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“I have given skill to all the skillful, so that they may make all that I have commanded you. “ Exodus 31:6


“O Thou who art the all pervading glory of the world, we bless Thee for the power of beauty to gladden our hearts.
We praise Thee that even the least of us may feel a thrill of the creative joy when we give form and substance to our thoughts and, beholding our handiwork, find it good and fair. “.
Walter Rauschenbusch


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"Come, and listen, all you who fear God; let me tell you what He has done for me.
I cried out to Him with my mouth; His praise was on my tongue.
If I had cherished sin in my heart, the LORD woud not have listened and heard my voice in prayer.
Praise be to God, Who has not rejected my prayer or withheld His love from me!" Psalm 66:16-20
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Monday, August 30, 2010

I had THE best day......

.......and yet, it was the simplest of days !  Isn't that wonderful?

I'm not rich in material things, but I'm oh so rich in God's love ! 

I live in an old, rented house trailer.........so happy to have a home..........and today we put up plastic to keep the rain off of the back porch.  Hung the bicycles where they'll stay dry, since I patched the roof this week with roofing tar.  Replaced the broken board in the porch, enjoyed laughs with family, talked for an hour on the phone with my daughter ........HOORAY.......SHE'S THROUGH WORKING .........and then visited another hour with galfriend, Wanda, over the phone. 

I am blessed and highly favored..........and so are YOU !
And, by the way.........did you ever see a caterpillar that looked like this?
He appeared on my porch today, and was so peculiar looking, AND SMELLING, I wish that I could have gotten a better photo. 
His eyes looked painted on.......in fact, he looks like something from the mind of Jim Henson and the muppets.  He's in Heaven now, right.......maybe he's helping in the design department.
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5 comments:

  1. Dora, the QuilterAugust 30, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    Oh, can I empathize. I've been through some really hard times, but feel so blessed to have learned that there are so many things that spark gratitude!

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  2. PokeyAugust 30, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    When upon life's billows you are tempest tost,
    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 has done!
    I'm singing for you, and with you, my dear Dolly!
    :-}pokey

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  3. CJAugust 31, 2010 at 1:13 AM

    Glad that you had a good day. Is that caterpillar real??? It looks like it is made from fabric.

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  4. DeeAugust 31, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    I feel a sort of sorriness for the people who aren't able to stretch themselves, be content with what they have, and reach deep down inside for strength. It is during these times we grow-in strength, mercy, grace and closer to Him. It is an honor!

    Cute bug! He looks like something from Ranger Rick!

    Enjoy today and watch out! Just when we're feeling good, someone decides to try and wreck the party and tempt us to do something truly stupid! LOL

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  5. LeslieAugust 31, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    sounds like a nice peaceful day. that is one cute caterpillar....i have never seen one before.

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