Life Abounds

There's "Life on Margaret". 

So many changes, so many challenges, hurts, joys.

Most importantly, there's Life.

We stick by eachother on our street. We carry eachother's load. We have changes coming and

what will become of the family ties that we've created between us?

We're pretty much like what a church should look like and that bond

is stronger than some because it's the Jesus blood that creates this bond.

It's everlasting and through eternity.

Yes, there's Life on Margaret.

Remarkable, really, the way the Lord speaks when you go before Him. Today's OYB reading that jumped at me was: Judges 6:14 Then the Lord turned to him (Gideon) and said, Go with the strength you have and rescue Israel from the Midianites.  I am sending you!

WOW!

I'm not rescuing Israel but this speaks strongly. It says, this day has been prepared. I've lined everyone up to be there. (Says God) You are equipped, ready and it's time; "I am sending you!"

What is the Lord telling you to do? He's speaking; are you listening? Do you know His voice or has it been so long that you weren't sure Who that was? Are you so close that you know the sound of His whisper? He's speaking to you.

Mornings With Jesus

On my mornings off I like to have my cup of coffee and read my One Year Bible first thing. 

I remember the days when I was so bleary-eyed from being a young mother that I

couldn't even see the pages. I couldn't focus my eyes much less my mind. I knew I was supposed to read and have my devotions but it was sooo hard.

When I'm working, I read there.

I'm loving my IPad for study's sake. As I read I get busy looking up places and

other things that catch my attention. In January when I was off before school started back, 

I would sit for 2-3 hours at a time. I felt a little guilty but then thought..."who needs me right now?

Isn't it okay if I schedule time to learn? and just be a "Mary" and sit at Jesus' feet?"

Here's just a sampling of things that have jumped out at me today:

Proverbs 13:5 "The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace."

This week end we had an incident. Somehow Mr. R remained calm & controlled.

He was seeking a peaceful solution to the rising anger issue in another who eventually brought shame and disgrace to his name, his family's name and his business. 

Psalms 84: 11 "... no good thing does he withhold from those who walk blameless." 

Blog Visits

Oh, the love of blog world. While visiting one of my regular favorite sites I found this little giveaway @ the olivebungalow.  How would you chose? I love silver and wide banded rings. Run on over and sign up for the giveaway before it's too late! Hurry!

{{ 113 }} Colors

The colors of summer. The temps have been over 100 for weeks.

Normally we see 108. The nights cool to 80 if we're lucky. 

{{ 112 }} Weddings & Anniversaries

We've seen our friends' wedding but this week brought the 2nd anniversary of Nate and Jennifer.

It was a sweet setting in West Tx. up on a hill over looking the Hill Country.

As we corporately sang worship songs Nathan turned his head to see his parents.

It was one of the sweetest moments I've been priveledged to witness. He wanted to see 

everyone. It was a moment shared with our family who is so close. I saw the man who had chosen his bride but I saw that little boy that I babysat, who my own daughter adored and he adored her. The one who always had time to play with my boys, his cousins.

I saw the years fly backwards and lurch forward in a brief glance.

Happy Anniversary as you serve our country in Germany. We miss you greatly.

    

{{ 111 }} Trio

Not the greatest picture of us but we are sweet friends celebrating C & A.

 It gives a nice shot of the reception. What about these fluffy little

dresses that make you look 20 lbs. heavier?  LOL 

{{ 110 }} Weddings

My dearest friends...how wonderful that Rick was Best Man. It gave Sherry and I time for breakfast and a good visit. So sad that they are moving yet further away. Weddings bring everyone together for fun. Thankful we are for weddings and friends.