375. For an amazing time on a trail ride with my friend, Terri, and my main steed, Harley. The weather was wonderful and with the rain on Saturday, everything looked so crisp--the colors so much richer.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
364. Daisy is soft. How did you make her so soft, Lord? Why did you make her so soft? And the fact that I have the ability to FEEL that subtle softness in my hands...it amazes me that my hands have "softness receptors" in them.
365. Jordan smiles. I have never had a dog that smiles. I love that, Lord. He literally lifts his gums up and shows us his teethies, just like a human...and he wiggles that bottom all over the place and even talks to us when we have been gone too long. He has been adopted into our family for a year now, Lord. Thank you that he no longer seems to be waiting for someone to come get him...I think he accepts that we are his family now.
366. The sound of the neighbor's wind chimes carrying on the breeze. The chimes are so far down the hill, yet carry...how did you make my ears to catch sound like that, Lord? How is it that you thought of creating a way for the molecules of air to vibrate in such a way that they would vibrate and vibrate until the tiny bones in my ear would vibrate and my brain would interpret that as music? It astounds me....
367. The touch of the breeze on my skin...fall is in the air...
368. The Stepping Up ladies are meeting tonight. I praise you for a group of women who want to meet to study your word and to celebrate and fellowship! Lord, I feel like Cool, California may be home at last...Thank you.
369. The boys (my husband and son) had an AWESOME time at Taladega during the past week. Now, in just a couple of hours, we get to greet them as they arrive back at the airport in Sacramento. I can't wait to hug my men...and kiss my husband. Thank you for safety and enjoyment on their trip Lord. It sounds like it was ripe with teaching and discipling moments.
370. That even though my laptop died, you enabled me to take it in stride. In the past, I would have died a thousand deaths. Lord, could it be...have I grown? I do hope so! I am not nearly so dependent on my computer as I once was.
371. This week while the boys were gone and my truck was in the shop (I couldn't trailer my horses anywhere to go riding) was actually very relaxing and laid back. Thank you for the respite, Lord.
372. Thank you for safety. My brakes were WAY past needing to be done and you kept us safe. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
373. A new sliding glass door! Now we can look out to the beauty of the world without the stains on the glass! It looks like there isn't even a door there it is so clear! Thank you!
374. The Chimichanga that I got at Main St. Pizza lasted me for THREE MEALS! Wow! I got to enjoy the last bit of it tonight for dinner. YUM. Thank you that by learning to eat between hunger and satisfaction, when I eat out, I actually get more than just one meal. It makes it so much more feasible to eat out than it used to when I would eat everything served to me. Thank you that you have changed my thinking, Lord. You have changed me physically, emotionally and spiritually. I know there is yet work to be done, but I know better than ever that you are completing that which you have begun and you ARE doing a new thing! I praise you!
365. Jordan smiles. I have never had a dog that smiles. I love that, Lord. He literally lifts his gums up and shows us his teethies, just like a human...and he wiggles that bottom all over the place and even talks to us when we have been gone too long. He has been adopted into our family for a year now, Lord. Thank you that he no longer seems to be waiting for someone to come get him...I think he accepts that we are his family now.
366. The sound of the neighbor's wind chimes carrying on the breeze. The chimes are so far down the hill, yet carry...how did you make my ears to catch sound like that, Lord? How is it that you thought of creating a way for the molecules of air to vibrate in such a way that they would vibrate and vibrate until the tiny bones in my ear would vibrate and my brain would interpret that as music? It astounds me....
367. The touch of the breeze on my skin...fall is in the air...
368. The Stepping Up ladies are meeting tonight. I praise you for a group of women who want to meet to study your word and to celebrate and fellowship! Lord, I feel like Cool, California may be home at last...Thank you.
369. The boys (my husband and son) had an AWESOME time at Taladega during the past week. Now, in just a couple of hours, we get to greet them as they arrive back at the airport in Sacramento. I can't wait to hug my men...and kiss my husband. Thank you for safety and enjoyment on their trip Lord. It sounds like it was ripe with teaching and discipling moments.
370. That even though my laptop died, you enabled me to take it in stride. In the past, I would have died a thousand deaths. Lord, could it be...have I grown? I do hope so! I am not nearly so dependent on my computer as I once was.
371. This week while the boys were gone and my truck was in the shop (I couldn't trailer my horses anywhere to go riding) was actually very relaxing and laid back. Thank you for the respite, Lord.
372. Thank you for safety. My brakes were WAY past needing to be done and you kept us safe. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
373. A new sliding glass door! Now we can look out to the beauty of the world without the stains on the glass! It looks like there isn't even a door there it is so clear! Thank you!
374. The Chimichanga that I got at Main St. Pizza lasted me for THREE MEALS! Wow! I got to enjoy the last bit of it tonight for dinner. YUM. Thank you that by learning to eat between hunger and satisfaction, when I eat out, I actually get more than just one meal. It makes it so much more feasible to eat out than it used to when I would eat everything served to me. Thank you that you have changed my thinking, Lord. You have changed me physically, emotionally and spiritually. I know there is yet work to be done, but I know better than ever that you are completing that which you have begun and you ARE doing a new thing! I praise you!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
354. For the tender hearts of the women at the Thin Within forums...Lord, you are awesome!
355. That even when I don't feel thankFULL, God receives my thanksGIVING and I am lifted up even by giving thanks with an act of my will.
356. For a deer friend who makes me appreciate afresh God's amazing creativity and tenderness. As the deer pants for the water, Lord, so my soul pants for you...I see this lived out...as she has made paths that take her to refreshment by her continuous use, may I make paths, Lord, going to you...thank you for welcoming me, meeting with me, for being my life-giving water.
357. The coolness of the morning...
358. The privilege of going on a vacation with my daughter and seeing my dear friend and her daughter. WOW!
359. That I can spend time with God in the morning, just sitting at his feet...that I even want to and that he even wants me to...what a blessing
360. For nutsy dogs that remind me that God has a sense of humor!
361. People with gifts so willing to share their gifts with me and with others. God is amazing how he made us need one another!
362. The smell of my horses' breath
363. The health of my kids and husband. Thank you, Lord!
355. That even when I don't feel thankFULL, God receives my thanksGIVING and I am lifted up even by giving thanks with an act of my will.
356. For a deer friend who makes me appreciate afresh God's amazing creativity and tenderness. As the deer pants for the water, Lord, so my soul pants for you...I see this lived out...as she has made paths that take her to refreshment by her continuous use, may I make paths, Lord, going to you...thank you for welcoming me, meeting with me, for being my life-giving water.
357. The coolness of the morning...
358. The privilege of going on a vacation with my daughter and seeing my dear friend and her daughter. WOW!
359. That I can spend time with God in the morning, just sitting at his feet...that I even want to and that he even wants me to...what a blessing
360. For nutsy dogs that remind me that God has a sense of humor!
361. People with gifts so willing to share their gifts with me and with others. God is amazing how he made us need one another!
362. The smell of my horses' breath
363. The health of my kids and husband. Thank you, Lord!
Friday, July 25, 2008
343. Thank you, Lord, for bringing my husband home safe. What joy to awaken next to him.
344. For the joy in my daughter this week as she has had the pleasure of serving at VBS.
345. For the amazing note sent to me by my friend, Diane...wow, Lord...thank you for the encouragement. I so needed it and you knew it!
346. For the smell of Doc's mane.
347. For Harley and Dodger's nickers even *after* being served breakfast (it wasn't just for food!)
348. For Daniel's wonderful hugs and kisses. Even at 16 years of age, my baby still is affectionate. THANK YOU.
349. That while I am frustrated with myself, Lord, there ARE changes that are yet evident. Thank you for the changes you have worked in me to date and that you continue to do.
350. For the pleasure of having a wonderful spiritual mentor and "mom" in Christ.9. For the confidence of friends burdened...thank you for their trust, Lord. It astonishes me that you could use me to pray for them. Let me be faithful to that call.
351. The breeze outside this morning...the leaves are dancing ever so slightly.
352. I live in one of the most beautiful places possible, Lord. Thank you that when I look out the windows, I see trees, hillsides, deer, turkeys and sometimes a fox or two...I love it, Lord!
353. Thank you that I had a dad that, in spite of all his flaws, was used of you to plant in me a love for the natural world that you have made. All of creation shouts your praises and I am so glad that I know that and appreciate the creation as evidence of an amazing, majestic, powerful, sovereign Creator!
344. For the joy in my daughter this week as she has had the pleasure of serving at VBS.
345. For the amazing note sent to me by my friend, Diane...wow, Lord...thank you for the encouragement. I so needed it and you knew it!
346. For the smell of Doc's mane.
347. For Harley and Dodger's nickers even *after* being served breakfast (it wasn't just for food!)
348. For Daniel's wonderful hugs and kisses. Even at 16 years of age, my baby still is affectionate. THANK YOU.
349. That while I am frustrated with myself, Lord, there ARE changes that are yet evident. Thank you for the changes you have worked in me to date and that you continue to do.
350. For the pleasure of having a wonderful spiritual mentor and "mom" in Christ.9. For the confidence of friends burdened...thank you for their trust, Lord. It astonishes me that you could use me to pray for them. Let me be faithful to that call.
351. The breeze outside this morning...the leaves are dancing ever so slightly.
352. I live in one of the most beautiful places possible, Lord. Thank you that when I look out the windows, I see trees, hillsides, deer, turkeys and sometimes a fox or two...I love it, Lord!
353. Thank you that I had a dad that, in spite of all his flaws, was used of you to plant in me a love for the natural world that you have made. All of creation shouts your praises and I am so glad that I know that and appreciate the creation as evidence of an amazing, majestic, powerful, sovereign Creator!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
338. I have been a mom for 16 years today. Thank you, Lord.
339. That so many ladies in Cool, CA are reading/doing a bible study called No Other Gods and gathering together every two weeks to enjoy a meal and to talk about it and to pray together.
340. For the SIX daughters that were in attendance at the bible study last night. Seven if you count baby Grace! Thank you, Lord!
341. For revealing so much to us through Your Word, Lord, and your patience with me/us in doing what you say.
342. The distinction between needing something, wanting something, and craving something. Thank you for exposing this in my life, Lord.
339. That so many ladies in Cool, CA are reading/doing a bible study called No Other Gods and gathering together every two weeks to enjoy a meal and to talk about it and to pray together.
340. For the SIX daughters that were in attendance at the bible study last night. Seven if you count baby Grace! Thank you, Lord!
341. For revealing so much to us through Your Word, Lord, and your patience with me/us in doing what you say.
342. The distinction between needing something, wanting something, and craving something. Thank you for exposing this in my life, Lord.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
328. A wonderful husband to sleep next to most nights (when he isn't traveling).
329. A relaxing (surprisingly) time at the Thin Within retreat. What refreshment God supplied!
330. The blessing of looking forward to DisneyWorld at the end of this month with my daughter, my dear friend and her daughter. OH SUCH FUN!
331. Getting to go to New Orleans for the video taping of the updated edition of Breaking Free by Beth Moore! WHOO HOO!
332. Our NOG Siesta group WON the video contest Beth Moore had going on! We can't WAIT to get the care package for being the grand prize winners! WHOO HOO!
333. The most amazing NOG Siesta group on the face of God's green earth. We meet every other Tuesday and it is just SO encouraging and fun. I never imagined 19 people would show an interest in doing this study...but they have!
334. The Breezy's diagnosis of Cushings Disease was discovered at an early stage and he is being treated. I know I need to commit this to prayer.
335. I know the Lord will show us answers to some questions that we have about important decisions. I have confidence, though I am impatient!
336. That God has allowed me to release my extra weight and to keep it off for the better part of 9 or 10 months. I still struggle with fear, but He is teaching me to fix my eyes on HIM the authoer and perfector of my faith.
337. A developing friendship with someone I first met over 5 years ago...it is so strange how our friendship has deepened so much. I love that our husbads seem to enjoy time together, too.
329. A relaxing (surprisingly) time at the Thin Within retreat. What refreshment God supplied!
330. The blessing of looking forward to DisneyWorld at the end of this month with my daughter, my dear friend and her daughter. OH SUCH FUN!
331. Getting to go to New Orleans for the video taping of the updated edition of Breaking Free by Beth Moore! WHOO HOO!
332. Our NOG Siesta group WON the video contest Beth Moore had going on! We can't WAIT to get the care package for being the grand prize winners! WHOO HOO!
333. The most amazing NOG Siesta group on the face of God's green earth. We meet every other Tuesday and it is just SO encouraging and fun. I never imagined 19 people would show an interest in doing this study...but they have!
334. The Breezy's diagnosis of Cushings Disease was discovered at an early stage and he is being treated. I know I need to commit this to prayer.
335. I know the Lord will show us answers to some questions that we have about important decisions. I have confidence, though I am impatient!
336. That God has allowed me to release my extra weight and to keep it off for the better part of 9 or 10 months. I still struggle with fear, but He is teaching me to fix my eyes on HIM the authoer and perfector of my faith.
337. A developing friendship with someone I first met over 5 years ago...it is so strange how our friendship has deepened so much. I love that our husbads seem to enjoy time together, too.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
323. Harley's desire to canter on the trail. He has such amazing heart and spirit and the softest, sweetest canter I have ever had the pleasure to ride!
324. The love, companionship, and partnership of a wonderful man.
325. That Leslie, my cousin, has defeated all "odds" and is still alive in spite of brain cancer diagnosed almost 2 years ago. She even came to the kids' birthday get-together today!
326. Family time spent watching old Andy Griffith reruns (yes, good ol' Mayberry!).
327. Jordan, our dog is doing much better.
324. The love, companionship, and partnership of a wonderful man.
325. That Leslie, my cousin, has defeated all "odds" and is still alive in spite of brain cancer diagnosed almost 2 years ago. She even came to the kids' birthday get-together today!
326. Family time spent watching old Andy Griffith reruns (yes, good ol' Mayberry!).
327. Jordan, our dog is doing much better.
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