Laminin- A life Changing Miracle!

Louie Giglio has put out a 5 part series of his "How Great Is Our God Tour".  If you want to see all 5 parts you can see them by going to Youtube and typing in his name.  Some of you may have seen this and if you have, you know what a life changing event it can be for the Christian and the non Christian.  Please take about 10 minutes to watch this video.  You will never be the same:)

COOKIE BAKING AND MEMORY MAKING!

We (hubby and myself) spent a wonderful two days with our 3 oldest grandchildren - Joseph, 9; JoyAnn 6; Jesse 6, over the week-end.  So much to do,and so little time!  We had been working on some ornaments to give  to their Mom and Dad, as we were learning that it was "more blessed to give than to receive."  There was flour flyin', measuring cups rattling, laughter and more laughter as we proceeded to make decorated pressed cookies!  

Then on to decorating!

After a trip to see Christmas lights, it was on to baking Gingerbread Cookies!

And experimentation with lavender and lime icing......lol........loved it:)

After watching some Christmas t.v.and listening to Christmas carols, it was indeed a beautiful time together. We talked quite a bit about the true meaning of Christmas and you can believe they got lots of hugs and kisses while visiting.  I must say, they were pretty worn out by the time we took them home the next day. 

Their two little twin brothers,  Jonathan and James will turn one year old on the 20th.  There are  just some things a mother and grandmother cherish in their hearts.  Memories of the last time I saw my youngest son skipping to the bus and KNOWing that would be the last time he would skip.  Seeing my little James put his little fist into the air and,  after a little thought, point his tiny index finger up, indicating  he would be "1" soon!

So many memories, and so little time. And if, per chance I should lose those precious memories here on earth, I know my heavenly Father will hold them safe until I go to  be with Him.

My latest Backyard Visitor!!

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS IS?   A rare picture of a Pileated Woodpecker, the largest of the woodpeckers species!!  Wow, now this IS the time I wish I had had a better camera.  These woodpeckers are huge.  Their body length can get as long as 16-19", and wing span from 26-32".  And when these fellas start hammering away on a tree, you can really hear it loud and clear :)  This one came right into my backyard woods area and allowed me to get this much of a photo of him:)

This is the Day - Travis Cottrell - Jesus Saves Live (2010)

Listen to the words very carefully.......they exploded in my mind and spirit
today and gave me peace........I hope it will do the same for you :)
God bless you on this blessed Lord's Day!
MAKE SURE YOU PAUSE MY MUSIC AT BOTTOM OF PAGE FIRST!

Ok, I'm Up For Suggestions! HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY BLOG?

I realize it probably takes a long time to get consistent readers and followers of one's blog, but I have only gained 3 friends since December of 2009, and, (I love you all), but you don't come around much anymore. But you could say the same about me.....where did she go? Well, I'm on Facebook, playing games, talking to friends I know and others I do not. Hmmmm, not such a wise use of time? Yes and no. I have met some wonderful people on Facebook who just want and need someone to talk with. Many have disabilities and cannot work, and this is their only link to something even close to friendship and family. If there's one reason God put me here on this earth for, it's to "listen", listen attentively, listen caringly, thoughtfully and genuinely. Sometimes I speak when I should listen. And sometimes I do too much listening and not enough speaking...lol For example, day before yesterday I went out to run an errand. I was going to stop by the gas company and pay for rental of the tank, then stop by the Dollar Store and get some spider spray. To make a long story short, I met a little older lady there who just began to strike up a conversation-----an hour and a half later, we are still standing there talking. I've done this before.....I can't bring myself to leave or excuse myself because I figure this person has a need; they need someone to listen and really "hear" what they're saying. More often than not, it is someone I do not know at all, have never met, but for some reason they gravitate towards me. Well, apparently my blog is not causing people to gravitate towards me, but that's not why I put the blog here in the first place. It was to help you gravitate towards God, to get you to think, to help you get into a peaceful place. And guess what!! I came onto my blog today and "I"! found a peaceful place! I loved the soft music, the pictures of my grandchildren almost made me cry with inner joy! But, I realize I'm new to this blogging thing and am ready for some suggestions:) So, HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY BLOG?

New Photos of Grandkids!

A Day We Will Never Forget - September 11, 2001

Hello, to anyone who may pass this way.  It has been quite a while since I have written on my blog.  But as I am watching the television and "re-living" for one day, what the families of over 3,000 people relive everyday, I couldn't go on without saying something. 
On this day, September 11, 2001, our nation was shaken to it's core.  I believe most of you could tell me exactly where you were and what you were doing when you found out about the attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and then the downing of  Flight 93 over Pennsylvania.   
I was sitting in my bed drinking a cup of coffee and watching the news.  What began as an ordinary day to me, became very extraordinary, awful, feelings of disbelief.  As I sat on the bed, I remember my hand coming to my mouth as I gasped when I saw the second plane hit the towers.  Then I knew in my heart, this was no accident.  I think most of us knew in our hearts that the first plane hitting was no accident, but you try to come up with some kind of logical, rational explanation........when there is no logic, rhyme or reason to what happened on that day.  So, for the past 9 years, we have tried to fight terrorism wherever it has taken a hold and many of our precious men and women in uniform have sacrificed their lives, yet again, for the safety and freedom which our country holds so dear.  I am thankful that, at that time, we had a President,  President George W. Bush, who was not ashamed to ask God for wisdom in our hour of need. 
I send my loving prayers to all the families who lost dear ones on this date 9 years ago.  You, and they, will never be forgotten.  Never, ever.  That is why now, today, and always, we should do what the Holy Bible tells us to do:

"Encourage one another and build each other up."
- I Thessalonians 5:11 NIV

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed,
for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;  I will uphold
you with my righteous right hand."  - Isaiah 41:10 NIV

Take comfort in these words spoken by my Lord in the book of John 11: 25&26:
(Jesus was speaking to his dear friend Martha, whose brother Lazarus had died, and was questioning the Lord as to why he took so long to get there.  She felt surely her Lord would have come quickly and saved her brother from death.)
Beginning at verse 23:
"Jesus said to her (Martha), "Your brother will rise again."   Martha answered, "I know he will rise again
in the resurrection at the last day."  Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life.  He who believes
in me will live, even though he dies:  and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.  Do you believe this?"

And so, I guess for some of you, that may be the big question:  Do you believe in Him?  In  Jesus Christ?  Have you had doubts about this world we live in or why you are here?  You were put here for a purpose.
If you really, sincerely, want answers to lifes questions and quandries, then I'd like to invite you to please read the entire book of John in the New Testament.  Learn more about this "Jesus" who came to earth for one reason, to die for you and save you from your sins, so that you might have everlasting life and life abundant!
Also, read through the Psalms in the Old Testament as there are many beautiful and uplifting passages.
If you have any questions, get in touch with me and I will try to answer them for you, with God's help :)