Laurie's Give Away!

Hey Everybody!
My friend, Laurie, over at SewNso's Journal is having a really cool giveaway.  If you enjoy sewing at all, then hop over to her sight and see the PRIZE!  While you are there, see all the wonderful things that she sews and designs!!!  It is a treat for the eyes!!!

http://sewnso.blogspot.com/2010/03/st-patricks-day-give-away.html

Thankfulness

Here are some things I am thankful for:

-Coffee in the mornings
-Down comforters
-the sound of legos
-friends who make me laugh
-cold wintery weather (snow, ice, bare trees, quiet)
-The Mystery of History
-hot breakfast
-pizza on the menu for dinner
-sleeping kitty cats
-snuggly warm husband
-the promise of a future in heaven with Christ
-God's WORD
-time in the early morning to worship
-PRAYER
-the klik-klak of knitting needles and soft springy yarn
-the anticipation of a new niece or nephew in just a few short months
-my sweet friends Melissa and Melisse
-a  hot oven

What are YOU thankful for?

Faithfulness

Yes, God is faithful.  Seems to be a theme I come to quite often here.  He cares.  He knows.  He does NOT delight in making us miserable....He wants us to be full of His Joy, because He is faithful.  God knew that my sister only needed ONE baby this time.  So, their little family is preparing for a new little ONE with joy.  Thanks Lord, that You know what we need before we do.  Are you lonely or afraid?  Are you struggling or in pain?  He is faithful.  He WILL see you through because it is His nature.  What a precious promise to those of us who believe!

Twins, Again????

My sister is expecting.  She has three children.  One singleton and then twins.  She is about 5 weeks along.  She is already REALLY sick.  She felt the same way with the last pregnancy.  She goes today to the doctor.  Hopefully, they will do an ultrasound and we will find out whether or not there are two babies or just one.  WOW!  I am so excited.  She is excited and yet worried all at the same time.  God will provide.  He is able to work things all out the way that they need to be worked out.  PRAISE GOD for these new little lives.  He is the Creator and He already knows their names!  I want to help in any way that I can.  Please, Lord, use me to make her load light. 

Fear

God is not a God of fear.  He promises us power, love and a sound mind.  When I am afraid, there is nothing to do but run to Him.  Only in Him will I find peace.  Only in Him will I find understanding.  Only in Him will I find true acceptance.  The fact is, nothing that I fear is greater than He.  Beth Moore said this week on our Esther video that "If _________, then GOD!"  No matter what happens, God is there.  He hasn't left.  He isn't planning on leaving.  He has made a commitment to me and He will not back out on His end.  I may run or I may cause Him pain, but He will never leave me nor will He forsake me.  He is always there for me, even when I don't see Him or feel Him or understand why  He allows something to happen to me.  Whew.  That is so hard for me.  I don't want to see those around me going through great difficulty.  I want them to be resting in His care.  We all fall sometimes and then He picks us up and helps us with the scraped knees and bruised hands.  He is there.  His mercy is unending and He is faithful to the end.

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Outside my window.....overcast, with fallen leaves

I am thinking...about friends in need

I am thankful for...those who have walked this path before me, who are patient with my mistakes

I am wearing...white t-shirt and grey warm-up pants

I am creating....a Christmas dress for Libby

I am going..to get a haircut and for a walk

I am reading....The Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers

I am hoping.....that my children will obey today and that there will be no big problems

I am hearing...the little boys be EXTRAORDINARILY LOUD!

One of my favorite things...morning coffee and flannel sheets, yeah, I know it said "one""

A few plans for the rest of the week.....AWANA, date, Thanksgiving party and grocery store

Some Suggestions

Something for you to do in your spare time:

www.holyexperience.com - Ann's blog - she will inspire you.

www.memoriesoncloverlane.blogspot.com/2009/10/waxing-leaves.html - self explanatory

www.portabellopixie.typepad.com/BOFpattern.pdf - free Christmas ornament pattern

www.explorefaith.org/reflections/181.html - praying the hours....LOVE this!  what a way to spend time with God!

www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/today.html#/quiz-results

Enjoy!