Be steadfast in Faith and Trust

Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

We were without bittidz power last night and it finally came on this morning. Methinks, with the massive rains and high winds, that contributed to the major power outage. Am thankful that things are working again and I appreciated my elixir of coffee, all the more this morning! It is a black and gloomy day. I will take down the Christmas decorations when we have the bittid sunshine back; because even with the lights on, it is still pretty dark.

The 2 dogs ('Mutt and Jeff') get along well with each other. Alan had an interview earlier today, with a family who have 2 little dogs. They are wanting some one to help them out for app a week in March. As I mentioned a bit earlier, Alan has to meet the dogs (and their owners) to see if there is a tidbit fit. More importantly, that the dogs and the owners feel comfortable with leaving their dogs with us. As mentioned, I have reflected upon many things and in a tidbitz nutshell, 'turn everything over to God' and leave it all to Him to direct your path.

As I have also shared, I really appreciate watching and listening to various ministries. During this time of tid 'reflection.' one of the main tidbits that keeps touhing my heart, is that 'we can do nothing without God.' In other words, we must depend upon Him to guide and direct us in ALL regards; and not to rely upon the matters or works of the flesh.

The various bittids I have been reflecting upon, were covered mightily by Joyce Meyer in her most 3 recent videos! There are NO coincidences, here folks! I am thankful for her wonderful encouraging teachings. Thank you Joyce! I recommend that those of you, who are curious, wanting to know more about God, best you tune into her! .joycemeyer.org

There are many resources and videos that she shares! Here are the 3 most recent videos that I enjoyed online.

JAN 09 Do Not Be Led by Your Head – Pt 1
JAN 10 Do Not Be Led by Your Head – Pt 2
JAN 12 Seven Hindrances to Prayer

Everything was validated and illuminated all the more to me! Wow! As Alan had the interview, we thought it best to put Shadow in our room, with the TV on. (he was fine!) And then, I had Amish with me, while we listened to 'Seven Hindrances to Prayer'. Right on! Very powerfully heartfelt!

Tidbit - Do not be afraid to ASK God for anything. The more you seek and have 'Prayer dialogue' with Him, the more you grow in your faith and trust in His awesome Promise of Provision.

Bittid - When one door closes, He opens another. ASK Him for His Favour and Grace. ASK Him to open the doors and also should there be any doors that need to be closed, ASK Him to close those doors. Look forward to His best. You need to do your part, by simply inviting Christ into your heart, and steadfastedly Rely upon Him and not the works of the flesh.

Hope this is a bit of an uplift to your tid spirits! Apart from Alan helping me to Seek Christ, Joyce Meyer, Charles Price, and many many other ministries have been hugely appreciated by me in my daily walk and growth in Christ. Again, the 3 most recent videos, Joyce shares, are exceedingly empowering!

I love this photo image of a daffodil! To me it brings such a good cheer!

Peace and God Bless.

Be thankful and Praise God in ALL Things!

Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Well, the festive season of Christmas and New Year's has come and gone! Again, may this be the best year for everyone!

To recap, Alan and I both picked up a 'bittidz bout of the flu' over the 'holidays.' Apparently, a lot of people have had it. I still have a bit of a chest cough; but it will disappear in time.

We still have Shadow with us; and as of this morning, we have a cute little pup, called 'Amish', staying with us, while his parents are partaking in a family reunion.

Reminds me of the wonderful tidbit time when my Aunt (my Dad's sister) turned 70 years young, and all the family members from far and wide, met at a resort and celebrated her major birthday. We were in Roros, Norway and the camadarie, the smorgasboards (herring rollmops, goat cheese, open faced sandwiches etc!) will forever remain a wonderful tidbitz memory to me. My Aunt and I were 'kindred' spirits. Apparently, I was the 'daughter' she never had; as she had 3 sons. She was lots of fun and was a 'young at heart' special person!

This morning, we woke up to a gorgeous sunrise and I was fortunate enough to catch a bittid glimpse of app 14 chickadees enjoying the buds (resemble pussy willows) on our magnolia tree. Interesting, how they can move so quickly in a tid group!

Tidbit - Live each and every day, with a grateful and joyful heart. There is always Blessings to be thankful for! Praise Him in ALL things.

Bittid - Ask and Seek Him daily to 'make your way straight'. To be guided and directed as per His Will, His Purpose, and His Plan. Once you invite Christ into your heart, He never leaves you. The Holy Spirit of Christ lives within you; and by His Grace, you are given the Gift of Grace. You will also be able to discern between Truth and deception; as He IS the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE.

Peace and God Bless.

Make it an awesome 2014!

Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

January 1st, 2014! Wow! It is a new canvas that is put before each and every one of us! New beginnings, new reflections, new appreciations, new everything in a tidbit nutshell!

Alan and I stayed up til the midnight hour, watched on T.V. the 'Countdown' in Times Square, New York! So exciting! In the past, I always had a bit of a difficulty in letting the old year go; and yet then as soon as the New Year arrives, jubilant celebration! This year, I had no laments for this past year. In fact, it has gone out the window! We are looking to broaden our horizons in 2014!

Normally, we bring in the New Year (just after midnight) with a tid toast of champagne. We did not do that this tidbitz time. Instead, we simply Thanked Him for our Blessings and our 'bevy of doggies.' Quite the domesticated and peaceful domain. We are helping 2 families that wanted to spend some holiday time with each other; so we are looking after their 2 dogs for a short bittid while. We have cared for them before; and they are wonderful dogs. They have completely relaxed in our home and Shadow, has been a good host to these 2 lovely ladies.

Alan earlier brought me some champagne with a bit of orange juice (stretches the champagne!) and we toasted 'Skal' to the New Year. Today, it is quite mild, with high clouds. There was even a bittidz attempt of sunshine.

As mentioned in my most recent post, we have reflected much on the events of the past year; and at the same bittid time, are re evaluating our choices for the future. It gets down to. the value of spending time with those you wish to be with. As the tidbit expression goes, which my Dad always told me, was that 'you can take a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.' In tid retrospect, those words are valuable tidbits of advice. Thank you, Dad, for your good counsel! They make good prudent tidbitz sense. We have learned and observed that one makes time for whom they wish to spend time with. Well, we have seen things first hand; and as a united team, both Alan and I will make the bittidz best of each and every day that unfolds.

Am also appreciating the little chickadees chirping and hopping about on the branches of our majestic magnolia tree outfront. They are thoroughly enjoying the 'pussy willow' buds!

Tidbit - Keep things simple, act with Grace, and always be thankful to Him, for your daily Blessings.

Bittid - Treat each day as a new canvas; filled with HOPE and LOVE. "Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you." It is how you treat others that matter in the end.

To all those reading my posts, both Alan and I wish you a Happy New Year! May 2014 be the best one yet for you and your loved ones. We wish you the best; and as my Dad also used to say to me: 'Happy Sailing.'

My Dad loved boats and the water! He and I would go out in the middle of the night, and move / push logs away that were threatening the community wharf. I enjoyed those bittids of moments; everyone else was asleep; save for us. And the fishing in the early mornings and coming home with a freshly caught grills (those were allowed to be caught in those days. Grills is the name for a 'baby salmon'). He and I would go, catch the grills, come home, and cook it over the fireplace grill, and serve it with 'eggs over easy' which was a wonderfully appreciative Viking type of treat.

Now that I think about it, I used to do a lot with my Dad and upon pondering, he taught me much. Alao my Dad would say to me; 'If you choose to marry a carpenter, that would be just fine with me." It is only as of late, that I understand the spiritual wisdom behind those enpowering words.

So, I raise my glass to my parents; and to all other loved ones who are no longer with us. 'Skal to Absent Friends.' Those of you around the world, if you feel compelled, 'raise your glasses too, to your loved ones and say 'Skal to Absent Friends.' It is a gentle bit of comfort, methinks.

Also, for those of you going through tough times, do not allow the tough times to distract you from your dreams, or dictate your life, and thus pull you down. Turn EVERYTHING over to Him and know He Provides, as per His loving Promise to each and every one of us. The circumstances you may be in, look at them appreciatively and Give Him Thanks. You will learn that from adversities, you move forward all the more, when you Rely totally upon Him.

I have always loved rainbows, and they claim an extra special tidbitz place in my heart! I am like a little tid kid when I see one! (Remember, you must become like a child, to enter the Kingdom of God.') I took this photo, a few bittidz years ago; and it is of a 'DOUBLE RAINBOW!!' A Double Wow!! Live appreciatively one day at a time, with childlike appreciation; and treat each and every day as a wonderful Gift of Grace from Him.

I love the tidbits from the 2 following verses, from Philippians 4:6&7,as the words speak major volumes to me!
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."
"And the Peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension. shall guard your hearts and your minds in Jesus Christ."
Also, the last 2 verses (8&9) are good bittids of wisdom too!
"Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let you mind dwell on these things.
"The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things; and the God of peace shall be with you."

May those wonderful verses be of empowering encouragement to you, in 2014, to 'keep up the good fight', to steadfastedly stay and endure the course, whatever it may be or take you. 'He IS the Way, the Truth, and the Life.' Do not quit; as He has an awesome Plan for you! You simply need to 'Trust in Him, with all your heart, and He will Provide the rest.'

Peace and God Bless.

Happy New Year!

Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Here we are on the verge of New Year's Eve of 2013; and about to step into a new tidbit year, 2014! Three hundred and sixty five days, each day being like a brand new tidbitz canvas! Sounds refreshingly resilient, methinks!

This past bittid year has been a real year of bittidz 'learning!' We are looking forward to living in Thanksgiving, in Love, in Hope, in Faith, in Trust, as we continue our daily walk in Christ.

Tidbit - Seek Wisdom and Understanding daily. Be steadfast in your Prayers, regardless of your circumstances.

Bittid - 'Ask, and Ye shall receive.' 'Seek, and Ye shall find.' 'Knock, and a door shall be opened unto you.'

In closing, we are grateful for 2013, as we have gone through many an 'interesting' experience in human nature. Lots of pondering, reflecting, and both Alan and I feel, this is going to be our 'breakthrough year!' Here is to 2014!

I like this photo image of TLC encouragement! We have many Blessings to be thankful for! 'Praise Him in ALL Things!'

Happy New Year!

Peace and God Bless.

Again, 'Merry Christmas!'

Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

We have received approx half a foot of snow, since last night. Amazing that the weather forecast was not only right tid on, but the timing also, was for app 10 pm last night! Alan had just let our 'pup' Shadow out for his final nightly bit business; and the snow was just starting to fall; as if "right on bittidz schedule!" We three, had a good and solid tidbitz sleep; perhaps the quietness that falling snow brings to a neighbourhood.

Shadow LOVES the snow! He is like a little kid (well a large one at that) and scampers about with unbridled vim, zeal, and vigour. Methinks, if we could train Shadow to pull us (well Alan) on short skis, in the snow! LOL!! Or maybe even a sleigh, for us both! LOL! He is very strong!

We are thankful it is the tidbit weekend and also for Shadow. He has been a real Blessing! We have received a kind invitation to a Christmas party; but we will have to give it a pass. We do not want to leave Shadow here (he is not ready to be left at home); and nor do we wish to leave him in the car (cool temperatures or not). That would not be good 'parenting' methinks at this bittid stage; as he is still a 'puppy.' (all 100 pounds of him and he is still growing!). So, we will make our regrets and enjoy the cosy winter wonderland that He has provided for us out here.

Tidbit - Embrace each and every day! Be like a 'Shadow,' full of 'childlike' wonder and joyful enthusiasm! Treat and live each and every day as if it is a mini thanksgiving and / or a 'Christmas!'

Bittid - Always have a genuineness, an empathy, and an appreciative understanding towards all whom you meet. In short, act with Grace and have a grateful heart!

Again, 'Merry Christmas!' to all who read my posts. Here is a photo image of the wonderful Poinsetta flower / plant! Again, many Blessings, that He has created, to be thankful for!

Peace and God Bless.

Merry Christmas!

Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Woke up to a gorgeous wintery and frost filled morning! Cool temperatures (minus 4 degrees Celsius here); but an expanding sunrise, that is attempting to permeate throughout the high cloud coverage. Chickadees are happily chirping on our splendid magnolia tree, that is right out front! Tis the season, methinks!

Am extra appreciating my 'elixir' of coffee as well! I just reread my December 17th post: Christmas spirit! , and would like to comment a tidbitz further. Yesterday afternoon, I tuned into the ministry of Dr. Charles Stanley of 'In Touch Ministries,' and again, a wonderful message! I had missed his program on Sunday; so this was a 'catch up' for me. To hear his December 15th sermon, Christmas: Teaching Us To Give, you can access his website: www.intouch.org/. Again, NO coincidences! For those of you, who need a bittidz of an uplift, tune into his solid teachings!

Christmas is many things to people. The main one to us, is celebrating the Birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas can be a joyful time; but also can be a very sad time for many. Be it the loss of a loved one(s), ill health, and / or lack or loss. However, it is in the 'giving' and continuing to trek on, in being a Blessing and a 'cheerful giver' to others. You might be experiencing your challenges, but there is always someone who is in a worse situation than yourself. Be it a warm smile, a gentle word of encouragement, a kind random act of kindness. You never know what impact or tidbit difference that may make to someone less fortunate than yourself.

When I was putting out the Christmas decorations the other day, I had a 'replay' in my mind of many Christmas' spent with family. I am thinking of my parents, when I was a child. Those were awesome Christmas! Would enjoy our festive Christmas dinner on the 24th December, have one present to open (usually cosy pjs, which was always appreciated!), then stockings on Christmas morning, then a wonderful breakfast, which included champagne! Then we 'did the tree!' My poor parents; presents and toys strewn everywhere, amongst little squeals of laughter and joy! There was enough leftovers from the 24th, to tide us through the holidays. In those days, as a family, we were invited to good friends for the 25th; so I ended up having 2 Christmas dinners!!

When I married and had children (with my first husband), I tried to continue to do the same; including my parents or his parents in the mix. When we divorced, I still attempted to include various family members. Of course, with the divorce, the kids also enjoyed 2 Christmas meals!!

Now, I am a 'young grandma' and remarried. Alan and I just celebrated our 11th anniversary! It does not feel like eleven years and we are thankful for one another. That being said, we do our best to appreciate the 'spirit of Christmas.' The decorations bring back many a happy tid memory; which causes me to smile every time I pass by them! Also, Shadow is being 'well behaved' with the added Christmas touches.
He also likes the Christmas music! And eventhough I may be a bit 'off key' in my singing, it feels good to sing or hum the carols outloud! LOL!

Tidbit - Be of good cheer to all you meet. Again, you never know how your interaction may be a Blessing to one in need of a major uplift etc. Plus, it is enlightening to the giver! It is continuing to have a positive attitude of Hope, Faith, and Trust in Our Heavenly Father; knowing He Provides! Keep on trekking, folks! As Christ says: "Love one another, as I have loved you."

Bittid - Take this time to be all the more appreciative and grateful for your Blessings. Be thankful too, for His Son, the Gift of Grace and your Saviour!

Think this bittid photo image of the poinsettias brings forth good cheer! If you are not in the 'Christmas spirit', turn it around and make it happen.' 'Merry Christmas!'

Peace and God Bless.

Christmas spirit!

Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Just finished putting out a few Christmas decorations. They have been stored in our garage and I was able to get to 3 boxes! The rest of the decorations are not easy to get to; but the ones I picked, were amongst my tidbit favourites. They are old decorations, from years past. Some from my parents, some from Alan's parents. We managed to bring the 'Christmas spirit' into our wee living room / dining room. A lot of the decorations brought back many a happy memory of Christmas to me; so it took me a bittid longer to do the decorations. Also, because we are taking care of Shadow and dogs in the next short while, methinks it is tid best to keep things simple. ie. Fewer decorations and placed up high, out of reach from doggies' paws and jaws! LOL!

My Mum loved Christmas and I was very fortunate to have celebrated Christmas the festive way we did. When I had my children, I attempted to do the same with them. I look back and I think how did I ever do it? But, you do. The decorations I have put out, each have a wonderful story behind them; and it is that joyfulness that is radiating from within!

Again, Alan and I have much to be thankful for! We live one bit day at a time, with Hope, Faith, and grateful hearts.

Tidbit - It is 'keeping things simple' and having appreciation for the little things!

Bittid - Be a cheerful giver; or do not give at all. Be a Blessing to all you meet. If you have your challenges, rise above them, act with Grace, and be of encouragement to others. Act with kindness, empathy, and compassion.

The photo image of the turkey certainly looks delicious! We are Prayful too, that we will enjoy a turkey meal. Regardless, we have lots to be thankful for. Praise Him in ALL Things.

The tidbitz photo image of the holly reminds me of the beautiful large holly tree we had in our garden, when I was a child. We used to enjoy giving it away as gifts at Christmas; as well as spreading it throughout the house. It was so festive and uplifting! Alan grew up with 10 holly trees in his garden, and starting from age seven, he sold sprigs of holly to those who lived within a 5 to 6 block radius in his neighourhood.

Apparently, a department store would sell bittidz sprigs of holly in a shoe box for $1.00. Well Alan thought he would do the same, save he would sell the sprigs for fifty cents! He did that for many years (until age 14 app) and he always had orders for the next coming year! When he was about to move, in his early twenties, he picked some large bags of holly and went to all those who supported him; and as a thank you, he gave the bags away for free! Much to their delight and surprise! Methinks, this is what the Christmas spirit is all about!

Peace and God Bless.