Lent Letters to God ~ Day 8~9

Mark 5:28

For she said, “If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well.”

Wednesday was great work day for me. I was super blessed by my clients and a few added extras. Even a gentleman came to get his hair cut. He so liked it he brought his bride of 72 years down to meet me. I was so blessed to see the love. I got some errands done and was feeling really blessed. Stopped to see hubby at work and things went a little south. Or maybe that was a whole lots south. And continued to spiral down hill from that point on. If only I would have said touch me Lord. But...I didn't. The things you learn in life along the journey. Thankful God loves me where ever I am.

Dear Lord thank you for always loving me right where I am. That all I have to say is touch me and I will be made whole. I love that we just have to call out your Sons name and you hear us. Thank you Lord even in our despair you watch over us and make us whole when we stop and call upon your name. Thank you Lord for even in our shortness you already made provision for us. Lord I thank you and give you the honor and the glory for all that you are doing and working out in my life in Jesus name Amen

Mark 11:24

“Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”

Today was getting laundry finished up. Paying bills and making business calls. Some which aren't always easy to make. Sitting before the Lord seeking His face and forgiveness in prayers. Asking for direction. Praying for multiple needs. Prayer is humbling! Whether your lifting others up which is extremely humbling and asking God for direction in life. It is always wonderful to watch Him work in our behalf as we believe to receive. Then when it comes to pass it is even more humbling to know that it was by his hand and love for us in His perfect timing that all will work out together for His glory in heaven.

Dear Lord as I seek your face and ask you to direct my path and shine your light upon the darkness and broken pieces of my heart I thank you that you are already mending them and healing them in Jesus name. I thank you that your word is a light unto me and a road map for my life as I seek you and your kingdom and righteousness. I thank you Lord as I come to you in pray that you are already answering my prayers and bringing them to pass. I thank you Lord that you see our needs and you have already made provision before we have even asked. I thank you Lord that in my weakness I am made strong in you. I thank you that you watch over me and hear my hearts cry. I thank you that I do believe and I do receive in Jesus name Amen

Sometimes it is very hard to pray. Do you have difficult in prayers in the storms of life or any other times?

Lent Letters to God ~ Day 7

Hebrews 13:9

…it is good that the heart be established by grace…

Today started with a very rough start. It was rocky to say the least. I tried to turn the day around. It did gradual get better. Though I must say it wasn't one of my best day for me emotionally. Glad to see the day come to an end. It was a very successful day business wise. I had three appoints and made a little cash to put towards bills. My oldest daughter Heather she is amazing always praying and asking the lord to help her mom. Also spoke with middle daughter today as well. WOW! I know my daughters love me. I didn't speak with youngest but if this two are an example I'm truly the most blessed mom in the world. I also spoke with my mom today. I love her so. 

Dear Lord I am so grateful for your grace for days like today. I thank you Lord for being there in the darkness carrying me through to the light on the side of your love and grace. Lord I thank you for all that you do for me and how you bless me beyond my wildest dreams. For those friends ships that I struggle with when I know that you have a greater plan than the one I see before me. I just need to stop and listen and know you are directing my path as you lead me to still quiet waters. I thank you for standing with me even when I just want to let go and just give up. You send those to help me see the grace and love and what you have for me. I thank you that your heart is for your loved ones and that you will never leave us or forsake us. That you love us to much to leave us where we are. I thank you for helping me and guiding me through the storm of live to the mountain top of Victory. I love you Lord and I thank you for loving me even when I'm unlovable. Thank you Lord thank you Lord. I love you! Beth

Do you thank God for the storms as you walk through them?

Lent Letters To God ~ Day 4, 5, 6

For the word of God is quick, and powerful,
and sharper than any two edged sword.…
— Hebrews 4:12

Saturday was a day filled some sunshine after sleeping most of the day away on Friday i knew I had to get up and start moving. I so wanted to crawl back under my covers and hide. I'm thinking if I could do that all my hardships and nightmares that I'm living would go away. Not the case at all. But...I manged to get moving and had a pretty good day. The sun was shining so that made it much easier to get out and about. Got to the bank, a little shopping done. Then some phone calls that I had neglected due to the fact I was ignoring all phone calls and texts as I was burying myself. Thankful that those that love me wont let me do that. 

Dear Lord thank you for your word and your love that you have given us. I thank you that you know what we all need. That we can open your word to any page and it will minister to us right where we are at. I thank you Lord for your love that you send it to us through your word and sweet Holy Spirit and those that you love to us. That they are there for us when we cannot seem to fight above the battle you send the prefect laborer across out path to help us fight the good fight of faith Lord. I thank you for all that you are doing in and through each one of us daily Lord. I thank you for a new day and a fresh beginning through your gift of life in Jesus name Amen.


Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Sunday is a day of wanting to snuggle up and not get up at all and just curl up under the blankets and watch movies. Manged to watch a few movies. I didn't get up and get dressed until almost four in the afternoon. I didn't want to get dressed at all. But guest arrived for a visit then a surprise dinner invitation. So curling up under blankets all day wasn't going to happen. I did enjoy the few movies I did watch. I will have to try a movie day another day. God is always making sure I don't lay in my depression and the storm I'm going through. So grateful He loves me so much.

Dear Lord I'm thankful for Godly movies that reflect your love and your righteousness. I'm thankful that I could curl up with a friend for most the day and watch a few movies that draw us closer to you. I'm thankful for how you work in our lives even when we don't see it Lord. I'm grateful you are always there loving me and showing me that your love. Thankful even in my depression and lost I can find you and your kingdom and what you have for me. I am so happy to be your child even in the difficult storms of live. Thank you for loving me even when I feel like no one could love me Lord. Thank you for drawing me close so that all that I need is found in you and you will add to it as I seek ye first and your kingdom and righteousness. I love you Lord thank you!


John 10:10
“I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

Today Monday the 23rd has been one of my better days in awhile. Worked around our new home. Did a bunch of small projects that have been on my to do list. It felt good working around the house and helping each other out. It was great to smile and laugh. The sun was out the drapes open letting the sunshine in. It was great to be excited about getting some of these projects done. Trying to find a new happy place isn't always easy. But....with God all things are possible. I know this road ahead will be hard but I am not alone. The best part is true. God did come to give us life more abundantly. Thank you!!! 

Dear Lord thank you for the Sunshine that shined brightly through my windows today letting a breath of fresh air flow through our home. I thank you that you gave us peace. That we were able to work on small projects together with a smile and some laughter. It was great to see things take shape and know that you blessed us with each one of those items, as well as the gifts and talents to get them done Lord. We thank you for friends that hold us in prayers and see our struggles and love us through each one. Lord I thank you for the flowers that bloom even when darkness falls on my heart; you send the sunshine and the love of your Son that brings life and life more abundantly. Thank you Lord for all that you are doing and going to do in our lives in Jesus name Amen 

Do you search for Gods love and sunshine in your sorrow and loss?

Lent Letters To God ~ 2015 ~ Day 3

Isaiah 40:31

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

As each day comes I try and find what the message is that I am to learn. Today it was rest. As it seemed all I wanted to do is sleep. My sisters wanted me to come down for the weekend. It was the hand reaching out to me. The one that God is sending in this time of loss and pain. Though I'm not sure I will head out to see them....As I have another friend that is here from out of town who always lifts my spirits when I am down. It is a strange Lent season for me. I'm sure that is why the Lent letters this year. As I wasn't going to do them....But it was what I was lead to do. God always seems to know what we need to draw us closer to Him so we can hear from Him and follow His perfect direction in a messed up world that we are to bring light and hope to. 

Dear Lord I thank you that you do renew our strength and give us what we need as we wait upon you. I thank you that you do mount us up on wings of eagles far above the trails and tribulations of this world and held tightly in your loving care. That we wont grow weary from the race and that you above given us everything we will need as we follow you and what you have for us Lord. I thank you that you reveal to us your goodness even in the darkness of our lives. That you have plans for us not to harm us but to prosper us Lord. I thank you Lord that your will would be done and not our will Lord. That we would continue to lean upon your and not our own understanding in Jesus name. I thank you that you see the full picture of our lives and are weaving it into something far more beautiful than we could ever dream or imagine Lord. I thank you that you are taking those broken pieces the broken toys and fixing them into a tapestry of beauty. Turning those ashes into beauty that you would be glorified in the midst and it would show the world your love for them and us. That you will give all the strength to those who ask and you will renew them and we will not grow weary as you have promised. Thank you Lord for showing your self strong in our lives that others may see and come to know you and serve and be healed in their brokenness and loss in Jesus name Amen

I love you Lord Beth

Are you have struggles in your journey of Lent season?

Lent Letters To God~ 2015 ~ Day 1

In past years I have enjoyed doing Lent letters to God during Lent season and have grown from them every time I have committed to doing them. This year I have decided to do them once again. I feel it will draw me closer to my Father in heaven and help me through some of my dessert walk. I know when we commit to follow the Lord and do something for him He speaks and we can hear Him more clearly. I look forward to this time of growth and quiet time with Him as I write my Lent letters. 

This is Ash Wednesday and a time to refocus and commit to the Lord. To draw near unto Him as we give up and lean in to Him as we grow in our walk and life with Him leading us as He speaks to our heart and souls. 

Lent is a season of the Christian Year where Christians focus on simple living, prayer, and fasting in order to grow closer to God. It's the forty days before Easter. Lentexcludes Sundays because every Sunday is like a little Easter.

Ester 4:1
When Mordecai learned all that had been done, Mordecai tore his clothesand put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and he cried out with a loud and bitter cry.

Dear Lord as we come into this Lent season I ask you to reveal to me the things that you would want me to learn and grow in the things of you Father. Show me your grace and mercy Lord. Thank you Lord that we can cry out to you and seek your face in loving forgiveness. Lord I thank you that you have sent your only Son to save me and that you rose Him from the grave of death; so that we all might be saved and have every lasting life with you. And that are sins are forgiven and that we are the healed. That we have everything we will ever need in you Lord. I thank you that as this season of Lent beginnings that you will reveal your self in a new way to me that you have never before done. That you will heal my broken heart and show me your grace and love in a new way. I thank you Lord that you are looking forward to the time we will be spending together as I seek your face and voice in my life and the things that you want to teach me and show me. I thank you for the healing and growth that will take place as we walk through this 40 days of wilderness that removes the dross from this broken and wounded soul Lord. I thank you for sending your Son to us that we may have a bridge of love and forgiveness to every lasting life with you in Jesus name. I love you Lord and give you all the glory and praise for all that you are doing and have done in my life as we look to the lover of our souls in Jesus name Amen

Love Beth

 What are you doing for Lent or giving up for the Lent season?

Lent Letter's To God~ 40

Dear Lord,

Here we are on Palm Sunday already. What an amazing journey we have been on together. And continue too. I love the walk I have with you. Even when i may not understand all that is going on. Thank you for always being there with me.

Today I cleaned the Caddie out to get it ready to put up on Craig's list for sell. I pray we get what we ask for it and that Hubby will have a new car by the end of the week.

It is hard when he and I share the vehicle as it makes it hard to take care of other business that needs to be done.
CK and I went on several walks today. The sun was out. It made me feel so much better. I sure have been needing that sunshine in my life.
I felt like I got a lot accomplished once again today. It has left me very tired though I might say.

I will be driving Hubby to work tomorrow morning so it will be an early call for me. In fact all week will be like that. Thank you for infusing me with your strength, love, renewed freshness for each day that I wont lack in any area Lord. That both hubby and I will have more energy then we know what to do with and that the work of our hands our blessed and everything we set our hands to shall prosper in Jesus name.

The neighbor across the way was cleaning around the dug up flowerbeds trying to make them look so much nicer. I sure hope they do something with them real soon. It looks so naked out there without any beautiful plants and flowers.

I watched a couple of wonderful movies on the Hallmark channel today. They so both spoke to me about you and your perfect love for us. And how you have our lives in the very Palm of your hands. Thank you for revealing more of your wonderful love to me today in a new way. They both made me cry and as well made me more thankful for all that you have blessed me with. It is so easy to forget.

I thank you for the miracles of everyday that you bless me with Lord. There are so many. The walks, the shelter of my home but mostly the shelter you provide daily for me. It surpasses anything I could every dream or want. Thank you.

I love you so much Lord. my words seem so inadequate to express the love I have for you.

I'm going to close but will meet you again in a bit as we close the day in prayers and meet you in my dreams.

Goodnight Lord

Your daughter Beth

Is the sunshine out where you live?

Lent Letter's To God~ 39

Dear Lord,

I had planned to be able to sit and write you a wonderful letter this evening. That was not to be as my wonderful sister called and asked me to hang out with her while she waited to pick up my other sister her daughter and the baby from New York. It was a late night flight. So we hand out in the restaurant visiting and catching up on life and things.

So as you see this letter will be very short as it is gone into the next day of blessings. So that means two letters kinda for today.

But I so want to be faithful in my letters so I here I sit at 1:00 AM in the morning writing you.

It was a wonderful day filled with many activities and accomplishment's. I was excited to get so much done around the house. Thank you.

I love you so much Lord.

Thank you for the day and the time with my sister tonight. I pray they all get home safely in Jesus name Amen

I will talk tomorrow in length in my lent letter to you. It is getting near the end of the letters and the Lent season. I have had fun writing these letters to you.

Goodnight you daughter Beth

Did you get a lot of things done today?

Lent Letter's To God~ 38

Dear Lord,

Tree Up Rooted From Wind Storm Januray 2009

Another week has come and gone. It went so quickly. Up early and off to work early as well. The shop was filled and very busy. I think they are all getting ready for the Spring that hasn't arrived as of yet. Or maybe for Easter which is just around the corner. I already have a very loaded down calendar for next week. It starts Monday afternoon and goes all week full speed ahead. Thank you for blessing the work of my hands Lord.

Well as busy as it was I had to reschedule a few for next week. As dear hubby had a huge crisis with the car. It took a huge dump. It appears we will need a new vehicle ASAP! So I'm praying really hard for a miracle on this one. I need a car for my work as I travel. He needs one to get back and forth to work. Our schedules don't coincide at all. It would cost over 500 to repair the darn thing Lord and that's just for the radiator not all the other things that need to be fixed on it. YIKES! Even both mechanic's said it would be wiser to invest our money into a new vehicle. We truly need your great favor here Lord. A miracle would be great right about NOW! Between the car and having to find a place to move. What next? Or maybe I shouldn't ask that.
It appears I'm having a very full plate not of my liking at all. I have struggled with my attitude all day Lord.

Even at work I was a bit upset today with how some things where going. I don't like it when I'm like that at all. I much like it much better when I'm happy and finding the best in everything. This negative Nelly isn't me nor do I like her much. I do state my opinion very loudly and very well most all the time. But I try to do in away that is up beat and not offensive.

As usually the Ladies had me in stitches many times today. Joan came in to get a comb out first thing. That was nice. Then I had one right after the other. When talking with Dot this morning she was telling Phyllis and I that her and Dick will be celebrating 70 years of marriage come June. That is amazing Lord! What a beautiful testament of your love for them. That you have blessed them with long live and long marriage. I'm praying Dick will get to come home soon as Dot so misses him Lord.
It was terribly rainy and gloomy once again today. It is so dismal with this weather Lord. I'm thinking is Spring really here at all?
Hubby and I went to dinner tonight as I just didn't fell like cooking at all. Brought home CK girl my fries as I didn't want them.

I was looking at some photos from just a year ago. I so need to loss some weight. It is sneaking back on once again. I think I need to be more pro-active in this somehow. I guess I will go back to the gym as much as I hate it. That at least kept my muscles toned and in somewhat of a shape. I'm thinking walking just isn't enough. We do eat healthy so that is the good news. But I'm thinking there are some items I need to see if I can delete out of our food chain.

I'm so thankful you are in my life Lord. Today would've been so much worse had I not known you. Oh yikes how scary that would have been. I think you are so awesome even in a bad day we see how much you love us and bless us with such wonderful nuggets of your love. Thank you!
Even with this car situation I know you will work this out. We just have to be patience and see what you have planned as we do our part. I mean you may have something very wonderful for us. I just wish Hubby would see that being negative doesn't help. Thank you for giving us both you peace in the midst of the storm.

I'm so glad it is the weekend. I'm going to work on some projects. Some new ones that I hadn't planned but now need to be done.

But I'm excited about the dining table Cindy had blessed me with. I will pull out the old one tomorrow and take it out side and see if Tyler and Stacy what to re hap it for their little resale shop. The neat thing about this dinning set it has chairs Lord. I haven't had a dinette set with chairs in more years then I can count thank  you. It is a cute round table. I will get the dinning area all cleaned up real cute and that should add some cheer in this home. Thank you for this wonderful blessing Lord.
I love you so very much.
Well I'm thinking I'm calling it a night.
See you about my many adventures and in my dreams and prayers.

Your daughter Beth

Larchmont View September 2010

Anyone know of a good buy on a nice pickup truck?

Lent Letter's To God~ 37

Dear Lord,

It was a rough night for sleep last evening. Not sure why I'm not sleeping well. But I think we need to work on that one.

I was up early and out the door. Traffic was awful on the way to work. With rain and just plain congestion of early morning traffic I'm sure. But was really glad I wasn't headed towards town. It was a dead stop on the freeway. I think this crazy weather is bringing out the worst in crazy drivers.
Some of the ladies got to go home, so my schedule was much lighter than I had thought it was going to be. It was a crazy busy morning in the salon though. There were three of us working today. Pushing and moving walkers and wheelchairs around to be able to get each one beautiful for the week. We managed to get plenty of the beauties looking fabulous as we moved each one around playing musical chairs as I call it.
I did up the towels for Shari so she didn't have to take them home.

Shari and I went over to the lunch room across the street and had lunch together. It was very nice getting to know her better and seeing the other side of the facilities.

She still hasn't heard when she will be having her surgery Lord. So next Thursday will be my last day there for awhile again. I love doing the fill work and helping out though. Thank you for this job opportunity.
It has been pretty cold all day today. I still have a chill in my bones. Thinking a hot long soaking bath with hot tea sounds wonderful this evening.

Hubby was pretty worked up today. I keep praying for him Lord. Sometimes I just don't even know how to pray. He was very stressed out today. I think there is more going on then he leads on about. I know you are watching over and working in his life Lord. Sometimes it is hard.He was excited to find out he is the top sell man in the district as well as the region though Lord. Thank you for your favor in his life and work and continued favor.

Today is just another quiet day for me. When I got home I just came in and started working on some projects I had going on. I still have a few more I really need to work on. But I think I'm going to call it an early night tonight unless I can get hubby to watch a movie with me.
CK has a limp in her walk Lord. Please touch and heal her little body. I thank you so much for each day you bless us with her Lord. I'm so grateful for each one of them. I know they are huge gifts from you to us.
I'm thinking she is slipping in the chuck holes and mud holes out side and injuring her self. I know I have already myself as well. Thank you for watching over our steps as we walk outside until they fix the mess out there Lord.

Thank you for giving me your strength, wisdom and rest as I prepare for tomorrows work Lord. I thank you that you are blessing the work of my hands Lord and that all are happy and pleased with their styles Lord.

I love you Lord.

Thank you for the many blessing each day even those I don't recognize Lord. I thank you that you will continue to reveal them and yourself more and more to me everyday.

I so look forward to the amazing gifts of each day that you bring across my path as I go about my business.

Goodnight Lord

See you at prayer time or in my quiet time. Where ever you show up I'm excited about Lord.
Love your Crazy Hairdresser Daughter Beth

Do you enjoy taking long hot baths with a cup of hot tea after along day of work?

Lent Letter's To God~ 36

Dear Lord,

This day was a full day. The ladies were full of fight today. One in peculiar. Boy! She was a fiesta one that is for sure. I know that they may not realize how they are acting. My goodness they can be mean though. It was all I could do to be nice. I so wanted to just tell her to get out. But... I didn't and she went out looking as lovely as always. In fact later in the day she came and gave me a hug and told me how every one thought she looked great! Thank you for giving me grace so that I could give it to her Lord.

All the ladies are always so excited to get there hair done. They are always telling me how glad that they are that I am there to do their hair. Thank you.
I was exhausted today when I left the salon. Some days take so much out of me.
Headed on over to the Adult Foster Care. One lady didn't get her hair done she was getting her feet done. how wonderful is that. I love seeing the ladies get pampered and treated so special.

The drive home was gray and over cast.

When I got home it was raining and hailing so CK and I didn't get to go for a walk today. I'm hoping these gray over cast rainy hailing days will soon pass. That we will have beautiful sunshine weather. I'm so ready for the sunshine. I think it is well over due.

I'm going to make this letter short tonight Lord. I'm tried and have to get up really early tomorrow for work. So please forgive me for not spending the time I normally do writing you.

Today I found out that having some patience's and sharing the grace you pour out to me is a gift when shared with others even when they don't deserve it. Just like what you do for us daily. I so love you Lord

Thank you for giving me peaceful restful sleep that I might wake totally refreshed and renewed in you Lord.

See you in my dreams.

Love your daughter Beth

Some days do you feel like you should have stayed in bed?

Lent Letter's To God~ 35

Dear Lord,

Lost Beauty

It is so fun having Kathrine here.
She makes me laugh so hard.

She is very helpful as well. I appreciate all the little things she does and blesses me with. She took me out to lunch today. We went to "Olive Garden". Yummy! We had the soup and salad all you can eat.

I went and worked for Ms R. today. She is so funny. We were laughing today realizing how many years we have been friends. Thank you for bringing her back into my life Lord. It has been over 40 years of friendship, love and laughter. I'm so glad we found each other once again. Friends for a life time. What could be better?

Went and did some shopping today and I didn't spend any money in the clothing store Lord. I was so proud of myself. I restraint myself, which we know is very hard. I may get those bad debits payed off in full yet! Thank you for helping me to be wise in all that I do and what I spend my money on.

Went for a short walk with the CK girl and Kathrine today. The sun was out and was so very pretty. I love the sun!
John called today. I know you know his various needs Lord. They are many. I think of him and thank you for our friendship. Please keep him in your loving care. He was in a very strange place today. I was telling hubby about it. He is a bit concerned about him as well as I. Thank you for always watching over him and keeping him safe.
Today was just a day of much joy and happiness for me as I so enjoyed the Sunshine Lord.
Lots of laughter with many smiles and new memories made.

I know you are up there smiling down on us today as we enjoyed each little gift that you have placed for our enjoyment about the day. I truly have enjoyed this day and all the many gifts. Thank you Lord.

I am reminded that sometimes when friends are in need you just have to drop your plans and go. Friends are your gift of the family we choose that you bless us with.

I'm glad you arrange my schedule and that I go with your flow Lord. It always turns out better than I can ever plan.

Stand Alone

Tomorrow is the day we have to say goodbye to Kathrine as she heads to her friends house. She will be missed here by me. I will be having her here for Easter weekend. Thank you for arranging her to be here with us Lord. Please be with my daughters and the grandchildren and may they have a wonderful Easter.

Today has just raced by Lord.

I'm looking forward to tomorrow and the gifts that you have for me.

I love you Lord.
Goodnight Beth

Do some days go faster than others for you?

Lent Letter's To God~ 34

Dear Lord,

Towering Beauty

Blessing abound as I wake to the noise of the bulldozers and saws. I may not enjoy the beauty that is being torn up from the root. But I'm trusting that you will see fit to bless this place with the rich beauty that it once held in the grounds around my home.

I'm trying to stay positive as they work on the new landscaping and remolding of the complex. It is hard as I see such lush beauty being torn up Lord. Where are your Little creatures gone that lived in all the lush greenery and trees Lord? I will miss them so. I hope they come back to play and entrain us Lord. They made living here so much fun! We so loved feeding them. I will still hang the feeders in hopes of their soon return.

CK and I went for our early morning walk today. Thank you! She seems to be feeling so much better. I treasure each day you bless us with her Lord.
It was an overcast morning with breaking blue sky's that later would shower us with hail and rain. Oh what a strange weather day we have had.
Kinda the way I have felt one moment happy and full of excitement then the next fighting the doom and gloom of the changes and depression of the unknown.
Thank you for always helping me to see the positive and not the negative Lord.
I was excited to spend time on the Internet visiting and praying with Crystal Lord; then later a wonderful phone call.
I always learn so much while talking with her. My eyes are opened with new revelation to what you have for me. Thank you for the gifts that you have placed in Crystal that she so richly shares with me and all that she comes in contact with.

I love when we pray and share our hearts Lord. It blesses me so. I really miss her so very much. I pray someday in the near future that I might be able to go visit her in Florida Lord. That would be such an awesome, and amazing trip!

Hubby didn't have to work today so he went to see about making an appointment for my car to get that glare reflecting junk off my rear window. Yea! It is awful! I can hardly see out of it. It looks like sometime next week it will come off. I will be getting the car a tune up and checked out entirely for a future pending trip. If it all works out that I am able to go.
Kathrine arrived in town today. She will be staying for the next few nights. I'm so glad to have her here. She is such a wonderful encouragement and blessing to me Lord. She is so helpful to me in so many ways. A treasure gift she is!
When she arrived we went shopping for homemade tacos. Yummy! They turned out really yummy too!
Then out for another walk with CK girl. Though I think that one was just to much for her. She was tires quickly. So home we headed.
So today I'm thankful for the blessings of friends that you have so richly blessed me with Lord.
My lesson today has been being open to hear what you have to say to me even when I don't want to hear it.

That you are growing me and leading me to a great revelation of what you want for me, with all your richness and goodness.

I am also learning that change is never easy. Even with the changes here at the apartment complex it is revealing to me that I need to be more pliable and bendable. It is when I am that you can guide me into the greatness you have for me. That the change is not always bad but for good.  For your glory.

Tomorrow already has changes being made in it. So it is being bendable and changeable that I see as being very important as I follow you and what you have for me that I grow into who you have created me to be.

Fighting Blooms

I love you so much Lord and always look forward to seeing the treasures and blessings you have in store for me each day. Thank you for the many blessings and your abundant favor Lord.

May I always be in tune with your sweet holy spirit.

I love you

Goodnight and I will be seeing you in my night prayers

Your loving daughter

Beth

Do you look forward to changes in your daily schedule?

Lent Letter's To God~ 33

CK

Dear Lord,

Thank you so much for touching CK and making her feel so much better Lord! I know my time is limited; but thank you so very much for the extra time you are gifting us with, with her. It means the world to me Lord.

She hasn't wanted to take her med's Lord. I have had to force them down her. Please help us get them down her more easily please! Thank you.
We had just a relaxing day with CK girl today. Monitoring her in the morning hours.
Then we went for a wet rainy walk this morning. At first she didn't want to go. But then she decided that would be okay.
We visited with a few of the neighbors that were outdoors. She really likes visiting.

She then went to go see her friend Monty next door. Pat was getting ready to take him for a walk as well. So we visited for a bit and then CK decided she wanted to try another walk this morning. Yea! That was so wonderful. I think it was a bit longer then we should have went on. But she was up for the task. We took it slow and easy. We all had a wonderful time.

As Monty is an old man as well. he is much older than CK. He is 18. So we thank you for the time you give Pat with him as well. I guess he hasn't been feeling to good either.
Thank you Lord for blessing us with these creatures Lord. They bring such joy into out lives.
Then home we went and rested some more after giving her some more meds.
It was basically a very quiet day Lord. We rested! I did some laundry and fell asleep on the couch. The woke to finish up the laundry.

We did watch a lot of classic movies on the TMC. They has a lot of Elizabeth Taylor movies on in memory of her. It was kind of fun watching those old classics's.

As the day past we just did nothing really.

Then late afternoon early evening Pat and Monty came by once again. We went for another walk. I was so pleasantly surprised she was up for the journey. Thank you for that added blessing today. I love when she loves to go out walking Lord.

We walked around the complex as we viewed the many changes taking place. We even got to visit with some other neighbor's.

Lord I thank you for the community of neighbors that I have and the blessing that they are.
I think my lessons here today have been that it is okay to rest. That sometimes taking time to care for those creatures you place in our care is a wonderful thing. I thank you for entrusting me with this wonderful dog named CK!

Front Yard Before They Ripped Everything Out

Lord It has basically been a day of rest here. So ... I know that sometimes it is all we actually have to do is rest. It is you replenishing us and caring for us. Thank you.

I love you Lord for always meeting us where we are and caring for our every need that we have.

I'm looking forward to tomorrow.
It is Hubby's day off. We also have the lovely Kathrine coming to stay for two days. I'm looking forward to her visit.

Thank you for the answered prayers last evening and the continued ones Lord.

I love you Lord.

Goodnight

Love your daughter Beth

Do you like classic movies?

Lent Letter's To God~ 32

Dear Lord,

I had so much I wanted to share tonight with you. You blessed me with an amazing day. But my CK girl isn't doing well tonight and I'm sitting here typing with tears following down my face. I love my dog and when its time I will say goodbye. Could I please just have a little more time with her please. She is my best buddy. She is who I share everything with besides you.
I love you Lord I just cannot write tonight please forgive me.

I promise I will try better tomorrow.
And if I have to say good-bye I will be strong and handle this like you would want me too.

Thank you Lord.

Love your daughter Beth

Lent Letter's To God~31

Dear Lord,

Yet another week has come and gone. Where does the time go? It seems I just started this week the other day. But then again it seems like it really shouldn't be April or almost Easter either. The time is flying by while I stand still. Or at least it seems that way Lord. I know I'm not! My plate is full with much business.  I'm busy everyday with many activities as well. I'm blessed by you in each one.

Today you gave me an extra half hour of sleep thank you I so needed that. I didn't realize how tired I have been. The best part is that I was out the door on time and ready to go to work on those gorgeous ladies.

Goodness they just kept coming in today one right after the other. Some I was shocked to see. Others I knew it was getting that time once again. Lots of the gents came in today. I'm sure in the next few weeks I will have quite a few of them as they get ready for Easter. Even the gentleman need to look handsome Lord. Thank you for sending me the business.

Lois got her hair cut short today. I pray she likes it. She wanted it short but when she moved I ended up taking more off then planed. I told her don't move your head. And what does she do? Yep she moved her head. Chunk right out of the area that is noticeable so I had no choice but to go shorter so I pray she enjoys this shorter cut.  I thought it turned out cute. But I'm not the one that has to wear it either. Thank you Lord.

Went to the bank after work today and they had no merchant teller. It was weird too as they normally just go ahead and take the merchants not today. They wanted me to get in the very long long line. NOPE! So I left and drove to another bank where there was no line. Very lovely young lady that serviced me as well. Got lots of banking done. It seems I need to camp out sometimes with all the banking. But I know I have to keep everything separate to make Uncle Sam happy. Wish he could see fit to make the America people happy Lord. Oh I guess he may not know you either. As he wants you out of everything. That is so sad too. Such a great loss by acting as though they don't know you or want you. Guess "they" the government has  to many idols  they like to worship and serve. Not to mention on their agenda to worry about the true God. Trying to force their sick values on us Americans. I see why we must pray for the government Lord. They really need them and YOU! So we will be praying for this government to see their true need for You.

I made an appointment to get my eyes examined. I'm so excited they are getting me in so quickly. Thank you for your great favor Lord. Tomorrow afternoon. Amazing I thought I was going to have to wait a few weeks.

The drive home was lovely once again with the pretty blue sky. Thank you for the breaking of the sunshine. I'm so enjoying it so very much. Now if you will let it stay that would be better yet.

CK and I didn't get to do our short walk for the today.  Instead she saw her friend Monty and laid next to him in the sun. Then she would spot the cats and go on high alert and want to chase them. Silly Ol' Lady still thinks she can chase other animals. I think she en joyed laying in the sun. I know I sure enjoyed sitting in it. Then she was ready to go in after about a half hour or so. I was hoping for a bit of walk but she didn't seem interested at all. Maybe tomorrow.

I did go for a walk around the complex. As they are removing so many trees, shrubs and flowers. I started taking even more pictures then I normally do. It makes me sad to see them go. I so loved the park feel here. As well and the privacy that they provided. It seems pretty barren. Trying to keep a positive attitude and belief that they are going to put something back that is better than what they removed.

Meet some lovely people out walking today and stopped and visited with them. They have some of the same sentiment's as I do about all the greenery going away. But they are as well trying to stay positive about the changes taking place.

Made a casserole for dinner tonight. Hubby wont be home until late again. I'm not sure about these later hours. But then again I'm so very grateful for his job and work Lord.

Thank you for blessing us with work. I'm believing all three of my daughters and their spouses will have good jobs and will be able to provide what they need for the families. So many are suffering right now. I pray the windows of heaven will open up and pour out a blessing upon each and all of us; that we wouldn't have room enough to hold it all Lord.

I'm looking forward to doing some Spring cleaning and planting on the patio. Maybe I will get some of that done this weekend. Or at least started. 

Today I just soaked up your beauty and sunshine that you blessed me with Lord. I thank you for that so very much. As  I continue to stay focused on you and the positive changes that I see going on around me Lord. Some are not comfortable for me as some of the changes are effecting me. But with you I will move with your guidance and peace into a smooth transition. Thank you for making it easy to be entreated Lord. It is amazing to me too. Because I don't like change at all. I would rather things stay the same. But then it would be stagnate and that is bad. Just like our relationship with you. We should always be growing and moving not staying the same or stagnate. Thank you for that revelation Lord. Because when we are stagnate is when mold and disease grow and take over. That is not good. So I will accept this change as good.

Thank you for revealing so many wonderful truths to me and your wondrous goodness. It gets better and better everyday.

I love you Lord.

Thank you for the many blessing and treasured gifts you bless me with through out each and everyday of the week Lord. the day.

I love you so much.
I'm really looking forward to this weekend and the many wonderful activities as well as adventures you have planned for me.

Goodnight Lord.

Mucho love

Your daughter Beth

Do you like trees and shrubs or more open?

Lent Letter's To God~ 30

Dear God,

We made it through Thursday at the salon. Whew! It is a bit more crazy over at the Clackmas salon. Of course the place is so much larger. Boy I tell you though they sure can be a caddy bunch out there. I do enjoy working over there through Lord. Shari said she wasn't sure what the doctors are going to do about her shoulder or knees. I keep praying for her. They keep putting off the knee surgery until they decide what they are going to do about her shoulder. We pray she wont have to have surgery. She said if they do surgery on her shoulder she will have to give up her hairdressing.

Dolores the lady I removed the nails off of. She was so delighted and happy today. Crazy I had two of them at the same time that I had to have out of the salon at the same time as they both had appointments at 2:30 today.Talk about running from one to the other like a crazy hairdresser; so that they both would be out the door and on time to their appointments. Thank you for your favor Lord.

I was able to keep them under the dyer longer than five minutes today. YEA! That is nuts trying to keep the one under the dyer. I had to stand there and hold the hood down. (laughing and smiling)
I finished up earlier than I  thought I would. That was really cool! As I was able to head over to "Toys R Us".

I was trying to find Sammie her birthday gift. Boy she is a character Lord.

She wants a porcelain "Cinderella" doll, hers got broken. Not easy to find or replace. I'm so sad as the ones I have found online are very expensive. But Amber said that she is really into "CSI" WOW! Those are some interesting learning toys. So I got her the "Forensic Facial Reconstruction Kit". I'm wondering do we have a future forensic specialist on our hands Lord? How cool would that be? I love the fact that Amber encourages their interest and doesn't stop them from discovering what their interests are or what they like. She is an awesome mom Lord. In fact all three girls are. I'm so proud of them and their accomplishment's.  

The sun was out this afternoon on the drive home from work. I love the sun Lord! It was so beautiful! I wanted to stop everywhere and just look at the beauty all around me and soak up that sunshine and Vitim "D".
Plus I wanted to take pictures of everything that was in bloom and whatever else caught my fancy. Which seems to be everything lately!
When I turned down my street to come home what a surprise. They have removed all those bushes from our apartment complex Lord. It looks so barren. I'm sure whatever they do will be beautiful. It has lost that woodsy park feel that I loved so much though. It had such a wonderful feel country feeling to it, now it is gone.
They removed almost all of the bushes today by our place they will finish that up tomorrow. They will be removing some of the tress as well. It sounds like it is getting a huge makeover here in our little complex. I'm trying to stay positive about it. But I sure did love all the green and the bushes Lord.
CK and I took lots and lots of pictures today of all the construction on our walk. She loved all those dirt smells. Her little nose going a million miles a minute. I think with all the wonderful scents she was smelling. I told her she would have lots of new scents to smell.

The squirrels seemed to be going crazy as well. They seemed so lost without the bushes. They love playing in them. Even the neighbor's cat. I think all of the animals and wild life will be a bit confused with all the bushes and some of the trees being torn up and removed. I didn't even see any of my birds tonight at the feeders. (Sad)

Early this evening Miss Carol had me come over. It was so nice to see her. It has been awhile since I have seen her. She had me stay for dinner. how sweet of her. She got hubby some peanut brittle for his birthday. How sweet she is! Thank you for such wonderful friends Lord.
This day seemed to fly by so quickly.
Today there were tons of lessons. First prayer is so important. (obvious) I'm so grateful I had prayed before I got to work today. As it made it so much easier knowing you where there with me. Thank you. You always answer and make things easy to be entreated.
Thank you for Crystal standing and praying with me this morning as well. I love the fact that I have friends that will stop and pray with me when I need them. That is so awesome! You have blessed me with amazing friends.

I learned today that even when I'm rushed that you have my hand when you are invited in. You give me the time I need somehow someway through your amazing grace. That your peace is there and I know all things will work out just the way they are suppose too.

As I move Beth, out of the way, I'm finding the more I let you lead and guide, that I see more and more of you. It is more amazing then I could possible dream. The more I find you and all the wonderful gifts and beauty, even in the uncomfortable negative events in life not just the wonderful, beautiful positive the richer life is.

It is exciting to see all the beautiful treasures and gifts you have blessed me with Lord. I love you so much. thank you for blessing me.
It is late once again. Tomorrow is the end of the work week. It has been a busy week and I'm sure tomorrow will end with a bang! Looking forward to what you have for me.

Goodnight Lord

Love your daughter Beth

Is time flying by for you as well?