summer... :)

Sometimes, we have to lay out all the cards (in this case, the pictures) to see how good it is :)  In the midst of a crazy summer, working full time, changing plans, places, God gently reminds, He is right there in all of it...and we breathe, inhale, and smile...oh, yes, You've been here the whole time sweet Lord... (insert heart)



For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ~Jeremiah 29:11

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. ~ 1 Chronicles 16:34

May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. ~Psalm 20:4

...now onto homeschooling :)  He is so, so good!

His peace...Advent link

Oh how wonderful!

Free Jesse Tree Devotional from Ann Voskamp @ A Holy Experience

I have pictures to share soon...life is so busy and overwhelming at times but God is so good because His peace He gives me, even in the whirlwind...

...the verses He is continually laying upon my heart...

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27)

Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? (Matthew 6:26)

But the LORD has become my fortress,

   and my God the rock in whom I take refuge. (Psalm 94:22)

God bless you dear ones, celebrating in this Advent season...

...blessings (52-60)

51.  a new beginning with homeschooling...


52.  a sweet surprise gift opened yesterday..it's contents:  a HUGE bag of Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts   coffee...Tricia, thank you, thank you :)


53.  this dear man next to me who challenges me, and though I may not like it sometimes, his leadership of our home has blessed me and our boys more than I could know...


54.  the 40 books and videos we brought home from the library today...


55.  a stirring in my soul to create...


56.  HIS love, filled with grace and mercy...


57.  the generosity of so many to support hubby going to Uganda... 


58.   home...


59.  homemade bread and lentil soup tonight...


60.  sweet baby Matthew new today, and his precious mama and daddy...a young new family that loves the Lord...priceless...

Enter His gates with thanksgiving 

   and his courts with praise; 

   give thanks to him and praise his name. 

⁵ For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; 

   his faithfulness continues through all generations. 

~Psalm 100:4-5

A blessed Thanksgiving to all of you dear friends,