Day #3 I am thankful for...

...this.

Something about the sun shining on the trees like this does wonders for my soul. It's like a reminder from God that he loves me. As if he were smiling at me. Despite me & my sin.

I took about ten pictures this cool morning but only one picture showed up when I uploaded. I wish they all had but I think you'll recognize what I'm talking about next time you see it.

Day #2 I am thankful for...

...the right to vote.

Psalm 33:12 "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD"

One Nation Under God

The Forgotten Man

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Day #1 I am Thankful for...

...my heavenly father.

He never leaves me alone nor makes me feel unwanted.

1 Samuel 12:22 "For the Lord will not forsake his people, for his great name's sake, because it has pleased the Lord to make you a people for himself."

He calms my fears.

2 Timothy 1:7 "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

He is my provider.

Matthew 6:25-33 "Therefore I tell you do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin yet I tell you, even Soloman in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly father knows that you need them all. But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you."

He does not hold grudges against me.

Ephesians 1:7 "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our tresspasses, according to the riches of his grace."

He sees the best in me, knows my potential & chose me.

Deuteronomy 7:6 "For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples on the face of the earth."

Thank you for loving me Lord.

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

Floridians swimming in October.

Favorite things!

Oh my goodness. Have you tried this little slice of heaven? I've been eating the Garlic/Herb & Swiss for a few years but now they have a Mozarella Sundried Tomato & Basil!!! These go wonderfully on a 'Everything' Thomas Bagel Thin w/a piece of fruit on the side. Don't forget your coffee! I love the new International Delights Coffee House Inspirations Skinny Caramel Macchiato!!

The Laughing Cow Wedges Light Mozzarella, Sun Dried Tomato & Basil - spreadable cheese wedges for active lifestyles The Laughing Cow

A few of my favorite things!

I haven't posted a favorite in quite some time. Probably because I just haven't thought of it. But I want to share one of my favorite kitchen tools with you. The Pampered Chef Mix N Chop was introduced about four or five years ago & I have used it to my hearts content ever since! I don't like it when the meat clumps, I like it to be small fine pieces. If you do too then you need one of these!

If you are interested in getting one of these they are $10 & you can click here: MIX N CHOP to go to my personal Pampered Chef Consultant's website & order one today! They make great gifts & stocking stuffers for the women in your family!

Number next:

About a month ago I jumped back on the wagon of healthy eating. I had gotten out of control with the busyness of life & convenient foods. Well, I'd had enough. I reached back into my memory for many of my old tips & tricks (yeah..I've been down this road before) & started looking for new ones too. During this I discovered this wonderful popcorn seasoning that only has 2 calories per serving & 0 fat! I have been enjoying it on my Orville Redenbacher SmartPop. First I cook the popcorn then I spray it a little with Parkay Spray (so the seasoning has something to stick to) then sprinkle on the seasoning! You don't need a lot. YUM~O Eat the whole bag (6 cups) because it's only 100 calories (2 points for Weight Watcher fans)!!! Sound to good to be true? I know! But it isn't! Enjoy!!

I haven't tried the Ranch yet but I like the Parmesan Garlic and LOVE the Nacho Cheddar! My kids like them too.


By the way, I've lost 7lbs. It's a teeny tiny dent in the grand scheme of things but it's 7lbs less than I was one month ago today. Yay!