September Blessings ~ Counting It All Joy! (Week Four)

COUNTING IT ALL JOY!

Summer slips into Fall

As the first signs 

Of the changing seasons

Fastly approach

As we count the days to the Equinox

No more skipping in the meadows

 As children running off to school

Playgrounds fill 

With bouncing balls and skip ropes

Giggles and laughter 

As the days grow shorter

The mornings brisker

The evenings cooler

In the colors in the trees

The first fluttering dances 

Of the falling leaves

The last hurrah of the closing

Of Summer

We watch  with anticipation

The turning of the seasons

From Summer to Fall

~Beth~

September 22~ Good morning! Last day of Summer and first day of Fall today. The weather here is beautiful but know heading north I will feel the change in the weather and the season. An early rise for a full day. I know it's going to have some tough moments but blessings will be wrapped up in just the right places at the right time. Always something to be thankful for. 

1. Morning coffee as I get ready for my long day ahead of. 

2. Car loaded and I'm ready to hit the road. 

3. Being able to go to Susan funeral. 

4. Seeing Melody, Michelle, Robert, Kelly, and all the grandchildren as well as the great grandchildren. Love to you all! 

5. Stopping in Willows and seeing Kellie and having lunch. Thank you! The one more hurrah before heading back to Oregon. 

6. Seeing all the thankful signs from Redding on to the first responders and firefighters. 

7. The incredible drive seeing the devastation through the Siskiyous from the Carr and Delta fires. So thankful to those who have fought those fires. 

8. Stopping and stretching along the way. 

9. Being back in Oregon 

10. Thank you Jim for opening your home to me and the great T-bone steak dinner. 

11. The beautiful hand painted sunset this evening. 

12. Great conversation with an old friend. 

Thank you Lord for another day filled with many blessings to numerous to count. Thank you for blessing me with one more day to write another chapter in my story. Blessings

September 23~ Good morning! Awwww......slept in until 7 a.m. what a wonderful gift. And I slept really well too. So nice! But now it's time to rise and get this day moving. Already so thankful for the extra rest. I know this is going to be a day filled with more blessings to be thankful for as this first official day of Fall shines her golden sunshine upon us. 

1. Morning coffee with Jim. 

2. Loving on Athena before I took off. 

3. Stopping at the Apple Peddler for breakfast. A great little rest stop for a stretch and yummy meal. 

4. Making good timing on the highway. 

5. Phone call from Crystal. So appreciate you checking in on me and my travels. Thank you for the prayers. Love you! 

6. Playing ball with Marshall! I couldn't throw the ball enough for my four legged friend. 

7. Nice glass of wine after a long drive with a friend. 

8. Getting my car washed and they let me go through twice to get the bugs off. 

9. Getting my bills paid. Still a few more to write out. But for the most part I can say this month is taken care. 

10. Hot shower with great water presser. 

11. In my bed in my home! There is no place like home and your own bed. 

Thank you Lord for another day of blessings poured out upon me. Thank you for always meeting each and every one of my needs and more. Blessings

September 24~ Good morning! It's still dark out! You know the seasons are changing when it's still dark when you wake up and the evening light fades fast into the sunset. It's the first week of Fall and a step in a direction in my life as I've closed one chapter and opening a new one. Excited to to see where this new journey will lead me. So as I rise for my morning coffee I know the blessings will be pouring in from all directions. 

1. Phone call from Crystal with lots of wisdom love, prayers and engagement. 

2. Finding my box at my gate filled with the goodies I had ordered from Lisa. So excited about trying these eye colors out. Thank you! 

3. A message from Melissa about a haircut and getting her Mary Kay skin care. 

4. Getting the mortgage payment made and in the mail. 

5. Finding my way around downtown to my job orientation. 

6. Great front row parking. 

7. Meeting some of my new coworkers that I will be working with. 

8. Having a Dairy Queen dinner and dessert. 

9. Happy to had my sweater today to keep the chills off. 

10. Support and love from family and friends. 

Thank you Lord for another day to celebrate the journey of my life. Thank you for your daily provisions and love. Blessings

September 25~ Good morning! Rough night! But finally fall asleep and slept. The darker mornings make it so hard to rise and shine. But with the changing season comes the darker and shorter days. Though that means my days will be stuffed with more blessings in a shorter span to be ever so thankful for. 

1. Morning phone call with smiles. 

2. Morning coffee 

3. Curling back up in bed and just resting. 

4. Making appointments for tomorrow's adventures in business and errand running. 

5. Talking to Gary about my account and realizing all is well. Thank goodness! 

6. Getting luggage and fans put into the shed. 

7. Microwave 

8. Walk to mailbox 

9. Talking with my sister Rosie 

10. Having the doors open and letting all the wonderful fresh air in. 

11. The changing color in the trees. 

12. Phone call from Denise. Thank you for your information and insight. 

13. A text from Randi. Let's get together and catch up. 

YES! Thank you Lord for another great day filled with everything I have need of. Thank you for working out all the little details that I don't even think about, that are taken for granted everyday. Thank you for a day of rest. Blessings

September 26~ Good morning! Oh but an early morning it was too! 4 a.m.wide awake and cannot go back to sleep. What is up with that?Then it's time to rise and shine at 6 a.m. Beginning to believe what my daughters and everyone says that sleep is overrated! I don't think so....but I guess I will have time for that when God calls me home. So I have been praying all morning since I couldn't go back to sleep. I'm sure there was answered prayers in the mix. I have to say God never ceases to amaze me and wow me. Makes me thankful all the easier for the many gifts he blesses me with daily. 

1.Up and ready to create smiles of beauty today. Got to love Wednesday! 

2. Thankful for our first responders and those that protect us on a daily basis. Thank you! 

3. A different route to Oregon City. Still peaceful and beautiful and a mini vacation.

 4. Seeing Dolores and her mom. Such wonderful beautiful ladies; I have the honor of caring for their hair needs weekly as well as being able to call them my friends. 

5. Crystal and her all inspiring words of encouragement and prayers. 

6. The beautiful drive today I had in many directions around Oregon City, Canby, and Wilsonville then back home. 

7. Seeing Melissa and doing her hair today as well. Truly a day of beauty it was. Love that smile Melissa. 

8. My two amazing walks today I got to take in between appointments. Each equally has fun and both offered something different and refreshing. Nature, history,animals the great outdoors what else could you ask for. 

9. Fun phone calls and conversation that lightened the day and brought much laughter. 

10.Having my sister Rosie, spend the night with her fur babies. 

11. Watching Hart to Hart with my sister tonight. 

12. Long hot shower. 

13.Prayers with Robyn that reach across the miles and stretch to heaven. 

Thank you for always checking in with me. Yes! These are few of the many blessings that have filled my day. Thank you Lord for always filling my barns store house to over filling and meeting all of myneeds far above what I could dream or imagine.Blessings

September 27~ Good morning! WOW! Again awake at 4 a.m. Not sure what this is all about. But okay I will just lay here and pray. I hear rustling around in the front room. Must be time to truly rise and shine. Love those puppies and my sister. Wish they could stay longer. But I know there will be visits soon in the future. Thankful to spend the morning with my sister Rose Before she takes off. The padder of four legged fur babies. What's not to love about this morning and already a handful of many blessings to be thankful for. 

1. Morning coffee and puppy love. 

2. Morning protection from the fur babies. 

3. Morning chat with sister. 

4. Crystal love when we can chat and pray on the phone. Thank you. Such a great way to start the day. 

5. Laughter and humor always welcome.It makes my day. 

6. Surprise visit from David and a pot of coffee with him and catching up on life. 

7. Love my shiny new car. The detail was awesome! Thank you! 

8. Several short walks in the beautiful sunshine today. 

9. Picking up my ring.It turned out really nice. Glad I have protection on my jewels. Repairs and cleaning for free! 

10. Black licorice 

11. The twinkling stars in the evening sky! 

Thank you Lord for this day you have given filled with sunshine,family, fur babies and friends that fill my day with so much beauty. And the many provisions that meet my daily needs. Blessings

September 28~ Good morning! It was a late night....but once I fall asleep it was good. Then wide awake at 5 a.m. goodness me! Just want to sleep. It is dark and a bit chilly in the morning. The seasons have changed. With the season change brings new things to see and explore to be thankful for. 

1. Staying in bed a bit longer than normal today. 

2. Wrapped up in fuzzy blankets 

3. Lazily getting ready for my day. 

4. Coffee and out the door for errands 

5. Finding the floral cover I was looking for. So excited! 

6. Walking around Lowe's taking in all the Holiday decorations and the Fall foliage and flowers. 6. Fun laughter and humor that lightens my day. 

7. The beautiful Fall sunshine with the East County breezes. 

8. Kicking back on the couch and watching some of my recorded programs. 

9. Amber calling. Love hearing from my daughter. 

10. A call from Mary and a bit of a catch up. Loved hearing from you. It's been much to long. 

11. Thankful to be a grandmother to my amazing grandchildren. 

12. That today my number 3 grandson was born 19 years ago. Happy birthday Nick! I love you. 

13. Being able to pray and stand for some friends in need. 

Lord thank you for the many opportunities of the day that has been filled with your goodness and richness. For meeting my various needs and blessing me as a mother and grandparent. Thank you! Blessings

September 29~ Good morning! Up and down all night. But love the darker mornings, so I was able to roll over and sleep a bit longer. One of the things I do like about Fall and Winter. Plans changed for today so I will make this a lazy Saturday that I'm sure I will be so thankful for. 

1. Snuggling back into bed and sleeping till 7:30 a.m. 

2. Lounging in pj's 

3. The nice lady on the phone helping me get some information. 

4. The grey overcast Fall day that holds a quiet relaxing beauty. 

5. A walk to the mailbox 

6. Sweats and sweaters, comfortable clothing. 

7. Lounging on the couch 

8. Water and lots of it! 

9. Rolaids 

10. Laughing hard when my sister Christine called me wondering where I was. Home ..... she thought I showed up and was downstairs unannounced! Nope! Still laughing! Love my sister's. 

Thank you Lord for this quiet relaxing Fall day. For peace and all my needs meet. Just a simple quiet day that gives rest to my soul. So grateful! Thank you! Blessings

September 30~ Good morning! Last day of September and truly it feels like Fall is in full swing. Dark and gloomy clouds, chilly in the house. Thinking I'm going to have to get my warmer wardrobe out. Slept in a bit this morning after tossing and turning. Time to get myself put together for the day. Wonder what excitement awaits to be thankful for. 

1. Hot showers and morning coffee with prayers. It's the best way to start the day. 

2. Laughter through many texts messages. 

3. Leftovers for lunch. 

4. My sweater 

5. Throw blankets to cover up with while I watch TV. 

6. Lou next door coming over for a short visit, and asking me to come see her new furniture. Nice! 

7. Thank you Cindy for the help on my letter. 

8. Happy hour with Cindy and Mary Ann. Great time! Thank you! 

9. The great phone call from Jim today interviewing me. Definitely a highlight of laughter in my day. 

10. Going for walk with Cindy and the dogs. I really miss not having a fur baby. Thank you for asking me along. 

11. Out in Cindy's garden picking fresh veggies. Thank you for the bag full of goodies. 

12. Being able to smell all the different scents in the air. 

Thank you Lord for today's gifts and blessings, spoken and unspoken. Thank you for always meeting each need. As I say Goodbye to September and close this month and day I look forward to seeing all the opportunities and adventures that await me. Blessings

September Blessings ~ Counting It All Joy! (Week Three)

COUNTING IT ALL JOY!

Summer slips into Fall

As the first signs 

Of the changing seasons

Fastly approach

As we count the days to the Equinox

No more skipping in the meadows

 As children running off to school

Playgrounds fill 

With bouncing balls and skip ropes

Giggles and laughter 

As the days grow shorter

The mornings brisker

The evenings cooler

In the colors in the trees

The first fluttering dances 

Of the falling leaves

The last hurrah of the closing

Of Summer

We watch  with anticipation

The turning of the seasons

From Summer to Fall

~Beth~

September 15~ Good morning! Yet another early morning rise. Time to get moving and get my granddaughters going. We are to be at the venue early today. It's going to be a long full day of festivities. It's wedding day! There will be plenty to be thankful for on this special occasion. 

1. Thank morning cup of coffee. 

2. Getting to the venue without getting lost. 

3. Being apart of this special day for the bride. 

4. Doing the brides grandma's hair for her. Truly an honor. 

5. The help I received when loaded down with bags, getting them to my car. So appreciate. 

6. Meeting some very lovely people. 

7. Polly the dog that sported the 49er scarf. 

8. Taking some fun crazy pictures. Some by myself, one with my daughter, one with granddaughter, and one with a young man named Kevin. What fun! 

9. Dancing! And loved dancing with my granddaughter Mickenzee that was great fun! 

10. Watching my daughter Heather catch the bridal bouquet. 

11. Then watching B-man catch the garter. 

12. The help I received getting my car at the end of the evening so very grateful. 

13. Getting back to Heather's house safely. 

14. My feet up! Lord there is so much more to add that I'm truly very grateful for. 

Thank you for this beautiful day and being a participant in this special wedding day of Melissa and Tim. Thank you Lord for the many provisions and blessings throughout this day. Blessings

September 16~ Good morning! A restless sleep but I did sleep past 7 a.m. so I'm happy with the little extra I got. Lots of pain already today. But it is time to rise and shine and push through and see all the things I have to be thankful for today. 

1. Waking up at my daughter's home with my grandchildren and daughter. 

2. Going to church with them as a family and worshiping the Lord. 

3. The beautiful sunshine coming into the last week of Summer. 

4. My two feet and legs that I am able to walk. 

5. My faith and belief in the Lord. And my testimony of all He has done for me. 

6. A long afternoon nap. All of us took one today at Heather's house. 

7. Contagious smiles that spread joy and beauty. I received one today that brightened my world to a lightening show of fireworks. You couldn't look at this lady without smiling and catching her joy. Thank you Lord for this woman and her beautiful smiles. 

8. Heather taking us out for a milkshake before church this evening at Bullwinkle's Drive Inn. Thank you! 

9. Prayer service 

10. Hot long showers. 

11. Water 

Thank you Lord for another day filled with lots of rest, your comfort and peace. As I rested in you as you met all of my needs I had need of. Blessings

September 17~ Good morning! Where did the weekend go? It's Monday and a new week. Time to rise and shine. Heather has these little people that need to get ready and off to school. Wonder what exciting things await me today!?! I'm positive I will have plenty more amazing things to be thankful for. 

1. Always my morning coffee. Thank you Heather for making a pot for me. 

2. A morning call that always brings laughter. 

3. Being able to help Heather get the front living area and front bathroom straighten up. 

4. Phone call from Ron (Ronnie) today. Happy birthday to London! Can hardly wait to see you. 

5. Kellie coming into Rio Linda and spending the day and evening with me. It was great seeing you. Time flew by. Love you! 

6. Dinner with Kellie, Heather, and the kids. 

7. Yo Go Yogurt. Thank you for the yummy treat Kellie. 

8. Sitting watching Rebecca on Facebook with Kellie. So much fun! 

9. Doing fun photos with Kellie today. 

10. Listening to great music. 

Thank you Lord for another day of Summer and smiles laced with family and great friends. Blessings

September 18~ Good morning! School days always up early to get ready for school. Would've loved to sleep in. Restless night. You never know how much you miss your own bed until you haven't been in your own bed for weeks. None the less time to rise to a beautiful day. Kids off to school and Heather sleeping. These are the first of many blessings to be thankful for. 

1. Morning coffee and quiet time. Which who knew I could miss quiet. But I'm sure when I go home I'll miss the activities and noise of my grandchildren. 

2. Morning conversation with great sense of humor bringing me smiles. 

3. Sitting in the living room enjoying the front door being open as the sun flows in and I take in all the many activities going on outside in the neighborhood.

 4. Being able to hear. Truly a blessing to hear all the many different sounds around me. 

5. Meeting my son Ronnie for lunch. Thank you! Wish we had more time. But enjoyed every minute we had. Love you! 

6. Watching my daughter Heather sleep just like when she was a child. I still love watching my babies sleep. Gives me a warm peaceful feeling. 

7. Going shopping with Heather to pick a few things up for the house. 

8. Seeing Susan. It's really fun being in town and running into extended family and friends. 

9. Having a bowl of sherbert ice cream. 

10. Going to evening services with Heather and the kids. 

Thank you Lord for another day filled with many blessings that you have provided from the time I opened my eyes till I lay my head down to rest. I am blessed thank you! Blessings

September 19~ Good morning! The joy's of waking early with little ones getting ready for school. Brings back memories. Yes! This is why we are moms when we are young. So with the excitement of the morning already starting I'm sure this day will be packed full of treasured blessings to be thankful for. 

1. Going to Heather's second job with her.

 2. Early morning wake up call with laughter and smiles. 

3. Taking a walk with Heather and Miss Patty. 

4. Starbucks coffee with Heather and Miss Patty. Thank you Heather. 

5. Finding a new welcome sign for both Heather and I. Love the dollar tree. 

6. Finding a bag to carry three days of clothing in at DD's. Best yet its on wheels. 

7. Going to see Rose and all the four legged fur babies. 

8. Seeing Linda and meeting her beautiful granddaughter. What a cutie full of smiles.

 9. Seeing Susan and sitting on the patio having a water and catching up a bit. Love her yard and garden so peaceful. Has big bumblebees too. 

10. Coffee and donuts with Rose, Linda, and Pat. What a great afternoon of fun chatting. 

11. Homemade spaghetti for dinner. 

12. Watching Fuller house with my daughter Heather and the granddaughters. 

Yes the blessings come from all directions filling my day with so much to be thankful for. Thank you Lord for another day filled with many riches and blessings that will turn into beautiful memories for a lifetime. Blessings

September 20~ Good morning! Early rises......kids up for school...dental appointments....a trip to the airport. So many activities filling the morning. My day is already starting with buckets of blessings to be thankful for already. 

1. Happy good morning phone call that brings morning smiles and laughter. 

2. Being able to pick up Brandy at the airport this morning for the girls. Oregon meets California.....let the fun times begin! 

3. Morning coffee at Rio Java and seeing Jodi. Love you! 

4. Laughing so hard from the belly. 

5. Having lunch with Heather, Brandy, and B-man at In - Out Burgers. 

6. Having late afternoon formosa's with Melissa and Brandy.

7. Fun with family this evening. Games, laughter, and TV. 

8. Tim Donovan to the rescue tonight when dinner was being cooked. He helped put out the fire in the kitchen. Now not just Melissa Donovan hero but the hero tonight at the Webber household. 

9. Yummy BBQ chicken dinner. Thank you Heather and Melissa. 

10. Watching B-man and Aiden play with the catapult sticks and balls. 

11. Loving on my grandson B-man. He is a snuggly bug. 

Thank you Lord for another great day of blessings on this beautiful late Summer day. Loving the last hot days of Summer and family. Thank you for blessing me Lord with the riches of my family. Blessings

September 21~ Good morning! It's the last Friday of Summer! The sun is shining brightly and its going to be in the 90's. Time to rise and shine another early morning kids to get up for school and time to dress for the day's activities. Already my day is filling up with blessings to be thankful for as we head into this beautiful day. 

1. For the Black Rifle AK Espresso coffee. I am going to have to order me some of this yummy coffee. 

2. Smiles and laughter in phone conversations. 

3. Repacking my car and luggage. 

4. Driving through parts of town and remembering where I have been and where I am now. Thanking God for His mercy, grace, and love. 

5. Getting to see Tricia and spend the afternoon with her. Just not long enough. You must come up to Oregon. 

6. Lunch at Serritella's. Really enjoyed my portobello chicken and pasta. Thank you for lunch Tricia. 

7. Driving by old haunts of childhood days. How life has changed! 

8. Taking Mickenzee and B-man to Paisley's birthday party. 

9. The yummy banana chocolate torte cake. Rick's dessert Diner on J Street in Sacramento. How decadent. 

10. The apple butter that my daughter brought back from Apple Hill today for me. 

Thank you! Another day filled with many blessings that I have been blessed with. Thank you Lord for so much more than is listed here. For the provisions provided daily the love of family and friends. Blessings