February Blessings ~ Counting It All Joy! (Week Two)

COUNTING IT ALL JOY!

February 

The month of love

Time for sweethearts

A celebration of

Joyous things to come

Rejoice in the moment

It's your time to

To shine

The joy of love

In every new day

The rose petals drop 

Their sweet love

For us to find

Each one holds 

A key of 

Love to remember

~BETH~

February 8~ Good morning! Summer Harris is up for meds. Amber Webber (mom) and Sherilynn Ganther as they tend to the little beauty. My heart is breaking for her. Thank you Sheri for your living warm generous heart. Getting the rest ready for school. Lots to take care of today.

1. Thankful for a nice hot shower running down my backside.

2. That Sheri and I are able to go to Quincy to get Summer Harris meds.

3. To be able to drive my granddaughter Samantha to school this morning.

4. For the beautiful mountain beauty and drive today.

5. Exploring Quincy.

6. Yummy French fries for lunch at the Courthouse Cafe aka Jeffery's.

7. Seeing the herd of deer feeding in the meadow late this afternoon.

8. Walking around Mill Pond.

9. Eating ice cream with Summer.

10. In my PJ's early and kicking back.

So many wonderful things to be thankful for. Today I'm extremely thankful we didn't have to take Summer back to the hospital and this evening is showing signs of improvement. Thank you Lord for your healing hand. For prayers (answered). Yes this day is filled once again with your grace and loving mercy. So many treasures to be thankful for. Blessings

February 9~ Good morning Friday! Samantha to school. Happy birthday Shawn Harris! So much to be thankful for. 

1. That plans can be changed. 

2. Drive back to see surgeon.... 

3. Samantha's team won their basketball game and are undefeated. 

4. Samantha made another 3 point basket. 

5. That we are at Amber Webber to make a difference. 

6. For paramedics. 

7. For a yummy taco dinner and cupcakes with grandson. 

8. For the amazing friend I have in Sherilynn Ganther. I am blessed. 

9. That Summer Harris has a great doctor and really took his time. So grateful! 

10. That I have an amazing family. Daughter's and grandchildren that are compassionate and loving with huge hearts. 

Thank you Lord for the many unspoken gifts today that have been given. Your mercies new everyday and your never ending love. Blessings

February 10~ Good morning sunrise. It's a beautiful Saturday morning/day. Today Sherilynn Ganther and I plan to head to Reno with Samantha and Timothy Sanchez. Have a list of fun thankfuls for today. 

1. I'm always thankful for coffee. 

2. First in a nice hot shower. 

3. A beautiful drive into Reno. 

4. Having Samantha and Timothy with us on our adventure. 

5. A brand new experience at Dutch Bros today with the kids. Long wait, banging music, parking crazy (understatement). The only Dutch Bros in Reno. Use your imagination! And I'm sure you still won't come close. Hahaha 

6. Shopping at the Meadowood Mall with the kids. Need to teach them bargain shopping. (Actually they didn't do to bad at all). 

7. Finding something special for everyone. 

8. 75% off at Maurice's. Both Sheri and I got the bargain of the day. 

9. Beautiful evening sky with pinks rolling through the clouds. Awesome! 

10. Being around the teenagers today, making me feel young and youthful. Great time today with the kids. 

Thank you Lord for another day and awakening me to the treasures that awaited me. Blessings

February 11~ Good morning cool brisk Sunday morning. Looks like the sun is struggling to pop out today. Though there are plenty of views and things to be thankful for. 

1. The early morning quiet before everyone wakes up and starts moving. 

2. Standing outside in the cool brisk morning air with my cup of coffee visiting with Sherilynn Ganther on the porch enjoying the views. 

3. Long lazy morning. 

4.Enjoying the small talk with my granddaughters Summer Harris, Samantha, and their mother Amber Webber. 

5. Lunch at Subway 

6. A visit with Melody, along with many other young ladies today. 

7. That my granddaughter Sara Harris came by to see me today.

 8. That my grandson Shawn Harris came by to say hello and tell me he loved me with big hugs. 

9. For my TV dinner 

10. For a walk to the market and back. 

11. A house that is quiet. 

Yep another full day of many blessings to count one by one. My cup is full. Thank you Lord. Blessings

February 12~ Good morning Monday snow! And guess what? They don't CLOSE up and roll up for the snow. YOU SHOW UP! So I'm freezing to death here. Knew I should have brought snow gear. Oh well! Still room for lots to be thankful for on this cold snowy day in Portola. 

1. That Les Schwab opens early and had open appointments. 

2. Surprise surprise a no hair make- up day. And I once again survived. Hard to believe I know; but I did. 3. A walk around old town Portola and the city park. 

4. Finding a really cool hamburger joint in Portola called Squeeze Burger at the gas station. Who knew! 

5. Cleaning the car and re-packing for the trip back North. 

6. Time with Sara and entourage. 

7. WatchingAmber Webber get ready for her day. 

8. Time with Summer Harris and Sherilynn Ganther and our drive to Graealge. 

9. Watching the deer feed at sunset. 

10. For layers of clothing 

11. To spend time with my daughter Amber and her children. I love you all so very much. 

Thank you Lord for making me aware of car issue before I left Portola to head back North. For a little snow to cover the hillsides so I could enjoy the magical beauty of the late Winter. A day filled with Winter possibilities and fun. Thank you for this day with those I love. Feeling so full and thankful for all you give us daily Lord. Blessings

February 13~ Good morning Tuesday! No snow today. Beautiful sunshine peeping through the clouds and mountains. Love the mornings here; even the cool crisp mornings. So many wonderful things to be thankful for on this bright and new shiny day I have been blessed with. 

1. Taking Samantha to school.

 2. Running into Shawn Harris and Amanda Duff at the gas station and grandson paying and pumping my gas for me. 

3. Spending the morning with Amber Webber, Summer Harris, Sherilynn Ganther, Shawn, and Amanda this morning visiting. 

4. Shawn helping me to finish loading my car this morning. 

5. Stopping in Doyle California and enjoying a little stretch and the Sierra mountains. 

6. Brunch in Susanville at Lumberjack 

7. A beautiful drive through the mountains. 

8. Arriving safely atSally Mazza. 

9. Getting my car washed. 

10. Getting laundry washed and dried. 

11. Fluffed pillows. 

So many wonderful things to be thankful for today as we travel North for more adventures after helping my beautiful daughter Amber and her family. So grateful I could do that for her. Thank you Sheri for coming with me to help it is most appreciated. It has been an unforgettable experience and time with my beautiful family. I love you all so very much. Thank you Lord for this opportunity to help my daughter Amber. Truly blessed to have this time with them all, thank you. Blessings

February 14~ Happy Valentine's Day! Good morning

Sally Mazza and Sherilynn Ganther. Wonderful breakfast and coffee to start the day. Snow flurries all day long. The day is starting with many things to be thankful for. 

1. Homemade French toast with blueberry compote. Thank you Sally. 

2. Rock hunting today with Sally and Sheri for Klamath Rocks. It took me all day .... but I did finally find one. 

3. Thank you for Dutch Bros coffee today to warm us up Sally. 

4. Seeing the many sites of Klamath Falls. 

5. The nice bank lady today that helped me at Wells Fargo. 

6. Getting car loaded once again for second leg of trip heading North. 

7. Cold medicine 

8. Hot showers after walking in the cold and snow flurries today. 

9. Yummy homemade beef stew for dinner. 

10. History 

11. Erin Elizabeth Barker beautiful folk music singer at the Leap of Taste today at the Historical Oregon Bank Building in Klamath Falls. 

12. Tears of love, healing, and thankfulness. 

13. House phone and Internet back up after two weeks of being down. 

So many wonderful things to be thankful for on this day the Lord has blessed me with. Thank you! Blessings

February Blessings ~ Counting It All Joy! (Week One)

COUNTING IT ALL JOY!

February 

The month of love

Time for sweethearts

A celebration of

Joyous things to come

Rejoice in the moment

It's your time to

To shine

The joy of love

In every new day

The rose petals drop 

Their sweet love

For us to find

Each one holds 

A key of 

Love to remember

~BETH~

February 1~ It's February! It's birthday month and I say let the parties begin! Good morning Thursday! Good morning Katherine Fischer Huston! It's starting out fabulously! I will have buckets of things to be thankful for. 

1. Waking to a hug and good morning from Katherine.

 2. A wonderful chat with Geo Sutter, with a great praise report! Answered prayers for sure.

 3. Morning coffee with friends is always a plus. Then add a sweet roll...the sweetness couldn't be better. Thank you! 

4. That my order was ready a day early. Yep! That is surely a plus.

 5. Gas tank is filled and ready for the road trip ahead.

 6. Suitcase packed 

7. Peaceful, relaxing group this afternoon; with elevator music and coloring.

 8. Cot is out and ready to travel.

 9. Scissors packed for hair appointments this weekend. 

10. A five dollar car blanket find.

 Lord thank you for another day. Thank you for a great start to a new month of adventures and gifts to treasure. Blessings

February 2~ Good morning Friday! Time to rise and shine. The weekend is upon us. Need to finish packing and load the car up. Thank you for sweet rolls to go with coffee. Sherilynn Ganther arrives for coffee and sweet rolls. Off to a great start. There will be plenty to be thankful for. 

1. Coffee and sweet rolls along with daily bread. 

2. Getting the jersey I wanted to wear for Superbowl Sunday. 

3. Thankful I found out the Internet and phone were down before I left to go out of town. 

4. Getting birthday wishes from the machine at the bank. 

5. Nice to see an old friend I haven't seen in many years. Pray for you Todd Cox. Nice to see you. 

6. Lunch in Cascade Locks at East winds with Sheri. 

7. Safe travels to my sister's in the The Dalles. 

8. Sun breaking through the grey rainy clouds as we arrived in the The Dalles. 

9. For laughter 

10. For doggies gnarling snarls, that sound like they are talking to us. 

Another wonderful day filled with many gifts scattered throughout the day. Thank you Lord for all your many provisions and abundance you provide me with daily. Blessings

February 3~ Its the weekend and we have lots to do today. Waking at sister's; thinking I might get to be lazy today. No! Not so much. Must get ready for the party. Good morning Sherilynn Ganther. Good morning boys! Good morning Christine Good,Jennifer Merritt-Estep, and world! Feel like I'm living in the Walton's house. I know I'm going to have plenty to be thankful for today. 

1. Morning coffee with family. 

2. Little arms of love wrapped around me saying good morning Aunt Beth.

 3. Many hands making light work. 

4. Getting Brandy Estep haircut done before she had to go to work. 

5. Getting all four haircuts done for my sister's and Jen. 

6. The color that polished off the cute sassy haircut for my sister Rosie.

 7. Pizza with family at Spooky's today. 

8. Doing errands with family. 

9. A no make-up no hair day. And yes! Out and about. Some days its just okay! 

10. Watching all the animals at my sister's. (2 cats and 7 dogs.) 

11. Peanuts and chocolate at the end of the day on the back patio. 

Yep! Thank you Lord for pouring out blessings abundant that my cup over runs with the days many blessings. Thank you! Blessings

February 4~ Good morning Super Bowl Sunday! Thank God for waking me this day and time with family and friends. My heart is already full and I have so much to be thankful for. 

1. Another day to sing the praises of my Lord and Savior and to give thanks too.

 2. Waking at my sister's house having coffee and breakfast with family before the day even gets started. 

3. Dave taking me to Bi-Mart to pick up an air mattress and pump.

 4. Helping to finish getting ready for the Super Bowl party at sister's. 

5. Seeing friends and meeting new friends. (My sister has some amazing friends.) Thank you for including me. Love you all so much! 

6. All the good food provided today for the Super Bowl party. 

7. The Eagles win and give the glory to God! The best.

 8. Getting ready to travel on the second leg of my trip tomorrow. 

9. Smiles and hugs 

10. My under armour that kept me warm today. 

Yes so much to be so thankful for. It has been a good day. Blessings

February 5~ Good morning Monday! Ready for second leg of trip after a great weekend at sister's house. Sherilynn Ganther and I load the car and get ready for our adventures. There is going to be so much to see. 

1. Thank you for morning coffee Sheri. 

2. A beautiful clear day with sunshine beating down upon me warming me up. 

3. The beauty of all the mountain peaks towering above covered in snow. 

4.Old homesteads lining the landscape. 

5. Meeting up with Katherine Fischer Huston and her dad in Redmond for lunch. A great stretch and visit. 6. The huge canyons with river's cutting through them. 

7. Passing lanes 

8. Arriving safely at Sally Mazza house. 

9. Homemade spaghetti. Yummy! 

10. A drive to the park to view Upper Klamath Lake to close the day. 

11. Enjoying the evening with great friends. 

To mention just a few of the many things I'm thankful for today. Thank you Lord for this day and the blessings you have filled the day with. Blessings

February 6~ Good morning Sherilynn Ganther, andSally Mazza! Waking up to finish the last leg of the trip to be with Amber Webber and my grandchildren in Portola California. It appears we have a beautiful drive before us. It's going to be a great day filled with many things to be thankful for. 

1. Morning coffee with friend's. 

2. Sunshine to drive the last leg of the trip to California. 

3. A great little mercantile found in Adin California for lunch and a walk. 

4. The water views and mountain scenery.

 5. Hitting the pedal to the metal. 

6. Arriving safely to Amber's house about 2:30. 

7. A walk through the main street of Portola California. 

8. A running toilet 

9. Sheri helping with the house. 

10. Homemade taco dinner. 

11. A nice evening conversation pray you feel better soon. 

12. Loving being with my grandchildren. 

Thank you Lord for this day and your hand being upon me and all that concerns me. Thank you for all the many blessings that over take me and make my cup runneth over. It's been a good day; thank you. Blessings

February 7~ Good morning Amber Webber! Happy birthday Lenita Campbell! It's a wonderful early morning as we get ready to take Summer Harris to the hospital for her surgery. Thank you Sherilynn Ganther for staying with Samantha. This day I already have so much to be thankful for. 

1. Being able to be here for my daughter Amber and granddaughter Summer Harris. 

2. Being able to doze and catnap in the lobby while we waited for Summer. 

3. That Sheri and I were able to take a walk along the Feather River on the river walk. 

4. For the bright beautiful sunshine. 

5. The drive up to Davis Lake in Plumas National Forrest. 

6. That I was able to drive through the patch of snow on two wheels with no problems.

 7. Seeing grandson number two Shawn Harris. He always makes me smile. I love you! 

8. A houseful of ten children that know it all. That bring witty knowledge and humor as they share their all knowing wisdom with the adults in the house. 

9. A can of soda 

10. Doing haircuts for granddaughter Samantha and her friend Tiffany. Happy young ladies. 

Thank you Lord for the blessings scattered throughout the day. Thank you for watching over my granddaughter today and all the many gifts given. Blessings

February Prompts 6-Word Story Challenge 1) Someone Special

SOMEONE SPECIAL

Mother

Daughter

Grandmother

Beauty

Of love

~BETH~