Thanks Ernie

What an amazing and beautiful day it turned out to be.

After frenzied days on Monday and Tuesday, preparing and waiting for "Hurricane Ernesto", prayers were answered and the event turned out to be no more than a stormy day (though I did lose electricity briefly a couple of times).

The past couple of years have taught us hearty Floridians to expect the worst and to expect the unexpected when it comes to tropical storms. Ironically, an event honoring the workers and survivors of last years storms that was scheduled for yesterday had to be cancelled.

So, stocked up and hunkered down we were grateful to watch this storm subside and in it's place a rainy day with nowhere to go and no schedules to keep. A day to sleep in. A day to watch Aaron Neville singing with Ernie (the muppet not the storm) on Sesame Street in the company of two beauties who are much too "old" for such things. We went for an impromptu visit with "grandpa". And just basically enjoyed the day, enjoyed our family.

Throughout this day, I found myself reflecting on "the little things" that make my life so rich. Friendship. Family. A job that I love. God's perfect provision. Next week will be all too busy again. But this day was absolutely perfect.

Father God, I love you. I adore you. I praise your Holy Name.
Father God, I thank you for all that you are; for all that you have given to me. For the gift of Jennifer, Jhinel and Angela. Help me to teach them of your love. Through my words and my works, help me to be an example to them. Abba Father, thank You for your perfect love and your perfect provision for us and for me. Thank you, that you don't always give me what I ask for, but you give me exactly what I need. Thank you for this day of reflection and joy and gratitude. Thank you for one more day with my Dad. Lord, in all things I pray that your will be done. Father grow me in faith, teach me to walk with you daily. Lord, may all I do be to your glory alone. Most of all, Lord, thank you for the gift of Salvation which allows me to come to you. In Jesus precious name I pray, AMEN.

Blogging Delinquent!!!!!!!!!

I'm the delinquent blogger!!! Even my friend, Tasha, has been more consistent in her entries lately than I have. lol! NOT that i dont have several ideas in "draft" form, of course.

So much going on in our lives and so very much to be grateful for. We are settling into our new home; got the girls off to their mission trip, bible camp and swimming lessons; had a wonderful, beautiful birthday celebration with my favorite daughter (They're all my favorite. lol.); got em registered and shopped and shoed and off to their new schools; getting ready for my grand-daughter's arrival!! (and another "secret" project in the works!)

God has provided for me a wonderful bible study group on Monday evenings.

I could have just ended that last sentence with "God has provided!"

He is so faithful.

I am humbled when I think on his greatness and his work in our lives.

Father..................this day I offer to you, all of me. Help me Lord, to be faithful to you. Use me according to your purposes, teach me to be salt and light. Thank you Lord, for all that you are. Thank you Father, for loving me. Thank you Lord, for the gift of salvation.

In Jesus Name.......