My House Debra

Our little Joy is really growing up. She is the first grand daughter to begin her school experience. She is doing Kindergarten this year. It is amazing to see her progressing in her life. She is smart, capable and fun loving. She is our little drama queen. Ever since she was very little she has been so good at pretending and acting out parts from musicals that she has seen. We sure love her and think she is precious.

So fun to look back and see Dad from this youthful perspective. Someone was around taking pictures. Audrey your love of taking pictures will bring even more joy someday as you reminisce with family and friends. Thanks to Debbie Clonts Lane or her mother we have these treasured takes of Dad. Too Fun!

Our cute little family when they came to stay last week. I think I was downstairs on the couch sleeping. They all left me conked out down there. *pictures by Lena

Well today I'm not going to put any pictures in. I just want to express my gratitude for a special Sabbath Day. It is always such a blessing for all of us when we live a day in such a way that life just seems right. You seem to notice that even the outward surroundings are in harmony with what is inside your soul and you just feel a sense of peace. I suppose there are many things that come together on a day like today. Maybe it helped that I was fasting. Or maybe it was because I just felt at peace talking to the Lord and believing that all would be well regardless of our circumstances. Maybe it's because I enjoyed being at church and hearing from others and their experiences with the Lord. And then maybe it's because I was able to bake some pumpkin pies and prepare one for Seth to take to our daughter on his way to AZ. (Mom's love to do for family) It's more likely that all of these things together contributed to the feelings of joy and peace and serenity. But, be that as it may. I am grateful - especially for family and for my caring and loving friends. And most of all I'm grateful for the Lord and His kindness to me and for knowing that He lives and loves me. Today was a day when that knowledge seemed real and strengthening to me. It isn't hard to believe on a day like today. Deep inside your soul you just know that God is real and that life has meaning. You just seem to soak it all in and just BE. And so as I watch the beautiful autumn world around, with all it's gorgeous reds, oranges and golds. As I see the leaves falling to the ground, leaving the branches bare. As I feel the nip in the air and sense that winter is coming soon. As I come to the close of day and feel that this moment in time is slipping away and soon I will lay my head down and rest. I want to express with all my heart Gratitude for Today - because it was a gift that I would like to remember.

Looks like a picture that was taken yeas ago of Audrey. Couldn't resist putting this one on my Blog