Some thoughts....

Just sat down to relax for a few minutes....Ty just left, and he was so active and happy today! But...I'm beat! LOL He loved being outside, and pushing his little car around the yard...I'm grateful that we have a lot of shade in the summer...I don't need to worry about putting sunscreen on my children when they are outside here.

I've been thinking a lot today about gratefulness, and God's provision. Seems as my husband's income keeps going down, prices of everything keep going up...and now today, my husband came home and told me that gas went up AGAIN...and he had heard that it will be at $3 a gallon by the Fourth of July.

After a moment of PANIC last night after discussing our finances....I re-read some journals, flipped thru an old Bible that I had tons of notes written in...and felt comforted. As I sat out on our deck this morning having my quiet time, God just kept meeting my every concern (fear?)....until I was quieted and confident again that my God has ALWAYS provided for our family....He is so faithful to us....and He will provide now, too.

Does this mean that we don't need to SERIOUSLY watch every penny?! Yep...we do! Do we need to cut out a lot of things and maybe not do as many of the things this summer as we had planned...yes. But that's o.k......God has shown us even BETTER alternatives! Lots of time together doing free things.....going on picnics, fishing, bike riding.....lots of time with extended family...swimming, going to the lake.....lots of "potlucks" with other families...making lots of crafts and gifts....roasting marshmellows around a fire. Church picnics....friend's graduation parties....birthday celebrations....weddings, babies......wonderful, fun, memory making opportunities this summer!

Would it be nice to take the whole family to the beach for a week? Of course! But it isn't neccessary for us. Sitting on our deck, which is so quiet, peaceful and private...listening to the birds and church bells....watching my little ones play, swing and climb their tree....talking with our girls....watching all of our children grow and mature.....We are blessed!

It doesn't matter if we eat rice and/or beans a couple of times a week....we'll be healthy and together....and that is really all that matters. Memories can be made without money....memories shared that will last a lifetime!

No matter what happens to our income, the economy or anything else....I will not fear! My God is in control of everything, and He loves us....and I stand on the promises in His Word.....He will always meet our needs. If we have food and clothing.....we are content. Praise you, Father God!!!!!! ~Sue~

Man, ya'll are fast!

Two people got the answer to the last riddle, so I figured I might as well tell what it is:
THE HORSE WASN'T TIED TO ANYTHING!

Congrats to Meriette and Michaela for getting the answer right! Next week I will have another for you all to solve :)