Just Another Day of Blessings....

Hello to all my blogger friends. I sure hope today is a beautiful day to all who are reading. I woke up this morning and I could breathe, I could walk and I could talk (even though some might wish that weren't so...lol) and I realized just how blessed I am. God has once again chosen to show mercy upon me and let me breathe HIS air another day. THANK YOU, LORD!

Last night 05/16/2010 was our ladies meeting at Calvary Baptist Church and we had a wonderful time. The ladies of our church are so sweet. They gave Brooke as surprise household shower and she got a lot of really nice items for their new home.  I am so THANKFUL for WONDERFUL ladies that love her so much!

This year has been a real roller coaster ride for me. I'm walking through territory that I've never yet been through before. I'm having a lot of mixed emotions about my only baby girl getting married. Not about WHO she is marrying. It's hard for a mother to watch her children grow up and begin to leave the nest one by one. Yet, this is the very thing we've raised them to do and this is the will of God for children to spread their wings and some day fly but He didn't ever say that it would be easy. I wish her and Casey a lifetime of happiness! I don't just want her to be married, I want her to experience a love that will be fulfilling and bring her years of happiness. Life is too short!

Well, God is good and He's good ALL the time! I've been blessed beyond my wildest dreams! One day at a time sweet Jesus! Thank you for Your longsuffering, Your Gentleness, Your Kindness and Your Mercy that you bestow upon me DAILY!

Have a GREAT day!

Hugs,

Gwen

Enjoying some Quiet Time at Home

It's Friday, May 14th...Earlier this morning Billy and I took the pontoon out on the lake. It started out really nice but then after three hours it got REALLY hot! I ask myself, "Why didn't I listen and use the sunscreen?" OUCH! I will listen next time...lol...I'm not always a first-time learner :)

It's now Friday evening and I'm home alone enjoying some quiet time. Billy is fishing (his favorite past time) and the kiddos are playing volleyball with the youth at the church. So, I decided to weed & water my flower beds and hanging baskets. It's a good thing I was already hot and sticky from being out in the boat! YUK!!! Can you believe I had a lady friend ask me today if I ever get dirty? HAHA!! If she only knew!!! Funny thing....She drove by when I was working in my flower bed so I'm sure that answered her question! ;)

I'm hoping to plan a trip to SC to visit some friends that I haven't seen in a while. I always LOVE getting together with old friends. I always enjoy their company. Everytime we get together we have a blast! I'm in need of a girls night(s) out! So, I'm looking forward to it and hoping it will all work out.

Well, just thought I'd sit down at the computer and chat with you all for a moment. Hope you all have a great weekend! Be Safe and REMEMBER: Use your sunscreen if you're gonna be out in the sun! ;)

Hugs,
Gwen

Happy 20th Anniversary ~ Pathway of Hope Youth Meeting ~ Happy Mother's Day

Friday~ 05/07 Today marks the 20th year Anniversary for Me and Billy. It is ONLY by God's grace that we are celebrating another year. He holds the key that holds us together. Happy Anniversary, Billy! Thank you for loving me even when I'm unlovely.

Pathway of Hope Youth Meeting
Saturday ~ 05/08 We will have our regional youth meeting and I'm so looking forward to that. I may be in the back alot helping with food preparation but I know God is going to meet with us and bless this meeting that He may receive the Honour and Glory for it!!!

Happy Mother's Day ~ I LOVE YOU MOM!
Sunday~ 05/09 Mother's Day ~  Be sure to let your Mom know how much she means to you. I'm blessed to have my mother still living. I'm also blessed to be a Mother of three precious children. God's blessed me. They've all accepted the Lord as their Saviour....What more could a mom ask for?

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Hugs,
Gwen

In Honor of My Mother-in-law, Carol A. Benedict

Just thinking about her....

Ps 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

It's hard to believe my mother in law, Carol, has been gone from us for 3 years. I sure miss her but I'm often reminded of her through wonderful memories. Everytime I look at my wonderful husband I'm reminded it's because she chose life that I have him as a part of my life. We never know what tomorrow holds. Therefore, we should embrace each moment with our loved ones.

Pr 27:1 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

Carol, I know that Heaven is sweeter with you there but you are missed here on earth. Papaw is struggling with some health issues of his own and I know that he misses you so much. You've both been the greatest in laws a girl could ask for! Thank you for the gift of your son! He's always been there for me!!!

See ya Soon!
Gwen

Feeling a Little Bloggy today :)

Hello friends and Followers :)

It's been a few weeks and I was feeling the need to just sit down and BLOG away.... :-) I sure hope today finds you all happy and healthy. Speaking of healthy, many of you know that a few months ago I was diagnosed as hyperglycemic. While, not a diabetic, I was showing some irregular (too high for my docs liking) blood sugar levels. I'm a firm believer that God gives warning signs and I got mine that day at the Doctors office. Has it been easy? No! But, in order to live a healthy life I NEEDED to make some lifestyle changes. To God be the Glory this I have done with His help. I'm happy to report that I'm down 16.5 pounds, I'm exercising everyday and I feel 100% better. If I am to give ALL of my life to Christ, then that includes the food intake that I put into this earthen vessel He's given me to live in. It's not mine, it belongs to Him.

I Co 6:19 & 20 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.

So, I ask you to help me pray that I will continue down a healthier pathway to life. This is the only body that I have. I've often times abused it much to my shame. However, with the help of God I will put forth a strong effort to take better care of it and I'll trust God to help me as I endeavor to live healthier which in turn I believe will lead to a happier life!

Heavenly Healthy,

Gwen

My Oldest Son, Blake and Pastors Son, Jake singing, "Yes, I know!"

I'm so thankful that you can KNOW with ALL assurance that you're saved and born-again!!!
LOVE MY BOYS!!! Sure hope you'll click on the link below and listen as these boys sing from their hearts! It is such a blessing to see young men that want to do something for God and honor Him with their song!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgdfTHcZP1E

I Serve a Risen Saviour

Blessed are those to whom Easter is not a hunt...but a find; Not a greeting...but a proclamation, Not an outward fashion...but and inward grace; Not a day....but an eternity. HAPPY EASTER!

"For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:"~

1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Hello friends, It's been a few weeks since I've written on my blog and I pray you've all been well. We just celebrated Easter Sunday and what a wonderful feeling to know that My Saviour is ALIVE! I'm so thankful for His death, His Burial and His RESSURECTION! I'm so thankful that He willingly got up out of the grave and because He lives, I can live, too! I know that many celebrate the Easter Bunny and place more emphasis on Chocolate Bunnies and Colored Eggs but for me it's so much more than any of that! I'm thankful for the Lord's blessings upon my life. I don't know why He chose to die for sinful man but I'm very thankful that He did. But, had he not ressurected we would ALL be without hope! THANK YOU, JESUS for an everlasting HOPE!

God Bless you with a wonderful week. The weather here in Georgia is perfect! God's creation is all around me and it's beautiful! Yes, even with all this pollen! :) God is good!

Hugs,

Gwen