Tuesday, October 2, 2007

ONE EXCITING WEEK !!





Lots of exciting things going on in our lives.

Unexpected "good mail" yesterday !!! This lovely children's book arrived from The United Kingdom for Aric from the Salem BoyZ


Here is the lovely inscription in the book. Thank you BoyZ. What a lovely surprise!!

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Mickey is now working!!!

He received a phone call on Tuesday from Tulsa Abstract, where he used to work, wanting him to come back to work. He told them he'd come in Wednesday at 8:30 to talk to them. Well, he went in and they put him right to work!!!

When God opens a door we believe in walking through it. Truly, with having to buy the new car in July very unexpectedly, this was a real blessing to us.

As I say over & OVER again, God is SOOO good to us!!

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On Wednesday Jacque's friend, Benny, left for Alaska for a couple of months. He is dredging for gold!!!!! Now how's that for excitement? His son, who works for him, is running his Furniture Rental Business.

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Thursday, Jacque was promoted to Senior Pharmacy Tech at her job with Walgreens. She has worked really hard and done very well during the 2 years she has been employed with them. This is a real nice raise so she is very delighted. We are so proud of her.
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Saturday night Don invited us over to dinner to celebrate his birthday!!

He called it "dinner" but actually it was a feast!!!

left to right: Mickey, Barbara, Don, Mary Lou & Bob I'm taking the picture!

The steak we were served was so big Mickey & I cut one in half, huge baked potato, green beans, Greek salad, hot french bread, tea.

As if THAT wasn't enough, we had cheesecake with strawberries & whip cream and flavored coffee for dessert.


Don & Barbara are our dear friends of 32 years that we traveled some with in our RV days and the ones we had planned to go to Nova Scotia with last June.

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Here is the new Cub Scout, Aric.

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As I shared with you yesterday our oldest son, David, has come back to Tulsa for awhile to stay with us. His oldest step-son Stoney made the long drive from California here with him.


This is our 17 year old grandson, Stoney, with Aric in the background.

Stoney is a top notch student who is a senior. We are very proud of him and so glad we got to see him even if it was for only a few hours.
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Since David & Stoney didn't get in until 2 a.m. Sunday morning and Stoney's flight back to California was 1:10 p.m. Mickey & I did not attend Church and took everyone out for a big breakfast at 10:30.

Susan, David, and Jacque
Backs of Stoney, Marc & Aric
Mickey taking the picture
Dave & Suzette on a cruise !!
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This is just before Mickey took Stoney to the airport.

Marc, Jacque, Stoney, Aric & David

We love these guys soooo much!!! Can you tell?

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Monday - Sohoilah and I met for a 2 hour lunch, gab fest again. I didn't get pictures this time! She is off AGAIN on a 9 day tour to DC, Boston, etc. but we'll be having lunch again when she returns.

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David is spending a few days with his brother, Marc but will be moving into our 5th wheel, which is parked in our back yard.

This 5th wheel is yet another example of God's plans and purposes for us.

When we returned to Coweta from our travels in May, 2004 we planned to sell the One Ton Ram Dully and the 30' Jayco 5th wheel.

The truck sold immediately and the 5th wheel did not.

God knew we were going to need that 5th wheel.
Our oldest daughter and son-in-love, Suzette and Dave, lived in it 3 months (Oct, Nov & Dec 2004) after they sold their home and were having a new one built.
Then Jacque lived in it after she came back to Tulsa in September 2005 after Katrina Hurricane. She was in it 15 months up until she recently bought her home.
Now it is ready and available to David to use during this time he is here with us.
We are so grateful for His watchfulness and care of us in ways we didn't even know we would need.
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Last but not least I just learned on Monday evening that my name was drawn by Janice of Wildflower Cabin for her Autumn Seasonal Giveaway!!!
It is a "sight unseen gift box of lovely treasures symbolizing this wonderful season".
YEAH!!!! When it arrives you can be sure I'll be showing it to all of you. Thank you in advance Janice. I love surprises!!
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Can you believe ALL of this has happened in the past week!!!!
We live a very exciting and wonderful life and never a dull moment.
Most importantly of all GOD IS AT WORK turning us into wine!

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35 comments:

groovyoldlady said...

Sounds like a week of wonderful blessings. God certainly IS good!

Pen of Jen said...

Wow! Aric is a GREAT looking Scout!!
How amazing is God???

Susan prayers are still coming from NM!
jENNIFER

Jen said...

Wow! You have had a busy week! So glad you are able to enjoy and see all the blessings God has to offer!

Just Mom said...

Well I think you all definitely deserve all these blessings heading your way. I am truly excited for you all.

Knit-Wit said...

We love Wind in the Willows. I'm sure you will enjoy it.

Robin said...

Wow - you HAVE had a week full of blessings!

Andrea said...

What a blessing. Looks like you all had a wonderful week.

... said...

all kinds of fun stuff.

i agree... God knew you would need that 5th wheeler. how nice that you do have it for family in need.

what kind of work will mickey be doing? will he be working full time? i know the money helps right now, but i can't help but think how this changes what normal life looks like for the two of you.

Michelle-ozark crafter said...

What a great week hon! I am still praying though!

Maxine said...

My goodness, Susan, do you ever have a busy and fulfilling life! So many blessings! Thanks for sharing them with us!

inspired said...

wow we're really pleased that you've had a good week Susan
praise the LORD ;]

Lori said...

Sounds like you had some fun times with your family. Enjoyed seeing the pictures.
So happy for Micky and his job. So true that God opens many doors for us all of the time.

Kelli said...

What a great week you had, Susan! It's so wonderful to be able to spend time with friends and family. Enjoy your new book, what a sweet friend to send it!Kelli

A Captured Reflection said...

What a week, wow! Now I know I just awarded you the Absolutely Fabulous Award, and now I am giving you another the You Lift me Up Award. I give these awards out with thought, and I could not pass you by! You truly do lift me up - see my latest post.

AdoptedAsHisOwn said...

You're doing that ol'catchup bloggin!! ha

Love the pics! I especially love seeing you in them. Isn't it amazing how I feel like I know you and I've never actually met you! When used correctly, the internet is such a wonderful thing!!

i've never read that children's book. i'll have to get it.

Karen said...

WOW! When God moves, He really moves!! So many wonderful blessings, Susan!

Karen said...

That is a great story of God taking care of needs before we even ask!

I'm so glad you get to have family around for a while.

Susan I really enjoy your blog. Thanks for sharing your life with us. I especially loved the "100 things about me and the rest of the story". Awesome!

Karen in Michigan

TO BECOME said...

Susan, You have really had a very full and wonderful week. God bless you and your family, my friend. connie from Texas

Frazzled Farm Wife said...

Wow...what a week you've had!

Your 5th wheel sure has had the "visitors"....what a blessing to have had it!

Momma Roar said...

It is all so exciting and I am so excited for all of you!!!

Unknown said...

What a full week!

I loved the testimony of the 5th wheel. It's amazing to watch how God works things.

Rita Loca said...

What a great week!

Kim @ Home Is Where The Heart Is said...

Dear Susan,
All I can say is WOW!

I also want to thank you for the nice comments you have been leaving for me at my blog....you are a sweetheart!

God bless!

Ruth said...

Wow Susan! You sure have been busy!! But, it certainly looks like a fun kind of busy. =o)

Lori said...

I forgot to mention that I like the Cub Scout picture of your grandson.
That looks familiar. Derek is in cub scouts too.

Anonymous said...

Susan,

I could read your joy in your praise! How wonderful to hear all your lovely news!

I have a neew blog where the names have chnged to protect our privacy. I do hope you will recall me :).

"Meredith Teagarden

Jennifer in MS said...

Wow Susan,
You do have a lot going on in your life right now! Sounds like a a lot of blessings!

Congrats on your hubby's new job!!

Susie said...

You truly were richly blessed. Loved seeing all your family photos. Everyone looks so happy!
((hugs))

Larissa said...

Yall have been busy! Isn't it amazing to see how God is working in your life when you look back? I love hearing other people tell of that too!!! Just like a sweet story! God bless!

Carole Burant said...

Oh Susan, what a truly wonderful and blessed week you had...makes you wish all our weeks were like that! lol I'm so happy for you, that everything seems to be falling into place...even Mickey getting a job:-) Wonderful!! xoxo

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Delurking quickly to tell you that your posts always make me smile :-)

Claire

MightyMom said...

woohoo, slack of a few days and look what I miss!!

Congrats to Jacque!

I was a Pharm Tech for 7 years starting in High School and ending just before I graduated Nursing School! It's a good job.

I never worked for Walgreens....many other companies though.

Barbara said...

So many posts to catch up on with you Susan. I will have to get to grips with Bloglines so that I can get to them as they come.

Jenny said...

I'm so glad you summed up your week in this post!
It was a busy week for you--filled with good things from God.
I love all the pictures, and being able to see those that are so dear to you. I also enjoyed your post about what God is doing in your life, with that new meme on Mondays. I hope I don't forget that next Monday; I might just join in with you!

Peculiar Blogs said...

I haven't been able to keep up with any blogs for months, but I am up before the sun rises this morning and decided to come "see you." What wonderful news. I read your prodigal son post, this post and your most recent post. Lots of changes going on!! I will be praying for everything and am rejoicing with you!