Hey guys!!!!! What a fantastic weekend it has been! My heart has just been full all weekend long....Started out Friday morning...Youngest Burly calls and ask me to go fishing with him and his family..oh glory!!! He comes and picks me up and we head off to a private catfish lake with the grandbabies..I caught a whopper as long as my arm first thing! Didn't you hear me squeal!!! Sean (grandson from Oklahoma) caught one right after that just as big...he sat right next to me and baited my hook and took my fish off for me..even the little ones were catching fish!
Angie goes around to the other side and catches a sure nuf whopper...yells out 'I'm done! I got my supper!' lol We took a lunch break back at the house and then Jen and her kids met up with us and we all headed back to the lake....at one moment Sean got busy helping the little ones and I attempted to bait my own hook..eeewwwwww..Sean comes back and gets all serious on me...'Maw Maw..this is a monumental moment!! You have made me proud!!!' lol It was just fantastic...
Saturday we all met down at Baby girl's (Jen) for a BBQ..ohhh it was good! lol It is amazing to see your nieces' kids come walking in and they look just like your little nieces did when they were little and for a moment you are taken back in time..I look around the room and I am surrounded by all my precious blessings..grown men with babies of their own yet in my heart's eye they are still my young boys running thru the house yelling 'Mom! Where are you?!" My beautiful daughters ..one still in Oklahoma...no longer little dumpling faces with golden curls dangling...but beautiful strong women that have so wonderfully taken on the torch in the family of family gatherings and they carry it well and make me proud...my daughter-in-laws and son-in-laws that are just like my own kids to me the way they love and care for their mates and their kids and the love they show me & Bill..
Then there is mama & daddy...ohhhh sweet Lord to still have my precious parents is a gift beyond words...they are such an anchor in our family....they have showed us such an example of love and fellowship with God and to know that my own kids know God and the power of prayer and the beauty of just watching them grow in the Lord...I just am so thankful..and one of the sweetest moments came when mama walked into the living room and saw the fireplace and mantel for the first time since I redid it with her pictures...when she saw the little photo of her and daddy from the 70's standing in front of the same pictures..her mouth opened and she just gasp and stood there for a moment not saying a word...I cannot describe the look on her face but you could tell her heart was touched so deeply and that to me was priceless.
I am thankful that I can freely come and go...I am thankful that I can talk to God anywhere and at anytime...I am thankful that I can go to the store and buy food for my family...I am thankful I have a roof over my head...I am thankful that I woke up in my right mind this morning and I have all my senses about me....I am thankful that with every dark hour that has come and with every hurt and heartache that has tried to destroy my family...even when my heart had grown weary and scared and all hope seem to be lost..ohhhh sweet Lord I am soooo thankful for the Love and Mercy of a living God that I have run to time and time again...He has taken the darkness and brought light from it...if we learn to love and be thankful for even the simpliest of things in this life then the big things just don't seem so big any more....we just have to trust and believe and when our hearts are so broken we just can't seem to see hope...then pray 'God...help my unbelief.'
I have said this before and I will say it again...you can't redo yesterday so let it go...you can't count on tomorrow..it is not even here yet...but today...today you can make choices...you can either sat and drown in your own pity or you can stand tall and dare to believe for your miracle...you are not just a number among the mulitude..Jesus was walking and being touched by the crowd from all sides..but he stopped and said 'someone touched me...those around him didn't understand..in the natural everyone within reach was touching Him..but what He meant was someone touched Him thru their heart thru their faith....right now this very minute you can 'reach' out and touch Him...call upon Him my friend...He will show Himself strong for you...
Have a glorious week my friends and may it be filled with love and blessings...~♥~
47 lil sweet taters came by...:
We do have so many things that our dear Lord has given us!
Enjoy this new week.
Such a beautiful post. You said it all and so well. Thanks, Hugs Marty
Pickett, you are so right, we must Thank God for every little gift and treasure we have. I some times think I don't have alot material wise, but when I stop and think, I have all God promised me, a roof over my head, food on the table and a loving caring family, who care for me and we share a love like no other.... what more could a person ask for. I have so much to be thankful for.
I'm glad you had a good time fishing, lol, "I can't believe you don't like to bait your own hook..lol..silly girl...that's half the fun"...lol...That's what Rissa tells me anyhow...I don't like to bait them either..
Hope you have a great week. See you on the farm...haha.
Molly
AMEN!!! Love your post!!!
Glad you had a great day...fishin and all!
I chuckled at your comment of a waking up with a right mind. I give thanks everyday for many things, but one of them is that the Lord gave me a good brain. It may seem strange, but I know people without it, and life is definately different.
Enjoy your week!
I'm thankful that Picket came off the farm and posted today! What a fabulous fourth you had. I'm proud that you baited your own hook but even as a little girl I couldn't touch worms. You're amazing~! My husband's been abducted by aliens so I have to go now and see what I can do to get him back! LOL!! See my blog to figure that one out dear friend!!
Oh, sweet, picket, I love your family and mine even more when I read this. You have so much joy in your life and I am glad that you see it and appreciate it. I too am thankful. Bless you and your family.
And this very post is one of the many reasons I have grown to love you so much, Dot! You make me want to shout, "Hallelujah! Amen!" And I do! :-)
This is the day that the LORD hath made. We will rejoice and be glad in IT!
I needed to hear this message today...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Amen sweet friend , He is always there for us , I feel so blessed . My Dr apointment is today , I'm expecting good news from a test he'll be giveing me .
It sounds like you really had a lot of fun this last week end , we sure did . sat in our back yard with around 30 family and friends lots of little grand kids and other little friends they played with then looked at the fire works . Our yard was a parking lot as it is every year LOL .
Have a good day and save some fish for me , I'll take some tarder sause please .
Pickett, you have certainly touched my heart, thanks so much.
You brought tears to my eyes... Thank you for such a beautiful post..I can tell you love the Lord!!! Blessing's to you and you wonderful family...
Ann
You just bless my heart everytime I come for a visit!!!!
Hi Sweet friend!
What a lovely post! You have really warmed my heart and brought me to tears thinking about the many blessings we have and how good the Lord is to us. I don't know what I would do without Him, life wouldn't be worth living if not for Him.
And your words about "help me in my unbelief" had to be for me! Sometimes when I'm struggling so hard in life and praying over and over for something I need to pray for the unbelief thing. Thank you for your helpful words sweet Dot!
God bless you, love you, Sherry
It sounds like you all had a wonderful, family weekend! Thanks for sharing it with us!
XXDenise
Picket, you had me laughing so hard I have tears streaming down my face! What a picture you conjured up in my head, Larry in pantyhose stomping around the yard in those spike shoes! Oh my gosh, I can hardly wait to show him your comment when he gets home!! LOL! The pantyhose was to put the tobacco in to soak in the liquid to make his tobacco tea. When he asked Brianna for them I must admit I teased him about having a midlife crisis and dressing in women's clothes. He didn't think it was nearly as funny as I did though and promptly told me it was for the tobacco tea. All I know is he's done lost his mind!! Help me girl bz I honestly think another good rainstorm like you're having today would green up the yard sooner and be far less embarrassing!!!
P.S. When you envision my husband in his panty hose and spike shoes for Pete's sake put a mini skirt on him for modesty's sake, LOLOLOLOL!! Thanks for the laugh.
I sure enjoyed reading about your July 4th celebration. All the family together. We sure take that for granted when they all live around us, but some of my kids live far away and it is never the same without seeing them often.
Also, enjoy your folks while you have them. Your posts always make me so happy to read. Thanks for sharing your wonderful life.
Betty in Oklahoma
A beautiful post....I am so thankful today too....It has been a rough couple of weeks...
bountiful blessings in your life Dot, now you are spreading good cheer to all of us in blogland!! Your sweet words always make me teary, but in a good way! I've said it a hundred times before and I'll say it again, God brought you to me a couple years ago and I'm so THANKFUL!! So glad you had a wonderful weekend, did you fry the catfish?? It's good eatin isn't it!! Some would say yuk, but it's really good fish! Hope you are having good luck finding Tracy a house and she'll be with you all soon! Have a wonderful week sweetie! xoxoxo
Picket, you have such a warm kind heart. I wish I could have seen your sweet Moms face when she saw the fireplace mantle.
You said it well about our Lord and Savior and I thank Him everyday for blessing me and my family.
I can just picture you fishing and catching that big catfish. I love to fish too:)
I wish I lived next door to you. You make me laugh, cry, and enjoy each and every post.
Have a wonderful week!
Picket,
That's my post under anonymous. I put in my google info. it didnt post my name. Oh well, its a Monday LOL
Debbie L.
So good to hear that you had a wonderful weekend surrounded by your friends and loved ones!
Kady
You have so many blessings, and your thankfulness really shows in your writing. What a blessing to us. Sally
Dot, this is so beautifully said. Oh, how it touches my heart! Thank you.
Hugs, Barb
Thanks for your beautiful words! What a day I've had, and you've just lifted my spirits!
Blessings,
Mandy
Thanks, Picket, for the uplifting words.
Wonderful post,Dot!!
Next time you go fishing, take a package of the cheapest hotdogs you can find! Catfish love 'em and they make baiting a hook a whole lot easier!!
Thank you so much for a great post. You have pulled me out of my "pity party" and made me face what it is I am thankful for. Thanks so much.
Great post, Dot! You are always such an encouragement and joy (full fledged laughter??) to visit. Thank you!
Oh, Picket! Why do you always make me cry? :) This was just beautiful, sweet friend!
You are a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
{{{{{{{{{Dot}}}}}}}}}}} What a beautiful post! It was so uplifting!
And I'm so happy that you had a great weekend with your "kids"!
justine :o )
Beautiful post Dot...with reminders of all of our blessings!
Such a beautiful post today...thanks for sharing...Pat H
I'm starting to get back in the swing of things again, and had to stop over and see your beautiful yard and sweet blog.
It's always a pleasure.
What a sweetheart you are!
:0)
Gayle
Ohhh Picket,love that post! "GOD" IS GOOD!! Natalie,
Thank you for this testament, Dot. Every word warmed my heart.
Let the love of God begin with each of us.
Dot, wonderful posts. But all of them are! I have missed you while I was not blogging. I know that the Lord uses you to pass along His words in hopes that the right person will read it. Bless you for being such a good Christian woman!
Have a great week!
~Carolyn
Good Morning Sweet Dot... What a beautiful post. You are so right on being thankful with what we have and to live for today. You just never know about tomorrow and the past is just that the PAST. Great message... Glad you had such a remunerable weekend. Love YA
(((HUGS)))
Donna
Thank you darling, I needed this post today.I sure wish I could give you a big hug! I love ya girl !
Picket what a sweet soul you are and such a blessing to so many.
Oh Sweet P. you touched a worm...YUCK!! Thats one thing I haven't done yet...sounds like you had a full weekend my friend..My girls went home on Friday night so we didn't do a thing for the fourth...fixed Scampi for dinner and watched tv ha ha!! Girl I leave 3 weeks from today for Texas to go to my grandson's wedding all my great grand kids will be there so it's very exciting for me to be able to see them..I have only seen 1 out of 4 so far...But girl I tell you I can't wait to get my hands on that baby Kyra..I'm taking a BIG purse and bringing her home lol!!Hope you have a great week my dear friend...love ya sis...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Oh Picket, you're such a dear and I appreciate all your kind words to me! We have come a long way since RMS, haven't we! :)
I've entered your name in my giveaway!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Thanks for reminding me that tomorrow is gone..I dwell on it too often..you brightened my day with your faith and obvious love for the Lord..God Bless you..
Oh, Dot, you've got me tearing up again. You are so wise to be thankful for that large, loving family. To have your mom and dad ... WOW!
Now, you said something a little wrong. Yep you did. You said you "woke up in your right mind." Humpf! Now, Picket, I know how you think, and are you SURE it's your RIGHT mind? LOL You know I'm kiddin' you.
Beautiful way to witness the Lord, Dot. I am truly grateful for all my blessings.
what a beautiful post today picket!!! I love reading your life, and you always remind me of the things that bring such joy!
Just stopping in to say HI, Dot..
xo bj
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