Hey family. I've missed yall this past week. Been getting things in order and getting ready for the holidays. I just love spending the holidays with friends and family. Ok, now....to my praise report. As a lot of you all know, my oldest son had contacted a rare disease that damaged his heart. As a result, he had to have Echos of his heart once a month for at least a year. BUT GOD...

AS OF LAST WEEK, HE HAD HIS LAST ECHO. THE RESULTS CAME BACK...

I got the call while I was driving! I had to pull over to get my praise on. We serve an awesome God who can do ALL THINGS...BUT FAIL. I knew it was coming to pass!

I know a lot of us are still waiting on God to show up and show out, it's coming. My dr has another surgery for me pending after the holidays. I have another appt. scheduled on Dec. 20...then he will make his decision...but I believe the report of the Lord. And I know, no matter the outcome...God is able and He is still worthy of MY praise.

Thank you to all of my friends who kept us in prayer and sent words of encouragement. I appreciate and love each and everyone of you! Please continue to keep me in your prayers as I do the same for you all daily!!

Wake up, God has granted us another day.
Get up, let’s kneel by the bed and pray.
Let’s thank Him for His daily care.
Let’s thank Him for His love so rare.
We thank you God ~ for always being there.

We watch the sun begin its rise,
to bring us blue and cloudless skies.
We hear the birds begin to sing.
Their music in our hearts does ring.
We thank you God ~ for all these lovely things.

We hear small creatures moving about.
Beginning to forage for food, no doubt.
We feel the slightest breath of wind
as the boughs of trees begin to bend.
We thank you God ~ for all the wonders you send.

You planned and created all we behold,
long hot summers and winters cold.
The beauty of autumn and awakening of spring,
renews our hearts and makes us beam.
We thank you God ~ it’s almost like a dream.

You formed the mountains and made the seas.
You designed the flowers and the stately trees.
You moved Your hand and made all things,
You knew such pleasure to us they’d bring.
We thank you God ~ we acknowledge You as King.

Your masterpiece You formed from dust,
and that was when You created us.
You made us into a likeness of You
You gave us a soul and a heart so true.
We thank you God ~ for this wonderful design You drew.

We now have hope through Your salvation plan.
You gave Your Son as the Sacrificial Lamb.
He gave His life so we could be saved.
Dear Lord, what a priceless gift You gave.
We thank You God ~ through Jesus our sins are waived.

~Emily McAdams~

Our Father knows what's best for us,
So why should we complain...
We always want the sunshine,
But He knows there must be rain.

We love the sound of laughter
And the merriment of cheer;
But our hearts would lose their tenderness
If we never shed a tear.

Our Father tests us often
With suffering and with sorrow;
He tests us, not to punish us,
But to help us meet "tomorrow."

For growing trees are strengthened
When they withstand the storm;
And the sharp cut of the chisel
Gives the marble grace and form.

God never hurts us needlessly,
And He never wastes our pain;
For every loss He sends to us
Is followed by rich gain.

And when we count the blessings
That God has so freely sent;
We will find no cause for murmuring
And no time to lament.

For Our Father loves His children,
And to Him all things are plain;
So He never sends us "pleasure"
When the "soul's deep need is pain."

So whenever we are troubled,
And when everything goes wrong,
It is just God working in us
To make "our spirits strong."

~Author Unknown~

When I Say I am a Christian Poem

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I am saved"
I'm whispering "I was lost"
That is why I chose this way.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
And need someone to be my guide.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And pray for strength to carry on.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And cannot ever pay the debt.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are all too visible,
But God believes I'm worth it.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartaches
Which is why I speak His name.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I do not wish to judge.
I have no authority.
I only know I'm loved.