Pictures don't do this starry sky justice....but Jeff tried to capture it anyhow.....absolutely amazing. Thanks, God!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Starry Night
The night sky that we've observed over the past several evenings is more incredible than any I've ever seen. Beach front lighting is restricted around Cape San Blas due to sea turtle hatching, so the beaches are pitch black at night. We've been taking walks with flashlights to capture some of the sea creatures that come out in the dark.
Pictures don't do this starry sky justice....but Jeff tried to capture it anyhow.....absolutely amazing. Thanks, God!
Pictures don't do this starry sky justice....but Jeff tried to capture it anyhow.....absolutely amazing. Thanks, God!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
The View
After about 16 hrs of traveling and suffering from a bit of sleep deprivation, I was ready to get out of the car. Around 10:30pm eastern time Saturday, we finally settled down for our bedtime family prayer. Last night we were thanking God for the beauty of the His creation (of which we get a seriously magnificent taste this week!). Our duplex is literally steps from the beach. We're just plain blessed to have this view for 6 days. We're lovin' every minute of it!
Vacation!
Its been awhile since we had family vacation.
Life is full...of home schooling, mom and dad working jobs outside the home, helping out with Grammy's affairs, and the boys' weekly 6hr Swim Team training, not to mention a few volunteer commitments.
These next few posts cover our long awaited, much needed, first family oceanfront vacation. We're thoroughly enjoying a beachfront house on the Gulf Coast area called Cape San Blas. There's only one road on and off this forgotten coast. Check it out here on Google maps!
More to come.....
Life is full...of home schooling, mom and dad working jobs outside the home, helping out with Grammy's affairs, and the boys' weekly 6hr Swim Team training, not to mention a few volunteer commitments.
These next few posts cover our long awaited, much needed, first family oceanfront vacation. We're thoroughly enjoying a beachfront house on the Gulf Coast area called Cape San Blas. There's only one road on and off this forgotten coast. Check it out here on Google maps!
More to come.....
Friday, September 9, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Thank You Right Now
Lately I'm going with the convictions God gives me to write or share my heart when I feel prompted. After reading this short message from This Day's Thought.org , I just had to share it.
Dear GOD:
I want to thank You for what you have already done.
I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until the children are asleep and the house is quiet; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get the job; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed; I am thanking you right now.
I am thanking you because I am alive. I am thanking you because I made it through the day's difficulties. I am thanking you because I have walked around the obstacles...I am thanking you because I have the ability and the opportunity to do more and do better.
I'm thanking you because FATHER, YOU haven't given up on me.
Unknown
This Day's Verse:
“Yea, our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name.”
Psalm 33:21 The Revised Standard Version
I often get stuck in a rut waiting for trials to pass or waiting for circumstances to be ideal before I will thank God or let myself be content with whatever is. Thoughts like those above, full of thanks, are the best way to begin the day so there's way less room for the negative. Glad I read it. Hope you are too.
Dear GOD:
I want to thank You for what you have already done.
I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until the children are asleep and the house is quiet; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get the job; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed; I am thanking you right now.
I am thanking you because I am alive. I am thanking you because I made it through the day's difficulties. I am thanking you because I have walked around the obstacles...I am thanking you because I have the ability and the opportunity to do more and do better.
I'm thanking you because FATHER, YOU haven't given up on me.
Unknown
This Day's Verse:
“Yea, our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name.”
Psalm 33:21 The Revised Standard Version
I often get stuck in a rut waiting for trials to pass or waiting for circumstances to be ideal before I will thank God or let myself be content with whatever is. Thoughts like those above, full of thanks, are the best way to begin the day so there's way less room for the negative. Glad I read it. Hope you are too.
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