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What’s your favorite month of the year? Why?
December. All three of my kids were born in December so it’s their birthday month. Christmas is my favorite holiday. And it’s the last month of the year …when we reflect on the year that has been and look forward to new beginnings!
#newweekinspiration #devotional #praise #thanksgivingmonth
The last crops have been harvested, and the fields now lie fallow. The bare branches of many trees wave at us in the wind, and the remaining leaves cannot linger much longer. Morning frosts etch their icy signature across the landscape out our window. The holidays are quickly approaching, and plans are already in motion for family dinners, office parties, church programs, and community events. Now, before the festive season of busy celebration descends, it’s good to focus on praising God and thanking God for this past year. He’s given you so much and brought you so far. Think about how this year began and all the obstacles that you didn’t anticipate. You’ve hit a few bumps in the road, but the Lord has remained faithful to lead, guide, and direct your paths. Give him praise for the many blessings of family, friends, work, home, church in your life. Before you start rushing, and get caught up in the bustle, think through what you’ve been given. Asl God to give you a calm center from which you can approach the coming weeks, giving him thanks and praise for all that’s ahead.
Hebrews 13:15 “…let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise…”
(taken from Jesus Daily 365 Interactive Devotions)
What is your favorite place to go in your city?
Two opposite ends of the spectrum I know…but there is a nature trail that is a mile loop and goes over the Puyallup River and deep into the woods. The other is the South Hill Mall. My daughter and I love the Bath and Body Works store and a deep dish pizza joint there
What’s the first impression you want to give people?
One, that my smiling positive personality is authentic. I get told often that no one can be that “smiley and upbeat” all the time. But that is truly me. It takes waaaay more energy to be negative and cross and that’s just not me. Two, that I am kind, especially on behalf of anyone who is bullied, mistreated behind a sales counter, etc
What book are you reading right now?
I am reading two things right now. A Bible study through the book of Philippians and getting through difficult times and learning from them.
Then I am reading Code Red by Vince Flynn (a Mitch Rapp thriller). One of my favorite fictional series of all time.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I do not have a specific geographic location that I desire. My long term wish is to be able to build from the ground up the home of our dreams on 40 plus acres where we can have a small hobby farm with goats and a garden.
What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found (and kept)?
Our cat Bandit passed away from a stroke and our senior cat Whiskers needed a quiet older companion. We found Oliver at a rescue shelter. 11 years old and he has been adopted and returned twice. He’s now been with us for 4 years .
After several months of searching in our new state of Washington we found a fabulous church that is friendly, welcoming and lifts our spirits every time we walk in the door!
As part of our shop’s contribution to economic recovery, we are giving away Men’s and Women’s Gift Bags! The Men’s gift bag includes one 12-ounce can of Naranja Orange Energy drink with B vitamins, one 11-ounce can of Milk Chocolate Protein Shake, one CBD pain cream, and a gentle face wash and after shave toner. The Women’s gift bag includes one 12-ounce can of Tropical energy drink with B vitamins, a 5-color lipstick sample, 3 piece hydrating facial mask, and a 3 piece skin nutrition pack. Comment on this post with “Freebie for me” and let us know which gift bag set you will like and we will ship it to you!!
What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can?
I would love, love, love not having to get up and go out and spend each day working for someone else. The end.
Who is the most famous or infamous person you have ever met?
My husband and I have been involved in politics off and on for over 30 years. In that time, we personally met George Bush Sr. and Dan Quayle, Phil Gramm, and my favorite: Bob Dole. We got to get a photo with him, shake his hand and thank him for his service to our country. I still have his autograph.
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