2009.....Let's Start Over.

Well.......that bad year is over....that year of periously high gas prices, ridiculously biased media blitzes ( we apologize, Sarah), unnerving Presidential election and outcome, absurd reality TV, and I could go on and on but why be depressing?....THAT year is over. Today, let's step onto a fresh calendar page and begin again. Isn't that what you do in a New Year.....begin again? In truth, as a Christian, I start over again every morning, where I meet His faithfulness. My personal walk hasn't been adversely effected by any of 2008 happenings. Instead, my faithwalk has been challenged and my God has been bigger than any problem. I believe He will help me through anything 2009 might bring my way, because His face is toward the righteous...and because of Him, I am safe in His righteousness. So bring it on, Life.......I'm not facing a single day without Him, so I don't need to fear. Jesus, help me step into your footprints ...that is the only way in this world I can be sure my steps are sure. 2009

Tag....I'm It!!!
My daughter Holly tagged me ....so I'll see if I can follow directions....

8 things about myself
1. I'm way too tenderhearted....I cry when they win on gameshows
2. I'm a closet anorexic.....have their thoughts but love to eat too much to quit
3. I think I would really be a good waitress...have a servant's spirit and like to make people happy
4. I'm a closet charismatic too......LOVE worshipping unabandoned
5. I obviously need to come out of the closet
6. Motherhood is my greatest achievement....nothing ever brought me more joy or fulfillment
7. I thought I was going crazy during menopause....so GLAD the pause is over
8. I love the Lord more and more each day.....and I finally KNOW He loves me too

8 things I did today

1. Assisted in a splenectomy on a labrador
2. Purchased 4 Christmas presents on my lunch hour
3. Cooked my husband a steak for supper
4. Finally figured how to get to my blog
5. Forgot my password....see number 4
6. Talked to my sister in NC by phone confirming our singing at her church this Sunday
7. Mailed sympathy cards to my friends who lost their grandaddy
8. Talked to one of my beautiful daughters by phone, got a hug from the other one

8 of my favorite restaurants

1. Don Papa Grande
2. Sibleys
3. Olive Garden
4. Panera Bread
5. mcDonalds (can't help it....)
6. Applebee's
7. Crackerbarrel
8. The Chicohominy House....yeah...let's GO

Did I Do This Right, Holly???........smile
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My Father's Heart......
The phonecall was a warning that daddy wasn't well. From his hospital bed, his weak, frail voice tried to comfort ME...reassuring me that after a change in medication and some consultation, it looked like surgery was in order....my daddy was to undergo heart valve repair or replacement. His only regret was forfeiting the much-anticipated trip to Virginia to have Thanksgiving with all of us. BUT...God had other plans....daddy got out of the hospital, ate a few good meals, rested well in his own bed...and came to Virginia for Thanksgiving! I think the trip lifted his spirits and strengthened his heart as much as any good medicine! He ate and shopped and loved on great-grandchildren. He napped by the fireplace while we played cards nearby....ate and shopped some more, relishing the 1st class wheelchair rides...he laughed and loved freely and then went home to hear not another mention of surgery. My daddy's heart was touched by my Heavenly Father 2 1/2 years ago and what a surgery THAT was....sin was excised, guilt diminished, joy implanted...his heart was broken, then forgiven, healed...then totally surrendered. It's all about my Father's Heart toward my daddy...and my daddy is resting in that....no matter how weak and frail the heartbeat...it beats for Jesus now.
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That Corner of My Heart

Not a dry eye after our awesome pastor wrapped up his sermon series on the book of John this morning......the seven signs Jesus performed to show His power was of God, the seven I Am's He spoke to say...I AM the God of I AM whom you loved and worshipped in Abraham's day....the seven eye witnesses proclaiming Him as Jesus, the Son of God...seen by them, loved by them.....and then witnesses from our own church family who humbly held cardboard testimonies speaking of the power and difference knowing Jesus personally has brought about in their lives. Oh, that little corner of my heart was about to burst with love for Him....that little corner that always holds its breath in anticipation of what exactly the Holy Spirit is about to do in someone's life as I look from that choir loft into a sea of faces week after week...There is always a holy hush just before He moves, and the power is palpable, the joy is indescribable as you evidence His work among a hungry people....they step out maybe fearfully, but faithfully.... and waiting hands clasp searching hearts to examine to be sure that they understand, they BELIEVE... they are born again....become a new creation... You can see on their faces that there is new life...no longer just existing, just making it through the day.....now, there is purpose and Someone to live for.....Someone to focus energy and talent and time toward, Someone who loves them more than could have ever been imagined, Someone who will make a whole world of difference in their lives....eternally........that little corner of my heart rejoiced today....I saw Sonshine fill the place.....thank you, sweet Jesus.

Sunshine on the Corner

I always knew I'd have a place called Sunshine's Corner.....for a long time I thought it might turn out to be a little beauty shop in the basement on Colonial Ave....you see, when my best friend in the whole world (my grandma) died....I prayed so hard for a grandma.....just didn't feel I could make it in the world without one who thought you were the best, loved you even when you weren't...and needed you to love her back......so, God gave me a little ministry that lasted for many years in tending to a whole bunch of little Grandmas of my very own!!! Isn't He so good to give us the desires of our heart?..I would go door to door with my little scissors and hair rollers, hauling a hair dryer...and wash and cut and roll up pretty little grandma hairdos....as well as peeling apples, or doing other little handwork that a grandma's arthritis could use a little assistance with.....what a joy to be so welcomed and loved week after week as sometimes I might be the only visitor one of those ladies had that week. I especially loved that I could serve in the name of Jesus and be so blessed by years of relationship with many older women. They were my first mentors, and taught me well. After 30 years, I still have some Grandmas that haven't gone on to Glory where they definitely will not need ME....and I still get to hug on them and receive their precious care and concern about my life week after week...women sharing life....that's a little sunshine on the corner!!!....

Somebody Welcome Me To Blogville!!!

Well.......Here I am.....a new soul venturing into Blogville.....I've read blogs a zillion times, wishing I had sense enough to figure out how to get on board......I did even better, I birthed a daughter who has sense enough to get me on board!!!! (Thanks baby girl!!)

Now....How do I start?.....what's something to say???

My nickname is Sunshine.....and I love being sunshine for people.....encouragement is my spiritual gift....if YOU need a hug....I've got one! God has been my constant companion since I was just a little girl....used to walk around my Grandma's huge yard way down in Carolina and talk to Him....way before I knew that was called "prayer"........talking to God is easy for me, I love Him so.....and my life has been a journey in discovering just how much He loves me too. For a long time, I mistakenly thought I had to earn His love....what freedom comes in learning His love is FREE.....for any and all who call upon Him by faith.

God, Marriage, Family....they are everything to me....Blessed with a man who adores me (and has since I was 16).....blessed by being called "Mama" by two of the most beautiful, Godly young women I know.....blessed by being loved as "Nannie" by 6 energetic, gorgeous, creatively funny, healthy, precious grandchildren......our offering to a needy world for a new generation for Jesus!!!!.......My heart is full tonight........I celebrate my first step into blogville.....this new journey starts right here at Sunshine's Corner.......drop in and visit me when you need a hug!!!