Welcome home kids!

Yea! Yea! Yea! Bryan and Tonya are moving back home this weekend. It will be great to have them close by. Its exciting to see how God is working in their lives! What a blessing. :)

The Smile.

Recently, my daughter and I spent a relaxing evening listening to music and reading. We were silently enjoying each other’s company and unwinding from a busy few days. After a while, I looked over and caught her smiling. I questioned her reason for the gesture and her response was heartwarming.

“I’m happy……..I have a good book, I’m listening to Christmas music, I’m safe in my home with you, Thanksgiving is next week, I just ate Chinese food, and I have a glass of water. I just feel good.”

Wow. So simple. A glass of water. She was thankful for a glass of water.
How do adults lose sight of these basic incentives for being grateful? Could it be that we all are so busy searching for pleasure and fulfillment that we overlook the plain straightforward gifts that are laid at our feet? It seems as though we spend a lot of time thinking of things we would like to have, and not nearly enough time enjoying the blessings we’ve already been given.

Gratitude encourages joy and contentment, both characteristics that are pleasing to the Lord. So as we come into this week dedicated to being thankful, let’s ponder on ALL we have.

We are thankful for our salvation.
We are thankful for our family and friends.
We are thankful for our homes, this country and our jobs.
We are thankful for all who serve others.

Looking a little deeper-
We are thankful for warm clothes,
food on our tables ,
vehicles to drive,
cell phones to communicate.

And then the things we sometimes miss-
We should be thankful that the server at the restaurant took time to wash his hands after he visited the restroom.

We should be thankful that the people we met with, first thing this morning, brushed their teeth.
We should be thankful that traffic wasn’t so heavy.

We should be thankful for the beautiful fall foliage, for the color of the sky, the warmth of the sun.
We should be thankful for ….......................……………..............……….a glass of water.

Happy Birthday B2!!

What a great day! Today we celebrate the blessing of the birth of Brentley, 27 years ago. My “little bit” was clever and sweet from the very beginning. A slightly mischievous child, with a great mental energy, he has always prevented boredom from being an issue in our home.

He has grown to be a kind, compassionate man who has dedicated his life to the care of others. We are so proud of him, his accomplishments, and his commitment to his purpose. We are all so very happy that he has chosen such a lovely woman to add to our family, as his wife.

Happy Birthday Bud! We love you and miss you so much!!

WLYGT!!!!!!!!

Our very own vagabond!

As per Thanksgiving tradition, we as a family, choose a random vagabond off of the street to feed and house for the holidays. This year we chose this particular woman. She claims to be from Florida, but I think she is Polish. Anywho...go out and find a nice baglady and enhance your holiday spirit! Thank you baglady!

Minnie Mouse

Here are some pictures of Allie from Halloween at Noni and G-Diddy's house. We are very into Minnie Mouse!