Just Thinkin'.........!

Just thinkin'..................how even though my sons (at least the two older ones) have become men, I will always remember the little boys I raised!
Just thinkin'............how children always remind us of what's really important!
Just thinkin'............life IS about choices! Thank God! 'Cause there's no greater freedom than the freedom to have a choice! He gave us that gift!

Just thinkin'...........it gets REALLY crazy sometimes! And, then, I remember the words my dad used to repeat to me...............
And IT WILL! xo

Just Thinkin'..............!

Just thinkin'.............down south, we are praying for rain! Eventually, we'll get rain. And, then, we'll pray for it to stop raining. Poor God!

Just thinkin'..........How we are skeptical in believing that LOVE lasts! And, how most of us want the VERY BEST LIFE for William & Kate! The world is in such need of believing in REAL love! If you were able to catch the Macy's dancers perform the tribute dance on Dancing with the Stars, last night, you would have witnessed the wish for true and everlasting love for William & Kate (HECK, for EVERYONE)!!!!

Just thinkin'..... it doesn't have to be just a Fairy Tale.
Just thinkin'........how we can be so 'in touch' with our world, and, yet sooo 'out of touch' at the same time. With a world connected, entertained, marketed, and enticed by the internet, one would believe that we actually had all knowledge and tools right at our fingertips. But, NOOOOOOOO.........take me for instance, I have web access constantly throughout the day, and, I'm STILL learning about things. Things that are not new, but new to me. Will I ever catch up? Is ANYONE ever caught up? Just thinkin'........!

Just thinkin........Mother's Day is around the corner. Such a sweet gesture to honor mothers. The story behind Mother's Day is soo special! And, while I soo appreciate the special day set aside for honoring mothers, I truly believe that "Mother's day is everyday". Some days are sooo special that even a notable Mother's Day event couldn't surpass the value or love I receive. Just thinkin', and praying, for every mother to feel special and loved EVERYDAY!

May you be thought of lovingly everyday! xo

Just Thinkin..............!

Just thinkin' about the whole world! It's such a beautiful world but it needs our prayers!

Just thinkin' how a part of our nation is battling snow storms, while.........

others are experiencing the newness of spring! (Metaphorically, we either battle or enjoy the "weather" in our homes and relationships, too.)

Just thinkin' that the views we have of our world (whether in our home or the entire world) depends on how we position ourselves, or what we were taught to focus on (God or man).

We have a choice to turn an unpleasant situation into beautiful steps towards peace or growth (in our homes, in our relationships, in our world)!

And, remember, God gave us the knowledge and strength to survive!


I was JUST THINKIN'...........! xo

Ain't Nothin Like the Real Thing Baby!"

Happy Valentine's Day! Happy Love Day #14!

As the Golden Oldie sings "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing!" { http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svAs-6MiqxE } And I have found the "Real Thing" in two Valentine couples that I would love to share with you today!

More than lovely, Rayanne of A LOVELY THOUGHT { http://anartsideoflife.blogspot.com/ } has a treasure of wisdom, beauty, art, home decor, and "girl time tea talk" ready to share! With each post, she has stirred my heart, made me laugh, brought a tear, and alerted me to double-check my faith! She recently added a visit to her closet { http://alovelyladyboudoir.blogspot.com/ }. I accepted the invitation and was "WOWed" by her sharing. I indulge you in a peak at her love story (which can be read in its entirety if you click on her "boudoir" link above.

It appears they started with a "kiss".........

and they are still Kissing today! AAHHHHH! How Sweet it is!
Married for 35 years, Rayanne shares, from her Treasure Box, her first Valentine from her husband(with a picture of them "young and in-love"), her love letters she received from her husband that she saved (and still receives to this day), and a "Love Journal Book" in which their love celebration is recorded to share with each other now and later. True Heavenly Love manifested here on earth to give Hope for those who wait and wonder! Thank you for sharing Rayanne!

And,

Love is found in the strangest places!

I had the great fortune to meet this next couple in Austin at (you guessed) a hockey tournament. I couldn't take my eyes off of them, as I witnessed the most precious loving relationship.

Anne and Jim Hayes

At hockey dinner night, I was seated at the dinner table with them. My heart jumped for joy. I knew it was no accident that I ended up at their table. Married for 50 years, Anne and Jim Hayes spoke of their marriage journey over dinner. I asked if I could keep in touch with them via email. I explained that I had a multitude of questions for them and their enduring love. I feel very strongly about marriage and its unfailing virtues. With the Grace of God, these two have weathered through some incredible trials. They proclaim they remain very much in love. I asked permission to share their story over time. Therefore, I am creating a format to post once a week about God's promise in marriage with testimony from this beautiful and inspiring couple, and others.

Again, A VERY HAPPY VALENTINE's DAY to you all! And, I add my sweet Valentine prayer received from my little sister this morning........

Dear Saint and glorious martyr,
Teach us to love unselfishly and to find great joy in giving.

Enable all true lovers
to bring out the best in each other in God. Amen!