Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

Good Monday Morning 8.9.21

Posted on By jennifer

Happy Monday Morning!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Yesterday, we celebrated our pastor’s 10th anniversary at the church.  We enjoyed a catered lunch and a nice afternoon together.  Last night was more family time….trying to soak in as much as we can before Jordan heads out again in a couple of weeks.  My daughter’s boyfriend, who is a photographer for an Army publication, was headed to Arlington Cemetery this morning to take photos during an interview with one of the sentinels assigned to guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  (Apparently, they are preparing for The Tomb’s 100th anniversary.)

The guards, who undergo a strict selection process as well as intensive training, march 21 steps down the black mat behind the Tomb, turn and face east for 21 seconds, turn and face north for 21 seconds, and then take 21 steps down the mat. They do this 24 hours a day and every single day of the year!

I suppose I was thinking about it this morning as I considered a verse to share…and one for me to meditate on this week.   Psalm 141:3 says, “Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.”  A watch.  A guard.  To monitor and screen my words.  Oh my, how needful.

Here’s to a blessed week ahead.  I hope you will stop back by tomorrow when I will be answering 10 questions (on the 10th!) about learning, school and learning for life:)

Good Monday Morning