Perhaps it's the snow. Perhaps it's the fact that my grandson smiled at me three times in response to my goofy sounds and faces. Maybe it's because there are a few good job possibilities on the horizon for hubbin, or that the teen is doing very well in college. Could even be that my oldest, who had some significant health issues a few years ago has rebounded and is thriving on every level. Whatever it is, my mouth is not large enough to express the smile in my heart.
It is more traditional that folks look for new hope and new life in spring. Not me. Winter is my season to live. The icy air on my face, freezing my nose to a tingling red nub, the smell of the air cleansed by rain and snow, and the sparkle of snow and ice; those things bring me to life.
Another contributing factor is seeing God intervene for a loved one whose family could have become a statistic, but because of hearts that turn to God, they are a family of love, living proof of the restoring power of the love of God.
There are many joys to speak of. As I've written before, losing my friend Barb to pancreatic cancer earlier this year broke my heart. I was not prepared for the loss of such a close friend. God has been gracious and has carried and strengthened her family and friends. After all that, it is just wonderful to feel God's heart hugs in the blessings I'm sharing with you now. Sometimes it feels like maybe Barb has sent me heart hugs from heaven. With God's permission of course.
At any rate, this is not meant to be an award winning masterpiece. Just a post from the mountain letting you know that the Lord has kept us, blessed us in numerous ways, and is healing and restoring the broken hearted, just like His Word promises.
Love you all and wish you a wonderful weekend. Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day preparations and don't forget to share with those less fortunate. Even if you have to sacrifice a little, it's still worth being sure someone else has something instead of nothing for the holiday season.
God bless you, and if I ever get my face and mouth to actually express this huge smile in my heart, I'll post the photo! <3
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Yaaaay! My blog is working again!
Thanks to Web Wizard Will my blog is visable again! Don't know about you but I have really missed me! So much has happened the past couple of months it's going to take from now 'til Christmas to put all of life's goodies in the right size basket for presentation!
We have become grandparents of course, our teen turned 18, and I have wanted to post all kinds of things but...poor blog got neglected and ran away for awhile. Thanks to Will that which was lost is now found and like the father of the prodigal son in the New Testament, I'm rejoicing!
OK, i'm going a little over the top but we are used to that by now, are we not? I do anticipate learning more technical "stuff" so I can expand what I do here online but that's down the road and I will keep you posted when changes take place so you can update your bookmark.
Love you all and hope you have a safe and happy weekend!
MtnMom
We have become grandparents of course, our teen turned 18, and I have wanted to post all kinds of things but...poor blog got neglected and ran away for awhile. Thanks to Will that which was lost is now found and like the father of the prodigal son in the New Testament, I'm rejoicing!
OK, i'm going a little over the top but we are used to that by now, are we not? I do anticipate learning more technical "stuff" so I can expand what I do here online but that's down the road and I will keep you posted when changes take place so you can update your bookmark.
Love you all and hope you have a safe and happy weekend!
MtnMom
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Problems with my blog
After renewing my domain my blog has become inaccessable. Please bear with me while I work with Google and Blogger to solve this problem. Thank you for your patience. MtnMom
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Autumn in the California Foothills
Cover's Apple Ranch
October 7, 2009
Tuolumne, CA
Photo copyright c.jacobs 10/7/2009 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Our Precious Grandchild Is Born
It happened on October 1. 2009. Our precious grandchild was born. We are in a zone that cannot be put into words at this time. We are beyond joyful. Completely speechless except to express thankfulness to God for this amazing blessing and to express how proud we are of our children. We are grateful. We are more than joyful. When life makes me speechless I know not to talk but to just soak it all in. It the right time a story will be born. Mommy, baby and daddy are all perfectly, wonderfully healthy. We could not ask for more. God has exceeded our expectations in so many ways. All I can do right now is say "thank you, God", and that seems like an understatement. God is good. Really, really good.
Monday, August 24, 2009
"You are what you eat!"
Okay! So I ate all the "Ragu-mac" for breakfast!
'Cuz THEY didn't save me any PREGO!
Three sisters expecting baby girls at the same time!
Photos copyright C.Jacobs - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Psalm 27
A psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?
2 When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.
3 Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident.
4 The one thing I ask of the Lord— the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in his Temple.
5 For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock.
6 Then I will hold my head high above my enemies who surround me. At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy, singing and praising the Lord with music.
7 Hear me as I pray, O Lord. Be merciful and answer me!
8 My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”
9 Do not turn your back on me. Do not reject your servant in anger. You have always been my helper. Don’t leave me now; don’t abandon me, O God of my salvation!
10 Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close.
11 Teach me how to live, O Lord. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me.
12 Do not let me fall into their hands. For they accuse me of things I’ve never done; with every breath they threaten me with violence.
13 Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. 14 Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
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