A Grandma's Blessings: January 2018

Monday, January 29, 2018

Monday Chat

Here it is another week!

I woke up with the temperature of

51 degrees and it's to get to 60 today,

Tomorrow morning it's to be 28 degrees

and the high of 49!

Can you believe that! There's no wonder

people are sick with colds, sniffles and runny

noses!

And Hubby has an MRI tomorrow. Well a

coat and scarf will do! Praying all goes well

with it. I have to drive an hour and half to get

there and never been to this place before.

I have got to learn how to use Maps on my iPhone!!

Saturday was a great day! Two of my daughters

came for a visit, one in the morning and one in

the afternoon. Then Sunday (yesterday) my youngest daughter came after church.

Children are a blessing and I am blessed with

3 of the most thoughtful daughters!

Have a Wonderfully Blessed Day!

Sylvia

Sunday, January 28, 2018

A PLACE OF QUIET REST

There are days when you may need

to find a place to get away from all

life's pressure's. All the noise around

us, the TV, computer, and yes even

people.

We long for peace and quiet.

"Come ye yourselves apart into a desert

place, and rest a while"

Mark 6:30

We can find that place where we love to go

and sit quietly so we can enjoy all of God's

beauty around us.

Maybe alone on a beach listening to the ocean

waves.

Maybe a green meadow surrounded by trees and

mountains.

Or just a walk and enjoy nature.

There we may reflect on all that God has

done in our life.

His love and mercy, the blessings we may

take for granted each day.

Where ever we find that place we can have

peace and feel His presence. We can cast all

our burdens on Him and have God filled peace

that the world has taken away. That place

can only be found in our relationship with our

Lord Jesus.

"There is a place of quiet rest,

near to the heart of God,

A place where all is joy and peace'

Near to the heart of God."

(Mcafee)

When we spend Time with God,

we will find our quiet place.

Have a Blessed Sunday!

Sylvia

Friday, January 26, 2018

Random Poto's for Friday

Friday's are special since we get to

post some photo's we've taken during

the week.

My grandson, Johnathan, called and asked

if we could have lunch together. We went

to this small but beautiful town where he

goes to College. (We lived there some years ago).

We met at the Pastime Grill, a place where all

the locals gather.

This is a photo I tried to get of the College

after we left. I do all the driving now so I

had to get it out the front window. Please

forgive how it looks.

Another shot from my window of Gordon State College.

One day I made Apple Tarts.

I used a can of Grands biscuits

and a tub of Cinnamon Apples.

You just take the biscuit and roll

it out. Place a small amount of

the apples in the center and fold

over. Then you use your thumb or

fork and press the biscuit together.

Some apple came out, but it sure was good.

I did melt some butter and put it on top of

the biscuit and then sprinkled cinnamon sugar

on it.

I love the sunrise every morning.

Isn't this pretty!

I am linking with Debbie at Breathing in Grace,

for:

Friday Foto Friends

http://www.jeremiah-2911.com/2018/01/friday-foto-friends-115.html

Have a Nice Day!

Sylvia

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Every Day is A Blessing

"..whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God"

1Corinthians 10:31

Enjoy the Day!

Sylvia

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

New Family Pet

My granddaughter, Morgan, birthday was

December 29th. Her daddy surprised her

with a new puppy. She lost her Ellie a few months

earlier. It's a Mini Dachshund named Red.

She brought him for a visit on Sunday.

He's 8 weeks old now, and so cute.

My Chihuahua , Madi is a very protective family pet. She likes no one, just family. She

especially doesn't like other dogs.

I wish she wasn't like this but that's the way

it is.

To our surprise, she liked Red. At least that day

she did. I'm guessing it's because he's so little.

We took them for a walk together. Red didn't like walking on the dormant grass. It was a little harsh.
I hope they continue to get along, Madi needs a friend.

Maybe he'll come for a visit often so Madi can get use to him.

Pets are a great companion always excited to see you when you come home after being gone so long. Wagging their little tails and jumping up and down. They are part of the family, giving us unconditional love.

Have a Blessed Day!
Sylvia

Monday, January 22, 2018

Monday Morning

What a difference a week makes.

Last week it was 19 degrees and snowed,

This morning it is 47 at the moment and

will get to 65 by afternoon.

The sunrise is so pretty this morning.

This photo was taken by my friend,

Jane. She took it outside on her porch.

She said it was ok for me to borrow it off her facebook page.

"....the joy of the Lord is your strength".

Nehemiah 8:10

Just looking at the sunrise brings joy to my soul!
We are blessed with another day, to love and live in His presence.

Have a Blessed Day!

Sylvia

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Snow in Georgia

Well we woke up to a beautiful snowfall

this morning!

It's 21 degrees at 10:23, we don't get snow often
here in West North West Georgia.
When we do it is pretty and everyone gets a day off work and school. Doctor's close also.

My Madi couldn't find any grass!

Stay warm where you are!Sylvia

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

On my Bucket List

I am not a winter type of person.

This cold weather doesn't help at all

to make a person happy. Staying inside

out of the cold trying to stay warm.

I am so ready for Spring, so I thought

I would show you some photo's of

Gibbs Garden in the North Georgia mountains
near Ballground. I have been here, but never
in all our trips visited the gardens.

Gibbs Garden

I have never been there but I sure would

love to. It is on my bucket list.

We don't drive through Atlanta anymore,

so someone will need to drive for us when

we go.

Isn't Spring flowers much nicer to see than

snow, although snow is pretty, I'd much rather

enjoy pretty flowers and warm weather.

Gibbs Garden Trails

Gibbs Garden Manor House

The 300 acre estate has over 220 acres of beautiful
gardens. It is opened to the public.

This photo was posted on their Facebook page

December 21, 2017

Gibbs Garden photo of Japanese Pool

Beautiful but makes me chilly.

All this 20's and 30's temperatures in the mornings, isn't good for my bones. Today the weatherman is saying we 'may' get up to 1/2 inch of snow tomorrow morning. Hope not.. I have to drive an hour for my Hubby's doctor appointment.

Have a Blessed Day!

Sylvia

Sunday, January 14, 2018

When Troubles Comes Remember..

"Have not I commanded thee, be strong and of a good courage, be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed; for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."

Joshua 1:9

KJV

Remember... God's promise to always be with you.

Remember... all the things He has done for you.

We can be still and quiet in our spirit and meditate on His blessings.

When the clouds of life aren't as bright and sunny as we would like them to be, Remember..out of our despair, God reminds us of His love through his son Jesus Christ. We can return to resting in his great love.

" I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me."

Psalms 77:1

kJV

Remember... the sky will once again become bright and the sun will shine again.

We may not feel His presence but He knows our every heartache. In our weakness He is our strength.

"Lord, I cannot understand the depth of your love or the wisdom of your ways when trouble comes upon me. Help me to find my way back into your arms and remember your glorious love for me."

Amen