Things that bring me joy...

I've had a bad week so last night I decided I would try to focus on the positive and let the Lord deal with the junk for me. So here are some things that bring me joy:

1 - Roses in the spring. The scent of them in my house.
2 - My beloved coming home to me every night.
3 - My beloved waking up next to me.
4 - My kids telling me they love me.
5 - Charlotte when she comes out with some totally adult comment. It blows me away that she is five and knows what random means. And uncomfortable - that she uses them in perfect context. She is FIVE!
6 - My girls joy in learning new things. That is such a blessing. I see so many kids who are bored learning and my girls thrive on it.
7 - Knitting with new yarn.
8 - Knitting with old yarn.
9 - Who am I kidding? Just plain knitting makes me so happy. The colors, the texture, the smell of the wool and oh yes the finished project. God is so good in allowing me to still learn new things.
10 - A good book.
11 - When my Lord speaks so clearly to me.
12 - That my Lord bothers to speak to me at all brings me such joy. Amazement - daily.
13 - My girl friends - old and new.
14 - Seeing my girls become accomplished at life.
15 - Knowing my babbies are with the Lord and I'll get to meet them (and him) face to face one day.
16 - A cold glass of perfectly sweetened iced tea.
17 - A hot pepperoni roll.
18 - A good piece of chocolate.
19 - A diet coke - cold.
20 - Phone calls with my girlfriends. I praise the Lord daily for all of them. I would never make it without you all.
21 - A warm shower
22 - Air conditioning that works.
23 - Time to knit with a friend.
24 - Time with my Lord.
25 - A kiss from my beloved.

So that's my list for tonight. What's your list look like these days? I keep reminding myself that the Lord is in charge and he has plans for me. Plans only for my good. Plans to prosper me. And I'm open to and thankful for His care and plans.

In Christ's Loving Arms,
Peg

One whole year has passed...

Since my daddy went to be with the Lord. It doesn't seem possible that it's been a whole year already. Seems like I ought to be able to call the house and hear his voice just any old time. I find myself calling my mother's cell more than the house simply to avoid that knowledge.

Knowing that he is with the Lord gives me great peace. I pray for the rest of my family daily because I just don't know where they stand with the Lord. I so want each of them to be there in heaven with me and Daddy one day.

One thing Daddy going to be with the Lord has taught me is life is simply too short to take the safe road. I have found myself more bold in sharing my faith, more open in telling people they matter to me and more importantly to Jesus. I am thankful for that last gift my Daddy has given me.

I sure miss you Daddy! Can't wait to see you when I get to heaven. Love on my babbies for me please?

In Christ's Carrying Love,
Peg