A time to reflect......

on Mark 11:25 A scripture that God showed me several years ago when I was holding a grudge against some people that had done me wrong,Mark 11:25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.It makes me think if I don't forgive people, what right do I have to ask God to forgive me for ANYTHING? Someone once told me about our circumstances in life that you can either become bitter or become better because of it. It is our choice. Forgiving does not mean we necessarily forget, we may remember, but we choose not to allow the memory to keep us bitter. Also forgiving someone does not make that person right; it makes you free.

I don't want to be....

I don't want to be PERFECT, I know that will NEVER happen but I DO want to be all I can for God's purpose to be fulfilled in every aspect of my life and sometimes that means leaving some things and people behind in life. Over the years, this has happened but I believe that God has placed and does place people in our lives either to enrich his calling and purpose or to make us stronger in the process of shaping us into who we are to become.

A birthday celebration......

On Saturday morning, I was awaken by the smell of something cooking. My first reaction was to spring out of bed and see what was going on since both my hubby and I were still in bed. Then I realized what was going one. My 11 year old and 7 year old were making me breakfast for my birthday. I decided I would lay there and "pretend" to be asleep when they would burst into the bedroom singing Happy Birthday. They even had a candle on some candy I had made a few days before. I am so blessed to have such great children. Along with the grilled cheese, coffee and candy, they had made me a special card and sang to me. What a great way to be awaken on your birthday.

Then later that morning, my oldest sister called to wish me a happy birthday and asked if we'd like to go eat fish that evening. Who can turn down a meal on their birthday, right? So of course, we went. My family, my oldest sister and brother-in-law, niece and great nephew all enjoyed fish with all the trimmings. We ate way too much.

As the day progressed, I received many texts, myspace messages, and phone calls even into the night, wishing me a happy birthday. What an AWESOME day. Truly a day to be remembered for years to come. I felt so overwhelmed to be remembered by so many people (of which I love them all).

Thanks for remembering me on my special day!!