We will all live forever....in Heaven or Hell

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Thankfulness

Thanks: Expression of gratitude; an acknowledgement made to express a sense of favor or kindness received.
Thankful: Grateful; impresses with a sense of kindness received, and ready to acknowledge it.
Thanksgiver: One who gives thanks or acknowledges a kindness.
Thanksgiving: Rendering thanks for good received.

A s we approach the Thanksgiving holiday let us remember all the blessings in our lives. All the the good that we are undeserving of yet have we received. Personally I have had a most trying year in many ways. However looking back I now know that there is a purpose for my heartache. I am happier at this point in my life than I have been for several years. It is sad to say that I allowed people and circumstances to control my thoughts, actions, and ultimately my everyday live. I have not been the person that I know to be. But PRAISE BE TO GOD that I gave all my burdens to The One Who Cares-GOD!! I have a peace in my heart today that is not of me but that of my Savior.

I am thankful for a great many things. Hear are just a few:
Salvation (Free to all those that ask)
God's Holy Word (King James Bible)
My Church (Faith Baptist in Freeport Texas)
My Pastor (Bro. James McEntire)
Husband of almost 16 years and friend for almost 20 (Jesse)
My children (Jaime, Nicholas, Christian, Victoria, Isaiah)
God's Faithfulness
Answered Prayers
God's constant provision
My Mom (Pamela Peters)
This country
The vacation my family took in May
Our van
Good neighbors (John & Tasha, Mrs. Doris, Mrs. Thomas, Tyrone as well as others)
Renewed friendships
For the chance to see my family in Kentucky
My nephews and my neice that is on her way
Coupons
Thrift stores
Cheaper gas prices
My husband's job
Blogs
Forgiveness and those willing to extend it
Unexpected blessings


But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor 15:57
Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. 2 Cor 9:15

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Just things


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Mill Springs Veterans Memorial Cemetery

This is the Veterans Cemetery at Mill Springs. This is where my Papaw Matlock (mom's dad) is buried. It is such a beautiful place. The husband and wife are usually stacked one on top the other. Whoever dies first goes on the front of the headstone and the other on the back. My Papaw died on my husband's birthday and Bro. Caleb was in our home when I got the phone call. It is funny how the mind remembers such things. My Papaw has been dead four years this coming January. My Granny says she hasn't had the courage to return to the burial place since he was laid there. Four of my children had the opportunity to know their Great Papaw. For that I am thankful.





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Monday, November 24, 2008

Short Creek


This is a nice little spot called Short Creek.
It is one of the shortest creeks in the US if not the shortest.
It is still owned by a private person. We used to go here when I was little and have picnics and play in the COLD water. There is a nice cool cave to explore as well.
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Hats

This is a beautiful collection of vintage hats that belong to my Aunt Flo.
I took this picture for Olivia seeing how she loves vintage hats.




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Change

This is the tree in my aunt Judy's
front yard when we arrived.......

and when we left!
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Victoira's Birthday

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Grandparents



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Winter Snow

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More Fall

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The Cabin

This is at my Aunt Janet's place. Her husband and her have a beautiful piece of property in Russell County.
They have a cabin and a pond as well. It rained and was freezing could the day we were there but that did not stop the fun. Thanks Aunt Janet for all you do.

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Mill Springs Battlefield Museum

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Leafy Fun




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Fall




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Motorbikes


Our children having fun. I was told that Victoria rode better than the boys!




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Family


All eight of my dad's grandchildren.
Amy-5
Christi-2 (one on the way)
Jesse-1

Me with my brother and sister
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Nephews

My three handsome nephews!!!

Jacob and Isaiah
Me and Justin
Me and Reno
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