lemon bars...(D)

I can't believe I'm coming up on my one year anniversary of blogging.  It seems lately I have been struggling with where I fit into this blogging world thing...

There are so many beautiful blogs out there...

so many incredibly talented women...

Should I stop..should I continue..Do I still enjoy it?  I've come to the conclusion that I still love blogging and sharing with you and am thankful that you share back.  It has become a kind of journal for me...

so I will continue for me and if anyone wants to listen along...that's just an added blessing.

As I prepare to enter my second year of blogging I will continue to show what I'm creating but will also share what God is creating in me.  I realize I am who I am and don't want to be a cheap imitaion of anyone else.  All I have to share is me and what God is doing in my life and sharing with me through his word. So that is what I will do.  I pray it will be a blessing to you.

And of course there's an Anniversary giveaway ahead...just some things I've been stashing and creating for you.  Look for it the first week of June...

 

Now back to our regularly scheduled program...

 I had a bout with a 24 hour bug this week that really knocked me for a loop...I came home from work yesterday with terrible stomache pains...managed to put dinner on the table but knew there was no way I was going to make it through anything else and headed for bed.  No problem, right?  Only there is a 2 year little munchkin that needs to be lassooed into his bedtime ritual.  Lucky for me pop pop stepped up to the plate once again...He carried on without missing a beat...Oh, how sexy that is and how I love him so!

Now that I'm feeling better I can enjoy these yummy lemon bars my daughter made.  She really has taken a liking to the kitchen and that's fine by me!  Don't they look delish?

Nothing like feeling really yucky to remind you to count your blessings!

For all this I am thankful...

My devotional this morning had me in 1 Thessalonians 5.   This is the portion of scripture that talks about being prepared for Jesus return "as a thief in the night".  What struck me is Jesus' encouragement not to be afraid of the unknownness (is that a word) of this moment.  He says that he has prepared us in advance.  We as believers live in the light and are protected by the armor of faith and His love...We are wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation.

This encouragement is the same for any unknown we are facing today.  This scripture goes on to say, "For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us.  Christ died for us so that, whether we are dead or alive when he returns, we can live with him forever.  So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing."  1 Thessalonians 5: 9-11


Consider this your encouragement for the day!

Blessings,
Patty

I've linked up to the lovely Rose Chintz Cottage and Inspiration for Tea Time Tuesday, and Heart and Home Wednesday's Gratitude...go take a look you will find encouragement there, too.