Friday, December 8, 2017

Friday December 8, 2017

Hello Everyone,

So sorry I haven't posted since November it has been a long week.  I am rather thankful for a peaceful Friday night,  Originally I had plans tonight but snow changed them so now I am sitting here(watching Doctor Who of course) and just enjoying a nice night indoors.

It has been such an eventful week.  The very first day of December I had my very first piano recital. I was extremely nervous but I made it through. I played Ode to Joy, Good King Wenceslas, and Jingle Bells.  I messed up and  I improvised.  All in all however, I was proud and happy I went through with it.  The next day I had went to a parade to see my little sister who was in it (in her own car and in a pretty dress) and then my son had a Good News Club Party.  I knit a lot that night. The next day my little boy was sick so I took care of him and knit.  Monday he had boy scouts and a party for selling popcorn.  Tuesday I did something though I can't remember right off hand.  Wednesday I finally learned to complete my first hat.  Yesterday I finished some more knitting.  I of course worked and took care of other things too.  I'm not saying everything I did just pieces.  Today we finally got some snow. Like I said.  Long week and I am so glad for a night in. Though I was looking forward to seeing lights tonight(which was plans changed).   That's an overview of my long week though.  I hope everyone has had a good December so far. 

Sincerely,
BLW

Thursday, November 30, 2017

I am Thankful for...Recap

Hello Everyone,

Just posting a day by day recap of my month of I am Thankful for..
Here it is.

Day 1:God the Father
Day 2:God the Son
Day 3:God the Holy Spirit
Day 4:My Son
Day 5:My Best Friend Ken
Day 6:My Family
Day 7:Every Friend I have ever had
Day 8:A new electric heater 
Day 9: Paino
Day 10: My Sister's Cat, Hizzy
Day 11: Veterans
Day 12:My Home
Day 13: Kindness
Day 14: A Good Day
Day 15:My Refrigerator
Day 16:My Car
Day 17: The Southern Christmas Show
Day 18: My Health
Day 19: Clean Water
Day 20: Prayer
Day 21: My Computer
Day 22: Tanglewood
Day 23:Everything
Day 24: My Mother
Day 25: Decorating for Christmas
Day 26: Learning to make a live green leaf wreath
Day 27: Cross stitching
Day 28: Books
Day 29: Learning to knit in the round

Day 30: Time to think and reflect

November 30, 2017 Today I am Thankful For... Day 24-30

Hello Everyone,
Time to catch up again.  Here we go.
Day 24: My Mother
Day 25: Being able to decorate for Christmas. I know there is so much more to Christmas than decoration but I love the decoration part.
Day 26: Today I learned to make a live green wreath and I did it on my own. 
Day 27: Cross stitching
Day 28: Books and reading
Day 29: I have known how to knit for a while.  Today I learned to knit in the round.  What fun.
Day 30:Time to think and reflect.  This month has been good.  Even though I didn't get to do all the Sunrise and Sunsets and even though I didn't get to post everyday I am grateful to reflect everyday on what I am thankful for.
Sincerely,
BLW

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving November 21, 22, and 23, 2017

Hello Everyone,

I'm sorry.  I seem to be having trouble posting everyday.  I don't mean to not but I seem to not either way.  Today however is a day to be Thankful and not for a bunch of apologies.

Today I am thankful for....Everything
I am thankful for everything I see.  Today is good.  Not because it is perfect but because I am taking time to see the beauty in small things.  I made my first turkey.  I got to spend time with people I love.  I rested.  I created.  Everything I have done, am doing, and will do seems so beautiful.  I could not see a reason to not be thankful.

November 21: My Computer which I type on
November 22: Tanglewood Christmas lights.  A family tradition for years I am not sharing with my son :)

I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving today.

Sincerely,
BLW

Monday, November 20, 2017

November 20, 2017 Today I Am Thankful For...Day 17, 18, 19, 20

Hey Everyone,

I'm sorry it has been a few days since I post.  I was out late Friday night with my mom and sister, came home and spent the rest of the night, next day, and day after sick and bedridden.  I got better about mid-yesterday but was so exhausted and miserable I just skipped out on posting.

Today I am back though and ready to play catch up

Day 17:The Southern Christmas Show
Like I said, I was out late Friday with my mom and sister, and we went to the Southern Christmas Show.  This one is special to me.  I am not thankful for the show in particular as much as I am with the once a year depute that allows me to spend time with my mom and sister.  Going around and looking at all the Christmas stuff and spending time with each other.  This to me is what the season is about, family.  I love the time I spend each year with my mom and sister and it is always something I look forward to.

Day 18: My Health
There is nothing like a few days in bed and being sick to make you very grateful for getting up everyday and having your health.

Day 19:Clean Water
Because there is nothing more refreshing than a glass of clean water.  My cup runs over.

Day 20:Prayer
Knee mail.  I really do believe the only way to stand is on your knees with lifted hands(check out Casting Crowns song Courageous).  When all else fails or everything is great from my highest and my lowest points I know I am never alone.  I talk to my Father through prayer.  I am always connected to Him.  No one can take that away from me. 

Again, I am sorry I got behind.  I didn't mean to be down and out.  I hope you guys are enjoying my I am Thankful for... so far.  Hopefully it has inspired or helped you in some way.  I'll see you tomorrow.  I think it's going to be another cold night so I pray you all stay warm. 

Sincerely,
BLW

Thursday, November 16, 2017

November 16, 2017 Today I Am Thankful For...Day 16

Hello everyone,
What another lovely day it is today.  Then again, everyday is a day isn't it.  Today I would to express my thankfulness for my car.  I have had a good car go bad on my quickly before in the past and to have something to runs, has a working air and heat system, and only needs regular maintenance is really and truly a blessing.  It might not be this car or that car but it is my car and I am so so blessed to have it.  Truly thankful.
Sincerely,
BLW

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

November 15, 2017 Today I Am Thankful For... Day 15

Hello Again,
Did you know today was National clean your refrigerator out Day?  If not you better get to cleaning lol just kidding.  Today I am Thankful for my refrigerator.  I’ve had a lot of problems with it this last year and have looked at replacements and they are expensive, so today I am so thankful for my refrigerator and that it still works.  It isn’t perfect but it keeps the things I need cold.  For that I am grateful.
Sincerely,
BLW

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

November 14, 2017 Today I Am Thankful For...Day 14

Hello Everyone,

Getting this one posted a little later than I would have liked tonight.  That’s okay though, sometimes you have to just go with things not planned and the unexpected.

Tonight, I am Thankful For...a good day.

I’m talking about one of those days that isn’t anything extravagant but simple and nice, which makes it wonderful.  Just the small things that happen through out the day that bring a smile to your face.  For me today it was spending a simple day with Family.  And what a wonderful simple day it was.

Sincerely,
BLW

Monday, November 13, 2017

November 13, 2017 Today I Am Thankful For...Day 13

Hello everyone,

I hope everyone is having a good November.  Today is World Kindness Day so in makes sense that today I tell you I am Thankful For Kindness.  I mean the deep down kindness of Love.  The willingness to help those you don’t know or someone who is hard to help.  Patience that you wouldn’t normally give.  Real deep down Kindness.  If you haven’t done something kind today already do something you normally wouldn’t.  Take a second to be more than just in a hurry as you order your food, pay for a strangers coffee, see the homeless person on the side of the road as someone cold and hungry(and feed them).  Do something out of the originary.

As a Christian I believe God is Love and we Love because He first Loved is.  To me God is Agape, and that is the truest and purest Love there is.  Today, that is the example I follow.  True Love, God sent His Only Son to die for my sins and loved me despite them.  Today, Love others despite what they’ve done or who they who they are.  Be kind.

Sincerely,
BLW

Sunday, November 12, 2017

November 12, 2017 Today I am Thankful For...Day 12 and a Catch Up

Hello Everyone,

Since it is the start to another week I decided to do a catch up on the days I have already done and the days I missed.

Day 1:God the Father
Day 2:God the Son
Day 3:God the Holy Spirit
Day 4:My Son
Day 5:My Best Friend Ken
Day 6:My Family
Day 7:Every Friend I have ever had

and this is where I left off and hadn't been on for a few days, so...

Day 8:A new electric heater to keep me warm at night (it was starting to get real cold)
Day 9: After many years of wishing I could learn to play the piano, I am thankful to being able to learn to play more and more.
Day 10: My Sister's Cat, Hizzy, who is mostly annoying and the most unloving cat I have ever meet, but is also very loving(as long as you don't touch her) and a mean, lean, killing machine(If you are a bug or small critter that is lol).

Then yesterday;
Day 11: Veterans

And then we today;
Day 12:My Home
My house, it is not perfect, and it is very small compared to most, big compared to some, but it is mine.  It breaks more than I can fix most of the time but after a long hard day me and my family come home and we live in it.  It is full of so much love and laughter.  I would not trade the love of my little family and the good times we have for a house that never breaks but we are broken.  Where ever I go I think My Home is where my family is.  And my little home might not be a lot to many but it means the world to me.  I am very grateful for the home God blessed me with and would be sad if I came to it one night and it wasn't there. 

Sincerely,
BLW

Saturday, November 11, 2017

November 11, 2017 I am Thankful For...Day 11

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are having a good night tonight.  These last few days have managed to just slip on by haven’t they?  This is what I’m always saying, time, and how it can just fly by.  I’m having trouble getting my pictures to upload to blogger so even though I have been getting some(not all) pictures of Sunrises and Sunsets I haven’t posted any in a while.  I haven’t posted anything since November 7, that in which I am sorry.   I have no excuse just been doing other things and need to get caught back up and back on track.

Today, it being November 11, it is Veterans Day, and this is what I am thankful for.  I wake up in the morning and I am free.  I choose if and what I want to eat for breakfast, what I wear, where I live.  I enjoy my freedom to be happy.

So thank you Veterans for your service so we can be free.
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Sincerely,
BLW

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

November 7,2017 I am Thankful For...Day 7

Hello Everyone,

*yawns* I’m not sure I’m quit use to the time change yet lol

Okay, to rap up my first week of I am Thankful For...

Day 7, I am Thankful For Friends.

I have come to learn that people come and go out of your life, not always because they want to, sometimes because they must.  Whatever the reason they leave an impression.  Sometimes good, sometimes bad, other times just pure magical.

Whatever the friendship I am so grateful for every friend I have and had.  All my best friends and all my just friends, all of you are in my heart. Friends are people you never forget.   And there are some of you guys I could never ever forget.

Sincerely,
BLW

Monday, November 6, 2017

November 6, 2017 I am Thankful For...Day 6

Hey Everyone,
I’m not posting quit as late as I normally do.  I am hoping to be in bed earlier tonight 😂

Today, I would like to say how I am Thankful For my Family.

I use to get bad anxiety thinking about how I might never get to go the places I want to when I was younger.  I mean some bad anxiety.

Now that I am older though I realize the 7 Wonders of the World live right near me.  I love my family and there is not a place in the world I would trade for them.

My family is always there.  I love spending time with them and am so grateful for every second I get with them.

Sincerely,
BLW

Sunday, November 5, 2017

November 5, 2017 I am Thankful For...Day 5

Hey Everyone,

I am so sorry I am so late tonight.  This weekend has just slipped by so quickly.

Today I would like to express my thankfulness for my best friend, Ken.  We have been best friends for almost 10 years now and what a 10 years it has been.  He is most certainly my partner in crime.

I could list all day things I am Thankful about with him but I’m not going to.

He is one of those people you have to know, and no one knows him like me just as no one knows me like him.

My best friend has this kindness about him and it is something so strong it offsets anything bad.  If he has to he would move a mountain to help someone who needs it.

Some people don’t know how to take him, which is fine by me because he is my best friend and so much more.

He means so much to me and I am so thankful for every second he is apart of my life.

Sincerely,
BLW

Saturday, November 4, 2017

November 4, 2017 Sunrises and Sunsets

Hey Everyone,
I am so sorry but I have to inform you I got no pictures of the Sunrise or Sunset today.  I missed both of them.  Hopefully better luck tomorrow.
Sincerely,
BLW

November 4, 2017 I am Thankful For...Day 4

Hello Everyone,
I hope everyone is having a lovely Saturday.  I know I am :) then again everyday is a good day.  Today, on day 4 on my I am Thankful For...is my son.  What more is there to day? The kid is my world and I love him.  He is so amazing.  He is smart and I just know anything and whatever he chooses to do in life will turn out wonderfully because he is wonderful.  I am so proud of him and I will always be proud of him.  Mommy loves you baby <3 you’re a blessing.   I am Thankful For everyday with you and for being your mommy.
Sincerely,
BLW

Friday, November 3, 2017

November 3, 2017 I am Thank for...Day 3

Hey Everyone,
We are at day 3 if I am Thankful for...which I think what comes next is very obvious since God comes in 3, The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit.  There is so much I still don’t understand and probably won’t understand until by and by.  I could not picture my life without God standing for me.  Even when I am lost I know I am okay because I am never truly lost.

Last year I wrote;

“Today I would like to express my Thankfulness for God the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit was always there from the beginning too.

"And the Earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep.  And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters."~Genesis 1:2

The Holy Spirit was promised from the Father after Christ died on the Cross.

"And, being assembled together with them Commaned them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the Promise of the Father, which, Said He, you have heard of Me.
For John truly baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days hence." ~Acts 1:4-5~

And The Holy Spirit came on the day of Pentecost.

"2:1)And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
2:2)And suddenly there came a sound from Heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
2:3)And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
2:4) And they were filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other Tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance,"
~Acts 2:1-4~

The Holy Spirit is very special in my life.  I find it hard to explain so I posted mostly scripture.  I am so very thankful for The Holy Spirit and the relationship it plays in my relationship with God.  I'm sorry this is very brief but it is well explained through out the entire Bible.  I just wanted to express my Thankfulness for The Holy Spirit the best I know how,”
~From Remebering to Be Thankful Day 3: 11/3/16 Brittani Laws Writing~

Sincerely,
Brittani Laws Writing

November 3, 2017 Sunrises and Sunsets

Hello everyone,

I did manage to get some pictures of the sunrise at different times in different places.  Though the trees are in the way so you can't actually see the sun.  I know, can't wait until day light savings time, when the sun will rise above the trees at a decent time instead of so late lol I get up early.

Here is the pictures of the sunrise though :)  One taken coming home this morning from going out on the hill where the auto auction is, the other taken from a view of the side yard more.

7:26a.m.

8a.m.
And as usual I did not manage to get a picture of the sunset.  By the time I tried it was too far below the trees to see and I wasn't going out yet.  I did however manage to get a beautiful picture of the moon on my way home tonight from running out.  Here it is.

7:40p.m.
I hope you are enjoying these pictures as much as I am taking them.  I think about how I have seen 3 sunrises and not even fully because the sun takes so long to come over the hill, no sunsets, and only the moon one night, in the last 3 days.  How quickly time goes by and you miss small things you really enjoy, right?

Sincerely,
BLW

Thursday, November 2, 2017

November 2, 2017 Sunrises and Sunsets

Hey Everyone,
I did manage to miss a picture for today’s sunset but as usual I got the sunrise no problem. It is in the same place but a later time and different day.  It was being very difficult to post but I finally got the picture to go through. Enjoy :)

7:45a.m.

7:45a.m.


Sincerely, BLW




 Sincerely,
BLW

November 2, 2017 I am thankful for...Day 2

Hey Everyone,

I am back.  Much later than I meant to be again but better late than never.  I was reading my post from last year and really don’t think for today much needs to be added or changed.


So here is what I wrote last year;

“Today I would like to express my Thankfulness for God the Son, Jesus.

Jesus was always there from the beginning.  "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." ~John 1:1~

Jesus died for my sins.  He washed me with His blood and made me new.  Only through Him am I Saved.

"Jesus said unto Him, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man comes to the Father but by Me.  If you had known Me, you should have known My Father also: and from Henceforth you know Him, and have seen Him." ~John 14:6-7~

Jesus tore the veil and made us one with the Father again.  He died for my sins,  He walks with me daily through all my ups and downs with life.  I have my own personal relationship with Jesus.

The day I accepted Jesus as my Savior.  I was in 5th grade.  I remember sitting in that small church, new in the Faith, accepting Jesus into my life.  I don't remember her name but I remember the woman feeling so blessed that it was her Bible that was used to lead me to the Lord.  Hearing Romans 10:9 for the first time,

"That if you shall confess with your mouth Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you shall be Saved."

I wouldn't understand much for years to come but no matter the roads I crossed I would not give up Jesus and He held onto me because I am His.  He still hold onto me, leading me and letting me run back to Him, because I need Him.  I will always need Him.

Jesus is definitely the Way, the Truth, and the Life.  I am so thankful to have Him leading me through my life.”
~Brittani Laws Writing: November 2,  2016 Brittani Laws Writing


And He really is.  And if you are not saved and want to know how or just want someone to talk to please send me an email or message.  Today is the day of Salvation, never wait or put it off.

Sincerely,


Brittani Laws Writing

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

November 1, 2017 Sunrises and Sunsets

Hey everyone, 
While I am going My Month of Being Thankful For...
I am also going to try and get a picture of the sunrise and sunset everyday. Today I only got a picture of the sunrise.  

7:29a.m. 

7:30a.m.
These were taken this morning looking up at the cow pastor across my driveway.  I had sat down this evening to try and get a blog entry done and ended up napping with my computer in my hand instead of taking a picture of the sunset. 

This month I am going to try and get a picture, hopefully in more than one location, of the sunrise and sunset, everyday.  Why? Because I am thankful for every sunrise and sunset I see and don't see.  It is just something spectacular and I would like to spend this month enjoying it and taking in its beauty.

Sincerely,
Brittani Law Writing

November 1, 2017 I am Thankful For...Day 1


Hello Everyone,

I know I am a little bit late today getting this first entry posted but I guess it is better late than never.  I am very talkative tonight and I don’t want to veer too far off subject, so I am just going to dive right in.

Firstly, I would like to express my thanks for God the Father.  I know this is the same place I always start but I could not start my thankfulness anywhere else.  My entire existence is because He made me.  He alone is good. Everything I do I try to do for Him.  I forget sometimes but all I do I pray I do with love and selflessly because else it is in vain.



I went back and read what I wrote last year, I really like it, so I am going to include it in the blog entry too.  It is;

Today I would like to express my Thankfulness for God the Father.

I know everyone out there is not religious or is religious but does not believe the same as me.  Which I am not here to push or judge anyone, however, I am here to express what I am thankful for, so please do not be negative to me and I will not be negative to you.  It is always nice to get to know one another and what is important to each other.

I am ever so thankful for God the Father, Who sent His Only Son to die for my sin.

The Bible says,
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His Only Begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have Everlasting Life.  For God sent not His Son into the World to condemn the world; but that the world though Him might be Saved." ~John 3:16&17

I believe this to be so beautiful and true love (Agape).  The wages of sin is death and God sent His only Son to save us, to take our place so we could live with Him forever and no longer be separated.  I feel the weight of my sin everyday and the only thing that lifts this sin is the Love that God sent here to die for me.  God is Good all the Time, and All the Time God is Good.

Romans 10:9 instructs, "That is you shall confess with your mouth Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you shall be Saved."

I choose to believe and am so Thankful for God the Father and all He has done in my life.


~From Remembering to Be Thankful Day 1: 11/1/16 Brittani Laws Writing~



God is more than just an impact on my life it is the reason for being.  He is the reason I know how to be Thankful and blesses me so much.  My cup over flows and I am truly thankful.


Sincerely,

Brittani Laws Writing

November 1, 2017 Happy November

Happy November,
It is once again the month of Thanksgiving.  This year I had thought about not doing my month of Thankfulness. I was thinking how I didn’t want to be reputative because I am very thankful for a lot of the same things.  Today (October 31, 2017) however, sitting in the everlasting line at the school house to get my son and privately talking to God I came to the realization of how important it is to be thankful and set time aside to be thankful.  We tend to forget that being so busy and not taking the time, however small of time that is, can cause a bad condition of the heart, greed. So this month I am going to do my Month of Thankfulness because I can be thankful for the same things in different ways and different things in small ways.  Once again I am looking forward to taking time out to blog and share small moments with you guys I normally on share with myself.  I hope you guys enjoy my entries and hopefully it impacts your life in a positive way somehow. 

Sincerely,
Brittani Laws Writing

Monday, October 30, 2017

October 30, 2017

Good Morning,

Unless you are reading this and it is no longer morning, in which case Good Whatever Time of Day it is.

For me, it is morning and a beautiful morning at that.  The sky is a lovely blue and it has finally got up to 40 degrees.  My little man is asleep and the world is peaceful.  My little sister's cat(which has seemed to take up a permeant residence at my house) is sitting in the window sun bathing.  The only sound being made right now is the clicking of the keys as I type(and what a soothing sound that is).

I hope everyone else has a good morning, and good day today.

Sincerely,
BLW

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

August 8, 2017

Hello Guys,

 You know, I have no idea where this year has slipped away to.  The days have just kind of crept on by.  With so many important things that have happened and though it seems like it just begun this year is over half gone.  I don't know where I kept the time but it has seem to have kept me.  Since I was on the computer kind of updating something I decided to pop on over and say hey to you guys.

Of course, my hey is without purpose as usual.  Just me rambling about with no real purpose or story in the world.  When I am not in front of a computer screen I seem to know exactly what it is I want to tell you guys about along with many fantastic ideas, however, when I am sitting right here in front of the computer screen my mind seems unable to relocate all those wonderful thoughts and ideas.

Seeing how the year is already over half over(I'm normally an optimist) I will make a better effort to invest more time in my blog.

In the meantime I do hope everyone is having a good night(or if you are reading this during the day a good day).

Sincerely,
Brittani Laws Writing



Monday, April 10, 2017

April 11, 2017 Better Late Than Never

Hello Everyone,

I hope everyone has had a good year.  I'm real good at disappearing and reappearing aren't I?  I bet you had already given up hope on me ever getting back on again.  :). Here I am though, cheery and back in business.

First thing is first.   News Years Resolutions made this year: 0 Now

Highly disappointing!  I know.

You will be pleased to know I do have birthday resolutions however.  I will be glad to update you later this week on things missed.  I'm not sure exactly where I left off last so I will have to go back and read some to see where I left off so I can catch you up quickly.

It has been a looooooong year so far.  Yet it has been so short.

It does feel good to be typing on my blog again.  I feel a little bit more complete than I had before.  My phone is not on silent so I can ever here the sound of the letters being typed in.  Music to my ears.  You have to be careful.  The sound of typing can cause on to drift off into unknown lands and discover secrets best not told.

Before I lose focus I would like to wish everyone a good night and let you know I plan on being more active here soon.

Until then have a goodnight,
Brittani Laws Writing