Twelve Things I’m Grateful for on the 12th of…
Looking back at my Twelve Things posts, I noticed my husband is often included. We’ve been married more than 36 years, so he plays a huge roll in my life. Yep, he’s here again. But he’s doesn’t top the list. 😁 Things I’m grateful for today include: 1. My new puppy! Molly. I’m grateful for her most of the time. I’m not so grateful for the little puppy poop she still leaves in the house. Or bites from those razor-sharp teeth! But who could get mad at that pug face?? Molly Read more [...]Share on social media:
Twelve Things I’m Grateful For On the 12th of…
It’s been a long time since I shared my gratitude list. Please know that I am very grateful! I just haven’t shared lists with you. I’ve been thinking lately that I should get back in the habit of posting these monthly lists. During the past eighteen months as I’ve gone through trials, I made lots mental gratitude lists; being grateful helps me set my mind on things above rather than dwelling on hard, ugly things. I try to thank God not only for the good things in my life but also for Read more [...]Share on social media:
Priceless
I had a wonderful day with E!
After fighting for a year to get family to let her live near me, she moved here in July. The transfer was hard at first. New apartment, new town, new staff, new friends, new routine. Then she broke her arm. The move is what she wanted, but it hasn't been easy.
We've been trying to do little things - an outing here, some shopping there - to help her get more comfortable in her new hometown. She's settling in and adjusting. She's made a few friends at the Assisted Living Read more [...]
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Our Seventh Thanksgiving
Our seventh Thanksgiving without Andrew.
I miss him.
I still have days when the grief takes my breath away. But those days are rare and far between. The missing is more of a dull ache than searing pain.
His name is mentioned. His siblings remember. His friends remember. We remember.
But even if no one remembered him, his name is written in God’s Book of Life, never to be erased. He will never be in my home again, but he is Home. He is living in the presence of Christ.
Some day I will join Read more [...]
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Thankful
Even in hard times, we can choose gratitude.
I’d forgotten this truth until a woman reminded last week. She chose gratitude in her grief. She encouraged me to do the same. Read more [...]
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Disappointment
I had surgery Wednesday to remove a benign mass in my right submandibular salivary gland. When I awoke in recovery I was disappointed. For a moment I was disappointed that I did not wake up in heaven.
This world is not my home. My citizenship is in heaven and I eagerly await our Savior’s return. Until then, I have work to do here on earth, good work that God prepared in advance for me to do.
Yes, I was momentarily disappointed.
Then I was reminded that God is my creator. He is the potter and Read more [...]
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Twelve Things I’m Grateful For On the 12th, May…
Today is my husband's birthday! Read not only how we met but Twelve Things About Ron I'm Grateful for on the 12th. Read more [...]
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Twelve Things I’m Grateful For On the 12th –…
Springtime! I love seeing all the new growth and new life on our property. Flowers blooming. Trees budding. Animals enjoying sunshine and warmer days. I'm especially loving the birds I see at our feeder and around our pond this spring.
Blue birds. I love seeing blue birds. Except blue jays. They are mean. Ron's grandmother told her boys they were never to use their B.B. guns to shoot bird for fun. Except blue jays. She hated them. They picked on the song birds she loved so much. Her grandsons Read more [...]
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Twelve Things I’m Grateful For On the 12th –…
Today I am grateful for
Flour
Sugar
Brown sugar
Salt
Vanilla
Baking soda
Fresh eggs
Chocolate chips
Chopped walnuts
Electric mixer
Large mixing bowl
Baking stone
Yes, I made cookies. A double batch of toll house cookies. I bake only about six at time. The rest of the dough goes in the fridge for baking later. This way we can have freshly baked cookies every night!
The Accident happened on August 12, 2013. Because of the late time and remote location, they were declared Read more [...]
