Thanksgiving at Home

The old familiar song..... "Back Home in Indiana" plays in my head everytime I cross the long bridge between Kentucky to Indiana. I have been here for several days and it has been hectic to say the least. 6 grand kids and 3 adults fill my life with smiles. Many old friends to call and try to fit into the schedule. My BFF in a nursing home in a close by town was smiling ear to ear to see me... She is 88 years old and still telling people of the love of Jesus. She was and still is my strongest prayer warrior and my best friend for over 40 years. She is also my son David's Grandmother. David did call Thanksgiving morning to say he was doing fine and they were all ok... He lives in Ohio with Nicole and 2 more of my grand kids, Little David and Ariane. I miss them so.........have not seen them in over 2 years. I am having such a great time being a grandma.... and getting so many hugs to keep me warm for the months ahead when I won't see them.... I am always torn between 2 states.... one where I live and one where the majority of those I love to be with live. The Lord guides me and I obey ....so for today "I am content in any state that I am in" Smile either Florida or Indiana..... rich or poor. My newest Grandson... Nathan is the sweetest little one and all the rest are just growing like weeds here. Thomas James does not get too far from me.... his Florida Grandma. I will close for today........... and pictures will follow once I get them on the computer. God Bless all of you........... and check out my grand daughter Alexis blog.... smile. The apple falls close to the tree ya know!!!!! And I have long branches.... Sister Pat online and cold....burr.....burr.... in Indiana

Things to be thankful for!

I am so thankful today..........like most days. I am thankful that I still have a job to go to even though it is not full time. I am thankful for a wonderful sister who is my best friend and loves me unconditionally. I am thankful for my children each one of them. I am thankful for my 8 grandchildren as each one of them is a part of my reason for living here on this earth. I am thankful for the hope of family times, of joy that only comes from living a very dedicated life in Christ, for Peace that is such an important thing to me after so many years of chaos. More than anything I am thankful for the hope of heaven and the promises that the Lord has given me. Today, I had to let go of one of my best buddies, my "Blackie Cat" who has been a friend of mine for 8 years ---coming with me from Indiana to live in Florida. He will be very missed. But the Lord said in my spirit that he will be there for me in heaven.... and I believe that. I am thankful for so much! Salvation, Hope, Peace, Love of family and friends, a job, and warm sunshine! Thank you Lord.........Just Pat

My Early Voting day

It feels really good to live in a country where the people are free to choose whom they vote for. Today was my "early voting" day. I feel that the Spirit of God led me to vote for certain people and certain amendments.. He also led me not to vote for people I was not sure of. One thing I do know is that I voted the Bible. And I am not ashamed of who I voted for. Now I stand like many and keep the prayers going up and out. Living a Psalm 91 life........... I rarely feel any lack of peace. Though the world seems to rage around me, neighbors are disrespectful and the economy looks grim.... I stand on the Word Of God and I am hid in a Secret Place. That is a wonderful place to experience. Being Under the Shadow of the All Mighty! Can you even imagine how very large that shadow is? And yet how small it needs to be in order to keep me safe and comforted. I will say of the Lord, I will trust in you.

So for today I have but to trust that the Lord of Lords, the King of Kings will bring the right person into authority over this country. Lord knows we need some strong leadership. I will not speak negative... and when the old liar whispers in my ear...... I sing a song that since I heard it has become my song in such times. "The Voice of Truth" (Casting Crowns) tells me a different story! And when the enemy seems to close in ..... well I have "The Battle is the Lords" to sing. What a wonderful weapon to have.... Worship. It may not be mentioned as a piece of the Armor of God.... But then maybe it is a strengthening agent to the Shield of Faith.

So tonight I will worship the Lord who is worthy of all my praises. God Bless you if you are reading this post ..... and may you be given the Wisdom of God in this time of decision. Vote Well and enjoy .

Sister Pat Online and On Target....smile

First Blog

October 8, 2008 here I am in my 60th year and starting a blog. Similar to many other people -----there have been many "firsts" in my life. Some we want to remember and some we pray to forget. I hope this is one of the "firsts" that I want to remember. God Bless and Keep you. Sister Pat online and in Florida