365 Days of Blessings

Well, as I've been trying to think of something other that what I really want to post about to post about, I had a great idea! Lots of people are doing the take a picture every day thing. I thought, "Why not take it a step further?" I am going to look for a blessing every day, and take a picture of that. This way I'll spend every day focused on all the wonderful things God is giving me and gt picture practice in one. I may not post every single one, and most will be straight out of the camera. Some will be small; some will be big, but each one is a blessing just the same. So, day 1... my rose bushes! They have been with me since my first day in this house. Honestly, they were one of the only things I liked about this house at first (we called it "the poopy house"). When we finally moved in, the bed they are in was full of weeds, some shoulder high! But these things just kept on growing and booming. They have greeted every Spring and heralded every Fall with me for 5 years. Isn't it marvelous that our God can make something mighty like the ocean, and then something delicate and beautiful like the rose? What a blessing!

Coming soon

I've been having a hard time posting, 'cause I'm not supposed to be talking about what is foremost on my mind. I know you're waiting for it too, but have no fear. The time is almost here! Stories about adventure, mayhem, blessings, and trials are on the way. Through it all I know my friends and family, and of course my God, will be right there with me. So, let the count down begin... we're almost there! While I'm at it, I thought I'd post one of the funniest pics I got from this weekend. I just love their expressions! Even though I didn't get to see any fireworks, I had a great time hanging with the fam and eating Ty's homemade ice cream. What a blessing it is to live in a nation with such prosperity. Even in our hard times, we have more than many around the world. If only we'd realize from Whom all blessings flow and give glory to Him instead of ourselves! Anyway, stay tuned. It's only gonna get better (or worse) from here!

6 years and counting...

Well, I've been totally stuck on what to write about the last few days. I've been up, I've been down, and just when I think I'll post about either, the other one swings in to play. Is this making any sense? So, I thought I'd talk about something that does AND doesn't really have to do with what's happening right now... Sunday was my 6th wedding anniversary to my wonderful husband and friend. Although I spent a total of about 4 waking hours with him that day, I reflected on what a blessing our life together has been so far. When I was young an adult told me to make a list of everything I wanted in a spouse and pray for it. If I did, that's what I'd get. I literally laughed out loud. I was sure that there was no ideal mate for me, and I would end up settling for whoever turned out to be the best I could get at the time (cynical, I know). But, I did the exercise (kinda out of spite) since everyone else in the class was doing it. I put silly things like "taller than me" on it, but I put serious things too. Much to my surprise, (and so many years later, that I'd almost forgotten about it) I met Ty. Some time into the relationship it hit me...he'd already checked a few things off the list. As our relationship grew, more an more things got "checked." Some in very sentimental, special ways; some I hardly realized. One night as I lay in bed, I thanked God for having Ty in my life, and I realized I'd checked off the last thing on my list. I had asked for a man that was so special to me, that I couldn't help but thank God for placing him in my life. Well, as you know, the story continued, and I have not stopped thanking him for my wonderful husband. Here's hoping for 6 +66 more great years. Happy Anniversary baby!