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Dear Family of Love and Pilgrims on our Journey!


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Now, that I have your attention! It's time to wake up! Wakey! Wakey! We need to wake up and :

Realize that we all matter! We Matter to God, each other, and hopefully ourselves.

See God in everyone we meet. "The light of Christ in me Recognizes the Light of Christ in you"

That all of creation is precious and must be protected

We need to reconnect with each other at a loving and more profound level.

Everyone needs to be needed, wanted, and appreciated. No treating people who may be different from us as dirt and not to be included.

Everyone is to be included. I hate it when sometimes people talk about their plans in front of  me and never consider extending an invitation to go. 

We aren't taking up space and we aren't worthless but worthy!

It's time to respond to family members who are in need of prayer and compassion when they ask even in cyberspace or social media. No passing them by on the side of the road like a modern twist on the parable of the  Good Samaritan. When you see a post for prayer or compassion on FB comment or like if your are more private. A dear brother of ours commented today that like=love. A Favorite in Twitter will do much the same. It makes people feel less alone. If any of you haven't seen someone who is a regular Friend or Follower of yours check on them. Cyberspace and social media can be a very lonely place. Especially now. 

See everyone as a family member with unique struggles and gifts.

Pray for all those who are feeling alone and afraid.

Shake off your weariness and join me on our journey to the Manger of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love where we will feel right at home and loved from the very start. Yes and called precious, by our names, and welcomed. We are God's beloved ones too and yes my family members God 'is well pleased!"


Have a good night my dear ones I love you, you matter to God and Me! When you wake tomorrow won't you walk with me on our journey? Hydrate with living Water, tie your shoes securely, let's pray and walk and be God Gospel Messengers to the world.


Love and peace of mind!

Sara


Sleeper's wake

This Week's Prayer Cycle for the First Week of Advent

Dear Family of  Love and Pilgrims on our Journey!

Here is this Week's Prayer Cycle for the First Week of Advent! I love you all!

Help us to wait patiently again on you God and the plans you are setting before us.
Come thou long expected Jesus

Help us to give all our worries, anxieties, and all our live's baggage to you God, so that we may be free to worship you without fear but with a clean heart and on fire to serve you.
Come thou long expected Jesus

Help us to see are homeless, hungry, lonely, outcast and the least of these this season as we see Jesus, ,Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin Mary every year in the manger. When ever we see some one living out doors help us to remember and pray for them.
Come thou Long Expected Jesus

God our protector, watch over those who are traveling and are on any kind of journey, keep them safe  where ever they may be. 
Make ours and their pathways straight as we journey on towards you  and throughout this season and always.

We pray for ______________________________________
Give them comfort Lord.

We give thanks this day______________________________
Shine in our hearts with gladness.

We remember all those who reside in the Thin Places______________________

We pray especially for women, children, and all those who are vulnerable.
Comfort ye my people.

We pray for the aging, sick, and those in any health care facility. We also pray for medical professionals and caregivers.
Comfort ye my people

We pray for our family members near and far. Help us to love them more and more.
Shine in our hearts with overflowing streams of living water and love.

All this we ask in the name of God the Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier. Amen.

Comfort, Comfort ye my People

More family recipes to share

More Family Favorite Recipes!

My mom's Turkey Souffle
(baked left over turkey or chicken)
1 pkg. prepared stuffing
3 cups ground or chopped turkey (ground as in a food processor or grinder)
4 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup flour
4 cups chicken broth, consomme, our bouillon
6 eggs
Prepare stuffing according to the directions, on package and spread in bottom of large, shallow baking dish. Cover with turkey. Make sauce of margarine, flour and broth (like white sauce) Stir a little into beaten eggs, then stir all in and pour over turkey and stuffing. Bake at 350 degrees about 45 minutes to an hour till knife comes out clean.

Sauce to go over turkey;
1 can mushroom soup
1/2 a cup of milk
1 cup sour cream
Heat and pour over turkey dish to serve or on the side. Sprinkle paprika on top to make it colorful and less bland looking!


Artichoke Delicacy
2 jars marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
1/2 onion chopped
1/2 lb.grated Sharp Cheddar cheese
6 soda crackers crushed
4 eggs slightly beaten
Saute Onion in artichoke marinade juice, then add artichokes. Add cheese and crackers, and lastly add eggs,salt and pepper heat and mix. 
Bake in pan in a 325 degree oven for 30-40 minutes. It can be made in the morning and cut into squares, heat before serving. I like to use it for a side dish and it can work well for parties and brunches etc.

Let's begin our Advent Prayer Walking! Journeying to the manger of Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy!

Dear Family Of Love and fellow Pilgrims on our journey.


It's time to begin to become hydrated with Living Water, Shoe laces tied securely, put on God's love for warmth, and the Holy Spirit's energy of hope. Let us begin our prayer walking and use this suggested  framework for the First Week of Advent. 

We begin our walk by asking God to be with us on our walk and to help keep us safe. 

Take a look around your surroundings and begin to pray for your neighbors and family members. Hint we are all family members. 

Notice the streets and the sidewalks, are they rough or are they smooth and safe to walk on. If they are rough pray about and consider calling the City and reporting what streets and sidewalks need fixing. Pray for the fixing of your inner street or side walk. Ask God to help you with those rough edges and make them smooth. Ask God to help you let go and not put unnecessary defenses up. 

Before you cross the street for the very first time. Pray for safety on your walk, and ask God to be with those who drive, bike, walk, or skate and travel. Pray for all those who keep us safe. Ask God how you can give our Troops hope this time of year and at all times.

As you pass by any businesses pray for the employees especially those who are laborers and are on their feet all day. What can you do for those who serve you  during the year. What kind of things can you do to give them hope if they are having bad spells

Ask God to take the I out of your thinking and replace it with we. We are all in this as a family.

We need ask God to help us see with hope and not look with despair.

Begin your prayer lists and remember that God is as close as your next breath and heartbeat.

After you compete your prayer list give thanks to God for all God's loving kindness. 

Don't forget to pray for the homeless, hungry, the sad, the lonely, and those whom this season brings with it on going grief. 

God Give Hope to_________________________________

God help us to be your hands, feet, voices, and your agents of hope and love on our journey this day  and evermore.

We thank you for letting us carry our prayers and those who have asked us for prayers in our hearts, minds, and spirits. We thank you for making our Feet Swift and Beautiful for thee and guiding our steps on this prayer walk to the manger of Hope, Peace, Love and Joy. Amen.

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Dear Ones that should help us get started for this week. I love you and give thanks to God for you! Are you ready to be Hydrated With Living Water, Shoes tied, and won't you Walk With Me on Our Journey?


Remember I love you, you matter, and you give hope to so many by just you being you!

Love, Hope, and peace of mind!

Sara

Music Sampler:

God is With Us Tavener

I was Glad- Parry

Listening to your heart and walking with God on our Journey!

Good Evening Dear Family of  Love and those who are on pilgrimage with us!


Well family we are getting ready for the next season a season that is not like any of the others. We are approaching what we call in my faith the season of Advent. This time is a time for reflection, listening and going on a special journey that will once again lead us to Bethlehem or in Hebrew it means House of Bread where we will meet with expectation and a sense of wonder and awe the Christ child. This is a time where we get to meet God Incarnate, Man Divine. How can we again make this a time where we aren't doing the usual things that are in hyper-holiday drive and the need to out do, out buy and out spend and keep up with the Jones's?  May I suggest the following:( these are good even if you aren't faith based or faith centered)

Take time to listen to your heart and reconnect with you, yourself and God.
Take time to see the season as one of Love and the gifts need to come from the heart.
Take time to reflect on the year that is coming to a close.
Take time to practice good wellness of body, mind, and spirit.
Take time to be with your family and friends more often and not just at the Christmas. Getting to see them ahead of time will give you as they call in psychology baseline data from which to become acquainted. 
Take time to get to know the transportation schedules in town. I had a gentleman on my walk who needed to know when the next bus was. I was so sorry that I couldn't have helped him. 
Take time to begin your walking or fitness program. It will make things much more stress free. The Order of the Daughters of the King (R) are going to do just that by preparing their bodies for Triennial in 2015. 
Take Time to pray and listen to your heart and what God is telling you and where God is leading you on our journey. Have you hydrated enough with the Living Water, Tied your shoes laces tight, put on a jacket and asked God to be on our journey thus far? I hope you have, if you haven't, let's do it now in prayers for the first week of Advent!


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Help us to wait patiently again on you God and the plans you are setting before us.
Come thou long expected Jesus

Help us to give all our worries, anxieties, and all our live's baggage to you God, so that we may be free to worship you without fear but with a clean heart and on fire to serve you.
Come thou long expected Jesus

Help us to see are homeless, hungry, lonely, outcast and the least of these this season as we see Jesus, ,Joseph, and the Blessed Virgin Mary every year in the manger. When ever we see some one living out doors help us to remember and pray for them.
Come thou Long Expected Jesus

God our protector, watch over those who are traveling and are on any kind of journey, keep them safe  where ever they may be. 
Make ours and their pathways straight as we journey on towards you  and throughout this season and always.

We pray for ______________________________________
Give them comfort Lord.

We give thanks this day______________________________
Shine in our hearts with gladness.

We remember all those who reside in the Thin Places______________________

We pray especially for women, children, and all those who are vulnerable.
Comfort ye my people.

We pray for the aging, sick, and those in any health care facility. We also pray for medical professionals and caregivers.
Comfort ye my people

We pray for our family members near and far. Help us to love them more and more.
Shine in our hearts with overflowing streams of living water and love.

All this we ask in the name of God the Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier. Amen.
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This week we will begin our Advent Prayer Walk. Tomorrow will the beginning of a progressive prayer walk framework that will be added onto as we journey on to Bethlehem. Won't you Walk with me on our journey?

I love you, you matter, and get out your walking shoes!

Love and peace of mind,
Sara

Creator of the Stars of Night


Watchman Tell us of the Night

Fun Friday and playing tourist in our town. and today's prayer cycle

Dearest Family of Love and fellow pilgrims on our Journey!

It felt good to walk and see if I could see the lights and decorations in one of the neighborhoods. Still too early I guess. I wandered into The Historic Santa Maria Inn and it is all dolled up for Christmas. I love seeing the decorations. The Inn is glistening as usual.  I love playing tourist in my town. I wanted to go home and get dressed up and go to the wine bar but that will have to wait. I love this time of year when I can be a girly girl and wear my LBD (little black dress) and Pearls or blingey necklace. One of the things that can help elevate your mood this time of year is dressing up and going out and having fun. If you don't go out do it at home. Make time for special occasions and marking time and season. It is almost time to put the Fall Decorations away and putting up the Advent wreathe and then a little while later the Christmas decorations there is no need to  rush. I invite each one of you  walk with me on the journey of  Advent and prepare once again for the time when God became God Incarnate, Man Divine. We will start on Sunday the First Sunday of Advent. We will be putting together a progressive prayer walking framework each day we will build and add on to it. On the Second Sunday of  Advent it will be part of my sermon and will appear in the blog too. We aren't there yet . Tonight we pray, tomorrow we walk and begin to prepare.  



Thank you Lord for the gift time and season slow us down when we are in the need to rush and be at the Manger ahead of you.

Lord we pray this night for those who are ill help us to help them by our prayers and by offering help.

Lord please be with all those who travel by any form of transportation. We remember especially________.
We pray for all those who have asked us to pray for. Let us be loving and compassionate.

Give us thoughtful and responsive spirits.

Keep all those who are in law enforcement, our troops, and first responders safe from harm.

We pray for rain to heal our parched land.

Help us to be good neighbors too all our family members. Help us to love those near, strangers, and our enemies for they are family members too. Give us strength and grace to do this.

Help us to respond to the homeless, hungry, needy,lonely, and outcast not by fear but with love and compassion.

Keep us healthy and well this season and lean on us when we need  to honor our bodies more fully.

Thank you again for this opportunity to pray.

We pray for___________________________________.

We give thanks for______________________________/

We remember__________________________________

God in your mercy hear our prayers and thanksgivings and know that you will respond in your time.
May we wait patiently on you and keep working in your vineyard while we wait.  May our voices, hands, feet, and eyes, be used in your service and to your glory. Amen.


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Well lovies until tomorrow! I love you, you matter, and I am thankful for you this day and always!
Don't forget to send in your prayer requests daily!

With lots of love and Gratitude!

Sara

Music Sampler Tomorrow! Be prepared for fun!

Don't do Black Friday ! Paint the town Pink and have some fun!

Hello dear family!

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Instead of participating in Black Friday let's get Tickled Pink on Friday and have some fun! Yes Fun! Remember Fun = Living, loving, and laughing! I haven't gone nuts but we all need to decompress after today and take time for Fun on Fun Friday and throughout the weekend.

Smile at everyone you meet ! You might be surprised what the results will be.
Sing down the lane like Jeremy Brett did in "My Fair Lady!" I do this! I really do!
Go to the movies or rent the funniest movies you can down load. My favorite is "Much Ado About Nothing!" Hey nonny nonny! 
Go for a walk!
Send someone flowers who you don't know really well. Practice Random Acts of Kindness!
Take time to read the funnies!
Disguise your voice and call your loved one and talk to them. Steve and I had phone fun and made up wildly crazy scenarios. He even left me a call back number on my phone! It was Washington DC- The White House!
 I made up mysterious email accounts when he and his buddy were doing a film project! CluemistressClarice was one of them.
I have a made up avi on Twitter that I no longer use Sasha Constantine @sashathemystic because I don't remember the password and I'm having more fun being me !
Find funny videos on YouTube!
Take photos around town or where ever you are. I have influenced many to do this and I am enjoying their adventures.
I might just go run the bases tomorrow! 
The list if endless and the following elements must be there: Loving, Living, and Laughing!

Prayer walking resumes tomorrow! I will pray for you tonight as I have all along! You are forever in my life and heart.

I love you and give thanks to God continually for you!

Sara

Are You having any Fun