Count Your Blessings

Count Your Blessings

I've never made a fortune,
and it's probably too late now.
But I don't worry about that much,
I'm happy anyhow.

And as I go along life's way,
I'm reaping better than I sowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

Haven't got a lot of riches,
and sometimes the going's tough.
But I've got loving ones all around me,
and that makes me rich enough.

I thank God for his blessings,
and the mercies He's bestowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

I remember times when things went wrong,
My faith wore somewhat thin.
But all at once the dark clouds broke,
and the sun peeped through again.

So Lord, help me not to gripe,
about the tough rows I have hoed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

If God gives me strength and courage,
When the way grows steep and rough.
I'll not ask for other blessings,
I'm already blessed enough.

And may I never be too busy,
to help others bear their loads.
Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

When I think of how many people
in this world have it worse than I do.
I realize just how blessed most of us really are.

Well-this week has been a glorious week and so grateful for all the blessings we do have in our lives right now. Now-if the sun would just shine.....

Anything Is Possible With The Lord

I wanted to sure some wonderful news with everyone that I'm so excited about. I became a member of my new church this past Sunday and I couldn't be happier. It was such a God moment and seem to have been blessed more than I can ever imagine. So many special things happened on that Sunday that I will remember for the rest of my life. My shepherd (sponsor) Bev blessed me with the most wonderful Bible. I'm so glad that I have finally found myself and my church. My church family has welcomed me with open arms and I truly feel at peace here. I just know more great and wonderful things are going to be blessed upon me and my wonderful family! God Bless All!

Food...Food...a little skiing....and more Food!

Mick and I went on vacation to Colorado and WE LOVED it! We had so much fun and there were so many special memories made. Our dear friends Barb and Aaron were excellent hosts and we greatly appreciate the hospitality they gave us! I just wished they didn't live so far away!!! We had excellent views...we left Friday night and drove straight through....yes Mick's idea. But it actually ended up not being that bad...except we arrived around 4:00 A.M. and had to wake Barb and Aaron. We then headed up to another friend's place in Grand Lake, which is up in Rocky Mountain National Park. It was gorgeous. Tight sleeping quarters....a little too close for my comfort but it was a free place to stay so we dealt just fine with it. I felt like we went back in time 15 years when we arrived in this small mountain town. There we cross-country skied for the first time and have to admit that Mick and I were pretty good. I was highly impressed with both of our skills....meaning we didn't break any bones or die so I think we are pros now!!  After two days in the mountains, we headed back to Lafayette (Boulder) and did so many other things...FOOD...lots and lots of great food was consumed by this girl. (The Weight Watchers Diet was put on the back burner for the week.) We hiked several times, ate delicious food, went to Golden and the Coors Factory, ate more delicious food, went to Barb's parents house up in the mountains surrounded by a beautiful lake, ate more food, went cross country skiing again, ate more food and the guys went go-karting. But it wasn't just any go-kart. It was SUPER FAST (60mph)!!! I was suppose to go but chickened out at the last minute and good thing I did because those things were fierce. They had to do training and the whole nine yards. We then ate more delicious food! LOL!
We then headed back and poor Mick drove the entire time because this girl wasn't feeling well AT ALL. I immediately wen to the doctor the next day and of course I had bronchitis and pneumonia. It was awful! I was out for over a week and still didn't feel 100%. But with every vacation, there comes illness! At least for me...

It was such a wonderful experience and can't wait to do it all again!

Happy Birthday Grant!

Well...Mr. Grant had his 3rd birthday party a few weeks ago! It was the cutest party ever! Its so fun to think back on when he was born...I remember the day so clearly. I think back on all the times I got to watch him when he was a baby and just the memories of him growing into who he is today. He is such a good little boy and Aunt Vicki is SOOO proud of him. He loved all of this things and loved seeing how much he takes after his own mother...by stacking things in piles and making sure no one messed with his new things....Apple doesn't fall too far the tree on that one....
It was a great party and was so excited to watch my little buddy grow so much.....

Finding Jesus

Hopefully I will be able to keep up with this more and more...now that I'm starting to figure this site out. LOL! Well, today I have been thinking alot about Jesus and church. I have finally found my church home and family at Centenary United Methodist Church in Jacksonville. I have to admit that I have never felt this connected to the Lord in all of my life. And I'm so excited. This past weeks Ash Wednesday service and again this morning's service has really touched me. I have to admit that I've never really been "moved" in church until I started going here. Its just the place for me....

On other note....We are getting ready to leave on our trip to Colorado. We will be headed out Friday night after work...which will be interesting as we will be driving approximately 14 hours STRAIGHT through. Mick feels like this is always the answer for whatever reason. We did the same when we drove back from Boston. Hopefully beings that I'm a night person, that I will be able to do most of the driving. But boy oh boy will the next day take a toll on me!!! I always enjoy driving long distances, since I tend to be somewhat of a control freak, I don't necessarily enjoy when Mick drives! LOL! We will be going out to the Boulder, CO area to visit good friends Aaron and Barb. Sounds like they have quite the agenda planned for us so I will have to fill you on with not only post but also pictures when we get back. So let the road trip begin....

I also started Weight Watchers (compliments of Miss Oprah Winfrey!!). I have to admit that I think I'm doing fairly well with it. My pants are fitting better anyways! I have also started exercising again and it feels GREAT! I'm hoping that I do well on my first weigh-in which is on Wednesday. Mom is also doing Weight Watchers and she did great her first week with 8lb. loss!! WAY TO GO MOMMA!
Have a good week everyone!

Simply the Selby's

Okay-so I guess I will do a test trial in the blogging world. I figured this would be the quickest and most convenient way to keep family & friends posted on what is going on in our ever so crazy life here at the Selby household. I've been told on numerous occasions that we should have a reality show on our every day life so maybe this will also be a way to lift everyone's spirits and keep a smile on all of your faces. So enjoy---as we are just Simply the Selby's!