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Thanksgiving and Christ the King

CHRIST OUR KING counsels a lifestyle of simplicity and trust. Look around you at the simple beauty and plenitude that God has so generously given; let go of the cultural inducements to “need” this, “need” that, endlessly buying in the temples of the economy. Live simply, trusting God to supply all our needs – in the “supplying,” God redefines our needs. As we learn to trust God’s generosity in this kingdom of God, we will learn to be generous ourselves.

From “Remembrance and Anticipation” by Marjorie Hewitt Suchocki, page 342 in The Upper Room Disciplines 2012: A Book of Daily Devotions. Copyright © 2011 by Upper Room Books. http://bookstore.upperroom.org/

November 22, 2012 Posted by | Grace, Simplicity | , , | Leave a Comment

I Get So Emotional, Baby

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This is nothing new. I find myself tearing in response to the oddest things. Recently, it’s gotten worse, or better, depending on your take on it.

I’m happy, so I don’t think it’s a sign of some large and looming issue in my life. No, I suspect it has to do with change, transition, and getting older.

Most often, the tears kick in when I think about my children. How proud I am of each of them! They’re balanced, independent, and for the most part, happy. What more could a parent want? These are tears of gratitude and joy, mixed with nostagia and heartache.

Then again, it’s time for my testosterone, shot, so it could be nothing more than a chemical imbalance.

This morning, I strated crying while listening to Justin Biebers “As Long As You Love Me:”

“As long as you love me we could be starving we could be homeless we could be broke.”

I texted those lyrics to Frank and he replied, “LOL.”

Ruth called me while I was shopping for the Thanksgiving groceries. She had watched an episode of Modern Family and was laughing about y similar the comedy was to her own family. I laughted with her, but it was all I could do not to start crying in Kroger.

When I take a break from work-week rountine, a break that holidays make possible, I am able to step back just enough to see again the amazing life that is mine. I am grateful beyond words for family, friends, good health, and a comfortable home.

Blessings to you this Thanksgiving Day.

November 20, 2012 Posted by | Family, Grace, Uncategorized | , | Leave a Comment

Morning Commute Cam #229: Day Four of Gratitude Week

Share five things for which you are grateful at http://icanhasgrace.com or in the comment section below.

April 5, 2012 Posted by | Commute Cam | , , | 6 Comments

Morning Commute Cam #228: Gratitude Week Day Three

Share five things for which you are grateful today in the comment section below or at http://icanhasgrace.com

April 4, 2012 Posted by | Commute Cam | , , , | 6 Comments

Morning Commute Cam #223: In the Habit of Being Grateful

Join me at http://icanhasgrace.com each morning in listing five things for which you are grateful. We’ll start on the Monday of Holy Week and continue for five days.

March 28, 2012 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , , | 1 Comment

I Ate the Last Piece of Sweet Potato Pie…

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…so fast I couldn’t dec get a picture of it.

November 27, 2011 Posted by | Food | , , | Leave a Comment

Thankful

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November 24, 2011 Posted by | Family | | Leave a Comment

Dessert

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November 24, 2011 Posted by | Food | , | Leave a Comment

Dig In!

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November 24, 2011 Posted by | Food | , | Leave a Comment

Love Some Deviled Eggs

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November 24, 2011 Posted by | Food | , | Leave a Comment

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