One More Day

Got one more day  then a three day weekend!  Although this week has not been bad.  The most children I have had this week is 8.  I only had 6 today.  I pray enrollment picks up quickly after the holidays.  I need my job and I have to have kids to have a job.

I am droopy tonight.  I have been laying around since work. Even Ms. Stone asked me if I was ok today??  I am going to try to talk myself into working on Paula's quilt top for a little while.  I have all the blocks made, laid out and then stacked.  I sure hope the combination looks good when sewn together.  One of the hardest parts for me is trying to figure out which block to put where on a multi-colored scrap quilt.

Please pray with me that Jessie will be able to fix my car, reasonably and soon.  He said the timing cover leak was a lot of work but that it shouldn't cost a lot to fix it??  The quote I had was $425.  Too steep for me so I need this to work out.

God is good.  Looking forward to the new years singing.  Glenda, I wish you and Perry could be there.  It would be so nice for all of us sisters to be in service to welcome the new year.  Bethany already told me she was NOT going.  I'm not going to try to take the boys.  It would be too hard on them and me.  I hope all the sick folk are recovered soon so they can sing.  I really do enjoy anointed singing. 

Glenda I hope you are doing ok.

I pray everyone rests good tonight and have a blessed day tomorrow.

In Him

For in Him we live, and move and have our being.....  Acts 17:28

Thank You, Father, for without You there would be nothing, we would be nothing.  But in YOU!!! we can be.  You are our life source!  Thank You! 

Christmas Night

The day went well for me but poor little Jaxon was sick.  He threw up 3 times today.  Bethany came over soon after the boys got here.  Jordan and Bethany opened presents.  I had wrapped the few little things I got the kids together hoping that Jaxon would help or at least watch Jordan open the gifts but alas he was not interested.  He finally got this close.  I thought he was just tired but I guess he was sick, too.

Sorry Grandma.  This is as close as I get.

Finally, all three in the same place. Bethany put ribbon on Jaxon.

Bethany left around 6 pm and I took the boys home shortly after that.

Thanks, Norma, for the dressing and dumplings.  It was delicious.  I haven't eaten any cake yet as the bunches of cookies left no room but am looking forward to that tomorrow.  I really enjoyed our visit today.  Thanks for coming by.

Merry Christmas and may God bless you with sweet rest tonight.

December 25

Merry Christmas  wishing everyone a beautiful day!

My boys will be over soon and I hope we have a fun day.  Bethany said she would be over.  I hope she don't wait too late.  I wanted her to be here when they open their gifts and they wrapped a gift for her.

God bless you all!

My Baby Christmas Tree

My boys came to see me today.  I picked them up early since I did not have to work.  Before I picked them up I set up my baby tree and wrapped my few gifts so it would look like Christmas.

Love this shoe Grandma!

I like the ribbon!

No Grandma not a boot.  Santa's shoe.

Oops!  It don't fit.

New twist on boxed seats.  Front row for Sally's Birthday Party.

Sorry about the red eyes but I'm no good at editing.

Bethany went with me to get the boys and stayed awhile.   The boys and I took pics and played after she left.  I had a good day.

I pray for my 3 sisters to soon be well.  All seems to be feeling poorly.  Bethany said she was afraid she was getting a kidney infection and my breathing is still being bad. 

God is good!

Excited and Thankful

The weatherization program finished up with everything except the solar screens that will be installed after they have been ordered.
I am so thankful.  I am so excited about my new refrigerator.  I am 52 and this is my first new refrigerator!!!  I love it.  I am also excited about my new heater.  I always have so much trouble with my breathing using the dearborn space heater but my new one is vented outside and should not bother my breathing at all.
I am thankful for all they did. Praise God for His provision.

Glenda, I hope you are doing okay.  Still praying for the pain to go and a quick recovery.  I enjoyed the Christmas party so much and was glad y'all were there.  Hope Perry likes the pillows.

Speaking health and peace to all.

Rejoice in the Lord always!!!!

Weather Proof

The weatherization people are working on my house.  I have no idea what anyone is doing.  There are about 5 men (I think) going hither and yon doing their own thing.  I am just sitting here trying to stay out of the way and not be too embarrased about my awful rugs, clutter and dust.
I guess God is giving me a BIG Christmas present.  I praise the Lord for finding out about this program and being accepted.  They have brought me a new refrigerator that I have not as yet seen.  I intend to love it.  They put in a new heater yesterday and are doing all kinds of things today.  I took off work because Norma had to go to Dallas to the Dr.  I pray all is well with her appointment.
Just kinda rattling.  As I said I feel weird just sitting here while men swarm all over but I wasn't to stay out of the way.  Guess I'll go back to crocheting.  May go find a jacket as well.  The door is open and it is a bit chilly.  Hope everyone is having a good day.

Take Back

What comes to my mind tonight is the words.  Take back what he stold from me. The devil has sought to destroy us.  The physical body.  If he can keep us so low physically it is hard to stand.  He wears us down little by little. 
But God is bigger than he. 
God is able to make us strong against Satan and his wiles.  Speak to the mountain.  Tell it to move.  The devil is a liar and we ARE ABLE ( It is the Christ in us that makes us able) to take the land.
Not only our health but all that Satan has taken.  Our health, strength, peace, home, children, grand children, finances.  Whatever!  We have promises from God about our family and all that concerns us.  He is in control and we need to tell the devil to back off and let go!  Stand therefore and see the salvation of the Lord.  I am expecting in this coming year to see miracles from the almighty God.

God is good.  Praise Him going in and praise Him coming out.  AND SEE!

Praise Him

Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me: O Lord make haste to help me.  Ps. 40:13
Why art thou cast down O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise Him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.  Ps. 42:11
.....For the joy of the Lord is my strength. Ne. 8:10

Pray

Jordan has another ear infection.  My poor boys.  One or the other is sick most all the time.
I took Jaxon to Sunday School.  He went to sleep right after church and slept until Sharon picked him up after she too Jordan to the dr.
Glenda, She said Jordan loves the view master.
Trying to get a little laundry done before work tomorrow.
I will have a short work week as I will be off Thursday and Friday. Yes!
Sunday School was good.  I was excited for David to have graduated from college.  Go David!
Don't have much to say.  I think I am going to sew on Paula's quilt top.  Don't think my legs are up to cutting out Gina's dress.

Pray all is well with you!

Christmas Fun

Had a great time at the Christmas Party at Jennifer and Dave's house.  They are the perfect hosts.  Wonderful  food  and a fun filled day of games and visitation.  I really enjoyed myself.
Got some really neat game prizes.  Glenda and Jennifer pick out nice game prizes. 

May God watch over all the travelers and keep them safe on their journey.   Praying God's blessings on all who was there.  Hope  you have a good night. I love you guys.

Whew

I was ready for this day to be over.  Everything has went just fine but I am absolutely BEAT!.  Keep me in your prayers.  I have hardly no breath almost to the point of dizzy and I feel strange in my chest. Also  my legs hurt bad.

The boys and I had a good visit tonight.  They seemed to be in a good mood.  We watched Wee Sing Christmas.  My boys both love to watch TV and they especially like music TV.

I was trying to bring to mind a Scripture to print tonight but my mind is so scattered and clouded but I am thankful!  God told us to be thankful and I am.  This is the season that reminds us of all He has done for us and I do THANK Him for saving me and keeping me.  I thank Him for His mercy and grace.  I thank Him for His loving care for me even though I realize that most of the time I am an unlovely person but He loves me all the same.  I pray that He help me to walk more worthy of His love.

Missing my sisters.  Looking forward to Saturday.  May God bless our time together with peace and  loving kindness towards each other.  May our time together accomplish and bring forth only good fruit.  In Jesus Name I pray. Amen.

Troubled?

We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair - persecuted but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.  2 Cor. 4:8,9

Tired

Inspiring title, huh.  Sorry!

I have some things I really needed to do tonight but mostly I would just like to crash.  For some reason Mondays are so tiring for me.  I don't know why.  You would think I would be rested after the weekend but not so.  Trying to push through but I think I am wasting my time.  If you haven't shook the tired by nearly 10 I guess its time to give up.  Bed is calling me.  Jittery legs and all.

Loved reading all the posts.  I am excited that Jennifer is excited.  Looking forward to Norma's remembering and I can't wait for Glenda to get started.

Bethany just came in a few minutes ago so I guess this is all I'll say.

So Cool

This is so cool for us all to have a blog.  I can't wait for Glenda to get started.  I have such fun reading the posts and the comments are like talking to each other.

Had a good day.  I too, enjoyed your songs this morning Jennifer.  Jordan was so good and it was really cute.  He was trying to hold all his crayons in his hand while coloring.  He was sitting there and then he would suddenly do his little sway he does to music. Both my boys love music.

Both boys were good today.  They played and took their naps without too much ado.  Jaxon seems to be feeling a lot better but I don't think Jordan feels so good. 

I have made quite a few quilt blocks this weekend and am doing laundry. 

I can't wait to see Jennifer's new tree.  I am looking forward to the Christmas party. 

I watched Mr Belvedere Goes To College.  Thought I would watch Mr. Belvedere Rings The Bell but can't seem to get too interested in it.  Think I'll turn over to the food channel.

Hope you all have a peaceful, rest filled night and a happy day tomorrow.  God bless.

Thank You

I have such wonderful sisters.  I want to thank Glenda and Perry for the wonderful meal at Sirloin for my birthday.  I really had a good time.  Food and good company.  I love steak and baked potatoes. 
Thank you, Norma for the pink shoes.  I have worn them all day.  They fit good and I LOVE the color.
Thank you, Jennifer for having us in your home at Thanksgiving.  The meal was delicious.  I really had a good time.
You guys are always doing good things for me.  Thanks.

Had a good day.  Visited with Norma.  Made some quilt blocks.  Visited with Gina and ran some errands.  Hope all is well with each of you.
Love you!

Little Children

It was  Jesus who invited the children to come to Him, the source of all hope, comfort and strength. It was and continues to be Jesus who calms our fears and eases our pain.  At any age we have the hope and assurance of God's "everlasting arms" under us as well as around us.

Lord God, may I always remember that you are my refuge.  Because my hope is in you, I am held in your arms forever.

By Marilyn Meberg

Great Party

I enjoyed the church Christmas Party.  Good prayer, good food, good fellowship.

Glenda I hope  you are feeling better.  I am glad Norma's dr appointment went well.
Pray for Jaxon.  Sharon had to pick him up from school Monday.  He has bronchitis and an ear infection.  Poor baby.  Ran high fever last night and stayed home from school today.  I sure do appreciate Sharon taking good care of the boys.  I know she loves them and wants to but I still pray God bless her abundantly, her and David both.  I know it is a hard thing to be raising small grand children.  They are not as old as me but still old enough for it to be harder raising children.  God bless them with health, peace and financial blessings.

Had a pretty normal day.  Praise God for keeping me.  Love you all.  I pray y'all have a wonderful day coming up.

Here I Am.

Like Jennifer, I am have trouble sitting down to write.  I am not in a too stressful situation I just haven't been able to focus much on writing. 
I am so glad that Glenda came through surgery ok and has been released to go home.  I know it is still hard and painful but she does not require further treatment and is moving around mostly on her on.  Praise God.  I am praying for a speedy uncomplicated recovery.
Great news that Norma does not require any further treatments.  I pray God cause her surgery to heal with out any further complications.
I thank God that he allowed Jennifer to see that Max was alive and well.  It may have brought further dilemmas to her situation but God answered, he is alive and well.  I pray God bring peace to her heart over this situation!!
It was great that Wesley was able to sing a song this morning at Sunday school.  I praise God he pressed his way through.  I believe God truly honors our willingness to do even though we don't always feel we are able.  He honors our effort and that brings us another step closer.
Jaxon did good at Sunday School.  Praise God both boys seemed to be doing okay physically this week.  They are sick so much.  I praise God for a healthy week.  I am proclaiming healing for Jaxon in every aspect of his life. 
This weekend has been good even though I did not feel good yesterday.  Bethany came over and she helped take care of the boys while they were here.  They are such good boys!??  I love them so much.
I have been doing a little of this and a little of that today.  Just taking it easy but I have still accomplished a little bit.  I did some sewing and some laundry.  I enjoy doing crafting.  Mostly I feel guilty about it cause I should be working but I have decided not to feel guilty about it this December.  After that?
Oh well I don't have much to say but I would like to give a big thumbs up and I love to my brothers in-laws.  They are good people!!!!!!!  God bless them abundantly!!!!!!

...The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.  Gen. 10:49

Looking forward to y'all having blogs.

Thankful

I am very thankful for all that I have.  I meant to write a thankful verse Thursday.  I even looked up thanks in the concordance and looked through a bunch of verses but I didn't get farther than the title but I am extremely thankful!!!
I had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  This long weekend has been quiet and peaceful here at the house.  It was a little wild with the boys today but all is well.
Really don't have a lot to say but I am enjoying my time.  I have some issues I could worry about but I am going to be at peace and with thanksgiving try to leave them with the Lord.

May God bless you all with peace and health.

God is God

I know things just look so hard but I just believe God is moving for us all.  I agree with Gina.  Multiple miracles are on the way!!!   Look for them!  Amen and Amen!  Deliverance, healing.......
Praise God!

For with God nothing shall be impossible!

I love you all.  Hold on! Stand still and see the Salvation of the Lord!

Our Refuge

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried in the midst of the sea. Psalms 47:1,2

No matter what comes are goes even unto the earth itself falling into the sea, GOD IS THERE!  Things seem to get on top of us so often but God is with us to carry us through.  He protects, keeps, we are his in Him!

Take courage and hold on.  The end is in sight!  This too shall pass!

Jaxon is Sick

Sharon called tonight and said Jaxon was too sick to go to school today and the Dr said to keep him out tomorrow too.  The Dr said he probably had what Jordan or maybe recurrence of his strep but he would not let the Dr get a culture so he said keep him home and see how he gets.

Another Day

I guess today has been good.  No dire problems that I see.  My boys came over today.  Jaxon was kinda droopy all day and didn't seem to feel that great so please pray for him
Jordan is doing better from his fever but is still a little fussy.  We played and talked animals all day.  His favorite conversation is animals.  Cow, moo, bird, tweet, elephant Whaaaa, horse neigh and this goes on with each book, each picture, each sound.  We just had to have a little Barney as well. 
I really enjoyed the singing tonight.  I started not to go because I myself have been so droopy since Thursday but I thought to myself  " I love singing and I will get in the end corner of a bench and I can just worship God".  So I went and I did enjoy it.  I missed Dave sitting behind me though.  He usually is sitting directly behind me and his low voice helps me find the key (at least I feel like I find the key? Who knows?) because I sing in the lower tones easier.

Overall it was a good day.  Praise the Lord!  I hope you all had a good day as well and I pray tomorrow will be good.  Much love and prayers, Zita.

Hey

I am really not having much computer time.  Bethany has been over all week. 
Norma, Thanks for the table.  I love it.  I believe it is smaller than the other one and I know it is easier to clean up underneath. 
I am not feeling to great tonight.  I think my breathing is not good and makes me sooo tired.  I have to go to the other computer and print some things for work so I will not write too much tonight.
Be sure to pray for Jordan. Dr said he has a viral infection but he is still running a temp since Monday.
Bethany also needs prayer.  She has some kind of allergic reaction and is covered with a very itch rash all over.  Dr said it was contact dermatitis but she is miserable.
Glenda, hope you are well.  Praying for your upcoming surgery.
Praying Norma will be doing OK on her check up.
Jennifer still praying for Max.
Love you all.  Hope all who reads this is well and God grants peace and health to you!!

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Norma.  I hope you have a wonderful day!
Thank you for the work y'all did in the back room.  Big differenc!

I love you.  Zita

I claim The Blood

Jennifer sang the song "I Claim The Blood" at Sunday School.  It has been so long since I heard it.  It really ministered to my spirit.  I appreciate you stepping on out and singing it even though you felt you did not have the verses down.  I really enjoyed it.  I am claiming those blood stains in my life and in my family.
Here are the lyrics as posted on a web site.

1. I have a source of strength when I am weak,
that takes me through when life is pressing me,
I have a source of power from above,
I'm covered over by a shield of love.
2. I do not know how others make it through,
who do not go to Calvary as I do,
for there's a healing, cleansing stream that flows,
with peace that only His redeemed can know.
Chorus: I claim the blood Jesus shed on Calvary,
those precious blood stains were made there just for me,
for all my sin, my sickness and my pain,
when I need healing, I claim those precious blood stains.

I truly do not know how others make it without the hope, the comfort, the strength that come from knowing God is there.  When I need healing, I claim those precious blood stains.  Praise God.
Many times I have yielded to those comforting arm of love when my life was skidding out of control and I saw no hope.  But GOD!  Therein lies hope and comfort.  I could feel His love begin to soothe and help me make it through.  I love you, Father!!

I pray that all may know that comfort, peace and strength that comes from that great source!! OUR GOD!

Another Day

This is the day that the Lord has made.
I thank Him for keeping me through it.
Had another rough visit with the boys.  I think they are both just sick.  They were very fussy.  Both of them.
Jaxon butted my face so hard he busted my lip.  I thought I might have to get a stitch in it but when it quit bleeding it looked like it was gonna close up pretty good.  I really wish he didn't do that.  I  am going to start putting him down every time he tries to do that and then maybe he will stop.  He does it when he gets frustrated and me attending to Jordan seems to frustrate him.  He just grabs the back of my head by my braid and smashes his forehead into me.  They said that it was signal that he has had all the input he can take in but it sure does hurt.
Pray for Norma.  Her surgery is infected.
I think I might be rambling a bit so I'll just say, I love you all.  BYE

Praise God!

Great news Glenda.  Kathy and Jennifer told us at prayer meeting that no cancer was found.  Praise God.  Praise God.  Got a break Glenda.  Amen!  Thank you, Jesus!

Now believing for Norma to get good news and for her surgery to heal fast and sure.  Health be restored in her home. Let there be  No big problem with this seepage she is having.  In Jesus name, Amen.

Pray for Bethany.  She has been caught.  Pray for God to direct this in the best way for her life to be better.  What will cause her to think and do the right things.  God knows.  She is in his hands.

Still coughing but I reckon I'll live.  Been doing a little vacuuming and it still hurts my arm quite a bit.  Wonder if that would be a good excuse to just not do it??

God is good and I thank Him for this day.  Love you all.
Peace and health,  Zita

Update

I haven't written anything in a few days.  So just wanted to say a few quick things.

Please pray for Jaxon. Jaxon went to the doctor today and he has strep.  I guess that is why he has been so upset lately.  Sunday was really hard with him.

I had a really good visit on Friday with Jennifer and Dave.  Dave had cooked a wonderful Enchilada casserole.   It was delicious.  We visited for a while and then I went home.  My cold had got me down through the week and I needed to rest.  Thanks for the good time.

I had a really good visit on Saturday with Norma and Norma.  The boys went to see their dad on Saturday so I didn't have them until Sunday.  I went to see Norma (I hadn't been because I have had a bad cold) and we had a really good visit.  Norma Welch came by while I was there.  It is always uplifting to visit and pray with her.

I am praying for Norma and Glenda.  I pray God give them speedy recovery.  I pray these procedures will be all they need and that they feel better than they have in years.

God is good!!  Peace and health to you all.
Much love and prayers, Zita

Pray. Pray, Pray

As the Stephen Hill song says.

Got down on my knees with a troubled soul.
The world was dark and out of control.
I cried Lord, Lord, Lord have you forsaken me.
......
And the Lord said pray, pray, pray  you'll get through it
.....
If you're worried and you're wondering and your weary and worn
I've been right beside you since the day you were born
Pray, pray, pray,
Pray, pray, pray,
Pray, pray, pray and you'll get through it.

When troubles come and they always do
.........
Pray, pray, pray,
Pray, pray, pray,
Pray, pray, pray and you'll get through it.........

That is not all the words but you get the idea.......
So I guess our answer is just pray and stand, stand and pray and keep on praying.
He is in control and right beside you to help you through.  And we WILL get Through it.

Lord, help us!!!!!

Help

Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O Lord.  Ps. 70:1

Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.  Ps. 71:3

Thou hast given commandment to save me.  Thank you, Father!  A very present help in time of trouble.

He knows

For He knoweth our frame;.......Psalm 103:14

A Prayer

This is a prayer from my little book "Quilted With Love" by Debbie Salter Goodwin.

Dear God,
Remind me often that two things can never die:
prayer and love.  The prayers we pray for others
wrap them in peace and comfort them like a warm quilt.
They are tangible evidence of the love we share with them.
Amen.

Thank you, Father, for the loving prayer quilts I know Mother and others has wrapped me up in!
Norma,  We are all wrapping you  snugly in a quilt of love and prayers!!

I am really enjoying this little book.  I got it at Everythings A Dollar in the gift side,  I think I gave $2.50 for it.  Very inspiring.

Love you all.  Peace and health.

Saturday

I had a wonderful Saturday.

Norma, Wesley and James came by to visit.  After a short time, James and Wesley went off to do yard work.  Norma stayed behind with me and the boys.  We had the boys outside on the porch.  It was a very pretty day and it was so good to have a good long visit with Norma.  We don't get much time together anymore.  Really refreshing.

After I took the boys home I went to our third Saturday singing at the church.  It was really good.  I love singing.  Everyone sounded good.  It was good to bask in the anointing.  I enjoyed every minute.

Thank you, Father, for my many blessings.

Apples Of Gold

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. 
Prov. 25:11

I really desire for the things that I say to be good and helpful.  Words of wisdom, love, and exhortation.  Words that lift up and never tear down.   Pure, honest and true.

Lord Jesus please help my words be beautiful to the hearer.

Yummy!

I just got home from going out to eat with Jennifer and Dave.  Last week they fed me yummy home made Taco Salad.  It was wonderful.  This week we went out to our favorite mexican restaurant.  I ordered my usual and it was Yummy!!  Maybe not as good as the homemade Taco salad but very good. 
I always have a good time with Jennifer and Dave.
Bethany was by last night and we got Pizza.  Jaxon loves pepperoni.  He will strip the whole pizza if you let (which we don't) but we do let him have our pepproni off of our slices.  The only problem this time was that Jordan wanted all the pepperoni, too.  I finally got out some cheese dip.  Jordan loves!! cheese dip.  It is so cute watching him dip his food.  He will just barely dip a little corner. 

Oh My! Ha Ha!

Read this in "God's Devotional Book"

"He who THINKS by the inch and talks by the yard deserves to be kicked by the foot."

The verse reference is Proverbs 18:6(NIV)
A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

This little quote is funny but it really is true.  I really don't think that I talk a lot but I do tend to talk before I think things through.

Lord, please help me to learn to weigh a matter before I put my two cents in.  Help me to speak good, true and uplifting things.  Help me to know when to keep my own council and be quiet.  Amen.

Short But Sweet

Had a good visit with Glenda and Perry today after work.  Glenda had come down to go to the doctor.  I had to work all day but they ran by the house on their way home.  It was really good to see them.  It has been quite a while.  I really enjoyed it.  Thanks you guys for taking the time to come by.  I know you were tired and ready to get home. I hope you had a good trip home.

My Sisters

I am praying for my sisters.  Norma is looking at surgery.  Glenda is going to the Doctor and Jennifer is having a really hard time with some situations in her home.
I really love you all so much.  I pray God restore health and peace to all three of you.

Glenda, I pray safety on you and Perry as you travel tomorrow.  Strength to carry you through your doctors appointment and I pray you have good results.

I pray God heal Norma where she fell in her chair.  I pray strength for her 2 appointments tomorrow.  I pray God guide the doctors in her surgery.  That all goes well and that all sign of cancer be gone from her body.

I pray Jennifer find peace in her home.  Peace with the choices they have made.  I pray Jennifer gets good rest.  I pray for her cats to be healed whatever the cause of the trouble.  Annie and Morty.

In Jesus name I pray!!  Giving thanks unto God for answered prayers.
God bless you all. 

God's Love

This is a quote taken from "Love" by Barbara Johnson
"God's love is the glue that holds our lives together -- and holds us close to Him.  It is the fuel that propels us confidently through life so we can celebrate the good times and endure the bad.  It is the "joy juice" that puts shine into our hearts so we can radiate His love to others.  It is the promise that guarantees us a heavenly future, and the best thing is .... nothing can keep us from it.  Not even death...
...Alone we cannot bear the monsters that rumble through our days, terrifying us and breaking our hearts.  But nestled in the security of the Father's love, nothing can stop us...."

I really believe this.  I have walked through times in my life that without the knowledge of God I would not have made it.  Knowing His loving arms is wrapped around me, keeping me, loving me, watching over me is all that has kept me sane!!  Thank you, Father, for keeping me in Your loving care!

Made It!

I made it through the day.  The day went well.  The kids had a lot of fun I think and David called me a little after five and told me to bring the kids home at 6 so the day was a few hours shorter than I had thought it would be.  I had gotten up at 5:30 am to be ready for them and I was sleepy by the time they left.

Today went better at Sunday School than it did last week.  Jaxon started out a little irritable but he leveled off.  He has an ear infection and I think that is why he is being so fussy.

I'm ready to go to Caleb's house warming.  I thought I say a few words while I passed the time before leaving.

God is good and I pray that Caleb have many years blessed with peace, health and love in his new home.  I know he has got to be excited about his first home. 

Hope everyone is doing okay!  God bless.

God Bless This Day

I'm sitting here waiting on the boys.  Didn't want to get up this morning but here I am.  I pray we all have a great day!!
This is the day that the Lord has made.  Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Amen.
I pray safety for our travelers.  Peace and health to all. 
Let the day begin!

The Lord Be With Us

The Lord our God be with us, as He was with our Fathers:  let Him not leave us nor forsake us.

..Let these my words, wherewith I have made supplication before the Lord, be nigh unto the Lord day and night...  1 Kings 8:57,59

Hey

Want to say a hey to all.  I went to bed straight from work last night so I did not make a post. 
Hope everyone had a good day.  mine was so so, about the usual.  Got Jaxon on the bus.  Went to work.  Picked the boys up after work.  We ran through Dairy Queen on the way home.  Ate supper and then we listened to Bear Hunt (A Bunch) I did play Apple Annie a couple of times for Jordan.  He likes it better.  Took the boys home around eight and now here I am.  Does that just sound like a winner of a day.  (Ha Ha)
I guess you would call it kids day.  Kids, Kids, Kids all day long!!!  Good thing I like kids. Huh.

Pray for Jaxon.  He was running a temp and Sharon is going to take him to the Dr tomorrow.  We think it is his ears.

I will have the boys all day long Saturday beginning at 6:30 am!!  Pray for me to have strength.  I
love having my boys but it sure wears me down and I've been dragging this week anyway.

God bless you all.  I love you!

Happy! Happy!

This month I wish "Happy Birthday to Glenda"
                            "Happy Anniversary to Glenda and Perry
                                                                Jennifer and Dave"


May God bless you all!

All Is Well

All Is Well!!  Sometimes it doesn't feel or look like it but it IS! Jesus prayed for us.

Neither pray I for these alone, but them also which shall believe on me through their word;..........John 17:20

It always helps me to remember that Jesus prayed for me, too.  God heard His prayers.  He is our intercessor.

It might help us to bring to mind that Jesus sought the will of the Father.  He said nevertheless thy will be done and the loving Father who was looking down on His only begotten son knew it must be this way.  So much pain and sadness yet for a far greater good in the end.  Jesus was willing to pay the price for us.
He suffered great pain and sorrow but He now sits at the right hand of the Father. 
Count it all joy.....our trials brings forth a far greater work, that we may be perfect and entire wanting nothing!!  (ref James 1:2-5) The trying or your faith is more precious than gold. (ref 1 Peter 1:6,7)

Please, Jesus, help us to withstand the onslaught of the enemy.  Help us to come out of the storm with far more than we had when we entered.  Help us to learn and grow in You that we might come forth tried and true. Victorious over ALL.  Lead us, guide us, comfort us and help us to grow in Your Peace!  In Jesus Name I pray.  Amen.

A Quilter's Prayer

A poem taken from "Quilted With Love" by Debbie Salter Goodwin.

Take the pieces of my life
And stitch Them together
According to your will.

May I yield to the pricks of Your needle
so that Your stitches
may surround me with the pattern of Your love.

May I allow You to order the squares
any way You want,
To pattern me by Your design
So that all will know
You quilted me.

Gleanings

I want to share a passage from the book I am reading.  It is Sixteen Brides by Stephanie Grace Whitson.  The man talking had been in the war and lost part of his arm.  He had been encouraging a friend to read in the Bible.
"Did I say I had all the answers?  No if you think I said I have all the answers, you misunderstood.  I don't.  I do, however, believe, ......that the only answers that matter are right here (In The Bible)....We all have to find our own way.... For me it came after a long winter reading this book. Mostly the story of a man named Job.....Job convinced me losing my hand wasn't punishment for something I'd done.  It also convinced me that I'll never--- this side of eternity---have answers to all my questions, but that God doesn't mind me asking them, and he really only requires one thing of me.    Putting my hand over my mouth and listening."

I thought this went along with the Scripture I posted from Job the other day.  We do question why?  Along with the questioning we have to recognize the Deity of the one in control and bow to His wisdom.  Make your requests known.  Question the whys but always be silent for the One in control to council, comfort and guide you.  Be still in His presence and leave it with Him.

What A Sunday

Today has been something else beginning with the boys acting up so bad I had to leave church early right down to the time I took them home.  They wore me out today.  Jaxon didn't go to sleep when Jordan did and so he woke Jordan up after only about 45 min and then he went straight to sleep and woke himself up coughing after about 45 min.  that left no free rest time for grandma.  Maybe I was a little out of sorts, too.  I had a really bad day at work Friday.  Maybe me feeling bad has got me on edge and causing kids to act out around me.  I hope it is better tomorrow cause I will be around about 15 kids!
I pray everyone have a good restful night and a peaceful day tomorrow.  I pray all goes well with all of Norma's appointments.  Hope Wesley rests good tonight.  I pray there is kitty cat peace and people peace at Jennifer and Dave's and I hope Glenda has a cheerful day and Perry, too.  I love everyone who reads this and I pray all is well with you!!

Hide Me Lord

For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavillion; in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.  Psalm 27:5

Saturday My Way

This has been a very different Saturday.  I usually keep my two grandsons on Saturday but their Nonna called me last night to tell me they were going to see their Dad today.  I will get them tomorrow instead.  So I had the day to do as I wish. 
Fellowship has been the ticket of the day.  First I went to Norma's for a work morning with lots of fellowship with Norma and JoAnne.  I also got to see James.  Wesley was tired and went to bed when he got home. We accomplished a lot and just had a good time.
Then Bethany had called and wanted me to take her to lunch so I got to see her and visit a short while.  Then I went over to Gina's house to pick up some quilt pieces she had cut for me.  Paula was there so  we three visited there.  I also said a hi to Gene.
Now back home I guess I should get doing some house work but I think I am going to rest a long time.......who knows about the work?  I will probably do some laundry anyway.  Maybe I'll sew.  Who knows??
It's just Saturday My Way!

The Fair

I hope all who went to the fair last night had a good time.  It is always fun to sit and listen to Gary sing.  I was sorry to miss but I enjoyed my time with my boys.

NOW! Faith.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.  Heb. 11:1
He is able to keep that which we commit unto Him and With God NOTHING shall be impossible.

Covenant of Peace

And I will make them a covenant of peace.........And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing, and I shall cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing..............and they shall be safe in their land, and shall know that I am the Lord, ...........and none shall make them afraid...  Ez. 34:25-28
I claim peace, blessings, safety and freedom from fear. in Jesus Name! Amen!

It's My Name

The book I am reading actually has a character in it named Zita.  I've wondered before how it would feel to read  a book that had your name in it all the time.  The first time I thought about it was when I was teaching teen Sunday school and I had boys named Peter and Paul.  I thought it must seem odd to have someone saying your name all the time but not be talking to you or about you.  (I know I am weird but I did think it).  Well now I know and I do think it is strange to keep reading my name and it's not my name!  i keep wanting to say no! that is my name you can't have it.
Oh well, what can I say I am with children all the time!

Good Morning

Just wanted to say a quick hello.  I haven't been able to post the last few days so I just wanted to check in.  I'm waiting on Jaxon to come.  The change in weather is so wonderful.  I love cooler weather.  Everything is going pretty good.
I pray you all have a really good day!

Lazy Sunday

I have just spent another one of my lazy Sundays.  I pray God honor it as a rest for the Sabbath.  The day has really been peaeful and nice.  Thanks to Norma and Wesley I was able to take both of my grandsons to church with me.  A good start to the day.  The Lord blessed me with a gift from a beloved relative and I spent the day just basically doing nothing.  The boys were a little taxing on my sore arm this weekend so I pray that it will be completely recovered by their next visit.  I also really need to be able to braid my hair but I'm not complaining it is so much better than it was.
God is good.  The weather is nice and I pray everyone have a good rest tonight.
God bless. 

At Wits End....Call Out!

They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wit's end.
THEN they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
He maketh the storm a calm....     Ps. 107:27-29

He WILL Supply

I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken nor His seed begging for bread.  Psalm 37:25

Amen and thank you,Father.

Hello

Just wanted to say hello to all my followers.  As of now I have 5 followers.  I don't know if others are reading occasionally, too.  But I love you all and am eager to hear comments from all of you when you have time.
God bless you all abundantly!  Much love and prayers, Zita

Suffering -- There is an end results!

I read this in my Life Application Bible tonight:
"Suffering causes us to trust God for who He is, not what He does."

Maybe we who are questioning our situations so much might read in Job where God challenges Job: Chapters 38-41.  God really lays it out straight to Job.  Finally in chapter 40 vs 1 He (God) says
"Do you still want to argue with the almighty. ....Do you have the answers?"

Life Application Note:  Throughout his time of suffering, Job longed to plead his innocence before God.  Here God appeared...gave opportunity.  But Job decided to remain quiet...it was no longer necessary for him to speak.  God had shown Job that, as a limited human... , he had neither the ability to judge the God who created the universe ....God's actions do not depend on ours.  He will do what He knows is best, regardless of what we think is fair.  It is important to note, however,  that God came to Job, demonstrating His love and care for him.  (End quote)

So for whatever reason we pass through these times of suffering we can rest assured that God is with us and it has a purpose. If we lean on Him that purpose will come to fruition and bring forth the needed end results.
And as our Matriarchs were fond of telling us we do PASS through.  The other side really does come.

Job said 42:5
"I had only heard about You before, but now I have seen You with my eyes."

Praise The Lord

My arm was much better today.  God answered prayers.  It still hurts when I move it certain ways but I have more mobility and lots less pain.  Thanks again for the prayers.  May God bless you back abundantly.

Pray For Me

This afternoon at work I tripped and fell down.  I fell on my arm really hard.  It hurts pretty bad but it is not swelling or anything.  I think it may be just jammed or something like that.  I am not going to the doctor tonight.  Pray it is okay tomorrow.  I really can't afford to miss work and Jaxon comes in the morning and he always wants picked up and held. He is really hard on your arms anyway.
Thanks for your prayers.  God bless you back in abundance.

Good Day

This has been a good and restful day for me.  I got up this morning and took Jaxon to Sunday School with me.  We had a really good anointed service. 
The rest of the day I listened to music on the computer while I did what little work I did today.  I really enjoyed my music.  It has been a long time since I played music all day.  It really ministered to me bringing a peaceful atmosphere to my home.  Everything from Safe Harbor to Good Old Gospel Music.  I love music.
May the Lord give everyone who reads this peace and health.  Rest easy tonight and have a good day tomorrow!!   Much love and prayers.

Remembered

...Yet I will not forget you.
See, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands;
Your walls are continually before me.  Isaiah 49:15,16

This I Proclaim!

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: Philippians 1:6
I ran across this verse tonight while I was flipping through my Bible.  I felt that I should claim this for our children.  We have so many that have stepped across the lines of what is right.  They KNOW the truth deep within themselves.  God began a work in them as little children and He is able and He will bring it to fruition.  We can expect it.  We can look for it.  We can rest in it!!  In Jesus Name I pray!  Amen!

Good Company AND Brownies

I had a good time of fellowship with Dave and Jennifer.  Dave joined me and Jennifer on our Friday eat out.  I enjoyed their company over dinner at Gerabaldi's.  Then Jennifer and I went on a mini shopping spree and came back to none other than a delicious smelling house.  What could it be?  Brownies!  Dave had made brownies while we were gone.  I enjoyed a nice restful visit with Jennifer and then went home with BROWNIES.  "They were good, Too!
I know its hard for Jennifer to believe when she is in such turmoil but her home is really restful.
Country fried pork chops, banana pudding, brownies and restful company all in one week.
Praise God for His benefits.
Love you all. Praying peace be with you.

Peace

The Lord will give strength unto His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace.  Ps. 29:11

Thank you, Father!

Makeup? War Paint?

No Jordan its not face paint!!  Paint the picture.  It is fun though.  Grandma turned her head to take a picture of Jaxon and turned back to a blue mouthed Jordie.  It was so cute though and already done so I had to take pictures for awhile.   Thanks to Auntie Norma's paint dabbers, Jordan's Nonna gets to scrub a dub in the tub tonight.  Wash cloth didn't do much good.

Goodmorning

A new day dawns.  I'm siting here waiting on Jaxon to get here.  He comes over in the mornings to catch the bus for school.  I praise the Lord for the new day.  I pray He will help me walk worthy of Him in this day.
This is the verse that comes to my mind in this early morning.
....Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.  Matt. 6:34
Lord help us to leave yesterday behind and tomorrow alone and live in this day.  Keep our minds from fretting over what we should have or could have done differently in the past.  Help us not to worry about what might be wrong tomorrow and help us to focus on this day and how we might live in it now.  Help us to do our best.  Guide our hearts and our minds.  Take control and keep us safe in You.  Amen.

He Hears Me

In my distress I cried unto the Lord and He heard me.  Ps. 120:1
The Lord hath heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer.  Ps. 6:9
I love this.  To know that when I pray, when I call out, when I cry unto the Lord, He hears me and receives my prayer.  Sometimes recognizing this and leaving it with Him is very hard but even so it is a relief to know that we have a confidant in Him.  He is  one that will never betray us and is always acting in our best interest.  Sometimes He just listens and wraps His loving arms of comfort around us and just listens.  He knows, He sees, He cares!
Thank you, Heavenly Father for always being there for me!!!  I love you. Amen.

Healing Wings

But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings;....  Malachi 4:2
We need you, Father, arise spread forth those wings and send healing to us, your people. Amen!

Pork Chops---- Country Fried!!!

MMMM Tonight I had country fried pork chops and banana pudding.  Norma fed me!!!  Thanks Norma and Wesley for the food and fellowship.  I get really hungry for home cooked food.  Coming home from work to a hot kitchen with hurting legs tends to call for hamburgers, nachos or a can of chili.  Thanks for the fantastic meal.  I'm Daddy's girl for meat and potatoes.  Dad thought if you had meat you could eat.  Steak, ribs, pork chops, roast, chicken, meat, meat meat.  I loved it!  So I really get hungry for home cooking.  Jennifer and Dave feed me home cooking occassionally, too.  I hardly ever really cook for myself.  Just macaroni and a can of something.
God is good.  Praying you all have peace and health.

Walk On

For we walk by faith, not by sight.   2 Cor. 5:7
I need a reminder.  God is in control.  Things may not look good. Things may be hard but fear not because God is in control.  He's walking with you and He will keep you.  Things will turn around.  Good will come.
Blessed be the name of the Lord.

Nap Time

The boys are asleep so I thought I would play with my blog a little.  I managed to get my verse down at the top.  It is still posting at the wrong time.  I tried to fix it but it told me to make sure the time was right on my computer to fix the problem and it is.   Soooo if anyone knows what will fix the time let me know.  I wish Norma and Glenda would start a blog.  I really enjoy reading Jennifer's.  It feels like a short visit with my sister.  I think it would be fun to visit with all 3 of you in this manner.  Although I am not being very good to write on mine.  But I'll keep trying.  Peace and health to all who are reading!!

Holy Ground

On the way home from Walmart tonight I was listening to my Stephen Hill cassette. Good Things Happen was playing.  I haven't been able to get it off my mind so I am going to share a feww of the lyrics with you.
.......When communion with the Father is all you seek ... Give Him your hand and move your feet...Good things happen on Holy ground ... Your bathed in blessings when God reaches down  .... So take your shoes off and walk around.....sinless God met a sinful man ... He paid the price...Now they walk together hand in hand... on Holy ground in the promised land.
Wow we walk hand in hand with Him in the promised land.  Communing with the Father!!!  To commune with the Father is to be in the promised land walking on Holy ground, bathed in His blessing.  Thank You, Father, for making this possible and help me to walk in constant communion with You.

Blessed Day

God is good.  I started out the day with a flat tire.  As usual Norma came to my rescue.  I can always count on Norma.  No matter how busy her day or heavy her load she is always ready to help.  Thanks so much Norma!!   I love you!
My tire was fixed with no charge even though they had to come to the house to pick it up.  God's blessing on Ronnie.  I received a much needed gift of money and sold some crafts that I had made.  Praise God for His provision.
I really don't have much to say just wanted to  Praise God.  I have to get to bed so I can get up to see Jaxon off to school in the morning.
Wishing everyone else  peace, good health and blessings for the coming day!

My Design

I managed to get my computer to show the pretty pink stripes I had seen on Jenifer's computer by downloading an updated browser or something like that.  I changed back to the stripes.  I can also now see the birds on Jennifer's blog and her colors are a softer silvery color instead of dark gray. 
I still don't know my way around blogging but maybe I'll get the hang of it.

Hello!

Hi!  Jennifer helped me get ny blog started.  Looking forward to sharing my ponderings with you.