Did your parents ever pose this question to you... "What did you learn in school today? My parents wanted to hear about my day. It was a predictable question, to see if I would was able to narrow a day's learning to one sentence.
Well, today, I was able to ask Alexa to call my phone. That little skill was huge to me. I had to locate my phone. It was hiding under some paper. Have you ever lost your mobile phone?
What did you learn today?
"The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul who know themselves to poor and imperfect, and who look forward to something greater to come."
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Binya
Gullah Gifts
& More
Hilton Head Island, SC
Today I am honoring, Binya this small business is located on Hilton Head Island. If you are looking for unique gifts that have history and purpose this is the place. While shopping there earlier this month, I purchased cards, candles, a book, and more. The owner also has clothing, jewelry, and handmade Sweetgrass baskets. I hope that they will expand their business to offer mail order items. I will be in line to order!
Here is a picture of the owner and her mother. The mom is a retired elementary teacher and her daughter is an attorney.
"As children, we used to laugh hundreds of time a day, as adults, life tends to be more serious... But by seeking out more opportunities for humor and laughter you can improve your emotional health, strengthen your relationships, find greater happiness and even add years to your life." Source: Help Guide
Our friends from Connecticut are the best! Wisdom, joy, and love all wrapped up in this couple. We are grateful for these great prayer partners.
Mourning &
THANKSGIVING
It's not an either /or situation. It's a both/and
The most beautiful thanksgiving is offering from a heart that weeps. The most pure gratitude comes from a soul that reaches deep to acknowledge the gifts in spite of the countless, unfathomable losses. That doesn't mean you don't cry when while you life up hands and give thanks.
You can mourn what's been lost even while you acknowledge what you still have.
Your grief doesn't lessen you gratitude , it transforms it.
Tears turn an ordinary, two dimensional Thanksgiving table into a complex and glorious altar. Dying and living, mourning and thanksgiving together.
Holy, fragile, beautiful
Michele Cushart
I know this thought is not original, but it is true, Let every day be a day of Thanksgiving. Earlier this month, we visited with friends in Georgia. We enjoyed a lovely meal with dear friends.
Christopher Morley
Falcon is this week's pet. For a moment, think of all the best qualities that dogs might possess. Well, Falcon has each of those qualities. He is great watchdog, intelligent, obedient, house broken, friendly, and is good with people of all ages. Perfect!
Just look at his face, he is listening to me!
He is so well trained! He knows his place on the sofa.
The friendships has flourished over several states, phone calls, texts, marriage of their children, and so over so many delicious meals. Our conversations flow between the funny, controversial, deep, random, work, and our share faith in God
Thankful for this dear couple and their friendship.
I followed the recommendation from a friend to stop by Off Island Thrift Store. Libby told me... the store is huge. She was correct. The store has over 32,000 square feet of merchandise and over 500.000 items.
I left with one item, a bowl make in Turkey for $4.00.
" A bargain
ain't a bargain
unless it's
something you
need."
Sidney Carroll
Oh my goodness... Take a moment and list all of the items you may purchase from vending machine. Ready, set, and go...
Candy bars, soda pop, chips, crackers, gum, popcorn, pretzels, coffee, hot cocoa, and yes,,, Cotton Candy... This machine was out of order. Oh MY!
"Life is like a cotton candy, so sweet and beautiful, but it is gone so fast." Unknown.
"If you look for truth, you will find comfort in the end; if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth only soft soap and wishful thinking to the end, despair."
C.S. Lewis
"Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and winds beat against that house, it won't collapse because it is built on bedrock. But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn't obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. When the rains and floods come and the winds beast against that house, it will collapse with a might crash."
Matthew 7: 24 - 27 ((NLT)
"Behind the clouds, the sky is always blue."
Norwegian Proverb
Last month, I shared a picture of a dog that was featured as the pet of the week. This week, I am sharing a picture of my son with the dog that was with the group during his October trip to Norway. I can only imagine the view in person must have been breathtaking.
I trust you have friends that make your life sweeter. I hope that they encourage you and make you smile. They are a treasure to us.
"Sweet friendships refresh the soul and awake our hearts with joy, for good friends are like the anointing oil that yields the fragrant incense of God's presence. " Proverbs 27:9
Saving Memories ... taking one picture at a time ... All week, I have been saving memories by taking pictures. Pictures on the beach, at sunrise, on the putting green, swimming, working on a puzzle, making crafts, cooking, group pictures, flying kites, beach pictures ...
"Democracy is based
on the conviction
that there
are extraordinary
possibilities
in ordinary
people."
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Vote...
It is our civic responsibility that each person should be informed and vote.
Regardless of the outcome of the 2022 midterm election, I rest in truth that God is in control and is sovereign .
"Let us not not become weary in doing good,
for at the proper time will reap a harvest
if we do not give up."
Galatians 6:9
Rocky is this week's pet. What a gorgeous dog! I wish you could fully appreciate his fluffy coat. Yesterday, he was groomed, now he is on his way to see a friend in Florida. He wanted to be at his best. We always feel better when we look our best.
Rocky is Pembroke Welsh Corgi. They are described as tenacious, friendly, bold, outgoing, protective, and playful.
Last month, she invited members of our Bible Study Fellowship class to her home for fellowship. It was a wonderful evening. We enjoyed stimulating discussion, delicious soup, and S'mores over the fire pit.
Fall Fun.
Is there a cost to being kind? Does it hurt some people to smile? Yet, some people are hurting so badly they find it difficult to smile or be kind.
I discovered this on online source: "There is no cost to kindness. A smile, a word of thanks, a good deed, or a friendly gesture - there is no cost to these things, and yet the benefits are priceless."
Since there is no cost be to kind ... throw it around like it's confetti. Someone may need your kind word or smile.
This dessert is a signature dish that is served at the Glitz. Last Friday, we enjoyed this dessert in celebration of our birthdays!
This is the Nonesuch Kiss... described as baked meringue shell filled with jamoca ice cream, hot fudge sauce, toasted almond slices, whipped cream and topped with a cherry. It was a delicious.
