King Pumpkin, grandkids, and Monday's Prayer

This past weekend was Pumpkin Festival time

in our small town.

This celebration of harvest time

has been going on since the late 60s.

It is a wonderful example of small town living.

This was my son's weekend to have the kids,

so I got a bonus: a photo of King Pumpkin with the grandkids sitting on it.

This pumpkin almost broke the record.

One more day and it would have (pumpkins grow 5 lbs a day at this size).

Still, it is quite a specimen as is.

Next came the rides.

Dillon was rocking the 'car'

much to Addy's consternation.

Doug yelled at him from below

and gave that look that means,

"Stop now or pay later!"

Dillon stopped.

She was happiest closer to ground.

However, she did get into it, and we got some mid-air smiles from her

as well as a wave.

It was a heart-warming time for all of us.

Here are some thought of other women to go along with Monday's Prayer.

"Every day of our lives we make choices about

how we're going to live that day."

Luci Swindoll

"Every day we live is a priceless gift of God,

loaded with possibilities to learn something new,

to gain fresh insights."

Dale Evans Rogers

Scripture:

Rejoice in the Lord always.

I will say it again: Rejoice!

Philippians 4:4

Today's Prayer of Grace

Lord, You have given me another day of life;

let me celebrate this day,

and let me use it according to Your plan.

I praise You, Father,

for my life

and for the friends and family members

who make it rich.

Enable me to live each moment to the fullest

 as I give thanks

 for Your creation,

for Your love,

and for Your Son.

Amen.

All are from 100 Days of Grace for Women.

Blessings to you all as you begin this new week!