Seeing Green and Other Blessings

Well, here it is August, and we're finally seeing some green! Thank you, Lord, for the rain. We jump up and down around here when it's time to pull out the mower. :)

We're thankful, too, for a host of other gifts from God's loving Hand.

~Mountain Man had a dental emergency last week and was able to get in with the dentist that morning. The pain relief has been slow, but MM is finally starting to feel better.

~Last week, my Mom was preparing herself for a tornado to sweep through their area. I'm so thankful God spared them that potential destruction.

~It's truly amazing that Mountain Man has never been in an accident in all these years of traveling so far to work and back home each day. Last week, God protected him from a three car crash that happened right behind him.

~I'm thankful for those big orange carpet cleaners available at the grocery story. Who would have thought you could rent happiness? Our carpet has seen a lot of living, and I'm thankful that big tank erased some of it.

~I'm praising God for providing my cousin, Michele, with an affordable place to stay while she's having tests done and waiting to see her cancer doctor.

~The guys love swords around here. That means there might be the sight of blood on occasion. You'd think I wouldn't freak out be unsettled at the sight of it, but I'm still a work in progress. Last week, Reaches Up walks into the house, a bit upset, with blood running down his face. Ah, those head injuries are always deceiving.....bleeding way more than you'd think for the seriousness of the injury. Praise God it was just a little wound, and Reaches Up quickly recovered after being cleaned up a bit. :)

~I'm thankful lovely Marissa came to our rescue and helped Emma finish the pants she had started last week. She even coaxed Clairesy to eat lunch. After all, OREOS were on the line!

Aren't these cool? And Reaches Up says they're the warmest pajamas ever. :)

~I'm thankful that the Photography Bug has bitten Miss Emma. She loves to grab the camera when she spies God's glorious handiwork in the evenings.

"In this life of each of the redeemed there is a world of wonders, and therefore from each there should resound a world of praises."

~C.H. Spurgeon

With love,