Unexpected Blessings

I am so thankful for those unexpected blessings that come flowing in my life. Some are dramatic, others seem small or humorous. These blessings bring zest to my life.

I am grateful that I serve a God who not only blesses in huge, save-the-world-crises, but also my everyday life. For this, I praise Him.

The smallest blessings often become the greatest treasures.

Have a Blessed Day.

THANKFUL THURDAY

I am so thankful for a husband who "GET'S ME"

He Is:
1. A child of God
2. My best friend
3. Patient
4. Loving
5. Humorous
6. Compassionate
7. Diligent
8. Dedicated
9. Gentle
10. Considerate
11. Adorable
12. Intelligent
13. Understanding
14. Did I say patient, Oh is he patient!!!!

Thank you Lord for giving me this man.

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THANKFUL THURDAY

Things I am thankful for

1. Accumulation of Laundry: We have clothes to wash.
2. Dirty Dishes: We have eaten
3. Icky Floors: We have healthy child who run in, out and all round.
4. Cob webs: We can enjoy nature inside. wink*
5. In door plumbing: Come on everyone has to be thankful for that!!!

On a serious note:

How could I ever keep up with all the good the Lord does for me? Again and Again he comes to my aid. He always knows what I need before I ask. He is tender and sure. When I need a friend, He sends one. When I need advise, He provides it in His word.

I love it how He reminds others to pray for me. ME!!!

When I fall, He picks me up. When I'm weak, He step in and is strong for me. When I'm in trouble, He guides me through. When I'm sorrowful, He comforts me. He is just so GOOD and I'm glad He is in control.

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THANKFUL THURSDAY

1. Hardwood floors. Life can be messy sometimes, and accidents do happen.

2. Comfy slippers. Just because

3. A perfectly sweet banana. ( Monkey Trainer's must have duh) !

4. Laffy Taffy (banana flavor, of course) I know, I'm weird. But they make me laugh. On the back are jokes. Thus the name "LAFFY TAFFY" I am eating one right now...right at this moment. Do you want to hear the joke? Okay okay..I'll share

What do you call a cow with a twitch??????? Beef Jerky! hahahahaha

What is a parasite?????? Something you see in Paris!!!! hahahahaha

Okay that's enough...I'm cracking myself up. You should hear me...snort...snort

Now that is something...something to be thankful for...enjoying the little things in life.

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THANKFUL THURSAY-WRINKLES

I am sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt.

Be THANKFUL!!!

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THANKFUL THURSAY-THIS BODY

I am thankful for this body.

Head to toe.

Wow...that sounds pretty vain.

Let me explain.

My body can NOT wear all the skinny-mini little fashions. The cutie pu-tu-te sundresses. I am happy if I can put on a pair of jeans in the morning and not feel fat in them. Come on...--- you know what I mean. I am thankful this body has not failed me. It has been doing LOTS of overtime. I have been using it HARD lately. I am getting all the flower beds ready for planting in 2 weeks. The kitchen herb garden soil turned over. Plants divided, Veggie garden soil turned and compost tilled in. Not to mention the tree pruning and many..many other projects. Oh.....and moving rocks seems to be a constant thing. There is still much more to do.....but every morning I am able to get out of bed.
Thank you JESUS!!!!

THANKFUL THURSAY-THE AGED

I am thankful for our aged Christians and the wisdom they share. Their steadfast prayer lives help carry out miracle after miracle. We can build on their experiences, good and bad. I am so grateful for those persons who are NEVER ready to retire from working for the Kingdom of Heaven. How beautiful are these who adopt the younger ones, giving, loving, nourishing care. When I become aged, (more aged than now) may I be one who continues to bless for many years.

THANKFUL THURSAY

Honestly, Who can ??? I know I can't --- keep up with how good the Lord is . He does for me over and over. He comes to my aid. He knows what I need before I ask. He is tender and true. His goodness overwhelms me at time. When I need a friend, he sends me just what I need. When I need advise, He provides it in His word. When I fall, He is always there to pick me up. I am weak, His is my strength. He is sooooooooo GOOD. I am blessed and grateful for the life He has specifically designed for me.

CRUSHED BUT NOT BROKEN

My heart was crushed with grief ten months ago. My brother was tragically killed in a train accident. My mind spun uncontrollably. I could not focus on a logical thought. Nightmares kept me from sleeping. During the day, I could barely stay awake. I was so crushed with grief. I wanted to shut out the world. I wanted to die. BUT I knew it was against all I knew the Lord had taught me. I cried out to Him for relief. He met me where I was. He comforted me as I gave each hurt of my soul to Him. . I praise Him for lifting my spirit of heaviness. I Praise Him for using my heartaches and grief to teach me wisdom, empathy, and compassion. He has given me strength.

I debated on writing such an emotionally heavy post. I wanted my little blog to be a place to share all the funny, happy, goofy things in this mommy-monkey's world . However, sometimes life is heavy. I might need to share the load from time to time. With that said, if you would allow me to share with you a conversation I had with my Lord.

Lord,

How could I ever possibly be prepared for something like this? It all seems so final. No more chances to share our feelings and retrieve the time, to do and say the things undone. My heartaches. Yet at the same time, I feel Your comforting presence near.

How I praise You for comfort and strength in my time of grief. Little by little, layer by layer , You are healing my heart and soul. I praise You for surrounding me with Your warm, constant presence that helps fill the void within me. Thank you Lord, for reminding me in Your Word about life everlasting, because I know my dear one, loved You, all isn't final. There is life beyond death where no sadness or pain exists, a life that lasts forever. Someday You will wipe away all my tears.

Even though I have tears and heartache now, I thank You for Your promise that JOY WILL COME IN THE MORNING.

I realize, You are showing me it isn't my loved one I'm weeping for. It's me. Thank you God for Your comfort. I look forward to joining You in heaven someday and being with my brother once again. In the meantime, I know I have more to do for You here, Lord, so I will keep going on. I will serve you and praise You with all my heart.

I am humbled....your servant.

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THANKFUL THURSDAY - MY FAMILY

Dear Heavenly Father,

I thank you for my family and the love that is between us. We are all so different and yet you have blended us together so wonderfully. The precious gift of my family comes from you. Thank you for reminding me to never take them for granted. Thank you for the holiday's, birthday's , cook outs, and pancake breakfast's. Thank you working in my family. Thank you for healing. My family is not perfect, but I don't love them for perfection . I love them in spite of their faults. I love them because they are my family, planned for me before we ever came into being. Thank you father for each one.