Happy Birthday Lucy

Lucy turns 20 years old today.

How can it be?

She is all grown up and miles away at college, working hard to be a nurse.

She came home for Thanksgiving last week, and we celebrated her birthday a little early,

Sweet family time is the best.

I love how Gus and Erika are gazing at her.

We were so glad to have her home.

I made a chocolate surprise for dessert.

So yummy and delicious!

I also made my famous potato salad, which is one of Lucy's favorites.

We got barbecue from Bow Ties, and I made baked beans loaded with bacon.

She craves home-cooked food after eating in the school cafeteria for the last few months.

Lu and I always wear our birthday crowns.

Happy Birthday, dear one.

You are God's gift to me.

I love you!

 Gram

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early in the morning

There is nothing better in this world

than to be up way before the sun rises with unlimited time to read, study, and meditate on God's Word.

To do this with the shimmering lights of my Christmas tree is magical.

I'm back in the book of Revelation.

I can't get enough of it.

Every time I read it, I see things I didn't see before.

Did you know that spending time reading and hearing the book of Revelation comes with a blessing?

"Blessed is he who reads

 and those who hear 

the words of the prophecy, 

and heed the things that are written in it; 

for the time is near."

Revelation 1:3

I am so thankful that God, through His Spirit, gave me a great love of His Word.

May I suggest that you commit to reading the Bible every day in the New Year?

You will be amazed at how He will give you the ability to understand.

The Bible is the most fascinating book ever written.

And...

Don't miss out on the blessing promised in Revelation 1:3

 

and Christmas begins

These three much-loved ones just came by and set my tree up for me.

I bought my very first not-real Christmas tree last year.

I didn't measure and bought the wrong size,

I had to send it back and wait for a shorter one to be delivered.

Because it came so late, I never decorated it.

It was so beautiful with just the lights and some bows made out of gorgeous ribbon.

This year, I get to decorate it.

Can't wait to unpack all of my favorite ornaments.

They are so full of memories.

I will be sad.

But I will rejoice because God is giving us another Christmas.

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one more pic before November slips away

Thanksgiving Day.

Inside the lobby of the Plant Riverside Hotel.

It was all festooned with decorated Christmas trees from businesses all over town.

I love Thanksgiving!

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O give thanks to the Lord,

 For He is good.

 His love endures forever. 

Psalm 136:1

 

Thanksgiving Day

We feasted at Plant Riverside's gorgeous Thanksgiving buffet in beautiful downtown Savannah.

We had reservations for 8 at 12:00 PM.

The excitement was high.

Everyone was hungry.

Let me just say,

It did not disappoint!

My most fun was watching the boys devour everything from 

turkey and dressing to oysters on the half shell.

The delicious dessert bar offered small portions, 

allowing us to sample all the goodies to our heart's content.

The steaming hot coffee with cream and sugar was a delightful close to our sumptuous feast.

As you can see,

the tryptophan in the turkey was already kicking in,

causing Walter and me to almost fall asleep.

Afterwards, we took a brisk walk down River Street to catch a ferry,

but the ferry was not running.

That's okay.

the walk was just what we needed.

Making memories!

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Happy Thanksgiving

Yes!

Amen!

Come quickly, Lord Jesus!

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the sweetest joys

We forget that the sweetest joys are found in the simplest acts,

hugs, 

laughter,

 quiet observations, 

basic movements, 

pleasant music, 

shared stories,

 a listening ear,

 an unhurried visit, 

and selfless service.

Sadly, we forget a truth so elementary.

🧡

 Rachell Goodrich