A Grandfather’s Love, Demonstrated in Freeze Pops

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As the weather starts to break a bit, we make plans for Spring Break, and I book my kids in a variety of Summer camps,  I am reminded that this summer will be different because we won't have my dad to share the summer with,  My dad kept these on the rotation, in every flavor. Not even sure how he gets them now because I think they are the equivalent of "kid crack"--made with artificial coloring, flavoring, and sugar . To my kids though, these freeze pops were love and summer wrapped in a bow. (As an Amazon associate, I am compensated for qualifying purchases.)  
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Celebrating Mother's Day: A Hat Luncheon

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"Mother's love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved."

 
Today, I attended the Central Baptist Church Hat Luncheon. It's an annual event and a splendid affair. My grandmother, as a Deaconess at the church, is a hostess. I love to attend to support her. I also like to people watch. No knock on those ladies who attend the Kentucky Derby, but nobody  knows how to wear a hat better than a Baptist church lady.

Besides the hats there is the message. You cannot attend an event sponsored by a church without getting a healthy dose of scripture.
 

Every day is a blessing.


The message today was simple. Being alive is a blessing. Knowing who you are is the secret to experiencing a fulfilled life. And, if you have overcome adversity you should be grateful. And, that gratitude should give you confidence and provide you with the strength you need to endure other hardships.

The speaker made another point that resonated with me. sometimes our lives get so busy that we fail to realize that we are enormously blessed. When that happens, we need to take time to pause, reflect and express our gratitude. The speaker spends 24 hours every weekend in a spirit of gratitude. She doesn't complain. She doesn't ask for anything. She doesn't rush. Because she's a Christian she also prays.
 

Count Your Blessings.


I think her message is universal. In our hurried  lives, we can all benefit from pausing, reflecting and appreciating what we have. On this Mother's Day weekend I am grateful for all of my blessings. I hope you are too!
 
 
 
 

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