CHAPTER 10, PAGE 28

O God, We thank you for this earth, our home;

for the wide sky and the blessed sun,

for the ocean and streams, for the towering hills

and the whispering wind, for the trees and green grass.

We thank you for our senses by which we hear

the songs of birds, and see the splendor of fields

of golden wheat, and taste autumn's fruit,

rejoice in the feel of snow, and smell the breath of spring

flowers. Grant us a heart opened wide to all this beauty;

and save us from being so blind that we pass unseeing

when even the common thorn bush is aflame with your glory.

For each new dawn is filled with infinite possibilities

for new beginnings and new discoveries.

Life is constantly changing and renewing itself.

In this new day of new beginnings with God,

all things are possible. We are restored and renewed

in a joyous awakening to the wonder that our lives are

and, yet, can be.

Amen.

GOOD MORNING!

It’s R & R day once more. I’ve been taking it easy and enjoying the good cup of hot coffee this morning ! The car is home and working well and even though it’s a bit wet and chilly , we now have beautiful fall colors on the trees to brighten things up.

As you can see in the pictures above.  My camping babes have got their campers all set for next years camping season.  They moved to a different camp ground and right there next to them is a spot all reserved for me.  I am so excited at  the prospects of camping again.  I will purchase a camper and put it on this spot.  They had to winterize their campers and closed up for the season.  But we are all eagerly awaiting next Spring.

I spent some time this weekend with my Christmas gift shopping as I’m trying to get ahead of the monumental task I’m facing. As of last count my children, their spouses and their children now add up to about 24 people, plus I have friends and relatives that I like to give a gift to.

I’ll be off to church soon and I will be praying for all of you and thanking the good Lord for His many blessings. Have a great Sunday all and don’t forget to get a little R & R time in for yourself as well.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Tires for Life's Rough Roads

To learn how to grieve, to let go and to move on think about automobile tires.

The first tires were made of solid rubber. They were made to be tough and hard so that nothing one encountered on the road would damage them. As you can imagine not only was the ride rough, but the tires were very soon torn to shreds.

Then they adopted another approach and made the tires soft and pliable, filled with air. They receive the shocks into themselves and then spring back. Those are the kind of tires we ride on today.

Men and women may appear soft and vulnerable, but it is a strength that can take life's blows and spring back again.

May JOY find your heart and warm you soul.

MA

 

 

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