Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for cooler temps (we got a break from the 100+ with humidity).

My Salvation, The unconditional love of my heavenly Father

Bible Study on Tuesdays I am loving it, one of my friends is going now too

Food in the fridge and cabinets

Bible Journaling *I still really enjoy this*

The Friday before I had to have a molar, very back one on the bottom right pulled as it was way

loose. :(   I have genetic on both sides of having bad gums) saw the dentist today, however my bad 

gums, aren't (thankfully) as bad as we had initially thought, no cavities, but 4 cracked teeth *dentist said they most likely will be fine till later date, I have 1 very bad broken tooth, which will be crowned.

Next week *Monday* I will be getting a scaling done, deep root cleaning, they can only do 1/2 at a time because they have to numb you to do it.  I am thankful for my teeth not being worse

These beautiful clouds appeared on my way to and from Bible Study.

 

My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.  I am the Good Shepherd.  The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.  John 10:10-11

Sunday

 

Today's Verse for Sunday, August 17

1 Corinthians 13:12

12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; 

then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; 

then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

I love railroads and trains

this made a nice b/w photo.

I love when God gives me opportunities for 

photos when I am in need.

Wordless Wednesday

 

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

—John 15:13

AWWW Monday

 This is 5 of my kitties *#6 is the little black one you can only see her tail, she is only 3

months old, along with Graecie my mini weenie dog

Stormy Monday

 

Today's Verse for Monday, August 11

Psalms 119:28

28 My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me                    according to your word.

We got some much needed rain and a nice break in                          the heat.  I have been so busy with other things I                           totally forgot to show some achievements.

I am officially a certified storm spotter, I have always

enjoyed the weather, I decided it was time to do                            what I have always loved.  The difference                                               between the storm spotter and storm chaser: 

next step is to be AWS certified

A storm spotter and a storm chaser both                                              observe severe weather, but their roles                                             and motivations differ significantly.                                              Storm spotters are trained volunteers                                             who report on storms in their                                                        local area to the National Weather Service (NWS),                             while storm  chasers actively pursue storms to                                observe, document, and sometimes study                                     them, often traveling long distances. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Storm Spotters:

• Role:

Primarily focus on providing real-time reports                                   on storm conditions, such as hail size, wind                                 speed, and tornado sightings, to the                                        National Weather Service. 

• Motivation:

Driven by a desire to help their communities                                        by providing critical information for                                            issuing timely warnings. 

• Location:

Typically stay within their local area or county,                              often near their homes. 

• Training:

Often volunteers with organizations like                               SKYWARN, receiving training from the                                       National Weather Service. 

• Equipment:

May use radios for communication,                                                   but their primary tools are their eyes and                           observational skills. 

Storm Chasers:

• Role:

Actively track and follow storms, often                                             traveling long distances to get close                                                  to severe weather phenomena like tornadoes. 

• Motivation:

Driven by personal interest in severe weather,                          scientific research, or media documentation. 

• Location:

May travel hundreds of miles to intercept storms,                        often covering large areas. 

• Training:

May have formal meteorological training or                                      be self-taught, but often have extensive                                knowledge of storm dynamics and forecasting. 

• Equipment:

May use sophisticated equipment, including                             weather stations, radar,                                                                   and communication systems. 

Key Differences:

• Primary focus: Spotters report,                                           chasers track and observe. 
• Geographic scope: Spotters focus                                              on local areas,                                                                       
  chasers may travel long distances. 
• Motivation: Spotters are community-focused,                    chasers may be driven by personal or                                       scientific interests. 
• Training and Expertise: Both may be trained,                            but chasers tend to have more specialized                     knowledge and equipment. 

Below are my completion certificates.  

  

                                                                                                        

The pics below,  God sure knows how to paint.  

I love our OK sunrises/sunsets  this is the sunrise

this am at 638am.

The cloud photos are before our rain/thunderstorm 

God beauty always shines through                                                          no matter the situation

Friends and Family

Today's Verse for Sunday, August 10

Lamentations 3:31-32

31 For no one is cast off by the Lord forever.

32 Though he brings grief, he will show compassion,                           so great is his unfailing love.

Happy Sunday all.   We have been in the oven again and no relief in sight   Saturday (yesterday (was 95 real feel 116)

Thank you to my faithful followers *I am back to posting*  I took a social media break.  I have been going to Bible study since the end of May and love it!  in my spare time I am doing Bible Journaling and 2 different devotionals every day.   I am growing my relationship with Jesus and God!

Knowing your purpose is key to two very important qualities you need for success:  Tenacity and Resilience 

tenacity is the ability to keep going when you feel like giving up.  You'll need it often in life, particularly in hard times.

Resilience is a little different.  It's the ability to bounce back when you've had a failure or you've been put down by a circumstance or by other people.

This is my niece Dayna *without glasses* and her bestie Ashley taken before Bible study.   We have it at the lake marina....it is so peaceful once it cools off we can have it outside.

This is my friend Tammy we go to church together, praise God she started going to Bible study with me this past week, she loved it and is looking forward to coming back

This week I will get someone to take a pic of my Sis n law, me and my niece,  and will try to get a group pic

Thankful Thursday

 The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

—Proverbs 10:8

Happy Thursday all

I am always thankful for my Salvation, and the love of our heavenly Father.                            thankful for a few days of cooler temps, food in the cabinets, a/c for the heat, dependable transportation.

Thankful for the relationship that is growing between my sister n law, and niece, and the great niece and nephew.

Thankful for new found friends, and a special friend that God has brought to me

Please continue to pray for our little church, and that if it closes, I will be able to find another church.   A friends needs financial prayers,  another friend needs an unspoken prayer, families needing prayer, our country.

I hope everyone has a blessed rest of the week and weekend