Being Thankful

Today is a new day, and today I want to appreciate every single thing in my life. Have you ever just made that effort? Thank you God that I woke up, that I had a bed to sleep in, that I ate breakfast; for the wonderful family you have given me. The list goes on in my heart, and mind. Let us not take anything for granted. My sweet Mama told me, "the older you get, the faster time flies by" She is so right! I can't believe my girls are 28, and that I am 50. I remember when I thought 50 was old! I want to enjoy this day completely, but the thought of bills and money always crop their ugly heads. So, I am asking God to help me with this. I surrender it all to him, all my worries. I can hear Dolly Parton and Braid Paisley singing in my head..."when I get where I'm goin',  there will be only happy tears...I will leave this world and the worries I have carried all these years..don't cry for me down here" There are days, that I still feel weepy, that I think of my Daddy, and I see his face. It hurts, and only time will heal that ache. I am thankful he knew Jesus, and he is in a better place now, and someday I will see him and my grandparents again. This brings me comfort. I thank you heavenly Father for giving me such a wonderful earthly Father! One day, my Daddy will be waiting at the gate for me, in fact, I believe with all my heart...that I will have my own welcoming committee. That's just how good God is. Start your day with being thankful, and expect something good to happen. Thank you God for this day, I will try my best to enjoy it fully..and not get mad on the interstate, help me give you all my worries, big and small. Thank you for our salvation.. I know there's a better life waiting across the river. Enjoy your day, and may each of us take nothing for granted! God bless!!!

How's ya Mama and them?

I have been given a wonderful opportunity to help a young lady open a Salon in a small town. A really pretty gray haired lady walked in, and asked me, "Are you the lady with 28 yr old twin daughters?"
um.."yes" I replied, having a quizzical look in my eyes..."how did YOU know that?!" An appropriate question, since I have never met this lady. She flashed a beautiful smile, and told me she had just been to a salon in Loxley; where I am guessing I was the hot topic. I wonder if they "blessed my heart" also? Of course, I am halfway kidding with the blessing, but you have to admit; this is just strange.
 I feel like I have had a stalker. It's an odd feeling, and then a song comes to mind. Do you remember the country song, "Suds in the bucket?" If not, let me inform you of the line that is playing in my brain radio. "Now, all the biddies at the beauty shop, gossipin' non stop..sippin on pink lemonade" I couldn't help but smile as I type that. Small towns..gotta love em. The lovely gray haired lady, returned later that afternoon, and I asked her; "did you remember to give your (inquiring) hairdresser my regards?"  "Yes" she smirked, and we all had a great laugh. It made my day! Okay, back to the Salon: It's called Leila's Nail Salon and Spa in Robertsdale, Al. The owner, Shana Grant; is a beautiful young lady. Our goal, of course, is to provide a tranquil place for you to unwind, and be pampered. Mother's Day is comming up, why not give your sweet Mama a gift certificate? She may want a facial, a wax, manicure or pedicure. Give her the works..after all, you only get one Mama!