Up from the Grave He Arose!

His death is like no other. While upon that cruel cross, what made His death different is He took upon Him the entire sins of humanity past, present, and future. Those who come to Him for forgiveness of their sin, He will not cast out, but save them to His Eternal Kingdom! Praise GOD that He has things to come for His own that man can not now comprehend.

"Up from the grave He arose

with a mighty triump o'er His foes.

He arose from a victor from the dark domain

and He lives forever with His saints to reign.

He arose, He arose, hallelujah Christ arose!"

Happy Birthday, Nellie!

A most blessed happy birthday to you, Nellie! What a great celebration we had at Jerry and DeeAnna's house! I thank the LORD for a sister-in-law that is such a blessing to me! GOD Bless you always!

Still waiting!

This is my dining room before the floor change.

Hopefully soon I will be hearing about the

day of installation!

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The wall color has been changed since this picture.

Before (now) After comes later!

This is the carpeting now. You can see the laminate flooring on the side of the first picture. It will continue into the living/dining room.

I can hardly wait to have it changed out! My Mint GPS sweeper will need a companion to clean all of the floors, ha! It is great to put a wet Swiffer on it and push the buttons and let it go!

The picture shows the best areas of the carpet! I'll be so glad to not have carpet anymore to gather the sand brought in by the dogs as well as the pet dander!

Sping in Coming!

Deep blue skies have arrived!

March brings a crisp blue sky the further south you go!

So blue is the sky it shows the moon in its brightness!

"The heavens declare the glory of GOD, the skies proclaim the work of His Hands!" Psalm 19:1

Friendly Award

Thank you, Rita! From my blogger friend at "Five Minutes for Mom." vijfminutenvoormam.blogspot.com

I appreciate so much the gifts I receive from my blogger friends. Seven things about myself:

1. I am a Christian and love my LORD for He first loved me.

2. I am fond of my Nissan truck which I have had modified.

3. I am a home body reading my Bible, writing in my journal.

4. I love my animals. I have 4 dogs, 3 birds, and a cat.

5. I am so blessed by my family and friends.

6. I love coffee with flavored creamers!

7. I love my church and the involvement I have there.

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I am so thankful for my friends I have made on blogging. Thank you, Blogspot.com!

When Life Becomes Eternal.

Back in 2004, I felt the LORD's leading when I was missing my mom who had passed away from stroke complications.

I care not for yesterday,

It is gone forever.

The gains are now but loss

And must need starting over.

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What of today's survival?

It too shall soon be gone.

And, what have I accomplished,

Just another day alone.

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I care not for tomorrow

Or what vanity it brings.

"All is vanity!" Solomon proclaims.

All of these earthly things."

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Sometimes of things I think,

The beggar on the street

Has less burdens to carry

Than I and all I reap.

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I only long for Thee, O LORD

And the Eternal Life You bring;

Away from all this vanity

The corruption by earthly things.

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LORD, begin in me, right now, today

A well of strength, Your Living Water.

Set my eyes to that Eternal goal

And let my heart not waiver.

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Then all this loss shall become gain

For you have said,

"I'll never leave you nor forsake you.

So, why all of this dread?

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"I will lead you, walk in my ways.

I'll strengthen you all of your days.

Keep your eyes upon me

And you will I lead.

Then Eternally the Gates of Heaven

I will open unto thee."

By Susan Todd

July 12, 2004