Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. Psalm 127:3

Matthew holding his precious sweet little cousin Emma.

Thank you dear Lord, for our precious children. In times of hardship, cradle them in your arms, in times of joy, let them give you the praise and glory. In grief, surround them with your comfort and love. Fan the spark of their faith that is gleams bright and cover their failings with your forgiveness. Amen.

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

Happy 1 Year Anniversary !

To my dear son, Joshua and his lovely wife Chambliss ~
I love you both and pray you have a wonderful anniversary.

“Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for lov e, it would be utterly scorned.”

Song of Solomon 8:6-7

Word Filled Wednesday ~

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46 : 1

This is one of my favorite pictures of my mother and a favorite verse of mine.

This was took in Sept. 1961 of her and her

baby sister my Aunt Carolyn. ( my aunt is on the right, shorter )

My mother Rose lost her battle with breast cancer 3 yrs ago and now my Aunt Carolyn is also battling with this most difficult disease.

Please pray for her.

She is in need of strength, thank you dear family and friends !

Today our sweet hostess is Susan @http://susan2956.blogspot.com/.


Blessings to all !

Thankful Thursday

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

I am thankful for the Grace of God.

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God Ephesians 2:8 ( KJV)

I am thankful for my wonderful family.

These are some pictures we took this week on the camp where Timmy, Matthew and I live. Josh and Cham came for the weekend.

I am thankful for the beautiful camp we live on.

I am thankful for the big lake on the camp where we we fish.

He is happiest who finds peace in his home. ~ Goethe

I am thankful for our great Christian neighbors.

They have truly blessed my heart.

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

TMTT

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 !


~ Ranch Grilled Chicken

2/3 cup Ranch salad dressing

1/3 cup yellow mustard

1/4 cup dark brown sugar

4 -5 boneless skinless chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper

MIX salad dressing, mustard and sugar. Pour mixture over chicken.

MARINATE chicken in refrigerator 30 mins or up to two hours.

GRILL chicken on greased rack over medium heat for 15 min. or until done.

SIMPLE, quick and so good, serve with a nice salad, side of rice and some hot rolls !

Enjoy your weekend !

Adventurers Between Adventures
Norman Rockwell

Word Filled Wednesday ~

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. PSALM 36:1

Thank you dear Lord, for your many blessings you have bestowed upon me.

For more Word Filled Wednesdays, visit Lori at http://www.allyouhavetogive.com/ .

Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving. Colossians 4: 2

I pray that you have a blessed day.

Thankful Thursday ~

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

I am thankful for time with my family.

"I don't care how poor a man is...if he has family--he's rich."~Dan Wilcox

I am thankful for another beautiful day.

"This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118 : 24

I am thankful for the strength and wisdom to do household tasks and homeschool Matthew.

"Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established" Proverbs 24: 3

I am thankful for fresh clean sheets on my bed, ready to nestle into after a long day.

Love some good sleep !

I am thankful for good comfort food.

Life’s two best comforts… good food and a hug.~ Anonymous

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

Popcorn ~

Caramel Popcorn ~
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup unpopped popcorn
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon baking soda

In a 4 quart saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of the oil , and heat over high heat. When oil is hot, add 1 cup of popping corn.
Keep pan moving constantly. When corn stops popping, remove from heat.
Place popped corn in oven to keep warm.
Repeat until all corn has been popped.
Preheat oven to 200 F
Boil sugar, butter, syrup, and salt for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, add baking soda. Stir well.
Pour over popped corn. Spread onto cookie sheets and place in oven for 1 hour.
Stir every 15 min. Remove from oven and let cool, breaking apart the popcorn as it cools.
Store in air tight containers.




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.

Can You Eat Ornamental Indian Corn?

The hard, multicolored ears of corn that decorate tabletops and front doors around this time of year are, in theory, edible. If you cooked ornamental corn and ate it right off the cob, it would taste pretty bland, but it wouldn’t hurt you, according to Edith Munro, communications manager for the Iowa Corn Growers Association.

But isnt it just lovely for fall decorations ?

Happy October 1 ~

My goodness, it is the 1st of October, my hard to believe September is over.

In our neck of the woods, it is quite cool and the leaves are turning so slowly yet so quickly.

October gave a party;

The leaves by hundreds came-

The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples,

And leaves of every name.

The Sunshine spread a carpet,

And everything was grand,

Miss Weather led the dancing,

Professor Wind the band."

~George Cooper

I am so thankful for the simple things, the crisp cool air, the smell of my harvest candle burning, the quiet sounds in the morning, the beautiful yellow mums I bought this week.

Hoping that my family and friends have a lovely October month !

~ Teach us to delight in the simple things. ~Rudyard Kipling

"Although the threads of my life have often seemed knotted, I know,by faith, that on the other side of the embroidery there is a crown."
~Corrie Ten Boom

Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
Romans 5:9