"The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion — to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair."~from ISAIAH 61 Bible verse for this Blog

APOLOGY to READERS who followed a SEARCH to HERE & didn't find it

On July 18, 2017, I drafted almost 3000 blog posts that I had published since 2008 when I began blogging, rather than edit each one. So if you clicked here from somewhere else and ended up with the post unavailable or error, I am sorry but this is why. It'd be too much work for me to go back and fix them. There's an explanation on 7/19/17 as I'm still learning.

Thursday, October 1, 2020

OCTOBER PROMISES

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OCTOBER PROMISES

"OCTOBER 1 - PROMISE #274
I am the everlasting God. Psalm 90:2

OCTOBER 2 - PROMISE #275
I am righteous in all My ways and kind in all that I do. Psalm 145:17

OCTOBER 3 - PROMISE #276
I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my Son, Jesus. John 17:23

OCTOBER 4 - PROMISE #277
If you believe in Jesus, you will not be disappointed. 1 Peter 2:6

OCTOBER 5 - PROMISE #278
You are My workmanship, created in Christ to do My good works. Ephesians 2:10

OCTOBER 6 - PROMISE #279
I have chosen you to be a royal priesthood and a holy nation. 1 Peter 2:9

OCTOBER 7 - PROMISE #280
Your life comes from Me because you are My offspring. Acts 17:28

OCTOBER 8 - PROMISE #281
I have blessed you in Christ with one outpouring of grace after another. John 1:16

OCTOBER 9 - PROMISE #282
If you confess your sins, I will be faithful to forgive and cleanse you. 1 John 1:9

OCTOBER 10 - PROMISE #283
Because of Jesus, you are free from all condemnation.  Romans 8:1

OCTOBER 11 - PROMISE #284
I am happy to treat you as My child, and I hope you will call Me Father. Jeremiah 3:19

OCTOBER 12 - PROMISE #285
Even if your mother forgets you, I will never forget you. Isaiah 49:15

OCTOBER 13 - PROMISE #286
I will fulfill My purpose for your life because My mercy endures forever.
Psalm 138:8

OCTOBER 14 - PROMISE #287
If you make your home in love, you live in Me and I live in you. 1 John 4:16

OCTOBER 15 - PROMISE #288
I love to sing over you with loud shouts of joy. Zephaniah 3:17

OCTOBER 16 - PROMISE #289
If I look after the sparrows, I will certainly take care of you. Luke 12:6-7

OCTOBER 17 - PROMISE #290
If you remain still, I will do your fighting for you. Exodus 14:14

OCTOBER 18 - PROMISE #291
I will give you My power to destroy spiritual strongholds.2 Corinthians 10:3-5

OCTOBER 19 - PROMISE #292
I will cover you with My feathers and protect you with My wings. Psalm 91:4

OCTOBER 20 - PROMISE #293
My angels will surround all who fear Me. Psalm 34:7

OCTOBER 21 - PROMISE #294
I will meet all your needs so you can overflow with good works. 2 Corinthians 9:8

OCTOBER 22 - PROMISE #295
I will give you My strength and bless you with My peace. Psalm 29:11

OCTOBER 23 - PROMISE #296
I have given you My Spirit, so your body could be My temple.
1 Corinthians 6:19

OCTOBER 24 - PROMISE #297
My love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8

OCTOBER 25 - PROMISE #298
My great peace will guard your heart and your thoughts in Jesus. Philippians 4:7

OCTOBER 26 - PROMISE #299
I watch over you and I listen for your prayers. 1 Peter 3:12

OCTOBER 27 - PROMISE #300
Jesus is happy to share His inheritance with you. Romans 8:16-17

OCTOBER 28 - PROMISE #301
Those who overcome will not be hurt by the second death. Revelation 2:11

OCTOBER 29 - PROMISE #302
I have called you to My eternal glory in Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 5:10

OCTOBER 30 - PROMISE #303
I am giving you a kingdom that can never be shaken. Hebrews 12:28

OCTOBER 31 - PROMISE #304
I promise a crown of life to all who love Me despite their trials. 
James 1:12"

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

SEPTEMBER PROMISES

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SEPTEMBER PROMISES
from 365promises
"SEPTEMBER 1 - PROMISE #244
I spoke the universe into existence. Genesis 1:1

SEPTEMBER 2 - PROMISE #245
I give life and breath to all things. Acts 17:24-25

SEPTEMBER 3 - PROMISE #246
You can rest in My love, for I have power to save you. Zephaniah 3:17

SEPTEMBER 4 - PROMISE #247
My thoughts toward you outnumber the sand on the seashore. Psalm 139:17-18

SEPTEMBER 5 - PROMISE #248
All the days of your life are written in My special book. Psalm 139:16

SEPTEMBER 6 - PROMISE #249
I will carry you in My arms just like a father carries his child.
Deuteronomy 1:31

SEPTEMBER 7 - PROMISE #250
I will give you a double portion of your inheritance in exchange for your shame. Isaiah 61:7

SEPTEMBER 8 - PROMISE #251
I made you alive in Jesus simply because I love you. Ephesians 2:4-5

SEPTEMBER 9 - PROMISE #252
I will forgive your sins and then forget them. Hebrews 8:12

SEPTEMBER 10 - PROMISE #253
Your old life has ended and now everything is new in Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:17

SEPTEMBER 11 - PROMISE #254
Reach out and you will touch Me, for I am not far from you. Acts 17:27

SEPTEMBER 12 - PROMISE #255
Before you even call out to Me, I will answer you. Isaiah 65:24

SEPTEMBER 13 - PROMISE #256
I will be the voice behind you, guiding you in the way you should go.
Isaiah 30:21

SEPTEMBER 14 - PROMISE #257
I will train you for battle with My shield of salvation. Psalm 18:34-35

SEPTEMBER 15 - PROMISE #258
I will be faithful to give you My strength and protection. 2 Thessalonians 3:3

SEPTEMBER 16 - PROMISE #259
You will find safety in My everlasting arms. Deuteronomy 33:27

SEPTEMBER 17 - PROMISE #260
I carry your burdens every day. Psalm 68:19

SEPTEMBER 18 - PROMISE #261
I have called you to inherit My blessing.1 Peter 3:9

SEPTEMBER 19 - PROMISE #262
If you honor Me with your first fruits, you will overflow with abundance.
Proverbs 3:9-10

SEPTEMBER 20 - PROMISE #263
If you help the poor, your light will shine like the dawn. Isaiah 58:7-8

SEPTEMBER 21 - PROMISE #264
If you wait for Me, I will renew your strength. Isaiah 40:31

SEPTEMBER 22 - PROMISE #265
I will give you a peaceful sleep surrounded by safety. Psalm 4:8

SEPTEMBER 23 - PROMISE #266
I will enrich your life and renew your youth like the eagle’s.
Psalm 103:5

SEPTEMBER 24 - PROMISE #267
I will not reject the sacrifice of a broken spirit and a contrite heart.
Psalm 51:17

SEPTEMBER 25 - PROMISE #268
I will always be close when you need My comfort. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

SEPTEMBER 26 - PROMISE #269
When you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will be with you. Psalm 23:4

SEPTEMBER 27 - PROMISE #270
I will keep you from falling until you joyfully stand blameless in My presence. Jude 1:24

SEPTEMBER 28 - PROMISE #271
I will soon crush the evil one under your feet. Romans 16:20

SEPTEMBER 29 - PROMISE #272
You have an everlasting inheritance reserved in heaven for you.
1 Peter 1:3-4

SEPTEMBER 30 - PROMISE #273
I have the ability to do all that I have promised. 
Romans 4:20-21"

Saturday, August 1, 2020

AUGUST PROMISES




Available from 365promises with devotions and beautiful images

  
AUGUST PROMISES 
from 365promises

AUGUST 1 - PROMISE #213
The heavens declare My glory and reveal My handiwork.
Psalm 19:1

AUGUST 2 - PROMISE #214
I rule the earth and all the kings belong to Me. Psalm 47:7-9

AUGUST 3 - PROMISE #215
You can trust in My faithfulness because My Word is true.
Psalm 33:4

AUGUST 4 - PROMISE #216
I am good and My mercy is everlasting. 1 Chronicles 16:34

AUGUST 5 - PROMISE #217
I have cared for you from the moment you were born.
Psalm 71:6

AUGUST 6 - PROMISE #218
I have even numbered each hair on your head. Matthew 10:30

AUGUST 7 - PROMISE #219
Through faith in Christ, you can boldly approach Me with confidence. Ephesians 3:12

AUGUST 8 - PROMISE #220
If you walk in the light, the blood of My Son Jesus will cleanse you from all sin. 1 John 1:7

AUGUST 9 - PROMISE #221
Trust in Me, and do not be afraid of what others can do to you. Psalm 56:11

AUGUST 10 - PROMISE #222
I will be your security and a safe place for your children.
Proverbs 14:26

AUGUST 11 - PROMISE #223
I am your shield, your glory, and the lifter of your head.
Psalm 3:3

AUGUST 12 - PROMISE #224
I will gladly give the Holy Spirit to those who will ask.
Luke 11:13

AUGUST 13 - PROMISE #225
Forgiveness and healing are among My many benefits.
Psalm 103:2-3

AUGUST 14 - PROMISE #226
If you rest in Me and wait patiently, you will inherit the land. Psalm 37:7-9

AUGUST 15 - PROMISE #227
I give power to the exhausted and I strengthen the weak.
Isaiah 40:29

AUGUST 16 - PROMISE #228
If I am for you, no one can stand against you. Romans 8:31

AUGUST 17 - PROMISE #229
Though you have many plans, My purpose will be fulfilled.
Proverbs 19:21

AUGUST 18 - PROMISE #230
If two of you agree in prayer, I will do whatever you ask.
Matthew 18:19

AUGUST 19 - PROMISE #231
I will make you fruitful in your old age. Psalm 92:13-14

AUGUST 20 - PROMISE #232
Do not despise My discipline, for in time, I will heal your wounds. Job 5:17-18

AUGUST 21 - PROMISE #233
I bind up the brokenhearted and I will comfort all who mourn. Isaiah 61:1-2

AUGUST 22 - PROMISE #234
I will comfort you just like a mother would. Isaiah 66:13

AUGUST 23 - PROMISE #235
Your sadness may last for a night, but joy will come in the morning. Psalm 30:5

AUGUST 24 - PROMISE #236
I am pleased when you share with others. Hebrews 13:16

AUGUST 25 - PROMISE #237
I will keep you safe from the evil one. 1 John 5:18

AUGUST 26 - PROMISE #238
I will show mercy to those who are merciful to others.
Matthew 5:7

AUGUST 27 - PROMISE #239
I bless My righteous ones and shield them with My favor.
Psalm 5:12

AUGUST 28 - PROMISE #240
I will anoint you with oil so your cup overflows. Psalm 23:5

AUGUST 29 - PROMISE #241
You can celebrate because your name is written in heaven.
Luke 10:20

AUGUST 30 - PROMISE #242
There is a special room in My house prepared just for you.
John 14:2

AUGUST 31 - PROMISE #243
You can look forward to the new heaven and earth that I have promised. 2 Peter 3:13




As I glance over these PROMISES for August, in advance, and special days are significant for me in August, I can't help but look forward to the final one for August 31st, read the devotional & see what beautiful image is used by 365promises from Barry Adams. His gift of photography & writing from the Father's heart has blessed me for many years, since I first encountered this website while in Mexico.

I'm sorry for the delay of a week in posting this. {I'm doing this on August 8th but scheduling back on the date I had hoped to share these on August 1st.} Once again, issues with Blogger and changes now on new interface when I just want to remain with the old one, the one I have and that I'm able to use without added frustration, because I am accustomed to it finally. So of course, they want us all to change to their new Blogger interface, which according to their notice on our blogger dashboard ... will become the default for all users. Since, my blog posts already have been less, this change may cause me to finally 'hang it up' as so many of my blogger friends have done.

This saddens me greatly because my hope in this old age was that I might still encourage or inspire by what I share and I still wanted to aspire to writing more of my story through His story in my life, writing from my heart, maybe developing into an actual writer/author some day. Years ago, I thought that might be my direction; and as an elementary teacher, I was leaning toward thinking I'd write children's book(s)... but that had changed. Perhaps I don't have the gift to write however I do enjoy writing blogs and the platform opportunity that Blogger (WordPress, or others) make available to all of us, to publish our thoughts, our stories, and write just about anything as it flows or comes to us, yet for me, here on this blog, that has become sharing about Jesus, my passion and my mission.

As I am typing this, a song came up on my song playlist just now by Jesus Culture featuring Bryan & Katie Torwalt




So I decided that God wants me to share this
Here and Now
since
PROMISE
after all is my word
in
2020

"I found You in the middle of my Mess ..."
{aMazing Grace - Mazes, Messes, Miracles}

"I will prophesy Your Promise. I believe You, God
because You finish what You start.
I will trust You with the process..."

Yes, LORD ... clinging to Your Promises!

"Speak to me, I'm Listening"
{another favorite currently}

On August 1st (one of those significant days), I watched as the "heavens declared His glory" that day and "revealed His handiwork" in a trip made to western Minnesota, as the clouds broke forth with a downpour, very briefly ... and upon our return, all of the deer family were waiting out back. It's always such a confirmation to me when God delights my heart with their appearance just at the right time or other small things, in nature or my daily life reminding me 'in everything' to give thanks to Him. The photos from this day are in my iPhone, which isn't helpful when I have to use the main computer to blog ... so you'll have to just imagine two young fawns and two other deer and God, in the rain. Rainbows of His Promise(s) and His Whispers of such aMazing Grace & Love!


Wednesday, July 1, 2020

JULY PROMISES

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JULY PROMISES
from 365promises

JULY 1 - PROMISE #182
I made the heavens by My Word and I breathed the stars into existence.
Psalm 33:6

JULY 2 - PROMISE #183
I am faithful to keep My covenant of kindness to a thousand generations.
Deuteronomy 7:9

JULY 3 - PROMISE #184
All of mankind can find protection in the shadow of My wings.
Psalm 36:7

JULY 4 - PROMISE #185
I am a father to the fatherless and I defend the cause of widows.
Psalm 68:5

JULY 5 - PROMISE #186
I will not abandon My own inheritance.
Psalm 94:14

JULY 6 - PROMISE #187
I am the Lord your God who heals all of your diseases.
Exodus 15:26

JULY 7 - PROMISE #188
My love for you will last forever.
Jeremiah 31:3

JULY 8 - PROMISE #189
I give good gifts to My children when they ask.
Matthew 7:11

JULY 9 - PROMISE #190
Jesus is not ashamed to be called your big brother.
Hebrews 2:11

JULY 10 - PROMISE #191
I forgive sins and I love to show mercy.
Micah 7:18

JULY 11 - PROMISE #192
I have poured My love into your heart through My Spirit.
Romans 5:5

JULY 12 - PROMISE #193
I have put My law within you and have written it on your heart.
Jeremiah 31:33

JULY 13 - PROMISE #194
I will meet your every need through My eternal riches in Jesus Christ.
Philippians 4:19

JULY 14 - PROMISE #195
I will shepherd My inheritance and carry them forever.
Psalm 28:9

JULY 15 - PROMISE #196
Do not be sad, for My joy is your strength.
Nehemiah 8:10

JULY 16 - PROMISE #197
My perfect love will banish fear from your heart.
1 John 4:18

JULY 17 - PROMISE #198
I will save you in the midst of your troubles.
Psalm 138:7

JULY 18 - PROMISE #199
I will blanket My protection over all who trust in Me.
Psalm 5:11

JULY 19 - PROMISE #200
My armor will help you stand against the plans of the enemy.
Ephesians 6:11

JULY 20 - PROMISE #201
I will turn your mourning into dancing and surround you with joy.
Psalm 30:11

JULY 21 - PROMISE #202
I will restore your health and heal all your hurts.
Jeremiah 30:17

JULY 22 - PROMISE #203
I will strengthen you with feet like a deer so you can reach great heights.
Habakkuk 3:19

JULY 23 - PROMISE #204
If you share with the needy, My glory will guard your back.
Isaiah 58:7-8

JULY 24 - PROMISE #205
If you enter into My rest, you will find rest from all your striving.
Hebrews 4:9-10

JULY 25 - PROMISE #206
I am near to you whenever you cry out.
Deuteronomy 4:7

JULY 26 - PROMISE #207
When problems arise, call to Me and I will answer you.
Psalm 86:7

JULY 27 - PROMISE #208
Don't worry, I will take care of you.
Matthew 6:25-26

JULY 28 - PROMISE #209
Those who overcome will be pillars in My temple forever.
Revelation 3:12

JULY 29 - PROMISE #210
You are My children now and you will be just like Jesus when He appears.
1 John 3:2

JULY 30 - PROMISE #211
One day, you will see My face and 
My name will be on your forehead.
Revelation 22:4

JULY 31 - PROMISE #212
Every promise that I make is true, 
for I do not lie or change My mind.
Numbers 23:19

{sorry, COVID 19 made me forget to post these each week 
or at least like this - monthly ... 
since March so I'm updating finally in July}

March 2020
April 2020
May 2020
June 2020
So now that I have shared all these missed months of PROMISES, I hope that I won't forget the rest of the months left in 2020. As I collected and composed these posts from March - July, I read the many Promises, recalling frequently the promise and the scripture again, and appreciating 365promises with their beautiful images, as I compile all these PROMISES, beginning to rely on God's Promises and applying them in my life more and more. For example, July 15th was a difficult day this year, but reading Nehemiah 8:10 and making the Promise mine for that day definitely helped me through the day. Hearing God say: "Do not be sad, for My joy is your strength." reminds me that God is with me, pouring His joy in and through me, restoring & giving me strength! I love how there are so many PROMISES in God's Word that I have read but truthfully not seen as a "promise" whereas with my books as resources, I am learning why it's said that there are over 30,000 promises. With 365 promises, I will have 365 promises from this site, plus I have two other books with a year's worth of promises (1 in Kindle, 1 in print; but of course, there is duplication between these 3 sources). I am so thankful for each and every PROMISE, loving that somehow God gave me this as my 2020 WORD for a reason. Now, to continue in His Promises & praying His Promises with expectation and belief that these are mine(yours) in Christ Jesus!


Forgive me for not sharing these PROMISES each month, then all at once. It took me long enough to finally continue posting. And I hope you have clicked over to 365promises, in case I fail again. I've noticed that Blogger is going through yet another change ... so if my posts no longer appear, it's because I'm too old to learn new stuff. Here's some of the new notification ...

In July, the new Blogger interface will become the default for all users. The legacy interface will still be optionally available

There is a suggestion or option to try it out, which I did but immediately returned to what I'm use to ... creature of habit. Anyways, if you don't see any new posts of at least God's PROMISES like this, be sure to visit 365promises (dot) com daily, monthly or whenever you need one to remind you that God never lies, never fails and cares more than we can imagine. 


Sunday, June 28, 2020

ENTRUSTED

4th Of July Blessings Pictures, Photos, and Images for Facebook ...
I should have posted this last week, which is the date I have scheduled and am posting, however, it actually is the 4th of July weekend ... so now if I totally have confused you, the time or date is not as important, as the mere fact that God truly is connecting with me as I kinda end the wonderful AG study "Entrusted with Treasure ..." Week 7, which ends with a form of my 2020 One Word PROMISE ... it was actually "Promised" and ending on this word for this journey confirms to me that I am exactly where God desires me to be and clearly more aware every single day of all the Promise(s) that God has made and keeps! I deeply value each Promise and find more and more how meaningful each Promise from God is ... in His Word. I'm learning not only to discover His many Promises in His Word but also to declare these Promises over me, my life, and those I know in prayer as I am also learning how to pray His Promises.

Yet the reason I mentioned the date when I started this was because as I was completing the last 5 days of PROMISED in "Entrusted..." the First 5 (app) website, after finishing their 2nd week in the reading and study of Galatians; the Weekend Teaching (from Lyli Dunbar) was perfect to end my other "Entrusted ..." study that I was doing (unknown to First 5, but not to God) AND SO ... I really wanted to share it last weekend when First 5 had it (because it's an audio teaching) and Lyli chose to title and teach on "4 Ways the Entrusted Live Empowered" ... WOW!!! AND ... Love God Greatly (LGG) just began a study in the book of Acts called "Empowered"! Talk about God directing my path (steps)(studies) ... I did not go out searching for these, this is just how our Almighty God aligns things in our lives, if we are alert and pay close attention to hear His Spirit leading and guiding us every step of our way in every day as we connect with Him. I'm sure that there are many women studying with First 5 and with LGG but the chances of these same women being in both and also just finishing an AG study of Daniel called "Entrusted..." are relatively slim but not at all impossible for God to line these up for me. I would even go as far as to say that not even Lyli herself knew how God would use her to meet one little soul (me) in exactly the place I am with the choice of her topic & teaching, landing on Galatians 2:7 and emphasizing the word  "entrusted".  I don't plan on sharing or giving away Lyli's teaching, you'll have to click on the link* or check out First 5 app for the weekend teaching between day 10 and 11;"4 Ways the Entrusted Live Empowered"! I sure hope you are as interested as I am to know how we are "entrusted" to live "empowered"! and I can't wait until the next study starting July 20th with First 5! Another really great, timely study ... 

..."On the contrary, when they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel ... just as Peter had been entrusted with the gospel ..." (ESV)

Galatians 2:7

"... The Lord promised that those who were faithful would stand firm and take action (Daniel 11:32). ... Promise fills the Book of Daniel - promises for Daniel and for every believer." "God's promises are always "yes and amen"..."May His Promises bring you faith, strength, and comfort for all you are going through and for what lies ahead. ..."(from"Entrusted with Treasure")

May we be found
Trustworthy


Jude verse 3 compels to write & urge us 
"to contend for the faith that was once for all
ENTRUSTED
to God's holy people"
with great passion
Jude 20-24
is written to us




* this is for a transcript; the other First 5 links are to the audio

Sunday, June 21, 2020

"ENTRUSTED with TREASURE" 7 PROMISED


WEEK 7
PROMISED

"The AG Women’s theme for 2020, for women in the Assemblies of God is “Entrusted with Treasure”. AG Women understand that women have received a charge from God to stand strong and be faithful, humble, courageous under fire & prayerful."

This is the Week
I've been waiting for ...

not because it's the final
Chapters of Daniel
but because it ends
with
PROMISED

Hebrews 10:23

"... Interwoven throughout the messages the Lord sent Daniel are PROMISES, powerful and comforting promises." ....

I actually feel that this is true for my life and most likely yours.

DANIEL 11:32 and DANIEL 12:1

"Promises fill the Book of Daniel -
Promises for Daniel
and for every believer."

Day 1 God Walks with Us
Day 2 God Keeps His Promises
Day 3 God's Light Overcomes the Darkness
Day 4 God Finds Us Trustworthy
Day 5 Promised
***
Somehow I must include the prayer given
 at the end of day 4 in its entirety


Lord God Almighty,

Make me more like Jesus.

Call me out of complacency and the muddy waters of a weak understanding of Your Word.

Bring me into greater faithfulness every day and in every way. As I face temptation and the threat of an enemy who seems to wear me down and knock me out of service, make me courageous because greater are You in me than anything the enemy can ever muster against me.

Teach me to live and lead others through humility, Lord, never walking in pride or presumption. Make me steadfast, consistently living according to Your Word, unwaveringly true to Your call. As You pour vision into my heart, keep me prayerful so I will never wander off Your path or take a detour because of pride or deception. 

Lord, I thank You for Your promises to lead and watch over me and ultimately to reward me as I seek You with all my heart. Make me a trustworthy, faithful follower of You, that others may see and know You as Lord and Savior. In the priceless and powerful name of Jesus, my Savior. Amen.

Treasured by God
Always His,
Peggy
Doing this week 7 this week
along with
Week 2 of "Facing Your Giants" with
Max Lucado
and
Bible Gateway
as well as
Galatians
with First 5


To my faithful visitors;
all of you who spend your valuable time here with me
I do appreciate you so much!

Thank you for taking your time to visit!

Love, Sweet blessings & Hugs!

DIOS TE BENDIGA
GOD BLESS YOU

always

Peggy