Why I Count it all Joy Wednesday

Welcome to Why I Count It All Joy Wednesday!! To join in on all the JOY, grab my button, make your own JOY list, it doesn’t have to be long, one thing, one hundred things, it doesn’t matter, just find your JOY and come back and link up so you can share it with us.  Remember JOY is contagious!!

I am filled with JOY because it is another week and we are having another snow storm.  After living in the Tulsa area my whole life, I am amazed.  I have never seen so much snow, and we are loving it!!  The kids are sledding, they built a giant igloo in our back yard that is big enough for the whole family to get in, there have been hilarious snowball fights, lots of shoveling, and we are still pretty buried.  

We have so enJOYed the unexpected time together.  Here we are right on the brink of Shane deploying (two weeks) and our wonderful Father gave us a blizzard and a couple extra snow storms to keep us all in and playing together.  Time that would have otherwise been filled with errands, school, work, ball games, etc...

Here are a few pictures of the JOY this week!!

Lovin' the Grandbabies

Ella and Papo about to hit the hills

Slaid is really growing and loving life

The boys having fun

 These two sure make me wonder if we are still in Oklahoma...

Adam and Isaac are loving all this extra fun!!

Believing you are so enjoying your family and friends and are all filled with the wonderful JOY of the Lord!!

Counting it all JOY!!

The linky I have always used has now decided to charge to use it so until I figure something else out, I would love it if you would continue to share your JOY you just won't be able to link up.  Sorry

Friday Funnies

Today I am joining my friend, Kim, for Friday Funnies!!  If you want to enjoy more funnies or have a funny of your own to share, join us at Homesteaders Heart 

Believe it or not, we have well over a foot of snow from our Blizzard still on the ground and it is currently snowing again.  The forecast is for 4-6 more inches.  I don’t know how familiar you are with Oklahoma, but this isn’t normal!!  I LOVE IT!!

Back to Friday Funnies...

I recently received an email with some stories of Children in Church and thought some of them were really funny and wanted to share!!

A little boy was in a relative’s wedding.  As he was coming down the aisle, he would take two steps, stop, and turn to the crowd.  While facing the crowd, he would put his hands up like claws and roar.

So it went, step, step, ROAR, step, step, ROAR, all the way down the aisle.  As you can imagine, the crowd was near tears from laughing so hard by the time he reached the pulpit.

When asked what he was doing, the child sniffed and said, “I was being the Ring Bear.”

and another...

A ten-year old, under the tutelage of her grandmother, was becoming quite knowledgeable about the Bible.  Then, one day, she floored her grandmother by asking. “Which Virgin was the mother of Jesus?  The Virgin Mary or the King James Virgin?

Hope you spend your Friday laughing!!

Counting it all JOY!!

Why I Count it all Joy Wednesday

Welcome to Why I Count It All Joy Wednesday!! To join in on all the JOY, grab my button, make your own JOY list, it doesn’t have to be long, one thing, one hundred things, it doesn’t matter, just find your JOY and come back and link up so you can share it with us.  Remember JOY is contagious!!

I am filled with JOY because I serve a great God who never ceases to amaze me!!

I am filled with JOY because last weekend we had near record temperature in the 70’s.  We spent a lot of time outside and really enjoying the sunshine!!

I am filled with JOY because yesterday we had a record snowfall.  In our area of Oklahoma we ranged from 14-21 inches.  Amazing!!

I am filled with JOY because in the midst of that wonderful snowstorm, I had my sweet hubby home, my wonderful kids home, both my grandbabies here, a fire in the fireplace,  stew in the crockpot, brownies in the oven, and games being played...makes for one JOYfilled momma!!

I am filled with JOY because I got to enjoy watching a lot of this...

No matter how big they get, they are never too big for Dad to pull them around on a sled!!

I am filled with JOY because we spent an evening with some of our very best friends!!  Between the two families we have 11 kids not counting the in-laws or the grandbabies.  We always have so much fun and laugh until we hurt!!

I am filled with JOY because Dan is painting the set for a stage at a local church.  He is so extremely talented and I love it when he has the opportunity to use his God given gifts!!

I am filled with JOY because Adam and Isaac are doing a great job playing basketball.  Their team is undefeated!!  Go Arrows!!

I am filled with JOY because even though Shane is leaving in four weeks and it is truly ripping my heart out, he will have two weeks off work to spend with Slaid and our family right before he goes!!

I am filled with JOY because we just bought season passes to Silver Dollar City again.  I love that it is only 4 hours away and we can go up for a weekend at a moments notice and enjoy some much needed family time without spending a fortune!!

I am filled with JOY because the Lord gives us so many things to be JOYful for, we just have to stop long enough to recognize them!!

For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.  Ecclesiastes 3:1

What is bringing you JOY this week?

Counting it all JOY!!

Why I Count it all Joy Wednesday

Welcome to Why I Count It All Joy Wednesday!! To join in on all the JOY, grab my button, make your own JOY list, it doesn’t have to be long, one thing, one hundred things, it doesn’t matter, just find your JOY and come back and link up so you can share it with us.  Remember JOY is contagious!!

I am filled with JOY because it is the day that no matter what else is going on, I reflect on and share some of the JOYs in my life!!

I am filled with JOY because Drew has been headache free for about 2 weeks and we saw a Neurologist today and things are looking good with all that!!  Praise Jesus!!

I am filled with JOY because I am having a date day with my sweet twin boys today!!

I am filled with JOY because I have been praying for Joanne for about two weeks and we are now getting great reports from her husband!!  If you don’t know about Joanne, she is a mom and wife who suffered a major stroke and has been in critical condition since.  You can follow her blog, which her husband is doing now, here.

I am filled with JOY because this past weekend our pastor’s message was entitled “I Quit - complaining”  It was wonderful, a great word, and really encouraged us to find the JOY instead of complaining!!

I am filled with JOY because my sweet little grandbaby Slaid has really started smiling and responding to us and it just makes my heart sing!!

I am filled with JOY because even though Shane deploys on Feb. 25th, we still have a month of laughter left!!

I am filled with JOY because last night both the grandkids were here and I sat and watched my sweet hubby sit in the floor holding both of them!!  He is such a great Papo!!

I am filled with JOY because I have a house to live in, a car to drive, some money in the bank, food in my pantry, a wonderful family who loves me, and a risen Savior who makes it all possible!!

I am filled with JOY because some of you love to spread the JOY as much as I do!!

Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name. Psalm 97:11-12

What is bringing you JOY this week??

Counting it all Joy!!

Why I Count it all Joy Wednesday

Welcome to Why I Count It All Joy Wednesday!! To join in on all the JOY, grab my button, make your own JOY list, it doesn’t have to be long, one thing, one hundred things, it doesn’t matter, just find your JOY and come back and link up so you can share it with us.  Remember JOY is contagious!!

I am filled with JOY because it is supposed to SNOW tomorrow!!  I am praying and believing we will get more than last time!!

I am filled with JOY because even though Drew has an appointment with the Neurologist next week, and we will go no matter what, he hasn’t had a really bad headache in about a week!!  Praise Jesus!!

I am filled with JOY because I have an amazing husband who listens to me no matter what I want to talk about!!

I am filled with JOY because Loren’s new grandbaby is going to be born today!!  Yay!!  I can’t wait to meet him.

I am filled with JOY because I get to watch my son with his son napping on my sofa!!

I am filled with JOY because tonight before Andy, my SIL, got here to pick up Ella, she said, “Nanny, I think my daddy is going to be way late, so we should just go to my house, pack up my stuff, and I can just have a sleepover if that’s okay with you!!”  I just love that sweet little girl!!

I am filled with JOY because I’ve been watching one of my boys play basketball for about 15 years and now it is Adam and Isaac’s turn and I still love it as much as I did the first game.  They are playing hard and doing great!!  So proud of them!!  

I am filled with JOY because we got tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters game for less than half price and we get to go Saturday night!!  

I am filled with JOY because I got my teeth cleaned and polished today!!

I am filled with JOY because you guys come by and share your joys and join in to help spread the JOY!!

Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8

What is bringing you JOY this week??

Counting it all JOY!!

Why I Count it all Joy Wednesday

Welcome to Why I Count It All Joy Wednesday!! To join in on all the JOY, grab my button, make your own JOY list, it doesn’t have to be long, one thing, one hundred things, it doesn’t matter, just find your JOY and come back and link up so you can share it with us.  Remember JOY is contagious!!

I am filled with JOY because it is Wednesday.  The day of the week that I reflect on all my JOYS of the week and share them with my friends and family.  Knowing and seeing the JOYS daily is a wonderful thing, but it always feels so good to share some of them.

I am filled with JOY because our doctor is finally sending Drew to a neurologist and we are still believing for complete healing!!

I am filled with JOY because Shane and Drew are assistant coaches for Adam and Isaac’s basketball team.  It is so awesome to see them all on the court working together and learning from each other.

I am filled with JOY because after listening to a challenge at church, Adam (11) decided to start a bible plan off of youversion.com on my ipad.  He pick one where he will read the whole bible in a year.  After talking about it a bit and reading in the living room a couple of days, my oldest son (24) told him how proud he was of him and that he had inspired him to start one of the reading plans too.

I am filled with JOY because the twins won their first basketball game.

I am filled with JOY because we just found out my niece is pregnant and due in August.

I am filled with JOY because even though we hardly ever watch tv, a new season of The Biggest Loser has started and we as a family sit weekly and watch it and cry over all the challenges and triumphs!!

I am filled with JOY because we are mid way through our first week back homeschooling after a LONG Christmas break and the boys are settling back in wonderfully!!

I am filled with JOY because it snowed this week.  Even though it was only a little and I would have loved a ton, it was absolutely beautiful.  The seasons and changes God provides for us never ceases to amaze me.

I am filled with JOY because all things are possible!!

What is filling you with JOY this week??

Counting it all JOY!!

Why I Count it all Joy Wednesday

Welcome to Why I Count It All Joy Wednesday!! To join in on all the JOY, grab my button, make your own JOY list, it doesn’t have to be long, one thing, one hundred things, it doesn’t matter, just find your JOY and come back and link up so you can share it with us.  Remember JOY is contagious!!

I am filled with JOY because it is 2011 and Jesus is still Lord of my life!!

I am filled with JOY because even though Drew has been having severe headaches and we have been to the doctor and to specialists and still don’t have any answers, I have fabulous friends who came together and we laid our hands on him and prayed at the same time that so many of my facebook and bloggy friends were praying and I totally believe he is being healed in Jesus name!!

I am filled with JOY because I have a beautiful daughter who is such a wonderful friend to me!!

I am filled with JOY because we had a wonderful Christmas!!

I am filled with JOY because on Christmas morning all my kids and grandkids were here and they all sat around Dan and I as he read the story of Jesus birth from the bible.  Ella was so cute, when he said Mary became pregnant, she got all excited and said, “It’s baby Jesus in there, how exciting!!”

I am filled with JOY because my son, Shane is on vacation this week and has been home with me.  I so cherish this time with him, he deploys to Afghanistan Feb. 25th!!

I am filled with JOY because I didn’t get to post my JOY post last week, which was sad for me, but I had several email me and tell me they really missed it!!

I am filled with JOY because the boys and I have been making blankets for everyone and we love it!!

I am filled with JOY because I started this meme last summer and love the JOY that has been spread by others!!

"Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name."  Psalm 97:11-12 

Couning it all JOY!!