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It's officially Thanksgiving and I couldn't go without wishing friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving from Doug and I.

As we start our turkeys, prepare the trimmings and open our homes for guests and loved-ones to arrive, lets not forget the things we are thankful for today. We all have SO much to be thankful for. I look at my own menu and as I saw the news today on those who are going without, I am reminded of just how much we actually have. 

Believe it or not, we've actually cut down on some things, yet as we dig in to our apple and pumpkin pies, I am reminded of those who go without, others who haven't any loved ones to celebrate with, those without warm clothes and even those who's family members are away serving our country.

Lets take the time to reach out to someone in our lives, whether it be a neighbor, volunteering at a local shelter, or even donating to charities and fundraiser's this year. You each make the difference and have a special gift.

I have much to be thankful for this year and I am most grateful to God for His unconditional loving-kindness. but also for the protection on family and friends and the blessings He gives us all each day. Life isn't always easy, but it's His kind and gentle hand that reaches out and gives us hope that we may share that hope with others.

May you all be blessed each day, May He continue to love and guide you through the joys and trials, May He work within you to strengthen you, grant you peace, comfort and most importantly may you share all you have with much love and thanksgiving, in Jesus Mighty name.

I leave you with an uplifting scripture during this time of Thanksgiving. May you all know that you are loved deeply!


Serve the Lord with gladness: 
come before His presence with singing. 
Know ye that the Lord He is God:
It is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves;
we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. 
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise; 
be thankful unto Him, and bless His name.
For the Lord is good;
His mercy is everlasting; 
and his truth endures to all generations. ~Psalm 100

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Happy Thanksgiving!!   Please don't forget to reflect on the blessings you have in your lives each day and remember those who have less than we do.  Donate your time, money and prayers. Help an elderly person, do something nice for a military family, save some leftovers for someone who has no family or better yet, invite them into your homes.  Nothing about this season is about gifting.  While it's a tradition to have Turkey, Ham, Family, Tree Trimmings and gifts, ultimately it's to reflect on what God has given us and what gifts we have to offer others in need. 

Blessed Love To Each Of You,

My apologies for not being on as much. I've been having a mix of medical issues lately and thus have had quite a bit of insomnia.

I'm hoping this and other issues change in the upcoming months, as I work toward a healthier lifestyle. In the meantime, I'll be visiting when I can, but am focusing on one day at a time until I get my energy back.

Blessings to you all!

Thank You Jesus For Everything!
Hello and Blessings to ALL!
Father I love and bless you for what you have done are doing and going to do for all created in your image.
You are so loving and giving and as you do this it allow us all to know you personally.
May we however you choose meet you so we have no doubts and fears that keep us separated?
 I know your desires are ours so I cheerfully receive all you have for me so I am in your will.
I honor and cherish you Father for taking such good care of me and hearing me when I speak in peace and good will to others.
Bring us to the throne room to sit in your presences so we become healthy, wealthy and wise cause that is part of our blessings on earth as it is in heaven.
Heal us from all our wounds and self imposed limitations.
Give us wings to fly above it all and expanded vision to see your word and know it from the heart of that which lies behind it.
Cover us with your love and joy so we gain your passion and expression in the fullest way humanly possible.
I give you Praise and Father while you are at it do your work in us to bring thee all you ask of us to receive so your son's death is not in vain.
All In ALL! In Jesus' Holy Name!!
*U*

In my blog titled
Bible Study 1-5
I revealed how short I fall of keeping
the 10 Commandments.

#6 You shall not murder.
Hmmmm
Ok, so things are looking good for me here.
I haven't killed anyone.
Nor would I.
Ever.
But
Jesus said: Matthew 5:21-26
Ok, once again, I am toast.
My tongue is quite a weapon.
As are my fingers on a key board.
As is my heart, that is hidden.

#7 You shall not commit adultery.
Once again.......
Toast.
Jesus said: Matthew 5:27-32

#8 You shall not steal.
Ok wait a minute.
I am not a thief........or am I?
Well sometimes I don't buy EXACTLY what the coupons for.
And I take pens home from work.
And I have my dh print something off at his office.
And I read a magazine while I am at work
(stealing time. getting paid for a job,
yet doing something I am not
paid to do)
When I sit down and do a deep self exam.
Busted. Guilty.

And I thought I would SAIL through the 'shall not's"
NOT

#9 You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
Liar Liar.
Busted Busted.
I am SUPER hyper sensitive in this area.
I TRY SO HARD to be 100% honest.
One thing I am known for is my
blunt force honesty.
But
In my anger, I know I have sinned.
Of the 10 Commandments,
this is the one I come the closest to keeping.

#10 You shall not covet.
Ok
I do covet.
I don't care about stuff.....like houses cars clothes.
But I covet people who have
large families,close friends
amazing marriages.
I covet relationships
not stuff.
Still coveting all the same.


So there you have it.
I can't "keep" the 10 Commandments.
Lord knows, I don't even come close.
I came close when I had mono
and was sleeping 18 hours a day
But I think that is the
only time I was even close.
Honest.