Choose Joy in the Journey

My friend, Deborah, surprised the heck out of me by giving me this award today. If you haven’t visited Deborah at With All My Heart......Deborah , you are missing out on a beautiful blog with gorgeous photography! Be sure to drop by soon and meet this special lady. I want to thank Deborah for this and share the rules: * Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award. * Share 7 things about yourself. * Pass the award along to 15 other bloggers who you recently discovered and think are fabulous. * Contact the bloggers you chose and let them know about the award. Here are my 7: 1. I grew up learning about Jesus in a text book but met Him personally 38 years ago through a women’s neighborhood Bible study. He is the love of my life. 2. I married a Navy man 39 years ago and we have two daughters, 35 and 32. 3. My favorite topic to study is prayer. I’m amazed at the power of prayer! 4. I was a middle child. Any other middle children out there? 5. I have been blessed to travel to s...

God is so kind to usl! It all worked out well that I'm with Carrie and Susanna this week because Kathy died. Kathy is her girlfriend's mother and Carrie was able to attend the memorial service and comfort her friend while I stayed home and cared for the baby. Last week, I found it interesting that I photographed "Birds of Paradise" when I strolled through Liberty Station. In my opinion, it is the perfect flower when I think of a memorial. I'm enjoying the photo now as I reflect on this day. This morning I read an interesting passage in 1 Timothy 1: 9 and 10. God saved us and called us to be holy, not because of what we had done, but because of his own plan and kindness. Before the world began, God planned that Christ Jesus would show us God's kindness. Now with the coming of our Savior Christ Jesus, he has revealed it. Christ has destroyed death, and through the Good News he has brought eternal life into full view. I'm reminded that Jesus destroyed death...

Wishing everybody a happy Friday. Kim at Homesteader's Heart has more laughs for you. Be sure to visit her!

Our days have been busy with fun places to enjoy with a toddler, but we have shed a few tears this past week as well. Here's some highlights. We had a special mother-daughter outing last Saturday when Susanna spent the weekend with her dad. We went to Coronado and visited some of our favorite shops, had lunch, bought some old-fashioned candy and enjoyed the beach, too. I always enjoy going to The Rock with Carrie and listening the Pastor Miles' sermons. After breakfast at Panera's, we went to the park in Liberty Station. Isn't it beautiful? Carrie loves to roller skate there; it's perfect. One day last week we went to the zoo and then out to lunch at Denny's. We visited Carrie's former neighbor, Daisy, in the nursing home. I loved seeing the faces of the elderly as we walked with Susanna, carrying her little purse and bringing joy to them. Yesterday was sad. We got the call telling us Carrie's best friend's mother passed away. We've bee...