No Five Minute Friday party for me last night but I did dream about Kate Motaung and Kristin Hill Taylor — and we were actually discussing FMF – does that count? We were talking about bringing something back and Kristin and I looked at Kate and at the same exact time we said, “Return.” But, alas, that is not the word Kate said last night, instead she said…
June 2015
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When all is said and done…our greatest blessings are the ones we think about, pray for, live for and would die for. And, these are mine. My tribe, even the was-band at top right.
Added to this list should be my mom, grandma Emily and grandpa Harold, my sister and her fam, cousins, aunts and uncles, and a myriad of “others.” When I pray and do the “list” prayer of naming each person and my personal prayer for each one I always include “and, those You gave me, Lord.” There are probably too many to list.
Nina, Nicole, Susan, Jillian, Chris, Brian, Craig, Jessica, and on and on…
Each a blessing. Each one placed in my life for a reason and a ‘for such a time.’ Now, since 1997, the Lord has brought a whole new tribe into my life – an online tribe and they are huge blessings in my life – these are definitely too many to list. But, blessings, none the less.
I am blessed beyond anything I deserve.
My Father blesses me in spite of myself.
Tara says
June 30, 2017 at 7:22 amYes, our family, and I’m glad you mentioned our online tribe. I wouldn’t be writing still if not for them. Visiting from FMF. Have a great holiday weekend with your blessings!
admin says
June 30, 2017 at 9:32 amsuch truth.
Jolene says
June 30, 2017 at 9:41 amYes, I kind of got a little crazy with my post and started trying to list all my blessing, and my list was really long. I have been so blessed by Five Minute Friday and the friendships that I have made through it. I hope you have a lovely weekend!
admin says
June 30, 2017 at 10:01 amJolene to you as well!
Hannah Leach says
June 30, 2017 at 10:24 amLove our tribe!!
admin says
June 30, 2017 at 11:26 amME TOO!
Debbie Putman says
June 30, 2017 at 11:29 amFamily is always at the top of my list of blessings. Love the picture of your tribe.
admin says
June 30, 2017 at 12:34 pmThanks Deb!
Natalie says
June 30, 2017 at 1:51 pmVery cool. I know that this is such a special photo to have all of the family together in one big group. You are such a blessing too Susan. Love ya.
admin says
June 30, 2017 at 2:30 pmIt hasn’t happened since – probably again at Simon’s high school graduation! xo
Bethany Boring says
June 30, 2017 at 2:39 pmFirst, LOVE your dreams friend! I guess I’m not “cool” enough to make in them (hehe).
SECOND – Love your family photo!!!
THIRD – Your blessings make me smile 🙂
admin says
June 30, 2017 at 3:46 pmYou’ll probably be in one tonight!!!
Anita Ojeda says
June 30, 2017 at 5:39 pmI’m still chuckling over the ‘was-band’ line ;). God does, indeed, bring people into our lives for specific reasons. I’m so glad you’re in my life!
admin says
July 1, 2017 at 6:30 amAnita wish I could say WASBAND was my original word but alas, Tammy Mashburn said it one day and I made it mine!!!
Tara says
June 30, 2017 at 5:47 pmBlessed indeed!
admin says
July 1, 2017 at 6:31 amIndeed!
Marie says
June 30, 2017 at 6:13 pmThank you for focusing on people rather than things. God does indeed provide for us materially, but the greatest gift He gives, other than salvation, is that of relationships – even the hard ones!
admin says
July 1, 2017 at 6:31 amEven the hard ones. xo
BettieG says
June 30, 2017 at 11:05 pmSuch sweet blessings, these people HE joins us with! Loved your photo! And, I have been blessed to be getting “to know” you through these online connections!
admin says
July 1, 2017 at 6:32 amYes, we find blessings even on the world wide internet!
Gayl says
July 1, 2017 at 7:01 pmMy greatest blessings are definitely my family! 🙂
admin says
July 5, 2017 at 7:27 amOh yes indeed.
Jenn Tanaka says
July 1, 2017 at 7:28 pmYES! God is so generous with His blessings and they are quick to go unnoticed unless we stop and be still in them. So many more than we could ever imagine. He is so good!! Thank you for reminding us to pause and pay attention to these precious gifts.
admin says
July 5, 2017 at 7:28 amI’ve been doing a lot of that pausing and paying attention lately, Jenn.