Christmas Cozy

 

“What are you doin’ up there Itsie?”

“Well Miss Charlie, before you came along and before Mom turned on the lamp to take this picture I was nestled in for an afternoon nap.  Even though we live in Arizona it is a little nippy today and in this chair I am feeling quite snug.  Now, thank you for inquiring about me, but mossy on and please tell Mom to turn the light back off.”

Blessings and hugs from Arizona,

Mèmére 

Good Morning World

Love and Hugs,

Mèmére

Monday Memo: Good Advice Quote

Mesa Spirit RV Park

Mesa, Arizona 

"Start by  doing what's necessary, 

then what's possible and suddenly 

you are doing the impossible."

Francis of Assisi

Love and Hugs,

Mèmére

Monday Memo: Promises BUT

The Bible, God's Word.  It is full of promises BUT, yes, BUT.  With God's promises come conditions or commands.

We want the promises BUT do we want to be obedient to the command or condition?  Remember Abraham.  God gave him a promise but it also demanded obedience.  By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac; and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son.  Hebrews 11:17

Psalm 16:11says, In Your presence is fullness of joy.  I am promised joy BUT I have to be in God's presence.  I have to be in the Word, in prayer and in communion with Him daily to enjoy the blessing , the benefit the promise of joy.

Love and Hugs,

Mèmére

Monday Memo: Let's Do It!

Love and Hugs,
Mèmére

Monday Memo: Beauty Tips From Miss Hepburn

Love and Hugs,

Mèmére

Monday Memo: "Never Say Never!"

View through motor home windshield on our way to Yuma FMA rally.  The desert was so green and beautiful.

Don't know who to credit this quote from, "Never say never".  I have come to the conclusion that the author of the quote is very wise.  Such good advice.  Never say never cause I for one will tell you that life changes and you just may after all.

Love and Hugs,
Mèmére

Monday Memo: Who Said Kids Aren't Smart!

Love and Hugs,

Mèmère

Monday Memos

"A new year is a clean slate, a chance to suck in your breath, decide all is not lost and give yourself another chance."
--Sarah Overstreet

Love and Hugs,
Mèmére

Monday Memo: Who Could Resist?

I know, I know, the last thing I need is another coffee mug but tell me who could resist this baby?  I found it when we took our niece and her hubby and our next door neighbors to Cracker Barrel for breakfast a couple of weeks ago.  

I am not real fond of blue but this cup is just too perfect and that yellow!  Love it!

And this face?  Well, it just says, "Good Morning Sunshine!" all over it!!

Monday Memo: His Name is Bullwinkle

His name is Bullwinkle (of course) and he was sitting on the shelf looking for a new home.  I immediately took his picture and text it to my first born grandson - Tristan - the Kentucky boy.  "Would you like this guy to keep in your room?" I ask him.  

His response came in true Tristan form, "Sure, if it comes full of cookies!"

So we paid the lady and brought the moose home with us.  He didn't sit on the table long till I knew with all his personality that he needed a name.  Bullwinkle came quickly to mind and seems fitting.

Bullwinkle will have to wait on the shelf in the closet till we make a trip to Kentucky by car since I would never trust him to those burly men who throw the suitcases on the planes.

Now what kind of cookies do you think I should fill him with when we do drive to Kentucky?  Chocolate Chip would be my guess.

Monday's Memo: Make The Goal Visible

Precious Husband and I are making lifestyle changes in our eating habits.  From all I have read when you make changes that you want to succeed there needs to be a thought out reason and motivation for the change. I am a visual person so it helps me to see my goal also.  Make the goal visible.

In all honesty my first reason to make changes in my diet is to lose weight!  All my life I have been overweight.  I lose a few pounds only to gain them back like so many do.  My weight hinders me in many areas of life and I have decided the hindrances are enough to do something about once and for all.

More importantly is my second reason to make these lifestyle changes.  I want to be healthier and experience the best quality life I can for my future.  My greatest motivation factor?  My children and grand-children.  I want to be here to share the goodness of the Lord with them.  I want to be able to pray for them and encourage them in their areas of need.

Psalm 71:18 says: Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come.


Okay, that said, let me tell you about the wedding dress covering my office chair.  This may surprise you but it doesn't fit!  Oh, you aren't surprised?  Ha ha ha!


Well, my goal is to get into my dress for my 29th wedding anniversary in November.  I am going to leave it on the chair because it is in clear view as I sit in my rocking chair in my sanctuary.  It will be a visible motivator toward my goal.

 

 

Monday Memo: Mind Over Matter

My Mom has quite a collection of animated stuffed toys.  This bear is was in her collection but she (reluctantly) gifted it to me for my birthday when we visited her a couple weeks ago.  If you listen closely she sings, "will you still love me when I'm 64?"  Yep, she is a gift for my 63rd birthday - neat huh?  Thanks Mom I will take good care of her.


"Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter. " Mark Twain

Monday Memo: Just My Speed

 

Monday Memo: Get Busy

Now to get busy cleaning up the aftermath!