What's in a name?

We've been very busy the last few days, but I wanted to take the time to talk about how I chose the name for this page 😊

"My Bucket Runneth Over" actually has multiple meanings for me.

First, when I was little, my grandma nicknamed me "Buckwheat" (think the Little Rascals.) I couldn't quite say that, so "Buckwheat" ended up coming out "Buckets," and BOOM! A new nickname was born 😍

Second, as a farming mom with little ones, you can imagine I am usually juggling a few things at once. When I bite off more than I can chew on at once, and/or let my kids help, something ends up "spilling over." And more than once, that "something" ended up being water buckets. It happens!

Lastly, the title of my page reminds me of a verse of Psalm 23:

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever."

To me, "my cup runneth over" means that we are given so much more than what we deserve. And everything we have is given to us from God. Everything is a blessing. Psalm 23 is often read aloud at funerals, but to me, it's a psalm of love, adoration, thankfulness, peace, comfort, and stability in knowing our Lord.

If you don't share the same love for God as I do, that is perfectly ok with me. I didn't always feel this way either. But my story and inspiration wouldn't be complete without mentioning my Lord. I am where I am because it's what He had planned for me. I owe all I have to Him.

Anyway, that escalated quickly 😁 if your life was written in a book, what do you think would make a great title for the front cover? Why?