HAPPY.....

(today)  Anniversary to my husband of 20 YEARS!!!!  Oh my, how the time has flown by!  Can't believe it!  I have been with this man my whole entire adult life!!!  Boy were we young when we married.  But life is good with my bestie and I wouldn't change any of it for the world.  Thank you Honey for being my man.  (no, this post does not do justice to the love in my heart for this guy but I'm not going to get all mushy today. I'm very emotional as it is.)  Not to mention that sometimes, you just need to say to the one it's intended for :-)

(tomorrow) Thanksgiving!!!  What an awesome holiday to remember to give thanks!!  Trying to remember to do it everyday!!!!  I love this holiday!!!  It's my favorite!!!  Truly it is!!!

(Saturday)  Birthday to my sweet Nantucket and her BFF that was born 2 years earlier and lives about 1800 miles away!!!!  These two girls are two peas in a pod.  They are amazing girls and I can't believe how much they have grown into godly girls over the years.  Their hearts are for the orphan and loving God with all of it.  May the God who created you in His image continue to show both of you where it is you are to be.  May your Spirits continue to be sensitive to His leading and may you always seek His face first so that much can be added to you in Him.  Happy 12th and 14th Birthday girls!!!!

(and last but definitely not least Sunday) Birthday to my Bubba!!!  Dude!  You Rock!!!  I can't believe you are 8!!!!  I'm telling you this mamma's heart just can't take all of her babies growing up!!!  You have stayed true to the gentleman that you are, loving and growing in Christ and just an all around awesome young man!!!  My heart is so over filled with who you are becoming.  Keep dreaming big.

To both of my littles on your birthdays!!  You have no idea how proud your dad and I are of you.  You two are amazing.  Your hearts reflect God's so well.  Your sensitivity to his spirit is what guides you and I pray that you will continue to follow him all the days of your life.  He has great plans for both of you and I pray that you both will always listen carefully for his still small voice.  He will never leave you nor forsake you.  He will always guide you on the path of righteousness.  It may not ever be easy but it will be good.  It will be hard but it will bring about the best fruit in you.  Stay strong and courageous in your faith.  Never falter from what you know is true.  The world looks like a lot of fun but God's way leads to a life full of abundance and joy that you could never have from this world.  Your dad and I love you more than words could ever say and that's why we gave you back to God a long time ago.  We know he directs your paths even when we are unsure of what he is doing.  With that we give you our blessings to go where God leads today, tomorrow and forever!!!

So as you can see, starting today, we are busy, busy, busy.  On top of that, I have much sewing to do and crafting to do as well.  I am so thankful for the orders that I have received, the craft show that just happened and one to still come in the next couple of weeks.  I hope to get some pictures up here on the stone coasters and tirvets I am adding to my list of things to raise money for Ethiopia and BEMM.  So excited about it all.  Watching God move mountains is so  much fun.  So, check back this weekend.  Hopefully I'll be organized enough to have some new listings up for y'all. 

And yes, my heart is aching for two little girls that I have yet to meet and hold in my arms but are so dearly loved in my heart.  I miss them so much.  One more year with out a mom and dad to hold them (at least that I know of).  Praying that if we are not their family that God sends those who are soon.  My little beauties need to know the love of mom, dad, brothers and sisters and their great BIG GOD!!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!! 

STWTHE,
Laurie