Happy Thanksgiving!
You'll here from us...later.
:)
Showing posts with label Thanksgiving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thanksgiving. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011!
Well, I thought I would share with you my thanksgiving in Burnet, TX.
BUT, instead of drowning you with pictures, I thought ahead, and decided I would make a slideshow.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Love,
Caro :)
BUT, instead of drowning you with pictures, I thought ahead, and decided I would make a slideshow.
Warning: There are many cute children in this film.
Enjoy!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Love,
Caro :)
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Seventeen things I'm thankful for...
1. The amazing, saving grace of God
3. 4. The Webb family
5. The Neal family
6. Friends who encourage and exhort
7. My dad, who has faithfully trained us in the fear and admonition of the Lord. If only I could express in words how thankful I am for my dad!
8. Music (especially my violin)
9. Cold days... well, as cold as it gets in Houston.
10. Learning about natural medicine
11. Books
13. A three month movie/TV fast (more about that later)
14. The joy and blessing of children
15. Trials
16. The many blessings of hospitality
17. A kind friend who reminds me to blog :).
In Christ,
Micaela
Monday, November 30, 2009
19 Thankful Thoughts from Elena
This is one of my favorite Thanksgiving prints, and I can't even remember the name of the artist. Ah well, thank you, Unknown Artist :)19. Peonies,
Yes, peonies :)
There is just something about this delicate, beautiful flower
that makes each room brighter.
A vase of tulips, as cheerful as they are, just wouldn't have the same effect.
18. The healing and soothing lavender
I discovered my great love of it last week when 1/4 c. of boiling oil
jumped out of the french fry pan.
Now, my hand looks almost as good as new :)
17. Good Books
It's been said in very many wonderful quotes that a man is
moulded by the books he reads (And if you happen to know of a good quote pertaining this, please comment!)
I firmly believe this is true. What a person chooses to read has a tremendous amount of influence over that persons thoughts and ideas, yes, even in the midst of films and entertainment.
Which is why I am thankful for the wonderful amount of inspiring authors, who articulated themselves and their thoughts very well.
Speaking of inspiring authors...
16. Corrie and Betsie Ten Boom
1900 to 1948 is one of my very favorite time periods in history,
particularly during World War's I and II.
And even I must admit that this can be one of the most depressing periods to read.
So, I was very happy to read The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom; it is dreadful and sobering to read her story, and it puts things into a different perspective. But amidst all of her sorrow and pain, each of her cries of anguish is followed by a praise of God's sovereignty.
Reading her and Betsie's story made this dreadful time
period have a sense of hope and peace in Him.
(Number 15 comes from on of my favorite parts in the book)
15. That there are no "If's" in God's kingdom
Through different things that have happened in the past few months, I have come to hold this truth very dear: God is sovereign.
There are no questions or gray areas when it comes to His hand in our lives.
Everything has a purpose, no matter how difficult or stormy the time of your life may seem.
He knows and is in control.
14. It's A Wonderful Life
This time of the year would be lacking without some good old Christmas movies.
Every year we make time to watch this one, whether we are sewing or ironing, it's so fun to watch the wonderful James Stewart in this classic Capra film.
13. Music
Particularly Bach's cello concerto's, Frank Sinatra, Soundtrack music, John Mayer, Mozart's symphonies, Martha Wainwright, music from Sovereign Grace Ministries, and Ella Fitzgerald.
12. Scones
With or without a hot cup of tea, scones are yummy.
11. John Piper
He is another one of my new favorite authors and I have really enjoyed each of the books I've read, including: Desiring God, A Hunger For God, The Dangerous Duty of Delight,
and Future Grace.
He has one consistent and powerful message.
10. His tender Mercies that are new every morning
9. Turkey and Cranberry Sauce
8.Cooler Weather
So, I have never been a fan of hot weather; most often I would rather be too cold than too hot. And I think growing up in central and western Texas has a lot to do with my opinion.
6. Godly Examples
Like the Beach family
5. Warm biscuits with butter and honey
4. The Church
And this isn't limited to Grace Family Baptist but to the Body of Christ as a whole. It has been so neat to me to witness and be apart of the instant bonding you have with complete strangers, and all because you are both believers.
And this isn't limited to Grace Family Baptist but to the Body of Christ as a whole. It has been so neat to me to witness and be apart of the instant bonding you have with complete strangers, and all because you are both believers.
There is a sweet warmth and familiarity that comes with meeting other believers.
3. Supportive family
Including but not limited to the sweet Apodaca Family
2. The Webbs
1. Mom and Dad
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
A Thanksgiving Message...
From our first president of the United States: George Washington.
Thanksgiving ProclamationCity of New York, October 3, 1789
WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favour; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me "to recommend to the people of the United States a DAY OF PUBLICK THANKSGIVING and PRAYER, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:" NOW THEREFORE, I do recommend and assign THURSDAY, the TWENTY-SIXTH DAY of NOVEMBER next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed;-- for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enable to establish Constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted;-- for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge;-- and, in general, for all the great and various favours which He has been pleased to confer upon us. And also, that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions;-- to enable us all, whether in publick or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shewn kindness unto us); and to bless them with good governments, peace, and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to be best. GIVEN under my hand, at the city of New-York, the third day of October, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine.
Here is the most recent Thanksgiving message. I thought it was interesting to compare content.
Well, as most of you know, you never stop learning (even when you turn 18), and when this was sent to my family I was slightly embarrassed that I had never read it before. But I love history, learning and reading about it is always a fun and interesting way to spend my time. So here is my most recent discovery of our nations history:
Thanksgiving ProclamationCity of New York, October 3, 1789
WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favour; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me "to recommend to the people of the United States a DAY OF PUBLICK THANKSGIVING and PRAYER, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:" NOW THEREFORE, I do recommend and assign THURSDAY, the TWENTY-SIXTH DAY of NOVEMBER next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed;-- for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enable to establish Constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted;-- for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge;-- and, in general, for all the great and various favours which He has been pleased to confer upon us. And also, that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions;-- to enable us all, whether in publick or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shewn kindness unto us); and to bless them with good governments, peace, and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to be best. GIVEN under my hand, at the city of New-York, the third day of October, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine.
Here is the most recent Thanksgiving message. I thought it was interesting to compare content.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Thanksgiving preparations...
Even though Thanksgiving is next week, we are busy finalizing menu's, making decorations, and thinking about seating assignments. This year we are going to my Aunt Amparo's house along with my Nicole and my Aunt Gaby (When I say their names I mean their families also).I would love to know what everyone's Thanksgiving plans are for this year!
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