Too Blessed to be Stressed!!!

Have you ever heard that little saying? I've heard it said. I've seen it on car tags, t-shirts, you name it. But how many of us really live it? It is true. We are too blessed. And we shouldn't be so stressed.

But if you're like me, you're running around like a chicken with your head cut off, feeling like the bunny in Alice in Wonderland who's "late for an important date", rushing from one task to the next, school, work, church, meetings,never feeling like you've done your best at anything because you had too much to do to do any of it well, working 'round the clock to pay bills, trying to figure out how you'll pay for your family's medical needs, college, weddings, LIFE, not eating right because you don't have the time, never relaxing because you'd feel guilty that you're not busy, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah blah blah! Clean house anyone? AHHH!
Woe! Woe is the man who doesn't make time to count his blessings. Count your Blessings.
Psalm 107:31

When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your many blessings, See what God hath done!

Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by.

Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your many blessings, See what God hath done!

When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings. Wealth can never buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.

Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your many blessings, See what God hath done!

So amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be disheartened, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.

Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your many blessings, See what God hath done!

Punch for the Southern...

Okay guys! I need your help!

I grew up not enjoying punch. Really. We didn't even have it at our winter time wedding. Yup, we sat around sipping down lemonade in the dead of winter. Yes friends, you have officially arrived in the South. Any questions?
Now over the past few years, I've learned to appreciate the kick punch brings (must be that influence from my lutheran friend), and the fact that it's filled with things great for fending off a cold (per my mother-in-law). Well now, I've got a scrathy throat starting. So off I marched and bought ginger ale, pineapple juice, hawaiin punch , and frozen orange juice. Now I know that at least some of these ingredients go together to make a tasty sipping treat. But I have no idea which ones or how much of what.
So here's your good deed for the day. Click comments below and send me some great punch recipes, but no cranberries please. And hurry, before my hubby drinks all the pineapple juice!

Prayer Request this week

I have a precious lady in my life who emailed me with some personal prayer requests just a few moments ago. Please pray for "L" that God will create in her a peace that surpasses all understanding, and that His Name will be Glorified through her burdens. That she be blessed with strength, good rest, and time for relaxation and enjoyment of her family/friends. She's always so busy ministering to others. Pray God would bless her with a "Girls Night Out" where she could just be "one of the girls" without the weight of her burden or having to bear another's. Just time to be His child and fellowship with other chritian ladies in good fun. This is my prayer for my good friend.

God really is good, all the time...

Remember the grandmother in the horrible car accident back at the start of summer? This past week, by the grace of God's provident hand, Nanny came home. We're not back to normal yet, but much more so than anyone would have expected when it happened.
Never take one day for granted. When you open your eyes each morning, let your first breath be a thank you to our Lord for another day of life in His glorious creation. We are blessed beyond measure just to wake each morning and remember how to get out of bed and walk, or talk, or eat.
Thought you'd like to see our miracle!

School's in, but that's not all.

Ahh, the smell of new books! September is always a very busy month for us. Now, I always love the start of a new school year and diving back into teaching.

Can't you see why?

But for my family, September is especially grand because we celebrate 3 very special birthdays. 3 of my four girls were born in September, and I love to entertain, especially for someone I love. So, two down, one more to go, and one BIG party next week.

Here's some birthday highlights so far.

Ofcourse, you see the REAL highlight...mmm...banana splits...