Wisdom & Understanding

Yesterday I woke up with so much energy that before I even brushed my teeth I attacked my closets.   About twice a year I go through the house and gather things that I have not used or worn in 2 years or less and I pack them up and off they go to a charitable organization. I pounced on my closet and though some things were hard to let go, I knew that if I had not worn it in a while I probably would not do so in the future so out it went.   As I was re-checking, my eye caught something sparkling way back in the recesses of the closet.   In all honesty I knew what it was; it was a sequined formal gown.   I removed the clear plastic covering and saw that it was still beautiful, dark periwinkle blue with silver sequins…lovely.   I calculated that it had been hanging there for over 15 years unused. It was outdated of course with the shoulder pads, but still lovely. Of course I tried to reason keeping it; after all, I paid good money for it and who knows I c...

“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”   I Corinthian 15:57   Well the summer season is winding down.   Even though the temperature outside is still hot, I can feel it in the early morning.   Feels like autumn is just around the corner… As I look back over the summer, there were three major things that I accomplished.   I had the house painted outside: you cannot imagine the relief I felt when I finally was able to find, with the help of my neighbors, a house painter that not only was a good professional but he had a wonderful attitude (those 2 things don’t usually come together).   He did a fantastic job!   Secondly, I had some major tree removal and trimming done in the backyard.   Last fall’s Hurricane Sandy that swept through my area did damage to a lot of trees. One very tall Pine tree that was leaning at a 90 degree angle had to come down and several other smaller trees were removed. ...

Looks like somebody needs a haircut!   Back from vacation, and looks like the plants are trying to take over!   No, no for real I knew this one needed a trim before I left and now that I see how over grown it is I need to get to work! Speaking of “trimming" I've got to get back into my exercise regime.   It has been 2 weeks since I've been to the gym! Shame on me! I missed the week before vacation and during vacation of course. My gym offers free passes to their network gyms in the area where you may be vacationing, but I conveniently forgot to get a pass!   heh heh heh   But you know what? With all that fancy eating I did I better seriously get back to my work out starting Monday!         Whenever I go away, I usually get a fresh word from the Lord.   Maybe it's because I'm in a different place and seek Him more or maybe I've slowed down long enough to "hear" what He has to say to me. This is the scripture th...

I haven't posted lately because I'm on vacation!  Having a great time with my family.  This is a real treat to me, since I'm a widow and have no blood relatives within a 400 mile radius. So I don't get to see relatives unless I visit them or they me, which is about a twice a year thing. I'm not feeling sorry for myself, because to be quite honest, God has given me the grace to actually like my peaceful and tranquil home. Of course I get  lonely at times, but trust that God knows all about it and will tip me off when He wants me to move closer to family. So until then I enjoy my time when I am with my family and treasure every moment. Everyday has been busy, shopping, eating, at the pool, eating, sight seeing, eating, museum, eating, visiting historical houses, and of course eating!  LOL!  We aren't pigging out, but it has been nice to let the restaurants do the cooking. I will be posting pictures when I get back. Thanking the Lord for the privilege to ...

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.     And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 Anxiety!  What in the world am I doing with anxiety?  It seems to creep up on me whenever I'm about to make a change, a big decision or even take a trip!  And you know what? That anxiety has a way of robbing the joy that I should be experiencing. Over the years I have gotten a lot better, but I'm still not  where I would like to be. Apostle Paul speaks to the people Philippi and encourages them not to be anxious about ANYTHING, but to talk to God about it and be thankful. And then the peace will come about the situation, peace that may seem unexplainable, but peace nevertheless.  I need peace, I crave peace. I know what it is like to be at a place of unrest and it is not pre...

My fellow Blogger Sheila over at "Note Songs" http://notesongs.blogspot.com   ask for those us reading her wonderful blog to be daring and post our Bathroom Diva self portrait...well here I go...now don't laugh!  This was taken in my downstairs Powder room (that's still a bathroom right?  And I think it funny because I look so short !  LOL  So dear Sheila  I don't know how much of a "Diva" I am, but this is good for a few laughs!  

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. .”   Jeremiah 29:11 I am so thankful that God knows the plans He has for me, because sometimes I wonder to myself just what the plans for my life are!   Yes even at my age…I wonder. My late husband and I had plans, great plans, but when he passed I felt at a standstill.   I took my marriage very seriously; the two of us in my heart had really become one. His dreams became my dreams, his plans my plans. So when he died, those things seemed to die for me also. It has taken many years of inner healing, but God in His faithfulness is convincing me (I’m thankful He has the patience with me) to see that He has plans just for me. Grief can sometimes be a strange journey; so many stages that don’t go in any particular order and repetitive.   I think that getting through the guilt stage (what ifs, should haves, etc) The Lord op...