My Thanksgiving List

This Thanksgiving Day is almost over. I helped Mom cook the big Turkey dinner with all the trimmings, making sure I took mental notes of how she made the dressing. Then we had the chance to sit down with Dad and my niece, Emily and have a cozy meal. Before our meal, Dad blessed the food, in his usual way, not failing to give praise and thanksgiving to our Lord for the abundance in our lives. At 83 years, Dad has lived through so much in our country, in our family, in his marriage, and in his own life. He has remained faithful to God and leads our family, even as spread out as we are, to do the same. To pray with my Dad is the greatest privilege and joy in my life.

So, now that the kitchen is cleaned, I've had a nap with the Cowboy football game in the background, and with my favorite coffee in hand, I want to share with you my Thanksgiving Blessings (in no particular order) and pray your life is blessed and full of joy today!

Mom and Dad

Vicky

Lauren, Lane, Lawson

Georgia

Texas

Arkansas

Beautiful Seasons

God's redemption

Grace

Eve, Judith, Sally, Ginny, Lienne

Freedom

My Baby Grand Piano

Emory

Church

Eternal Life

Good Health

Buddy the dog

Music

Work and Rest

Georgia's Autumn is Stunning

I wish I could capture the absolutely beautiful colors that I get to experience as I drive around Atlanta! This Fall has proven to be as colorful as any I have ever lived through. The angle of the sunlight enhances the colors and I can't even begin to take the picture of God's handiwork with my little digital cam. Last week the reds and oranges were in full peak. This week, the transition to their yellows and golds make everything seem even brighter. The days reach 70 and the nigths cool down with the sunset. I've tried to share with a few pics what I get to see when I walk around my neighborhood. Of course, Buddy gets to take a run when I get out and he is totally uninterested in any of the changing colors.

In the midst of this beauty God reminds me of his creativity, his provisions, and his presence during the ever changing seasons of my life. The God who created all things, is the God who loves me in the most intimate way and has become my constant companion during my journey to Atlanta. I am at such peace with being content and settled. What a change from 12 short months ago!

2008 Atlanta Heart Walk

It was a perfect day for the 2008 American Heart

Association annual HeartWalk in Atlanta. I was the proud team captain of a team reaching high goals. Emory Healthcare was the top company in Atlanta raising $257,000 for research, education, and public awareness of cardiovascular disease.

An estimated 22,000 walkers participated today. For me it was great to get out and exercise but it was also a chance to walk through parts of Atlanta I've yet to visit since arriving in April. So, like any excited tourist, I had my camera ready. My pictures can't do justice to the fabulous fall colors that have painted the Atlanta landscape in the past week. But I've attempted to capture some of this beautiful fall for you.