Thankful Thursday~ Scripture Kits~ July 19, 2007

Dear Friends,

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." Philippians 4:6 KJV

I am so grateful for my wonderful family, silver linings, wonderful opportunities , great fantastic friends , inspirational blogs, and chocolate tuxedo brownies.

I am so grateful for each of your wonderful blogs I will visit, your comments and the chance to express our blessings and gratitude.

I have enjoyed working at VBS , taking my kids to the library and parks and having sweet memories and conversations with them.

I am grateful my friend Denise keeping my spirits up.Please keep her in your prayers as her surgery is coming up.

I am grateful for Janeen of Our Story ,giving me the Blogger reflection award. Thanks Janeen your sweet comments warmed my heart.

"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us." -Albert Schweitzer

When my dear friend Mary K. came over with her family we made some Scripture Survival Kits. I know there are many different ones out there . Here is the ones we made up and are sending to my friend to give out at City of Hope.

The Lord's Scripture Survival Kit

This is what we included:
Mint
Candy Kiss
Tea Bag
Eraser
Rubber Band
Toothpick
Chewing Gum
Band Aid
Pencil

TOOTHPICK - to! remind you to pick out the good qualities in others. -
Matthew 7:1

RUBBER BAND - to remind you to be flexible. Things might not always go the way you want, but it will work out. -
Romans 8:28

BAND AID - to remind you to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else's. -
Colossians 3:12-14

PENCIL - to remind you to list your blessings everyday. -
Ephesians 1:3

ERASER - To remind you that everyone makes mistakes, and it's okay. -
Genesis 50:15-21

CHEWING GUM - to remind you to stick with it, and you can accomplish anything. -
Philippians 4:13

MINT - to remind you that you are worth a mint. -
John 3:16-17

CANDY KISS - to remind you that everyone needs a kiss or a hug everyday. -
John 4:7

TEA BAG - to remind you to relax daily and go over your list of blessings. -
1 Thessalonians 5:18

May your week be filled with joy, laughter, blessings and chocolate.

Thank you to Laurel for hosting this week, while sweet Iris is on a blogging break.

In his endless love,


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Christian Family Life~ Humor ~ Thankful Thursday

Dear Friends,

I am so thankful for the Lords unconditional love, and grace, my family and wonderful friends. I am so thankful for pools, smoothies and ice machines in the heat and the sound of laughter. Ok speaking heart to heart on laughter this is serious folks... my friend Lee asked why I haven't blogged about her?

Like she pointed out I did blab as she put it about my other friends but not her. Well I hope you don't mind.. but had to tell you I am so grateful for friends that are different then us, that stand up for us , make us proud and well put smiles on our faces. About my friend Lee .Once upon a time.. is anyone there ? Well dear friends one day Lee had a beautiful birthday party for her daughter at the park . You know the kind with all the balloons , games , prizes the works. I am here to tell you it was quite lovely. But....she went the extra mile and had everyone under the sun invited. I was assigned head chauffeur and picked up some of the kids and brought some home. After a hectic day and well quite frankly a headache . I loaded up the charges in my van, so did Sue, Jen and well you get the picture. So I drop off all the kids I knew , had little chats with moms and dads as we pulled in their driveways ,and set to go home with my children. When I realize I have one child left. "Um who are you and where do you live?" I found myself asking trying not to panic and quite proud of myself.

"For 25.00 I will tell you" comes the reply ..

Whatttt.... Well I drive as fast as a van will drive at the time and make it back to the park where Lee is cleaning up. I present her with my problem and she says "well where did you get her"?

Well Mary Sunshine where do you think? The dollar store? So we both turn to this little pleasant child and she tells us its now 30.00. Well Lee tells her she is not going to stand for this, gets a real mean mom face when all I could do was want to cry and bemoan my situation to anyone at the park who would listen and tells the girl she is marching her to the police . Well the girl gave the info Lee marched her to the door without my 30.00 I might add and has been my hero ever since. By the way if there is anyone left forgot to tell you she was a little girl who lived near the park ( was not invited to the party) and is probably a negotiator today.

Thank goodness this happened years ago or you know where I would be .

May the Lord bless you with laughter and love this week. Thank you for visiting.

Thank you Iris for hosting.

In his endless love,
Angel Mama():)

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Thankful Thursday~ Burdens and Hope

Dear Friends,

I have to tell you I had the most wonderful moment in time this week. At one point in our lives my husband and I found ourselves becoming friends with a sweet family in California . Through a series on events they had come to a volunteer group that we worked for with some needs. In all honesty the group was not based on our belief in the Lord but of helping others , and we enjoyed it . We did find ways to speak of Christ and let others know our reason for joining and helping those in need. Some of their needs were so humbling and so were they. I really enjoyed getting to know them , their children and lives. When it was time to help others, like at Christmas box time, Ed would come for what he needed but always be one of the ones to stay and really help me. Pack boxes, pass things out , deliver things. One day he just started telling me all his burdens and concerns . In turn I told him from the heart a real medical concern in our family . He asked how I coped and could help others so well . I told him we are told by the Lord to help others and be good stewards of what we had. He asked how I handled burdens and I explained about prayer and that good friends help your with your burdens , but don't carry your burdens as we help you turn them over to Christ and pray with you and for you.

Paul wrote of our hope as believers which he called "the blessed hope. He said "Looking for the blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ" Titus 2 :13.

Well we hired Ed for a few jobs and he never showed up, and never completed them which surprised us . We were on a deadline and really needed the help. Finally my husband who is so patient and kind had to let him go. Well he called two months later and apologized and straightened out but in the mean time it cost us a lot of time , money and heartache.

Well he called the other day and has fully understood the meaning of giving his life to Christ. He said his family life has changed for the better over the years having Christ in it . He told us the turning point was when he realized he couldn't turn to anyone , until he accepted Christ, changed his behavior , became responsible . He also said he now fully realized what we said about turning to Christ . My husband and I marveled that what we felt was a roadblock in our life at the moment was a turning point for someone to turn to Christ and become a fellow Christian. I am thankful God uses all to his glory and good. I have always realized that God will use all, that we can grow learn and change through things but now I can really reflect that what we might consider obstacles in our way will really make a difference in witnessing for the Lord. Like my husband said a few months of setbacks for us was nothing to bring someone to the Lord.

I am thankful for my family.

I am thankful Ed and his family are now Christian.

I am thankful for my fellow hope givers, burden helpers and Christian Sisters and Brothers.

I am so thankful to Denise and the Reflection award she bestowed on me. It really meant so much and am working on but wanted to acknowledge how her gift made me smile this week. Her compassion and friendship has so enriched my life.

I am thankful to you all who kindly stop by and show me your live, families, hearts and love. I will be by to rejoice in your moments of thankfulness this week. I am thankful to Iris for hosting.


May the Lord bless you this week and always.


In Christ,

Thankful Thursday~ Christian Family Life and Humor~

Dear Friends,

As another week passes and I look over the moments in the week, I am so grateful for the Power to choose. The power to choose happiness in all circumstances and all things. Life , marriage, children and friendships are all so precious to each of us. Choosing to make our own happiness , plant our own gardens of love. I thank the Lord for having given me the gift of my wonderful children. He has so blessed me indeed .I know it is up to me to do a good job raising them and looking to the joy of it.

I am thankful for the Lord being in my life.

I am so thankful for my wonderful husband and his sense of ethics and humor.

I am thankful for my wonderful family and friends.

Ok and speaking of humor. I am so thankful for the gift of laughter and a sense of humor. With my friend Mary's permission I am going to tell you what my day was like the other day. We were getting ready for the children's art park and lessons we are hosting here. Mary has 4yr. twins ,as well as a 2 yr. and was babysitting 3... She graciously offered to go with me to help get the rest of my supplies and everything I needed, for my friendship tea, I am hosting next month. I was crying grateful that she went. Having the twins, my son and the other 4 kids should be enough said right there....LOL Are you with me still ?

10:00 am bathroom break the one 7yr Sarah jumps up and tries to flip like in "gymnastics" over the top of the door frame...while all eyes and lectures on safety were on her, the twins started fighting . I was in charge of Gracie the two year old , when I turned around she had stripped ...yes you heard me ...yes almost completely .I found myself stuttering and repeating " Oh my " over and over and other phrases randomly, intelligent things such as: no " we don't touch anything" until other people started staring and saying ok.... I grabbed her shoes yes those were off too and put them as well as her clothes back on. I then had to wash her and the 7 yr olds hands about oh...100 times . By then I felt like I had run a NY marathon and actually well ..won first place...ahem If you were in a mall and witnessed this I am sincerely apologize for traumatizing you. As for all the cute chocolates I bought to fill the tea cups, well they hopefully calorie free and still in stock ,as I ate every last one when I got home.

I am grateful for all you, your wonderful blogs and inspiration.

May the Lord bless you this week and always. Thank you for stopping in for a visit it means so much to me.

Thank you to Iris for hosting Thankful Thursday.

In his endless love,


Angel Mama ():)

Thankful Thursday ~ June 21, 2007

Dear Friends,

"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." 1 Peter 4:10

For many years I raised money and served in different capacities in a service organization. The main project my husband and I headed up was for City of Hope. I was humbled and honored that the organization had a plaque with my name hung with others on an honor wall. The value and significance of the meaning of that has increased ten fold in the past few days.

I have a very dear friend Mabel who is one of the first people I met when I moved to California years ago and one of the last faces I saw when driving away. She walked up and down the mountain roads with me , she helped us repair the roof at our club. She has a sense of adventure and love that fills the room and your heart. With Mabel you could have a cry , laugh and an adventure all in one day. She is one of the friends that stood by me when I did a mountain bike fund raiser and decided we at the club could de bone , skin and bulk cook over 200 pounds of chicken and barbecue for the race ourselves to raise even more money rather then a cater...Oh my...don't even ask and no I didn't eat chicken again for a long time. She helped me host many of teas and parties, run a campaign etc.

For several months now Mabel has been getting treatments at the City of Hope , and decided to pass out cheer up nickles . As she puts it why not spread some Happiness joy and light rather then sit in her room and mope. Well she attached a poem I wrote her with angel pins I sent her in bulk when I heard of her project. Well they decided to put a plaque up for her on the patient wall and she said no she would go where the club plaques are and asked to be put near mine . Her reason: " I am a volunteer of God's Army and not a sick victim of the other guy"...LOL

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve others. I am thankful for wonderful friends that make serving a joy. I am thankful for all my family and friends talents in serving in the Lords service. I am thankful Mabel is getting better day by day. I am thankful for my daughter receiving another scholarship which is an answer to a prayer. I am thankful for all my wonderful blogging friends and their inspiring posts that I can glean from.

Thank you from my heart for your visit to my blog today. May you be blessed this week and always.

Thank you to Iris for hosting this .

In his endless love,

Angel ():)

Christian Life ~ Thankful Thursday ~ June 14, 2007

Dear Friends,

"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break though and steal; But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt,and where thieves do not break through or steal." Matthew 6 19-20


It is taking a lot for me to write this post... but through tears I have decided to go forth and post. Life is too short to worry about the little things and I am thankful for my family, true friends and Christian family. Soothing words calm and help in times of trial and burdens. I have always loved leading workshops, marriage retreats and teaching Sunday School. I love posting about Jesus and the wonderful blessings I am so thankful for. The past few days have been tough though I have had a stalker to my site for awhile. Faced with this burden and some mean things that never in my life have I experienced, and feelings of hurt .

The joy I have in the Lord, my friendships , families have been the key to dealing with this small but bothersome thing of someone following me around, and many other details I will spare you of.

Thank you to Denise and my special blogging sisters in Christ who have embraced me in friendship and love.

A wealthy Christian lady, who had spent her time and wealth on herself, dreamed one night of being in heaven. Seeing a large lovely home, she was told it was the gardener's. To her surprise her home was only a small cottage. When she questioned this the angel replied," We did the best with the materials you sent up."

Thank you for stopping by. May the Lord Bless you this week and always.

In his endless love,

Angel ():)

Thankful Thursday ~ Humorous Angel Cake

" In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you" ( 1 Thess. 5:18)


Dear Friends,

There is a legend about two angels- Angel Requests and Angel Thanks. Each morning they come from heaven and go on errands. By the end of the lovely day Angel Requests has his basket overflowing, but Angel Thanks has only a few. I am so grateful to read everyones posts and see that you are all thanking God for everything in your lives.

I am thankful for all in my life. I am thankful to God for the assurance that he can turn every circumstance into blessings and lift us above any circumstance.

I am thankful for my friends , family and sense of humor to be able to laugh when needed. When I first started driving in the mountains of California years ago with the fog etc. I almost went off the cliff and realized that God never let me and my family never let me forget...LOL

Speaking of sense of humor my dear friend Millie sent this to me and thought you all might like a laugh for today:
Alice Grayson was to bake a cake for the Baptist Church Ladies' Group in Tuscaloosa, but forgot to do it until the last minute. She remembered it the morning of the bake sale and after rummaging through cabinets, found an angel food cake mix and quickly made it while drying her hair, dressing, and helping her son pack up for Scout camp. When Alice took the cake from the oven, the center had dropped flat and the cake was horribly disfigured. she said, "Oh dear, there is not time to bake another cake."

This cake was important to Alice because she did so want to fit in at her new church, and in her new community of friends. So, being inventive, she looked around the house for something to build up the center of the cake. Alice found it in the bathroom-a roll of Toilet paper. She plunked it in and then covered it with icing. Not only did the finished product look beautiful, it looked perfect. Before she left the house to drop the cake by the church and head for work, Alice woke her daughter and gave her some money and specific instructions to be at the bake sale the moment it opened at 9:30 and to buy the cake and bring it home.

When the daughter arrived at the sale, she found the attractive, perfect cake had already been sold. Amanda grabbed her cell phone and called her mom. Alice was horrified-she was beside herself. Everyone would know! What would they think? She would be ostracized, talked about, ridiculed! All night, Alice lay awake in bed thinking about people pointing fingers at her and talking about her behind her back. The next day, Alice promised herself she would try not to think about the cake and would attend the fancy luncheon/bridal shower at the home of a fellow church member and try to have a good time. Alice did not really want to attend because the hostess was a snob who more than once had looked down her nose the fact Alice was a single parent and not from the founding families of Tuscaloosa, but having already RSVP'd , she couldn't think of a believable excuse to stay home. The meal was elegant, the company was definitely upper crust old South and to Alice 's horror, the cake in question was presented for dessert!

Alice felt the blood drain from her body when she saw the cake! She started out of her chair to tell the hostess all about it, but before she could get to her feet, the Mayor's wife said, "what a beautiful cake!"

Alice still stunned, sat back in her chair when she heard the hostess (who was a prominent church member) say, "Thank you, I baked it myself."

Alice smiled and thought to herself, "God is good."

Thank you Iris for hosting.


In his endless love,

Angel Mama ():)

Christian Life~ Thankful Thursday May 24, 2007

Dear Friends,

Here in the early morning I am so thankful for my quiet time with the Lord. I enjoy my bible study early in the morning , then a walk as the sun is beginning to rise. It is so quiet and peaceful , the only sounds I hear are the birds outside my window.
As I started looking though my prayer journal I realized how God has been there, and answering each prayer for everyone, I had been praying for, according to his will. It also made me think about free will . Meaning that he gives us the choice to accept his love , grace, mercy, and help or go the other way. It is so wonderful in times of doubt or hurt he will put a Moses in our path, a friend that tells us to believe in the Lord, love him, worship him and move forward. Move past doubt, hurt and pain into his endless love, and grace. Speaking of friends I am so grateful for a dear friend Delores. Delores is such and inspiration to me. She is 90 , looks and acts 50 , still gardens, hosts teas and has shown me how to knit, be a prayer warrior, and be a great friend. She has shown me age is just a number, wonderful keeper of the home secrets and helped me make my own scent for perfume that smells wonderful.
I am so thankful in my times of needing a friend, prayer or love he has put people in my life that have been there for me. Divine intervention has helped me many of times, and I hope that I have been a help to others. He puts signs on our path everyday of the blessings that we have.
I am so thankful for the wonderful weekend I have planned with my family.
I am so thankful for all my friends , all of you who have inspired me and made me so grateful reading your blessings . Thank you for sharing and Iris for hosting this.

In his endless love,

Angel Mama ():)

Thankful Thursday Blessings~ May 17,2007

Dear Friends,

I am thankful for the heavy envelope in the mail filled with money I received this week. There was no outside address so I didn't know why it was so heavy or what was in it. As I sat down with a cup of tea at my desk and opened the mail this one was first as it intrigued me. It was in a bright red envelope with the word Blessing on the back. Well when I opened it I had to smile it was from a very dear friend and former employee Christopher. Taped inside the card was lots of " cheer up nickels " and shiny pennies. He had put the saying a penny saved is a penny earned, and if you save it , it is a government oversight.LOL
When Christopher worked for me and I had one of those days where nothing went right or someone was sad he took their hand said a prayer, gave a hug and sent them to the beautiful fountain out front and told them to act like a child smile and throw money in the fountain. To see the joy well up in some people or have them say "yes the Lord is taking care of me but I must give the problem over to him and have faith ",was wonderful. For me I would slip our throw the money in and take my mind off all family, work or everyday worries for the moment. Christopher was the first at my door when I was sick with orange juice , or a card, and the one to help me load the moving van for my husband and I when we moved the first time. We still exchange cards, BDay cards, letters and cheer up and his usually have a trinket . I loved how he sent the as he called them cheer up magic nickels and pennies.
I am thankful for the Lord being in my families life, and his blessings.
I am thankful for Christopher and all my friends , and the new ones I meet everyday.
I am thankful for all of you who read and comment it is like finding a penny on the ground what joy at the blessing.
I am thankful for my wonderful husband and my children. I love each of them for their gifts, talent, and each in their own way. But I am especially grateful for the sweet devoted love of my Sir Nick who sang me a special Birthday and Mothers day song this year and thinks I am a hero no matter what I do , cook, bake or help him with. It makes my day.
Thanks to Iris for hosting this event.

Love,

Angel Mama ():)

Thankful Thursday May 10,2007

"We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly
by embracing each other."
--Luciano de Crescenzo


Dear Friends,

Life is like a a puzzle with thousands of tiny parts, fragmented pieces and some jagged edges. Sometimes the pieces fit easily and sometimes it takes more time and patience for the picture to become clear. Just like a puzzle our journeys are sometimes met with rocky roads, thorns with the roses and storms. Someday I will tell you about the park, the tornado, the sirens and me just enjoying the park with my kids...LOL ( yes later I found out that the tornado whistles are not like California noon time or fire)...well blow me over with a feather no wonder people were staring as they drove past...and yes it was windy!
As we all walk along the through the joys , sorrows, laughter and tears of our own marriages , and friendships: the pain, joy and honor , we are not alone God is with us every step of the way. Have you ever encountered an angel? A friend the Lord has put in your path to help you through, your spouse, or a real angel?
I have and am grateful. The Lord sent one to me at a time in my life many years ago when I had a lot on my shoulders and many burdens to carry . Let me introduce to you Bernie the toll booth man. Every night Bernie asked me how my kids were, how I was, had little presents when I drove through from him and his wife ( a devotional book), he would quickly ask and throw something at me once in awhile as I quickly drove through every night after work. The lonely stretch of highway every night reduced me to tears with the burden of things I was facing. Crying one night because I could and no one would see .Please understand I felt I always had to be happy as a manager for my employees, happy as a mom for my children and never let them see you cry or sweat became my mantra. Bernie saw this and after several nights and seeing an empty car seat in the back would ask me quick questions. How was I ? How were my kids? What was new? Uplifting caring questions and real concern resonated in his voice. It warmed my heart and made things seem more bearable somehow.
When the rough period of some things came to an end and I got remarried and went to move out of state I went to drive through Bernie's booth one more time to say thanks and good bye. I had my card addressed and a little gift. There was no Bernie. The next day the same. My husband finally took me to the toll plaza where you can buy a pass and we asked for him and we were told they had no one by that description . For weeks before I moved out of state I went through the tolls with my husband, by myself and friends always looking asking other toll operators and they all gave me a puzzled look and the same answer no one worked there in the tolls like that and during the hours I drove home they usually had no one and the coin basket toss.
Thank you so much for reading and meeting Bernie who I know God sent to help me through a rough time. May the Lord bless you this week and always. I am thankful and grateful for those in my life and the angels the Lord has sent .
Thanks to Iris for hosting this.

In his endless love,

Angel Mama ():)

Thankful Thursday ~ April 26,2007

Dear Friends,

What a wonderful weekend I had with my family recently and decided to dedicate my grateful heart and thankfulness this week to them.

I am so grateful to my husband for :

His steadiness and quiet reasonable approach to life in general . He is my rock and has a calm nature.

His sense of humor that we can laugh at life, with each other and be happy in the mist of our sorrows at times.

His generous nature and being willing to do anything for and with our children.

His being willing to work so hard , commute and still find the time to enjoy our family.

His ability to calm me down when I worry and pray for me when I am sick. Especially with my migraines.:)


My four wonderful blessings from the Lord.

I love all their different personalities and natures.

I love that they are all willing to try their best in whatever they do.

I am thankful for the fact they are willing to give the glory to the Lord our God.

I am thankful for their sense of humor and willingness to laugh and be there for each other.

I am thankful they think we are great parents and tell us that.


I am so thankful to all of your participating. You have helped me to be inspired , learn and praise God with you in your blessings.

I am so thankful for my friend Denise sending me sweet cards to uplift me this week.

I am thankful to Iris for hosting this Thankful event weekly.

In his endless love,

Angel Mama ():)

Thankful Thursday ~ April 19, 2007

Dear Friends,

For this wonderful Thursday I am thankful for :

Learning the true meaning of grace and joy in being in the Lord. I always grew up in a Christian home and church family but like everyone have had things happen to me or my family in my life that tested my faith .... I have always been an optimistic glass half full person ...some have made fun of me calling me Polly Anna or rosy glasses ,..maybe at times I have. But I have had a few hurtful things lately that grabbed my attention for a few seconds...LOL alright a few minutes... then realized like we all do :

I have the Lord in the center of my life , nothing or no one can take that away. That I need to focus on whatever joy he is blessing me with this week and that person or situation can't be used by the Devil to get to me . The Lord my God and faith are stronger then that. ( If I haven't lost you already thanks for bearing with me....~ smile) That I need to pray for that person to start seeing their own joy and not trying to hurt or take from others.

I am so thankful for the day of loving for Dear Sweet Heather, being so wonderful . I am so thankful for all of us being able to come together in faith and love for her.

I am so thankful my little one still loves being read to. Dr. Seuss is still great therapy...LOL

I am thankful for my wonderful friends, those I am meeting through this, and all of you participating! You all bring me sheer thankfulness and joy reading your posts every week.

I have wrote all the wonderful blessings bestowed on my family this week , in my gratitude journal. I showed my gratitude and devotional journals when a new friend to Christ came to tour my home and studio and was pretty sad . I am so thankful she asked me to help her make her own and blog to help join us.( No laughing...yes I now know how to use some of the widgets...~smile)

I am thankful we are taking the kids to the museum and a baseball game this weekend in the city.

Thank you Iris for hosting this for us.


In his endless love,

Angel Mama ():)

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Thankful Thursday April 12, 2007~ Ways to show Gratitude

Dear Friends,

When the Lord taught us to pray he gave us a comprehensive blueprint. His word. The requests deal with Gods glory. Praying for his will to be done provides a foundation for our prayers.

Thank you Father that you are good, and that your mercy is everlasting. (Psalm 100:5).

Thank you Lord that you are very compassionate and merciful. (James 5:11)

Thank you Father that every good and perfect gift is from above, and comes down from You, Father. (James 1:17)

I am so thankful to the Lord for blessing me with my wonderful husband. As the head of our household he leads our family on the path of righteousness . He is my protector, best friend and a super dad.

I am so thankful for the Lord blessing us with our 4 lovely children. They bring me joy daily.

We have a family mission statement , devotional notebook and I have a gratitude journal. These tools helps us stay focused on the Lord and his daily blessings.

We try to keep a supply of cards, notes, drawings from the kids we can bless others with .

I have realized that the time I put into cooking from scratch and baking blesses my family daily and shows my gratitude to my husband for his long hours . It also helps him on his commutes and blesses the co workers he shares with. We try to bake extra treats to bless others with during the week. I try to slip notes or pictures from the kids or me to brighten his day and show we care.

Encourage others this week and enjoy your blessings from the Lord.

I am grateful for all I am learning from the other participants of Thankful Thursday to see them go here


In his endless love,

Angel Mama ():)

Thankful Thursday ~ April 5,2006

Dear Friends,

I am so thankful for The ever increasing Faith of my family in the Lord.

I am so thankful for unanswered prayers , and the Lord knowing what was best for our family .

I am so thankful for blessings bestowed large and small.

I am so thankful for the Lord shedding the truth and light on a situation that I needed to see.

I am so thankful for the wonderful family , friends, and love he has graced my life with.

I am so thankful for answered prayers in our lives.

I am so thankful for answered prayers for my friends Miss T and family, Miss D A and family , Miss Annie, Miss Sharon, Miss Donna and all who have prayed and had their answers and prayers revealed this week.

I am so thankful for chocolate , jelly bellies and potato chips ~ smile~

I am thankful for my darling husband calling an old friend and us finding out his need for prayers for health, and the Lord being so strong in both their lives.

I am so thankful for the missionaries of the world giving their time and hope in the Lords name.

I am so thankful for the library , our library in our home, inspiring books and the fact my children love to read.

I am so thankful for them all doing well in school.

I am so thankful Miss J. has made the Deans List . I am so thankful she is pursuing her artistic talents also.

I am so thankful for the the new friends the Lord has recently brought into my life, all my friends love , humor and grace that brings joy into my life daily.

I am thankful for the hostess Iris of thankful Thursdays, the wonderful blogs I am going off to visit , the blessings I will read and the daily parcels of Love for all.

I hope if you have visited my site , read my blog or this post you have found some blessings in your life today.

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In his endless love ,

Angel Mama ():) (D.)

Thankful Thursday

Dear Friends,

I was in the middle of writing this and a friend had an emergency and stopped over so...

I am sorry this is late but grateful I could be there for her.

This is my first time participating in Thankful Thursday. There is so much I have to be grateful for this week:

The wonderful visits , chats and emails I have had with friends and family this week.

Books and the fact my children love to read them.

Looking forward to a wonderful weekend with my family.

My children doing well with their schooling.

The beautiful flowers popping up all over.

May you all have a wonderful day and weekend.

I love the idea of Thankful Thursdays .

Love,

Angel Mama ():)