Counting on the last day of June 2015 #1121-1125

1121. Grateful to have spent 3 weeks taking care of my older brother, Tom

          Before he choose to shave his beard off

1122. grateful he decided to shave off his beard, he looks so handsome

                                 After he shaved!

1123. grateful for the safety the Lord has provided in the midst of several falls, bruises, bumps and cuts for Terry, Tom and I these past few weeks

1124. grateful that He has intentionally choose me as His friend
"I am a Friend of God."

1125. grateful for a bed, soft, warm that I can retreat to tonight

gratitude = grand parenting times 4

Easter Break was spent in Dallas Tx this year loving on my three granddaughters and new grandson Jacob Michael Jr. tagged now on instagram as #threesistersandamister. It was the best trip ever to visit Jacob, Carrie and the kids.

You can see by these pictures that these 3 big sisters are loving this new brother. There were so many highlights of this trip I am not sure where to begin however I will say that a 3 hour late night time hearing my daughter Carrie's heart and my early morning time reading and listening to the Word during Holy Week with Eden were a couple of my favorite times .... Thank you Father for the gift of children their spouses and grandchildren. 

I am so Blessed.

gratitude = grand parenting # 1113-1120

1113. 27.5 degrees outside in Minnesota

1114. extended time to read and write

1115. 23 days until I arrive in Texas

1116. the gift of hearing the train in the background

1117. an opportunity to pray

1118. family and Friday night pizza

1119. clean clothes fresh out of the laundry

1120. a new grandson Holden Arthur Pederson

Monday Blank Page on Tuesday

I think I indicated my intention was to write at least once a week on Monday's and here I am, already having missed one week and even a day as it is Tuesday, September 23 ...

I'm OK with this as it is the beginning of a new school year and it tends to be a busy time for me .... however some things that I find myself grateful for today are:

The end of one season and the beginning of another:

Last Summer Friday morning donuts

Back to school shopping at MOA with Girls Group (that's Catherine under that bear costume)

A new school year at Edinbrook Elementary serving alongside of several teachers in the area of EL (English Learners)

A new part time job at LifeWay, Maple Grove

A new ministry at NHC Life Groups (an opportunity to serve with the golfer)

The color of the leaves changing as I walked home from church this past Sunday reminding me that He never changes

The good health of all of my family members and the eager anticipation of two new grandchildren this winter

Another birthday celebrated; Sid turns 7

The start-up of a new ministry year with HopeWatchers 

The continued discipline of growing in prayer, the word, and the fellowship of believers

Just an overall gratefulness for Who He is and how much He loves me!

Baby Beckett Turns One!

Hard to believe this little guy turned one on July 28th .... His dad and mom planned an awesome 1st birthday party at a nearby park.

Let the Celebration Begin!

First a lot of food was eaten by all Beckett's family and Friends

Then the games were played ... loved this game where all the party friends tried to convince Beckett to come to his favorite toy

Then it was time to open presents

Finally a homemade monster cupcake (specially crafted by Beckett's mom)

Happy Birthday Beckett! Your life has been a testimony of God's grace, peace and healing. I am praying that God continues to use you in a mighty way. I love you more, however Jesus loves you most!

In my inbox today ... can I hide my sin from God?

JEREMIAH 23:24 24 "Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them?" declares the Lord. "Do not I fill heaven and earth?" declares the Lord

Wow this was in my inbox today and was very convicting of my sin that I try to hide .... 

Really, do I think I can hide sin? 

I'm so sorry Lord. Please forgive me. 

And thank you Jesus for taking my sins upon the cross today!

It was 39 years ago, even though Lisa would like to think only 29 years have passed

Thirty nine years ago today I sat at Fairview Southdale Hospital thanking the Lord, the all-wise creator  for creating Lisa Ann Pederson. As I sat in the chair I was able to praise You, Lord for the honor of having created my first daughter in Your image, personally formed by You, for Your glory. Even though at this point in my life, as a new mom, I did not have a personal relationship with You Jesus, You were looking out for Terry and I and our good as we became parents for the very first time. How grateful I was for this day and for you Lisa. 

Today, I thank God for your strength and ability and for every desirable trait that the Lord has given you for surely He has been good to you. Loving that today is the day I get to celebrate your life, who you are, and who you continue to become as a young women.

I love you Lisa so much more and I am so grateful for your life and that you were my first, my oldest, my daughter! I  hope and pray  you have a wonderful birthday year filled with many blessings from the Lord as you choose to follow Him daily!

"I have not greater Joy than to hear that my 

 children are walking in the truth." 3 John verse 4 

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He Lives!

1007. Grateful that He Lives in me

1008. Grateful that we were able to celebrate Easter here:

Adam gives directions for the Easter basket hunt

Time to color the eggs

1009. Grateful we were able to celebrate Easter here:

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1010. Grateful for His forgiveness

1011. Grateful for the sunrise

1112. Grateful for the sunset

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Happy Birthday Renee!

I am so very grateful for this young woman, my daughter-in-law, Renee, and the celebration of her life today! I have been totally blessed with the most amazing, caring, loving, and kind daughter-in-law. 

I love her as the wife to Adam (my son) and the mom to 

Beckett (my grandson). 

I love the way she smiles and brings encouragement to my family and everyone around her. 

Renee, you are strong and sensitive to the needs of others.

I am thankful you are, who God has made you to be, a woman, full of grace and mercy. 

Happy Birthday ... I love you so much!

Day 4

So very grateful for the gift of coming to visit family in TX  .... 

So very grateful for the time with Annika learning not only reading, writing and math but what foods are carbs and how her body feels different when she drinks water before meals

So very grateful for Eden who is eager to learn alongside of her big sister and cares so well for that little sister

So very grateful for the littlest Davis girl and how she kisses me on the cheek and says "Nana come, Nana watch me."

Family is such a gift and I feel so blessed ....

So very grateful 

Day 3 .... Daughters and Granddaughters out for a walk

Nora (2), Eden (4), Annika (almost 6)

Eden took this picture

Day 2 in TX

Yep, I am in TX with my son-in-law, daughter, and 3 granddaughters. One on the primary reasons I came was to help, support, and encourage my daughter as my oldest granddaughter (6 years old) was in the hospital with a new diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes and is now home. Life has changed for this family dramatically but the same God of last week is present in this home today. 

I have seen my family love, support and pray for this adjustment. I have seen my oldest granddaughter learning to live differently when it comes to food, blood sugars, insulin and I am more than amazed at how well she is responding. Some kids are so resilient and I am seeing this in my sweet Annika. She is the same, happy, content, and trusting little girl she was last week before this new routine. Her mommy does such a great job explaining about carbs and numbers, snacks and of taking blood sugars and giving insulin.  

I love being here and just watching all the learning and loving that is going on in so many ways. So grateful for the gift of being able to come to TX!

ps I also saw today ways my only son and daughter-in-law are supporting from a distance as Carrie opened "this" package .... no coincidence that this morning before getting the mail Carrie and I were talking at the park about how she wants Annika to still be able to cook and make snacks with her in the kitchen! I love this  family and I am seeing yet one more time how good God is!

"this" package

His Power to Protect and His Grace to Restore (1000 gifts)

986. grateful for the Sati series for November on gratefulness 

987. my list lies open on the table as I count everything as gratefulness

988. the Word read aloud

989. the garland of grace I have put on

990. grateful to be preoccupied with Him this morning

991. a hug from the golfer before going off to work

992. the moments of processing aloud some hard stuff with a friend

993. Saturday morning: waking up in the golfers arms

994. This Scripture; "Praise the Lord; Praise God our Savior! For each day He carries us in His arms." Psalm 68:19

995. a caring call from our son-in-law Josh

996. grateful to be His daughter

997. grateful He is overjoyed with me

998. one new son-in-law to come .... Love you Dustin!

999. each desert I must pass through

1000. knowing His power to protect and His grace to restore both Kelley and I

finding joy in Friday night pizza

971. "In the beginning ...

972. Your word that displays wonder

973. the golfer and how he cares for me

974. Caribou coffee from Kelley, Ashley, and the Larson kids

975. unexpected struggles and fears

976. first days of school

977. my freedom in Christ and our countries freedom

978. His mercies new each morning

979. rest that leads to sleep

980. a job with benefits

981. that I am a sheep who belongs to the Shepherd

982. evening walks with the golfer

983. time away at Camp Shamineau

984. the thoughts, words and actions of my co-worker, Courtney

985. finding joy in what matters,

Friday night pizza!

 

 

 

 

need I say more?

The daddy's hands that hold tight!

The Next Generation of Pederson's

A couple of recent journal entries (take notice of the dates and times)

Sunday, July 28, 2013 7:30 am

Oh Father, thank you that Adam and Renee are in Your hands as you go before them in the birth of baby Beckett. We love You and we want the best for all, Give each of them peace, protection and health according to Your will. We rejoice that You have made each of us in Your image and You've known this day before any of us were born.

The Pederson Boys



 Also, Father be present with Kelley, as she is struggling physically and emotionally as she carries the twins soon to be born for Amy and Eric. I pray for peace, protection and health for Kelley and the twins. Help each of us navigate the emotions of carrying the twins and then passing them on to Amy and Eric. Father, I trust you! Thank You Father that everything comes from You; everything exists by Your power and is intended for Your Glory ....
Romans 11:36



3:30 pm

Bring Beckett safely from Renee's womb Psalm 22:9 and lead Beckett to trust you and know you. Be Beckett's God now from the moment he is born. As Adam and Renee walk with you with integrity; Blessed are their children after them. 
Proverbs 20:7

 

And then there were 3

Beckett Brady Pederson

6 lbs, 12 oz 20 and 1/2 inches long

at 7:19 pm Sunday, July 28, 2013

 

 

Tuesday, July 30, 2013 11:30 am

 

Oh Father, so many things going on in my head .... help me have the mind of Christ today. Thank you Father "that you do not ignore the suffering of the needy ... that You have not turned and walked away. Thank You that you listen to our cries for help. "

Psalm 22:24 



loving the practice of gratitude numbers 963 - 970

 

963. The flowers the golfer planted in the backyard; breath-taking

 

 

 

 

 

964. a summer day to hang sheets on the line; finding ourselves

safe and comfortable

 

 

 

965. my favorite book; The Bible, a few other good books, 

a journal, colored pens,

a cup of coffee, and water; thoughtful

 

966. a quote heard today; "Leadership is an action not a position."

 

967. taco salad for dinner

 

968. text messages of encouragement received

 

969. text messages of encouragement sent

 

970. a friend asks for prayer after a recent

diagnosis and surgery for cancer