I'm laying out a 3-strand "mother's bracelet" for a friend.
I love the colors she chose…it's going to be beautiful!
Today’s Necessities
Some things seem really important to me today:
- oil of oregano
- the neti pot
- barley
- veggie juice
- tissues
- honey, vinegar and hot water
- vitamin C
Yeah…I have caught a cold or a sinus infection or something! I woke up hardly able to swallow. That has gotten better as I have been on fluids this morning, and so I will keep hydrating and hope that helps.
My special honey/vinegar drink is fabulous for a sore throat. Here's the recipe:
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey (I tend to be quite generous with the honey)
Mix that all together and sip on it through the day. It tastes great and makes a sore throat feel so much better.
Our choir cantata is on Sunday night. I would really love to feel all better by then. 🙂
If you think to pray for me, thank you!
Alesha
Thankful on Tuesday
For all those times we say,
"Whew! Thank You, Lord! That could have been so much worse!"
That's what I'm thankful for today.
🙂
Managing My Mondays
Hmph!
I did not do much "managing" yesterday…the day sort of just ran away from me!
And it was Monday…
All. Day. Long.
(Eventually I headed to bed – out of sheer self-preservation.)
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Today is looking a little better.
I am hopeful, any way! 🙂
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I would appreciate your prayers: yesterday, our truck died. My dad tried to resurrect it, but was unsuccessful. Today it was towed to Johnny's Automotive and Tire Service where we are hoping they can perform their usual miracles.
The real issue at hand, though, is that we are in need of a "new" vehicle. Isaac is almost too big for Doug to get him into his special carseat in the backseat of our Explorer. He's just so long now, and of course, can't help with the process at all.
We could use a vehicle that we can roll Isaac's wheelchair up into, with him safely strapped in the chair. That would be a real blessing to us.
We have felt for months now that our getting a new vehicle was a true "need." However, since God has promised to supply our needs, and He has not yet supplied a new vehicle, I guess it really isn't a true need…Yet!
However, since the towtruck arrived this morning to take Bessie to the truck hospital, I do believe that day is fast approaching!
If you think of it, we would really appreciate your prayers for a vehicle for Isaac.
Blessings to you today,
Alesha
P.S. It is super cold here today! We actually had to bring in the plants last night, so they wouldn't freeze! It actually feels like Christmas outside! Yay!
Foto Friday
Thoughtful Thursday
It's always so exciting to see God at work in the lives of His people.
It's even more exciting when you see Him working in your own life!
I have particularly seen God's hand at work in the area of my sensitivity to His leading in every day decisions.
He truly is a God Who is near to His people. He is involved in the "little" things of life.
This is what I'm thinking about today:
Mmmm…coffee…
In the morning, I choose how much coffee to drink. If I choose a large cup, I know I will be awake until about 2 a.m. If I choose a small cup (6 oz.), I will be able to fall asleep by 11:30 or so.
Now – I have no way of knowing if Isaac will be awake half the night, or sleep the entire night through. Since Doug heads to work around 5:30 a.m., I try to handle Isaac during the night.
Only God knows what the night holds for me.
So, I need to be paying attention, first thing in the morning, as to how much coffee I consume.
See? A small thing…but not really.
When Isaac sleeps the night through, and I am still awake at 2 a.m., I sure am wishing I had followed God's leading to drink less coffee that morning!
By the same token, if I am zonking out at 11 p.m. while Isaac is kicking and playing in his room, it sure is difficult to drag myself out of bed repeatedly to check on him. That extra bit of coffee in the morning would have given me the extra "staying" power I need keep up with him! 😉
Now just in case you're wondering, I don't stand and pray for an hour every morning over my coffee cup to know how much to drink! :o)
I do, however, try to start my day in communion with my Heavenly Father.
Even if I'm not able to spend time in the Word before my coffee, I can have my attention focused on Him, and have my attitude in submission to His will as my day begins.
By the end of the day, I have made dozens of decisions – either with or without the leading of the Holy Spirit. Those decisions are the sum total of my life…
…as my decisions determine the direction of my day.
I'm just trying to stay "tuned in" to the Holy Spirit's gentle prompting, even in the little things, because those decisions end up being quite important eventually.
What small decision have you made that turned out to be incredibly important? I'd love to hear about it.
Blessings to you as you make your decisions today,
Alesha
Obtaining Mercy 
