I Think I Can (ned)!

Some of you may remember "The Tale of the Tomatoes" from this past April which described my efforts to save the little newly planted tomatoes despite weather conditions here. If you have not had the pleasure of reading this crazy story, please click and take the time to read it. This will perhaps allow you to understand the significance of today's post. 

This is a picture of some homemade canned salsa. After securing a good recipe and calling Marilyn for her assistance and support, we successfully produced a product from this summer's great tomato crop. What satisfaction! 

I love doing this kind of thing. It brings back so many memories of gardening and canning with Mother and Daddy. Marilyn and I always did this during the summer months as young girls and continued to do so after we married. We canned beans, pickles, tomatoes, beets, whatever.... I didn't even eat beets but that didn't matter. We were working, talking, laughing, and having fun together in the kitchen. Great days! Great memories!

Of My Family

A mazing

B lessed and bloggers 

C hristians

D ependable

E nthusiastic

F rugal and forgiven

G lory and God

H appy

I ntelligent

J ustin, Jenna, and Jonah

K eelie and known for get-togethers

L evelheaded

M emories

N eed each other

O ptimistic  

P hoto lovers

Q uite a mix

R ick

S upportive and sane (for the most part)

T ravelers and tradition-keepers

U nselfish and unique

V ery Patient

W onderful Extended Family

X tra special love for each other

Y es, yes, yes – we love to eat

Z ealous in our interests and hobbies

1. family time
2. visiting with friends
3. home-cooked meals

4. new recipes

5. rain

6. worship time

7. AC

8. fireworks show

9. cooler temp

10. nap

"The Prayer"

I pray You'll be our eyes
And watch us where we go
And help us to be be wise
In times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer
When we lose our way
Lead us to a place
Guide us with Your grace
To a place where we'll be safe.

I pray we'll find Your light
And hold it in our hearts
When stars go out each night
Remind us where You are
Let this be our prayer
When shadows fill our day
Lead us to a place
Guide us with Your grace
Lead us to a place, guide us with Your grace.

BRIDGE
A world where pain and sorrow will be ended
And every heart that broken will be mended
And we'll remember we are all God's children
Reachin out to touch You, reaching to the sky.

We ask that life be kind
And watch us from above
We hope each soul will find
Another soul to love
Let this be our prayer
Just like every child
Needs to find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe.

Needs to find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe.

Happy Independence Day

I wish you a day full of reflections. Thank God for all our blessings He has given us!

Please take two minutes to watch and enjoy this special clip. Remember to mute the playlist.