Hey friends, how are you doing today? How has your summer been so far? Busy? Chaotic? Deliberate? Effective? Hectic? Fantastic? I could go on and on with the adjectives, but I think you understand. Really, how are you doing? Did you undertake anything new this summer?
In a few days, my husband and I will attend the Great NY State Fair. In the past, we attended this event primarily because of the girls. Oh, they love this, they are disappointed every year, because they leave the week before the fair. We won’t let them know, but I’m grinning on the inside. Yes! Finally, we can attend as adults; attend when we want and leave when we want to. Sweet privileges, I will never take for granted again. Usually, I do not like crowds, I don’t like the noise, and I don’t like heights. The Fair’s producers regularly expect more than a million people over a period of about thirteen days. Did I say, I don’t like crowds? Normally I mentally gear up because I know we will spend most of the day at the fair. When they were younger, it was the rides and the animals. I tried to make it as homeschool friendly as possible (parents, you know we have to make these hours count for something). As they became older, it was about the rides and it slowly drifted to the event’s performers which was always in the evening. But now, it’s just my sweetheart and I and we most certainly will enjoy every minute of it. I’m sure it probably has absolutely NOTHING to do with the kids, right? What’s your favorite thing to do at such an event?
It’s an absolutely beautiful day, today in my neck of the woods. It’s so easy to miss days like these. It’s a bit cool, but truthfully, I like this temperature of 70°. The sun is out with big, beautiful, fluffy, thick, white clouds. Every tree is still holding on to its greenery. The cicadas are singing their summer song, with the butterflies making an occasional appearance, as they too try to hold on to summer. I am taking a few minutes to sit outside and listen to creation, after all, creation speaks, does it not? Creation says, “look up, child, look up”. Too soon, this too shall pass.
Take with me, this opportunity to worship with creation, the Creator God. Believe it or not, the world needs us to show them how to rest. Deep breath; give the worries away to the only One, Who can actually do something about it. Talk to the Lord, tell Him everything; yes, He already knows, but prayer is actually for you and me. Prayer helps us to mentally and emotionally give over the troubles. It helps us to identify the people and the circumstances that needs the Lord’s attention. Remember, it’s not at all selfish to talk to Him about you and your needs and your desires, but while in His presence, don’t forget about me and them.
How can I pray for you?
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Hope you are having a Blessed Labor day 🙂
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Thank you, my friend. It was a good day 🙂
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Super 🙂
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Enjoy. 😊
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Thanks 🙏🏽
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Have fun at the fair! We need to go again, and try to take Aaron. Maybe he’ll like it – and maybe not. One never knows! 🙂
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If the number of people won’t be too much for him, he may have fun (for a few hours) after a while it gets too much of everything 😂😂😂
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Ahhh this was so refreshing to read! Great reminder to enjoy creation!
I enjoy viewing the exhibits crafted by the 4Hers when I attend fair..it’s unbelievable how talented these kids are with some of their projects. I realize some of them probably get help from their folks but even then I don’t mind because the thought of family time that took place during that process warms my heart and I’m sure makes for sweet memories for both the child and parent alike.
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Yes!! It’s great 😅 sometimes I’m amazed at such talent at such a young age. We serve a Great God
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Hi Brenda,
I’m unsure what you mean by a state fair? We have regional shows here in Australia that have rides, sideshows, regional produce, baking, sewing, craft, livestock, shearing, horseriding & wood chopping demos & comps. Is that what you mean? 😀
Bless you,
Jennifer
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It is very similar 😂😂 rides, food, exotic and local animals, crafts, shows and people 😂😂🙂 sorry about the confusion should have made a better job of explaining. God bless you
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Oh okay, no worries 😀
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We are just home from our 2-week trip tonight. It was a great and wonderful trip, with family reunion, Creation Museum, Ark Encounter, more family time — God is so good!
But God took care of our home while we were away, and we are grateful for that, too.
We get to sleep in our own bed tonight. Such sweet blessings.
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Amen 🙏🏽 there’s nothing like home 🏡 thanks for sharing your experiences with us; love spending time with family. Getting ready for myrtle beach
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oooo! Please share your trip. I’m curious about Myrtle Beach.
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Yes, I will share, this is our third time and it’s beautiful 😍 the company is always the best part, but the beach is a close second 😂
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Enjoy the fair! 🎡 🍭
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Thanks Dawn, this is first time attending without the girls, but I’m looking forward to it 😂😂 🤫 God bless you, my friend
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It is so hot in TX…, even my friends who love our hot summers are saying enough is enough. 105-107 heat index and no breeze…, Our sweat is sweating! What have I learned this summer? We have a third great-grandbaby on the way and it’s a boy! We have two precious girls so the family is excited with this news. I also learned if you don’t have someone younger to stand with you for all things medical as you age, you are in a heap of trouble! Most important I learned no matter how hard I work to take control things always end up better when I surrender to the Lord.
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😂😂😂 ‘sweat is sweating’ you crack me up 😂 Amen 🙏🏽 on these lessons, very valuable indeed, especially the last one. Congratulations 🎈 on the new baby boy, what a blessing!
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Hey hope you have a great time. I followed you on Instagram 🙂
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Thank you 🙏🏽 God bless you
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I am definitely enjoying the cooler than normal August here. We are in the 70s and low 80s this week. It is usually in the 90s here until mid September. Enjoy the fair little sister. Did you change your mind about me cooking in your kitchen? haha 🙂
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I will cook for you anytime, just not let you near my stove 😂😂😂 .. fall is right around the corner, anything above the 60° is excellent. God bless you
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🙂
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Enjoy the state fair. I usually avoid them because I don’t like crowds, but when I have gone in the past, I enjoyed the cooking contest winners, especially the inventive kinds of pies.
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I must look out for that this year; this is my very first year without the girls. There’s a whole world out there to explore 😂😂
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