Counting Those Blessings

I’m thrilled to announce the winner of my Count Your Many Blessings Giveaway, but you’re going to have to wait a moment or two.

First it’s my honor to share some of the many blessings sent in by you – my blessing-counting BFFs (Blessed Friends Forever)! Let’s praise Papa God with our BFF community sisters (and join them in prayer too) …

I am so thankful to Papa God for taking care of my brother during this COVID-19 mess – he had a stroke and he has some wonderful people helping him get better. He had this on September 20 and we are still unable to see him. I say my prayers every night for God to keep him safe and give him the strength to get better and take care of the people in the assisted living that are taking care of him.  ~Peggy Trittipo

I am thankful to God for the blessings of my new grand twins! Identical twin boys! Premature but as healthy as could be at this time. ~Cindy Pacleb

I’m so thankful that my son is alive! Two weeks ago, he was in a horrible accident. He’s being transferred to neuro-rehab tomorrow, so that he can hopefully learn to walk again. While paralysis is a horrible thing, we are so blessed that he lived through the accident. We’re also blessed that he will receive wonderful care during rehab. The outpouring of love and prayers for him from around the world has overwhelmed us and reminded us of all the good that is in this world. During such seemingly dark times, God is still on the throne and His followers have loved us so beautifully well!  ~ Priscilla Monson

There are SO many blessings to be thankful for this season! I’m thankful for my health and the health of my family. I’m thankful that God provides a home, food, family, friends, and His Word to guide me!  ~Linda Fine

I feel blessed because of my church, First Baptist, Plant City; my family, especially my son Andy, and my lovely, supportive Christian friends. Thank you, Papa God!  ~Wendy Brown

I am so grateful to God for simple things like being alive for one more day, and I’m grateful for my family and my parents. I am grateful for friends of faith that keep me laughing and keep me accountable in my faith. I’m glad for the faithfulness of God and how He has provided for me every day I’ve lived in this year of COVID 19. I am grateful for the knee surgery and recovery that I endured for four months this year; I can walk without pain now. I feel like a new person with my new knees :-D. I’m grateful for a job change in August that has led me into a less stressful work situation and I still receive good pay. I am grateful for all blessings such as these.  ~Diane Buie

The blessings from Papa God that I’m most thankful for during this season of Giving Thanks: my loving Savior, Jesus Christ, and His finished work on the cross that give me the free gift of salvation; the precious family He has blessed me with; our health during this difficult pandemic; a job at Lakes Church where I’m able to use the talents our Papa God blessed me with for His glory; and dear friends to pray with and share our lives. Many blessings to you!  ~Beth Miller

My blessings come in little 2 1/3-year-old packages, up to 52-year-old packages of daughters and grandchildren all living within 15 minutes of me! Life is full of little loves and college loves all at one time!  ~Julie Li

And I’m thankful for YOU, my dearest BFFs! ~Deb Coty 😛

HUGE congrats to the winner of our Count Your Many Blessings Giveaway: Margaret! (There’s a 5 in your edress so you’ll know who you are – please send me your last name and mailing address, girlfriend, so I can send your prize!)

Big announcement coming in my next blog post, so stay tuned!