Saturday, October 15, 2011

Welcome Beautiful Autumn!

 I hope to get some good pictures this week but I think the trees here are not peaked in Autumn color but this week will probably reveal  it's plethora of colors that grace the mountains.

Stitchy-slow still but I know with time I will be back and probably more than ever as I won't have the toxic distractions that have been of late.

Gratitude is my attitude this morning and even in the big bumps in the road, there are things that are blessings I'm counting. In fact, I've learned a lesson that in the difficult times I should be thankful for, as if they didn't present themselves to us, we wouldn't be able to appreciate the truth.


With October comes the remembrance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Purple shades are the primary colors used and in last year's designing I still have this to work on one day. Probably will not be done for this October but I'm thankful that I am inspired intermittently to put ideas to linen.



I'm thankful for my lovely daughter Meghan, who inspired me more than she knew and whose crayon- talent clued me in to get her an art teacher so she could express and find her true creativity.
I feel blessed to have a daughter with such inspiration.



I am very thankful for our guardian angels and friends both near and far. The amazing strength of prayer transcends all things in this world.



I am greatful for my son and daughter who grew up to become adults that anyone would be proud of and who through many difficult times became adults that this mama is proud of.

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Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
Know that the Lord is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his,
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.

~~Psalm 100

Have a beautiful Autumn day and enjoy the beauty around you!
Jennifer

14 comments:

  1. Jennifer: How wonderful to hear from you, fall is such a beautiful time of the year, your stitching picture is lovely but your Daughters drawing is my favorite picture post today she is very talented.
    Thank-you for letting us know you are doing well.
    Blessings
    Catherine
    diamondc

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  2. Good Morning Jennifer! What a great psalm to share. Your attitude of gratitude is inspiring.

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  3. I am so thankful you're back in "blogdom." You are an inspiration to me - stitching-wise, yes, but even more in life, and for that I say a huge Thank You, dear Jennifer.

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  4. Jennifer,
    It was a lovely post. Thank you for sharing.

    May God bestow many blessings on you and your family.

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  5. Nice to see your post this am...I love the needlework about friends...is it your design?

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  6. Dearest Jennifer,

    May this beautiful autumn become a blanket of comfort and warmth to you! Hope your weekend is a lovely one and you feel blessed with so many special memories in your heart.
    Love to you,
    Mariette

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  7. It is amazing where we find our strengths in times of need.
    Be always in stitches.

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  8. One of my absolute favorite Scriptures! I know exactly what you mean about having difficulties make you realize the blessings you do have.

    Your children are such a blessing! Isn't it wonderful to have children that are so great? I feel the same about mine. :)

    I always love coming to your blog. There's something so peaceful about it. Have a very blessed weekend!

    Julie

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  9. Gratitude is the best attitude! I hope the autumn colors bring joy to your heart. I enjoyed seeing the sweet photo of your kids. Have a lovely Sunday and next week too.

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  10. How lovely to hear from you again. Remember how much we all love you. You are in my thoughts. Blessings Sweetie from the UK.

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  11. Jennifer, what a lovely post. Keeping you in my thoughts.

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  12. Jennifer this is a beautiful post!! I am glad to see you are back.. You are in my prayers..

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  13. Just wanted to say thank you for putting God in the forefront. So many people today have pushed Him aside and forgotten how much Faith plays a part in our very short lives.....welcome back!

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Jennifer