Thankful Thursday~

I have so many wonderful things to be 

thankful for...........

1. Friends that are willing to come over and help me do one of the least favorite things packing and hauling and moving 

2. Friends that help paint a whole house and hang drapes

3. Friends that are there for you even when you are bitchy

4. Making phone calls to make new address change

5. Purging even when it is hard to do

6. Finding surprises going through things that are beneficial

7. Hot showers

9. Lots of boxes to pack belongings in

10. New season in TV programing

11. Having a late dinner with a friend after working hard all day moving (Thank you Lara!)

12. Children that love me and are concerned about me

13. Prayers and encouragement from many wonderful friends

14. Gods grace and mercy

15. Heat

16. Warm clothing

17. Leggings that are fleeced lined

18. Hand lotion

19. Moisturizing for the entire body..........love my Mary Kay

20. Seeing how nicely things can come together

21. Having a doctor that is honest and lets me know he doesn't have the answers even though I want him too
22. Home made chili
23. Gods love
24. Being able to put a little extra cash in the bank that I found to meet some bills.
25. Medications that will help relieve the pain and rash that I have
26. Getting more things moved over into the new home
27. Having the couch moved
28. Freezer defrosted and moved
29. Knowing friends that can help in a crisis
30. The prayers of the saints
31. Being able to vent and know that your not judged and that you are loved anyways
32. Gods perfect peace
33. Just sitting and taking the new place in where I will be living; knowing how truly blessed I am!
34. Banana splits in the Winter
35. Hot showers
36. Encouragement
37. Gods love
38. Gods perfect timing
39. Knowing all things work out the way they are suppose too
40. The smell of fresh paint

"My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:19

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;

Give thanks to him and praise his name.

For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;

His faithfulness continues through all generations. -Psalm 100:3-5

What gifts have you unwrapped this week that your thankful for?

(Because it has been so long since I have put a Thankful Thursday up. I'm not sure this link is still there. But Praise God I will find one. And that I have something to be thankful for everyday.)

Thankful Thursday

I have so many wonderful things to be 

thankful for............

1. Lunch with a friend on a day when I needed a friend the most

2. Dancing, and learning new dance steps

3. Learning to make beautiful baskets for my business

4. Pretty bows

5. Gods amazing love

6. Surprises unexpected

7. God's provision even when we cannot see it

8. Being able to be a blessing to those who cannot do it for themselves

9. Left overs

10. Getting ready for my Pink Sale in my Mary Kay business

11. Learning about an open house for my business and how to make it simple but elegant and inviting

12. The rain that brings the storm clouds that make amazing beauty in the sky

13. The dancing squirrels in the yard; as the look for food and bury it

14. Getting my laundry done

15. Sugar cookies! YUM!

16. Enjoyed a wonderful phone call from a friend who puts huge smiles on my face

17. Wonderful Hallmark movies

18. The message of Christmas wrapped up in the movie "Signed, Sealed, Delivered For Christmas"

19. Pictures of my loved ones

20. Never tiring of the message of love and God's perfect love for me

21. Getting my hair colored (New color too!) Pretty dark Cinnamon brown

22. Crock pot with easy crock pot meals that are yummy!

23. Moving forward even when it is tough too and trusting and believing everything will work out

24. Gods perfect provision

25. Getting more G-bites at the same price I'm paying right now for our phone plan! YEA!

26. Seeing an old friend and being able to let others know that he needs to see them and let him know he is very loved

27. Being able to do a comb out for a client for Thanksgiving

28. Clean table cloth

29. The warmth of the day for this time of year.... 60degrees unseasonably warm

30. Body lotion

31. Friends arriving to help celebrate Thanksgiving Day!

32. Extra goodies and treats for the festivities of Thanksgiving Day!

33. That my client wasn't hurt when she started to fall and I caught her before she went down! 

34. Homemade salsa

35. That each day is another day to Praise our God and be thankful for all that He has done for us

"My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:19

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;

Give thanks to him and praise his name.

For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;

His faithfulness continues through all generations. -Psalm 100:3-5

What gifts have you unwrapped this week that your thankful for?

(Because it has been so long since I have put a Thankful Thursday up. I'm not sure this link is still there. But Praise God I will find one. And that I have something to be thankful for everyday.)

Thankful Thursday

I have so many wonderful things to be 

thankful for............

1. Reading encouraging post that are up lifting

2. Realizing everything I need is in the Lord

3. The word of the Lord

4. Prayers

5. Each new season that brings growth

6. Having money to meet some bills and to put aside for my home

7. Lunch with a friend

8. Hot chocolate with whipped cream

9. Pretty new sparkly tops

10. Smiles and laughter

11. Morning coffee

12. Morning prayers and quiet time with the Lord

13. Warm cozy blankets to wrap up in

14. Eye wash

15. Friends that help you in time of need

16. Getting mass emails sent to the Lawyer /now only have to get 2014 sent

17. Loving support and prayers from those who love me

18. Sells of my MK products

19. Hot water

20. Gloves

21. For the beautiful name Ziggy's that my friend Regina made for me; I love them!

22. Getting through an early morning inspection

23. Getting my laundry done for the week

24. Hot showers and warm towels

25. Fuzzy bathrooms

26. Layered clothing to stay warm

27. Getting answers even if there not positive and what you want to hear; having them gives direction. Thankful!

28. Learning new foods that will help me be more healthy

29. A phone call that makes all the difference in the world, with smiles and laughter

30. Pictures for my daughter of her and her family

31. Helping filling out and sending important papers off to the banker

32. Seeing an old friend and knowing they will be comfortable in their last days

33. Extra cash to see us through the month

34. Praying friends that stand with you in your hour of need

35. Daughters that bring smiles of love to my face when they send photos and call just to say hello; and to up date on items of prayers

36. My two older daughters making me laugh so hard that it made me forget all my troubles and brought back precious memories of my little girls. I so love them!

37. Knowing my Lord has perfect provision for all of my needs above and beyond

38. Old friends that know you and bring back the best memories from childhood

39. Talking to my dad and his wife back east. Always brings a smile of love to my face and heart

40. Warm fuzzy night wear that keeps me snugly warm

"My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:19

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;

Give thanks to him and praise his name.

For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;

His faithfulness continues through all generations. -Psalm 100:3-5

What gifts have you unwrapped this week that your thankful for?

(Because it has been so long since I have put a Thankful Thursday up. I'm not sure this link is still there. But Praise God I will find one. And that I have something to be thankful for everyday.)

Thankful Thursday

I have so many wonderful things to be 

thankful for............

1. Rain that brings the fresh clean air of a beautiful Fall day

2. Wild rice and chicken dinner

3. Safe traveling journeys

4. A surprise that I was able to get into the doctors so quickly with no waiting

5. Christmas movies

6. Quiet evenings

7. Getting my bumper on my car painted and repaired! Thank you Tyler for your awesome help

8. Sunny warm late Fall days

9. Catching up on all of my programs

10. Phone calls that make you feel like a million just because of who's on the other end

11. Endless smiles and laughter

12. Answered prayers

13. Help filling out legal papers

14. Getting in and out of x-ray office quickly

15. Girlfriend time

16. Coffee with friends

17. Gods promises of His endless love for us daily

18. Meeting some of my neighbors as I was out enjoying the late Fall sunshine

19. Being able to pray for others and their needs

20. Learning new things about my computer

21. Helping someone succeed at their dreams

22. Having choices

23. Finding small gifts to put aside for Christmas gifts

24. Electricity

25. Shoe shine

26.The hope of a new home

27. Second looks

28. Papers that give hope for a brighter future

29. Gods perfect leading and provision and purpose

30. Warm house

31. Not getting dressed and being in PJ's all day long

32. Potato soup

33. Saints that stand in the gap and pray with you and stand with you

34. Knowing in your heart that all God has you in the very palm of His hand

35. Praise & Worship

"My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:19

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;

Give thanks to him and praise his name.

For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;

His faithfulness continues through all generations. -Psalm 100:3-5

What gifts have you unwrapped this week that your thankful for?

(Because it has been so long since I have put a Thankful Thursday up. I'm not sure this link is still there. But Praise God I will find one. And that I have something to be thankful for everyday.)

Thankful Thursday!

I have so many wonderful things to be 

thankful for............

1. A clean coffee table
2. Country music
3. A short little outing makes everything look better
4. My sisters (I love them so much!)
5. Text that make you smile
6. Safe travels
7. Evening out with sisters
8. Going to the "Pig" to help support two families fighting cancer. (Had a wonderful time)
9. New Mary Kay clients and sales
10. Being able to purchase rollers and color and cut a young ladies hair that couldn't afford it otherwise. Her smile was worth a million plus!
11. Homemade German pancakes
12. A new pair of jeans that Cathy gave me
13. That I didn't cut my finger off
14. Staying longer at sisters house
15. Watching movies with my sister Rosie
16. A beautiful sunrise
17. Hot coffee
18. Friends that love you no matter what
19. Praying friends
20. Prayers
21. Being paid cash for haircuts ... instead having to bill them out
22. A bank where they know me and what I need; the personal touch. LOVE!
23. The much needed rain. Though I'm not a fan!
24. Tennis shoes
25. Band-aids and neosporin
26. Phone calls that make smiles and laughter
27. Homemade soup on rainy days
28. Running water
29. Hot showers
30. Gods perfect love for me!
31. The joys of working with the elderly
32. Knowing God has you covered even when you don't understand 
33. Friends who drop what they are doing to come help in a pinch
34. Trusted family and friends
35. The hop of a new tomorrow and fresh beginning's.

"My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:19

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;

Give thanks to him and praise his name.

For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;

His faithfulness continues through all generations. -Psalm 100:3-5

What gifts have you unwrapped this week that your thankful for?

(Because it has been so long since I have put a Thankful Thursday up. I'm not sure this link is still there. But Praise God I will find one. And that I have something to be thankful for everyday.)

Thankful Thursday~

I have so many wonderful things to be 

thankful for............

1. An outing to Mt. Hood

2. A surprise visit from my girlfriend Sally, who is in town visiting from Klamath Falls

3. Learning new things everyday

4. Increase in my purchasing power for a home

5. Getting things back in order for this past week, feels good to see headway

6. Sleeping in
7. Hot fresh brewed coffee
8. Going to the movies and seeing "Dolphin Tale 2" EXCELLENT!
9. Homemade chicken tacos
10. Katherine's visit over the weekend
11. Brunch out with a wonderful friend
12. A leisure drive and outing
13. A hike to Beacon Rock to the tip top
14. Breathe taking views
15. God's hand of safety upon us always
16. Tears that steak the face from pain because it hurts to much to stay inside
17. House hunting, knowing I'm getting closer to my forever home
18. Prayers and smiles that hold you up when you don't think you can go another step
19. Early dinner with friends
20. Learning to stand when you feel like ..... WHY?
21. Safety
22. Being able to give haircuts and put smiles on faces
23. Groceries to prepare meals with
24. Knowing God carries me through the storms to VICTORY!
25. Family even when we aren't getting along! Blessed to have one!
26. My Mary Kay meetings;and the positive influence they are
27. Yogurt
28. DVR
29. Soft cozy pillows to snuggle with
30. Amazing friends that know how to make you smile and feel special!
31. Fresh cooked squash from the garden
32. The breeze going through Social Security
33. That all I have to do is pray and ask....God hears my prayers and He will answer
34. Hair appointments that make the ladies smile and the gentleman grin
35. Hope!

"My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:19

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;

Give thanks to him and praise his name.

For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;

His faithfulness continues through all generations. -Psalm 100:3-5

What gifts have you unwrapped this week that your thankful for?

(Because it has been so long since I have put a Thankful Thursday up. I'm not sure this link is still there. But Praise God I will find one. And that I have something to be thankful for everyday.)

September Joy Dare

Day 12

3 Gifts in His word

1. God has promised that all things work together for good to those who love and serve Him faithfully (Romans 8:28). It may be difficult for us to see and understand how this is accomplished at times, but God has promised it, and He will deliver us.
2. God has promised that His grace is sufficient for us. (II Corinthians 12:9). in fact, He has made provision for our salvation by His grace through faith. Read Ephesians 2:8.
3. 1 Peter 5:7  Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Day 13
A gift scented, scrawled, started
My perfume that has a wonderful scent 
Scrawled would be all of my notes I have been taking, so I know what I have done and still need to do to protect my Id
Started are the many little craft projects that I have laying around unfinished

Day 14
3 Gifts drawn
1. My doodle art as I wait on the phone on hold
2. The rough draft of what i want my home to look like
3. My hot tub of water for a long soaking bath

Day 15
3 Gifts paired
1. The song birds
2. My chicken breast and fresh squash for dinner
3. My shoes

Day 16
3 Gifts shared
1. A hike 
2. A smile
3. Lunch

Day 17
3 Gifts ugly - beautiful
1. Finding the humor and joy as I go about retrieving and restoring, replacing that what has been stolen
2. Saying good-bye to Summer and hello to Fall
3. Accepting and letting go; making room for the new

Day 18
A gift fixed, folded, freckled
My yummy dinner that I fixed 
My folded towels for next week at the salon
Freckled is the leafs as they started to change colors

Thankful Thursday~

I have so many wonderful things to be 

thankful for............

1. Safety

2. Lazy afternoon sitting by the river

3. Friends and family

4. Laughter

5. Sunshine

5. The work of my hands

6. Sleeping in

7. Police & Sheriff

8. Two dollars

9. Freedom

10. Late Summer evenings

11. Quiet

12. My fingers

13. Phone

14. Make-up

15. Phone calls to lift your spirits and pray with you

16. Taco Bell

17. Grocery Outlet

18. Caring friends that surprise you

19. New key rings

20. A wallet

21. Helpful staff with fraud
22. Learning new ways to pay bills
23. Helpful insurance

adjustor's
24. friends that call to check in and say are you okay
25. Prayers
26.  For amazing friends that lift you when your down
27. New locks put on cabinet
28. A yummy lunch with Melody
29. A good settlement toward my purse
30. Gods wisdom and love
31. Yet another key replacement for the salon that was stolen. Little by little piecing my life back together with the grace of God after my purse was stolen.
32. Extra clients.
33. Grace not having to pay space this month
34. Fresh running water
35. Band-aids to put on my cuts
36. Settlement regarding my fall on stairs three years ago
37. For love and encouragement from those that love me and support me with their love and prayers
38. Starting to see progress in certain areas of my life
39. For the new look of my blog 
40. The Lords continually love for me even when I don't deserve it

"My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:19

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;

Give thanks to him and praise his name.

For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;

His faithfulness continues through all generations. -Psalm 100:3-5

What gifts have you unwrapped this week that your thankful for?

(Because it has been so long since I have put a Thankful Thursday up. I'm not sure this link is still there. But Praise God I will find one. And that I have something to be thankful for everyday.)

September Joy Dare

Day 10

3 Gifts moving

1. My car that takes me to the places I need to go too. Along with work to be a blessing to fix the lovely ladies hair and make them feel like the million bucks they are.

2. The clouds that make such beautiful images in the sky

3. The squirrels as the scamper and play in the morning light

September Joy Dare

Day 11

3 Hard eucharusteo

1. Forgiving sometimes those that hurt you and letting go are so hard. But need to for your own well being and health. Extremely hard!

2. Forgiving self is another one that is hard. Working on that one this week and today. Hard to let go of a mistake and forgive ones self.

3. Switching services and letting go of old ways to move forward