Wedding Song - God Knew That I Needed You

Friday, November 18, 2022

GOALS ~2023 Kickstart

Thoughts became a kickstart reality today 😊

I’ve been pretty laidback this year (establishing a friendship network that kept me indoors most of 2022); but I started making inroads into 2023 Goals, this morning πŸ˜‰

And, I now have a walking partner!

Thank You, Elohim …

Morning gatitude for the color in my immediate surroundings.
The Exercise Mat was 'guilting' me ...
So, I did 1 set of 20 ct. EAGlutes Exercises.
The mat colors got my mind in a mood to walk the Dike Hike; I called a friend to join me.
Pacific Way Trail from 38th Ave. - 48th Ave from church parking lot; 2 miles 'rnd trip.
We saw a White Egret at the start of our walk ...
These ditch diggers are becoming a frequent sight along the hike route.
I spotted a 'Victory!' sign while parking the Highlander, at home.
And Clive greeted me with an entertaining tale, as I gratefully sank into the recliner to enter my Shabbat Rest πŸ˜Š

Thursday, November 17, 2022

THANK YOU, GOD, FOR MY FRIENDS

Tonight, was a wonderful time spent with friends: I am truly thankful for every single one of them 😊

Though decked out in blue … my mood was anything but {blue} πŸ˜‰

Prep tools ...
Sparkly Pearl for eyebrow highlight & 'Plum' for eyeshadow; sparkly Green for eye 'liner' & Lt. Blue for accent color.
'Soft Brown' Eyebrow Gel. 'Glam Brown' Mascara, & Rose-tinted Creme Blush.
Crème Nail color ... and a glittery topcoat.
'Primrose' Lipstick & sparkly 'Pink Quartz' Lipgloss; ready to Jam!
A quick text to Chrystal, jetted off while I did a quick turn with the curling iron ...
And another quick text before leaving the house ...

The night’s mood was festive.

My mood was thankful, reflective (sharing what “they want to know”), happy, and playful.

‘They Want To Know’ Post: https://jeastofeden.blogspot.com/2022/11/they-want-to-know.html

Holland’s bean soup was warmly welcome by one and all … and I teased him about the fat going straight to my thighs πŸ˜‰ But I didn’t pass up the big container full, he sent home with me: it’s delish 😊

Holland's Bean Soup ... very rich & fatty. I'm blaming my chunky thighs on Holland's cooking!
Holland's Bean Soup - GOOD; I microwaved another bowl full, after getting home. LOL

Elohim has richly blessed me with great friends who warm my spirit (and my stomach, too πŸ˜‰).

THEY WANT TO KNOW

Tonight, when I spend time with my Jam Session Friends, I'll be sharing this personal background with them …

‘I Am Never Alone’ Post: https://jeastofeden.blogspot.com/2019_11_17_archive.html

They want to know what make me strong: I tell them Yeshua's constant love makes me strong – that confuses them, so I hope they {get it} tonight.

I also tell them that my husband's love still fires my jets; and that love still instills strength in me. Bob was the only human love I ever knew. In my whole life, only Bob ever truly loved me unconditionally. Bob taught me the meaning of love. I have said before ... and I repeat ... Bob, in my life, is WHY I am "a better person" today. Bob was only human (and sometimes humanly imperfect), but he exampled the love of Elohei so beautifully. I am ever thankful Elohim brought us together in 1974, and blessed our 44 years together with a love that still stands strong.

First year I saw this handsome fella; Fall, 1967. He held my heart then ... he holds my heart, now.
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – ‘A Face in the Crowd’ song:
Our first date; Spring 1974. Fate: it can't be denied, no matter what winding road intercepts.
Thunder – ‘Love Walked In’ song:
Building a life together - our Wedding Night; August 1974; Bob had to work the next day. I never - for 1 moment - regretted marrying young. I KNEW what I WANTED πŸ˜‰
Heart – ‘Magic Man’ song:
Adding 1 more life to the population count; Fall, 1975.
Paul Anka – 'You're Having My Baby' song:
Touchdown at home after our impulsive California Coors Beer Run; Summer 1976.
Jameson Rogers & Luke Combs – 'There's A Cold Beer Calling My Name' song:
A very thankful Thanksgiving. Bob was finally home after a lengthy hospital stint following his broken thighbone incident; Fall, 1978.
Carole King – ‘Home Again’ song:
Easter on Oak St.; Spring 1984. Our daughter Stacey, & me and Bob.
Celine Dion – ‘Because You Loved Me’ song:
Bob and me; 1996. I sure miss those cuddles ...
Shania Twain – ‘You’re Still The One’ song:
Campout at Rainbow Park; Fall, 1997. Me, Bob, and our graddaughter Alyna.
Gerry Rafferty – ‘Right Down The Line’ song:
Poker Night on Claddagh Road, Castle Rock; Fall 2000. We were feeling good – Bob had won every hand, and the beer was flowing. LOL.
Kenny Rogers – ‘The Gambler’ song:
Bob, Alyna, & me in Longbeach; 2004. That is my natural red hair color; green always brought it out. And Bob liked redheads and the challenging attitude that came with it πŸ˜Š
Iron Butterfly – ‘In A Gadda Da Vida’ song:
My King Bee always treated me like his Queen - he even allowed me my wolf, Precious; Kelso, 2005. Bob was the BEST man for me: Elohim was gracious when He blessed me with Bob for 44 years.
Iron Butterfly – ‘Most Anything You Want’ song:

I have gone to my Blog Page Archive, and videoed the entire 2019 Post (shown at start of this post) for their viewing: they want to know, and I want them to see the face of the man that still holds my heart.

I want them to know that Faith in Yeshua is what carries us through when our legs buckle and our hearts tremble.

I see a song being birthed tonight😊