Flash Back Friday - Proposal

Some of our neighbors came over last night and we all hung out and ate, laughed and swapped funny stories until late in the evening and it was absolutely wonderful:). I realized that we have not gotten together with our neighbors in months and this was long overdue. We are so blessed to know and have so many amazing families on our street!! If my house was bigger I'd host a humongous block part every other week if I could! I love seeing everyone and hanging out. Fun times:). Daisy did great. I was so proud of her. She even got silly and loved on our neighbor Annie with some happy squeals and hair pulling. hahaha.

As always, so glad it's Friday. I'm tired but, what's new:) lol. My hubs had his first root canal a few days ago and he is still hurting pretty bad. Poor guy! My brother who I haven't seen in probably over a year now is coming to NC for a 3 day visit starting this Sunday. What a treat!

I have a ton of pictures to post but, our computer got a virus (haven't ever had that happen before!) so I can't upload pictures until my hubs gets it sorted out. Hope you all have a blessed weekend!

Written shortly after I got engaged in 2003

Proposal

Ice cream in a parlor shop,
Sticky lips and hands.
Sunset on a chilly beach,
Bright pink and orange.
Sweet kisses on a sand dune,
Romantic and sincere.
Diamond ring on a slender finger,
Breathtaking and a surprise.
Proposal in traditional fashion,
Tears and Eager reply.
Engaged on a perfect night,
Blessed you and I.

Flash Back Friday - Undeserving

I Do Not Deserve His Love

I do not deserve
To catch a glimpse of His face
Let alone be in the company of angels.
For when I observe the magnificent skies,
The angry storms and their displays of power
When I stare at the vast seas
That stretch beyond my imagination
And still in the presence of these
I wrestle with my daily uncertainties.
Not doubting God's existence,
But struggling to fully fall at His feet
To truly grasp the depths of His love.
So much evidence before me,
Yet I offer Him so little.
Indeed I am nothing
But that which he has made in me.
And though I am ashamed of my gifts,
He lifts up my face and shines upon me.

I wrote this poem several years ago but, it is still one of my favorites today. I am in awe of how patient, merciful, loving and forgiving our God is. I am such a screw up and I seem to blow it daily even when I really am trying to be faithful and obedient to His word. I'm in awe of how much nature speaks of our creator, how much life speaks of our creator and how much love speaks of our creator and I am ashamed that I could ever have doubts. I have learned though, that doubts are a part of life and faith at times and that we can even grow much stronger in our faith by evaluating our doubts and pursuing the Lord in the process. It's a beautiful thing! I'm so thankful that God still "shines" on me as scripture says even though I don't deserve it. There is no love on this planet as deep as the love that God offers His kids. That's some pretty crazy, awesome, deep love! I hope you feel God shining on you today!