Answered prayer

I imagine we are like most Christian parents and started praying for our children's mates before they were even born. PH would *talk* to each of our blessings to calm them when he rocked them as infants. We've prayed. And prayed. I remember thinking when our children were about 2 or 3 that somewhere on the earth, their potential mates were probably growing up not knowing that some day God would bring them to one of our children.

In the last few months, the name of our first answer to these prayers has become evident to us. MW is an incredible Christian young man--and we believe that God has answered our prayers above and beyond what we could ever have dreamed.

God is good. Very, very good.

Congratulations to Critter and MW!!

The Mother of the Bride!

Critter is marrying Mr. Wonderful (MW for blog efficiency). We are so happy for them!!! This is definitely one of those "dancing with Jesus" moments!!!

Congrats to Critter and MW!!!

Thursday Thanksgiving

Today I am thankful:

Jesus knew before I was born that walking with him faithfully every moment would be a huge struggle for me, so he prayed for me (John 17:20).

When I trust God, he goes before me and fights my battles--He is the victor--He receives the glory. (II Chronicles 20)

There is power in the name of Jesus.

God's word does not return to Him empty. (Isaiah 55:11)

Lord willing, I can retire two years from today.

I had an blessed birthday yesterday!

Critter is here for a visit and perhaps some celebrating, visiting, shopping and ???

PH and I had a super fun visit to eastern TN last weekend--got to see some more beautiful fall leaves. (Pictures posted are from that trip!)

For whole days we don't have to use the air conditioner.

For warm fuzzy socks on cool mornings.

***UPDATE: I just found this post on gratitude. Please go there for some encouraging thoughts as to why gratitude is a great place to live!***

Thursday Thanksgiving

Today I am thankful:

I don't have any stress, or any problem (that God can't handle).

God's timing is perfect.

He's always there for me.

The way God speaks to me.

It's fall!!!

Birthday season began yesterday with a fun party my co-workers had for me.

The reason we had the party yesterday and my birthday is not until next week--is I am on VC now and have 12 days off. I am off 12 days in a row!

I got to spend some fab time with Aug last weekend while PH was out of town. We watched "Love's Abiding Joy", chowed down at IHOP and many more intensely fun things.

My friend Angie started a blog--she has such a story to tell!

I am off to College Station to spend the day with Aggie-ed!!

Thursday Thanksgiving

Today I am thankful:

When God forgives, He forgets.

God teaches me and has a purpose for the things in my life that really hurt.

I have wise friends that help me make the next step when I think I can't take another step.

PH can look past my faults and encourage my gifts.

For quick workday lunches with Aug.

For crisp breezes that refresh after a hot summer.

For joy.

For quiet time out of doors with just God and me.

For facebook. (If you are on facebook and we are not already friends, please ask me to be your friend =-)

For strawberry freeze smoothies from Dunn Brothers.

"give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
I Thessalonians 5:18

Forgetting and Pride

I have this terrible problem with forgetting things I know to be true about God and how He works--I have to learn some lessons over and over--I have to be reminded of things I really should know. I've never really understood why I had such a hard time remembering things that I should already know about God. This morning, I ran across this passage:

" then your heart will become proud and you will forget the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery"
Deuteronomy 8:14

Does this mean pride that continues to pop up in my life is what keeps me from remembering the things I should about God? Pride is ugly, but I know I struggle with it. I think pride does impair my ability to remember the Lord my God. This gives me even more motivation to rid my life of pride. I want to remember Who God is.

Thursday Thanksgiving

I am thankful I got to go to the state fair of Texas with PH today.

I am thankful I got to see the aspens in Colorado last weekend--they were sooo beautiful!

I am thankful God loves me so much!

I am thankful for you if you are still reading this blog--I've not been a very good blogger lately--and I do appreciate your dropping by!