God's Blessings

I realize that I haven't blogged in quite some time. So, I'm gonna try to do a quick update and try to follow through with a couple of blogs each week. I think there's over a hundred previous blogs still on this site, if you're interested in my views or stories from the past couple of years. I especially recommend the story about Mark's Thorn.

First and foremost, I am a Christian. I live a really blessed life. I seek God's will for my life everyday. He is awesome how he uses so many different venues to get my attention and show me the way He has for my life and how I'm to follow through.

Currently, my husband, Mark and I are emptynesters, with two adult children, who are both game fully employed and living not too far from us. So, we are able to see them regularly. We love that.

After living in Henderson, Kentucky for 21 years, we have resided in Georgetown, Kentucky now for almost three years. We are so blessed to have a wonderful church and church family close by. We've nurtured relationships with them and other neighbors. Country living has always been our preference.

Also, thankfully, my sisters and parents live close by as well. After over thirty years, having family close is a true blessing. God is good!!

I keep busy with church activities, family, volunteering at a super place called the Amen House, and caring for five dogs. Yes, five!! I started simply with one, Taffy, who I was given by my Aunt Linda in Illinois, after our little cocker spaniel, Twinkles passed away. Taffy was always a wonderful little pet, but as she got older, I thought it would be best to breed her so there would be the possibility of having one of her future puppies available if and when I lost her. We bred her with another malti-poo named Duncan. I was able to give the two puppies to Duncan's owners and also to my cousin, who needed a little dog. After we learned that Duncan was fixed.....I thought we'd try again with another dog. Hence, we ended up getting Pepper, a little Maltese, six years Taffy's junior.

Taffy and Pepper really hit it off and had four litters of puppies. With God's guidance I found wonderful homes for most of the puppies. However, through the years, I have received three of them back. I figured, they were ultimately my responsibility, so, in addition to Taffy and Pepper, I also have Riff, Roy and Pudge. I've got my hands full, but I really enjoy this little family of fuzzy white companions.

I will continue to ask God to give me guidance each day so I can serve Him by serving others and loving everyone on my path. I am constantly reminded each day that He is always with us. We can seek his guidance through prayer, Bible reading and study, church attendance, fellowship with other Christians and always being open to His showing us our way.

I hope you have a beautiful fall day, as it looks like we're having here in Central Kentucky. I'll try my best to continue my messages on a regular basis. God Bless and take care. luv, Susan