Monday, Monday.........

Welcome to Monday!  It seems as if the weekends fly.  What I would give to work a 4 day week - I don't even have to have a 3-day weekend - just an extra day to 'catch up'!

We have been studying the book of Philipians in Sunday School for several weeks.  I have also been attending a ladies Bible study that is also centered around the same book.  If you know anything about Philipians and Paul, you know that Paul found JOY in everything.  While I strive to be more like Christ - I am also trying to remember to be joyful in all things like Paul was.  I am extremely blessed with health, family, a job, and a wonderful church and church family, but when your weekend seems too short and you just didn't get everything done you really wanted to - it's more difficult to be joyful!

I've read stories of victims of the Boston bombings and those victims are seeking to find joy even in their circumstances.  They are alive, they will recover, they will be able to lead productive lives............I can handle Monday!!

Have a great one!

Springtime!

Can you believe that it's nearly the end of April already?  I had a birthday this month, but it seems like the older I get, the faster time passes!  There are too many things on my to-do list for the time to fly like this - so I suppose I should get busy!!

We've had some beautiful weather here - I just commented to some friends at church yesterday about how I cannot get my mind around those who believe someone or something other than a living God could have made the gorgeous day.  I have irises planted in my flowerbed that came from plants my grandmother grew.  Now - purple has NEVER been a favorite of mine, but seeing those beautiful flowers not only reminds me of my grandma, but makes me appreciate all the more God's creation.  We are truly blessed!

May your springtime bring you blessings and thankfulness for all you have!  Just don't let it get away from you before you have time to enjoy it!!