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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

ThanksLiving

In everything give thanks for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.  1 Thessalonians 5:18

Daily continual blessings ---
           >the People in my life --

                          my wonderful husband who supports all my efforts

                                    our children


For yearly traditions - T'Giving Eve Brunch at Wild Fork

                                                                                                                                                                     their mates

                                                 our grandchildren

Stopping by the Santa House in Utica Square


For holiday celebrations











For physical needs - food, warm home, clothing


For my extended family who take me back to my roots

We started off our holiday week with a visit from Sandy, my sister-in law,
my niece, Angie and her baby June
For  old friends who knew me back when

For new ones who bring freshness and newness

For being able to travel to be with family

(Our T'giving trip was smooth travel the whole way with quick security TSE Pre check -
 and helpful shuttles - even the Donor Alliance limousine that Marshall booked for us!)

For the Word that brings me life -- guiding me and getting me through the day-

For my Job -- though it sometimes makes me too tired for other things  it keeps my mind active and provides so well for our additional needs.

For the challenges that keep me stretching -- the people ones, the health ones even the $$$ ones

For ministries and missions in my life giving me deeper purpose.

For every EVERY, EVERY need that is being met by Jesus.

I find when I start my day with thankfulness -- everything that day takes on a different perspective.  It puts all my worries and concerns in the proper perspective.

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Give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation  Psalm 100:5


Sunday, November 20, 2016

On My Way Out


How do you want to go out??  What do you envision as your last moments on this earth?  Forgive me if that sounds macabre – but all this will end at some point for each of us.  It’s a fact of our eternal life.

A fellow teacher passed suddenly this summer to the sweet sounds of her beautiful daughters singing “Praise God from whom all blessings flow”  These young women of faith were celebrating the Godly life of their mother – cut short at just 60 years.  .  . knowing how much they had been blessed!!

Terry and I recently watched a Netflix drama about Mary, Jesus mother, called “Full of Grace”.  We know so little of Mary and so much is left to speculation.  
When we were in Ephesus – our guide showed us the mountain – side village that it is believed to be where John cared for Mary.    I could just imagine that as I looked  up into those hills and saw the smoke curl upward from one of the cottages. 
 In my study of John this summer – the commentator I read mentioned how little is heard of John in those years just after Jesus resurrection – perhaps because he saw his immediate ministry that of caring for his Master’s mother.  
Of course that --and the movie- are both just speculation. 

The movie showed her last days spent reflecting on those pivotal  times of her life with Jesus and sharing  of her love for her Son and his passion to reach people.
The apostles would ask her what to do with this Church of His. Her comments were always – “Remember where you were when He called you” 

In her  final moments a  few of the disciples are with her and having communion – as the bread crossed her lips it reminded me of Matt. 25:29  where Jesus says I will not drink this again with you until we drink  it anew in my Father’s Kingdom –
I don’t know if that is as it really happened – I know that this feast was frequent among the early Believers. 

As we watched this scene, I told Terry – that’s the way I want to go out – sharing in His Feast and just slide right into my place at the Heavenly  table as I move into my new Home and Jesus hands me the wine.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Happy Birthday to My Man!



You are the Keeper of Our Visions

The Dad who challenges all of us to think deeper

The Fantastic Papa who loves to create fun.

The Proud Papa who eagerly welcomes each and every newborn and bonds early.
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The Man Who Dreams Big and Builds It



The Creator of Crazy Stories, Songs and Dino Play Days - you rock the Goobers the Gorilla costume!
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Everyday I see you rise above the challenges of your health issues and crazy busy schedule to make certain that I'm okay -- that our kids and Grands are covered in prayer.

If there's a tremor or storm -- calling Bethany to see where she and the kids are is first priorty.

Discussing life stuff with Marshall for long hours is one of your joys.

You keep me centered -- Babe, I'm so happy we get to celebrate you this week

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