tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370488492024-03-13T00:52:27.549-05:00Nothing more or less than MyselfI can be no more or less than myself....and You, Lord, want nothing more or less from me than myself.Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.comBlogger488125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-17754332646411344082013-09-15T00:01:00.001-05:002013-09-15T00:01:37.684-05:00Getting down to the nitty-gritty<span class="hw" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;">nit·ty-grit·ty</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span class="pron" style="background-color: white; border-bottom-color: rgb(128, 158, 131); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">(n<img align="absbottom" src="http://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/ibreve.gif" />t<img align="absbottom" src="http://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/prime.gif" /><img align="absbottom" src="http://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/emacr.gif" />-gr<img align="absbottom" src="http://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/ibreve.gif" />t<img align="absbottom" src="http://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/prime.gif" /><img align="absbottom" src="http://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/emacr.gif" />)</span><br />
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Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-73074098755326393932013-09-13T11:10:00.000-05:002013-09-13T11:10:05.296-05:00I have really been missing, huh? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Most of my followers, friends, and family had probably given up on me writing on my blog again, but I have made a decision that I was happy and content to write on this page and I will do it again. I want to get back to a better connection with myself. Over the last couple of years I somehow lost <u>me</u> in all the chaos that has been my life.... no more! I will take my life back, place it back where it belongs - in the hands of the Father, and seek His purpose for my life. I will choose to be<u> content</u>, and full of<u> joy.</u><br />
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So having said that and since my life is much different in things such as work, schedule and such I will be working on this blog over the next few months.... I plan on still posting about my faith, my day to day life, work, food, and all but I will be posting differently. I want this blog to be a reflection of me and where God is leading me. That being said, I will now give you a bit of the story behind the missing Traci.....<br />
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Sometimes in life you find yourself looking in the mirror and thinking "what has happened to the person I thought I was", that is me. I have been asking the mirror me just what happened. And without even thinking about it I answered myself.... I did this. I let things, schedules, and others lead me down the path I now find myself on walking slowly toward destruction. So I have shaken myself and will now start taking back my life, my relationships, and my time. I am tired of who I have let myself become. I will let God transform me daily into the person He wants me to be. I will reach out to others to be a better wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. I will schedule my time to be more efficient. I will take back me.<br />
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<span class="text 1Pet-3-10" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; position: relative;">“Whoever desires to love life</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span class="indent-1" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text 1Pet-3-10" style="position: relative;">and see good days,</span></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span class="text 1Pet-3-10" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; position: relative;">let him keep his tongue from evil</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span class="indent-1" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text 1Pet-3-10" style="position: relative;">and his lips from speaking deceit;</span></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span class="text 1Pet-3-11" id="en-ESV-30419" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; position: relative;"><span class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">11 </span>let him turn away from evil and do good;</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span class="indent-1" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text 1Pet-3-11" style="position: relative;">let him seek peace and pursue it.</span></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span class="text 1Pet-3-12" id="en-ESV-30420" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; position: relative;"><span class="versenum" style="display: block; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; left: -4.8em; position: absolute; vertical-align: top;">12 </span>For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span class="indent-1" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text 1Pet-3-12" style="position: relative;">and his ears are open to their prayer. 1Peter 3:10-12</span></span><br />
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Today I am thankful for my boss. I have worked for Rick for nearly 12 total years. He has been a truly great boss and yes, friend. There have been times that he really has gone above and beyond what a typical boss would do. We may not always agree on some things, but truly I am thankful that I have had the opportunity to work for him.Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-50534207116594265032011-11-22T07:07:00.001-06:002011-11-22T07:31:52.308-06:00Thirty Days of Thanksgiving.... Day 22<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I am thankful for my husbands parents! Richard & Sue have been such a blessing to me. I am so thankful that they opened their arms to me when Eric and I married. Their love and support is something I will always treasure. And my love and respect for them simply goes beyond measure. Thank you Richard & Sue for not only giving me the best husband, but for making me truly feel a part of such a wonderful family. <br /><br />Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-25874355649914545112011-11-21T06:53:00.001-06:002011-11-21T07:12:22.624-06:00Thirty Days of Thanksgiving... Day21<span class="huge">Today I am thankful for laughter! It refreshes a person like nothing else can. It envelopes the brain like no other emotion, it releases chemicals in your body that helps you to relax, to reduce stress, and it promotes better health. What a great gift from above! </span><br />
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I am so thankful for quiet mornings. Let's face it... a family of 6 with 2 pets, a full time job (where my name gets called about 4 thousand times a day for this or that), and well, just life that gets busy, sometimes overbooked and FULL..... can lead to a great need for cherished quiet moments. I find those moments in the early morning hours before the rest of my household get up for the day (with the exception of the cat). I get my Bible reading/study done, have time to check my email, facebook, and of course I have started back here blogging once more! Mornings are my 'me' time. The rest of the house is still in slumber and I find my day goes so much better if my day starts out with some quiet moments. Thank You, Lord, for my quiet mornings.Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-73475858731357140522011-11-19T06:34:00.001-06:002011-11-19T07:11:57.051-06:00Thirty Days of Thanksgiving... Day 19<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Today I am thankful for my Mia. She is my opinionated, talkative, height-deprived (thought of new words for it ..lol), hard working, ever loving, sassy, beautiful as the day is long, child. For her beauty is not just skin deep, but flows from her very spirit. I have seen her give all that she has and mourn that she could give no more, watched her gladly minister to others even while she was in need, and I have seen her faith grow leaps and bounds while going through trials. She is a whiz in the kitchen and out on the soccer field, can out work most of the young men her age, and is always ready for the next adventure! I am so thankful for you my precious daughter!Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-60437869901888677862011-11-18T07:03:00.001-06:002011-11-18T07:13:31.131-06:00Thirty Days of Thanksgiving... Day 18<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know this is gonna sound odd, but here goes..... today I am thankful for all the needs/pain/shortcomings in my life.... for with all my needs met, all my pain taken away and all my shortcomings suddenly gone, then I would have no need for the grace of God through Christ. Now, I can experience what God wants from His children, an ever looking towards Him to supply what it is we need whether it is a physical need, an emotional need or a spiritual need. I am thankful today to know that my needs, whatever they are .... can be met by the One who holds the world in His hands.Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-17780869589769616482011-11-17T21:19:00.001-06:002011-11-17T21:23:24.841-06:00Thirty Days of Thanksgiving... Days 16 & 17<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am so thankful that my family can bake loaves and loaves of bread (day 16) and be thankful to share them with those around us!(day 17) Great last 2 days!Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-36597978581192457052011-11-15T21:31:00.001-06:002011-11-15T22:02:16.640-06:00Thirty Days of Thanksgiving... Day 15<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I am thankful for our youngest son, Jed. His great sense of adventure, his questing spirit, and his loving heart are so wonderful to see. And when I look closely, its easy enough to spot.... a glimpse of the man we are raising.... but for now I am happy to just have him as my little boy!Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-89208056840447523132011-11-14T20:24:00.001-06:002011-11-14T20:33:00.145-06:00Thirty Days of Thanksgiving... Day 14<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I am thankful for friends. Those people God puts in our lives to push us when we need pushing, that share in joys, sorrows, accomplishments, failures.... and are always there to laugh with us and at us when we fall down the front steps. Thank you each and every one of my friends for being a part of my life.... whether we see each other day to day or just get to catch up from time to time. I love you all!Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-4377119420665074642011-11-13T21:37:00.001-06:002011-11-13T21:45:28.693-06:00Thirty Days of Thanksgiving... Day 13I am thankful for my country.<br />
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I am thankful for days I get to spend home with my family. Now that I am a full time employee, I really do treasure the days I get to stay home, spending time with my family, and getting those things done I find important ...... or just having a lazy day!Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-4644252161532019312011-11-11T06:00:00.000-06:002011-11-11T06:00:07.911-06:00Thirty Days of Thanksgiving... Day 11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our Veterans. This country was built on voluntary service and sacrifice of so many... and even today that tradition still stands true. I cannot think of a better way to honor our Veterans than for us to teach our children the value of our freedom by teaching them that the freedom we all cherish is not something that is without price.Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-54537991553706084862011-11-10T06:49:00.000-06:002011-11-10T06:49:04.772-06:00Thirty Days of Thanksgiving... Day 10<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I am thankful for my oldest son, Travis. I am so proud of the man he is becoming. His sense of humor , his hard work, and his compassion make up just part of who this complex young man is. He is such a wonderful big brother to his sisters (even if the girls won't admit it...lol) and his younger brother, ever trying to take care of them and watching out for them. Watching his faith grow has been such a blessing, and I have seen over and over the heart of a servant in him as he takes on the "thankless jobs" that often go unnoticed. He is more comfortable in work boots and overalls than anything else and rather be outside than in - most days, he loves to work with his hands and is fast becoming a popular odd job man. And he is my long haired, scruffy bearded, precious to his momma country boy.Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-75762096464736792392011-11-09T07:06:00.001-06:002011-11-09T07:06:32.547-06:00Thirty Days of Thanksgiving... Day 9Today I am thankful for my mom.... I find it hard sometimes to express in words what you mean to me, for there is so much that I want to say. So, feeling a bit poetic I will come up with a few lines .....<br />
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Mom, your life and your love are ever before me,<br />
guiding me by example of who I should be.<br />
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You helped to shape my dreams, and from you I learned about hope-<br />
you even taught me how to tie knots at the end of my rope.<br />
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Your strength has taught me when to stand tall, when to<br />
bend in the wind, and in prayer my knees should humbly fall.<br />
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Your grace, your kindness and especially your love,<br />
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Now that I am a mother, I hear my words echo your voice -<br />
Since your shining example is the one of my choice.<br />
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an original .... just for you mom!Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-66358949308799877072011-11-08T06:49:00.002-06:002011-11-08T06:49:44.211-06:00Thirty Days of Thanksgiving... Day 8<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I am thankful for my daughter, Amaris. She is always so quick to give out hugs and "I Love You's" to make a day brighter. She is my baby girl - so full of emotion... as the tides of the vast ocean. She has grown so beautifully these 14 years, I often have to fight those mommy tears.... of pain, of pride and fears and love. But I am always thankful for you, my precious gift from above.Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-21429474812891599972011-11-07T20:55:00.001-06:002011-11-07T20:55:48.705-06:00Thirty Days of Thanksgiving.... Day 7<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am thankful for my dad. To this day he influences me.... even after 10 years without him. His character, his integrity, his honesty, his hard work and most of all his love... love for life, for us and for mom, and his love for God, have had such an impact on me. I am so very thankful to have been so blessed with such a wonderful dad. <br />
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Today I am thankful for Bible Class. Whether I am sitting as a student or studying to teach I am so thankful for the opportunity to learn more from God's Word. Each time I open the pages of the Bible I find some truth that is everlasting. Every page, every passage, every verse helps to remind us that God is in control. I don't know about anyone else but that makes me very thankful indeed!Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-40122223038036348132011-11-05T00:00:00.000-05:002011-11-06T06:59:13.708-06:00Thirty Days of Thanksgiving... Day 5I am thankful for all the people in my life.... some are there to encourage me, be a comfort, be a friend, and some to grind away my rough edges... but all are in my life because God has put them here. Thank You, God, for putting the people I need in my life.Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-12381718030272739452011-11-04T06:54:00.000-05:002011-11-04T06:54:40.597-05:00Thirty Days of Thanksgiving... Day 4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today (and everyday) I am thankful for my husband! He is truly my gift from God. My steadfast, lifelong mate. Ever loving me, always protecting me, with him I know my heart is secure. He is my best friend, my lover, my debater... he is my soul's partner on our journey in this life.... and I am so grateful and thankful he chose me for a wife.Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-36309553508990235302011-11-03T07:01:00.000-05:002011-11-03T07:01:47.885-05:00Thirty Days of Thanksgiving... Day 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="body"> Today I am thankful for work, not just my job (of which I am thankful for!) but for the whole concept of work. God gave us work as a blessing. Think about it, even in the Garden, Adam worked ... and he enjoyed his work there. It was a blessing, something to occupy his days and something to contemplate in the evenings. Sin is what has made work a toil. When we understand this and truly look at work in this perspective then we can say, yes, I am undoubtedly thankful for work to fill my days. </span><br />
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<br />Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-41008401961774388562011-11-02T07:03:00.000-05:002011-11-02T07:04:15.087-05:00Thirty Days of Thanksgiving....Day 2I am so thankful for time...God gives us time to work, time to rest, time to pray, time to visit, time to play... He also gave us time to heal, time to mourn, time to rejoice, time to learn, time to grow. God gives us time to use wisely, and He gives it out evenly, each of us receive 24 hours a day.... I know I don't always use my time as wisely as I should but, <br />
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I am thankful for the time God has given to me!<br />
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God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say "thank you?" --William A. WardTracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-91395830524295538822011-11-01T22:26:00.001-05:002011-11-01T22:26:57.257-05:00Thirty Days of Thanksgiving....I want to get back into the routine of posting daily again. And I thought that this month would be a great opportunity to do so. How easy it is to post a quick post on something I am thankful for each day! So here goes....<br />
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I am thankful for the little things in life. Hot water ( love those hot showers).. indoor plumbing.... headed out the back door is not my favorite way to visit the toilet (and yes, I have had to do that before.... I am a country girl after all) ..... blankets ( nothing like a blanket on a cool night).... blue jeans (the most comfortable of all clothes). <br />
<br />Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06917856616808147111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048849.post-67986324528006583202011-10-09T07:19:00.000-05:002011-10-09T07:19:06.343-05:00Happy Birthday....... to me! Sitting back and reflecting on my life. God has been so good to me. When I strayed ~ He opened His arms in forgiveness, When I have hurt ~ He held me close, When I was distraught ~ He sheltered me under His wing... When I am in need ~ He is there right on time. Joy overflows in my soul for He has blessed me richly and has been exceedingly good to me. <br />
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