God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1 NIV
Greeting Sweet Friends,
I am thinking I probably don't
need to ask how your week was,
if it was like ours. We started
off feeling in high spirits and
happy, about the OBB bill,
seeing our old friends, and
4th of July, only to hear the sad
and heart wrenching news
about the Texas flash floods.
Feeling so sad for all those
who lost loved ones, especially
all those children. Reminds
me of the North Carolina floods
all over again. So thankful
for the gift of prayer and the
ability to give when you are
so far away, and that's all
you can do. We also heard
about another long time friend
who is having kidney and
heart problems this week
as well. That's life, things
happen, and you just have
to still look for the good
that is still there, and grieve
the hard stuff to the best
of your ability, but make
sure to include the Lord in
all of it........
Pictures today are of our
4th of July table this year.
It was simple and easy but
always beautiful when you
are using our American flag.
So on with my Thankfuls....
#1
Thankful that we had some long
time, dear friends come to visit
today. It was short but sweet as
always. We have known them for
44 years, and we always just pick
up where we left off. Great kind
of friends to have.
#2
Thankful that my sweet techy
hubby was able to help get them
on a much cheaper cell phone
plan that will save them about
$125.00 a month.
#3
Thankful for a fun afternoon
with our Son and lil darling.
Typical 4th of July food, and
some card playing, then they
were off to find some fireworks.
#4
Thankful that our sweet neighbors
across the street did a fireworks
extravaganza. So we just stood
outside and watched till we got
tired of the mosquitos, then we
came inside and watched. They
had some really good fireworks
that were almost like
professional ones.
#5
Thankful that it had rained earlier
in the day. Since we have a lot of
woods around us, I am always
concerned they could start a fire,
so it made it even more enjoyable
to know everything was wet.
#6
Thankful for a new series we found
called"A Thousand tomorrows" by
karen Kingsbury on Pureflix. Only
saw the first 2 episodes, but like
it so far. If you like horses and
rodeos you will probably like it.
#7
Thankful for the a good day at
church, a really good sermon on
forgiveness, and the freedom to go
there anytime we want. without
fear for our life
#8
Thankful we were able to go to
lunch with our lunch buddies,
just the 4 of us. Their Dad who
just turned 103, got on a plane
and went up to Pa. to visit his
other daughter and family
members. Of course, they
helped make the plans and
got him to the airport and all,
and of course, his other daughter
picked him up, and, he is hearing
and visually impaired, but he
just keeps going like a timex
watch, takes a licking and
keeps on ticking!! lol
He is an amazing man!
#9
Thankful to see that
Tim and Demi Tebow's
baby girl made it into the world
safe and sound. Was fun seeing
pics on instagram.
#10
Thankful that hubby somehow
came across some old
Carol Burnette videos. Always
loved watching her shows as
I grew up. She was a hit at my
house as a kid, cause my Aunt
on my Mom's side looked a lot
like her. Her videos are still
funny to this day.
#11
Thankful that we just got an
email from hubbies heart Doctor
and he said there was no change
in his echocardiogram.
Which is great news.
#12
Thankful we rearranged our
family room which give us
a nice change of scenery.
Might had some coastal touches
if I can do it without redoing
the whole room. lol
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That's it for this week at
Cozy Place.
Glad you could stop by.....
Have a Thankful rest of the week.
Love, Hugs,
and July Summer Blessings,
Nellie
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