30 Days of Thankful: Day 6

Today I am thankful for godly parents.  My parents brought me up in church and in the love of God shown through their lives.  I am so thankful I was fortunate to meet God because of the parents I had.

Today would have been their 54th anniversary.  But, my dad was wisked away to heaven several years ago.  I like to think he is helping Jesus with mom's mansion.

Today, I am thankful for godly parents.

Sheryl

Knee Problems

Since July I have been having knee problems off and on.  In September it began to get worse.  Saturday the pain was so bad I couldn't walk.  I haven't been able to go to church for the past two Sundays.  I went to the doctor and he gave me a cortisone shot and the pain subsided for 1 day.

Today it was back with a vengeance.  I have a appointment on Wednesday to see the doctor again.  This is so frustrating.  I want to finish my office, I want to be able to sweep my floors and do so good cleaning.  I can't do anything.

Boy, I'm a complainer.  God is so good to me.  He provides for my daily needs.  He has given me a wonderful husband and daughter.  He has given me a great job and super co-workers.

But, I'm asking Him to heal my knee so that I can do the things I love to do.

Nuff said...

Sheryl

30 Days of Thankful: Day 5

Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other, and the LORD listened and heard.  A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the LORD and honored his name.  Malachi 3:16



Today I am so thankful that God not only hears but He listens.  He loves us so much that what He hears is written down in his presence.

When I cry out or praise, or vent...He hears me.  Thank you, Father for your listening ears.

Sheryl

A Scavenger Hunt

Lisa from A Preacher's Wife has invited ministry wives to join in on a scavenger hunt.  I am so excited about this.  I love scavenger hunts and this one will be different since we are all doing them on our blogs.

Well, here goes...

1. First Name:  Sheryl
2. State and Country of Residence:  Georgia, U.S.A.
3. Husband's Ministry Title:  Chaplain, IBEW 613 Union & 13R Disaster Relief
4. Length of Time in Current Ministry Location:  4 years
5. Children:  One; Female; 20 years old
6. Number of Unique Homes in Which You have Lived During Your Marriage: One
7. Cook Sunday Lunch or Eat Out:  Both, either...well, you know what I mean
8. Typically On Time for Sunday School or Not:  On Time.  I take my mother to church and she MUST be there by 9:30 sharp!
9. Favorite TV Show:  Criminal Minds
10. Something you watch/like/do that you would never tell the church people: Sometimes I will eat an entire medium pizza...YUCK!
11. Most Annoying Church Related Pet Peeve:  Children running in the sanctuary
12. One Thing You Need to Throw Away But You Can't Bring Yourself to Do It:  Old Calendars...I mean years and years old.
13. The One Food You Cannot Live Without:  Tacos
14. Parsonage or Have Your Own Home:  We have our own home.  The Union doesn't supply a home for their first ever chaplain.
15. Freak when the doorbell rings or always ready for a visitor:  I ALWAYS freak.  Why?  When I'm home, I'm in my jammies.

Well, Lisa, there's my list.

Before I close I wanted to pass along this "trailer" for Lisa's new book.

Sheryl

30 Days of Thankful

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.  John 3:16


Isn't it wonderful how much God loves us?  His love is agape--in our best interest--and it is unconditional.  

Thank You, my FATHER, for Your neverending love.

Sheryl

30 Days of Thankful

Today, I am thankful for my mother.  She is the sweetest lady I know.

Her health is not that great but she always has such an encouraging smile every time I see her. 

I thank God that He is allowing me to take care of her.

My wonderful mother and me

I love you Momma!

 

Sheryl

30 Days of Thankful

I am so thankful for my family.  I have a wonderful husband who loves the LORD more than anyone and loves me second.  He takes such wonderful care of me.  He cannot provide all the luxuries of life but he makes me laugh and feel wanted.  I have a fantastic daughter who loves the LORD and desires to always put Him first.  She loves me "this close to God"--that's something we used to say when she was little.  I was unable to have children myself so God provided me with a man and daughter who needed me.  God is so good. We have been together for almost 18 years...looking forward to what is ahead.

Thank you, FATHER, for my family.

Sheryl