First Class

Today was the first time I lead the Bible study class!  The group I am is in the process of doing a study that calls for rotating leaders.  So today was the day I lead.  I felt rather nervous.  The result was that it was a good class with a lot of sharing about what being a servant is about.  So very nice of all those ladies that shared their thoughts and life moments.
 

Simply Today

Today is a day to get a few things done so tomorrow the tasks flow.  Tomorrow I am teaching a class at the Ladies Bible Study.  First time for me to teach.  This study has had rotating teachers and it is fun to hear others.  So this afternoon I plan on studying and seeing what God has for me to share tomorrow.

Also today my husband goes to a meeting concerning his job and the circumstances that have arisen there. It is interesting to hear what is no longer okay to speak about at work.  He was on a phone call and talked about the miracles that we have seen thru prayer.  Someone was offended.  I have no doubt that God has a plan and will answer accordingly.

So I have several things to pray about this afternoon when I do some dedicated prayer.  But now I have a friend that has asked for my assistance to getting groceries so it is time for me to leave.

My husband's Writing.

Today I just wanted to copy something that my husband wrote.  He says things so beautifully:

Today was one of those God days. You know one where He shows you all the miracles that He is doing in your life. A day of blessing and miracles. It started with two phone calls, one saying God had me me on her heart and she wanted to come and dance for our church body, and one to pray with a women who needed to be lifted up because she wasn't going to make it to church today and might not be back until after surgery.

All of a sudden this last week of betrayal and lies were gone from my thoughts as I prayed for someone that needed to be lifted up and reminded that all the pain and struggle was being taken care of by prayer and answer to prayer. Reminding her how strong she has been and the it would all be over soon.

Then on to church, attendance was up, people loved the dance and during it much was broken off in the spirit. We were all blessed and the woman who wasn't going to make came just long enough to be deeply blessed, loved and then went back home to rest. I even believe in the middle of all of it God worked in me to deliver yet another message of strength and hope.

And normally that would be all that was needed for a full day. And yet God was not done yet. We took the guitar down to the park to give to our friend. His eyes filled with tears as I explained to him the story behind the guitar and looks at me and says you didn't have to do this for me. I looked at him and said yes I did because I had given him my word and I kept my word.

He played and the troubles and the burdens of many slipped away into old songs and gospel tunes. In my ear I hear something I thought was only reserved for eternity and that was "Well done!" I saw peoples eyes light up and smiles break out on faces whose struggles would break many of the hearts of good and faithful people if they only knew the truth. There was joy and peace, and my heart exploded with the peace beyond all understanding.. Don't worry He whispered I have this all in my hands.

Then Denie Tackett pulled out a cake to thank us all in celebration of her 6 years of feeding the homeless in the park. Tears welling up in all our eyes and I am reminded the changes that have taken place in me over the last couple of years learning the meaning of unconditional love. Today as I watch each one of the homeless walk through I think how many of them would trade their problems for mine. I have so much it was all put into perspective so very quickly.

Be blessed and be a blessing to someone today!

Catchin' Up

  It has been a busy week  and it is only Wednesday!  My husband and I are actively working on getting in shape.  We have started working out Monday thru Friday mornings at a new gym that opened up not far from our house.  So it meant a change in routine especially for me!  I normally do not get up before 7 am.  Now I get up at 5:30!! Yikes : )...  The results will be worth it!
    One of the other things on my to-do list for the week is cleaning and winterizing my vegetable garden.  I have processed the carrots that my husband harvested.  I came across a recipe for spicy pickled carrot sticks.  Sounded like a good gift to me!  So I finished processing those last night and will label them today!  
  Next comes processing the brussel sprouts for freezing.  I have already sized them according to directions ~ small, medium, and large.  So next I will blanch them and then put them in the freezer bags.  Then they will already for cooking when I want them!
  Other projects on my list are making worship flags, re-vamping my son's baby book, making a couple Christmas gifts and the normal household stuff!
   Well, that's it for now.  Time to get busy on the normal household stuff!
Be Blessed and have an Awesome Day!

Yes, the desk is Gone

 Well tonight I put up another Craigslist ad to find a new home for the computer desk.  It has been gracing my living room for about 5 weeks.  So about 15 minutes after I posted it I ended up with 10 replies.  The one I responded to was a God nudge.  The man who picked up the desk works really hard in a wrecking yard.  He spent just enough time after work to grab a bite to eat and then head to my house.  Very nice man.  So the desk will be used by his daughter, whom is home schooled. 

A most beautiful God nudge on which person to respond to.  Thank you , Lord.

Desk still here

Well, the desk I have had in my living room for 5 weeks now is still here.  I thought that I had it gone but the lady I spoke with has not returned with a pick up time.  I left a message yesterday to please let me know.  So.... this afternoon I will contact the next one who responded.  Perhaps they still would like it.  Time will tell.

Desk go By BY

Well I have had a computer desk in my living room for a month and a half.  A friend of mine originally wanted it and, then when she moved, it ended up not fitting.  So... first I put it on Facebook because that was easier for me to do.  Then today I figured out how to set it up on Craigslist for free.  About 15 minutes after I posted it the emails started coming in !!  Yea !   After the first 7 responses I took the desk off Facebook.  So this evening the desk will be gracing someone else's home.  And I will have more space in my living room.

Good Day !

Today was the second workout day for my husband and I!!  Yea !   We signed up at a gym that opened not far from our house.  Our goal is... like others... to get in good physical shape.  So we are watching what we eat and now we are working out.  Day 2 of a new habit!  Rick set up a workout program on a phone app for me.  So glad that it has pictures plus description of how to do each set. It is a free app called Jefit.  So I will be learning a new app while I learn new exercises!  So off to the shower with me!
Enjoy your day!  Be Blessed. 

First Day

  Well, this is the beginning of a new journey for me...blogging. This is a new experience to me.  I grew up writing in a diary...now it is called journaling.
  Yesterday I was blessed to have time to sit with a friend of mine, Karrol, who is in the hospital.  She had a new hip put in and is recovering nicely.  Karrol is like quite a few others I know that really do not like being in a hospital.  Another one of Karrol's friends had put together a list of people  who could visit with her for awhile.  How Awesome to have a friend do something like that!  I met Gloria, a new friend for me, who is a friend to Karrol.  I was also blessed to spend time with Judy.  While I was sitting with Karrol we watched a movie called Space Chimp!  Made us both laugh. So the reason I say I was blessed to visit in a hospital was because I shared some laughs and assisted someone else to feel better. Also I watched Karrol go through one of her walks with the physical therapist and she how determined she was to get better.  Karrol wants to go back to her environment which she knows and is willing to do what it takes.