Providence...."Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days." Ecclesiates 11:1

Many Scriptures in the Bible tell us that God desires for us to prosper. III John 2 says, "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." It is clear that God wants His children to prosper. Prosperity comes as a result of a quality of life, commitment, dedication, and action that is in line with God's Word. When we prosper or succeed, we've been helped on the road of life in an ongoing, progressing state of success and well being that comes at the Hand of a loving God providing direction and guidance for our daily needs. God intends for every area of our lives, the spiritual, the physical and emotional, and the material to be in balance. Then, true prosperity comes. "Let them shout for joy and be glad, who favor my righteous cause; And let them say continually, Let the Lord be magnified, Who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant." Psalm 35:27 God is pleased when His servants prosper. May you be safe, well, happy, healthy, and in peace. Daily may you and I find ourselves at the foot of the Cross in search of those provisions. May you prosper dear friend in every aspect of your life.....go ahead....Cast your bread upon the waters and after many days, I know you will find it. Blessings to you, ALWAYS!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KACIE ELIZABETH......

THE HEAVENS REJOICED AND THE ANGELS WERE SINGING WHEN THIS PRECIOUS BABY GIRL ARRIVED!!!

The Lord your God is in your midst....The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing!" Zephaniah 3:17

Happy Birthday to our Kacie! It seems like only yesterday, that we were thrilled that the Lord brought Kacie into our world on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. At the time, I was a LaLeche League Leader and many of my friends were having home births. We prepared in every possible way and decided we would have our baby in a birthing room and bring her home as early as possible. The doctor released us just two hours after she was born and we brought her home. Looking back, I suppose we took risks on that day, but we were young, prepared, and wanted to be as natural as possible. That evening my entire family and Steve's parents were gathered around in awe at this beautiful baby that we had been blessed to receive. Kacie is such a gentle and kind spirit and I believe that God has had His loving Hand on her from that very day for someone special. She has so many gifts but she grew up just naturally loving the Lord~always. She is a true witness and has a wisdom that is rare and deep. Many people witness with their words, Kacie witnesses with her life....through her movements, her love for others, her ability to stay calm in the storm, and her gentle spirit of love and goodness. She is frugal, can stretch a dollar further than anyone I know, likes simplicity in her home, and always throws a beautiful party with her eclectic style. She loves the Lord, Josh, Luke, Isabel, her family and friends, Anthropolgie, pedicures, to laugh, to sing, to dance, and to care....which she does freely. She was blessed to meet the love of her life in Josh and he has so many wonderful qualities that esteem and compliment Kacie and now to watch them with their beautiful Luke and Isabel is amazing! I thought having five kids was a big deal until I watched Kacie and Josh with their twins~it is hard work and they amaze me with their organization and happiness in every task they undertake. You are wished a very special and Happy Birthday and yes.....You are a Princess!!!! At 30, you do however become a Queen!!!!

The Guest Room

Kristen and Brian now have officially unpacked and are settling into their beautiful new home. Remember the Headboard a few posts ago.......she took it to a new level! I loved it when I saw this room! Great job Kristen!

Simple and Serene

On this day that is honored to cease from our labors, I hope for you.........

Health enough to make work a pleasure,
Wealth enough to support your needs,
Strength enough to battle with difficulties and overcome them,
Grace enough to toil until good is accomplished,
Charity enough to see good in your neighbor,
Love enough to move you to be useful and helpful to others,
Faith enough to make real the things of God,
Hope enough to remove all anxious fears concerning the future.

JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE