I thought since it seems are lives are so difficult and sometimes on the negative side. Maybe we might just start acknowledging blessings each day. Maybe this will help us keep ourselves from falling into all the negative. Like today I am blessed because I noticed my patience is getting better. I hope you all can see at least one blessing a day. Even though we have many we sometimes don't think about or see. May God Bless.
Yes, the U.S. and Canada are praying for the survivors and their families.
I am prayi n g too.
So very tragic, so young.
May God bless you Snoopy.
Just said a prayer for the families that lost loved ones and for any survivors. News like this hurts my ❤️ too because I always think, what if it were me?
I also get real choked up and say a prayer for any one in an ambulance. I followed behind my husband's ambulance when he was critical (and dying-but didn't) and I know the desperation one has with their LO inside. Gettin' choked up now just remembering. 😢
I figure it's an over active "emotional" gland. Whatever the case, I know God hears us.
Istuscany- I like you feel the same about this site. Before I found it, I felt like no one understood what I felt. Now I read so many who feel or have felt or will feel like I do and have. It is a nice family of people. May God bless you also.
All of her edicts (that induced an eye roll from me when I was younger) are now my edicts.
No waxy chocolate.
No crap like Little Debbie or Hostess Sno-Balls.
Blech to name-brand mass-market grocery store cookies.
Homemade pie/cake/cookies (or select bakeries) only.
NO frosting-in-a-can.
And finally: No-bake cheesecake is not cheesecake.
Luv ya, Mom. Once I grew up a little....even when we disagreed, we always agreed on all that!
As the storm rages outside with wind, sleet, ice, snow and rain (sometimes all at once), and it sounds like the house is being sandblasted by the ice hitting it, I'm thankful:
I have a roof over my head. It may not be the roof I wanted, but I have it.
I have plenty of food if I'm unable to get out for a bit.
I still have power, so I can stay warm and do my client work.
Doing client work means I can make an income.
I have a washer, dryer and dishwasher - all things that make my life easier on a daily basis - and if that seems silly to be thankful for, try living without them for a while!
I have a vehicle that may not be fancy or brand new (in fact, it's 14 yrs old), but it gets me from point A to point B and has taken me on many long trips without failing me.
I have family and friends who will come to my rescue if something bad happens.
Mother Nature's sandblaster is back in action. Ice is scouring the house, but I'm inside, snug and warm. :-)
Lots of blessings this weekend. A great sermon with a few heart-stopping moments, delicious dinner, some much-needed rain gently moving into Northern CA.
Today I had the blessing of working outside in the yard for awhile. I had spent the morning and afternoon with my dad and was getting fatigued by being inside all day, then the chance to be outside came. We are having beautiful mild weather now and the sun felt great. Thank you, Lord.
Glad you are happy with the new flooring.
I was happy for blue skies and sunshine today. I was feeling sad about my dad, but wanted to check this thread for a lift. Take care my friend. Thinking of you all.
All the time.
She made me a little crocheted purse that I keep my cell phone charger in. Today I held it close and I could "feel" her and I felt better, even though the tears.
I'm blessed to have had her friendship.
We should treat each day as if it were our last, 'cause ya' never know if it will be.
Cdn- I am sorry you are feeling sad right now. I understand, I miss my Dad everyday. But what a blessing that we miss them, that means we loved them so much.
Send- Amen.God is good everyday and everyday God is good.
Sue- I am sorry about your friend. I am so glad you were blessed with such a friendship, and that you have a treasure of a gift she made you (with love I am sure) to feel close to her. You are so right about treating each other like its our last day. I try and keep that in mind and show love often, cuz you are right we never know.
Much love, Hugs and prayers for all of you.