We are into the early days of AUTUMN. Mums are sitting on the porch and more will arrive in a week. Can't wait. I found my two scarecrow people that will be placed in the Box Bay Window as if they are waving to the peeps passing by.
I want to enjoy LIFE as best I can.
Deliberately COUNTING MY BLESSINGS.
Another one of my cousins is dying from cancer.
She's so young and I am praying.
Many don't want to talk about this,
but eventually we all will take our last breath and enter into eternity.
As eternal beings we will spend an eternity with or without God.
Through the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal saviour,
I have salvation for an eternity in the presence of a loving God.
You know your heart may be really heavy from all the turmoil in the world. Maybe you are having difficulty enjoying LIFE cause there are too many bills to pay.
Maybe LIFE is so busy you can't think straight.
Maybe this and maybe that.
I have to take time to get quiet before God and pray for HIS blessings. Remembering HIS Benefits.
The Summer months flew as I was completely submerged in de - cluttering the house, clearing out a cellar full of dishes in vinyl storage boxes, washing and cleaning up the items that took on a musty smell, swapping the Family room into a Dining room and making the Formal Parlour MORE casual, remodeling the Master Bedroom, and FIGURING OUT what to keep and what to get rid of.
The GETTING RID OF has gotten easier for me as I had to detach myself from being emotionally attached to so many THINGS.
IT'S A MIRACLE FOR SURE.
IT'S A MIRACLE FOR SURE.
DOWN SIZING is a must as I grow older
and do not want to be bound by stuff.
and do not want to be bound by stuff.
I'm praying that God will allow us to recoup some of the money back that I have spent over the years on my treasures.
In HOPES that the Bedroom will be sleep-able again by the end of OCTOBER. Another coat of paint will be put on the ceiling within the next week. Plastering the curved walls that flow into the window that my Husband replaced will happen then the walls will be patched and painted along with the shutters and trim. If Thanksgiving HAPPENS before we return to our Bedroom, I will need to be THANKFUL we still have a roof over our heads. Praying we are finished by CHRISTMAS. I will have to put my painting clothes on to help out around here. I will be a paintin' FOOL.
This week-end we rummaged through tubs that came out of the cellar. I figure by SPRING this will be completely empty and I will rejoice that we accomplished DOWN SIZING in this part of the house.
AUTUMN PUMPKINS were among the goodies in the cellar so now I can decorate the Dining room Table after I get it cleared of all those dishes I am going through and remembering when and where I bought them. It will be a nice touch to see AUTUMN items on the table before OCTOBER is here.
AUTUMN PUMPKINS were among the goodies in the cellar so now I can decorate the Dining room Table after I get it cleared of all those dishes I am going through and remembering when and where I bought them. It will be a nice touch to see AUTUMN items on the table before OCTOBER is here.
Praise the LORD. The tubs are filled with glassware that I forgot about....kind of like a huge Christmas surprise.
The walnuts are falling to the ground and into the street from the mature Black Walnut trees that are this property. When vehicles run over the walnuts there is a distinct crunching sound of when they pop under the pressure.
Like the crushed walnut I don't want to go pop under the pressure.
The walnuts are falling to the ground and into the street from the mature Black Walnut trees that are this property. When vehicles run over the walnuts there is a distinct crunching sound of when they pop under the pressure.
Like the crushed walnut I don't want to go pop under the pressure.
Now I've got to run to the store and get some supplies. I will enjoy this milder weather and look out upon the fields and pastures that are sprawled across the countryside.
God bless,
d
5 comments:
Hi D! Oh, honey, you've been one busy gal! I feel for you on the decluttering/down sizing! Been there but still have more than I should have! Good luck and I hope you'll show us your bedroom when you're finished. My bedroom windows have no curtains even after two years. One day I'll get some?
You're so right - the only thing that matters is our relationship with Jesus. Life is so short and we never know from day to day what will happen.
God bless you, my sweet friend,
Shelia ;)
Hi Deanna,
So very sorry to hear of your cousin and will keep them in my thoughts and prayers.
Sad when so many younger people have been inflicted with this horrible thing. A young politician we know has breast cancer and she is only 36.
Enjoy Autumn and all that it has in store for you
Hugs
Carolyn
while reading your post i thought of
"the joy set before you." i so appreciate
you sharing your heart for it sets your
readers hearts on the right path. busy
sometimes doesn't begin to describe the
lives we lead - that i lead. sometimes
that 'busy' is to drown out those things
that perplex us or bring us low.
but taking time to breathe deep the
presence of the Lord, allowing Him entrance
to our hearts and minds .. and to sit
at His feet? yes. the joy set before you.
so thank you dear lady. ♥
in further thought..
i'm adding your cousin to my prayers.
Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment.
Will share pics when the bedroom is ready. I'm ready for it to be ready.
My cousin passed from this world into her heavenly home early October 2nd. She went quietly. Thank you for the prayers. Appreciate this.
Love,
d
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