I Need a Bigger Mouth

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!