SO LONG 2024!

...even in times of troubles / struggles ! 

OVERVIEW.....

SAS............

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS!

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Christmas Blessings to all His children far and wide!

CHRISTMAS EVE 2024!

REMINDERS!

Thinking back..........for this former Kentucky gal with Memphis memories and travels to Quebec with "Tres Amigas"

Relections coming...I hope.

WAIT AND WATCH WITH HOPE!

May this 4th Sunday of advent renew our hope in the One who is to come.

Waiting and Watching for the One who is to come!

Maranatha!

ANGELS IN SCRIPTURE!

“The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them” (Psalm 34:7). 

God also sends angels to bring His messages to guide us in our own ministry (Acts 8:26).

This season is a great time to "Hark" godly truth to others.

• Jesus is the true way. (John 14:6)
• Jesus is the only way. 
• Nothing will be impossible with God. (Luke 1:37)

Angels are examples of mighty servants of God who do His word." (Psalm 103:20)

Thank you Lord for these powerful messengers! May we follow suit.

LAMB OF GOD!

Fellowship of the EWES!

Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world uses His lambs to minister in the world to other followers of Jesus. It's called fellowship!

Fellowship Friday is a great time to reflect on fellowship with Christ and others in His family in praise and prayer!

NC THANKFUL THURSDAY IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS

NC = NORTH CAROLINA!

Today it also means No Complaint!

Heart of Gratitude needed as problems mount.*

Walk and build Muscle Mass. But it's a long way up! Go anyway. Hubby by your side.

Be Still and Listen! (Psalm 46:10)

When flustered with  newest "curve".......remember the beauty of Juney Whank Falls & ....

...Be Thankful. 

*Newest email to hubby said I cancelled my phone & it had my correct #--

No clue why or how to deal with it! If you don't hear from me, you'll know why....just wish I did!!

WHEREWITHAL!

WHEREWITHAL!

Where is my wherewithal?

WHEREWITHAL! I know where my "with all" is..............it's in the One whose name is Jesus. He has all I need for power to live life full of resources to please Him and serve others.

TASTY JOY!

Tasty Joy! 

That's what Day 3 in 12 'days til Christmas brought me via "my" Molly! 

Yes....I know it's Day 6 but I'm way behind & still trying to catch up.

Regardless, it was great way to begin my day......Bible open on my lap and Ghirardelli in my unbandaged left hand.......a "CHOCOLATE DAY" ---so I can eat it!

YUMMY JOY! 

ADVENT SUNDAY'!

Churches celebrate Sundays of Advent differently. Two churches had a live nativity as today's way to involve youngsters.

One wanted animals to be involved as much as possible. 

But one had no access to a lamb. 

What a conundrum 

I loved their answer when a congregant provided for the need!

3rd Sunday of Advent.— Problem solved.

IT'S A GREAT DAY!

I know it's a Great Day!

"My" Molly's day #2 Great Day fridge pad showed me. It even included a silver metallic Sharpie.Why? Because she is watchful & knew I needed one!

More to come--as I post pic of Day 1 with it's well-researched gift needed to add joy to my life along with day 3 gift which I am looking forward to seeing myself!

OOPS--tough times kept me "off kilter" a bit so day 3 pic is on Day 6 or 7! Are you confused????????????????? Welcome to my world.

It's a great day because God is not confused!

JOY! JOY!! JOY!!!

From Hurting Heart to Healing Head!

"My" Molly continues to remind me to find joy at every turn by making sure the joy of life is always in view, even when I'm weary. She has even researched ways for the brain to stay "healthier" longer!

Medical Day has worn me out. But God has given me more to share.....soon!

ROADSIDE REMINDERS!

God's Way to get my attention is often on a roadside sign that leads right to our house. Side by side signs!

REST is GOD's LOVE!

"REST is GOD's LOVE!" needs to be in my vocabulary.

In a humorous way, the sign to the left could be a reminder to practice "rest" or one continue on to the Mountain View Manor Nursing Home just around the corner.

HARK!!

HARK! 

What a great December word!

Listen! Listen carefully.

Look back. Pay close attention. Heed. 

The ones in Biblical times who were heralds of the birth of Christ were announcers of the birth of the newborn King.....Jesus!

Maybe we need to herald this news more today on this Advent Sunday!

Herald. (Announce) Harken.(Listen Carefully.) Heed. (Do it)

Maybe even Click here & hum along with the words........... 

"Hark the Herald Angels Sing" my favorite carol!

Hark!” The herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born king.” Mild He lays His glory by; born that man no more may die— Born to raise the sons of earth. Born to give them second birth—. Hark! The herald angels sing....... 

Glory to the new-born king!

Hark for sure!

HOPE SPEAKS

Hope speaks in many languages.....but Morse Code was a first for me!

A gold necklace with hope in Morse code.

A gift of HOPE from Susan and Aubry......a reminder to be worn to help me "Rejoice in Hope." (Romans 12:12a)

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"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, 

so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." (Romans 15:13)

Lord use this beautiful "gift of hope" as a "A lead-in to gospel conversations." 

abunDANCE STEPS!

Lively steps........are they needed to dance?

Are lively steps possible if an aging one falters at every positional change?

abunDANCE steps are enjoyed moment by moment, bit by bit, even as one watches the joy in another's face! The face of one who is actually physically moving to the music of life, the Lord has given them.

Maybe it's time to clean the "dance shoes" out of the closet and give to someone who still has the "Tap" moves. 

Learn to "go forth in the dance of the merrymakers," metaphorically and physically.....even from a sitting position as you celebrate their joy.

"Tap your toes" in delight for them. May that please the Lord.

ROAD TO NOWHERE!

A muddled mind can be a side-effect of a stroke. An occipital lobe stroke can increase the muddlng. Factor in amyloid build up....you get the "up, up, up idea. Weariness looms. To muster my energy, hubby tries to encourage movement.

Yesterday, he said we could find the "Road to Nowhere" for a 20 minute walk.

We found the sign............

...but that's all we found!

There was a locked gate across the road. No parking area was anywhere close. It seemed, as the sign said, a broken promise f sorts for my walk.

As Son, J said, "It seems the road took you nowhere." I did not laugh. 

Maybe my mind was too muddled/concerned about backing down the narrow hill.

I'm sure there are more life lessons in these events "somewhere"----Yesterday, my mental condition was too confused a state to figure them out.

But today, Jesus, the One who is "the way," can refer to pathways of life or the journey we are on as we choose to trust Him, as we "walk" even when our mind is mixed-up!

CHRISTMAS IS COMING......

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas on WRD!

Thanks to friends, neighbors  and family who are spreading the true joy! 

It all started with a BIG fragrant wreath arriving in the mail from Collierville! I "puddled!"

Note purple door.....royalty.....a child of the king must live here!

A nativity built piece by piece over the years from Memphis friends.

(Luke 2:8-12)

A.B.'s "Beauty of the Earth" in a 2025 Photo Calendar 

Christmas Greetings from a sweet young family who know the true meaning of Christmas. I miss them dearly!

Even at the high school the students worked together to write, and produce a "fun" play that includes acceptance and forgiveness and made our pre-schooler use his "excited" hands a lot!

 Plus, the sound and light crew guru is family!

SAVIOR = REDEMPTION

REDEEMER.....every Jesus follower has the One who is true!

How do we know? The Bible tells us so!

Redemption is an act of being saved from sin, error or evil. Similar to regaining possession of.....like clearing a debt. In biblical terms it involves deliverance from bondage based on payment of price by a redeemer.

For believers Jesus has redeemed us from alienation from God through the  death and resurrection of his son Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 1:7)

REJOICE-----

        REDEEMED ONES!

ADVENT!

Advent ie a faith season of waiting and preparation for both the celebration of Jesus' birth and anticipation of His return at the Second Coming! 

The candles and wreath are accessories and may vary but all point toward Christ, the world's true light, who was, and is, and is to come. (Revelation 1:8)