I am blessed

Ever need one of those rejuvenating weekends? I had the best one. It's amazing how just having some good quality time with God and with friends or family can bring you such joy. I had the most fabulous weekend.

I studied on Friday then took Dassah to the kennel and went to Greenville for the weekend. I got to go to the singles bible study again. A better experience this time. Heindrick challenged us regarding our purpose in life during the bible study and something that struck me was his challenging statement. "When we don't recognize God's purpose in someone, is when we tend to abuse or neglect them". That can be in respect to ourself or in regards to someone else. It was a challenging statement to live by. And I had fun chatting with Tyra and Jazmine.(Good luck at school girls!)

Saturday was a fun filled girl's day out with my sister. I went with her to the hair salon and while she got her hair done, I got my nails done. (The first time I have had a parifin wax treatment on my hands-- fabulous :)- I recomend it to everyone as long as they have clean procedures. It helped soften my chapped, cracking cuticles and hands) Then we made some freezer meals at Supper Thyme. A place that pre slices/dices and cuts meat to appropriate proportions and you just measure things out for preselected meals. These are then frozen in packages so that you can pull them out to crockpot or bake at your convience. (A healthier alternative to fast food for those of us who work long hours). Yeah!!! I need all the help I can get there. I enjoyed it and in two hours the two of us each had 9 meals to take home with us. I can't wait to try them out.

Then we were off to shop since my wardrobe needed some help as did Janelle's. We found we are the same size right now which made it fun to grab similiar things and just switch them back and forth in the dressing room. It helped so much to have someone else's opinion too. Then we headed back to the house to allow Janelle & Josie to get ready for a date on the town while I got the evening with Jayden. He is so interactive with his laughing and cooing and such a happy baby. He is such a joy. And I find it such a blessing to be a part of his life and get his smiles of recognition when he sees me.

Sunday we went to church, grabbed lunch, took Jayden to JCPennies for pictures, then back to church for his baby dedication. The service was great and Apostle Ron did an excellent object lesson. He pulled out an umbrella and said that when we are under God's vision and protection "It doesn't mean it stops the raining" "It just keeps the rain off of us". What an exciting and vivid picture of God's protection. Thank's God for revelations and teachers to share them with us. I am so thankful for His ever loving protection in my life.

Then I came back to Hendersonville. Since my evening plans changed secondary to the rain and dropping temperatures I grabbed some wine (found my favorite year and winery!!) I had time to chat with family. Started a warm fire and enjoyed listening to the popping logs while watching a movie and drinking my wine. Ahh so relaxing.

I am so blessed. So if you get nothing else out of my rambling. I pray that God' bless you with His protection and love in your week.