stopping to smell the roses....

Life is coming fast these days! All is well here at my home and hearth...just incredibly fast- paced and busy!

I had been studying to prepare for last Wednesday's service that writing here had taken a back burner so to speak. Thursday morning woke to a scratchy throat and by the end of the day the stuffy nose was along for the ride too!

Needless to say...I was down over the weekend, but felt well enough to go to church on Sunday and then rested the rest of the day.

Today I rested and tidied up the house a little, did some laundry made a pot of homemade chicken and rice soup...just what I needed! Put a little splash of Tabasco...yum!

So much to do in the backyard that the thought overwhelms me. Guess its time for the timer and do a little each day till its done.

We are enjoying extremely cool days here...quite nice after we had record breaking heat in the upper 90's a week ago...love the cool ocean breezes!

My roses are blooming like crazy and picked some for the side table that sits along the sofa and easy chair...they smell heavenly.

What have you been doing with your lovely Spring days? Leave me a comment...as I always love to hear from you!!

Blessings to you always....

Open Doors!

Hello my friends! Life continues to move forward with extraordinary speed it seems these days!!!

The Lord is presenting many open doors for me this season! I am so excited to share with you all that I have been asked to be a speaker at a woman's conference in our area! My relationship with the Lord has taken on a whole new luster....more than ever before!

It is amazing what He is doing in my life and the lives of my husband and children! Such growth for all of us....Praise the Lord!

I am busy with taking care of my home...studying also and working in my yard. Our daughter Amie, planted a garden this year. She planted tomatoes, okra, assorted peppers and herbs! She is so excited about it too! Hubby is especially excited about the okra!! He love it fried!!

We are all finally feeling better from the nasty virus from nearly a month ago...it was a very slow recovery time, but we took it day by day, and prayed for one another through the whole process!

I want to encourage each one of you ladies with this: Do not give up on what God has called you to do!! You may have sensed a call on your life...something that God placed in you that has just stirred in you year after year...knowing that this dream, idea or vision would come to pass, but yet not sure how it would...but having the faith in Him,. trusting Him with your life as it continues to unfold. This has been 20 years in the making and I'm just now stepping out in faith to what God has placed with in me. So stay focused on the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart, after all it is Him and Him alone that placed them there to begin with!!

Enjoy the beginning of a new week...and as you do, I pray that your life takes on a new luster in the presence of the Lord!

Blessings to you all....talk to you soon!!!

Easter Blessings to you and yours....

The heavy, ponderous stone that sealed Jesus in the confines of that rock-walled tomb, was but a pebble compared to the Rock of Ages inside.

~Anonymous~

God is greater!!!!

Just when we thought that the cold/flu season has left our family...it creeps in again and attempts to set up shop! This past Saturday Hubby took me to the ER for a visit...acute viral bronchitis....now he is down on his back, our daughter Amie has a fever today and is in bed, our son Stephen has had an annoying sore throat for a week and just now feeling better. Today I woke and opened up to bedroom windows and grabbed the Lysol spray and sprayed everything in sight!!!!
We are all just laying low, its all we can do. Lots of fluids and plenty of rest. Been praying alot too...have asked for prayer from our church family and friends, what a blessing this is!
Meanwhile, the day is beautiful, blue skies and loads of sunshine! The air is cool in the shade but warm in the sun....a perfect Springlike day!
I was called yesterday and told that my Mom had fallen. Come to find out she broke her elbow. I called her this morning to see how she is doing, she said she slept good and was resting. Please keep her in your prayers!
In spite of the setbacks that life and the enemy would throw at us...God is greater! That is the one thing that i know for certain today...My Jesus is greater than all of this. Whether its health, family, church, national, or world issues....God is greater and we must look to Him in ALL things, for His wisdom and counsel in our daily walk in this world.
I pray as your read this the love of the Lord Jesus would wash over you afresh and strengthen you as we dwell is the shelter of the Almighty!! God bless you all .....blessings till i speak with you again soon...

Looks like Spring has come!!!

I'm still here and haven't fallen off the face of the Earth! The past few weeks have been so incredibly hard. We have had bouts with the Flu and also some other family issues that have required continued prayer. I remember not long ago a lady that I had met had said something that has stuck with me since that time and she said " In regards to our adult children, there will always be a place for prayer, for the need is great"!! So true!!!

I am feeling better everyday, but this stuff still tries to hang one. Taking each day as it comes...not making alot of plans, just being led of the Lord in what I do. Still continuing to pray for the elections and our country for this is such a pivotal time in our history...especially as a Christian!

Today I'm going to go out into the backyard and take some pictures of the blossoms on the Nectarine tree and the Flowering Plum...they are just gorgeous.

My heart is so full with thankfulness for all that the Lord Jesus has done in my life. He continues to amaze me everyday and let me know that He is with me and my family.. providing, guiding, directing and loving us. Lord I am amazed by you and how you love me!!!

I hope that each of you are well and enjoying your sunny days! Spring is on its way!!!

May the Lord order your steps today and everyday, Blessings to you and yours!!!

Valentine Wishes....

Its been a few weeks since my last post and for that I do apologize. While I'm feeling better, I'm still not 100% yet. By the afternoon time, my energy has waned terribly.

I am drinking lots of fluids and resting when I can, basically taking care of myself. Hubby was sick too and didn't go to work for 2 days. He finally went to the doctor and recieved some antibiotics. I toughed it out!!! Now our daughter is feeling awful too. I am trying to get my daily routines done be it all so slowly!

I have been able to read and study alot in my bible that past few weeks and this has blessed me greatly! I hope to get back to regular posting very soon. I hope this finds all of you well and enjoying your day! Blessings and Happy Valentines Day!!! Thank you for your well wishes too!! XO

Under the weather

I cannot believe that we are in the month of February already! Time seems to be picking up momentum these days.

We have another chance of rain tonight...makes for such a great nights sleep!

This is a photo I took several weeks ago of the master bedroom and my new down blanket (comforter) that I received for Christmas. I have been spending alot of time here recently since I have been sick and quite under the weather.

Cold symptoms came on 2 days ago, and Hubby is feeling the effects too. I have been taking mullein leaf which is a natural decongestant as well as Zicam, echinachea and lots of hot tea with honey and fresh lemons from our tree.

It is vital that we get plenty of rest and lots of fluids as we recover, but I started to really think about the idea of a "Feel Better" basket, just the thing when your not feeling well. You won't be caught off guard when the cold or flu bug strikes.

Find a nice sized basket to put all the neccessities: a few vintage hankies, some lace edged socks to keep the chill away and of course box of soft tissues. A small container of Vicks vaporub, Vitamin- C drops, cough drops, thermometer, bottles waters or some of those popular vitamin waters. Of course you must add some great magazines and a favorite read. Pampering yourself is so vital when you feeling badly...cozy bed covers, fluffed up pillows and your Feel Better basket!

Then when you finally on the mend you can have a coffee or tea tray just for you! A hearty mug or delicate tea cup. Flavored creamers: my favorite Hazelnut, or perhaps some Chai tea, a small place of your favorite delicacies...cookies, scones or mini muffins, a small tealight candle. Carry your tray to your little peaceful corner and unwind.

These are just a few ideas that have been mulling around in the mind as I've been resting the past few days. Hope you are well and enjoying your family fun time!! Blessings always.....Mindy