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.
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.…
Twelve Things I’m Grateful For On the 12th, May 2018
Today is my husband’s birthday! Read not only how we met but Twelve Things About Ron I’m Grateful for on the 12th.
Twelve Things I’m Grateful For On the 12th – Birds. April 2018
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…
Twelve Things I’m Grateful For On the 12th – March 2018
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…
Twelve Things I’m Grateful For On the 12th (Feb 2018)
You may have noticed I’m posting scripture memes each day. It’s Valentines Month. The scriptures I’m using all speak of love – the Father’s love for us or how we are to love one another. Love doesn’t always look as I would want; sometimes God’s love includes discipline and correction. He loves me enough to…
My Pastor
We made it home early enough to attend Wednesday evening church. Tonight I am thankful for ~ a pastor who is transparent and wise. Transparency without wisdom can become messy ugly foolishness. Those who do not use wisdom in their transparency often share stories which are not theirs to share. Wisdom without transparency can seem…
I’m Comfortable As I Am
Today I’m grateful for ~ Being comfortable as I am while God works to conform to the image is His Son. I don’t care that I have stretch marks (well earned) and cellulite. I don’t care that there are women around the pool that look good in two-piece bathing suits. I’ll never be skinny nor…
Gratitude
Sunday. Today I’m grateful for ~ God’s Word ~ God’s people ~ Being a part of His family ~ Kendall Presbyterian Church Miami ~ Meeting new friends Monday. Today I’m grateful for ~ Mediterranean cuisine with a Cuban flair ~ Hotel “do not disturb” signs ~ Room keys ~ Pound cake with strawberries & blue…
Twelve Things I Am Grateful for on the 12th
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 ~…
