SUNDAY MEMORIES
Judy Wills
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Well well well – November is upon us again. It’s time to pack away the Halloween things for another year.
We don’t decorate much for Halloween – not like our neighbors do. But that’s okay. I grew up doing “Trick or Treat” around our neighborhood, and never thought anything about it, except how much fun my friends and I were having. There are many people today who are totally and completely against Halloween. I’m not opposed to it, and some fellow Christians will question how that can be when I am a professing believer. But there it is – it is a personal choice. I don’t go beyond just having a good time costuming up and enjoying time with my friends.
In any case, about the only decorating we do is this little “witch” that I found in Cracker Barrel some years ago, and I thought was cute.
I’m not exactly sure what should go on top of her, but I put this happy pumpkin head that has a small light bulb inside. I like the entire look that it has, and have had several people comment on how they like it.
When September and Fall arrives, I usually change out my flag wreath on the front door for this Fall wreath. It’s not terribly elaborate, but that’s okay…we like it.
However, now that November is here, it’s time to think about Thanksgiving. And so I will change out my Fall wreath for my Pilgrim, and he will stay all month. I really enjoy this guy.
I saw the following statement on facebook recently, and agree with it completely. It’s a shame that we have to remind ourselves that we need to take time to be thankful – for just everything. God is so very good and gracious and giving and loving and…..I can’t even begin to think of all the wonderful things God has done for/given to us. That shames me. And so I try to be sure and thank my God every day for His glorious mercy and grace and generosity to me and my family.
Credit Google Search and facebook
I’ve seen some friends on facebook who are doing a “31 days of thankfulness” – posting something different they are thankful for each day. Sounds like a great thing to do. It also reminds us to be thankful in all things.
And that brings up another point – being thankful in all things – no matter what the situation. Some friends and we were recently discussing the fact that “no matter what our situation, or think our situation is – someone is ALWAYS worse off than we are.” Tends to make me not want to complain about my aches and pains! And so…Thanks be to God – I am so much better off than I think I am.
…give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Judy is living in Central Florida with her retired U.S. Air Force husband of 50+ years. Born in Dallas, Texas, she grew up in the Southwestern United States.She met her husband at their church, where he was attending the university in her town. After college and seminary, he entered the Air Force, and their adventures began.They lived in eight of our United States, and spent six years in Europe, where their oldest daughter was born. She was a stay-at-home mom for many years .
Judy has always been involved with music, both playing the piano and singing. Always interested in exercise, she was an aerobic dancing instructor, as well as a piano teacher for many years, and continues to faithfully exercise at home.
After moving to Central Florida, she served as a church secretary for nearly nine years.Her main hobby at this point in time is scanning pictures and 35mm slides into the computer. She also enjoys scrapbooking.She and her husband have two married daughters and four grandchildren, including grandtwins as well as a great-grandson and a great-granddaughter. She and her husband enjoy the Disney parks as often as possible.
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