Thnigs that make me happy....

OK, I know I am not very faithful with this blog, but I have been busy. At least that is my excuse. But, my heart is happy, and thankful. My list includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Having hubby drive me to work and pick me up several times this week. It is wonderful to realize that when I step out the door at work at 10 PM, or later, that he is waiting there for me, and wants to hear about my day.
• Enjoying blueberry flavored coffee.
• Having a cat that likes to sleep on laps.
• Roses.
• Looking forward to 12 days without having to go to work.
• Looking forward to visiting with my mother for a few days.
• Enjoying a wonderful tea party for a friend last Sunday.
• Seeing my son graduate from the police academy.
• Enjoying a special family time Friday evening...eating dessert on the deck after dark, with lots of candles burning.
• Enjoying the antics of Aiden as he interacts with us. What a treasure. Love to see him standing at the ottoman...sitting on the couch just like a big people...
• Having books to read.
• Candy corn.
• Decorating for fall.
• Cooler weather...which means that now it is delightful to be outside!
• Knowing that my Heavenly Father loves me, and is in control of all the details of my life.
• Enjoying another Women's Bible Study at our house this week. What a blessing and encouragment each lady brings to our time together.

In Quietness and Trust...

I am grateful for the truth of Is. 30:15. "In quietness and trust in your strength." These words have been going through my heart for the last several weeks, and have been a big blessing and encouragement to me.

It has been easy to be tempted to be worried, stressed, concerned about various things- hard things at work etc, but the Lord's gentle reminder each day to me...just be quiet and trust. I can testify to the peace and calm and quiet and trust that He and only He has brought to my heart.

And, I am grateful for the joys He brings along the way to bring fresh courage.

• Hummingbirds.
• Mourning doves...even seeing one sitting on top of the grill the other day!
• Fresh roses to pick.
• Blueberry coffee, kindly supplied by a dear friend.
• Laughter at work.
• An evening of fellowship with friends this week...which included yummy steak....
• Aiden smiles.
• Framing some new pictures of Aiden and being able to enjoy them as I walk around the house.
• Making motel reservations for our upcoming trip north. And, finding out yesterday I don't have to work the day after we get back in October. Yes!!!
• Knowing for a certainty that the Lord is in control, and that He is absolutely trustworthy.