Spent. Grateful.
Steven, Joyce and Rachel. This is the day that YOU have made and I “re-joyced” all day long 🤩🤩🤩
Rachel’s Daily Bread is YOURS. 💜✝️💜
Please find the brother who stole Steven’s financial inheritance. Not for Steven, but for his two kiddos. you have the deets. 🙌
Began the day in John. Searching for great study on Jon today was for errands, mammograms and taking care of details. The first stop of the day was Greenhouse Ministries to pick up 18 dozen eggs. For da timing is so good! Miss. Christy needed someone to take all her overflow eggs with 50 plus new birds running around! The new LOVE our NEIGHBOR a spotlight Marketplace and a progressing so sweetly.
Met Miss Loretta headed in to my mammograms. She was still waiting for her ride when I was leaving. The healthcare ride service was way behind so she called her daughter (40). Her daughter was on the way but it would have been at least an hour coming from Nashville at rush hour. I was blessed to drive her home. Mark will likely mow her yard for her on Saturday. My hubby is all about acts of service.
Extra blessed to get some new clothes in my current size. There is more to write and share. However, the vow is to post something each day to mark a distinct way God moved. Whether it’s a photo which tells me the story, words or anything else, the point is to make sure I can go back and clarify,if necessary.
Mark actually loved everything I picked out at TJ Max. Those britches above look like 80 dollar capris and were 16.99. It was hilarious because in 14 years together, he has always been the best shopper. I bought a wide variety and he insisted I keep all of them. I fully anticipated returning half. Still. Mark knows having clothes that do fit my new body properly will allow me to empty out half of my side of the closet.
Tomorrow is a big day as far as planned meetings. I know Jesus is so close to me right now, all is fine. We are so blessed. Lord. Please deliver healing to Caroline, Sarah. (And embryo, Trey and Miss Brown. You have put four corners in my heart for a week and now four cancer patients. Is Sarah’s on the breast or just the brain? I will double check to pray clearer.
You keep me on awe, Lord. Thank you. Please show me how to keep learning to know better and do better. I love you.
There are a host of things (🤣) which transpired today which all deserve to be acknowledged. They are handwritten in the shorthand in my relationship with Jesus.
As my God would have it, I planted seeds all day and replanted my aerogarden at home. I must shower and get to bed. Worked 13 hours. Ayin. 💜✝️💜
Obedience really does matter.
Baby Story for Baby Sis, because I love you.
Daughter Erin came in and broke down. Told me story of her tattoo. Broke down even harder.
Her grandma was OPAL and her sisters were RUBY and PEARL. 💕Then took me to Father in the truck and he broke down. Just catching the peace on Erin’s face in this one pic. They both wanted a photo with me on the couch, probably to give her 21 YO a visual.
She asked me to go talk to her dad and explain what happened Then He was compelled to come sit inside and talk to me while she ran errands for an hour or more!
When she returned , she saw his shaking was subsided 60 percent or more. He told her his back and neck were much improved also and that he praised God we do not sell Kratom.
Similar things have happened maybe five times today. A truly beautiful day!
I love you
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She “just happened to be leaving her FT job to get lunch at an odd time to get lunch. This was my text to My husband:
Thank you my love, praying together fuels my obedience!
Oops, might have edited that one (lol) . 🤣🤣🤣. God bless you for dealing with my obedience , I know it can be challenging.
I love you so much. Lyss was rushing to grab lunch at Chick-fil-A – saw the ambulance and rushed to check in and n me. Please do keep Lyss and Jon in your prayers.
Thank you, Father God, for all the meal prep work and stillness today. Since my father has been with you Fifteen years, it seemed right to spend the entire day with you in my kitchen.
June 10, 2025.
The Holy Spirit was so powerful at the shop yesterday, I fell asleep prostrate on the floor in my office minutes after eight. I had exactly enough energy to make it through a ten hour day on no sleep. Then I crashed hard. What a glorious, God-filled and glorified day!
Fun Fact: Woke the other day after an hour of sleep. I was under a blanket with Matthew 28:20. “I am always with you” Pammie Sue sent me a devotional, a T-shirt (Psalm 46:10) and the super soft blanket after the hospital stay two months ago. #ISWYDT. I need to write out the story for her according to the Boss ✝️. Even going back eight or nine years, she is referenced as a spiritual mirror in several places. Our story goes back to MySpace !
Mark came by with his key and brought me home. I planned to Uber to the shop around 3, after getting a few more ZZZ’s. Sleep was necessary!
Photos to remind me of some big things God has done for me today, Just got a memo today from The Boss regarding the simple fact no human can remember everything.
Even with sleep cycles disrupted in the wee hours, this five day fast has brought me so much closer to Jesus. The pain has left the body and the peace in my heart is a deeper peace than I have ever known.
Lord, I am not worthy to receive this much of you but I obeyed your word and wowza. 💜✝️💜
Yesterday was my favorite Sunday in many, many Sundays. So many new ideas and energetic ideas all coming to life on June 1! Happy Shavuot, indeed! I will drop this here as a reminder to come back to the topic. God’s timing is always superior to ours and it’s no mistake so many things bubbled together on the first day of June.
Beginning our day, I did not have to ask for Mark to play a sermon. We heard an amazing sermon from Waters Church which basically echoed much of what we have been discussing regarding health. It was such a good sermon; we were both inspired to go for a long walk with our stomachs empty. Ever since the blood pressure issues two months ago, I have not gone on long walks by myself. It was such a lovely walk and great conversation, too.
When we arrived home from our walk, I prepared a tasty breakfast/brunch. Pimento cheese on an everything bagel is delicious! Using up that last baked potato as breakfast potatoes to balance out the eggs and sausage was ideal. Looking at the cranberry-grape and orange juice amounts in the fridge, I decided blending them with some lime juice would work great to “hide” the liquid minerals we add. We had chatted during our walk about the crafted juices we enjoyed in Assisi, so it was a natural choice. The blend was delicious, and we are excited to create new flavors each week.
We also decided on our walk that I would be prepping nutritious options for us to take to our shops with us. This week, I boiled (and peeled) two dozen eggs, prepared chicken salad, cowboy caviar and “Nonna Salad”. It felt really good to be productive with my husband and be in the spirit of excitement with him.
We met Jonathan and Morgan for dinner at BJ’s Brewhouse and the young man treated us all to dinner! After dinner, they gave us each a CD and we shopped at the new Trader Joe’s in Murfreesboro. It was cool how they explained their love for physical media translated to buying each of us a CD. We found some amazing products and acquired the carrot and pineapple juices which will serve as the base for our next “Juice of the Week”.
As I prepare to close our shop in Smyrna in the next hour, I am smiling. Mark just called and he was walking in the parking lot at our other store. He shared how wonderful he has felt all day long and how he wants to really focus on intermittent fasting. Since we did not wake up early enough for a walk today, we are planning on one when he gets home at 8:30. I think the last time we walked at night, after closing both shops, would have been seven years ago, as we prepared to go to Disney. What we are preparing for NOW is so much better than Disney.
THANK YOU, LORD.
Closing the month of May, I am drowning in gratitude. Our HVAC was out of commission this past week. Rather funny to me, as I saw in old Facebook memories the last time our system went out was the same day and the heat required us to get a hotel that year. Praise God, the unseasonably cooler weather made this past week bearable. Mark and I praised God last Saturday when the HVAC shut down, but the air was cool outside. Truly, we praised God every day we survived without AC and are still praising Him the day after it was repaired for a reasonable price. Gratitude is always the best environment for Godversations and today was a better than normal one with my husband. We are both super grateful to be able to snuggle at night, as we did last night for the first time in a week! We are also grateful for pizza and beer tonight, dinner with Morgan and Jonathan tomorrow and a thousand other things. So “Happy-happy” Mark and Carol enjoyed this Godversation a little bit extra today.
Several elements and topics seem to be cyclical, not just the timing of when our HVAC system was down. It is important to note that from the onset. All of this started with meeting Josiah last week, someone I told Mark may be one of my “stranger angels”. The Lord sends people into our shop daily and I see His Fingerprint all over Josiah. Mark remembered him, too. Again, something that is notable. I shared how the Holy Spirit rearranged my study session today between 2 Chronicles 33-34 and 2 Kings 24. I also shared the spiritual connection I feel to Mark every time I read or think anything about King Hezekiah. We talked about how Josiah’s father and grandfather were evil, but Josiah’s great grandfather, Hezekiah, was good. We talked about how Josiah died, as well. I am so glad I shared the connection again, as Mark did not remember. Immediately, Mark was excited to share what he was studying in the Book of Acts about Ananias and Sapphira, a story he has mentioned before. It was a moment I knew Jesus was hanging out with us on the couch at the shop in a palpable manner. It is super exciting when you can feel your savior cheering for your marriage.
In the midst of this exciting Godversation, I confessed my lack of productivity at home. Thank God, Mark understands my joy when I am immersed in God’s word. He understands I NEED the time to LISTEN. He could probably visualize the notes in my Bible and how I looked flipping between scriptures. The study notes for 2 Chronicles were powerful and mentioned where to find Josiah’s profile. Today, this joy led me back to Josiah’s story in 2 Kings 24, where my study serendipitously aligned with a powerful message I first heard on February 3, 2023, in Blue Ridge. Months later, the same message lined up with the “slain in spirit” experience at Our Church in November 2023. Two huge dates I know God moved hugely in my life.
This was no coincidence; it felt like the Holy Spirit orchestrating the pages of my Bible to illuminate profound truths. The Lord’s playfulness and precision in these moments affirm His role as the ultimate teacher, guiding me with both tenderness and intention.
On a lighter note, the day also brought moments of intimate humor. After a week hindered by a faulty HVAC system and other challenges, my husband and I found joy in the simple pleasures of life—a shared laugh, a playful SOMMEE Card exchange, and the comfort of pizza and beer later this evening. These moments, though ordinary, remind me of the importance of connection, both spiritual and relational.
As the day wound down, I was drawn to Psalm 46:10, a verse I have cherished throughout my life: “Be still and know that I am God.” Yet, today, I uncovered a deeper layer of meaning through the Aramaic and ancient texts, which translate the verse to “Stop fighting…Repent…Return.” This revelation reframed my understanding, underscoring the active call to surrender and realignment with God’s will. It brought me full circle to the message in Blue Ridge, a reminder that God’s truths are timeless and His sovereignty unshaken.
In this tapestry of study, conversation, and reflection, I see the Lord’s hand weaving threads of wisdom and grace. There is indeed nothing new under the sun, but His presence makes all things new. Praise be to our Sovereign Lord, who reigns now and forevermore.
Jojo sent me a beautiful card last week and my Chrissie just sent me this card.
Chrissie is recovering from back surgery and it touched me deeply.
Because Mark has worked open to close for a week, he is home today. As has been our new habit, I sent him today’s devotional.
Perhaps on the future, I will upload the videos sent to my husband today. I heard the “Dance, Dance, Dance ” song come on and was immediately replaying Sorrento memories.
It has been a long week with Jess visiting. I have not had focus today but I know I must share something in My GodRoom about what God is currently doing in my life.
Sometimes, photos tell a story much clearer.
I can see prayers being answered.
Thank you, again, for the 8736746/519 time! I love you so much! Oh, your glorious power can touch anything and bring it to life! Abundantly so!
Lord, thank you for all you have done, are doing and will surely do. The past few weeks, you have done so many wonderful things I have yet to write down. I loved how it all began with #clays4trey and facing the demons I know in Clarksville. You gave us the DOUBLE BLESSING to share with the Petersons. Almost three weeks later, Angie is now planning to attend the event with me. Thank you for her invitation acceptance.
The lovely yet super-stormy dinner with Joyce and the “DOUBLE DUTCH” buffet plate last Tuesday must be mentioned. Joyce prayed over our meal and specifically for our homes to be protected in those storms. The next day, she showed me destruction all around their home. We enjoyed a rare mid-day phone call whereby we were joyful children praising you, together. It was downright giddiness with us on the phone. Friday, you gave me the JD GREEAR sermon on the radio to share with Mark about Underdogs, NC Wolfpack 1983 Basketball and Gideon. You reminded me that simple act of sharing brought forth the blessing of hearing Mark’s love for Gideon, again. Saturday, I was beyond giddiness with the pregnancy news shared by Eric and Sophie. I will write the story out in the future, but “One egg for a dozen” will remind me. Father God, thank you for all of it and for all I am failing to mention thus far.
Lord, please forgive me for being so “in my head” that I have allowed it to cause me to struggle with writing down testimony to glorify YOU. I have not felt my words were worthy enough or clear enough. The enemy is such a powerful liar. Please keep reminding me PRAISE IS A WEAPON. Heartfelt praise is what started my healing. Lord, please help me turn up the spiritual volume to praise even more boldly. Please remind me how great it feels to exalt your name with others, daily! Praise is always a huge part of the answer. Thank you for bringing me to this keyboard on Memorial Day. I love how you give me strong imagery and dates to really sink a lesson into my spirit. To the world, this day is about American soldiers who died in service of their country. In this moment, I see my savior on a cross. I see Jesus’ bleeding out for every man or woman, whether they died in service of their country or not. The thought does not translate to words very clearly, but for every war monument, I see Jesus in front of every soldier. The spiritual battle has been real.
Father God, thank you for pressing my heart so clearly to share the images and how you moved me from the couch to this keyboard in this moment. Simply put, we agreed to open for five hours today and close early at three. We have been open for several hours and there has not been a single customer. I am not disappointed we have not earned a dollar. I trust you will take care of us. I have thoroughly enjoyed just talking to you and pondering why you put me back in Hosea 13 this morning. It is just you and I hanging out in the shop and it is beyond lovely. It reminds me of how, just like with Gideon, you will remove what is not necessary. The entire world has been pulled away from me. Blake and Jess are at the house. Mark is at the Boro Shop. I am beyond grateful to be separated away from the world with you.
In the midst of the deepest gratitude, I was sitting on the couch and could not help but shake my head and smile. I giggled out loud thinking of the “Pretend Shingles Commercial” Mark and I laughed about over coffee. Lord, I have prayed to understand several things and you know EXACTLY which prayer you answered by giving me that “fake commercial’ to share with Mark. Thank you for blessing our marriage with humor and laughter. Thank you for revealing that deeper truth to me today of how prayers get answered. It would be difficult to forget the group of friends at the beautiful brunch at Todd & Danae’s yesterday to go see the new Mission Impossible movie. It would literally be impossible for me to forget the image of a Shingles commercial filmed in the setting of their home. Perhaps now I will learn that my husband can sit at a table and genuinely not hear extended conversation on a topic and not take it personally. Oh, Lord, please press this on my heart with every stinking pharmaceutical commercial we watch. Constantly remind me with this “shingles giggle” of all you have on my spirit in this moment.
Thank you, Lord, for returning me to obedience of this variety today. It is beyond words. It has always been more than enough to know I am being obedient. Of course, it is perfect for you to remind me on this man-made holiday WHY obedience is better than sacrifice. Part of that means including the document which opened for me in MS Word began with this sentence:
“I trust you all know that if Yah puts something on your heart to do and you do not do it, it is a sin. (James 1:22,4:17)”
Again, you make me giggle. I see so many different aspects of your Divine Humor. This post is not perfectly written, and it may not make sense to any other person. It makes perfect sense to you, Lord. This release I feel as I close my praises and limited petitions is palpable. Lord, I ask in the sweet name of Jesus for you to keep me close and grant me your wisdom. Thanks, Daddy. I love you. Amen.
My God Room 