Today I am so thankful for a special friend & pastor. We are going to have a dinner party at their house tonight. Then I will spend time with his wife, she would like to knit a scarf for her wee ones. The guys are going to do some cover-up work. It will be most interesting and a long awaited blessing. Satan has tried to put the brakes to it; but it is going through & all will be well. It is right, and long overdue. So I want to say thank you to Pastor, Jeffrey, Marsha & hubby.
Till tomorrow
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Friday, November 2, 2012
November, Thankful Days 1 & 2
Being grateful in life, can show in our attitude & our attitude can really make a difference in the effect we have on the people whose lives we touch each day. (don't forget to put it in The Awesome Jar)
Sorry I am Late to begin this, going to try to post every day. Please feel free to join in. I am seeing a lot of folks posting thing they are thankful for. I agree with the majority. Top on my list is God & my salvation, these give me reasons for life. I am thank for Eddie my grumpy hubby who is truly a teddy bear in grizzly bear's clothing, my sons who kept me going when we didn't really have any other reason, a five super special grandchildren (2 I have never had the pleasure to meet in person) & another trio just added through one of those sons. We have 3 most awesome great-grandsons who make us smile, great-nephews who are a delight & so many many more blessings; but I want to try to find something unique about each day to list here that I am thankful for. The above & other everyday things I am thankful for & they may bring to light something special as we fill our thankful jar.......
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November 1st~~~~
This day brought a most special moment of thankfulness. I won't go into all the details, except to say that dear hubby finally decided to do a cover-up on a tattoo that has bothered me for over 25 years. God laid on our hearts to contact our youth pastor for his recommendation on who to do it. This had a domino effect which lead to a steak dinner date, knitting lessons, peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, & the cover-up taking place within a 3 day period. Wow, connections are something to be thankful for.
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November 2nd~~~~
Today I am thankful for the study we are doing in The Good Morning Girls, Colossians 3:23, And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men, this verse has gotten me through many a challenging work situation when in life. When there was something I didn't feel like doing for mom or for my boss, I would do it for God. Not only would I do it with a better attitude, I would do a better job of it. I taught my children & oldest grandson to do this also. This really helps to shape work ethics, it takes the 'I' factor out of why we do things. When we take the 'I' factor out we stop worrying about it not being 'my' job, or 'I' should've been off 10 minutes ago, or 'he' didn't have to do that much, etc.
So what are you finding to be extra thankful for today?????
Sorry I am Late to begin this, going to try to post every day. Please feel free to join in. I am seeing a lot of folks posting thing they are thankful for. I agree with the majority. Top on my list is God & my salvation, these give me reasons for life. I am thank for Eddie my grumpy hubby who is truly a teddy bear in grizzly bear's clothing, my sons who kept me going when we didn't really have any other reason, a five super special grandchildren (2 I have never had the pleasure to meet in person) & another trio just added through one of those sons. We have 3 most awesome great-grandsons who make us smile, great-nephews who are a delight & so many many more blessings; but I want to try to find something unique about each day to list here that I am thankful for. The above & other everyday things I am thankful for & they may bring to light something special as we fill our thankful jar.......
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November 1st~~~~
This day brought a most special moment of thankfulness. I won't go into all the details, except to say that dear hubby finally decided to do a cover-up on a tattoo that has bothered me for over 25 years. God laid on our hearts to contact our youth pastor for his recommendation on who to do it. This had a domino effect which lead to a steak dinner date, knitting lessons, peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, & the cover-up taking place within a 3 day period. Wow, connections are something to be thankful for.
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November 2nd~~~~
Today I am thankful for the study we are doing in The Good Morning Girls, Colossians 3:23, And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men, this verse has gotten me through many a challenging work situation when in life. When there was something I didn't feel like doing for mom or for my boss, I would do it for God. Not only would I do it with a better attitude, I would do a better job of it. I taught my children & oldest grandson to do this also. This really helps to shape work ethics, it takes the 'I' factor out of why we do things. When we take the 'I' factor out we stop worrying about it not being 'my' job, or 'I' should've been off 10 minutes ago, or 'he' didn't have to do that much, etc.
So what are you finding to be extra thankful for today?????
Monday, October 15, 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
This picture is passing around. It is fascinating reading all the comments. A lot of them negative & taking it as an affront to men as the 'bad guy'. When I read it, I saw a beautiful gift being passed down. I also believe it is something a mother can pass to her daughters. Not just for the opposite gender; but for themselves & their own genders, too.
It is my own personal belief that respect is something that we can only expect if we earn it; but it can also my opinion that we can choose to give it freely.
It is my own personal belief that respect is something that we can only expect if we earn it; but it can also my opinion that we can choose to give it freely.
My response on FB to those who were commenting on this picture:
Yes, respect is something one can
not demand; but by the same token it does not mean that we cannot choose to
give respect even though not yet earned. We were taught that we have NO right
to get angry at someone who we felt disrespected us, if we had not been a
person who first deserved that respect. By the same token, we were also taught
to be the kind of person who chose to show respect to those we meet. Not
because they earned it; but because we were someone who deserved their respect.
I have found this often works beautifully (& yes some folks will never be
respected because they are just plain not ever going to be worthy; but I don't
know that on first meeting, do I.....) JMHO ;)
In conclusion, it is up to you how you choose to treat people. You can wait for them to show themselves OR you can show them respect & very possibly make a positive difference in their life.
Have a GREAT day.
Monday, September 17, 2012
The Awesome Jar
Saw this idea on Facebook & it is such a positive thought I would like to share. I cannot say who it originally came from; but I don't they will mind it being shared with others.
You take a jar, any jar plain or fancy. You can leave it plain & use colorful paper, or decorate it in a special way. Now comes the special part.
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“Start the year with an empty jar and fill it with notes about good things that happen. Then, on New Year’s Eve, empty it and see what awesome stuff happened that year. I think it’ll be a good way for me to keep stuff in perspective.” (you can start right now or anytime)
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We don’t have to look for the negative, that pops up easily. So to keep my focus on positive things I am going to begin this now. There is just so much negative in the world, it is always in my face.
I am going to focus on good, look for the good in my life & the lives that surround me, close off the negative thoughts, words, & actions. Why would I want to even repeat anything negative, why would I want those thoughts stirring in my head, good is so much healthier & then the negative thoughts & people don’t win.
I am blessed in so many many ways, God is so good to both Eddie & I, so it is time to keep the positive in the lead!!!!!
JMHO
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“Start the year with an empty jar and fill it with notes about good things that happen. Then, on New Year’s Eve, empty it and see what awesome stuff happened that year. I think it’ll be a good way for me to keep stuff in perspective.” (you can start right now or anytime)
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We don’t have to look for the negative, that pops up easily. So to keep my focus on positive things I am going to begin this now. There is just so much negative in the world, it is always in my face.
I am going to focus on good, look for the good in my life & the lives that surround me, close off the negative thoughts, words, & actions. Why would I want to even repeat anything negative, why would I want those thoughts stirring in my head, good is so much healthier & then the negative thoughts & people don’t win.
I am blessed in so many many ways, God is so good to both Eddie & I, so it is time to keep the positive in the lead!!!!!
JMHO
Sunday, September 16, 2012
You make the difference!!
Today I will share 5 Lessons in Life
from Dr. Seuss
1. Today you are you, that is truer than true.
There is noone alive that is youer than you!!
2. Why fit in when you were born to stand out??
3. You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself any direction you choose.
4. Be who you are & say what you feel,
because those who mind don't matter, &
those who matter don't mind.
5. Today I shall behave,
as if this is the day I will be remembered.
For a fun fellow, he was so simply wise!!!
You left us quite a legacy, Dr. Seuss~~~
from Dr. Seuss
1. Today you are you, that is truer than true.
There is noone alive that is youer than you!!
2. Why fit in when you were born to stand out??
3. You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself any direction you choose.
4. Be who you are & say what you feel,
because those who mind don't matter, &
those who matter don't mind.
5. Today I shall behave,
as if this is the day I will be remembered.
For a fun fellow, he was so simply wise!!!
You left us quite a legacy, Dr. Seuss~~~
Friday, July 27, 2012
Look for the good~~~in your life!!!!
I believe this idea will not only 'make a difference in the lives of others'; but also in my own life. If I improve my attitude & outlook; then I can be so much better for others too.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~My niece, Jodi, shared this idea from pinterest.
"Start the year with an empty jar and fill it with notes about good things that happen. Then, on New Year's Eve, empty it and see what awesome stuff happened that year. I think it'll be a good way for me to keep stuff in perspective."
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We don't have to look for the negative, that pops up easily. So to keep my focus on positive things I am going to begin this now. There is just so much negative in the world, it is always in my face.
I am going to focus on good, look for the good in my life & the lives that surround me, close off the negative thoughts, words, & actions. Why would I want to even repeat anything negative, why would I want those thoughts stirring in my head, good is so much healthier & then the negative thoughts & people don't win.
I am blessed in so many many ways, God is so good to both Eddie & I, so it is time to keep the positive in the lead!!!!!
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