“…as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” (I Peter 1:15-16)

Holiness seeks to be like God. You want to make a difference in your world?  Live a holy life.  Be faithful to your spouse. Pay your bills. Be the employee who does the work and doesn’t complain. Don’t speak one message and live another!  Just be God in your world.  ~Max Lucado

Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. Romans 12:19

I am convinced that we are maturing as Christians when we honestly want only mercy and compassion for those who have sinned against us.....and only ask for God's goodness to touch their lives.

Ashley came through her surgery with ease...thank you Father! 

Timmy is a little better on this round of antibiotics.....but still on the couch :(

I am deep into learning....all kinds of things including the new PSCS6....quilting....card making....graphic design...Oh My!

Have a wonderful day :)

Uncle Lloyd and Baby Ashley

Last night my parents and I went to the funeral home to pay our respects to Uncle Lloyd. He lived a long and full life at 96 and even though my Aunt will miss him dearly, they were married 74 years, I am sure that he is rejoicing in heaven. I always enjoy visiting with my relatives and I am thankful that we still have an annual family reunion. It seemed at first a sad place to spend yesterday, on the date of Jamey's passing, but somehow with family gathered it eased the sense of loss that I have each year.

My daughter, Ashley, is having surgery today I am praying for God to guide the hearts and hands of her Doctor, nurses and staff. It is supposed to be a 15 minute procedure..I will be glad when it is safely over :)

January is almost over....not a minute too soon!

We miss you Dukey!

Finally...we made it to the Huber's to play cards!

Tim is sick again....another call this morning to Dr Graham....another prescription....he is soooo tired of all this...so am I!

BUT we did go up to Mom and Dads' yesterday afternoon and played a couple of games of "Hand and Foot", which always makes Daddy so happy....I just told Tim not to breathe on them! The women won both games! I think I like it better when we both win one :)

We went to the grocery @ 7am this morning in anticipation of the snow...thankfully, it is now covering the ground and we are snug as a bug in a rug at home. The scene is so pretty from my studio window but I say a silent prayer for all those who don't have a home to stay out of the cold. I am grateful for "Foundation Dinners" and the work that they do in providing food 3x's a day and shelter for the homeless in our community....Gary Clum (my former Pastor) and his father do God's work with such grace:)

Stay warm and enjoy the beauty that God provided in this winter wonderland!

“We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love Him.”

Some questions aren’t always easy to answer.  Maybe that’s the way it should be!  Here’s just that kind of question:“I get tired of hearing people brush aside troubles with the platitude in Romans 8:28, ‘All things work together for good.’ Isn’t saying that cruel?”

The verse says, “We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love Him.”  I think it’s one of the most helpful, comforting verses in the entire Bible.  It announces God’s sovereignty in any painful, tragic situation we face. Why?  Because we know God is at work for our good!  He uses our struggles to build character.

From:  Max on Life

“Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down.” Philippians 4:6-7

The month of January is hard for me.....the only good that comes is Cait's birthday. I wish that I could go to sleep and wake up when it is gone. Life sometimes sucks....but God in His wisdom takes the things that I know were meant to destroy me and my faith and makes His presence in my life the only thing that sustains me. One glorious day I will see the hope that lives in me and every tear will be wiped away forever.

Timmy is sick once again....the same old sinus infection that has plagued him since Christmas! We are suppose to play cards with Mom and Dad.....hopefully he will feel a little better by this afternoon :) Spring cannot come soon enough...

Revelation 21:5 says God makes all things new!

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17

We had a Trade Faire @ Canter's Cave in Jackson County which is practically in our daughter's back yard. It was a long weekend but a big plus was that Kristyl's family came to see us and it....the girls were more interested in the pie but Kaeden got a tommy hawk!

After leaving the show we stopped in Columbus to pick up our Birthday girl for an overnight....we worked on her American Girl Doll purse.... sewing on flower creations! Pooh made her a pancake in the shape of an 8 to celebrate!! It is hard to believe how quickly the time has passed with Nana's Babies!!

Have a wonderful day and stay warm...brrrrrr!

Without love as the basis for our actions we have done nothing

“Gone are the exertions of law-keeping, gone the disciplines of legalism, the anxiety that having done everything we might not have done enough.  We reach the goal, not by the stairs, but by the lift—God pledges his promised righteousness to those who will stop trying to save themselves!”

“Each person is given something to do that shows who God is: Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits. All kinds of things are handed out by the Spirit, and to all kinds of people! The variety is wonderful.” (I Cor 12:5-10 The Message)

Romans 10:9 says, “If you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

Yesterday was an uneventful day and I even got to visit a little with Mom and Dad (we always find something to laugh about....even if it is ourselves :))

Have a wonderful day!

“I myself am convinced, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with knowledge and competent to instruct one another.” (Romans 15:14)

The office called yesterday and let us know that Timmy's blood test came back and were not exactly stellar! We have an appointment on Friday with the DR. to discuss the results and his options. Pray for a positive meeting!

This morning I am going up to Mom and Dads' to help them use the coffee maker that was a gift for Christmas...OMGoodness I hope it is easy for them to understand how to get a cup of java and to just ignore the rest :)

Love to all!

“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” (Ephesians 1:7)

Hip hip hurrah.....Timmy is feeling like his old self!!!!!

You have no idea how happy this makes me....

Saturday night the Moloney's, me, G and Grandpa Jack had a wonderful dinner, courtesy of Marla, and Nana watched the babies while the grownups got to play cards.....Grandpa was thrilled...and the men won making it even more enjoyable for him :)

We bowl today.....and then blessedly an uneventful week to prepare for the Jackson event this coming weekend.

Blessings!

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” I John 1:9

What a wonderful overnight with the Columbus babies....it went much to fast!

I was Cait's first sleepover in her new room....and got to attend her first spelling bee.....

and we even managed to set up the new MAC computer system in the playroom......

Carrig....6 months old.....impossible...he is so stinkin cute and he gives wonderful hugs!! 

The boys filled me in on anything related to the Skyland Giants and they let me be Ninga-Jenny ? an honor!!

Have a wonderful day and much love....Nana

This afternoon I am meeting the Columbus group to spend the night!! I will get to see Caitlyn's first "Spelling Bee" at her school and finally deliver Cael's birthday present from December 29th!

Tim is still feeling punk but we did take down the Christmas decorations yesterday...that is a start to the New Year!

Have a blessed day :)

Resting in the loving arms of our Father!

Hebrews 13:9 says, “Your hearts should be strengthened by God’s grace, not by obeying rules.”  Jesus doesn’t say, “Come to me, all you who are perfect and sinless.”  Just the opposite.  “Come to me all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” ~Max Lucado

“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:5″

Woo hoo...Timmy is finally feeling better!!

I am sooooo thankful and just in time to return to bowling!

Wednesday I am spending the night with the Columbus group....we need to set up the Christmas present we got them...a new mac computer system!!

We are on a warming trend this week....melting snow....yipee :)

Have a wonderful day

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20″

Our God answers prayer...thank You!

Their are so many people on my prayer list this week, some family, some extended family and others friends of our church or family members of Pleasant Chapel.

I am so thankful that we have a God who listens to our prayers and has provided an advocate in Jesus Christ. Sometimes this life can seem overwhelming......without Him I would be without hope.

Last night I thought that I was catching the same bug that has held our family captive these past few weeks BUT I am feeling better this morning......

Have a blessed day :0)

"To make peace, establish harmony"  Strong's Lexicon 1517

“To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27″

Yesterday the DR put Timmy on some antibiotics, hopefully, they will bring him some relief. More disturbing were the results of his Protime....they were low...so today he has to go to the lab to get a more accurate reading.....it is all about a balance! The good news...we made it up the driveway!

It is 2 degrees today.....yikes!

Hurry up spring :)

Have a blessed day

Today......Timmy has agreed that I can call his DR for an appointment...woo hoo! 9 days of this is too long for a cold thingy to go on. Now if we can just get out of our driveway...

It is 9 degrees in our town this morning....ugh.

Have a safe and warm day :)

"To be at peace, live in peace"
~Strong's Lexicon 1514

Continuing saga...

Timmy is still sick....I am trying very hard to be content being housebound....it is at times like these that I am thankful that I have a recluse mentality :)

Soon, very soon, everything will be right side up!

 Trust in God
Have a blessed New Year filled with the love of God in Christ Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit!!