COUNTING IT ALL JOY!
Change of season
Brings breezes
Of cooler weather
Fall colors
Burning in radiant rays
Of ruby reds
And golden hues
Of rich beauty
Dancing Leaves
Fluttering through
The blue grey skies
Showing us how to play
As we wrap up
In sweaters
As children run
For costumes
Of joyous fun and laughter
October dances
Happily as a child free at play
Don't lose that
Laughter
That gives way to play
It only comes
Out
In October
~BETH~
October 22~ Good morning! It's Monday and that means a new week of adventures await us. But first we must get through this day. This Monday has some challenges for me to overcome. But with some coffee prayers and an afternoon date with my friend Randi Hilary, I'm sure it will be a cakewalk and lots of fun!
1. Turning on the fireplace and taking the chill off the house.
2. Coffee
3. Warm sweater
4.Laughter back and forth with Randi as we make our plans for the day.
5. IHOP for coffee and a bite to eat.
6. Trying on costumes and playing dress up.
7.Laughing so hard when some of the decorations scared me.
8. Wandering around Fred Meyer and looking at their Halloween decor.
9. Surprising David!
10. Surprised by the beautiful mums I received today.
Just a small portion of the wonderful things I have been blessed with today to be so very thankful for on a day I thought wouldn't be fun at all. But turning this day around was so much fun! Smiles, laughter, dress-up, and gifts to mention a few. Thank you Randi for making this day a memorable one.
Thank you lord for friends that know how to turn an upside down day upside right. Thank you Lord for the provisions and surprises weaved throughout this day. And to think I wanted this day to go by fast.....I would have missed out on so much fun. Thank you! Blessings
October 24~ Good morning! Didn't I just fall asleep?I think I did and it's time rise and shine already. It is my favorite day of the week smiles of beauty. I love my morning drive to Oregon City, and I know I will always have a list of things to be thankful for.
1. Morning coffee is always biggie!
2. Watching the morning sunrise.
3. The view of Mt. Hood with the sun rising above her. Gorgeous!
4. The burnt orange gold tones of the late Fall as the leaves dance their way twirling and whirling around in a frenzy.
5. Music that soothes the soul, makes memories and brings memories back with a rush. Always a warm happy fullness in the heart.
6. A beautiful country drive to Boring, Oregon and through the little town to the Bushue's Pumpkin Patch.
7. Walking through the corn maze and enjoying all the activities at the farm.
8. The beautiful views of Mt. Hood and the farmland. Along with the fun Harvest decor of the Fall season.
9. Finding the old country barn and stopping to take the photos.
10. The stained glass windows in the old churches.What a wonderful old art form.
11. Spending the evening with Cindy and Cathi. What a fun evening previewing the new colors and having a glass of wine.
12. Having dinner with Cindy. Thank you! Very good dinner.
13. The support of amazing people in my life.
14. The cute text i have been getting every night from my baby sister Rosie.I love them thank you!
15. Built in camera to my cell phone; so I can take all these amazing photos to share my adventures.
Just a few of the many things I am thankful for. Each day I am blessed beyond measure and far more than I can dream or imagine.
Thank you Lord for placing all these gifts at my fingertips daily to enjoy and these aren't even the ones I take for granted dailylike the air I breathe. So much to be thankful for daily. Everyday there is something to be thankful for. Blessings
October 25~ Good morning! I'm awake and moving. I have made it to another day to write another chapter in my story.
1. I have a roof over my head so I am out of the damp and cold weather.
2. My umbrella
3. Bottled water
4. Puzzles
5. Amber calling me because she wanted to hear my voice and say I love you mom! That is the best gift of the day!
6. Finally the waterline is fixed and we have clear running water! Thank you Jesus!
7. For the many prayers and love of support given to me daily.
8. FB so I can see the journey of my children and grandchildren in their daily adventures; whether is words or pictures. It brings me great joy!
9. Listening to the rain come down. Playing its musical notes of restful peace.
10.Being taken out for dinner at Giuseppe's. Thank you David!
Thank you Lord for this day. Thank you for answered prayers and the love and support of so many wonderful friends. I truly am blessed thank you. Blessings
October 26~ Good morning! It's been one year ago today that I retired from the salon. There hasn't been a day that has gone by that I haven't thought about my beautiful ladies and how much I miss them and the salon. My body and feet are happy I did; and are doing much better and know it was the best thing for me. But I so miss them and the beauty of smiles created each and every week. Thankful for the decision and choice I made a year ago. But I left a piece of my heart there in the salon with each lady and gentleman that came by even just to say hello and leave a smile. Wonder what beauty lays ahead of me today.....
1. Morning coffee as I get ready for my day.
2. Running water to wash my face and brush my teeth.
3. Cosmetic brushes to apply my makeup.
4. For the rain that we so need. Though I so love my sunshine I'm thankful for the liquid sunshine we are getting.
5. Walking around Lowe's getting some walking in and checking out some deals.
6. My new extension cord in pink. So cool! Now I will be able to use my new light that I bought a while back.
7. My mom's voice and just talking with her. I love you mom!
8. A short chat on FB with my Aunt Ella. I am so blessed to have my Aunt's and Uncle still. Thank you Lord. Love them so much.
9. Having food in my cupboards and refrigerator.
10. Watching the World Series
11. Hot tea lavender and licorice, very relaxing.
Thank you Lord for this day. Thank you for the gift of my family and friends that love me. I have so much to be so grateful for everyday. Each day I feel richer than the day before. Thank you! Blessings
October 27~ Good morning! The weekend has arrived and it is sunny out. I think I may need to take advantage of this beautiful Fall day to enjoy the rich colors in the foliage.
1. Morning coffee and vitamins with prayers.
2. Fresh air
3. A drive down the Columbia Gorge
4. A long five hour hike at starvation Creek area. Both ends and still more area to cover.
5. Watching the bride and groom at Starvation Falls taking photos. So playful and beautiful.
6. Seeing three waterfalls today.
7. Making my 10,000 steps plus.
8. Drive to my sister's home for a short unexpected visit.
9. Watching Hallmark Christmas movies with my sister Rosie.
10. Spaghetti dinner at my sister's yummy!
11. Watching the world series game with my sister Rosie. Great game. The boys of Summer never disappoint.
12. Funky old fashion nightgown my sister is letting me borrow for the night. Reminds me of the turn of the century clothing. Comfy though.
13. Snap that brought smiles and an invite. Sadly I had to decline.
14. All the wonderful smiles and conversations on the trail today.
15. Beating the rain.
Thank you Lord for this beautiful day that I shared with so many strangers with great smiles that lite up the pathways. Thank you for being my walking partner and guiding my steps. It has been a beautiful day on the trailheads today. Blessings
October 28~Good morning! Waking at my sister's this morning! Even on the weekends these ladies rattle sound early. I don't think they know how to sleep past 6am. Though I stayed still and kept my eyes closed until Jen asked if I wanted a muffin for breakfast. So...it is now time to rise and shine. Or at least rise! I didn't come prepared for an overnight stay so .....
1. Waking at my sister's with much activity going on.
2. Jen fixing me a muffin thank you so very much.
3.Coffee
4. Sitting and watching crazy programs with my sister Rosie on TV.
5. Jen letting me borrow her alarm clock. Thank you!
6. Having lunch before I leave to come home. Spaghetti....yum!
7. A beautiful drive homedown the Gorge.
8. Stop at Multnomah Falls and the Fall beauty she has to offer. Never am I disappointed.
9. Getting my pictures posted up.
10. Finding great photos of my children and their families o FB.
11.Thankful for FB and a place to share with family and friends.
12. The quiet of my home with a cup of hot tea.
13. A TV to watch game 4 of the World Series.
Thank you Lord for this day and the many little blessings and all the ones I take for granted daily. Thank you for being my traveling partner and best friend. For watching over me as I go out on my many adventures. For all the amazing people I meet along the way. Thank you! Blessings
October 29~ Good morning! So nice to wake up in my warm snuggly bed with my fluffy pillows and cozy blankets. New day new week.....oh what fun awaits me!
1. Morning coffee and makeup
2. Warm sweater
3. Gas in the car
4. Sample lunch at Costco today.
5. A drive around town looking for Fall decor.
6. Microwave
7. The bird dancing around in my kitchen window.
8. Listening to the rain playing drums on my roof.
9. The sun peeking out between the rain clouds.
10. The rainbow that popped out while I was driving home. It was so beautiful. God's promise...what a beautiful reminder when your having a tough day.
11. The friendly lady in Costco.
12. Finding the photo I was looking for.
13. Sally's Beauty Supply to get the products for the work of my hands.
Thank you Lord for another day filled with many gifts and smiles that brighten my day. Thank you for carrying me through the tough days and finding the good in everyday even when it doesn't seem like there is......there IS! So much to be thankful for today and everyday. Thank you! Blessings
October 30~ Good morning! Last day for me to roll over and stay in bed. But it sure is nice to know one can. It is cool in the mornings and it is much warmer beneath the Snuggly blankets. But as always this cannot last, one has to get up and start ones day. I thought I had morning plans but as in life things change. I know this is going to be a good day.
1. Morning coffee
2. Sunshine breaking through those grey rain clouds.
3. Snow on Mt. Hood
4. Lunch at the Wooden Chicken with David. Thank you!
5. The yummy chicken wings and brought some home for a meal later.
6. Glad to have reflector up around water line. Hoping this helps.
7. Leafs racked out front.
8. Hot showers
9. Music from a friend that brings smiles.
10. My eyes so I can see all the brilliant Fall colors of the season.
Thank you Lord for another day filled with many more blessings than even mentioned. Thank you for watching over me each and everyday. Blessings
October 31~ Good morning! Happy Halloween! Time to find that inner child and go have some fun! You're never too old to let the little kid out and play. So with today being the last day of the month and Halloween it's time to cut loose. Though first things first. It is also time of beauty and smiles in Oregon City. So........I already have a fun filled day plotted out and so much to be thankful for and I haven't even got started out the door yet. So much to be thankful for.
1. The ghoulish coffee for the perfect start to my day.
2. Warm coat
3. A beautiful misty morning drive on the country roads to Oregon City.
4. Phone call fromCrystal N Koch to start this day. I miss you. Blessings
5. A unexpected haircut.
6. The angels of the Lord working overtime on my way home. So thankful as this young man pulled out in front of me. A good day for us both.
7. My pirate costume
8. A lunch date with Randi Hilary. Dressed for the Halloween festivities.
9. Oil changed in my car.
10. Taking smiles and laughter everywhere Randi and I went.
11. Picco Berry after lunch. Thank you Randi.
12. Seeing all those who dressed for the day taking childhood play and laughter everywhere they went. Thank you all for bringing me smiles of joy.
13. Memories that appear through FB bringing smiles filling my heart with joy.
14. Hot tea
Thank you Lord for another day of wonderful blessings filling my day with abundance of love and fun. So many gifts to numerous to count. Thank you! Blessings
