Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ Much needed rain

~ Friends

~ Fall is coming.

~ Peace only God gives

~ God's grace   

Faith's Labor Quote

 Thanks to Donna Keevers Driver for creating this:

TBR 2025

106. Hunted (Shadows of Trust series Book 1) by Traci Hunter Abramson suspense romance. This and the next story are found in earlier books.

107. Secrets of St. Augustine (Shadows of Trust series Book 1) by Traci Hunter Abramson suspense romance. I enjoyed this story every time I read it.

108. Shadows of Trust (Shadows of Trust series Book 1) by Traci Hunter Abramson suspense romance. This is a new story with these characters. An unexpected and welcome addition and satisfying.

109. Waiting For Rachel (Those Karlsson Boys series Book 1) by Kimberly Rae Jordan Christian romance. Good story of repentance and forgiveness and becoming a new creature in Christ.

110. Worth the Wait (Those Karlsson Boys series Book 2) by Kimberly Rae Jordan Christian romance. Another redemption story. I enjoyed it. 

Thanks to Donna Keevers Driver for creating this.

 

Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ Air conditioning, fans, and ice packs

~ Chocolate frozen yogurt from Sam's Club

~  Visiting with a dear friend

~ New story by a favorite author, delivered early.

~ God's grace   

Brain Dump

A news report interviewed a pro vac cine advocate. She was intense - actually, she was emotional. She was horrified that some people don't believe those things are safe. The news station was irresponsible for using her as the only "expert." Anyone who's bothered to read a study knows that all m e d s have side effects. ALL OF THEM. Some are mild, some are bothersome, some are catastrophic. Pretending that they are perfectly safe is not only irresponsible it's dangerous. There are a wide range of reasons anaphylactics exist, and even those aren't a sure bet. 

TBR 2025

101. Dreams by Starlight (The Dream series Book 1) by Staci Stallings Christian romance. Loved it, again.

102. Reunion (The Dream series Book 2) by Staci Stallings Christian romance. The two books are really one book, with a 10-year break in the middle. Loved it! 

103. A Wager on Love (Wedding Wagers Timeless Regency Collection Book 11) by Donna Hatch Regency romance. Sweet story.

104. The Final Wager (Wedding Wagers Timeless Regency Collection Book 11) by Heather B. Moore Regency romance. Nail-biting to the end.

105. An Improbable Wager (Wedding Wagers Timeless Regency Collection Book 11) by Michele Paige Holmes Regency romance. Loved this charming story. Keeper. 

REAL 2025 Aug 18

Toastiest week of the year followed by a week with rain that cooled things down to a low of 67 for a brief time in the early morning hours. The heat is not good for walking or sleeping for that matter. The storms are needed and lovely but noisy. Nightmares are abundant. Eating hasn't been great but not horrible. Working to learn and practice healthier habits. 

Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ Air conditioning, fans, ice packs

~ Silk flowers making the outside of my home a little prettier.

~ Decades old etched-glass rose decals making jars a little prettier.

~ Books by favorite authors 

~ God's grace   

Brain Dump

It's a heat wave! 110 degrees and above for 114 day! Only if you live in central Phoenix. You know, where the grass and trees have been replaced by tarmac, cement, rocks, desert landscaping, and black glass solar panels. Can't imagine why it's hotter. Yes, that's dripping sarcasm. I live closer to one edge of the valley, and it has been roller coasting above and below 110. The need for hysteria is wearing. Plant some trees, replace desert landscaping with grass, and instead of black glass use white reflective roof covering. Then let's see what the temperatures are. Until then, ya'll are just demanding drama. I'm done. 

TBR 2025

96. The Long Way Home by Staci Stallings Christian romance. Love, love, love this story. Staci's stories always draw me closer in my walk with God. So grateful. God bless her.

97. Cowboy (The Harmony series Book 1) by Staci Stallings Christian romance. Imperfect characters helping each other find and hold to God and love. Yes, I've read this series before and will read it again.

98. Lucky (The Harmony series Book 2) by Staci Stallings Christian romance. Love watching characters grow into their faith journey. Love even more when I find inspiration that helps me on my own faith journey.

99. Colton in the Wild (The Coltons of Alaska series Book 1) by Justine Davis suspense romance. Other authors are part of this series, but I usually only read Justine's. While the story is both romance and suspense, Justine always focuses on the relationship, weaving in the suspense. A appreciate watching her characters work through their insecurities and misunderstandings and become a team. 

100. Coming Undone by Staci Stallings Christian romance. The hero is facing his father's passing. The heroine works in the hospice center. I reread this book around the time of my father's passing. 

Remember

Anniversaries of the passing of loved ones bring back happy memories and the sorrow of missing them. I'm grateful for having been blessed with these souls in my life. Love is worth the mourning. Some of the mourning has gone on decades, for longer than the relationship, for the simple reason I still miss them. I don't think God minds. I'm grateful to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints because I know this life is not the end; it's only part of the story that goes on forever. 

Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ Delicious hamburger with mushrooms thanks to the local grill night team

~ Breakfast with my sister

~ Favorite books

~ Air conditioning, fans, ice packs

~ God's grace   

Brain Dump

I read a brief review of Jonathan Rauch's opinion that atheism and Christianity could blend into a better social compact. It only requires Christians to dull and fuzzy the edges of the Sword of Truth and pretend that God and His word are a little more fluid and less restrictive, so to speak. Wonder what God would think of that? I think I'd rather error on God's side than foolish side with the World. My eternal salvation is a high price to pay to be wrong. 

Quote

 I choose forgiveness, and I choose love. 

~ Staci Stallings from "Lucky" 

REAL 2025 Aug 4

Still too hot to do much walking. I am working to remember to do physical therapy, again. Yes, I forgot for a while. Blessedly, each day provides an opportunity to do better. Eating has improved with some backsliding. "Falling on your face is still forward." Sleep has changed: I sleep a few hours in my recliner, in front of a fan, and then sleep a few hours in bed. I don't seem to wake as often during the night. I think it's an improvement. 

Thank Goodness It's Sunday

~ Air conditioning and fans

~ Fall is coming.

~ Overnight lows are still below 90, mostly.

~ New book by favorite author

~ God's grace   

Brain Dump

Someone on social media shared their interaction with AI. I snagged on "your thought partner." No, AI is not a thought partner. AI is an information broker. That's it. That's all. Do not be deceived.