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The weather.....
a typical crisp late December morning...37 degrees and sunny.
Right now I am....
running the gamut of extreme emotions...reflecting on the last few weeks..our dearest children and new granddaughter got off this morning to return home from our wonderful visit for the holidays....remembering precious scenes like this
this,
and spending some time with momma!
Thinking....
how blessed we were that our daughter and little Birdie were able to come to us a week early to be here during the most cataclysmic days of my life...they arrived the eve of my father's passing,,, praise the Lord I at least know that his spirit was attuned to their visit with him, for he had already lost physical consciousness.
and I am so blessed to know that his passing was peaceful and I have total assurance that he celebrated his first Christmas with the angels and the Lord.
how blessed we were that our daughter and little Birdie were able to come to us a week early to be here during the most cataclysmic days of my life...they arrived the eve of my father's passing,,, praise the Lord I at least know that his spirit was attuned to their visit with him, for he had already lost physical consciousness.
Looking forward to...
returning to some semblance of normalcy... in one way, it was a blessing that dad's death coincided with the holiday, for it meant that the kids would be here during the most crucial time of my grief, and we were together to share in that.And we also, now see the arrival of our precious Birdie, as God's gift to us knowing that we would need a special touch from heaven during this time.I realize Christmas will never be quite the same, but I am learning that as seasons of life come and go, the passing of old traditions make way for new and now being caught up in the midst of this ebb and flow, I am learning to just be in the moment and enjoy what the Lord has for us.... He knows best what we need, when we need it.This has been so evident throughout this month of ups and downs. So I have clung to my family and friends, their love and support and now it is time to move up and outward, back into real time of my life... get those dozens of written "thank yous" finished and mailed and set about making new goals for the new year.
returning to some semblance of normalcy... in one way, it was a blessing that dad's death coincided with the holiday, for it meant that the kids would be here during the most crucial time of my grief, and we were together to share in that.And we also, now see the arrival of our precious Birdie, as God's gift to us knowing that we would need a special touch from heaven during this time.I realize Christmas will never be quite the same, but I am learning that as seasons of life come and go, the passing of old traditions make way for new and now being caught up in the midst of this ebb and flow, I am learning to just be in the moment and enjoy what the Lord has for us.... He knows best what we need, when we need it.This has been so evident throughout this month of ups and downs. So I have clung to my family and friends, their love and support and now it is time to move up and outward, back into real time of my life... get those dozens of written "thank yous" finished and mailed and set about making new goals for the new year.
On my reading pile....
so many books.... I received some wonderful ones for Christmas...
at the moment I am reading
at the moment I am reading
An Irish Country Christmas, by Patrick Taylor
a lovely review
"This was one of those rare books that one hates to have end. You will wish to stay in this place and continue with the setting, the characters and the mood. "An Irish Country Christmas" is certain to shoot to the top of every best seller list with this engaging tale everyone will wish to call their own. Having not read the others in the series this reviewer is anxious to order them and continue the charmed escape to the Irish countryside. If not already thought of, this series cries to be a boxed set full of lovely illustrations. In troubled times, this writing is just what the soul needs!"
I will share on the others next time.
Daily Bible reading... Ezekiel
We are actually doing a home Bible Study on Spiritual Warfare and this study has really opened my eyes to the importance of God's provision of the weapons of our spiritual battles because in this world we are bombarded all the time!
On my TV.....
reruns of Downton Abbey in preparation for season 4 beginning early January
Hallmark Christmas movies
Blog HoppingHallmark Christmas movies
alas, I just havent had time to
On my to do list....
Sit by the tree and just think about stuff
I refuse to undo Christmas until mid January
cleanse my system and plan an exercise regime'
(implementing it may be another story)
Looking around the house....
From the camera:
The extreme blessing my prayer Sista's are to me, and getting to spend some Birdie time!
On my prayer list.....
Our family, parents, daughter , Little Birdie*, son-in law,
Our church, and church family
our nation, leaders,
Israel and the Middle East
Bible verse, Devotional or thoughtful words:
Sometimes we forget we have an enemy. Today, as we prepare for what lies ahead, let these words of wisdom remind us life's battles aren't meant to be fought in our own strength:
"Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes." ~Eph. 6:11
"Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes." ~Eph. 6:11
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