I'm Thankful for.....

I'm thankful for a gracious, forgiving, loving, merciful God!

I'm thankful for my family - ALL of you!

I'm thankful for my friends - yes, ALL of you!

I'm thankful I get to be the favorite one. LOL!

I'm thankful for oranges, filet mignon, birds, bees, honey, trees, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th chances, Angel Food,

cookies, ice cream, peanut butter fudge, contacts, crayons, wet wipes, Spray-n-Wash, music,......

You get the point - I could go on & on & on! Let us not forget to count our blessings.

Love & prayers to you & yours during this holiday season!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

What's Happening in November?

Ahhhh, NOVEMBER- my FAVORITE month of the year. I just love this month! It's the month when leaves have (or are beginning to) turned beautiful colors. It's when the Brannen family usually celebrates "Christmas" - yes, we begin opening presents this month! And, we don't have to be stressed about buying that last present for Christmas time either. It's a time of year when most folks say (or at least think about) what they're thankful for. Many other times of the year we (as people) forget to say what we're thankful for. It's the beginning of that "magical" holiday season. It's when cookies are baked and turkeys are cooked. And, Aunt Bo's fudge is usually made! Mmmmm! See what I'm talking about!?! I can't think of one thing about November that isn't grand!

As you can see by my November calendar, there's lots to do and celebrate!..... If you've got a November birthday, or anniversary - please let me know. I didn't intentionally leave it off. :-)

Nov 2nd - Johnny Pollard turned 21! Joan Bush had a birthday!
Nov 3rd - Jack Breese has a birthday!
November 4th - Cantra Cobb turns 21!
November 5th - Scott Retzleff has a birthday! Jonathan & Katie Slater celebrate their 1st wedding anniversary!
November 7th - Judy & Ray Retzleff celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary!
November 8th - Wayne Adams has a birthday!
November 9th - Florence McLane has a birthday!
November 10th - Cole Tatum has a birthday! "Men's Cowboy Day" at 4pm at Grace Assembly - if you're a man, you're invited!
November 11th - November 14th - Carl Harris in REVIVAL at Grace Assembly of God - YOU are invited!
November 14th - Hank, Me & Julian Bandiaky celebrate birthdays!
November 16th - Jonathan Slater has a birthday!
November 17th - Jeremy Keith, Randy Carr & Ray Retzleff celebrate birthdays!
November 20th - Uncle Lowell Brannen has a birthday!
November 21st - Amie Crockett turns 26!
November 22nd - THANKSGIVING! - My FAVORITE DAY!
November 24th - Sydney Crockett turns 9!
November 25th - Lamar Crockett turns 60!

I Am A Christian!

Christians
by Maya Angelou


"A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ
that a man should have to seek Him first to find her."

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'"
I'm whispering "I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven."

When I say... "I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain..
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!