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Three separate times today I was reminded to remember God's answers to prayer, once in conversation and twice in separate devotionals.  No coincidence I think.  From the Passover in one, to communion in the last, I was reminded that God provides.  Thank You Lord! . Today one family brought at least 10 children to church tonight. They do this all voluntarily.  God be praised. . The lady at Braum's remembers me and is always so friendly.  She gave me ice cream for free tonight. Makes me happy. . My kids made it a full week without egregious behaviour.  They earned back the privilege of class time. God is really helping them. (He's also training me to be a better parent.)  O:-) . I'm blessed way beyond. . Lord, above all, may I serve You how You best decide.

It feels like midnight. I learned a lot about myself and my limits today. God was merciful in so many ways. I'm blessed with amazing friends. I don't want to do that again anytime soon. Really.

That is all. Thank you

My cousin is getting married today.  I am very happy for them and very glad that God brought this Christian lady into his life.  The past few years have been difficult for my cousin and his family.  He and the kids have suffered with the passing of his wife from cancer.  This new relationship is a gift. I pray that God brings them peace and a wonderful marriage blessed with His presence daily.

my mind is racing with all of the "to do" before the end of this week. i'm blessed that my friend is helping me or i'd never manage. i'm already exhausted-ish. BUT life is sweet i'm blessed God is good. always

Sometimes you have to look back in order to be hilariously happy about what God has saved you from. :D That's perhaps the best way I can describe the feeling I have inside after last weekend. . Last weekend I took a trip to visit some of my greatest lifelong friends.  It was a blessing and exactly what I needed. Loved catching up with all my friends and learning what God was doing for them. It was sad sweet to see some of them aging but so happy in their relationship with Jesus. . God answered prayers for perfect weather for our crawfish boil. I've never been to a boil before, but it was delicious. Learned how to peel my own crawfish. :D Ate until I had enough and still they had piles left over. . Along the way I saw some "old acquaintances". I'm so relieved that God provided exactly what they needed.  Isn't God amazing! And I'm also so happy that God set me free from that happening. . The Sunday service was a huge blessing! God blessed with His presence, ...

I may be done! Merry Christmas everyone

I have a box of Russell Stover chocolates in my house that I am slowly working my way through.  Tonight it is the Roman Nougats.  First the dark chocolate, now the milk.  I've decided that all of the candies taste pretty much identical, but that the texture makes the difference.  The aftertaste always reminds me of maraschino cherry syrup. . One of my kids got their seat taken away at school today.  I learned last night at P/T conference that they have been squatting in their chair and that the teacher had given up the fight.  I emailed her today to take the chair away because I thought it was their way of getting away with a little bit of defiance all day long. Tonight in bedtime prayers..."help me to remember to sit on my bottom tomorrow." . Setting things in motion to help the littles survive the aftermath of their parents' bad life decisions.  Sucks to think that we have to go through this and that there is no way to prevent it from hurting.  ...

Its funny how you can make someone your almost enemy by simply being interesting.  . Crazy thing.  Provision can mean a lot of things. . There is a chance, a real chance, that this is as close to the best life has ever been. I'm happy. Very happy. God has blessed in so many ways. . Very thankful my mom had good news and is in good shape recovering from surgery. Praying her pain goes away quickly! Thankful also for prayers of friends and family. Extremely thankful for our God who hears and answers those prayers with healing! . Being right.  :D . I know the spying goes on, I still find it creepy. . Pondering Dirt. Again. Today. . My kids requested these songs before bed the other evening. Bruno Mars: When I Was Your Man . Building 429: We Won't Be Shaken

I bought myself a new quilt today.  It's nothing special or fancy, but it was soft and comfy and perfect for traveling.  Plus it was celebratory! :D (I'm lying, I just wanted the thing.)  Quilts make me happy.  Other than books and shoes it is one of the things I almost always stare longingly at the most whenever I see them in an advertisement or in real life.  It doesn't matter that I already have more quilts than a person can normally use in a lifetime, I still love them.  My favorites are typically soft cotton summer weight quilts that have lots of stitching.  Most of mine have memories attached so I almost hate to use them, but the best part of a quilt's life is right toward the end when they've been washed a thousand times and the cotton fabric is super thin and just wraps around you like your favorite shirt or jeans.  Comforting! I thank God for today.

Fear is bad. or it could be good. But mostly lately it's been bad. But it's driven me right back to where God is and where I want to be. Trusting Him that things will work out that God is big enough that I'm loved enough to love even those who hurt me that even as if a slave like Nehemiah, I must serve and support and protect those in authority over me. Because God is love And He loves me I am loved. and because of that, I am free

Why do I feel like crying when I look at you and see the lack of proper training that has gone into your life? The lack of respect for others, yourself and the one that you say is your God?  How you cannot see the vast desert wasteland that is your life is a pitious mystery. You have nothing.  You own nothing. You have nowhere to go. You have no goals. There is nothing to live for. Come.  Come to the fountain. Drink deeply of the living water that is always already there. Restore your soul. Find real unconditional unconditional unconditional, did I say unconditional, unconditional love that will make you whole. And peace, peace for your family and your soul. Are you aware? Does that make you want more than what you've had up til now? You've been cheated by what you thought was your freedom.