Just sharing...

Happy Sunday!

I Love Sunday...it's my FAVORITE day of the week!!!

I woke up this morning feeling soooo filled, so happy, sooo right! Saturday night I got to actually go on a date to our county fair with my Mr. Something that has basically been a part of our marriage for the last 22 years :D It's fun to go, check out all the animals raised by kids we know, catch up with friends we only see once a year at the fair, eat a bite, wander around some more, take in the Rodeo...and simply enjoy the evening together. WE even stayed out past our curfews :D (somehow since we've ventured into our 40's...we NEVER make it until midnight!!!) But we did last night...whoohooo!!!

I totally woke up with JOY in my heart! And, the morning went along quite smoothly..as always my critters were ever so happy to see me appear and fill their feed bunks! Then, a little leisurely read of the paper, a quick check of my emails..and getting ready for church.

My Mr. has been working 24/7 and then some lately, so I let him sleep...
I had to be at Church early because we were hosting a rural missionary family for breakfast and a slide show presentation. And...I was bringing the breads...(Did I mention there is a couple thata do farmer's markets that make their own breads...everything from Pineapple/Coconut, to Blueberry, Apple, & Zucchini...mmmmm....they are simply scrumptious). And, this job required me to be at church by 8:30....No problem...I was headed out the door at 8:15 and for once I would be on time.

I get my cooler of bread loaded, my bible, & myself and I was off....except for one little thing...

MY CAR WOULD NOT START!!!

NOTHING

NADA

DONE!

Well...the Mr.'s truck was still loaded with the freezers...so, taking it would NOT be an option...he does have a rental truck this week, and he could drive me...but, by the time I woke him up and he got dressed I would really be late...so I scribbled him a little note, saying "I have the rental truck, I'll be back to pick you up before Church."

I unload my car, LOAD up the truck, and go to hop in....

And, today...I actually chose to wear a skirt to Church...it was a straight line skirt...and no matter how I tried it was to fitted for me to be able to climb up into the truck...Okay...a girl has to do what she has to do...so I hike up my skirt and climb in :D And...I was only 15 minutes late getting to Church!

God is good, and we managed to have all the food in place before everyone arrived....

Oh, did I also mention I was signed on to do the art project for children's church...so next, on to that adventure...where thankfully, the leader let me change the art time, so I could leave, and run back home to get my Mr....Now, I know what you are thinking...it's one thing to hike up your skirt in your own driveway, especially when you live in the country and don't have neighbors right next door...but, it's quite another thing to do it at Church...So....after a few attempts...I finally decide the only way I'm going to get in that truck without exposing everyone is to back in....you know like how you jump on the back of a tailgate....so, that's just what I did...turned around and jumped onto the seat backwards :D

What a fun morning...so, so thankful I wasn't alone, and that God had a plan even when I was scrambling....(NOTE: to myself...don't wear a skirt unless you know your car is going to start :D) And, as for my car...it turns out just a battery cable was loose ! Whew!!!

It's simply been a GREAT Sunday even though it started a little different than I planned! Hope each of you is enjoying a GREAT day too....And, may this week be filled with His Goodness! Sweet blessings!

* Snap *

Sometimes, I just wish I could snap my fingers and Ta-Da everything would change! Kind of like how I Dream of Jeannie use to be able to nod her head and make things change...or Samantha could wiggle her nose and things would change :D (Okay, I know I'm dating myself a little with those shows :D)

Do you ever wish that???

If I could just snap my fingers....what would I change.....????

Mmmm....I think I know the answer to that question, but, then, it seems to change daily :D

If I could snap my fingers today....I think this is what I would change...

* I would be able to keep my husband at home with me! (Maybe I'd snap for a stay-at-home or even in town job :D)

* We would actually go on dates :D And do normal everyday things together!!!

* There would be NO war or pain in the world!

* I would turn my dirt-filled dry lot, into a lucious green pasture! And, ALL my cows would live at home!

* I would spend one whole afternoon just "being" with friends catching up :D

* I would pay all my bills with a happy heart :D And, have money left-over at the end of the month :D
* The house would be instantly clean & spotless!
* I would have a normal, BORING, life...meaning 9-5 ...no chores, no extra businesses :D

Mmmm....but, the more I think of the things I'd like to snap and change, the more I realize...this life...it's NOT about ME! And, snapping wouldn't make me any happier....(okay, maybe for a second or two... :D) but, not forever.....Snapping would be an instant fix, but not a forever, long-lasting, deep growing solution. Snapping would eliminate God! And, I desperately NEED HIM more than the instant changes a snap could bring. Because in my heart, I know God has a plan for me....and somehow all those little things I wish I could snap away are a part of that plan...and a part of me becoming the woman of God he wants me to be. So...maybe I should start thinking less about snapping my fingers..and more about learning to be content! Ooops..there it is..the word I'm longing to capture this year....and wouldn't you know it...the more I seek it, the more it makes me uncomfortable.....which I guess = growing!

So, no snapping....just PRAYING...and being Hopeful that God has great things ahead!

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him,

so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Romans 15:13

From my heart to yours....may you find many Sweet blessings surrounding you!

Going to fast....

Is it just me or is Summer going by to fast???

It seems like it just started...but, it's feeling like it is coming to an end.....

I just finished up my Summer school job...and it was GREAT! I'm always a little sad when it's done...it's amazing how much they grow in just four weeks!

There's still plenty on my original summer to-do list staring at me....but, I find myself, not really caring if the list gets accomplished now or not :D

We've begun calving...and I so LOVE finding new babies snuggled down in the tall grass...and I love watching them run & play even more as the sun begins to set (I only wish I could watch them out my very own kitchen window :D)

The last couple of weekends we've been on the go....two different weekends spent at family gatherings (time to truly relax & just feel God's blessings!) and this last weekend, my Mr. barbecued for our Church and the free community dinner they were sponsoring.

Along the way this Summer I've noticed...

it's not really the heat that makes Summer what it is...
it's not really all the beautiful flowers and green grass everywhere...
it's not really those great summertime drinks....
it's not really the cool pools....

It's really just the season of abundance that God sends that makes Summer so right! The extra hours of daylight, the fresh, homegrown fruits & vegetables, weekends filled with family adventures and gatherings...and those evenings to just sit on your porch and watch the sun set....those...those are the parts that really make Summer what it is for me :D

So, for the next few weeks, I'm going to try REALLY hard to soak in what's left of this summer...to reflect, listen, and just "be" ! Hope each of you find a moment to do just that too...and that in that moment...you fill blessed! Sweet blessings!