Wednesday Stuff

I know I have probably mentioned this book a time or two, but I think of it daily, and so I mention it again here, encouraging you to get a copy, read it, and let me know what you think.

I got mine, (actually two copies), at GW... Goodwill.

;)

It is already January 9th.

What. The. Heck!!!

As of late, this "girl" (our 4th child after 3 boys), has taught me a few things...

At 17 going on 25, she is still who she always was...
     Kind.
     Helpful.
     Genuine.
     Sincere.
     Hardworking
     Forgiving.
     Creative.
     Insightful.
     Wise.

This was her, Christmas Eve, on the island, of our kitchen.  I post this picture because it is her.

 Katelyn.

I often miss the little girl she was. Only because she was so wrapped up in loving and enjoying her mum, dad, and brothers...and now she is growing up, and her brothers, Dad and I , are no longer her world.
But I have come to appreciate, look forward too, and know, that the woman she is growing to be, is just, well, someone her Dad and I are so very proud of. Even when we go through difficult seasons.  She is my Baby Girl, and I so love her.

This guy, Fred, was an old soul.  We got him at the Humane Society last year, and his time has come and gone.  I named him after my dad, (who I loved deeply, and died when I was 14).

I am not, and never have been, the sort to let an animal live through debilitation. I think it is disrespectful  and selfish.

I was brought up in a world/house where you deal with what your given, and go on.

Period.

I am a practical girl.

Black or White.

A lot of people don't agree with me.

Sometimes, I don't agree with myself.  (if that even makes sense).

But a friend of mine said to me, ( not to long ago),

"Don't second guess yourself  Lisa"

She was referring to my photography.  Which, is something I needed to hear.  But realized that I needed to apply that to everything in my life.

Thank you Deb. P...  Not a day goes by that I don't remember what you said.  I so needed to hear, digest, and live that.  :)

Fred is missed by Rita... (cat on the right)

Who was named after my mother, and adopted the very same day Fred was.  Rita cleaned, loved on, and brought out the best in old Fred.

Since Fred has gone, she hangs out with me more, and is sitting in a basket, beside my laptop, cleaning herself obsessively, even as I type.

 :)

She is a sweet cat.

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Today, Wednesday, has been such a good day.

I mean, REAL good.

A day when I so feel God's presence in every step I take, every person I see.

My heart is overwhelmed with gratefulness to Him.

I so use to not like change.

It scared me.

No, really scared me.

But now, since I have accepted it, gone with it, and learned to enjoy and look forward to it...

I look forward to each morning with so much GRATEFULNESS in my heart...

For all God has for me.

All He has planned for me.

Knowing that He, is with me, every single step of the way.

Hugs From My Grateful Heart  <3

This is Rita... quiet, peaceful, and content.

Grateful for today.

Even without Fred.

<3