vivian penuel

My first guest is Vivian. However, I think her parents really should have named her "The Terminator" or something similar. Viv is an instructor at the YMCA and leads a BodyPump class where I am pretty sure her main goal is to make you cry for your mommy. In all fairness, I will say that I can now do a correct clean-and-press!

There are lots of layers to Vivian. She is a wife and mom of two children -also experiencing the empty nest for the first time since they are now both in college this year. Davidson Academy, Nashville, is also fortunate to have her for the Director of Marketing, Communications and Alumni. Their family is very active in ministry, serving faithfully wherever called.

I am truly blessed to be able to call Vivian my friend!



To make a list of gratitude

Helps me to have a different

Attitude.

Not wanting to neglect thanking the

King of Kings for every good thing,

Singing praises to His glorious name, the

Giver of every good and perfect gift, who

Invites me (us) to know Him, to love Him, to serve Him. This

Victor over eternal death and damnation,

I am inclined to fall at His feet,

Never wanting to disappoint and disobey, but

Glad to know that He forgives and forgets when I do.

guest bloggers

Really excited about this month! It's all about thankfulness and I am so thankful for all of my friends who are going to make this month exciting on my blog.

I have invited several people to be guest bloggers and share their thoughts during the month of November. I'd like to think of it as an inspirational daily challenge to all of you to take time this month to pause and remember all the blessings that you have.

Some of my guests will be humorous, some serious, others biblical driven, there could be some that you may not agree with parts of their content (and that's okay!), and some....well, I do have a few weird friends just to mix it up a little. I didn't name them because I figure you will know which ones I am talking about!

While pausing and pondering on the subject this morning, I will leave you with what came to my mind.
Thankfulness is the gratitude in our heart for the everyday blessings that compel us to put love into action. So let's get busy sharing our blessings with others and not be stingy! Love you all!!