Jul. 3, 2008 - Thankful Thursday and Change of Plans

I am also thankful that I have not come down with the stomach virus that dd had earlier in the week.  It was so bad that she lost 5 pounds.  She also grew 1/4 inch taller while she was sick!  I'm not sure whether to be   or  about that!

I am thankful for the blue ribbon dd earned for her ceramics project this year.     Last year, the judge was awful.  She stood right there and lied to the kids about how to get a blue ribbon, then she promptly gave them all red ribbons, even though they had done exactly what they were supposed to do. 

I am thankful for air conditioning.   

I am thankful that when I need wisdom, God is so good to supply it. 

I am thankful for my dh who works so hard so that I can continue to stay home, as well as homeschool our dd. 

I am thankful for places of encouragement that I have found online.  Our local homeschool group has really dwindled.  Not too many people attend the functions, so it is hard to find encouragement locally.  I would be lost without my online "buds" to carry me through those tough times! 

I am currently going through a "change of plans" in a certain area of my life so I thought I would share this devotion with you.  Perhaps it will encourage those of you who may feel like  when God tells you it is time for change. 

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Jul. 2, 2008 - Thankful Thursday

Posted by Iris

I am so glad that your dh is feeling better. Wow - growing 1/4 of an inch in a short time - that is amazing. I am happy for her that she received a blue ribbon for her ceramics.
I think it is so cool that you are able to home-school your girl.

You are right, Stacy. Sometimes God directs us in a different direction and we have to just trust and follow.

Thank you so much for sharing your grateful heart with us.

Be blessed today and always...

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Jul. 2, 2008 - Thankful Thursday

Posted by Angela

That's a great devo on change! It is hard, and I can relate. Thanks for sharing,
Angela
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Posted by Anonymous

Great post! Thanks for sharing!

Happy TT and 4th of July.

Blessings!
Cheryl@ Hope

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Happy TT!

So blessed to read about your dd getting the award! Sorry she was so sick, bless her heart.

I wrote about that Jer. 29:11 on my last post. This devotion was great.

Blessings...

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Posted by Pia

happy TT. love the write up about change of plans. that's something i needed to hear. thanks for sharing.

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Posted by Aisha

I enjoyed reading the devotional and your TT post. :)

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Posted by mamasmurf

Great to share your thankful praises with you - there are so many things to be thankful for in this world!
God bless,
~Chrissy

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Jul. 3, 2008 - TT

Posted by http://makimeji.com

I'm sorry about the stomach bug you dd had...but I'm glad she's better now and whew! She's grown taller. Congrats also for the great ceramic work she did.
As always thanks for the devotional...

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Posted by MayTheyBeMightyMen

Oh, Stacy, I'm really going to begin praying for the family's comfort. What a very hard thing!

I enjoyed your devotional. We are in a place of something, but we're not sure where He's going with it. We can safely call it change, since our days look nothing like the monotony to which we've become accustomed. But, since there's no real movement yet, we're still in the same place, doing the same things, and clinging to Him while we wait. God is still good.

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Jul. 3, 2008 - Thankful Thursday

Posted by Laurie Ann

God bless you for sharing your heart full of gratitude. I, too, am thankful for air conditioning! I was thinking about that this morning when I saw some construction workers grabbing bags of ice in the convenience store.

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Posted by Millie

wonderful TT post! So sorry to hear that your dd's friend's death, may God comfort that family himself, lift them up with his everlasting love.

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Posted by Anonymous

So sorry to hear about your dd's friend...will say a prayer for the family.

i enjoyed your post very much, thanks for sharing...I'll ask the Lord to give you some rest. Blessings,

sharon
http://thereservoir.wordpress.com/

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Posted by floridasunsets

Wow, what a week! Thank you for your devotional on change. I look forward to you sharing what God is changing in your life these days.
Betty

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Posted by southmsmomof4

Great devotional. Boy have I been through some chapters lately:-) Thank God for change. I do not know what all lies ahead but I know His plans for me, for our ministry, for my family, for our church....Are for good and not evil, a future full of hope in Him. The best part, it's in His hands where I have laid it (and plan to leave it). Thanks so much for sharing this today. Have a blessed weekend in Christ Jesus.
Stacy

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