Well, it's Friday

65). conversations with friends as far as Texas and California
66). the smell of the flowers outside my front door
67). being alone lying on the picnic table at Deer Lake beach
68). 80 degrees in Michigan on April 30th
69). a fun-filled weekend planned
70). the "mom kind" of love
71). the words... "I'm sorry"
72). my Fridays
73). blonde highlights
74). living in the same house for 24 years in May
75). anticipation for God showing up big-time tonight

Thanks for your continued prayers for this weekend, friends!
All my love,
Angie xoxo

Being confident at 9 or 90

This weekend God is taking me completely out of my comfort zone and has asked me to be on the prayer team during Beth Moore's (taped) simulcast on her book, So Long, Insecurity at our church. If you knew how I stumble when praying aloud you would understand God's humor. If you happen to stop by this blog, I would appreciate your prayers that God puts His words in my mouth when I am praying with these women who accept Jesus as their personal Savior or who are in need of any kind of prayer. This event takes place Friday night and Saturday morning at Kensington Community Church in Troy, Michigan.

If I've learned anything in my life, I know for sure that no matter if a woman is 9 or 90 years-old, we all tend to be insecure at times. I'm praying we always remember to find our security in Him alone.



Thank you very much!
In His Love,
Angie xoxo

I heart family

(Another old picture of Meghan's 1st Communion)

52). family, family, family... MY FAMILY
53). having family visit us
54). kids in their 1st Communion dresses and suits
55). Italian food
56). left-overs
57). rainy Sundays
58). talking about a big vacation to Italy for 10th Anniversary
59). the reminder to wait on Him
60). "but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint." (Isaiah 40:31)
61). my health... feeling like I am 18 years old
62). Spring blossoms
63). the music at our church
64). choices

Welcome to my blog... :)

38). a patient (John C.) sharing his favorite music with me
39). my visit with Lizz in Grand Rapids & Joyce M.'s message
40). the first mowing of the season & freshly cut grass
41). the most amazing sunrise yesterday
42). working right next to Sheila for all of those years
43). God's forgiveness... again
44). authentic friends
45). angel food cake, strawberries & cool whip
46). all the facebook messages for Vic yesterday
47). Becky Jo's text today
48). my conversation this morning with John
49). my mom having plans with her friend, Donna today
50). that my relationship with Jesus helps me feel good
51). my brother, Dave calling me one of his 5 "lovely sisters"

well-rested

23). an evening at Sue & Pat's for dinner & games
24). watching over 100 people get baptized today
25). tears for total strangers
26). "An eye for an eye" makes everybody blind
27). "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." (Ro 12:21)
28). new jeans that fit better
29). a weekend to recover and rest
30). someone asking me to share my favorite music
31). having friends who "get it"
32). Meghan's fashion tips
33). John calling me
34). my quiet time alone
35). a new recipe
36). laughing with my husband
37). an early night

22).

1000 more starting today!

There is someone very special out there who has inspired me to begin another list of 1000 gifts. You know who you are, and I am blessed! Thank you!

1). a precious friend's inspiration to begin another 1000.

2). a friend who will help ... "just for me"

3). having our taxes done on-time and the money to pay

4). my job being somewhat stable for today

5). my friend completing her radiation treatments

6). eye contact from people letting me know they understand

7). having the knot in my stomach relieved by laughter

8). my new nickname, "The Queen"

9). new-found unity

10). the bond between dental hygienists in our office

11). Fr. Bob's perfect Homily for a 23-yr-old who took his life

12). the text from John

13). many family members on facebook

14). calls from my siblings at home & my cell at the same time

15). God's healing touch on my friend recovering from major surgery

16). a friend's concern for others in the midst of her own problems

17). a day off to recover from the craziness

18). the deer right outside our window

19). "taking it personal"

20). caring more about the people than the job

21). being on the same page as the people who really matter