Something to SMILE about...

I love God wink's - those special moments when you just know God is sitting on His throne in heaven just loving on you, lavishing His grace upon you, and you can't do anything but smile & acknowledge Father who is worthy to be PRAISED.  I use to miss His grace constantly and I am SURE I still do but I began praying months ago to watch for HIS grace daily, to not miss the GRACE that I often times look past and it is simply astounding!  It may be something as small as a parking spot on Black Friday (yes, true story) or something much, much bigger!  Don't miss God's grace daily! 

As I was rumbling through pictures from the last couple of weeks, I just wanted to share a few precious things...

• Lindy - she's my little sister in Christ!  Anyone who knows me know she's just a HUGE, precious part of my life.  She stayed with Rance and I for a week just recently and our special moments every morning in the kitchen as her, Rance, and I were trying to get out the door for work/school were priceless.  She gained the nickname 'coondog' from Rance which I informed her is a family name which means she really  IS important (just in case she didn't already know she is)!



Did I mention she LOVES bagels?



• Fun, thoughtful gifts through the mail!  A dear friend of mine has such a special way of encouraging Rance and me and I am in awe of how thoughtful and gracious she truly is.  She thinks of the most creative ways to let us know she is praying for us and thinking of us and IT MAKES MY HEART OVERFLOW AND BUST WIDE OPEN!!!
  

• Work mail with FUN snacks!  My sweet friend Susie keeps me stocked in Robbinsville with any office supplies I need and she also makes sure I get all my mail that is sent to the Raleigh office.  I love how she "ADDS" to my box of mail with LOTS of fun snacks for my work day.  She knows the way to my heart is through my tummy ;)



• Random picture texts that make you laugh until you hurt!  I'd like you to meet Brandon & Mandy's newest member of the family!!!

HAHAHAHAHA!  Buckled up and ready to go home!

• Special gifts - I love being surprised by random acts of kindness & thoughtful gifts that simply made someone think of you when they saw it!  Mrs. Dana - the lovely friend that sends the most precious mail - she gave Rance and I these CHRISTmas coffee mugs which are such a sweet reminder of Our Savior!  She knows our love for Jesus and coffee too ;)



Happiness vs. JOY
Happiness is based upon happenings!
JOY is eternal, everlasting, not based upon circumstances but
on our relationship with JESUS.



• Miss Kenleigh - a picture of my sweet niece going to church for the first time!!!

• Rare QT with my cousin (FRIEND) as of Sept. 29, 2012!  Mandy and I ventured out EARLY last Saturday for some CHRISTmas shopping with a well planned, thought out stop at Dunkin Donuts.  Our time together is rare but treasured when we get it! 

• Best friends - my brother & my husband!   These two have a special bond and a bundle of fun when they are together.  Farmin' - that's where I come from!

I love random pictures, special moments, and God wink's!