Clothed With Scarlet: April 2009

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Thankful Thursday

Happy Thursday, my friends. I'm so blessed to be linking up with Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand and giving thanks to our King for His many blessings in our lives today. Thank you, Laurie, for being our hostess.

My husband and I leave for NY today. We were blessed to be asked by his sister, Ninamarie, to come and take part in her youngest son's communion. I am thankful for Jason's sister, Ninamarie...she is one of his family member's who has always accepted me and treated me with kindness. I look forward to the time with her and her family.

I am thankful for my sister in law Holly, who is going to be watching my son, Joshua. They will get some bonding time together and I know Joshua will be in good hands.

I am thankful that my husband was able to take the time off and we will have some alone time together. We laugh a lot when we travel together. I'm looking forward to this time with him.

I am thankful for the blogging community who never fails to rally to their sister's sides with prayers when needed. It is always such a blessing. My blood results came back at the doctor's office and for the most part, all was ok. I have a little bit of a thyroid issue but that will get worked out. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your prayers.

So my friends ... I will be gone until next Wednesday. I am not going to be taking my computer as I want the time dedicated to my husband and my family. Trust me, my hands are shaking as I type this (just kidding). I covet your prayers for traveling mercies. And I can't wait to catch up with all of you when I get back.

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He shine His divine countenance upon you. Big big hugs from Florida.

Love ya bunches!! See ya soon!

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Word for Wednesday

Matthew 28 "Don't be afraid, I know you are looking for Jesus
Who was crucified. He is not here! For He has been
resurrected, just as He said."

Thank you, Jesus, that You are true to Your Word. I love You!

Many blessings to you this day!!

Monday, April 27, 2009

8 Things

8 Things...

Here's how to do this 8 THINGS thing:

Mention the person that tagged you - Mikki - Check
Complete the lists of 8's - Check
Tag 8 of your wonderful bloggy friends - Check
Go tell them you tagged them - Going to do that now

8 Things I Look Forward To:
1. Eternity with my Jesus
2. The whispers of 'good morning' from the hubbalicious
3. My son calling to say 'I'm on my way home'
4. Church
5. My toes in the sand, and looking at the shore's edge and being mindful who told the water exactly where to lap at my feet!
6. Alone time with JC.
7. My trip to NY this Thursday.
8. My son's upcoming football season....and then graduation.

8 Things I Did Yesterday:
1. Went to church.
2. Went to the beach.
3. Cried at some hurtful events and then the Lord soothed my ruffled feathers.
4. Saw my brother.
5. Talked with a friend in Texas.
6. Hugged my sister.
7. Danced with my nephews.
8. Came home to open arms.

8 Things I Wish I Could Do:
1. Have my daughter walking towards Heaven with me.
2. Help my hurting family.
3. Live in Tennessee. (when they put the beach there)
4. Not be on an ever rounding circuit at the doctor's office.
5. Not be fearful of the future because of the past.
6. Sew
7. Cook
8. Sing

8 Shows I Watch:
1. Dancing with the Stars
2. Castle
3. Cooking Channel
4. Fox News
5. American Idol
6. Football
7. I don't know...
8. I don't know ....

8 Bloggers Tagged:
1. Leslie @ Do You Weary Like I Do?
2. Nan @ Momstheword
3. Jennifer @ Through the Storms of Life
4. Kristi @ Kiki's Corner
5. Jennifer at Through the Storms of Life
6. Beth @ I'm Heading Toward My Destiny
7. Lisa @ Family Life
8. Alicia @ More Than Words

Blessings to you this Day!!

Blue Monday

Good morning! Happy Blue Monday. Thank you to everyone who sent me kind words of encouragement and offered up prayers on my behalf for my doctor's appt on Friday. I'm doing okay ... another post for another day ... what I'd really like to show you is what was going on with my two guys while I was away and I get to do it while linking up with my pal Smiling Sally.

My son and husband served this weekend in Leesburg, Florida at a ministry called "Soldiers for Jesus". Notice the beautiful blue sky. My son is not looking directly at the camera here but they were street witnessing and passing out tracks to some notoriously hard core biker gangs. To say I was a little concerned, would be to put it mildly, but Joshua and Jay were thrilled to be out witnessing for the Lord.

These are some of the people they were witnessing to.

This is my beloved son sharing the gospel. The blue sky is lovely but if he didn't have on the sunglasses you'd be wow'ed by the eye color, I can truly say! lol One person gave their life to the Lord this weekend. And my guys were really 'stoked' about it. They have an 8 month process induction before they can be considered a full time member of Soldiers for Jesus but they are putting in their time. I would like to say as Josh's Mom, that this has always been his strong suit. Street witnessing. I am terrified of this kind of boldness but he loves it.

I pray you have a blessed day in the Lord. Big hugs to you!

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Out of Town

Dear Sisters,

I will be out of town until Sunday evening. I have a doctor's appt first thing in the morning followed by some family responsibilities. I'll be thinking of you all and covet your prayers for that doctor's visit!

Blessings to you!

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Thankful Thursday

Happy Thursday! I'm linking up with Laurie today and we are giving thanks and specifically talking about provision! I had to stop for a minute and wonder if Laurie was reading my mail...lol

I had some really awful news this week. First, my doctor's visit went ok...but the bloodwork results were not back yet and therefore the doctor wishes to keep me on medicine. I'm still holding on to Psalm 27..."Wait upon the Lord and He will strengthen your heart". I am not a rebellious person by nature but it would just bode with me better if they called and said "yes, all is clear". Today they told me the lab lost my results!

Next, my husband, son and I were supposed to go to NY the end of next week for a celebration for my nephew. My husband and I were in the ceremony. I won't get into logistics here but we found out that Josh's football season started and it is the beginning of spring season where positions are determined and starting lineups. It's his senior year and he does not want to miss out on that so it looked like I was going to stay behind. Every available family member was just too put out to make any adjustments to come stay with him.

And then God............

My sister in law, Holly, was going to go to NY to the ceremony but has decided she will stay behind and have quality time with Joshua and allow Jay and I to go and be part of the ceremony and have the time together. Holly is a new believer and up until a few months ago, this would have never been possible.

I was speaking with Michele over at Michele's Morsels Beelieve today and she agreed to pray with me over the matter and within an hour, God had worked the whole thing out. Praise Him. This means a lot to Jason's other sister that we are there. She missed out on a lot of his life and she trusts Jay to stand in for her son in spiritual matters.

I mentioned to Michele today that I was weary and then I read this Psalm...I'd like to leave it with you...may you be strengthened too. Psalm 6:2 "Have mercy on me Lord for I am weak; O Lord heal me for my bones are troubled"

David pleaded for mercy here based on his weakness. This confession "I am weak" is hard to own up to. We like to be strong...but we fail and we need to call upon God for mercy. I am glad for the provision of His grace and His mercy despite my weakness. And for the provisions that He sends along in the way of friends who will pray...and a sister in law who humbled and sacrificed her wants.

Blessings to you this Thankful Thursday! Great big hugs!

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Word for Wednesday

Luke 11:28 "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it"

May the Lord bless you richly today!

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Blue Monday

Today I link with Smiling Salley and splash some beautiful blue your way! This is a picture of a very gorgeous section of the beach that some friends and I had the privilege of enjoying a week ago.

When I see this I just want to cry "well done, Lord"...it is just breathtaking! I hope you enjoy!

Blessings to you today! Great big hugs!

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Happy Sunday

Friday, April 17, 2009

Then Sings My Soul Saturdays

Happy Saturday! Today, I link up with Amy, and post a worship song. I am posting Hillsong's " From the Inside out". I pray it blesses you!

Blessings to you this day!

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Thankful Thursday

Happy Thankful Thursday! My post is going to be full of all of the people I am thankful for and the blessings over the Easter weekend.

This is my brother in law, Brian and my nephew, Jason...we were at the Lake County fair and watching a seal show.

This is me getting ready to go to my father's on Easter Sunday.

Candy, Derek & Kelly at Easter Sunday service ... it was a beautiful day and there was over 1400 people in attendance. Several people gave their life to the Lord! Praise Him!

This is my sweet Lolly after Easter service enjoying the sunshine!

Joshua, Joseph and Brendan getting ready to go to the Lake County fair!

Jason and his brother, Brian getting ready to go to the fair. They are so handsome!

Joshua and Zach (my cousin, who is the youth pastor at our old church)....after Easter service.

My bonus Mom and my nephew Corbin enjoying some down time after Easter dinner.

My sister, Candy, and my best friend, Daiana after Easter service. Daiana sang "My Redeemer Lives" on Sunday....thank you, Jesus...that you conquered the grave!

We got some quality time with Joseph ... this is Jason and Joseph on the way to the fair!

My sister, Kelly and I at my father's house. I understand if everyone is confused....I need a flow chart to keep up with my divided family. lol

I got to spend some time with some friends at the beach ... this is my friend, Donna.

This is Donna, Kat and I trying to all get in a picture at the beach .... somehow we couldn't figure out how to get all of our heads in the picture! lol

I am thankful for the resurrection of our King Jesus and all that He allows and provides for us! He conquered the grave and allows us to live an abundant life with Him on this earth.

I will leave you with this most beautiful victorious verse 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 " O, Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory? The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ"

For more Thankful Thursday posts, join Laurie at Women Taking a Stand. Blessings to you today!

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Word for Wednesday

2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has gone, the new has come!"

Thank you, Jesus for this victory! Blessings to you today! Big hugs!

Monday, April 13, 2009

Blue Monday

It's Blue Monday! I'm linking up with Smiling Sally and splashing the most magnificent blue your way! My sister took this picture this past weekend in Orlando......it's fabulous! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

May the most magnificent Sky Writer of them all bless your socks off today! Hugs!

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Happy Easter

He is Risen

May the Lord bless you this day!!

Friday, April 10, 2009

Then Sings My Soul Saturdays

Today I link up with Amy to post a worship song for our King Jesus. I've chosen Starfield singing 'Unashamed' today. Thank you, Jesus, for what You did for us. I'm humbled by it. I stand in awe of it and can't fully comprehend the love You have shown....but I am eternally grateful.

May the Lord bless you this day. And may your Easter be blessed tomorrow. Great big hugs!

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Friday Funnies

It's Friday Funnies!! Yay!! Today I'm linking with my sweet friend, Kimmy, and hoping to make you giggle.

This, my friends, is HOW TO WEIGH YOURSELF!! Seriously, it works every time! lol

May the Lord bless you today! Great big hugs to you!

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Word for Wednesday

Psalm 89:15-16 "Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim You, who walk in the light of Your presence, O Lord. They rejoice in Your name all day long; they exalt in Your righteousness"

Blessings to you today! And great big hugs!

Monday, April 6, 2009

You've been 'Fanned'

Helllllllloooooo, my sweet bloggin buddies!!! I missed ya! Thank you, thank you, thank you for all of your emails and sweet comments while I was ill and then away. You ladies certainly know the meaning of encouragement and lifting me up....and I am so blessed by you!

Now, while I was away, I received this cute fan. Did you know that April has been named Tell 'Em Your A Fan Month? No...me either. But seriously, it has. Here's the scoop...or the 411. Lori and April are telling me that the social networking site called Sited and Blogged just deemed it so...and if Lori and April say it's so...then it's so. And apparently there are rules to follow...hopefully, I can get these right.

1. Leave a comment for your favorite blogger telling them that you are a fan of their site.

2. Feel free to copy and paste the award when it is awarded to you.

3. When you receive more than 1 fan, put the number you have received under the image.

4. The more fans you receive the better!

So...I'm off to tell everyone I love, I'm a fan...and thank you, Lori and April for 'fannin' me! Happy Tuesday sweet friends!

Blessings to you today!