The Look In A Child's Eyes!

Yesterday afternoon I had one of those moments where time stands still. You know those moments.

I was out on the porch with Will enjoying the breeze and sunset. He asked for a snack (which for him means candy). I went in the house and came back out with some jelly beans. He sat across from me on his little picnic table and just looked so happy. I couldn't take my eyes from him if I had wanted to.

His eyes where so blue at that moment with the sun setting behind him. I found myself wondering with awe about how perfect he was. He is a healthy growing little 3 year old. He is the child I prayed for. He is a hand full at times, but he is mine. God has given him to me to care for and love. I can only imagine the love God has for us and how He could give his only son for us. Wow! Could I do that for God. Could I give my son up if He asked me to. I would like to say yes, but I know it would be the hardest thing for me to do. I would beg Him to take me instead.

Do you have those moments when life seams to stand still because you just had an amazing thought like this? I just sat there for the longest time trying to commit this sight into my memory forever. I know he will not be 3 forever and I wanted to always remember that very moment. The joy in his face over a hand full of jelly beans. The youth and innocents in his eyes. The way I felt when I looked at the greatest gift the Lord has ever given me!

Thankful Thursday~Those Little Signs

Welcome to Thankful Thursday! Every Thursday I share one of the many things I have to be thankful for. I try to explain the less obvious things. Today I want to share a special story with you.


As you all know I love giveaways! I get to try things I never would have otherwise when I win. It also gives me a chance to win some of those much needed things I could never afford. Recently I found a giveaway for a Women's Study Bible. As you also may know, I have been on a journey to become closer to my loving God. My life looks totally different to me know that I found the reason for the yearning I had in my life. I feel more complete now.


I have started trying to read my Bible. I have read bits and pieces before, but never really sat and read and reflected on it. I am doing amazingly well with my Bible study time, compared to before. When I saw the giveaway for the Women's Study Bible, I just knew it would help me. I entered every way I could. I tweeted every day. I looked for this book at the book store and realized that I may never own one. They where around $100.00. Something I couldn't afford any time soon. My only hope was to win one.


On the last day of the giveaway I sat at my computer and thought to myself "Why tweet today. The last person never wins". I tweeted anyway. Then talked it over with my Hubby. That same day I decided that I may not need it. Only God knew if it would really help me. So, I prayed. I asked God to please let the book go to someone who could really gain something from it. Even if that person wasn't me. I went to bed that night with a good feeling. I didn't worry about the book at all. (I have been practicing putting "all" my worries in His hands.)


Imagine the surprise I got the next day when I checked my email and found out that I won! The entry that won was my last tweet! It wasn't the last entry in the giveaway, but it was that tweet that I almost didn't do. The first thing I thought of was my prayer to God. He works in some amazing ways! This was my sign that I was on the right track. I wasn't bothering him with all my prayers and little concerns. He is listening!


Some may say that it was all just a coincidence, but I know better. God was speaking to me! To little ole nobody me!! He was telling me he was happy with me and to continue on the path I was on! How awesome is that!!! So, today I am thankful that I can share my story with so many, and pass on the message that God does care and He is listening! Don't be shy about putting your trust in Him!!! He loves us and would never be bothered by our continual prayers. No matter how small or silly they may seem. Now I am praying the book comes in the mail soon! I can't wait to see what God has in store for me.


What are you thankful for today? Did God try to speak to you recently? Did you listen?


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We Tried Something New!

I love cook books and new recipes. Especially when I find something I can do with Will!

I found this recipe for Scioto Hills Peanut Butter Bars from Julie over at Come Have a Peace. Every Tuesday she has a post called Tasty Tuesday. Well this was the recipe for last Tuesday. I love peanut butter, so this was something I had to try.

I made them exactly like she said and was not disappointed. They are so good. The icing is to die for!!!!



Will liked making them with me as much as he liked eating them. LOL!! I think next time I make them I may add my own personal touches to them. I have been thinking about adding a little chocolate chips to the bars. Who doesn't like peanut butter and chocolate right?

This week her Tasty Tuesday recipe is Birthday Pizza! This will be made in my house soon too!!! It looks so good. She has some really good recipes!

Thank you Julie for sharing your delicious recipes!

Quotable Sunday~Death

Today on Quotable Sunday I have decided to do quotes on death. No, I'm not one of those people who dwell on death. I just think that we all need to realize we will one day die. It may be 40 years from now or more. It may be in 40 minutes. Only God knows when our time will come. Will you be ready? Just think about it some for a minute. Don't hurt yourself though.

Some of you have already left my blog. So sad! For the rest of you here are your quotes!

God pours life into death and death into life without a drop being spilled. ~Author Unknown

There is always death and taxes; however, death doesn't get worse every year. ~Author Unknown

The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. ~Mark Twain

We cannot banish dangers, but we can banish fears. We must not demean life by standing in awe of death. ~David Sarnoff

No one can confidently say that he will still be living tomorrow. ~Euripides

All those people who try to live healthy and eat all organic will feel pretty dumb lying in the hospital dieing of nothing.~ Author Unknown

And from my dear Hubby....

In the end everyone dies of the same thing. Lack of oxygen! ~ Hubby

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Saturday's Giveaways!

Here are some more of the giveaways I entered this week. Go over and enter them with me. Good Luck!!!



Dori Jewellery is giving away a beautiful pair Czech glass earrings on brass earwires-Ends 4/30



Frugal Housewife is giving away a Delta Pilar Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet-Ends 5/14 (This would be nice to win!!!)



Freebies and Much More is giving away (2) $35.00 Jiffy Lube Gift Cards-Ends 5/19 (I need this! I am one of those people who doesn't ever change their oil on time. Not because I forget, but because I don't have the money most of the time to do it on time. My oil is 5W20. It cost more.)


Coffee With The Mrs. is giving away a Step 2... Naturally Playful Country Cottage-Ends 5/13



Resting in the Mystery is giving away a Coloring & ARTivity blook from Creativity for Kids-Ends 4/28 (Creativity for Kids giveaways are well worth entering and the one Heidi has here is no exception, Plus you have a really good chance of winning. She has few entries so far!!!)

I Have A Winner!!!

The Winner of the Paint by Numbers Set from Creativity for Kids is.........

Number 22-Sara!!

sara said...
i like hte cupcake one, very cute sarachatfield@rogers.com

Sara has 48 hours to get in touch with me or a new winner will be picked!!!

Thankful Thursday~Sunshine

Welcome to Thankful Thursday. This is the day I take time out to post something I am thankful for. Today I am thankful for Sunshine.




Sunshine is one of the greatest thing God gave us. It is so important, that He made the sun on the on the first day of creation!


"And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness."
Genesis 1:3-4 (KJV)


The sun shines its life giving light on the earth every day. With out the sunshine we would not survive. It is vital to grow plants and produce energy. It gives us vitamins, and it helps our bodies live. I could never live in one of those places where the sun only shines 6 months out of the year. I am a sunshine loving girl. Don't get me wrong, early in the morning the last thing I want to see sometimes is the sun. LOL! But, I wouldn't want to be without it.


I love the way the sun sparkles on the dew in the morning and how it warms my face in the cold winter. I also love the sun in the summer next to a pool full of kids. Sunscreen is a little price to pay for enjoying the sun.


To share with us what you are thankful for leave me a comment and/or go to link up with Lynn at Spiritually Unequal Marriage!