Grief

I know this is not one of the most pleasant of topics, however, in this life we all at sometime or another have experienced grief of some kind.

Yesterday, Wayne & I went for our walk, we naturally took both our dogs, however this time, Ace was hit by a car. He was able to get himself off the road, but then just laid in the ditch and bit at us as we tried to help him out. Wayne had to go back and get the truck and a pair of gloves so we could lift Ace into the truck to bring him back home. He just laid there moaning every once in a while. Before we went to bed I had Kyle check on him once more to see if he still had water, and Ace had died.



Kyle was pretty shook up and he was angry. I know that anger is one the many faces of grief, and I am sure we'll have a whole range of emotions as time continues on.
I am sure there are some reading this thinking it's only a dog, but to us he was like family.............
in fact today, when I went for a walk, I found myself looking for him as I would travel along, I really miss him.

So...... to the faithful readers, I would greatly appreciate it if after you read this you would say a prayer on our behalf, knowing that the God of all comfort will meet our needs and help us through this time.

Blessings

40th blog for my 40th birthday

I celebrated my 40th birthday this past Sunday (October 14). Yes I am admitting it.
Anyone who knows me knows that for the past 10 years, I have celebrated my 29th birthday repeatedly. In fact on Sunday, I even got a few wishes for turning 29. Unfortunately I had to correct them.

I struggled for a long time with the whole aging process, I wasn't ready to admit that I was getting older. After hearing that my mom had complimented me to her Ladies bible study group, about how proud she is of me for taking Titus 2:3 to heart I realized that my "age" doesn't change who I am.

I was overjoyed to share my birthday with Wayne, Krystle & Gerard, Kyle & Darcy. I made Thanksgiving dinner with ALL the trimmings. mmhm it was good! We even put candles in the pumpkin pie. The kids all went together and gave me a digital camera for my birthday. I was SO excited!



Wayne gave me these (aren't they gorgeous)


My sister Becky gave me these


I also went the Blue Dragon Tattoo Parlour and got myself this

here is a close up



I was SO nervous, and yes it did hurt (about like a bee sting) and it stayed hot longer, but it was well worth it.

Blessings

Giving of Thanks

We have so many things to be thankful for.

But to just name a few, my Lord Jesus Christ, who, in spite of knowing me, loved me enough to give HIS life for mine.

For Wayne, who loves me unconditionally.

For Krystle, Kyle & Darcy who delight me by just calling me 'Mom'.

My parents, brother & sister, who helped create the family of memories that I have.

My Aunt Ginny & Uncle Ken who opened their home to me when I was a troubled teen, and who allow me to call them 'Ma & Pa.'

For my friends, I cannot possibly name all of you (you know who you are), who inspire me & challenge me & accept me for who I am. 'Thank you'

For the farm and the country life that we are able to raise our family in.

AND the list of items could go on and on,

We have so many things to be thankful for.....
Please consider sharing with me "what is it that you are thankful for?"
I anticipate your response.

Blessings