Well I don't really celebrate my birthday no more due to religion... But i'm sitting here in my kitchen alone today thinking today I'am 58 years old single nothing to exciting about my life... It's just another day older one more day closer to older and who knows... I haven't had the grandesst of lifes nothing big... But I have learned many things that I'am glad of and one of the things is God, Jehovah... He has taught me so much given me a grand opportunity to appreciate my life even though it has not been the best... I have learned to forgive really forgive people for their wrongness and move forward... A long the way I have gained some true loved ones in my life who aren't even my family... He has blessed me by opening my mind heart eyes and soul up... He has helped me learn to control my panic disorder... He has shown me a more better way to live my life he has brought me back to my standards morals and principals I once had, he has made me more stronger and has given my life meaning, for all this I'am ever so grateful for... Though I struggle at times I'am not alone, because I know he is with me and I believe this with all my heart... He has proven this to me many of times... Even though he is not here in the physical flesh, his Holy spirit is presence among me... You know wisdom comes with experience and time and age, as you age you become wiser... You think it's because you have more time to think... Possibly so... I don't really know when or how or why it comes... It seems for me because that I'am alone and I have more time to think on things but I also believe that when I started really seeking God my eyes were opened more... The more that I studied the more things became clearer and the whys slowly lessened for me... Though I have struggled much throughout my life I don't think it could have been any other way for I might have not become to know Jehovah, he has made me who I have become,... He constantly open the door for me never shutting it, allowing me to return again and again, his patience with me was very grand and still is... I have not completed my total task towards him but I know this for sure he will bring me full circle in his time... With Mama being gone there is only me... Me and Jehovah, yes I have children but there's a difference... Mama was always my confidant my go to, my saver my all... I still miss her everyday in so many ways... I still have more to learn I still have more to give though I have brief moments where I wish I wasn't here... But they have lessen with the process of learning Jehovah's purpose for us, me... In the end I'm grateful for another day of life to see my children to still be able to teach them in hopes that they might learn the real meaning of love and sharing giving not taking believing in God, Jehovah that he does exsit and can really change your life if you let it happen... He awaits you with open arms... You just have to open your mind, your eyes and mostly your heart... And let the world go... And realize your not losing anything because what the world has to offer will not save your life from the pains of life... So I'm not here to celebrate my b day I'm here to thank Jehovah God for allowing me to be... So I say this Thank you my heavenly Father, Jehovah and my Lord and King Jesus Christ for giving me life and to know you and for you Jehovah giving your only begotten son for our sins to be corrected... Thank you...
I have changed my dinning room table to some soft Pinks and different patterns of china... I was already over the clear glass and red... Of course you know this is Rose Chintz, by Johnson Bros...
And I really love it...
This is a combination of Rose Chintz and Royal Staffordshire ...
Large Rose Chintz China dinner plate...
A Homer Laughlin salad plate, which I truly love... One of my first purchases from the tea shop...
Royal Staffordshire bread and butter plate...
Pink wine glass, used for water and tumblers...
A lace napkin with regular flatware...
My Pink depression lage pitcher which came with the six tumblers, that I purchased several years ago... I could live in depression glass if I could afford it...
I believe I found these on dad's truck... Funny I can not rightly remember though, that age thing again...
A Teapot from Victoria trading co. Which had a small nick in the bottom which they reinburst me and let me keep the pot... it is still usuable...
I love this sugar bowl from Homer Laughlin... Seems so deleicate...
I wish you all an enchanting weekend filled with love and affection and forgiving towards each other...
with love...
Janice...
Happy Birthday Dear Janice!
ReplyDeleteAnd may God Bless you with the best year of your life so far as you grow in your walk with Him.
I love your gorgeous pink dishes!
Thanks for always stopping by for a visit at my blog!!!
Happy Weekend,
Danette
Hoping you have a wonderful day whatever you do.
ReplyDeleteYour pink tabletop is very pretty.
Diana
Janice, all the pinks are just perfect. Of course, you may know that pink is my favorite color.
ReplyDeleteAs for birthdays, even though you don't celebrate them, you can celebrate your life! It is such a gift to be alive, isn't it, Janice? No matter what is happening or how much we accomplish in life, it's still a great gift to get up in the morning.
I think one of your life's gifts is appreciating surrounding yourself with beauty. You do that so wonderfully. You share that loveliness through your sweet blog, too.
So I'm going to say keep celebrating God's most wondrous gift of life! You are one sweet lady. Susan
Hope you had a wonderful day. You have much to celebrate each and every day. You have certainly set up a beautiful table, all the pink together is stunning. Thank you for your visits, it is truly appreciated. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHi Janice, your gift to you for this day is all you have learned as you become a year older. That alone is worth the celebration. Love your beautiful table and all the gorgeous pieces of china. So pretty to mix the patterns. Lovely and inspiring. Enjoy life and all God shows you along the way. His love and grace will keep you close, direct your path and give you peace.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend. xo
Wishing you a blessed 58th year filled with happiness and good health! I also enjoy mixing and matching patterns so I'm loving your beautiful pink tea setting!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday Janice. Your table setting is just beautiful. God is so good,yes indeed. We don't understand the situations in our life sometimes as I well know with all that I endured in this past year,but God's grace and mercy covers all. He makes all things work together for good for those that love him and are called according to his purpose. Blessings
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday dear Janet! How many romantic things around you...i love them all
ReplyDeleteHugs
Alessandra