Grand daughter #2

Our 2nd granddaughter, Cayenne, was born, Friday, May 25th to parents, Chad & Charity Smith (big sister, Caelee Dawn). She is so precious and small (6 pounds, 2 oz.), so dependent on Mom & Dad, and just a little miracle to behold. Her little cells and bones are growing at astonishing rates and yet, she doesn't feel any pain. Her mind is like a sponge, gather thousands of bits of information through all of the senses and sounds around her. God brought her into this world for a reason--I love watching what He will do in and through her life. It's going to be something pretty amazing, because after all, she is my granddaughter! Thank you Heavenly Father, for such a precious reminder of your amazing abilities and the gift of love that is carried from one generation to the next.

God takes care of His creatures.

I have just returned from Kansas--my niece graduated from Buehler High School (in Hutchison Kansas). We had a great visit--seeing my dad, sister, brother, nieces and nephews, and just a bunch of my relativies. We laughed, we reminisced, we ate some really good stuff, we walked and talked. I love my family very much and know that for those who do not have family or those who do not have one close by, God provides dear friends that care about us and love us just as much as our own families do. I love how God takes such good care of us!

I have also enjoyed watching the sparrows, cardinals, and other birds eat from the birdfeeder that I wanted for my birthday, last year. I love having a small part in taking care of God's creation--especially since He takes such good care of me! "Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow neither do they reap, nor gather into barns, and yet, your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they?" Matthew 6:26

It's 5:49AM on a Sunday morning. Why, might you ask, am I blogging at that hour? I am battling allergies which have led to a sinus infection and I can't sleep. Those yucky sinus infections make your head hurt and keep you from breathing normally, not to mention the sinus drainage making one, cough. I have taken all of my "drugs" (pain relief, antibiotic, allergy decongestant, etc.) and am just now waiting for everything to kick in. I must say, about 95% of the time, I enjoy a life full of health and energy--one of the best dividends of my occupation, so I will not fuss or complain.

I am so looking forward to planting some new landscaping! We recently had a sprinkler system put in (thanks to a refund from the IRS) and will now be able to do a much better job of watering. As I get older, I am finding that what rings my "joy button" are simple things like:

• watching the birds eat out of the bird feeder
• attending a worship service with dear friends and family--knowing that this is just a preview of heavenly things
• going out to eat with grown up daughters and family
• hearing the sound of a meadowlark, saying something that sounds just like "Thank you!"
• planning for a vacation (I think it's sometimes more fun to plan it, than actually do it!)
• helping someone discover the joy of working out and feeling better about themselves
• watching a humming bird feed from a feeder that I placed outside with 4 parts of water to one part of sugar
• just being with my wonderful husband--he really is one of the most wonderful human beings that God ever made
• going grocery shopping (yes, can you believe it--I really enjoy it!)
• watching a thunder and lightning show out the window of my Dad's house in St. Francis, Kansas (that area in Kansas is so flat that you can see for miles and miles)
• being with my granddaughter, Caelee, who is so loving and full of energy
• making decorated Christmas cookies with my girls
• going for a walk with our dog, Duke

What rings your "joy button"?