I was awarded the Versatile Blogger award by Paulette of Paulette's Blog .  Since Paulette is a new blogging friend, I graciously accepted this award.  Many of my long time blogging friends now have award free blogs.  So I'm sure I'm breaking all the rules by not nominating 15 blogs. I have so many wonderful encouraging blogger friends that have been so supportive over the years.  I've had the privilege of meeting some of them in person.  It's so different when you already know someone's heart from their writing.  It's like …

In today's world, it can be so easy to get distracted.  So many voices vying for my attention. What voice do I listen to? The one who tells me I'm not pretty enough, good enough, thin enough?   The one who creates doubt and fear within me?   The one who says your situation will never change?   I make the daily choice to listen to the voice of Truth! I'm linking up with Amy of Signs, Miracles and Wonders for Then Sings My Soul Saturday . Blessings and love,

It's Thankful Thursday and my heart is overwhelmed with love and gratitude.  You see, yesterday was my birthday.  It was the best birthday I ever had! So on this Thankful Thursday I wanted to share my day with you. This was my desk with so many flowers.  Each child brought in a flower and gave it to me. Each morning all of the three and four year old Pre-K classes gather in the Ramada to say the pledge of allegiance together.  And then they called me up as everyone sang Happy Birthday to Miss Debbie. Check out the birthday cake.  There wasn't a …