THANKSforGIVING!

Thank you, God.
My heart is so full of gratitude. Only You could bring us all together during these busy times.

Thanks for giving so abundantly to all 17 of us these last 2 days!

I've been sippin' a cuppa gra-TEA-tude daily.

Thank you, LORD for giving me a loving family!!!

MOMENT BY MOMENT

One of the great challenges of life is just the simple task of living in the moment, this very moment. Living a “present tense life". Why is this so hard for me. I can teach it.......but when it comes to living it out, I really struggle!

Jack (17 months) in the moment---enthralled with bubbles. Ah-h-h-h...to experience that.

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.(Matthew 6:33, KJV)

Not concerned with earthly treasures---I just want to fully relish momentary pleasures.

"Moment by Moment, O Lord I am Thine."

WDW 6 FOR 5

The clue is in the title. Let me know if you figure it out!

WHERE IN THE WORD IS BABY JACK??? 

Are we ALL having fun yet????

Jack's wide awake smile says it all!

HARVESTTIME

Fall harvest is here---from the Pacific Northwest to the mountains of North Carolina. New varieties seem to appear every year. Growing up in Kentucky I don't remember having such choices. At our "2211" kitchen table were the elongated shape Red Delicious for snacking (too mealy, but who knew) and Rome for pies. Occasionally there would be a Granny Smith (TART) or a Winesap.

In the past I've "found" an abundance of Galas, Fuji, Honeycrisp, as well as "new to me"--Jazz, Pink Lady & Braeburn.

For me it's about choice. Tasty and Crisp! NOT mushy!

Front-Sugar Bee, Autumn Glory, Lucy Rose (whole & cut to show insides)

Back--Pacific Rose and Honey Crisp. All new to me except the Honey Crisp)

Why so much "to-do" over an apple---other than the fact that it's the fruit that got mankind kicked out  of paradise? BANISHMENT! Think Garden of Eden. (Genesis 3: 23-24)

I've learned, apples, as with people, look one way on the outside, but the inside is a different story. (1 Samuel 16:7)......I will have to finish that "story" when I finish my tasting.
Note to self---Lucy is a fave, chosen because of the name and intrigued by the inside.

MONDAY MEDITATION

Monday prayers include (along with Wynellen) many of my "M" friends & my "M" family. Family girls include "my" Molly, MJ, Megan, Maeve, Marion (Lucy) & most recent addition, Marigold. Praying and meditating on Psalm 78:4, 6-7 and Proverbs 20:24 My phone "dinged"----so glad I checked the messages. What I saw blessed my heart and enhanced my meditation.

I often look at pictures from my prayer journal when I pray for youngsters in my life.

Here's my newest "M" youngster!