IN EVERYTHING..GIVE THANKS!

IN EVERYTHING..GIVE THANKS!

4 words that say it all!

As today began, our horn of plenty, aka cornucopia from harvest days, was overflowing! 10 of family and friends coming for Thanksgiving. 

All sharing in the bounty of bringing and enjoying!

Daughter called..... sick....unable to come or make food. 

Jack has fever!

Owen unable to help us move furniture. 

Prayers needed for healing---comfort & strength! 

-4 coming. 

Run to store necessary to replenish with whatever's left on shelf.

Making do is what we'll do......delivering food to them too.

4 words that say it all!

IN EVERYTHING..........GIVE THANKS!

MORNING--NOON--EVENING--NIGHT!

MORNING---What a great way to begin "my" day!

6:50 am wake-up.....because it is Saturday!

Serve one another humbly in love, (Galatians 5:13)

Be ye kind one to another, (Ephesians 4:32)

Set your minds on things above. (Colossians 3:2)

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

Today my day will also start soon after with some of BB's yummy blueberry lemon poundcake with a candle in the middle.Hmmm! YUMMY! I could lick off the glaze after I blow out "my" candle! 

Calls. Cards. Texts. Emails, Gifts. 

Noontime lunch w/ hubby @ small place with outside patio and yummy spaghetti! (my fave) followed by more of BB's cake!! I did "share" a bit!

Some call it supper, others say dinner! I call it dessert on the porch with cake!!! I shared a bit with hubby and with grandson, Owen. He knew what was in store. After all she is "his" BB!

Nighttime. Lights out.....so no-one sees me taking a last serving of "my" cake!

Sunrise to sunset it was a glorious September 13!

WAY OF PEACE!

I "know" God is with me. So..........why do unexpected circumstances throw me off course? I "know" the answer. I respond to the wrong stimuli! 

Sight and sound. Those loud thoughts of mine that bombard my mind as I try to live "without fear!" The last two hours of talking with medical folks on the phone and seeking info from recordings & portals......not people, have me desiring to have the "sky-writing" type affirmation from the LORD!

ALERT to self! Today is "Thankful Thursday"!

Though I might have struggle living without fear, a sign on cancer center windowsill, reminded  me to live with "faith over fear!"

A mere 2 days ago, I had "wall writing" at a doc appointment. A great summation of truth!" 

There is always, always, always Something to be Thankful for.

It might not be skywriting & it might end in a preposition....but it's a clear declaration of His way of peace. 

Trust in Him paired with gratitude for His steadfast love, is God's will for us in Christ Jesus! (1Thessalonians 5:18)

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!!

STOP! SMELL THE ROSES!

Smell the roses---

???What if there aren't any roses?

Choose any flower.

What if there are't any flowers? 

Skip rocks in a creek!

What if the creek is too shallow??

Take your shoes off and stick your toes in the cold water!

Why?

Because it is good to give thanks to the Lord. (Psalm 9:1)

He will enable you to "sing for joy." (Psalm 92:4, emphasis mine)

Quit making excuses! Be grateful. Pappy Young thought gratitude was

like duct tape ......there was no problem it couldn't fix.

Choose joy! 

When you've grown weary, remember the One who is your joy.

STOP! Lean into Him! Allow Him to gratify and satisfy.

Who knows, you might even get a whiff of roses from afar!

"MY" MAN!

Monday Musings begin with a roller-coaster of emotions! 

Greeting & hugging family, friends & UM (aka Memphis State) Racquetball Team members from afar as hubby, aka Coach Larry Liles was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame 2024, from exciting beginning......

Personal Accolades:  Men's 40+ World Championship 1988, Men's National Double Championship 1981 & 1991, Tournament of Men's Championship 1988, Men's 1st European Open Barcelona Spain 1991, Pan American Games Santa Cruz Bolivia Seniors Division, Trainer United Kingdom Racquetball Belfast Northern Ireland 1992, authored the book Winning Racquetball published by McGraw-Hill in 1993, Liles has also been inducted into the National Racquetball Hall of Fame, the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame & the UM College of Education Top 10 most influential graduates 1912-2012

Liles was winningness coach at UM with 17 National Men's and 12 National Women's Championships 1975-2003!  USRA Collegiate Coach of the Year, USOC Development Coach of the Year, Head Coach US Racquetball Olympic Team, , US Coach for the Pan American Games/ Santa Cruz Bolivia serving 25 years on the USRA Collegiate Council. Assist. coach of the USRA National Team & US Olympic Festival Team, 

Upon retirement the USRA named the national championship trophy the Larry Liles Championship Trophy! Director National Youth Sports Program for inner-city kids in Memphis, TN 2000-2004 after serving as Activities Director 1975-2000.

This TSHOF trophy for induction was Like a "Claret Jug" for the coach and team!

FAMILY from TX, NC, N'ville & NY in spirit.

Dick C. the nominator!

Well said by grandson, Caleb for himself and the other 8! 

............to the sadness that accompanies having to say goodbye!! 

Love and thanks to all! (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

BIG EVENT BEGINS!

Pix at every turn to capture the moments for many who would have loved to have been there!

VIP....indeed!

A great time was had by all.....even Jack invited his dinosaurs to the dinner table!

In everything give thanks. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)