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Word Filled Wednesday ~ Living Water


It's Word Filled Wednesday and I'm linking up with Internet Cafe Devotions

This photo was taken by Richard Doyle, my friend Tina's stepfather.  I'm truly amazed at his talent for photography and his willingness to allow me to share.

Living in the desert of Arizona, I know what it's like to be thirsty.  I keep a water bottle handy at all times to quench my thirst. 

But Jesus was speaking with the Samaritan woman at the well about a different kind of thirst. 

Only Jesus could provide this kind of water.

How thankful I am for this living water.  It's amazing that He provides this free gift to all who receive Him.  His Holy Spirit resides within each believer. 



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Birthday Tribute to My Mom


It would have been my mom's birthday today.  However, a little over five years ago she died. 

This photo was one of my dad's favorite pictures of her.  Dad loves Marilyn Monroe and we always thought my mom looked like her in this photo.  What do you think?  Maybe just a little?


As a teenager from Brooklyn, NY Mom and her friends went to Sheepshead Bay to rent horses. I think my mom and dad's first date was horseback riding.  Later, when she and my dad moved to Florida she had the opportunity to take lessons.  She loved to jump and often lingered behind so she could help groom the horses. 

My mom could never just sit and watch TV. She'd always have something in her hands to do.  Needlepoint, knitting, sewing ...she loved it.  Unfortunately, I didn't inherit that gene from her.

But I found a few momentos from her.

Mom prayed that one day she'd be a grandma.  Finally in 1985, my brother Steve and his wife Barb were pregnant.  My mom was so excited.

Here she is with grandchildren Katie and Kristin.

My mom never got to meet Kevin Cummings.  He and Kristin will be married in September.  I know my mom would have loved to witness this wedding.

But I'm so thankful that my mom was able to celebrate her 75th and last birthday in Phoenix with me. 

How thankful I am that she was a Christian.  I'm looking forward to the day when I will see her again in heaven.

In the meantime ...happy birthday Mom!


Love,

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TSMSS ~ America the Beautiful



It's Then Sings My Soul Saturday when I link up with Amy of Signs, Miracles and Wonders

In honor of Independence Day, I thought I'd post this video of the Gaither Vocal Band singing "America the Beautiful".



I'm so thankful to God for this beautiful land in which we live and for the freedoms we all too often take for granted. 

Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July weekend! 

Blessings and love,
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Fitness Friday ~ Dance


I love to dance!  I'm not that good at it but that doesn't stop me from trying.  As a child, my mom enrolled me in dance classes because I was such a klutz.  I tripped going up and ...down the stairs. 

I found this photo from a dance recital.  I know ...don't laugh.

I was the Captain of my high school twirling team and choreographed our routines. 

Several years ago I took an adult dance class from Sheryl Cooper (Alice Cooper's wife).

However, I've never danced like the young people I see on the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance".  I'm amazed at their talent and some of them haven't even had much training.  Greg and I enjoy watching this show together.

So, this brings me to the point of this Fitness Friday post.  I told you last week that I've not been consistent in my exercise for the past six months.  And that resulted in my gaining some weight.  If you missed it, you can read all about it here

I know there's no excuse but stress, lack of exercise equipment and triple digit weather have caused some challenges for me.  This week I've done my walk/jog three times.  If I don't get out early enough, it's just too hot. 

So I had to think of alternatives. 

What about dance?  After all, National Dance Day is coming up.

(Photo Credit: Dizzy Feet Foundation)

Dizzy Feet Foundation is an organization founded in 2009 to help underprivileged young people realize their dreams of becoming professional dancers.  You can find out all about it on their website.  

In honor of National Dance Day, two fabulous Hip Hop choreograhers Tabitha & Napoleon D'umo have put together a fun dance routine and posted it online.  So you can learn it at your own pace and best of all ...in the privacy of your own home.  

Believe me, I've never danced a hip hop routine in my life.  But there's plenty of time to learn it by July 31st.  Are you game?  Think of all the calories you'll be burning.

Check out the video and see what you think, OK?  
 


If you take one segment a day and then practice, we might be ready for National Dance Day.  I would love to hear what you think about this.  So add your comments below, OK?

And don't forget to hop over to Sandy's blog God Speaks Today to hear what she's sharing on this Fitness Friday.  We also have a new contributor to Fitness Friday this week.  Barbie of My Freshly Brewed Life has a great post today.  Check it out  and be blessed and encouraged.

Blessings, love and ...healthy living!

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