Day 6 of Thanks

I am thankful on this Election Day to live in a country where we have the freedom to vote and have a peaceful transfer of power from one person to the next.  We often take for granted that there is not an uprising or military takeover whenever a leader is elected.  AND I am so thankful for the freedom we have to worship God and to have His word so accessible to us. God bless America.

(My little Patriot on the Fourth of July)

Day 5 of Thanks

Today I am thankful for my sisters, Whitney and Alyssa.  I couldn't have chosen better friends.  They are the epitome of true servants.  Plus, they know every ugly thing about me and still love me!!  They are coming at the end of this month and I am so excited to spend some time with them!!

A month of "Thankful's"

I am a little late to the game and I have seen people do this on Facebook, but I wanted to join in on a once a day, "I am thankful for_______________" in this month of Thanksgiving.

Day 1:  I am thankful for being able to study the Bible with other women in BSF every Thursday.

Day 2:  I am thankful for my husband who is the best friend and best father anyone could every have.

Day 3:  I am thankful for my four children and the joy they bring to my life every single day of their little lives.

Day 4:  I am thankful for my parents who provided a good home for me to grow up in. It was not the perfect home but it was where God placed me and where I was taught to love Him and get to know Him.  They just left last week after spending eight days with us which was such a treat.

And now I am caught up...stayed tuned.

 

(Just had to add the picture of our trip into DC to see the changing leaves)

House-Main Level

So it has been quite a while since I posted anything but here is the last intallment of the house for those who are interested.  This is the main level where I live most of the time since it includes the kitchen:).  Enjoy!

Man of God

It has bothered me for a while that I have a verse for my girls which you may remember in this post and no verse for Cuatro.

But today I ran across this:

1 Timothy 6:11 -- "But you, man of God, pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness."

Oh how I pray these spiritual truths for my son...especially the gentleness part:)

You Do NOT have to Fight this Battle

Sometimes the Lord speaks so clearly:

"You do not have to fight this battle. Position yourselves, stand still, and see the
salvation of the LORD. He is with you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid
or discouraged. Tomorrow, go out to face them, for Yahweh is with you.’”
- 2 Chronicles 20:17 (HCSB)

New House-Part Four

So here is the view of the outside of the house. It feels like we live in a treehouse which we love. We have been told that we will be able to see the lake from the back deck in a few weeks when all the leaves start falling. The neighborhood feels tucked away and peaceful which makes for many great walks. So here is the outside:













(This is the garage with a storage room above with with access from the wrap around deck--such a great spot for all the holiday decorations)