BURRRRRRRRR FROM GEORGIA

Good morning on this cold cold morning, our Spring has turned to winter again, it was 29 degrees when I got up at 9 am yeah, the cold front came low, way down to Ocala, FL A friend lives in Bradenton, FL and it was 49 there. I thought winter was over, but.... 
It is nice and warm in here, and we left the water running so water did not freeze, it is 11 o'clock now and almost 45 so warming nicely, will get in the 70's tomorrow, and this will probably be our last cold freeze. I sure hope.
My rose buds look wilted and my banana trees are brown now, ugh, all the early blossoms have ruined.

God has blessed us so much, giving us such a nice home, to keep warm and all the food we can eat, just blesses us over and beyond we could ever want. 

How is your weather? 
How has the lord blessed you this week? 
Share a prayer request with me, I will pray for it.

Keep my friends who are fighting cancer in  your prayers please. Our daughter Vikki, Jennifer, Pat, and Gail. 

Wow November already, we have had much happen around her since I posted last. Not sure where to start; I am not sure I even want to continue blogging any more, like many other places it has suffered because of FaceBook, with FB being so convenient make a hard competition for other sites. In all things I try to lift the name of Jesus, no matter where I am or what I do, Jesus comes first. Okay let me begin...

I love Fall, all the changing of leaves, and the smell of pumpkin scent candles burning, Loved looking at my Pumpkin my husband carved out for me, it was a fine pumpkin.

Next is a bit harder to describe, the putting to sleep of our 13 year old Golden, our Goldie Girl love us, loved her pond out back, she was the most wonderful fur baby ever, my husband and myself are heartbroken over this, and losing out long time companion, wherever we were she was right there.

I am looking forward to Thanksgiving, having my family come and all the fun and fellowship we have together, not sure how many are coming but know there will be at least 15 at the least. The children like riding in the wagon behind our lawn tractor, playing games, roasting marshmallows later in the evening, just good old time family fun. Love this time of year indeed. So that about does it, hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and God blesses you real good. 

1 Thess 5:18
"In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you"

HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW; AND I KNOW HE'S WATCHING ME.
Chuck too this of one of our little fox sparrows so thought I would share with you,
they are fed good here and many gather, we feed our wild birds chicken scratch, it is cheaper and much more nourishing than bird feed, they love it, as the squirrels do.

~IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD~
Every time I say that make me think of Mr. Rogers, anyone remember him?He was on TV daily a kids program, one man you never heard anything bad about, a good simple man who reached
many kids.
Any how, that is why I said that, and it being a beautiful sunny day, it is gorgeous outside, from looking out the window, it is cold in reality though, only a high of 56 today I believe. Still to cold to go fishing, maybe soon, but seems every day sunny and warm enough is on a Sunday, and we sure would never go on the Lord's day, I would be afraid of drowning, or a huge wind coming up and capsizing; lol, he is a jealous God, and we know that, so he would not want us anywhere but at church worshiping him.
Chuck had a good day yesterday, he spent it with our pastor and a missionary planning our visiting program, it will be Saturday at 11 am now, some will still go out Thursday evenings but lord willing many will come out on Saturday. We made out some new flyers to hand out, people like getting things and we are ordering new testaments to make some door hanger items. Everyone is getting excited about this, and it is doing good for Chuck, that is where his real burden is, always has been, so this ministry is perfect for him.

So what is new in your area now, so many are so busy these days, and not here much, so when you come share with us. I love each of you and so want God's richest blessings upon you. So pray one for another. and God bless you.

We had a awesome Monday, got to go to the store and spend lots of money, Chuck got a hair cut instead of a dog tag, and we just had a good time together, we do not do many exciting things any more, but our time spent together is good, and we still laugh a lot. I think that is important, be able to laugh at yourself especially, and we do some silly things we laugh about. God has blessed us with a simple life, and being able to serve him is our goal, we love the lord, we love each other, we love our family and friends, and thank God every day for everyone in our life.

We have bad days we have good days, but we always praise God for each day.
Have a blessed day, remember Jesus loves you, and so do I.
Psalm 5:11
But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.

 Praising God 

We were well enough to go to both services yesterday, it was so good to be back in our place, singing, loving and worshiping our dear lord, he oh so worthy. Today I am stuffed up again, ugh not sure why, maybe we got over tired yesterday. Our pastor preached such an awesome message, both services..

Got my blood work back for my Rhuematologist and all is good, praise God, I was afraid all the sickness may of made my tests show up different. It is for Kidney, liver etc functions and level my RA is, even show any infection in the bone. 

The sun is still shining here too, that is a great sight; it is still cold but not dreary any how, it only got to 63 here yesterday, was suppose to be 70, but it was a lovely day. 
So how is all with you here?Any plans for the Holiday? Hope to hear from some today.

Seems we all have a time to wait on the lord, some for health, some for finances, some for homes even. It seems we all have something we are waiting on the lord for. 

When I was a very young Christian God burdened my heart with Isaiah 40:31 "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." 

It is a very good lesson to learn, we all spend much time waiting, daily we wait on something, as we wait on the lord we learn patience, we learn how to be still and listen for that still small voice talking to us, there are many reasons to wait, and the best one of all is for God to touch us, to talk to us, and to renew our spirit.. 
I learned to wait, have you...

Wow it has been over a week again; not much new, it is cold here in SE Georgia, and everyone is sick. I do believe half the Country is sick, the virus must of really traveled. I would think the cold temps in the North would of killed it off, but many of my friends there are sick with the same thing we have here. You need a smile right about now?  Well here is Zoie Michelle faring the weather very well. lol

So with cute picture I will close for today, not feeling good at all, keep me in your prayers,  have a very blessed week..

OKAY HERE IT IS

Strange eh,  a white bloom on a pink plant... Thought I would share with you, I have never seen this, but I have it, and think it is pretty cool.

We had an awesome Christmas, so many blessings that I cannot even remember them all, we went to several churches too and that was special seeing our friends from all over this time of year.

Are you doing anything special for New Years Eve?  I wanted to find a watch night service, but did not find one in our area, I know some in Jacksonville, but that is too far to travel new years eve, too many drunks on the roads, and not wanting to start the new year off in any mishaps. 

So that about does it for now. I pray all who read will have a very blessed new year, and put Christ first and for most in you life all year. May God bless you real good.

Just saying hello

Jeremiah 33:3 "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." 
This is such an awesome verse one that I have cited for many years, and yet still stand amazed just how true God's word is, most times we do not call upon the lord, we try to handle things on our own, and it never works out the way we planned, but when we call upon the lord he answers, sometimes it is with a no, other times he answers with much greater than what we ask.

I got my results of the Camera Endoscopy back, it showed nothing either, all is good, so from throat to rectum I am okay, now that is good news. But the down side is we still do not know where the bleeding is coming from, or why I am anemic. I say I will keep eating liver, and taking iron pills and get on with my life. Let the lord decide what to do and when to do it.

Pray for Chuck he is having a pain block on the 30th and if it works then he will have the nerve ablation done. Radiofrequency Ablation
Radiofrequency neurotomy (also called radiofrequency ablation or lesioning) is a minimally invasive procedure that can provide lasting relief to those suffering from facet joint pain. In fact, multiple clinical studies show that radiofrequency neurotomy significantly reduces pain severity and frequency for 1 to 2 years in the majority of patients.

 Good Morning 
How is everyone today? I actually feel good today amen...  We had an awesome day at church yesterday, we went to Blackshear, GA where Chuck preaches a lot, they had their home coming yesterday, 40 years of faithful service there, the young pastor has been there about 8 years I am thinking, he came as the youth director and when the pastor left they voted him to be their pastor, he is a good man, and had very good training, he calls on brother Chuck a lot for spiritual insights too, he and Chuck counseled a young couple yesterday, the man is very confused a young convert; he has so many hang ups from other religions, pray for this man and his wife, they are having a very difficult time in their marriage too. 
It is over cast here today, and plan on doing nothing until tonight, going to the Revival in Blackshear too. Hope you have a great day. 

WOW IT HAS BEEN A MONTH

It is so hard to believe it has been over a month since I posted on my blog, time sure gets away from me these days.
Much has happened since then, my husband had back surgery, and is still hurting quite a bit, but walking really helps. I had a Colonoscopy yesterday, all is well with me, had a mammogram a few weeks ago and that came back good too, I am one blessed woman. God has been so good to me and my family, except for a few minor things wrong we are all in really good health.

The weather has become warmer here in the South again, lovely warm today, sun shining and love this weather in between winter and summer, called Spring, all things become new, all the new greenery on the trees all the wild flowers in bloom, it is just gorgeous around here. It is 70 right now, very nice. Below is a few of our wild flowers in bloom, just an awesome site to look around see all these.

Chuck has preached a few times since his surgery too, and Sunday he will preach again in Blackshear, GA looking forward to Sunday.

Well that is it for now, will try and be more current, hope to have a few friends left to read this blog, hugs to all who do.

There's a roof up above me, I have a good place to sleep; There's food on my table, and shoes on my feet; You gave me your love lord, and a fine family; Thank you lord for your blessings on me, Oh thank you lord, for your blessings on me. 

Psalm 66:20 "Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me".

God has been so gracious to us, Chuck is doing so very well, His surgery went so good, and he was able to come home the very next day, that was such a blessing, I do not like being alone out here in the wilderness. God has blessed us abundantly and then some, thank you for all your prayers. He is able to sit for a while now, and the pain down his legs are gone, the only sore part is the actual incision. 
We stand amazed once again, how our lord loves us, and how he works behind the scenes, to give us all he can, to protect us from all harm, and pain..Thank you lord for all the blessings on me.

My heavens it is the 10th of January already, been on the go so much, been sick, and starting to feel better today, just got my hair washed and showered and kicking it back the rest of this day, looking forward to church tomorrow. We had a soul saved last Sunday so praying more will be saved tomorrow, it is so good to be able to go worship freely and openly still, it may not always be that way. 

My husband had the MRI and we are waiting for the hospital to call with times for Pre-Opt stuff, then the surgery, will be in a couple weeks I imagine, waiting is always the hard part. Keep him in your prayers please.

I fixed an awesome dinner last night, and the first I could actually taste in a while, with this cold of over 2 weeks, went from my chest to my head, backwards, right. None the less it was yummy, Scalloped Potatoes and center Cut pork chops in it, then had fresh turnip greens from the garden, and of course Apple sauce, pork is not good to me without apple sauce. 

What was some favorite verses you have read lately? Please share them with us, also are you reading through the bible this year? I have read through it several times, but just wanting to pick and choose now and really study as God lays something on my heart. I love Isaiah and study it intensely. 

Well it did not take long to bring you up to day, so until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.

Put all your eggs in one basket, then give the basket to God.

Have a blessed Friday

We spent a wonderful New Years Day with the folks at Peoples Baptist Church, it was a really good service and brother Chuck even got to preach for a while, I felt right at home, and my cup was filled. 

Yesterday...January 2nd, 2014 hummmmmm I know I have to go get my medication the doctor called into the pharmacy, it seems my RA is acting up again, and is flaring, so he called in a prescription, I also need to get some dog food, these dogs are sure eating a lot these days, they have ordered a new computer for our car too, ugh..yeah a 2012 Jeep and the computer went out on it, shows we have engine trouble all the time, not sure about this automobile at all, wonder what it will do down the road, I shudder to think, guess soon as we can we will trade it in on a newer model. I am happy the warranty is still coving bumper to bumper.

Today January 3rd...Chuck has an appointment Tuesday with his back surgeon, I covet your prayers for him, and that same day will take the car in for its new computer, praying it has no problems before then. I am still stuffed up, but some what better, I am going to make some Chocolate Chip Cookies, I just have to have some cookies around, I got the nick name cookie monster when I was younger, well I still am.
It dropped into the low 30's here last night, I know compared to the Northern parts of the country that is warm, but not here in the damp SE Georgia area, very cold and very damp. Not staying though I love that about this area, it gets  cold then gets warm, that is why I stay sick I think too.

Both my dogs are cozy as can be inside, cute as can be. Zoie Michelle, and Goldie Lee

How about some scripture to start this year off with..Today's scripture: James 2:23 "And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God."

It would be so nice if we could go to the beaches and everyone looked like this, what ever happened to modesty? Okay I hope you have a very blessed day.

Too Long Away

Well hello my friends, it has been such a long time, we seem to stay busy, but I really want to get back into blogging again, I do love it, and I sure miss all my blogger friends.

I am just catching up here, sipping my Blonde light Star Bucks coffee that was sent by Stevie, my grand daughter, she knows we like it, so when she gets an abundance (they get two bags a week free to take home) she thinks of her Nana and sends some on.
It is very peaceful here today, not so cold, and just a sunny nice day in Georgia, love this type of day, when I was young I did not, it would of been so boring, but now, it is my kind of day.
What are you all doing today?
Whatever it is, have a very good one.

How has God blessed your day?
What are your plans today?
Who can we pray for today?
Church services for Christmas, what day?

Just a few minutes and I have to leave, so will wind this up for now, hope you have a wonderful Saturday and Sunday,  hope to be here more often.

WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE

I have not written since March 8th, so much has happened since then too, after fighting a 7 week battle the lord called our pastor home, March 28th at 3 PM he lost the battle, and went on home to be with Jesus, no more suffering, no more worries, no more pain. It is hard to understand why the lord wanted to call this young minister home, he was only 46 years old, the ministry here in Woodbine was his first one as pastor, he had been there for 3 years, every since my husband resigned this church, we felt it was time to come back and be of help to him and the folks at Woodbine Missionary Baptist Church, little did we know then that everything would change like it has, we wanted to help brother Stacy, instead he is gone and we are trying to keep the church together along with another minister, my husband does not want to pastor any longer, so we will be seeking a Missionary pastor to take this position. Keep us all in prayer as we do the Father's will, and please keep Galaine Ervin and her family in your prayers also.

We had a wonderful Sunday, and went to a really good gospel sing, the singing group whose name escapes me right now is really good, and sings many songs acapella, it was such a blessing, and the host church had a sweet fellowship after also, really enjoyed our night out. My arm is healing well and I am using it more and more these days, thanks for the prayers for healing for me, God heard and has done a great job healing it.

Well I guess that is all the news for today, pray ye one for another, and remember Jesus loves you, and gave his life just for you, what have you did for him?

Wow...

It has been a long time, lots has happened since my last post.
I had shoulder replacement surgery Feb 25th, came home 3 days later with a sling and attached rest.  I am recovering very
well, it is hard to type with left hand and one finger, lol.

It has turned cold this week, but a warming trend is starting today. Please forgive me for not being up to date in blogging, really difficult sitting here and typing. 

Keep me in your prayers, also our pastor, he is in intensive care unit, 24 days now, he has pancreatitis and is in critical condition, his name is Stacy Ervin, young man only 44 yrs old, this is his first church, I see why God sent us back there, my 
dear husband is filling in the pulpit in his absence. God bless 
each of you, will try to be more current.

Sharing the Blessings of the Lord

God has been so very good to us, this month in this new year is almost over, but I look upon things that will happen next month, we have had a busy month of January, many doctor appointments and still more to come. I am scheduled for shoulder replacement surgery February 25, so please keep me in prayer. My daughter had an Endoscopy about 10 days ago and they removed two polyps and two hemorrhoids, they a 
biopsy of the polyps and got the results back yesterday, praise God they were benign. God has been good to us, my husband
is taking the Epidural shots in his back, as often as he can, they
seem to help a little, but not as much as we were hoping for.
Our Goldie is getting older and walking with a limp, the cold weather is not good for her either, like me she suffers with arthritis. Zoie our little cutie is doing well, she has grooming yesterday that left her most beautiful, she sure knew it too, posed for many photos to be taken. Here is one

  She has her bows out today and a sweater on to keep her warm the clip came a little too early I am thinking, but she seems to be doing good. Glad to be home with mama and dady relaxing.

The church is doing well, had a few new couples join, and I am enjoying not having to drive an hour to and from church, it is only 12 miles from our home, makes it nice, can be very active in all things now. So I guess that is about all the news I have for now, sorry I do not come more often, but it just seems hard to sit for a long time any more, so keep us in your prayers and I do the same, I do go down my blog in the favorites and pray for y'all hope your day is filled with blessings from on high. 

"Twas’ 11 Days before Christmas around 9:38 

When 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven’s gate. 

Their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air. 

They could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there. 

They were filled with such joy, they didn’t know what to say. 

They remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day. 

“Where are we?” asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse. 

“This is Heaven” declared a small boy. “We’re spending Christmas at God’s house." 

When what did their wondering eyes did appear, 

But Jesus, their savior, the children gathered near. 

He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same. 

Then He opened His arms and He called them by name, 

and in that moment was joy, that only Heaven can bring, 

Those children all flew into the arms of their king. 

And as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace, 

One small girl turned and looked at Jesus’ face. 

And as if He could read all the questions she had, 

He gently whispered to her, “I’ll take care of mom and dad.” 

Then he looked down on earth, the world far below, 

He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow and woe. 

Then He closed his eyes and He outstretched His hand, 

“Let My power and presence re-enter this land!” 

“May this country be delivered from the hands of fools” 

“I’m taking back My nation. I’m taking back my schools!” 

Then He and the children stood up without a sound. 

“Come now My children, let Me show you around.” 

Excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran 

All displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can. 

And I heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight, 

“In the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT.” 

(One of the parents shared this poem written by Cameo Smith from Mt. Wolf, PA regarding the CT School.)

I seen this on another Blog and want all of my readers to see it.

God bless each of you, and protect your children best you can, and then leave them in the care of the lord.

~Another Day to Serve the Lord~

Wow it has been a time, we just had a week Revival; gone daily,
and nightly, I am about tuckered out, but it has been good.
We seen so many blessings this week, as always we go to be a blessing
and we are the ones who are blessed, God is so awesome. I just praise
him for the work he has done in our lives, for healing my dear husband and
letting him preach and sing once again, with power from on high, and
with such boldness and lifting up the name of Jesus. We were honored'
to spend a week with the folks of Bethel Baptist church, in Blackshear,
Georgia.

It is just a year ago when we were going through the removal of throat cancer,
going daily for radiation treatments, and really not knowing what God in store
for our life. The doctors told Chuck he may loose his voice, or it could come
and go, or get hi and low, it was a very discouraging time in the life of a preacher.
But praise God, he seen fit to do otherwise, he never lost his voice, or even
have any voice change, the hand of almighty God was upon him and with us
both through it all. He still has some soreness in his throat, but it does not stop him
from preaching, and singing. We sang Look for me at Jesus feet and the lord
just really broke hearts, last night we I sang he did not throw the clay away, and
we sang together If that isn't love. WOW what a spirit of love and unity we felt.

His messages this week have been on Loving God, God loving us, and loving
each other, for a church to be a true church of God it must be in Unity and in one
accord, we are all made up into one body in Christ, he is the head and each of
us serve as another part of the body, when we do not agree we force one of our
body members to be hurt, like if you hit your thumb with a hammer, the thumb
really hurts, but the whole hand hurts too. So to have complete unity we must be
in one accord, believing what the word of God tells us. These verses here a not
just a suggestion, but actually a command right from God.

John 13:34  A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
John 13:35  By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
John 15:12  This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
John 15:17  These things I command you, that ye love one another.
See we are to be in one accord with our church body to have a healthy and happy church.

We we have another member of our family, our 8th great grand son, Patrick Ray Jr.

I will leave you with these thoughts, May God bless you, and may you bless
the lord oh my soul... Ps 104:1  Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.

Who got my vote?? 

*I will vote for the most pro-life candidate, because God hates the shedding of innocent blood - Proverbs 6:17.


*I will vote for the most pro-Israel candidate, because God blesses those who bless Israel and curses those who don't -Genesis 12:3

... 
...*I will vote for the most pro-debt reduction candidate, because the borrower is servant to the lender 
- Proverbs 22:7. 


*I will vote for the most pro-work candidate, because God says if a man does not work, let him not eat - 2 Thessalonians 3:10. 


*I will vote for the most pro-marriage candidate, because God is for marriage as defined in - Genesis 2:24. 


*I will vote for the candidate who most closely believes governments purpose is to reward the good and punish the evil - Romans 13. 


*I will vote based as closely as I can on Gods word - 2 Timothy 3:16 


Knowing whoever gets elected, God is the One who puts all men in authority - Daniel 2:21 


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