On our mantle are many stockings. Each stocking has a name embroidered on it. One each for Ron and me. One for each of our children and grandchildren. One for our son-in-law and one for our soon to be daughter-in-law. One for my brother and Gretchen who lived with us for a short while. I…
It’s November! The month of thanksgiving, when we count our blessings. As I’ve done for years, I’m thinking of things I’m grateful for each day of this month. I’m posting them on my private Facebook profile. Here are my gratitude lists for the first twelve days of November. 1. Today I am grateful for ~…
Each month I post things I am grateful for. This month I’m preparing to speak at a large women’s conference. I’m grateful for people and things that help me prepare. Here is my list.
Three years ago I was recovering from rotator cuff surgery. I couldn’t lift a cup of water with my left arm! But last month I started lifting weights again. My personal records before my injury were: Squat – 100# Bench – 100# Deadlift – 135# Assisted pull-ups – 100# Last week I did my warm…
The Accident happened about 11:45 on Monday night, August 12, 2013. Because of the remote location the justice of the peace did not pronounce them dead until 12:30 am, August 13, 2013. We learned of our son's death the next morning. The Accident four years ago changed me. It changed our family in many ways.…
Three years ago, I decided to stop letting the 12th be a terrible day. I would no longer see it only as the day The Accident happened or the last day he was alive. (Due to the remote location and late hour, they were declared dead on August 13.) I would “Rejoice always, pray without…
I’m studying Galatians with local friends on Monday evenings and online with my long distance friends on Tuesdays. Here are twelve things I’m grateful for from Galatians. “Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—” Verse 1:1 tells us God our…
A friend posts each week a “Thankful Thursday” prompt asking us what we are thankful for. This week’s prompt asked, “What season are you grateful for?” Here is my answer. My season of grief. Yes, I’m thankful for this season of walking through grief. During this season… I’ve grown closer to Jesus and come to…
Although I enjoy silence and love sitting on my porch on quiet mornings, I am grateful for some loud things. Children playing outside Football fans after a touchdown My sons’ laughter My puppies protecting me from squirrels Thousands of gallons of water going over a waterfall Thunder Airplanes taking off Taxi horns in Manhattan Marine…
I am thankful for alarms and warnings. Stop sign Flashing yellow lights Beeping smoke detector when it’s time to change the battery Alarm clock Railroad crossing gates “Sharp Curve Ahead” “Watch for Falling Rock” Check Engine Lights Fuel gage Home Alarm System Storm Warnings Biblical warning regarding future events What are you grateful for? ~~~~~~~~…
