I am content to be and have what in Thy heart I am meant to be and have.
–(George MacDonald, Diary of an Old Soul)
1. I am so thankful to see such a wonderful response to BooMama’s call to bless Heather. It will never get old to see when people come together, how powerful it can be. Maybe that is why Satan spends so much effort trying divide us.
2. I am so thankful God was so evident in my Broker’s open house. My Realtor had the biggest turn out ever. A good turn out is about 10 or 15 (at most) showing up. We had over 23 show up to walk through my house. UNBELIEVABLE.
3. On the same day they did a “Reator Caravan”, this is where a group of Realtors from different companies travel around looking at newly listed houses and then fill out a form telling the seller what they need to do to make the house more presentable. WE GOT ALL POSITIVE FEEDBACK. It was the first time I felt like I actually knew how to decorate a house =) Everyone was saying “nicely decorated.”
4. I say all this because the two events above would not have been so successful if it were not for the prayers from people close to me. I strongly believe in the power of prayer. Even when it is an answer you did not seek or want.
5. I am thankful the Lord has been giving me some downtime lately, much needed downtime. I have been able to catch my breath and breath in God’s word. Oh how I love him so much, I just can not say it enough to Him and to anyone who will listen.
Please remember the families, students and faculty who were effected by this week’s tragedy. Somehow, someway may God be evident in the healing and restoration for everyone involved.
Lord may more people come to know you, your saving grace, and your hope that you offer.
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It’s so wonderful to see the miracle happening again, isn’t it? Over $8,000 last time I checked and it warms my heart to know the burden this lifts off Heather and Mark’s hearts.
I KNEW your house would show well. Good for you! See? I told you.
Rejoicing with you in your downtime! I hope you are truly finding the rest and refreshment you need!!
I didn’t even know about “Thankful Thursday!” And, you are ahead of the game posting on Wed.!!! Good for you!! Hope your house sells quickly for you!!
Ah, yes, downtime is a beautiful thing. Thankful for your opportunity to be refreshed. Sending hugs!
Positive responses from your open house is a good thing…hopefully it will sell soon and you won’t have to worry about keeping it clean much longer…
I am also remembering those families effect by the shooting at Virginia Tech…..what a tragedy!
Blessings on your Thursday
Thank you for you comment that you believe in the power of prayer even though the answer may not be what you hoped.
I had that happen today and just blogged about it. It was really a hard thing to not have answered how I prayed.
Your words were an encouragement. God knows.
http://adustyframe.wordpress.com/2007/04/18/not-what-we-hoped-for/
Really enjoyed your thankful list.
I am so happy for you that all went well with the open house. I am sure God has a special house for you and your family to create new memories in.
Blessings,
Julie
I am so thrilled you had such an awesome turnout at the ‘home-showing’…I know that the Lord already has the right buyer for you…
Yes, the blogging community is just awesome…God will prevail — to heck with evil (oh, I forgot, he is already there *grin*)…
I have been praying for the people who lost loved ones…
Blessings to you and yours…two more week *huge-smile*
Yay for your house! That is fantastic!
Downtime is always a good thing–I’ll need it after this weekend!
I’m so in Awe of God and bringing us all together for Heather—wow!
Praying your house sells fast!
Blessings~
P.S. For some reason my browser times out on your website lately–not sure why?j
I am also humbled and so thankful for the power of prayer and how people have come together for a sista in need! Continued success in the sale of your home.
Great news about your house. Hopefully, it will sell quickly, too! Wonderful list! Blessings to you!
Thank you for sharing your gratefulness. God Bless
Sounds like your home sale process in moving in the right direction.
Wow! I hadn’t seen the updated total as to how much had been given to Heather! It is so wonderful to see these drops of goodness especially when our news has been filled with such tragic images this week.
I hope you have a blessed week Laurel!
Whaaaa Hoooo! Great news on the house ~ that’s so awesome. And how God’s people have responded for Heather is awesome ~ just like God!
I’ll be getting my down time after May 1 when the last of the family moves out. Yipee!
Bunches of blessings to you, Laurel.
Thank you for sharing your heart today. I enjoyed your list and agree with you on loving the Lord! I couldn’t do a thing without Him!
I am also grateful for you about your house..because I am a girl who has been there, done that, wears the t-shirt.
You’ll have it sold in no time! :))
And I am overwhelmed myself over the Heather offering…one word..WOW..and that was just for one day!
Dear Laurel,
You are such an inspiration. I love your blog and all your posts. Thank you for the advice on my one post I will put it in the side bar this week,( learning…LOL)
I am so glad about your house and praying blessings all over that situation for you.
I am praising God right along with you about Heather and her day of love.
Thank you for being you.
May the Lord Bless you this week and always.
In his endless love,
Angel ( Angel Mama Pearls of Wisdom)
I’m glad you mentioned the fundraiser for Heather - I should have mentioned thanks for it in my post, and completely forgot. Doesn’t God just work wonders? How Awesome He is!!
I am so glad that your showings went well. I love the quote at the beginning of your post! Thanks for sharing!
What a great quote!
And yes, how amazing are God’s blessings!
Diane
All of your thankful thoughts just bless me Laurel. It is so exciting to see how God answers prayer. I love Him too. He is so very good.
Glad your home showed well. Standing in agreement with you that it sells quickly.
Downtime is so important! Hope you get some often.
We also are praying for the families in Virginia.
SOOOOOOOO glad things went well at your Broker open and caravan!
Glad you got all positive feedback—and I can testify that it’s not just fluff! Realtors can be brutally honest about a home’s show condition!
wow what a turn out for your open home and its awesome about the complements
Ill pray something comes of it
Pleased youre getting some downtime. I have been reading the bible a lot more this year and im getting very blessed by it so its awesome that youve found some time too
I am remembering and praying for all those that were affected this week
blessings to you
Thank you for stopping by my blog Laurel!
Have a great weekend~
Lori
I enjoyed reading this. I need to start doing Thankful Thursday again.