Some of you have heard the song the “The Farmer and the Lord,” That is kind of the way I feel tonight.

“I so tired, Lord, of writin' everything down so people know what I’m a thinkin', I get so tired a writin' and a typin'. Why, till I git done a writin, the rest of them people have gone on to another subject. And what I have to say ain‘t no good anymo‘.

And, Lord, I’m gittin’ so tippy, ain’t hardly able to keep myself right side up anymore.

Lord, I am so weak today? Ain’t no good to no body. My granddaughter helped me and I felt so good yesterday, why I jest painted to ‘beat the band.’ (a bookshelf, the wicker hamper, waste basket, and shelf in the bathroom) Today I’m no good fer nothin’

And Pop, Lord, I ain’t able to take ker of myself Lord, much less him, although Pop is my first and only love. Why, Lord if’n I jes felt good I would gladly take care o’ him.

My eyesight is a getting dim an I can’t see ta read them books I got in the garage. Would be so much fun to read about the Limberlost and Elsie’s southern home. I got lots of books about you Lord, and the missionaries in other lands. An to think I can’t read ‘em

AAWWWWWW, Listen to me Lord, if you didn't know me so good, you’d think I wasn’t grateful.

You’d think I was down right hateful.

Why-y-y-y, my granddaughter (Elsie) is here a helpin’ me, and I so glad you sent her, Lord, don't know what I'd do without her. 

And one time I got ta see the Limberlost and the big butterfly collection.

I remember too, one time I was in Mississippi and went through a southern mansion, and seen the old library with it’s massive book shelves, and old desk with the big leather chair, I done seen the plantations, where your dear colored children used to work. You died for them as well as us, why was they treated so badly?

And Lord, you’ve given me 9 lovely children that love you, and a home to live in. Why you’ve even given me almost 50 years of marriage, to dear ole Pop.

Lord, I remember the time we hiked up to Delicate arch in Arches National Park and watched as the sun set behind the LaSalle mountains and the quietness of evening settled over the valley below.

I guess, when I count my blessin’s Lord, I get so excited I can’t remember my troubles. But everything has a bleesing to it, even the blessin' of lossin', what the smart folks call, short term memory. You can't remmber your troubles from yesterday, but you can remember the blessings of yesteryear. 

Well, I guess I be moseying along now, I won’t be a takin’ up any more of yor time, I’m sure there is a heap of other folks a wantin' to talk to ya, so I’ll jest say Evenin’ to you Lord. Thank ya for all my blessings, and I know everything is goin' to be alright.

“Dear Lord I am so blessed, forgive me when I grumble”

Thank you Maggie58 for giving me the 'Kreative Blog' Award!

Because I can't find another word in the dictionary to espress my gratitiude. I'll just say a great big THANK-YOU !  It brightened my day!!
I guess I am supposed to name 6 things that make me happy. Believe it or not there are a lot more than 6.  But I'll stop at six.

 

 

 

 

1. Jesus makes me very happy, without Him I don't know how I could be happy. The thrill of my sins forgiven and knowing The Master of the Universe loves me, makes me happy.

2. Pop make me happy, even with him buying all his sales I feel safe with him, I have fun with him. The way he spoils me makes me happy.

3. The love of my 52 grand children make me happy. The things they say and the little tokens of love, that the little ones give. A few crooked lines on a paper mean "I love you grandma"

4. Pictures bring many memories that make me happy, and scrap bookking makes me happy, as do all my crafts.

5. Friends, including my blogging friends, bring me much happiness. So much so that I look forward everyday to comments from friends.  They are a bright spot in my day.

6. Each season brings me happiness. I love the vigor I feel when spring arrives, I love the lazy daze of summer, I love the soft winds of atumn and the harvest it brings along with the colored leaves.  There's nothing like waking up to see a blanket of freshly fallen snow. and  a warm crackling fire in a fireplace.

 

Tonight we ate out with old time friends, along with our son and his wife, and my grand daughter from PA.

 

My grand daughter is going to be with me for 7 weeks and wouldn't that make me happy? Of course it does.

 

Now:..... How does one pick friends to pass on the award to, this is the hardest part.  I would like to give it to everyone who comments on my blog and some I lurk on I would even like to pass it back to Maggie, I like her blog, it inspires me and gives me more ideas for crafts. It thrills me to read her personal testimony for Christ.

 

I will pass it on to

 1. "scentedgeranium" who is always busy working, Writing blogs about her darling little boy (a special needs child,) .taking care of her grandbaby or commenting on my blog.

2. "Thats_italian" I admire the way she shows her love for her family, the way she deals with the family, and her desire to put God first.

3. "islandlife" a young mother that writes honestly about her every day life with bringing up 5 children for God.

4. "Threads_of_faith" she shows that she cares for others very much and is willing to spend time with those that need her. I have been inspired by some of the poems on her site and encouragement to follow God.

5. "Gentle_Shepherd" Although he don't write as often as he used to, I often used his site as part of my devotions.

6. I can't decide, I'll try again tomorrow...Am I allowed to put down all the people I have sucscribed to? or that comment on my blog........    I don't know how to use "Mr Linky", I'm sorry

 

H- handicap - something that makes it difficult to do well.

A -always having to accept the help of others, instead of helping others.

N-not being able to do the things you want.

D-dreams given up, that will never come true.

I-ideas that will never come to pass.

C-care of others that you cannot do.

A-appreciation that consumes you, when others do things for you.

P-prayer for patience, strength, and wisdom.

PLS - Praise the Lord in Song

I am learning:

H- healing of the mind comes in accepting.

A-any trial that God gives He also gives with it, grace to accept it.

N- never give up hope. Without hope one cannot go on.

D-dreams can change.

I-I am blessed with the love of a family.

C-cares and worries go away, when given to God.

A-Always give thanks for the blessings I have, which are many.

P- Pray for others who have it much worse than I.

These are thoughts that come to me as I sit and watch others do the things I used to love and I still love to do, if I could.   I'm sure God loves me and there is a reason for this. Although, today is Labor Day and as my daughter-in-law and my grand daughter prepare this evenings picnic in my kitchen. I wonder if they know how much I long to be out there with them. Or, since I can't do it, if they know how much I appreate them and are thankful for them.  I have never felt the all consuming feeling of appreciation, that I've learned recently. I wonder when can I repay them. Have I done anything to deserve the love they show?