God's Gifts

Our twins are amazing and I am not just saying that because I am their grandmother.  God has given Meghan and Brett the MOST wonderful gift of all....life of two babies and a boy and girl to boot.  Jessica is my new girlfriend and we have really bonded.  She is all girl at this point.  Will sit with you and play, read a book or just enjoy each other.  She dances, sings(la la la la ), talks (dabble dabble )  Wish I knew what she was thinking but sometimes I know exactly what she is saying.  And there is Jake. the Jakester.  ALL BOY and I believe he is genius....to soon to test but he has a vocabulary of about 20 words and you only have to show him something once and he can do it.....very active, attached to mommy (but with distraction I can keep him occupied).  He truly is a smart cutie  BUT alot of work...doesn"t sleep very well either....Jessica loves to sleep...goes in easy for a nap or at bedtime  BUT not Jakester....OMGosh...  God bless Meghan and Brett, they are well oiled machine with the two of them.  What gifts they are.  Meghan is a wonderful mother and her heart is caring and loving toward her family.  My son, Brett is truly a good man...great husband and good father.  I will continue to pray for them as they journey through family-hood.

Well my Fabulous and Gorgeous friends.....Be well and be blessed till we meet in October(18th) .


Love, Val

Good to be back

Finally I am connected again to you.  God has been so good during this journey.  First we had "IRENE" to re-root us from the beach house to RI.  We finally got into the cottage the second week for only 2 days of sun.  It rained all the other =days.  Gotta love New England.!!!!  However, our grandbabies were with us and we had fun.  Their first birthday party was on Saturday the 10th of September and we had a good time.  Everyone left the cottage Sat night.  Dane I relaxed and got ready for him to return to Florida and I went to Connecticut and visited with friends.  I also visited my CT church, Calvary Christian Center in New Britain for Wed night service.  It was good to see some familiar God"s people.  I am going to be speaking in their Women's October meeting.  God has given me a great message for them entitled " KEEP WALKING ON THE WATER".  I will share it with you at a later time.  This past Saturday I traveled to NY to be with my grandbabies and watch them while Meghan(their mommy) is working for a few weeks.  OMGosh...they are a hand full but wonderful at the same time.  Busy little bees.  Nap time now so I have time to talk to ya 'all.  I am reminded of the love God has for us all the time.  I was sick when I arrived here and didn't know how I was going to do my duties...but I "reached out, asked, believed" and God has answered my pray.  I feel good...Praise Him.  He is there for us if we just ask and believe and wait for the result.

Well my Fabulous and Gorgeous Women of God....BE WELL AND BE BLESSED.....BE KIND TO SOMEONE TODAY and watch God bless you back.  Miss you all~~~


In His Love,  Val

STILL.NO POWER..

Still no power at the Connecticut shoreline and we have NOT been able to occupy the cottage that we rented for two weeks. We talked to the electric company yesterday and they said possibly Sunday(9/4) at midnight or sometime by Wednesday (9/7)...What a disappointment.  I haven't even seen my grand babies. I for sure will be with them Monday night either in NY or at the cottage.  We are spending time with our son in Rhode Island where there is power.   Speaking of POWER...our Lord died for us and was resurrected on the third day.  That same resurrection power is our for the asking.I Peter 1:3....good scripture to put into our mind for keeps...

I love you all today and wish you a wonderful Labor Day rest with your families.  I WILL be with mine one place or another.  What a vacation...plans all Arie!!!!

BE WELL AND BLESSED MY GORGEOUS AND FABULOUS FRIENDS

LOVE, VAL

AFTER STORM IRENE

 Good morning my Fabulous and Gorgeous friends:

Today is day 6 of our vacation and we still have not been able to occupy the cottage at the Ct shoreline because of power outage.  Week one of our wonderful time at the beach(that I so love) has been altered.  Our son Peter took this week off to be with us at the beach.  We have been staying with him in Rhode Island until we can occupy the cottage.  The power company says power will be restored by Saturday.  Who really knows?  GOD does.  Our son and daugther-in-law and twins are hoping to arrive at the beach on Saturday as we planned.  But again...who knows?...GOD does. All in all so far our vacation has been challenging but the scripture says in Romans 8:28.....And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.  The best made plans are sometimes diverted.   This is one of those times.  I miss you all in Florida but IRENE has rattled a few made plans.  The weather, however, has been gorgeous since Irene left the state.   Well, that's it for now...Keep in touch and know that I .am thinking of you all.

BE WELL AND BE BLESSED AND BE KIND TO SOMEONE TODAY!!!!!

Love, Val

The Names of God`

How do we find out the true nature of God?  Or should I say where do we find out?  Study the Word of God..  the BIBLE....Have you ever tried to tell a non-believer who God really is?  A buddy, friend, faithful companion.  Do you portray Him to fit the people around you that you are talking to?  Who does God say He is?  "I AM WHO I AM"..... He will reveal himself in a variety of ways in the scriptures..  God desires intimacy with us.  He is both masculine and feminine, in the Old and New Testaments.  His bibilical names are both as well.   Let's look at some names.  First...ELOHIM...the one True God.. His elevated status above all names.  the beginning and the end.  The Majestic Ruler over all..   EL-SHADDAI...translated...God Almighty.    YAHWEH....the most personal name that God gives Himself.  YHWH  no vowels...it evolved into Jehovah.  The word Yahweh means   LORD!!!  Adonai("Lord").   I am the LORD Yahweh...Yahweh is the name God uses when he comes to dwell among his people....ADONAI designates Yahweh as Owner and Master.

ABBA....Father...  God is the Father of Jesus and the Father of those who follow Jesus. He is our ABBA.

So you see, God is everything to us.....Elohim to Abba.  Praise Him forever.

Lord I want to know you, reveal yourself to me through your Word.  Dwell in me, rule over me, your are God Almighty.  Elohim, Yahweh, El-Shaddai, Adonai and Abba, Father.  I love you and belong to you.

BE WELL AND BE BLESSED my goregous and fabulous women friends of mine.  Be kind to somone today and love your Abba Father.

Love, Val

I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!

PSALM 138:7......Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me;  You will stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand will save me.

WOW.....  isn't that a great promise?  REACH out for His hand......now all we have to do is remember it and use this promise when troubles hit our lives.

It always amazes me when I hear a believer having trouble and they seem so derailed and don't
 know what to do....just reach out your hand for HIS hand and hold on.  just like Peter in the boat...step out of the boat, keep your eyes on JESUS  and walk.....if you loose your focus and start to sink...reach for the hand of JESUS .  If you are fighting the enemy...He will stretch out His hand against the wrath.

Thank you Jesus for being there for me ALWAYS....
Though I walk in the midst of trouble..THOU art there.


BE WELL AND BE BLESSED, my friends, my FABULOUS and GORGEOUS friends. 

Be kind to someone today and tell them what Psalm 138:7 says.  encourage them in the love of God..

Love, Val

Amazing Women Conference

This coming Saturday, August 20th serveal of us are going to Altamonte Springs for a women's conferance.  Angla Courte's ministry....continental breakfast, fellowship, praise and worship , fabulous music, an interview with Claude Bower, a mighty man of God and owner of the SUPER CHANNEL tv station in Orlando.  I promise you a blessing.  COME WORSHIP with hundreds of amazing women , you won't be disappointed.  The time is 9-12 or 12:30 Depending on how the Holy Spirit moves......we will leave Leesburg at 8am  we can carpool if you want....Call me is you are interested in attending.  You will need to register on line and I can do that for you if you don't have a PC..IT'S FREE admission.  An offering is taken though.  JUST come and receive a blessing.

BE WELL AND BE BLESSED MY FABULOUS AND GORGEOUS FRIENDS and rmember who loves you....JESUS  and me.    Val