Great Blessings

This past weekend we were reminded of just how blessed we are to have had our children move closer to us...in the same state...only 3 hours away.  Carl and I had a great visit with Charlie & Nichole and her parents, the Daviduks.  But, we were reminded that this time of year, you always carry a coat when you leave home.  It was very cold and windy, but the company was warm and welcoming. 

Then we very much said our prayers of thankfulness that they were no longer living in a northern state caught up in the devastating storm of the past few days.  They have friends remaining in the north, and our hearts and prayers go out to all those effected by the intensitiy of Hurricane Sandy.  Living in the Florida panhandle, close to the Gulf Coast, our state and friends/family have been affected many times over the years.  One brother lives on the coast in Alabama and has been affected by storms and the oil spill.  But God is good and in control.  The best we can ever pray for is to be a prepared Christian in the event of any catastrophy.

Our younger son Mike is helping with the Greek Food Festival (Phillips Road) again this year (and yes, we are blessed that he lives right here in Tallahassee).  So, be sure to add this annual event to your calendar for Friday and Saturday.  Our church is holding their Fall Fun Festival also Saturday from 11am-3pm at our property located on Grenville Road, off Proctor Road (or Pisgah Church Road if coming from the other direction).  Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the food, fun and fellowship of this event!

Count your blessings, name them one by one...it's so easy to complain (which I do my fair share of), but when you start comparing them to your blessings...see what God has done.