God’s eternal blessings
Flows down from above
To equip us in His mission
To spread His wondrous love
So He can always use us
And stretch us in our faith
So we may be a blessing
To others by His grace
For everything we need God will graciously provide
Through His eternal blessings That’s abundant in our lives

~ By M.S.Lowndes

I pray that today you will be blessed and also be a blessing to someone.

What a day fishing at the lake, we are blessed to live on a camp with this beautiful lake.

Matthew caught his first crappie, and it was a big one, he was really excited !! He caught several brim ( perch ).He as his older brother the fishing biologist, loves to fish and is really good at it ! Fresh fish for supper, can't get any better !

Word Filled Wednesday ~

1st Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Today is WFW !The purpose of Word filled Wednesday is to share God’s word through photo’s & a Bible verse!

Thanks AmyDeane and Lisa for beings such sweet hostesses the link is on my sidebar if you would like to join in.

Thanks for stopping by, have a very blessed day.

Tempt My Tummy Tuesday ~

Today is Tempt my Tummy Tuesday, to enjoy more great recipes or join in click the link on my sidebar. Ladies, thanks so much for hosting !

Potato Spears ~
4 sweet potatoes cut into thin spears
4 baking potatoes cut into thin spears
1/2 cup Kraft Light Zesty Italian Dressing
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley ( optional )

HEAT oven to 375°F.
TOSS potatoes with dressing.
SPREAD onto lightly greased baking sheet.
BAKE 1 hour or until potatoes are tender, turning after 30 min. and topping with cheese the last 5 min. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Love potatoes, and these are yummy !

Have a very blessed day !

Our Gift to the Fallen

For each soldier that has fallen so that many may stand

We honor their spirit as they pass to God's hand

For without their sacrifice we would live forever in fear

We pray for their loved ones and provide a salute and a tear

God help us heal the wounds of hate and the misery of war

That is our gift to our fallen heroes that are amongst us no more.

~Charlie Gragg

Jelly Bean Prayer

Red is for the blood He gave.

Green is for the grass He made.

Yellow is for the sun so bright.

Orange is for the the edge of night.

Black is for the sins we made.

White is for the grace He gave.

Purple is for His hour of sorrow.

Pink is for our new tommorrow.

~Dicksons

Today I am participating in Friday Funnies @ http://homesteadersheart.blogspot.com/
hosted by Kim, check out her blog, it is great !



How funny is this ??



Thanks for stopping by, have a blessed weekend !

"Children will not remember you for the material things you provided but for the feeling that you cherished them."

~ Richard Paul Evans ~

"Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children. "

~Charles R. Swindoll ~

Have a very blessed Thursday !

Word Filled Wednesday ~

Today is WFW !
The purpose of Word filled Wednesday is to share God’s word through photo’s & a Bible verse!

Matthew 28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Thanks AmyDeane and Lisa for beings such sweet hostesses the link is on my sidebar if you would like to join in. Today it is hosted by Lisa @ http://www.extravagantgrace.net/ . Have a blessed Wednesday.

Tempt My Tummy Tuesday ~

Today is Tempt my Tummy Tuesday, to enjoy more great recipes or join in click the link on my sidebar. Ladies, thanks so much for hosting !

PEANUT BUTTER CORNFLAKE CANDY

1 1/2 cups crunchy peanut butter ( you can you creamy if you prefer )

1 cup sugar

1 cup Karo corn syrup

4 cups corn flakes

1 teaspoon vanilla

~Combine sugar and corn syrup in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves.

~Stir in peanut butter sud stir until creamy.

~Remove from stove and add corn flakes and vanilla.

~Mix and drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper.

~Let cool and enjoy !

Thanks for stopping by, have a blessed Tuesday .

Tagged !

Tag I am it , I have been tagged by Trish !

I was tagged by Trish at http://grammyoffive.blogspot.com/ for this little meme

~Six Unimportant Favorite Things. Here are my six in random order.

1. Earrings, I love all kinds of earrings, I always have a pair on, even if I don't have makeup on, I have my earrings on !

2. Movie theatres , I so enjoy going to the movies and having a big bag of buttery popcorn.

3. Vanilla Cappuccino~ so good !

4. Magazines and books, love reading.

5. My camera, always snapping pictures ~ smile for the camera !

6. Fans, this is crazy, but I have to sleep with a fan on at night.

Here are the Rules:Mention the person who nominated you~ Terrific Trish !
List six unimportant things that make you happy ~ Listed above !
Tag other bloggers ~ I am tagging any of my blogging friends that would like to play along, tag your it !!

Watch your thoughts--they become words.

Watch your words--they become actions.

Watch your actions--they become habits.

Watch your habits--they become character.

Watch your character--it becomes your destiny.

~Frank Outlaw

Count your blessings

A friend shared this with me ~

Some things to ponder....

If you woke up this morning with more health than illness...
you are more blessed than the million who will not survive this week.

If you can attend a church meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture, or death... you are more blessed than three billion people in the world.

If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep... you are richer than 75% of this world!

If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish someplace ... you are among the top 8% of the worlds wealthy.

If your parents are still alive and still married ...
you are very rare, even in the United States and Canada.

A faithful man shall abound with blessings...
Proverbs 28:20

I thank God for my many blessings.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY PRECIOUS BABY BOY !! Matthew

~~~A teenager today, 13 years old on the 13th. ~~

I love you dearly, my sweet child, you are a blessing from God.

A son is someone special

to remember with warmth,think of with pride,and cherish with love.
Happy Birthday Son, I am so proud of you !

Trust in the Lord

Proverbs 3 : 5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

We must live a life of dependence on God, he will show us the way. We must trust in God with our whole heart.

Today is WFW !

The purpose of Word filled Wednesday is to share God’s word through photo’s & a Bible verse! Thanks AmyDeane for beings such a sweet host, her link is on my sidebar if you would like to join in and receive a blessing.

Please pray for this sweet family ~ http://kayleighannefreeman.blogspot.com/

Thank you for stopping by, have a truly blessed day !

Chicken Salad Spread ~

Today is Tempt my Tummy Tuesday, to enjoy more great recipes or join in click the link on my sidebar. Ladies, thanks so much for hosting !

Ingredients:
1 block cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 (12.5 ounces) can chicken, drained
1/4 cup chopped onion or green onion, whichever you prefer
1/4 cup minced roasted red pepper (jarred is fine )
1- tablespoon sweet pickle relish

1- tablespoon mayonnaise
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation:Whisk together cream cheese , ranch dressing, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Mash chicken with a fork in a medium bowl until it is shredded. Add dressing mixture, onion, roasted red peppers, mayonnaise, and relish. Stir to combine. Taste and add salt, pepper, Sprinkle with chopped parsley for decoration. Refrigerate 1 hour or overnight ~ Use as a spread for crackers or as a sandwich spread.

Wow, was I excited when the mail came today !

I won Molly's 200th post give away and received my goodies today. She is such a sweet lady with a great blog, stop by for a visit.

http://mollyscountrycolorshomeplace.blogspot.com/

4 beautifully handpainted pendants, just lovely.

3 piece set of Artist trading cards, I plan to frame these, they are beauties !

Adorable bar of homemade soap, it is just too pretty to use.

A holder to pictures in, I plan to put family pictures in it and put it on my purse.

The cutest little snowman wine glass that Molly painted, it is so much cuter in person !

A tea set for two, cant wait to drink this tea, I love tea !

She even sent me a beautiful thank you card !

THANK YOU SO MUCH, Molly !!

I love everything ! God bless you.

I appreciate your kindness

More than words can say;

The very nice thing you did for me

Really made my day!

Memories ~

My mother, Rose

Matthew and my mother ( 1996 )

My mother and I on my wedding day (07/21/1984 )

Rose, my mother ( 1960)

In memory of my sweet mother, who went to her home in heaven on March 22, 2006. Our third mothers day without your precious smile. We miss you so much, but know we will see you again in Gods beautiful garden, our precious Rose.

Rose, her name fit her, she as a rose was lovely and sweet.

God looked around His garden And found an empty place.
He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face.

He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best.

He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb

So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered "Peace be thine". It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home.

Author : Unknown

Being their mother....

To Josh and Matthew, my dear sons my precious gifts from my loving God.

Being your Mother

means that I have had the opportunity to experience loving someone

more than I love myself.

I have learned what it's like

to experience joy and pain through someone else's life.

It has brought me pride and joy; your accomplishments touch me and thrill me like no one else's can.

It has brought me a few tears and heartaches at times, but it has taught me hope and patience.

It has shown me the depth, strength, and power of love.

Being your mother hasn't always been easy, and I'm sure I've said or done things that have hurt or confused you.

But no one has ever made me as satisfied as you do just by being happy.

No one has made me as proud as you do just by living up to your responsibilities.

No one's smile has ever warmed my heart like yours does;no one's laughter

fills my heart with delight as quickly as yours can.

No one's hugs feel as sweet,and no one's dreams mean as much to me as yours do.

No other memories of bad times have miraculously turned into important lessons or humorous stories;the good times have become precious treasures to relive again and again.

You are a part of me,and no matter what happened in the past or what the future holds,you are someone I will always accept,forgive, appreciate, adore,and love unconditionally.

Being your mother means that I've been given one of life's greatest gifts: YOU.~ Barbara Cage

"I LOVE YOU ! "

A friend emailed this to me and I wanted to share.

Rules For Daily Life ~

Begin the day with God,Kneel down to Him in prayer; Lift up thy heart to His abode And seek His love to share.

Open the Book of God And read a portion there; That it may hallow all thy thoughts And sweeten all thy care.

Go through the day with God Whate'er thy work may be; Whether thou art at home or abroad,He still is near to thee.

Converse in the mind with God;Thy spirit heavenward raise. Acknowledge every good bestowedAnd offer grateful praise.

Conclude the day with God,Thy sins to Him confess; Trust in the Lord's atoning blood And plead His righteousness.

Lie down at night with God,Who gives His servants sleep; And when thou tread'st the vale of death,He will thee guard and keep.

Author Unknown~

Also, today is NATIONAL PRAYER DAY !

http://www.ndptf.org/home/home.html May 7

Word Filled Wednesday~

14- The psalmist is primarily exhorting himself. His stronger self is encouraging his weaker nature not to despair. The psalm closes with a repetition of the injunction: "Wait, I say, on the Lord," as if the psalmist would fix deep in our minds the idea that at all times of doubt and danger, instead of despairing, we should go forward "in the strength of the Lord God"

Today is WFW !

The purpose of Word filled Wednesday is to share God’s word through photo’s & a Bible verse! Thanks AmyDeane for beings such a sweet host, her link is on my sidebar if you would like to join in.

Have a truly blessed Wednesday ! Thanks for visiting !

I won !

I am the winner ! I am just too excited for words !

I won sweet Mollys 200th post give away. She is a great Southern Lady, with a great blog if you get a chance visit her site and leave her a comment, you will be blessed.

http://mollyscountrycolorshomeplace.blogspot.com/

Thank you again, Molly.

"Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather is one of those things that give value to survival." - C. S. Lewis

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP~

Today is Tempt my Tummy Tuesday, to enjoy more great recipes or join in click the link on my sidebar. Ladies, thanks so much for hosting !

~ INGREDIENTS:

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup chunky salsa
8 ounces corn tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional , your favorite type )

DIRECTIONS
In a large pot over medium heat, saute the chicken in the oil for 5-10 minutes.

Add the garlic and cumin and mix well.

Then add the broth, corn, onion, chili powder, lemon juice and salsa.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes.

Break up some tortilla chips into individual bowls and pour soup over chips.

Top with favorite cheese and sour cream, enjoy !

Have a very blessed Tuesday, thanks for stopping by.

Wanted to share a few good learning links ~

http://www.nationalcenter.org/HistoricalDocuments.html

This one is great if you just enjoy history or can use with your children, it has links to historical documents, magna carta, mayflower compact, many more !

http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/
This one is for the likers of science, some really good experiments and readings for those who just enjoy science !

A TRUE SCIENTIST ~

A young child is, indeed, a true scientist ~just one big question mark.

What? Why? How?

I never cease to marvel at the recurring miracle of growth,to be fascinated by the mystery and wonder of this brave enthusiasm.~
by : Victoria Wagner

Tis So Sweet....

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus is one of my favorite hymns. Some background information about it :

“’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” was written by a woman, Louisa M. R. Stead. Out of one of her darkest hours—the tragic drowning of her husband—this hymn was wrote.
Louisa Stead was born in England. She felt the call of God upon her life for missionary service. She arrived in America in 1871. In 1875, Louisa married a Mr. Stead, and to this union was born a daughter, Lily. When the child was four years of age, the family decided one day to enjoy the sunny beach at Long Island Sound, New York.

While eating their picnic lunch, they suddenly heard cries of help and spotted a drowning boy in the sea. Mr. Stead charged into the water. As often happens, however, the struggling boy pulled his rescuer under the water with him, and both drowned before the terrified eyes of wife and daughter.
And out of her struggle with God during the ensuing days, flowed these meaningful words—“Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus.”
—Adapted from Kenneth Osbeck

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
(1) 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at his word,
Just to rest upon His promise,
Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord."

CHORUS:
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust Him more.

(2) How I love to trust in Jesus,
Just to trust His cleansing blood,
Just in simply faith to plunge me
'Neath the healing, cleansing flood!

(3) Yes, I've learned to trust in Jesus,
And from sin and self to cease.
Now from Jesus simply taking
Life and rest and joy and peace.

(4) I'm so glad I learned to trust Him,
precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;
And I know that He is with me,
He'll be with me to the end.

Have a very blessed Sunday ~

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHRIS !
Today is my nephews 21st birthday, isn't he a handsome guy?
He is very close to Josh and Matthew, he was a groomsman in Josh and Chams wedding & he met his
girlfriend Lindsay, a bridesmaid, good friend to Cham at their wedding six months ago. Lindsay is also from middle TN, she and Chambliss have always been close.
She is a sweetheart and they make a lovely couple.
Chris is a true Southern gentleman, Happy Birthday !
We love you !

Home sweet home~

Home is the one place in all this world where hearts are sure of each other.

It is the place of confidence.

It is the place where we tear off that mask of guarded and suspicious coldness which the world forces us to wear in self-defense, and where we pour out the unreserved communications of full and confiding hearts.

It is the spot where expressions of tenderness gush out without any sensation of awkwardness and without any dread of ridicule.

~Frederick W. Robertson

Home is where virtue is applauded.

Home is family.

Home is where unconditional love is given.

Home is God smiling on us.

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Colossians 3:14

Thanks for stopping by, have a very blessed Friday !