Thankful Thursday

I've been a bit out of sorts so this is a bit late, but today I'm thankful for my friend Peg who invited me to lunch at Olive Garden!  I haven't been there for a few months and it's one of my favorites!  She had  her 5 kids there, a daughter-in-law, all six grandkids, and 4 of her youngest daughter's friends (my daughter being one of them).  It was fun to spend time with all 17 of them (those poor waiters)!  I got to love on her newest grandbaby and giggle and play hid-and-seek with the toddlers, the teenagers were all buzzing about midterms and there I was with my breadsticks and alfredo sauce, smiling!  Was it completely crazy?  You bet!  But it was fun to spend a few hours with some of my favorite people in the world!  Life is good because of good friends like Peg!  Thanks, girlie!

Julie

Sweet Sabbath

After spending time with some great friends yesterday, I decided today was a great day to post a wonderful video!  Women, many times, have some difficult things to do!  We are caregivers, but because of that wonderful talent and calling, we sometimes over-do!  It happens!  We ignore our own discomfort, sleeplessness, hurt, sadness, and do for others first!  We always need to remember that we need to go to him who lightens our burdens!  He will help us carry all those things that cause us to be heavy laden. We need to remember to "fill the fountain in ourselves" so that we can help others.  We need to add to that fountain, drop by drop, cup by cup, of living water!  It isn't a one time thing!  It is the daily offering of scripture study, prayer, and service to others that fills us with the living water that the Savior offered the woman at the well, and to us!  "Drink deep and get your fill"!

Have a sweet Sabbath!

Julie