Here comes the sun....

How beautiful is the rain ! After the dust and the heat,

In the broad and fiery street,

In the narrow lane,

How beautiful is the rain!

~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
We've had rain here all week.
I love the rain but am ready for a little sunshine.
Yesterday we had tornado warnings and severe storms in the area.
Praise God he watched over us !
The sun is trying to peak through the clouds today,
such a beautiful sight !


Have a very blessed weekend dear family and friends !

Today I am participating in " A Few of My Favorite Things " hosted by sweet Amy @ http://filledwithpraise.blogspot.com/ . Her link is also on my sidebar.
Today I am sharing some of the favorite things about my youngest son Matthew.

~ His gentle heart, he loves Jesus and his family.
~ His kindness to all, he is so sweet with the elderly when we volunteer at our local nursing home.



~ His organization, He keeps his room and all of his things so neat and organized.
~ His help to me and his dad with everything around the house.
~ His intelligence, he is so smart, I learn so much from him.

~ His closeness and love for his older brother.

~ His love for animals and nature.

~ There are many more but these are some of my favorite things !

" Let all your things be done with charity." 1 Corinthians 16: 14 KJV

Word Filled Wednesday ~

By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.

Proverbs 22: 4 KJV

Today is WFW !

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

Have a blessed day dear family and friends !

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 !

A friend recently gave me this recipe and hers were great, I dont have a picture because I havent made them yet, but plan to do so very soon.

Easy Buttery Biscuit Rolls

1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margerine

1 cup sour cream

2 cups self-rising flour

* Note, she said they are best in the mini muffin cups.

Preheat the oven to 350.

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium low heat, whisking until completely melted. Add the sour cream and flour, and mix lightly. Spoon the batter into miniature muffin cups (do not grease), filling each one to the top.

(You may add a tablespoon of dried herbs, such as basil, thyme, if you wish or 2 tablespoons of fresh herbs.)

Bake for 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

This recipe is very quick, easy,delicious, and makes about 2 dozen mini-muffins. ENJOY !

This is a picture of a beautiful spider lily that bloomed yesterday in our front yard. I am amazed everyday at Gods work.

"God writes the gospel not in the Bible alone, but on trees, and flowers, and clouds, and stars."~ Martin Luther

The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land; Song of Solomon 2 : 12

Dear God,

I am impressed by all Your ways! When I think of things You have done, I am awestruck. When I contemplate Your nature, I am humbled at my inability to comprehend You. So I embrace what I cannot fully understand.

Lord, I thank You for the salvation You have given me as a free gift. I have done nothing to deserve it. This gift was freely bestowed upon me the moment I turned from my sins and believed in the Lord Jesus Christ. It is not by my works or efforts that I am forgiven, saved, and born-again, but by Your grace.

I praise you today ! Fill me with Your Spirit today that I might glorify You, I pray, in Jesus' Name, Amen.

" A man shall leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and they shall become one flesh”. Genesis 2:24


Twenty five years ago we stood, looking like children, pledged our dear vows to one another. Little did we know how time would fly by so fast.We are so very thankful to the Lord for all these years He has allowed us to share .... in His will, may there be many more.

This is our little wedding party, my two younger sisters, Sara and Susie.

My nephew Hunter,and nieces Penny, Amy and Amber.

All of whom are now all married with families of their ,except for my niece Amy.

Weren't they just the cutest and of course, the sweetest !

Happy 25th Anniversary Timmy, I LOVE YOU !!

A good marriage is the union of two forgivers.--Ruth Graham
There is nothing more lovely in life than the union of two people whose love for one another has grown through the years, from the small acorn of passion, into a great rooted tree

- Vita Sackville-West

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

Today I have some special prayer requests, please join me in uplifting them in your prayers.

Please pray for my dear sisterinlaw Susan , her baby girl was due to be born a few days ago, and they are still anxiously awaiting, she goes back to the Dr. today. She is such a lovely mommy to be !

Please pray for me dear Aunt Carolyn, she has breast cancer, she is doing well with her treatments, pray that she continues to do so.

Please pray for my dear Aunt Sue, she has recently finished breast cancer treatments, and is doing well.

Please pray for my dear Aunt Geraldine, she is not doing well, she has ovarian cancer.

Please pray for my dear brother, who does not know Jesus as his saviour, he knows he is lost

and the holy spirit is dealing with him. I pray that he is saved before it is everlasting too late.

Please pray for my dear blogging friends dealing with health issues, they are such special ladies !

My husbands precious cousin, Diane : http://auntdisexperimentallife.blogspot.com/

Dear Debra : http://kayemercury.blogspot.com/

A dear lady : http://ladymslavendercottage.blogspot.com/

Sweet Denise : http://shortybearsplace.blogspot.com/

Dear Aleluabelles husband : http://alleluiabelle.blogspot.com/

Jesus died your soul to save;

For your life He freely gave

All He had in heaven above,

Just to show His wondrous love.

Wondrous love so rich, so free--

Can it truly be for me?

Yes, dear friend, 'tis true, 'tis true,

All Christ did, He did for you.

--Jennifer R. Leaf

Thank you for praying, may you have a blessed day ~

Today I am participating in THANKFUL THURSDAY, hosted my Sonya @ http://truth4thejourney.blogspot.com/ . Thank you Sonya, for being such a gracious hostess !

~ You are supposed to list 5 things you are thankful for this week ~

1. I am thankful for my precious saviour, Jesus Christ. I am not worthy.
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23

2. I am thankful for dear husband.

Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be.
Robert Browning (1812-1889)

3. I am thankful for my precious Matthew and that I am able to homeschool him.

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6

4. I am thankful that my oldest son, Josh was blessed with a great job and we moved him and his lovely wife to their new home safely !

5. I am thankful for our great Christian neighbors, that we are able to share with.

They brought us some wonderful fresh green beans, cucumbers, squash and tomatoes.
So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7: 12

I am so THANKFUL for another blessed week !

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. Have a blessed day dear family and friends !

"Do not bring a detestable thing into your house or you, like it, will be set apart for destruction. Utterly abhor it and detest it, for it is set apart for destruction." Deuteronomy 7:26

Make your house, a home of love For all, who enter in to see

A place where lots of love and caring

Are always, first priority,

Make it a Place of Peace

With Rest for all of you

And keep the devil out

Even if, that's all you do,

Make it a place where from the world You all, can get away

And leave the world out Don't let it in, I say,

And make it, a place for you

A Sanctuary, True A place of Love and Peace and Joy

And Rest, In Jesus, for all of you.

~Richard Dottery

A walk down memory lane ~

Today I am also participating in Wednesdays Walk Down Memory Lane. The link is on my sidebar, thanks so much Lynnette for hosting !

My oldest son, Josh started his new job this week. We are so very happy for him and so very proud of him. I had prayed that he would not move too far away and my prayer was answered. He and his precious wife, Chambliss will be moving to Northwest Ms, about 2 hrs. from us. His years of college have paid off, he has a great job with the State of MS as a conservation fishery biologist. He has always loved the outdoors and wildlife, so I know he will really enjoy his new career.

I have an eighties baby and a nineties baby, he is my eighties baby, wasn't he adorable ?

It is so hard to believe how time flies by and your baby becomes a man, husband and one day a parent himself. Praise God for his blessings. Thanks for walking down memory lane with me !

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men. Psalm 107 : 31


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.

Today I am praising God for his many blessings. I praise Him today for His goodness to me and for all his wonderful works not only in my life, but in the lives of those around me.
Have a blessed Wednesday !

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

Sour Cream Potato Casserole ~ Great side dish !

Directions :
Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes.

Put potatoes in a sauce pan and cover with water.

Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes.

The potatoes should be soft enough to pierce with a fork.

Place all of the ingredients, including the potatoes, into a mixing bowl.

Beat the ingredients until blended and smooth.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the potato mixture into a greased 9x12 baking dish. Cook in the oven until the top becomes golden, 30-50 minutes.

Ingredients
~5 pounds Potatoes
~1 cup Milk
~5 tablespoons Butter
~8 ounces Cream Cheese
~8 ounces Sour Cream
~2 teaspoons Seasoned Salt

~ 1 teaspoon black pepper

You can top with shredded Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, any toppings you like !

Praying that you have a safe, blessed holiday ! America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. -Abraham Lincoln


One Nation Under God
One Nation Under God we live
Think about all some had to give
We the people share freedom’s life
In a world of ever present strife
Be grateful to those who keep this true
Warriors of our red, white, and blue
They're trained by those of great skill
Honed to perform, so strong their will
They show what love is all about
They’ll fight for us, there is no doubt
Defending bravely what we are
No holding back each heartfelt star
Highly praise these men and women
Giving thanks time and again
Those in uniform will always be
The golden pride of this country
~ Roger Robicheau


If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. John 8:36 KJV


Lord I come before You, desiring to provide thanks.Father, I have so much to be thankful for, things unseen and seen,that You have done in my life.Lord, mostly I am thankful for the relationship that I have with You.Lord, You initiated this relationship, by what Your Son endeavored to accomplish,paying the price for my sin, redeeming me. Thank you that I am free indeed. I pray your blessings upon our country, troops, and leaders, guide and direct them. Amen.

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.

Have a blessed Wednesday.