Some new arrangements at Just Silks

Getting ready for the craft show on the 6th of December. That's mom's birthday. Cool days and cold nights here in SW Iowa. Had a busy morning running here and there trying to track down things for Dad. God allowed me to find the forms I needed without having to search too long. Praise His name. Tuesday is Larry's Japanese call so he got home late. 

Psalm 103 Praising God

My devotions took me to Psalm 103 today. I was struck by the devotional author's comment, "Do you pray to God for the sole purpose of praising Hm? You  have much for which to praise Him, for His love and care never cease. He save, keeps, and satisfies you. Never take God for granted; always take time to praise Him."

Wow! How many times do I come to the Lord with a grocery list. I sat in my chair and tried to form a prayer with just praise. When you don't do it all the time, a request gets in there quite often. 

We are to praise him and forget not all His benefits, and "Daily He loads us with benefits."

So what are my benefits?

a loving Heavenly Father, my Salvation, my Bible, my hubby, my family, that Dad seems a bit more relaxed at Crest Haven, friends here and there--scattered, friends that I know pray for me, a home with heat, I can breath clean air, I can get out of bed and walk around, I have food in the pantry/refrig/freezer, I have a pup that is a companion, and I have eyesight that can enjoy God's creation.

Then there are things about God that I can praise Him for,

His goodness, His greatness, His justness, His purity, His ability to not slumber or sleep, His mercy that is new every morning, His faithfulness, His sovereignty, and His power.

Now this is one moment in time that I can and have thought about this instead of having my mind crammed with other thoughts that are on the other side of the spectrum. I want to tell you that it is very easy for me to start thinking about the things that drag me into the depths of despair.  Just a phone call saying that Dad needs something or has a problem. Looking at the pile of Dad's financial matters that need tending. Thinking about the things that I need to get done today and know I won't even get the first one accomplished. 

BUT

When those times come I DO TRY to focus on God and not on what is before me. I may not be able to change my circumstances, BUT I CAN PRAISE THE LORD!

I have not "obtained" to any spiritual position, so don't stop praying for me. I just am sharing what I "chewed on" today. 

Wendell P. Loveless wrote a song with the words to Psalm 103

"He loves, he saves, He keeps, He satisfies this longing hear of mine; He fills my life to overflowing with His joy and peace divine. He guides, He guards, He watches over me, He slumbers not nor sleeps. For He is my glorious Saviour, and He loves He saves He keeps."

Saturday is a Wesley Day!

Mommy and Daddy went to the big city to shop for things for the bathroom. Grandmom and Grandpop along with the puppy are taking care of me today. When I'm tired, I like to snuggle my headie down in Grandmom shoulder and hug my "suckie blanket." We are having fun.

Need to slooooooow down.....

Trying to get the little things done in Dad's room that didn't get finished after we moved him in. He had the flu and I had a fever so things just were left hanging in mid air. Uncle Milt and Aunt Betty Ubbink were here from Sunday to Wednesday morning. The three of us were able to get a N scale train layout done for Dad's room. We moved things around so he could have it by the window. Not room for much else. Because of the way Dad had the track laid out, the train kept uncoupling. He called and said that the engine had come uncoupled and whizzed around broad-siding the rest of the train on the circle 8 track. He said there was a huge derailment. So I am taking up the job of redoing the track. So when I get done I will have to post another picture to see the progression. I have the track removed and am building a mountain landscape on the far side. 

Dad thinks I'm having too much fun.  

Snowflakes have fallen in Creston, Iowa. But not piled up. I am not ready for this colder weather. I don't like wearing heavy coats, but WANT to it I'm freezing.

Picture was taken by Uncle Milt. 

Happy Anniversary, Larry. Tomorrow is 38 years!

My 2 little guys

It snowed just a bit this morning. Saw the pesky stuff in the air. Oh me. My motor isn't ready for the cold weather. 

Staying sheltered in the Shadow of the Wings

Our little Froggie

Happy Wesley!