A new year brings new blessings...

...and a renewed hope along with the ability to try new adventures that God has laid out before
 us. We are definitely on that path this year.

I can joyfully report that hubby found a new job and he started today.
Praising God for that wonderful blessing!

Not as much money as he was making before, but the benefits are good and there is a potential for
raises so he could be right back up to what he was making in time.

He will be on first shirt for 60-90 days and then will be going on 2nd shift. This is a little bump in the
 road because he loves to race his RC cars and he will miss that, but he is happy for a job. I told him
 to race every chance he gets before he goes on 2nd. :)  He also drives 45 minutes one way to work, but
 that is only about 15 minutes farther than he was so we are just trusting that God will keep his little
 Ford Ranger running until he can get established in this new job and we can get another vehicle.
This is certainly not what we had planned for the new year, but God often throws a kink in our
 plans doesn't He?  He does know best so we are putting our faith and trust in Him.

In a span of about six weeks my husband lost his father very suddenly , had to tell his 44 year old
 brother that he is adopted and his factory closed with no warning. If that doesn't bring a person closer
 to God, then I don't know what will, but we are humbled and thankful for Gods goodness to us.

Also, my dear father was diagnosed with pneumonia this past week , but he is doing better
so we are thanking God for His healing and watch over him.  Praying that God showers you
 with blessings that overflow in this new year!!

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God is good ....all the time!!

Blessings~

Another gift straight from Heaven!

Our EIGHTH grandbaby arrived today
 at 12:28 pm and is he ever a cutie pie!!

It is hard being 3 hours away, but hopefully we will get to see him soon.  Our car
is in the repair shop from last weekend when we were up there and got in an
accident. No big deal, but it takes time to repaint etc.

I am loving technology at times like this...you know when the mommy can't be
there with her only daughter. I got blow by blow updates from her hubby and I
was so thankful for that. The first one came in about 3:19 am by text and said
they were at the hospital. You can bet I didn't get one more wink of sleep. :)

Just had to pop in and tell you!

{photo courtesy of his daddy via facebook}

Happy Fathers Day!

...to the best father in the whole wide world...

Mine!

Blessings~

There's a man out there...

who is my hero.

From the time he was little, God knew he would be my dad.

and God also knew that he would be the

best father ever to this little gal.

{and my siblings as well}

He knew that he would love us, and comfort us,

teach us right from wrong, and show us who God is.

He has always been everything a father should be

and more.

I am so glad that God chose that Father to be mine!

I think of all the children out there who didn't have a

father who loves them and I know how very fortunate

I am. I thank God every day for a loving, caring

father who I love dearly and who has always been

my hero.

Thank you dad for everything

and Happy Father's Day!

{snapped this photo of my father and youngest great grandson

last night when they were visiting}

You may have thought I didn’t see, or that I hadn’t heard,

Life lessons that you taught to me, but I got every word.

Perhaps you thought I missed it all, and that we’d grow apart,

But Dad, I picked up everything, it’s written on my heart.

Without you, Dad, I wouldn’t be the woman I am today;

You built a strong foundation, no one can take away.

I’ve grown up with your values, and I’m very glad I did;

So here’s to you, dear father, from your forever grateful kid

-author unknown

Blessings-

Lovely find and update on my dad...

Don't you just love this display mirror?

it even has beveled edges

price...$5.00 !

I know in my last post I told you that my dad is

doing so much better and he is, but he

still needs your prayers.

We thought he would be coming

home today, but now it has been changed

until next week sometime.

His heart doctor wants to implant an ICD

{implantable cardioverter-defibrillator }

Dad was not too keen on the idea,

but after discussing it with my mom

and us kids he has decided to go ahead with it.

He may not be home now until Tuesday

or Wednesday.

He is in very good spirits and we have a

wonderful time when we visit, but it is still

a scary thing whenI realize that it is

my dad's heart

that we are talking about.

Praying that the Lord will guide the doctor's

hands and that all will go well.

Blessings~

Another late night phone call

Just once I want someone to call me

late at night and say: we have really good news...

but it doesn't happen that way does it?

I received another phone call from my mother last night

at 11:30 pm and she told me they had taken my father

to the hospital again by EMS .

He was having severe breathing problems.

When we arrived at the hospital an EMT told us that

he given them quite a scare. They had to radio ahead

and meet someone part way and get them on board

to administer meds to him.

His breathing appeared very labored and he

told me it was much better than it had been.

I can't imagine.

From the ER doctor we heard words like:

congestive heart failure

fluid on the lungs

you need to get

reacquainted with your heart doctor

We will find out what today brings.

Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Blessings~

Family Ties

My handsome oldest son and his beautiful family.

Melissa {mommy}, Jason {daddy},

Kanaan and Keira.

They just had family pictures taken

and I had to share this one.

I think it is gorgeous.

He Lives!

{I think I may have shared these pictures last Easter,

but just had to post them again this year}

I have very fond memories of growing up and

attending this little country church.

I am so thankful that I had parents who

loved me and who taught me right from wrong.

They didn't just talk the Christian talk,

but they also walked it each and every day and in

every aspect of their lives.

Because of their influence,

and a choice I made to invite

Christ to be Lord of my life...

I know HE LIVES!

This was my church...my little country church that

I loved so much. Sadly it was torn down some years ago.

Every time I drive past the corner

where it once stood, I think of the wonderful memories

and of how I learned about Jesus and

His sacrifice for me.

My sister, brother, mom and I on

Easter Sunday 1965

{that's me with my hand on my hat}

my sister, brother, dad and I .

Weren't we just too cute? All dressed up in our Easter best...

after all Christ gave His best for us.

Wishing you a very blessed Easter as we

celebrate our risen Lord!

Happy Birthday Dad ~

1933...what a year!! It was the year my father was born. I have wondered many times what I ever did to deserve such a wonderful dad. He has been my rock in hard times and the best father a daughter could ever have! I used to tell him when I was young that when I grew up I was going to marry him! LOL This is his picture as a youngster ~ You're in the army now ~

My father today~

I grew up in a wonderful Christian home where we always knew we were loved. It was shown to us every day and told to us over and over as well and I thank God every day for that. We weren't ruled with an iron rod, but with the utmost care, love and discipline that a lot of families don't have. My father is my hero and a true treasure to everyone who knows him. Happy Birthday Dad from your DD ~ I love you so much!