I bet Mr. Turkey never thought he'd end up like this. When he began this new year filled with dreams and expectations little did he know he would be filling others dreams and expectations (not to mention our stomachs!) I can kinda relate to Mr. Turkey. As I approach this Thanksgiving I know in my heart I have a lot to be thankful for. But I must admit, I am struggling with all the "how comes?" and "what ifs?" that are making it difficult for me to approach this holiday season with true joy. I know that God has a plan and a purpose for ALL things. I rest in that. It just doesn't make it any easier. It sure didn't for the turkey.
I have some good friends that I do life with. We get together every couple of months for dinner and laughs. Once or twice a year we get away to shop, eat and share the ups and downs of life. We've laughed until we have cried. We've cried until we have laughed. No pretenses. We are who we are. Do we see eye-to-eye on everything? No. But we accept each other's differences and love each other anyway. Maybe the world could learn a thing or two by hanging with us.
I've always enjoyed doing puzzles. As a child I would frequently pick the hardest puzzle I could find and set a goal in which to finish it. I would sort through the box finding pieces that fit together and put them in little groups all around the main puzzle waiting for the right moment to put them in their place. Lately, my life is feeling like a puzzle. The border is in place and most of the inside is filled in but I have these "sections" that are off to the side waiting to be put in their proper place so that I can see the big picture. Just when I think the pieces might fit...I try them and find I have been deceived. The shapes look so similar but are slightly off and just do not slide into place smoothly. There must be a better option. I'm going to have to work a little harder. Dig through the box more. Or perhaps the "right" piece is directly in front of me...I just can't see it mixed in with the others. Life is puzzling...I'll trust in the One who knows exactly how the pieces will fit. It will make a beautiful picture in the end.
My dad went to be home with the Lord yesterday. He was the best. Supportive in everyway. Everyone loved him. A man who walked with God and could leave this earth with no regrets. I never struggled with the concept of a gracious, loving, forgiving Heavenly Father...because I had a gracious, loving, forgiving Earthly one. He was known for his flower gardens...Jesus, put him in charge of your gardens, heaven will never have looked so good nor smelled so fragrant! And I'm sure if there is Bluegrass in heaven, he is "pickin' and a grinnin'". He will be missed.
Everybody falls sometimes Gotta find the strength to rise From the ashes and make a new beginning Anyone can feel the ache You think it’s more than you can take But you are stronger, stronger than you know Don’t you give up now The sun will soon be shining You gotta face the clouds To find the silver lining
I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains Hope that doesn’t ever end Even when the sky is falling And I’ve seen miracles just happen Silent prayers get answered Broken hearts become brand new That’s what faith can do
It doesn’t matter what you’ve heard Impossible is not a word It’s just a reason for someone not to try Everybody’s scared to death When they decide to take that step Out on the water It’ll be alright Life is so much more Than what your eyes are seeing You will find your way If you keep believing
I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains Hope that doesn’t ever end Even when the sky is falling And I’ve seen miracles just happen Silent prayers get answered Broken hearts become brand new That’s what faith can do
Overcome the odds You do have a chance (That’s what faith can do) When the world says you can’t It’ll tell you that you can!
I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains Hope that doesn’t ever end Even when the sky is falling And I’ve seen miracles just happen Silent prayers get answered Broken hearts become brand new That’s what faith can do That's what faith can do! Even if you fall sometimes You will have the strength to rise
She's here! Born on August 20 and weighing in at 6# 15 oz by a scheduled C-Section. Hasn't been much pink around our parts in the past...this will be fun!
Yup, I admit it..I'm a grandma!! But I still love having fun, sports, and rock & roll! I enjoy my family, friends, and Granger Community Church family. If I'm not home you can probably find me at Borders or Starbucks!!
