My Amazing Friend

When I think of her... my eyes fill with tears (I miss her - we haven't had much of a chance to really sit down for a heart to heart lately)... my heart swells with pride because I can call her friend. How blessed I am to have a friend like her! A true friend - the there-through-ups-and-downs, never-lets-you-down, knows-what-your-thinking, edifying and encouraging kind of friend.

I know she came from GOD to me. At a time in my life when I needed her. Me, pregnant with a very attached young toddler, and she, doing such a fine job with three boys (did I mention she is an amazing mom). God hooked us up, at first mostly for play dates for the kids. She would take my crying little boy, to play with hers so he would be used to being away from mom, long enough for me to go to the hospital to bring home the sister. I am sure she has no idea how much of a blessing she has been to me over the years. I wish I had the words to express how much I appreciate her. She taught me about bringing up boys (up til now I had only had a girl... and didn't really have a clue how to raise a boy), how to love my husband unconditionally, how to respect, speak kindly, but firmly... always building my home in love. She has built me and edified me in so many ways... over cups of coffee and cookies, with tears and laughter... Most especially through the Word of God. Countless times we have shared Scriptures over the phone or email or at the kitchen table. She taught me to be resourceful, to coupon. I thought I would hate it, but I loved it... got addicted as a matter of fact for a while, til life got a little busier than normal.

Life changes, Seasons come and go... and for now our season is a season of busyness, tending to our families and other matters, I miss her, but I know in my heart she is always just a phone call or an email away. And sooner or later, we will have that cup of coffee together again. Our kids are growing up... Time is passing... Life goes on... but memories of our times together linger forever in the heart.

SHE is a truly amazing woman. She inspires me, encourages me strive for my goals and dreams, motivates me to live for my Lord and Savior. And what would she say about this... Her very own words... "ohhhh, you r sweet! Thank you! Though the truth is i just know the amazing One!" And she does, she is Amazing because HE created her to be! A beautiful friend inside and out. One of a kind... my friend - Beth.

I love you and your family. Thank you for all the blessings you have bestowed on me. Thank you for your friendship.

Night Night Farm by Amy Parker w/ Giveaway - Ended

Congratulations to our Winner - Lynne In Night Night , Farm by Amy Parker, parents and little ones will unwind as sweet farm animals in pj's say goodnight to their farm, their mommies and daddies, and to God. Rhyming verse, calming artwork, and whimsical renditions of favorite farm animals in their cozy beds will make this bedtime book a favorite for years to come. My Thoughts: This book is so adorable. I am already loving that one day I will be able to use it with my grandchildren. It is a hard back padded type cover. The pages are board book style with beautiful illustrations, brightly colored and full of the most adorable farm animals you've ever seen. They will capture your heart, as well as you child's. Each page consists of a different animal going to sleep, written in poetic style with the animal sound and name of the animal at then end of each prose. The last page affirms how God made all these animals and "me too"! The child will learn about

WildFlower - Review and Giveaway - Ended

Creatively gifted, college student Chloe Moray (portrayed by Nathalia Ramos, known for BRATZ, Arrested Development , House of Anubis ) finds solace from a difficult childhood in her extraordinary art. But when an alarming dream begins to recur nightly, Chloe starts to believe that it might be a suppressed memory and that she may have witnessed a terrible crime as a little girl. Her search for peace takes her on a journey that forces Chloe to confront her past traumas and leads her to cross paths with Josh (Cody Longo, known for NOT TODAY, Hollywood Heights , Nashville), a young man dealing with his own painful loss. Together they find in each other someone they can trust

Prayer Works - Review and GIVEAWAY - ENDED

Winner - Chickie Brewer What’s Your Strategy? As kids grow, their prayer life needs to grow too—but how? Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick offer a strategy that kids can use to figure out how prayer works and just how powerful it is. Lots of great explanation is combined with fun activities, illustrations, and journaling prompts to get kids thinking and praying. This companion book to the movie War Room contains 32 perforated journal pages kids can use to write specific prayers and then post them on the walls in their prayer room—just like the characters in the movie.

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