PI DAY!

Today, March 14, 2026 is Pi Day. (Thanks to mathematician MS chum Carolyn Ferrell for the reminder.

As for me, I am NOT a numbers person in any way, unless I'm counting blessings! My H.S. geometry and algebra teachers could attest to that.

As a wordsmith foodie woman, I'm more interested in p-i-e! 

Think treat!

That said, I plan to celebrate with "pie" in mind. Think slices!

Slice of crispy thin cut pizza pie. 

Slice of chicken pot pie. 

Warm slice of pecan pie (Tootsie's recipe) with a dollop of ice cream.

Pi. Pi. I'll keep you posted!

Pizza pie did become a part of the day! 

BELLATORIA ULTRA THIN CRUST! Delish!

Sliced green olives were Hubby's touch,

Plus, homemade pecan pie ended it!

Oops someone took an early taste on "P-I-E" day!

Some circumstances are a 1 Thessalonians 5:18 overflow--may I choose it in "all" circumstances!

SATURDAY SHORT: RHYMING!

STAY FAITHFUL AND GRATEFUL TO HIM!

If rhyming helps to remember---use it!

TUESDAY TREATS!

IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS: (I Thessalonians 5:18a, KJV,  emphasis mine) I know the importance of this truth.....even in the hard times of severe mercy and suffering, gratitude to our LORD is God's will in Christ Jesus concerning each one. (I Thessalonians 5:18b paraphrase)

This Tuesday circumstances had me easily overflowing with thanks.

Each a treat!

1)    Cardiology appointment was better than anticipated! 

2)    A Chick-fil-A down the "road-a piece" from doc office advertised a "limited time" Peach Milkshake! A Perfect Time for me! My fave & I only allow myself 1 a year.

30    Making it even sweeter as I slurped was a phone call from a precious friend....the only person in the world who calls me "Dorothy May" as that's part of my given name and her maiden name! A big thx to Beth for making that possible!

4) Arriving home, I found a flower fairy had left two vases of a variety of beautiful flowers on the porch! They touch every sense

along with my heart.

5)    New York son found a new plant, Great Mullein. on Long Island, NY that I was able to add to my SEEK app. 

TREATS GALORE---I'm thankful for........TODAY!

FRIDAY FOCUS!

Simplicity of song heard this Friday morning was an "open invitation," of sorts to turn my eyes upon Jesus..... to FOCUS FULLY on HIM!

Just click and listen. .....for only a minute and a half to begin your focus.

Be still.....(Psalm 46:10

Fix your eyes upon Jesus........through song, meditation and prayer.

Look to Him.......in quietness and trust.(Isaiah 30:15)

Gaze on God. Glance at all else.

REFOCUS

Consider....opening His Word. (Hebrew 12:3)

Examine..focus on the fact that God is present & speaks to us as we read His Word. (Psalm 119:105)

Inspect...words you hear/read on line...Beware of false prophets

Seek...Him first. (Matthew 6:33)

Thank God in everything! (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

Focus on Him......not self!  A great Friday Focus!!

THANKFUL THURSDAY!

Get ready for the confetti! 

Thankful Thursday is here. The 4th Thursday in November is probably the penultimate "Thankful Thursday" for Americans.

I have been "shooting" prayers for family, friends and neighbors all day as God brings folks to mind. Gratitude is heart filling!

ευχαριστώ 

In everything give thanks....

THX!

Thanks be to God.

Thank you,O Lord!

Get the idea.

A LIFE WELL LIVED!

The celebration of "Gran Marje's" life began with a picture posted by her granddaughter, Clare.

It continued in Sunday School as her son, Rad, shared a tribute to his mother. There were tears and hugs along with lots of Scripture and memories bringing much laughter! 

Marje was an elegant lady of grace....full of love for her Lord, her family, (80+ grands, great grands and great, great grands) her church friends, and anyone else the Lord brought across her path. All who knew her know Marje is not gone; she just went to be with the Lord---and of course her Chubby & Queen Elizabeth II along with many friends, family and family in the faith who predeceased her!

3 Truths Marje lived by and shared with family...

1. In everything give thanks. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
2. I have learned whatever state I'm in therewith to be content...for I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:11, 13)
3. And we know all things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)

Together we shared a love of books and I still have many with her inscription as to why I would love each book!

Seeing her recently in Sunday School (she didn't miss a Sunday even as her maladies increased these past two months) she called me her "miracle girl."

She often called me that and it's a moniker I cherish as it meant she had prayed for me during some difficult times. 

Her prayers spread far and wide. Now she is face to face with the One who heard all her prayers!

Rad shared that as he was at her side as she drew her last two breaths, she smiled during both of them.

Such an example of a life well lived---'til her last breaths.

MUCH OBLIGED

Old fashioned? Maybe.
Small Town only?  Maybe.

Southern? Probably.
Polite? Definitely!

A Daddy phrase often heard by his daughter





I will be "much obliged" if you
are patient, waiting on my next entry.

THANKFUL THURSDAY RECAP FROM DownEast MAINE

The earth is the LORD'S and the fulness thereof, the world, and they that dwell therein. (Psalm 24:1)

Great FULNESS of God's creation caught in a small cell phone, which did not do it justice but does evoke great mind pictures of the experience.  How easy it is to give thanks for such days---even in fog and mist, (1 Thessalonians 5:18) I learned that even the acceptance of weather can be an attitude of the heart.

I stood amazed in the surrounds of DownEast as the residents "dub" this eastern coastal section of Maine.....from early morning to setting sun. From the granite pink rock...

...and the balance rock along Bar Harbor Shore Path as we began our "misty, cool"day with a stroll.

...to the boat ride past Bear Island and the Bear Island lighthouse, located in the community of Cranberry Isles on our way to Isleford in Little Cranberry....

with an abundance of foliage both natural....

 ....and cultivated...

...to the home of one of the kindest men the Lord has ever created "to dwell therein" His world---Ashley Bryan ...

...who captures creation in his own style to share with others. Regardless of the style, (oils, puppets, collage, stained glass) Ashley does it all---while giving thanks to the Father! (Colossians 3:17)

CONSIDER GIVING THANKS EVEN IN HARD PLACES

This morning as I was praying for friends who suffer from chronic pain, this toe tapping song came up on my playlist.

So, my prayer for them was that hearing it would "move" them to tap their toes.
If it moves you to "tap" your toes, give thanks that you are able to do that. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

Beyond that, I pray that it moves you to consider praying for other suffering souls, especially those with chronic pain.

CHOOSE: MONDAY MOTTO

We've all heard the maxim, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Well, this week I don't have time in my schedule to make lemonade.

But God.....took my "lemony" thoughts in a new direction.

I don't have to "cook" anything. God used Max Lucado's words from his book, Anxious for Nothing Finding Calm in a Chaotic World. (p. 150)

I only need to remember them---no preparations needed.

LIFE STILL GIVES LEMONS. LIFE GVES LEMONS TO GOOD PEOPLE, BAD PEOPLE, OLD PEOPLE, ALL PEOPLE. 

LIFE COMES WITH LEMONS.

BUT, WE DON'T HAVE TO SUCK ON THEM. (Emphasis mine!)

Thanking the Lord for the reminder to choose a "new" Monday motto today. (1 Thessalonians 5:16, 1 Thessalonians  5:18)

ANSWERED PRAYER!

What a privilege to be a part of God's answer to an 8 yr. old's fervent, consistent prayers. Prayers that "time would fly by" so that he could see his Texas cousins. Thanksgiving plans have been made since August but that's a l-o-n-g time away for a youngster.

Sitting in my prayer chair Saturday morning, I could hear rumblings from upstairs where daughter, her hubby & 2nd grade son, Owen, are residing until their "new" to them house is ready for their family to occupy. 

"Mommy," said Owen. " I was just thanking God that "time is flying by" for me to get to see my cousins" at Thanksgiving. (1 Thessalonians  5:18)

Then he paused and I had to struggle to hear over water running. 

Owen continued, "I have an idea. If you pray with me then "time will fly by" twice as fast.

Unbeknownst to Owen, a Fall Break trip to Texas has been planned for us for weeks, and Owen is going to go too! We will pick him up from school today and "announce" our travel plans! His mom is so excited to see his reaction that she will be there as well to "video" his reaction. Of course she will. She's a photographer who is all about "family moments" and she so-o-o wants to capture this one.

Photo of Owen as he heads to Texas, after the big reveal with help from cousin Noah's phone call. 

I'm so happy I feel like I could "explode hearts all over the place."

How precious for me to eavesdrop on his precious prayer----knowing God had answered it months ago. What a privilege to be a part of an answered prayer.