Tuesday, March 31, 2009

It's My Anniversary!

Today I have been blogging for two years. Come celebrate with me, friends! Have a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of banana nut bread. We can chat and share old memories! It's been a grand journey and I want to thank you all for sharing it with me!

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Thanks be to God!

Monday, March 30, 2009

Peace



"Peace be with you."
Luke 23:36

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Thanks be to God!

Sam and Duchess, 3/29/2009

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Angel Food Cake From Heaven

Juliene sent this to me. A reflection in what it means to allow God to work in our lives. As she put it, food for thought.

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Sometimes we wonder, 'What did I do to deserve this?' or 'Why did God have to do this to me?' Here is a wonderful explanation!

A daughter is telling her mother how everything is going wrong: she's failing algebra; her boyfriend broke up with her and her best friend is moving away.

Meanwhile, her Mother is baking a cake and asks her daughter if she would like a snack, and the daughter says, 'Absolutely, Mom, I love
your cake.'

'Here, have some cooking oil,' her Mother offers. 'Yuck,' says her daughter.

'How about a couple raw eggs?' 'Gross, Mom!'

'Would you like some flour then? Or maybe baking soda?'

'Mom, those are all yucky!'

To which the mother replies: 'Yes, all those things seem bad by themselves. But when they are put together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake!

God works the same way. Many times we wonder why He would let us go through such bad and difficult times. But God knows that when He puts these things all in His order, they always work for good! We just have to trust Him and, eventually, they will all make something wonderful!

God is crazy about you. He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning.

Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen. He can live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart.

If you like this, send this on to the people you really care about. I did.

Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance.

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So take some time and reflect on your "recipe." You'll find, like I have, that He did mix the ingredients altogether and he has given me many an "angel food cake."

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Thanks be to God!
Picture by Regan Parks

Friday, March 27, 2009

Transcending: Words on Women and Strength by Kelly Corrigan

I have to tell you that this treasure, sent to me by a new friend, Peggy, both touched me and lifted me up! I was privileged to meet Peggy on retreat last weekend. You know sometimes you just know when you've met a soul mate, a sister.

When I watched and listened I thought of all of you, and you know who you are, and I thanked God for you! God has blessed me with your love, your tenderness, your ever present listening ear.

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Again I say, Thanks be to God!

It's Friday!!!

To all my friends I offer you a cup of coffee and an apple danish. Then it's off we go on the adventure offered us this day. God Bless!

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And thanks be to God!