Thankful Thursday - August 9, 2012

Greetings Sweet Friends,

So....how has your week been going??

Mine has been good, and I will tell you 
some of the highlights on my thankful list.


#1
I am thankful
for Jesus cause He
is God's Love Gift to to me, to you and
 to our World.

The gift bag picture made me think of that

cause it is so true, and just had to share it.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,

 that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16

So doesn't it make sense to Thank Him for all He has
 done for us, and continues to provide for us daily.
  It sure does to me,  and it helps to keep me focused 
on all the good things that happen in my life rather than
 the negative happenings,  like I used to.
It has really made me a much more contented and
joyful person,  I have to say...............if you have never
tried it..............I would highly recommend it.....
Seriously, it will change your life!!

#2
I am thankful

for a childhood friend named LaNeta, She

is on my heart  today as it is her birthday.

  I lived next door to her from the time I was 6 

to age 17 years old,  and we were the best

 of friends,  unfortunately we don't live near
each other, but we still keep in touch.

#3

  I am also thankful

 for her family who put up with me, as I

 practically lived with them when my Mom (who

 was a single parent) worked, bless her heart.
  They are the number one reason I am a christian
 today, because they were a lovely family who
 showed their love and care for me and really lived
 the christian life.................along with taking me 
to church.  Reminds me of that statement preach
the gospel at all times.....and if necessary use words.
There whole family was such a great example they
didn't need to use words, you could see it in action.

#4

I am thankful

that I got to spend the better part of the day

last Friday with another dear friend.  She made it

a very special day.,She set such a pretty vintage 
 table and made a lovely breakfast, of quiche  muffins
and yogurt parfaits with strawberries, granola and
pecans on top, It  was all very yummy.......
and we had lots of uninterrupted time to drink coffee 
and  just to talk to our hearts content. and you all
know how I like that.
 It was a lovely and well spent day.

#5
I am also thankful 

for a sweet surprise that she had for me as

well.  Such a sweetie.

 I tell you over the years the Lord has blessed me
with some of the most wonderful friends, not too
many live near me anymore unfortunately, but she
  is another one, and so nice she lives fairly close
by..........
Nothing like good Christian friends who are so
thoughtful, loving and kind not to mention
creative and talented!

She even made the gift bad,  I think it is 
just so lovely.

and.....
Inside a lovely coffee mug.....  really been
enjoying my coffee even more this week!

and what is that you say...................

A lovely lil sign from someones etsy shop.
and it is true God's grace is enough.................
This went right into my white living room.

and a yankee candle spiced pumpkin spray,
oh my does it smell good,  and did make me
start to longgg for Fall now!  lol
Something new for Fall to look forward to.

Can you tell she is into white as well..........
Some of you know who it is..................
She is a blogger too!

Had to throw in one posterized picture, ya know!

and in case you are reading...........
 Thanks Again Becky........
Your are a blessing!

Go over and check out her blog and her 
wonderful etsy shop.
Just click here!
  It is called

"Time Washed".  She sells some beautiful

vintage pieces, and makes a lot of really

neat and beautiful wares,  in fact,  she is working

 away on new items for her shop right now,  and

 she also does tutorials once a week on how

to make different things.  Always fun!

#6

I am thankful

that on Sat. hubby and I got to go to Cracker

Barrel for breakfast, he has been wanting to do
 that for awhile now, so he was happy course,
so was I.....had these delicious blackberry
pancakes with raspberry syrup!
Scrumdulicious, I have to say.....................
 then we went over to Dee and Jerry's  for the 
afternoon.  We finally got to christen their pool. 

 Delightful in this hot weather I must say................

Definitely an unexpected pleasure!

#7

I am thankful

we got to bring Rosie home with us,  as we haven't

had her over for awhile.  We have really enjoyed

having her here.......she always makes us happy.

She goes home tomorrow morning.  Rosie is
our furry grandaughter dog, in case you are
new to my blog.

#8

I am thankful

that Dee is taking off work this Friday,  so she

and I can have a day together shopping and

hanging out to celebrate her birthday which is

next Friday,  but of course, she is reserving that

day for her hubby.  This is sort of a tradition that

we have had for the last 4 years or so.

So we are both so looking forward to it.

#9

I am thankful

that I have had some time to work on cards again, 
 I  always enjoy that.............

#10

I am thankful

for a new food discovery.........sweet potato

puffs by Alexia.  They are really quite good,

and very easy,  just pop them in the oven

for 20 minutes,  and yummo!
We had them with pecan crusted tilapia
and that tropical salad recipe I shared
a while back.  

#11

I am thankful

that we have been able to find Kemp's Moose

Tracks frozen yogurt again.  Target quit carrying

it,  then walmart had it for a short time,  then they

quit carrying it as well.  We found some at the

grocery store in Pigeon Forge when we were

on vacation,  so it was a real treat,  but figured

it would be our last hooray for that item!

Then, our sweet son-in-love Jerry found it at
 Winn Dixie,  so we are quite happy about that, 
 them and us!! lol

#12

I am thankful

for showers,  outside and inside.  It has been

very humid and muggy because of outside rain

which is certainly a good problem to have,  the rain
that is.........and it really makes those nightly
 inside showers......

Just the bomb!!

Thanks so much for your visit,
I so appreciate all of my visitors 
and look forward to hearing
 from you!!

Have a wonderful Weekend,

Love, Hugs, and
Good Friend Blessings,
Nellie