2010 Gratitude Challenge-Day 3

Today, I am thankful that the clinic I went to today is paying for my medicines.  I went to the Dr and she gave me several prescriptions.  I was praying for where the money was going to come from to pay for them.  The lady looked at me as she is stamping them and says, "We are going to pay for your medicines for you today".  I was like so thankful, to them and especially to God.  it was such a blessing. 
God bless,
Pat

2010 Gratitude Challenge-Day 2

 This month, I’m participating in a Gratitude Challenge hosted by  Brenda at Garden of Learning.  The challenge is to write a post each day in November about something that I am thankful for. That’s 30 days of gratitude posts!  I don’t think that will be hard to do, as I am thankful for so much every day of the year.

For Day 2-I was getting ready to go to bed last night and I was thinking about my day.  My oldest son is sick and so is his wife, they are both undergoing tests to fully diagnose them.  The Dr is thinking he has diverticulitis and are looking at fibro possibly for her.  Then on top of that their oldest and my only grandson has PKU and he got a Little Debbie Cake and ate the whole thing, for him that is VERY serious.  Well, anyway I guess you are wondering where I am going with this for being thankful but this is it....I am thankful that as sick as they are God is in control.  He is the Great Physician and He can make them better.  I am also thankful cause when I go to bed at night and I say my prayers, I know He is awake watching over them and all my family, so I can sleep in peace.  That is what I am thankful for today.
God bless,
Pat

2010 Gratitude Challenge

This month, I’m participating in a Gratitude Challenge hosted by  Brenda at Garden of Learning.  The challenge is to write a post each day in November about something that I am thankful for. That’s 30 days of gratitude posts!  I don’t think that will be hard to do, as I am thankful for so much every day of the year. 

I thought long and hard about what should be my first post of what I am thankful for......I am so thankful for my family.

 

I am thankful for my family...one, because they are my family and I love them.  But, more important than that is that we all live and try to serve God.  We make mistakes, we have issues but no matter what, we are always there to love, pray for and help each other.  God and family, they are the most important thing in my life.

God bless,

Pat

And the winner is.......

     I took everyone who stopped by and entered the giveaway and wrote their names down. For each chance your name went in again. Me and T folded them and he placed them in our blue pumpkin and he drew out the winners name and the winner is (sorry you can't read on the paper he is holding up) is Laura.  Laura if you will text me or email or facebook me your mailing address we will get your prize in the mail to you.  Thanks to all and I hope you will keep stopping by to visit us.

God bless,
Pat ( and T )

Life as I know It, where I have been and a giveaway....

        I know I have not posted lately because I got hurt and I could not get on the computer for awhile then I just got the blahs.    
     Just to let you know, if you don't already.  On August 31st I was helping my daughter-in-law hang curtains in the kids bedrooms in their house they were getting ready to move into.  Well, I fell after we hung the last one and ended up going by ambulance to the ER.  This led to braces, a walker, 2 knee surgeries, a pulled hamstring and oh so much more.  I am still recuperating from the 2nd knee surgery but am doing much better.  This has been a long process.  
      Good things have come from this bad thing such as Jenny being forced to drive, people learning to stand on their own feet a little and I have received so many, many wonderful blessings from food, money, visits, cards and most of all prayers.  Still I have let the devil put me in the blahs but the blahs need to go.

      So, I decided to have a giveaway and be a blessing to someone else and at the same time maybe get a few people to visit my blog which I hope to get moving and keep moving now...so the rules are this....


1) For once chance to win...comment below
2) Follow my blog or let me know you do for another chance
3) Post about this on your blog for another chance 
4) If you do all of the above you get a bonus chance to win


I will let this giveaway run until this Saturday night.....Sunday I will choose a random winner from all entries and I will announce the winner on here on Monday and your package will also go out on Monday or soon as you let me know your mailing address.


God bless,
Pat

The Simple Woman’s Daybook ~ October 18

I tried another blog meme but just felt pulled back to this one, I just enjoy it so much more...nothing against others but this is just right for me,hope you will enjoy it too, God bless all!

Here is my Daybook entry for today ~
Outside my window. the sun is shining and it is a nice fall day, hoping for some rain soon though
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I am thinking. . .I have so much that needs to be done and not quite sure where to begin
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From the learning room. . .getting us back on pace with our paces after my surgeries and other setbacks
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I am thankful for. .  my friends and family-I am so blessed
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From the kitchen. . .so many dishes and stuff that did not get done this weekend
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I am wearing. . .pink shirt and blue capris
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I am creating. . .some thank you cards to send out for all that has been done for me recently
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  I am going. . to be so busy for the whole week, pray I can get it all done
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I am reading. . .mostly just my bible, need to start a new devotional
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I am hoping. . .to get a letter out to a friend today
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I am hearing. . . Yogi Bear which my little grandson is watching
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Around the house. . .lots that needs to be decluttered
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One of my favorite things. . .spending time with my little grandkids
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A few plans for the rest of the week. . .cleaning, organizing, school, work on church projects and spend time with my family
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Here is a picture thought I am sharing. . .

This is a picture of my inlaws, they are both in heaven now.  Today would have been Carrolls 74th birthday.  I hope him and Frankie enjoy it in heaven.  I miss them both.

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Thanks to Peggy at The Simple Woman’s Daybook for this wonderful meme. Visit Peggy to find the October list of participants in The Simple Woman’s Daybook.

God bless,
Pat

Book Review-Embracing Your Second Calling

    

      I was sent a book to review for booksneeze.com a while back and it took me awhile to get through the book.  It took me a little while to admit I might fit in the category of this book.  It is a book by Dale Hansen Bourke about the second half of your life and your calling for it.  I have known since my first child was born almost 24 years ago that my calling was to care for my children, home and hubby.  I worked with the Children's ministries at church also.  Children was my life at home and for God.  Then I looked around for a second and my children were all grown or almost there.  I wasn't quite sure where I was or what my calling from God was anymore.
     This book is a good guide to help you that the next part of your life is still valuable and what you and God see as your calling to serve Him.  I recommend this book for anyone who finds themselves at that point in their life where they need to slow down and maybe even stop, take stock and see where they are and where they are going in their service to God. 
     Thanks Booksneeze for the chance to review this book.  I look forward to a long time commitment with your company.  For anyone interested in reading a book and reviewing it on your blog then go to booksneeze.com and sign up.
God bless,
Pat