Monday's This and That

I have learned, in whatsoever state I am,
therewith to be content.
Philippians 4:11

I stumbled on the contentment verse this morning and remembered the graphic I'd previously made.  When I add scripture to a vintage graphic or photo, it's not done randomly.  I usually chose the scripture first and then search for something in my collection of images that would match it.  The woman in this vintage image reflects this verse to me.  She seems to be pondering her circumstances, perhaps praying.  Not fretting, crying, or stamping her feet. 

I need this verse today as a reminder to be content in my own circumstances.  It's been four months since I fell and injured my ankle.  A bad sprain turned out to actually be a fracture, which was healing and now the bone has re-fractured.   It's interesting the things we take for granted until we don't have use of them anymore, like walking or any other physical problem we face.   I'm writing about this today hoping to encourage someone else, while at the same time reminding myself to be patient.   I am in the hands of the Great Physician, and He is in control.  He will give me the strength I need to get through each day.

You may have noticed a new look here on my blog.  If you're getting this via email, you can see it **here**.   Since I am pretty much immobile, I have time to spend designing a new look.  I'm quite pleased with how it turned out.  I designed it myself using some graphics from my online friend Su at Starsunflower Studio.  Su designed the previous layout of my blog and is a graphics guru.  There are many free things she offers on her blog.  You should check it out if you enjoy digital images. 

Thanks to Dawn at The Feathered Nest who provides so many great freebie vintage images on her blog.  The little birdies in the blog header came from her.   There are still some finishing touches I want to make here on this new design, but for the most part it's how it will be for awhile.  Notice the tabs at the top of the blog, Scripture Thursday posts are in one convenient place for you to peruse as you'd like.  Here's a link to that page:  SCRIPTURE THURSDAY DEVOTIONS.

In the works is a new blog button with code, it's all designed, and will be sharing that this week. 

Happy 7th Anniversary to my daughter and her husband.  Seems hard to believe that 7 years have gone by since the day they were married.  They have been blessed with two sweet little boys who not only enrich their lives but all of our family. 

Happy 7th Anniversary to my daughter and husband

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This post is linked with:  Monday's Musings,  Word Art Wednesday,

~ ABBY ~