Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Thou Art Amazing...
I woke up this morning with the first line of this poem echoing in my head. I sat down and completed this. I hope you enjoy it. If you are amazed by God, leave me a comment with one thing that amazes you. It would be a shame for me not to get one single comment....now wouldn't it?
Still amazed,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Monday, September 22, 2014
Mom-ism Monday #17
I'm always asking people in my family for Mom-isms they remember hearing and using. Last weekend, my brother-in-law Phil shared one that my father-in-law had written in his Bible. I think it's very relevant for back then when he wrote it down and now. Very simple and direct. The dad-ism needs no explanation other than to read it.
Phil is not sure where or why the saying originated. The more surprising story lies in how my father-in-law obtained the Bible he wrote it in. My father-in-law affectionately called Pop was at Lake Conasauga in the 1940's probably fishing. He found a tackle box. The box had a name and address in it. Pop mailed the tackle box back to it's owner. In appreciation for returning the box, the man sent him a Bible as a gift. It's the very same Bible this week's Mom-ism Monday #17 saying is written in!
The next time you're feeling flush and think you might be getting a case of word vomit, remember this: Be sure Brain is Engaged before putting Mouth in Gear!
Ode to the 40's,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
The next time you're feeling flush and think you might be getting a case of word vomit, remember this: Be sure Brain is Engaged before putting Mouth in Gear!
Ode to the 40's,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
10 Reasons to Keep Singing
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| photo credit: revival.com |
Listen to the song 10,000 Reasons here, before
you read any further. The song is based on Psalm 103.
The first five verses
are:
Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me,
bless his holy name. 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and
forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thine
iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy
life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender
mercies; 5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that
thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
We sang this Sunday. The words "all that is within
me" embedded in my being. What is within me, within us? A network of
arteries, vessels, blood and organs? Yes, but that's not all. We have a soul
designed specifically to praise our Creator! I believe Matt Redman, co-writer
of 10,000 reasons, sings to Jesus like never before with all that is within
him. Do we? We took communion Sunday in remembrance of Jesus. I started
recalling events in my life that caused me to praise God with all that was
within me, not holding anything back, totally consumed, giving him all of me
because he gave his all for me. I'm sharing 10 reasons my heart finds to keep
on singing, then I challenge you to reply to this email with just one reason
for you to sing that I can share next week.
- Beholding
his glory at the top of the Swiss Alps. I praised Him and felt like I
would be transported on to heaven like Elijah.
- Singing
the last line of the 3rd verse of Blessed Assurance with complete
realization of what it means to be "Filled with his goodness, lost in
his love."
- Having
his light shine upon me until his glory dawned while singing
"O Beautiful Star". Sing it and you'll see.
- The
night I knelt beside my bed, asked forgiveness for my sins and Jesus
saved me.
- The
pure love I felt the day God blessed my union to my husband and best
friend Steve.
- The
sweet relief I felt when Sydnee had all her toes. The worry-free feeling I
had about Sloane's toes!
- My
desire for everyone to have a personal relationship with Jesus.
- My longing to
show Lisette who Jesus is.
- The
thankfulness that explodes in my heart to have celebrated my parents 50th
wedding anniversary six years ago!
- Being
one of the lame he made walk.
What's your reason? Leave me a comment.
Singing a new song,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Monday, September 15, 2014
Mom-ism Monday #16
Do you believe everything you hear or read? If it's on that internet, it's gotta be true, right? That internet being a trusted source is a running joke at our house! My Mom and husband are somewhat skeptical. They take most things with a grain of salt with one eyebrow cocked as if it were some kind of truth-seeking device. Instead of innocent until proven guilty, it's false until proven true!
Neither my mom nor my husband would ever want to say or admit aloud that someone was purposely telling an untruth. That's not nice! So my mom, in her best lady-like southern style would say instead, "Now, that's just.....
In other words, what you're saying is just too unbelievable for her to believe! If you've ever made icing too thick, you understand. Thick icing keeps rolling up and won't cover well. It may even tear your cake or pastry enough to need repair. Thick icing can be watered down to make it easy to spread. I suppose stories could be watered down to be more believable too? But, too thick icing is like a too tall story. Hard to swallow!
Have you ever heard Mom-ism #15? Mom has said it all my born days! Leave me a comment about it. It's akin to another mom-ism she uses. That's just too fishy to smell good!
Someone yell for the water girl?
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Neither my mom nor my husband would ever want to say or admit aloud that someone was purposely telling an untruth. That's not nice! So my mom, in her best lady-like southern style would say instead, "Now, that's just.....
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| photo credit: dirtylaundrykitchen.com |
Have you ever heard Mom-ism #15? Mom has said it all my born days! Leave me a comment about it. It's akin to another mom-ism she uses. That's just too fishy to smell good!
Someone yell for the water girl?
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Does your Internet Provider give you Rewards?
It's Thursday and that means time to save some dough! My local telephone and internet provider Windstream just came out with a nifty new program. Designed to "Thank You" for your business by giving you a "gift" for accumulated points. If Windstream is your carrier, you can sign up for the program here. Here's how it works:
My favorite reward is ACCOUNT CREDITS! I might also save up for a gift card or two. Windstream can't thank you unless you join. If your carrier isn't Windstream, call and ask if they have a rewards program. If they don't, you should surely suggest it! Mention what Windstream is doing to make their customers happy! Saving money and great communication services are a win/win! BA, BA, BA, BA, BA I'm loving it!
Get money, Be happy,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
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