SourceToday I am linking up with Theme Thursday, and the topic is "treasure". There are a lot of things I treasure, but most of them are not things! (I'm also trying to see how many "t" words I can use! teehee)
My first treasure comes from Colossians 2:2 & 3 - My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know they mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
My second treasure is freedom. I'm not talking about the freedom from responsibility to do whatever I want, whenever I want, at the expense of other's freedoms, such as is being proclaimed by the Occupy Wall Street bunch. I am talking about the God-given freedoms of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The freedom to pursue my dreams, and risk failure, or success. And the freedom of not having to pay for the failure of others, or others having to pay for my failures.
My fourth treasure (at least right now) would be my voice. Now, don't jump to the conclusion that I have a great voice, because I don't. But, right now, I have no voice at all. It has flown the coop. Bye bye. Gone. It left Tuesday, and I have not heard a peep from it since then. I wouldn't be freaking out about it, except for the fact that my community choral union has a concert on Friday, yep, tomorrow night. The way things look, or rather, sound, I will not be participating in that concert. Our next concert is December 2, so, hopefully, things will be back to normal by then. In the meantime, I've been drinking lots of herbal teas with honey, and sometimes a little whiskey, hoping for results. If you happen to know of any miracle cures, please feel free to share!
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Wow! I love this. Probably one of your best post lady. I treasure my husband and kids. Obviously you know that since you read my post today. Thanks for that btw. I really appreciated your comment. It was super hard for me to write that.
ReplyDeleteLovely post today Darlene. I love your list of treasures, and you are so right, there is something SO sweet and good about grandchildren, that I feel very blessed to have my 3 beautiful ones!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with Melynda and Diane on this! Voice or no voice, your voice certainly came through crystal clear in this post, Dalene! I loved what you wrote! I do hope your singing voice returns in time, but if not, don't fret.
ReplyDeleteDarlene...I really do know how to spell your name correctly. Blame it on my tapping finger!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great list of treasures! I am sorry your voice has flown the coop. I hope it comes back before that big concert in December!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Joanne
Great post! Wonderful selection of treasures
ReplyDeleteI see how the kids got side swiped. Uh huh... I hear you loud and clear, voice or no voice. :p
ReplyDeleteWhere your treasure is, that is where your heart is. :)
ReplyDeleteRosemary
The only miracle cure I can think of is prayer. With only one day to go to tomorrow night, I think I'll try that for you. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you have your treasures in the right order! :) You can't beat the ones you've highlighted here!
ReplyDeleteHi! Dear Darlene,
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to hear these treasures of yours!
The first one, of course I have no idea about it; but the second one gave me quite am impact from the way you said about freedom. Sure is refreshing concept for me♪♪♪
Oh, I am jealous you are such a happy grandma, haha! She must be your angel♡♡♡
Take Care of your throat, I love singing as well. Just Karaoke, though p;)
Much Love, my friend xoxo Orchid*
Where a man's treasure is, his heart is also. God, family, country; looks like you've got your priorities straight.
ReplyDeleteDARLENE..can you tell us about REGOS?
ReplyDeleteWe need to know for our movie ..." KANSAS KINGS".
Hi Darlene,
ReplyDeleteAmen to your first treasure which is the greatest gift of which one can receive.
The second we need to protect with all our hearts and souls from those who wish to take it from us but want to keep it for themselves.
And nothing but the first beats the treasure of the grandkids. And every grandparent understands these little and big treasures running around. Oh yeah, had the wee wittle ones here all day. Nothing gets done because they get our total concentration and time. Oh how I love the little buggers.
I wish I knew of a great cure for your voice but other then gargling salt water, drinking tea with honey and lemon, I think just silence and lots of prayers, along with time are the only cure. I too will join in with the prayers for your voice to return.
Thanks so much for playing in our Treasure Theme Thursday this week. Really cool voice you used about your treasures.
God bless.
nice...i like your treasures...i agree with each of them on my wish list as well...smiles.
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ReplyDeleteThanks, Kathy B.
You may not have a voice, but you have rather large TEETH! And, as shown here, other treasures to make up for it. -J
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ReplyDeleteI think you have a nice order of treasures
Mine would be my family and my cats lol
Also my crafts which I couldn't live without
If you have time please come visit me
Www.jollyjillys.blogspot.com
love freedom and family treasures.
ReplyDeleteyou are thoughtful in explaining them one by one.
I hope your voice is coming back. I agree wholeheartedly about grandchildren. They are definitely the sweetest treasures of all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your treasures! How appropriate at Thanksgiving. Got my list going too! Sandra
ReplyDeleteI treasure my son, he's the best son in the whole world. And I don't blame you for treasuring "The Holy Grandchild" -- I would too if I were you! :)
ReplyDeleteBest,
Gloria