Remembering the fallen

Monday ......the best day of the week❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Good Morning Dear Friends 💐
It's Monday morning. The beginning of the week. I cannot say that I was always a fan of Monday mornings.  However, I've come to see that it brings with it , new possibilities, new beginnings, new adventures.
He makes all things new every morning.
Dream BIG this week.

In His Love,Ella

Changing Seasons

Woke up to 48 chilly degrees this morning.
105+ degrees a couple of days ago.

New England weather.........or is it something more than that......hmmmm.

Too many passwords

Hello dear friends in blogger land . It has been years since I've posted on my blog .
It has taken me two to three days just to remember the password for my account associated with my blog ....incredible . I've been away for a long time. But look forward to sharing my thoughts with all of you again. I hope that some of you are still here it would be nice to reconnect.
In His Love,
Ella

I'm debating..................

This looks so beautiful and awfully calorie packed ,...................  I think I want to make this for a dessert for Thanksgiving. 

Pumpkin Tiramisu 

Ingredients

• 1 can pumpkin puree
• ½ c. light brown sugar
• ¾ tsp. ground ginger
• ¾ tsp. ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp. Kosher salt
• 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
• ¾ c. granulated sugar
• 1½ c. mascarpone cheese
• 2½ c. heavy cream
• 2 c. brewed coffee
• 2 package dry ladyfingers
• Chocolate shavings and candied ginger

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree with the brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar. Add the mascarpone and 1 1/2 cups of the heavy cream. Using an electric mixer, beat the pumpkin mixture at medium speed until soft peaks form; do not overbeat.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk the brewed coffee with 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar until it's dissolved. Dip both sides of 6 ladyfingers in the coffee and arrange them in a single layer in a 4-quart trifle dish. Spread 1 cup of the pumpkin mousse on top. Repeat the layering 5 more times, ending with a layer of the pumpkin mousse. Cover and refrigerate the tiramisu overnight.
3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the remaining 1 cup of cream with the remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar until soft peaks form. Dollop the whipped cream over the tiramisu, garnish with shaved chocolate and candied ginger and serve.

Blessings, Ella

Hello..........anyone still there??????

Just thought I would toss out a Hello to see if there is anyone still out there from when I was actively blogging.  

I cannot believe it has been over 2 years since I have had the time or the unction to put down everyday thoughts on my blog.

Moving into a new season ......Hope to get to a place where I can put my thoughts down again......


Blessings............Ella

Time Flies............

Wow.  I am amazed at how quickly Summer is turning to Fall.....It is only the middle of August, but we woke to another morning of "that" crisp chill in the air that defines the New England season. 

This summer has been quite different then others.  My Mom's medical needs have increased dramatically and I am now committed to 3-5 hours a day to help . 

 It feels like summer has gone by so quickly and with so many changes we have not been able to do some of the things that we usually do. So we are looking forward with great anticipation going to our summer camp for the weekend :)

Looking forward to the quietness , the sizzle of a steak on the grill, saying  hello to old friends. 
Simple but wonderful....Life is Good, Live simply , Live Well .

Ro:15:13: Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Blessings, Ella

 

God is Faithful

My Mom's cognitive functions have diminshed over the past several months to the point of very few and rare conversations.  Yesterday my Aunt came in to the city to do Mom's hair for her,  and she seemed to enjoy that. 
The Lord has given me strength and assurances my Mom is sealed for "that day"......

She has always been a Godly example and opened her house to many , given to the needs of others first, fed the hungry......  Just a precious saintly Woman of God.

Even though I know without a doubt she has salvation in our Lord Jesus Christ,  today seemed like a difficult visit with her , for me emotionally.

 I re-play conversations we have had, the millions of times she prayed for me and over me, her wise Godly counsel.............they enemy was having a field day with my emotions and I was caving.

 Then out of my Mom's mouth these words of comfort inspired from the Holy Spirit.

Ella, I Love God......................    I looked right into her eyes and saw ....."Mom".....I squeesed her hand tightly and said " And, He love you too Mom"......   Those four seemingly little words were a whole conversation to me today.    I thank you Lord Jesus for your love for my Mom and for me......


Thank you Lord for your Love............
2Th:3:5: And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.

Rainy Days

They are ok :).......They seem to quiet my spirit and allow me to get still before the Lord.  I like that.  I'm finding the Lord wooing me into His presence and I am so thankful that He loves me like that .  Always wanting time for me , never to busy to have a conversation.  The other day in a time of prayer and fasting , I found a faded legal pad with these words written on them from over a year ago........

I Love You Lord.....and I lift my voice.....to worship you...Oh my Soul.....Rejoice .
Take Joy my King........In what you hear......Let it be a sweet, sweet, sound in your ear.....

I held it to my chest like finding a note or card I had given to my husband....  Totally experiencing being soooooo full of Love for my Lord.......I was so amazed how much He loves me , warm ....not sad tears fell from my eyes.....as I was overome with thankfulness to the One who loves me like no other.

I know the "finding" of these words had some prophectic meaning for the two young men I was praying for as well. Although I don't know what it was for them, it is not important.  God does. 

The Lord always surprises me in our ministering to the needs of others , God will often show up with a special touch for us as well ..... 

I Love You Lord .....................


In His Love & Service, Ella

 

Waiting for Another Winter Weather Maker

We were having a pretty mild winter here in the North East , until February that is.......  Watching the snow fall this morning with the anticipation of 6-12 inches of heavy wet snow......

Thirteen days till Spring..............

Blessings, GG

Isa:1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

I'm Back

Hoping to usher in Spring 2013 with all of you.  I have missed blogging and sharing here.  Wishing all who would still see my posts a blessed and beautiful day.

Blessings, GG
Ro:15:13: Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

At His Feet Forever

Lu:7:37: And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,Lu:7:38: And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.Lu:7:39: Now when the Pharisee which had bi...dden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.Lu:7:40: And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.Lu:7:41: There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.Lu:7:42: And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?Lu:7:43: Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.Lu:7:44: And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.Lu:7:45: Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.Lu:7:46: My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.Lu:7:47: Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.Lu:7:48: And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.

Is anything to hard for me ??????

Jer:32:27: Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

Has the Lord ever spoken that to you? The Spirit of the Lord, spoke that directly to me this past Sunday at church. And with those exact words. Right into my heart.......and right out of my mouth....

I don't know if I was even aware at the moment what I needed from the Lord.....but I am sure that it was a word deposited through the Holy Spirit ........ an utterance from God to the heart of this believer .

Joh:14:26: But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

Thankful to Jesus for this simple, yet powerful word and reminder.

M'r:9:23: Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth

M't:19:26: But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

M'r:10:27: And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.

Lu:1:37: For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Is there anything to hard for me ? saith the Lord.......
No Lord, nothing is to difficult for you.

What are you sitting on ?

What are you sitting on ?

In Genesis chapter 31 we read the account of Jacob leaving with his wives and all that he had fleeing from his Father in law Laban unaware....And his daughter Rachel took her father's gods/graven images with her.... . Laban comes upon Jacob and confronts him about leaving and taking his images.

Jacob tells him
Ge:31:32: With whomsoever thou findest thy gods, let him not live: before our brethren discern thou what is thine with me, and take it to thee. For Jacob knew not that Rachel had stolen them.Ge:31:33: And Laban went into Jacob's tent, and into Leah's tent, and into the two maidservants' tents; but he found them not. Then went he out of Leah's tent, and entered into Rachel's tent.Ge:31:34: Now Rachel had taken the images, and put them in the camel's furniture, and sat upon them. And Laban searched all the tent, but found them not.Ge:31:35: And she said to her father, Let it not displease my lord that I cannot rise up before thee; for the custom of women is upon me. And he searched, but found not the images.


What are you sitting on ?

What is it that you cannot let go of? What are you holding onto?

Or, What is it that has a hold on you?
It can be anything that creeps in, becomes a habit, catches our attention.....calls to us....

As believers, we have to keep ourselves set apart for Christ.

We are called to a high calling in Christ Jesus.....God speaks to us : 2Co:6:17: Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.

We are living in deceptively , dangerous days. The wicked are more wicked. Sin abounds, Nations are against nations. There are wars, disease, famine, pestilences..... A time where many are departing from the Faith , are turning back ......God word warns us......

1Tm:4:1: Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

We must make our election and calling sure.
2Pe:1:10: Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

Now is the time to be in examination mode. Not the time to be on the fence....dipping our toes into the world and expecting to come out untouched.

Is there anything hindering us? Anything calling to us ? Anything drawing us back???? Have we become entangled ? Has our light dimmed?

Now is the time to get free, now is the time to make sure our lamps are full and bright!

What are you sitting on ?

Anything that makes itself more prominent then the Lord Jesus in our lives is a god....A stronghold, a sin.

Ask the Holy Spirit to help you to examine your thoughts and intentions....We examine our bodies to assure that they are not sick.....How much more our spirit, our heart, our intentions, our mind......

2Co:13:5: Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?

What are you sitting on ?

Expose it ....Bring it to the light, give it to the Lord. Bring it to the Master's feet.....

Ro:8:34: Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
Christ made a provision for us.

1Jo:1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

What are you sitting on ?

Worry? Anxiety ? Fear? Depression ?....

Get up, take care of it .....

Isa:60:1: Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.Isa:60:2: For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

Let's be ready. God has equipped us. We can make it !!!! God is Faithful. Fear Not !!!!!

Heb:12:1: Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.

Let us ready ourselves , our Bridegroom cometh !!!!

Re:22:17: And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

Walking Circumspectly

Waking up to bitter cold temps this morning -11 with the wind chill. Enjoying a delicious coffee witih my hubby ♥.

So looking forward to fellowship this morning.

Waking up this morning with a grateful heart. Thankful to God for my salvation. So aware that I must walk circumspectly.....There is not anyone I know that can walk in the world or dangle their toes in the pool thereof and come away ...unscathed or untouched.

One of the biggest deceptions of the enemy....Come and play....and once your out there unprotected, so easy to get bound, so easy to succumb to the delicacies that the enemy will present to you, all wrapped up like a gift .....meant to kill , steal and destroy.

Eph:5:15: See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,Eph:5:16: Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Happy Thanksgiving

Hello Dear Friends,

Wishing all of you a blessed and beautiful Thanksgiving. I hope to get back to blogging after the holidays on a more regular basis.

Blessings, Ella

The dry season is over.........

Expecting the Harvest

We are about to get wet with the long awaited former and latter rain .


De:28:12: The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.

The Lord is about to give you the Harvest you have been waiting, praying and laboring for.

Lu:10:2: Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.

In His Love & Service, Ella

It has been a long time .......

Just thought I would get myself going again and put up a post. Life has been busy so many changes , some good, some bad. But God is Faithful. Thought I would share a fantastic recipe for these Yummy Baked potato's that Niki made at camp last week.

Niki's Baked Potato's

Ingredients :

As many potato's as you want to bake on the grill. Your favorite variety .

Sliced Valdalia Onions

Garlic minced or fresh sliced

Butter

Tinfoil

Slice potato in half ,put garlic on each side to your preference

Add a slice of onion and a generous pat of butter. Wrap in Tinfoil, and roast on med heat on the

grill for 60-90 minutes. YUMMO : )

From my living room window.....

Having my morning coffee back at camp after 10 days in the city. Shortly after my last post here. Our second or third day back at camp we woke to find our oldest dog Mercy with a small thumb-sized cyst on her female parts.

As Jonathan and I were finishing our coffee this "thing" had grown to the size of a golf-ball. We prayed over Mercy and I called the Vet in the city almost an hour away. They wanted to see her right awway and gave us an appointment that if we left immediately we would just be getting there.

Jonathan dropped me at the house in the city and took Mercy up the street to the vet. He came home an hour later with medications, a head cone , a huge bill and the prognosis of a tumor. They could operate, but they were not sure if that would "cure" her or not.

I was heart-broken. We stayed in the city for 10 days. John and I prayed over Mercy, the grand-children prayed. We loved on her and gave her her medicine, believing that this ugly tumor would go away. But it didn't. It kept getting bigger and more ugly and nasty.

Yesterday when John came back from a repair, we made the decision to come back to camp. The dogs love it here as much as we do. Mercy layed her head on my lap the whole ride back. I looked at my "old" girl. The gray whiskers on her face and thought how we had grown old with her.

My heart was heavy as Jonathan and I talked last night about putting her down. I could not sleep, I stayed up asking God to do what only He could,.... Well after midnight , I went to bed . Mercy and Cleo laying on my side of the bed on the floor. It began to rain ......a heavy rain.....a soothing and comforting sound on the roof . God's peace and presence came flooding in and I drifted off to sweet sleep.

Jonathan got up before me this morning and started the coffee. The dogs got up with me a little while later as the light was just breaking on camp. I poured my coffee and looked out the living room window. Listening to chirping birds and the steady humming of the fridge.

I took a sip or two and went to sit down on the sofa, I glanced at Mercy and could not believe my eyes. The tumor is GONE. Completely and totally GONE. I yelled to John outside to come in and check Mercy . We looked at each other in totally dumbfound ......and then I began to recognize......Jesus had touched Mercy girl.....Just as quick as that ugly , nasty tumor came it was gone in the Name of Jesus.....

I am praising the Lord Jesus this morning and testifying to His healing power. He healed my Mercy-girl ......I am totally convinced. God is Faithful. We can trust Him with everything.

In His Love & Service, Ella

From my kitchen window

This was my view....Back to my summer retreat at camp. We lost a whole month due to the hard winter in New England.

Everyone is slowly making their way back. Some of the "Florida" folks are returning.

It's nice to see my neighbor's again.

It's quiet in camp, early in the season. We woke to the sound of birds and insects.

Lovely, peaceful......all the spring flowers we planted before we left in the fall are blooming.

I am thankful and filled with gratitude to the Lord for allowing me to come back to camp for another season of great Fellowship, Family and Friends.

Hugs & Prayers, Ella