OK, so it was brought to my small "attention span" ~ that I shouldn't tease or put things out on the WWW. if I'm not going to do it! Well let's just say, that's how the Shaw abode works. If I say I"M GOING TO host something, whether it be a family gathering or a GraceReclaimed CHRISTMAS TRUNK SHOW,
me and St. P put things into high gear!!
me and St. P put things into high gear!!
I know I'm not alone here, #anyoneelse?!
Anyway, the gears are definitely churning, his with a bit of coaxing, the cold weather is helping and The Old Charlton Place is looking more and more like Christmas everyday. I know it's not even Thanksgiving yet, but that's the way the holidays have always been around here, never too early!
And since our youngest actually gets to come home for Thanksgiving too (last minute leave approved), I want him to soak up all the season he can.
Rest assured I'm not just teasing or throwing things out to keep you guessing, because as I write life is happening around us and as you all know,
we are never really in control!
Without sharing too much, we are also sadly waiting and praying for God to lovingly heal or call Philip's dad home...our boys' precious Grandfather, Clifford Lee Shaw, the sweetest man I've ever known! At 91, he's had several hard years, but has continued on with great determination, spunk and strength!
We love him dearly and graciously ask for your prayers!
In the midst of all this work and focus on the beautiful season coming, along with anticipation of my little family being together for Thanksgiving, again we are possibly facing another tough loss. It is in this time of my life, missing my own parents so...that I've realized how extremely blessed I have been.
I so cherish my God and His wonderful grace!
I so cherish my God and His wonderful grace!
Love on your parents while you can!
Wishing you all a blessed family filled Thanksgiving!
May the Lord bless you and keep you, and may His face shine upon you all...forever!
So I'll let you know...that's all I can do!
Always and in God's Gracious Care, B
2018 focus scripture...
Always and in God's Gracious Care, B
2018 focus scripture...
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Ezekiel 36:26
And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.
I will give them a heart to know that I am the Lord, and they shall be my people and I will be their God, for they shall return to me with their whole heart.
Lamentations 2:19
"Rise during the night and cry out. Pour out your hearts like water to the Lord. L ift up your hands to him in prayer, pleading for your children."
Lamentations 2:19
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