Happy Thanksgiving

Reflecting

Reflecting....on all that God has provided for me. My husband and I are about to celebrate 30 years together. Where have the years gone? 30 + years ago we were young, timid and eager to conquer the world. We fell in love and got married at 19 with the odds stacked against us and all the ups and downs of life, we committed to make it work and look at us now. We have laughed, cried, fought, made-up, been silly, frustrated, hurt, overjoyed, speechless, and most of all in love with each other all these years. We raised 2 amazing children, watched our children marry, welcomed our in-laws, lost loved ones, applauded accomplishments, comforted heartache, made mistakes, forgave, moved, changed jobs, made and lost friends, said farewell as our son and daughter-in-law moved away, yet through it all God has been in control of our lives and been our driving force in all we do. Everything that has happened in our lives over the years has made us the strong, loving couple we are today. I am the luckiest lady in the world to be married to my best friend. Thank you Lord for being the constant in our world. Thank you for loving us so much. Thank you for being the tie that binds us together.

The Heart of a Mom :)

Take time to enjoy.....

Another summer is coming to a close, the beautiful colors and smells of the garden are fading away. Take time to enjoy......whatever it is you love while you have the chance. Do not put off until tomorrow what you could do today. Have no regrets. Give everything you do your best, don't put yourself in the position of saying "I wish I had done....". Love what you have, serve where you are, live your life to the fullest. If we wish away our todays, tomorrow may never come.

We have this gardenia bush in our backyard, it is one of the most memorable smells to me, everytime I walk by it and STOP so I can smell it and remember. The flowers don't last long, if I were to just pass by and be too busy or not care, I would miss out. Join God where He is working so as to not miss out on the blessings He has in store for you. 

The Heart of a Mom :)

Thankful

So many things to be thankful for.......

My Heavenly Father whose love is uncondtional
My Husband who still finds me sexy after 30 years of marriage
My Daughter and Son-in-law who are such a blessing
My Son and Daughter-in-law who make me laugh
My Home which is filled with love and warmth
My extended family who are precious
My career which is fulfilling and fun

So many things things to be thankful for, these are just a few that stand out.

The Heart of a Mom :)

Wondering Why?

Have you ever been in that place where you wondered why? I have, and I am trying to figure out what I am to learn while going through this trial. When disappointment comes, and heartache happens and prayers seem unheard, what can I do? I can run to the LORD and PRAY, nothing can heal my heart better or calm my anxiety better that being in the presence of my LORD. If GOD knows all about me, what will happen, and He can see the big picture, than I need to trust HIM with all I am. I must always remember that HE loves those I love even more, therefore HE will do what is best for those HE loves. Best does not always mean easy, if life was easy I would have no need to cling to my LORD. HE wants me to be dependent upon  HIM. Trust the LORD with all your heart, soul and mind and lean not on you own understanding. When life doesn't make sense GOD does. Thank you LORD for making sense out of the chaos. I love you.

The Heart of a Mom :)

God is Working

Well.....God is working in the lives of those I love, after years of prayer I am starting to see a glimmer of hope. Lesson learned, NEVER stop praying for those you care about. God hears every prayer and works on HIS time line. I may not be able to see HIS work, as only GOD can see the inside...BUT I know that HE is faithful and hears the prayers of those who love HIM. Thank you that after all these years, 30 to be exact, there is a small change. Whatever the change, it has given me the hope to KEEP praying until I take my last breath. Thank you for your faithfulness. Never give up hope. You may be the only person praying for a particular situation, hang in there and REMEMBER that GOD hears your prayers.

The Heart of a Mom :)

God's Hand At Work

This has been a busy summer, great learning opportunities and chances for ministry. Where do I begin? Well I spent some awesome time with my kids, so enjoyed watching them grow as a couple. Had an opportunity to cling to the Lord, draw upon His strength and minister to loved ones who were hurting. Spent a week with my husband enjoying acting like kids again. and finally just got home from an unexpected trip to Florida. WOW! The God we serve is so good. His fingerprints touched so many facets of the life in Florida I care about. God no matter where I was or what was going on you were always in the midst to uphold me and give me your strength. Thank you for making yourself real in the lives of those I care about and have prayed for all these years. You are awesome. Thank you Lord. I love you.

The Heart of a Mom  :)