God game me two legs.

I really believe that God has given me everything for a reason. I am somewhat healthy, have eyes that see and ears that hear, two arms and two legs.

I was having a really rough morning at a difficult school. There were 31 fifth graders in the room and they would not settle down. At recess, I was grumpy I had to be at such a tough school. I went to do my yard duty job and was grouching on the inside. All of a sudden, I saw a boy with only one leg. The other one was a metal rod. I thought..."Wow....I have the amazing chance to be here and pray for this boy. I am so honored Lord. I know you have a plan for there children...as difficult as it is to teach them. It went on to be a rough day and two girls got into a fight. I felt bad, but somehow I know my prayers for them will never be in vain. I have a love for these children and what is more important, God loves them much more than I ever could and He can be trusted to work in thier lives.

Thanksgiving

I love the smell of fires in the air....
This season is one of family, thanks and prayer.
It's cold on the outside, but warm inside....
Cherished voices in which we take so much pride.....
A grown son blossoming....
A daughter on the brink.
Mom washing the turkey pan out in the sink.
Dad and his pipe...
Little Johnnie at play.
These moments are fleeting
Cherish today.

Thank God for blessings
And still small songs....
How awesome He's given you
A place to belong.

There's tears and there's sorrow...
And often there is pain.
But Jesus is with us....
So much we've gained....

So in all things give thanks...
Rejoice, give praise...
Christ is our Father
All of our days.

The joy of riding a bike

love riding my bike on an autumn day....
With the clouds overhead and the trees in the way.

A woodpecker sings his song from on high...
Airplanes announce themselves in the sky.

The smell of cozy fires sweetens the air...
On such a day, I haven't a care.

Off days, on days and all days

Do you ever have an off day? You know....one of those days when you just mess up everything and have no memory at all? I have one regularly. The other day I went to use some coupons at our corner store only to find out that the coupons were for the wrong store. I couldn't figure out why my bill wasn't less, but then the lady said that the coupons I had given her were for a different store. I then went on to make many blunders that day. I even spilled an entire bowlful of popcorn all over the kitchen floor. I often come bursting home wanting to shout out to the world how someone else in the house has made a mistake....until I realize the mistake is my own. I force myself not to talk until I know the reality of a certain situation.
When I think about how God views all of this, I have to laugh. It is really funny how we think we are such big shots and in reality, we are dependent on Him for every breath we take. He is our King, our Lord and Savior and we need Him every moment of every day. He loves us in our confident moments, our insecure moments, our sorrows and our joys. We can be sure His love will never fail. Our friends and family are often moody and non verbal, but He never is. He loves us to read His words and rejoice in Him. Thank-you Lord for accepting me, warts and all.