#TuesdayTreasure: Guest Post by Mary Manners!

Good Morning Friends,

I pray you all had a wonderful, blessed & safe July 4th.

Today's treasure is a guest post by my fellow Pelican Book Group author and friend, Mary Manners.

Count Your Blessings

Sometimes I’m so caught up in the day-to-day bustle of life that I forget how very blessed I am. Anytime and often it's good to ponder the blessings in your life. For various reasons, the Summer works well for me to reflect…and hopefully take a moment to slow down long enough to draw a breath, step back, and count the many blessings that fill my life.

I’m thankful for a loving husband—a man with whom a share a real-life romance filled with love and laughter, adventure and fun (I tell my husband he’s cheap entertainment). Tim supports and encourages my passion for sharing the written word. I’m so thankful God brought him into my life.

I’m thankful for my daughter, Danni, who has grown into a beautiful young woman. Danni illuminates my life with her loving, generous spirit. She’s friend to everyone, and has a special place in her heart for the elderly and the hurting. She is truly a blessing to me.

My friends, especially my precious writing friends, are a reason to give thanks. These wonderful people completely understand when I mention the ‘voices’ that speak to me while I’m writing. I love them dearly.

But, most of all, I am thankful for my Lord and Savior, who has given all of this and more to me. What an amazing blessing to know His love and grace are never-ending.

So, as this summer season stretches before us, I wish you blessings and peace, dear friends. May you take a moment to draw a breath, step back, and count the many blessings that fill your life.

Looks like Mary has many treasures in her life! I bet if you think about it, you do too.

Author Bio: Mary Manners is an award-winning romance writer who lives in the beautiful foothills of East Tennessee with her husband Tim and the cherished cats they've rescued from local animal shelters...Lucky and Gus. She loves swimming, running, flavored coffee and Smoky Mountain sunsets.


Mary was named Author of the Year by Book and Trailer Showcase. She writes inspirational romances of all lengths, from short stories to novels—something for everyone.

Learn more about Mary Manners at her website: www.MaryMannersRomance.com.


Mary's latest creation, Disguised Blessings releases in August from Pelican Book Group. Find out more about her many other titles HERE.


Mary will be back to share some of her thoughts on Thursday, July 16th then her book will be spotlighted on Saturday July 28th so come back often!

Until later...take care & God Bless.
PamT

Love Romances Cafe - Chat tonight!

Hello Friends,

Well made it through Monday, LOL! Now on to today, Tuesday....haven't heard any negative labels put on this particular day but I'm sure there are plenty. ;-)

Why is it that we allow ourselves to get caught up in the craziness of labeling when we should be grateful for every day?

I'm not sure who said it, but some wise soul made this comment...."yesterday is past, tomorrow is future, today is a gift; that's why it's called 'the present'.....well, that may not be an exact quote, but you know what I mean.

God gives us each day to enjoy....so let's be thankful for the blessings in our lives! Someone said that if you take a few minutes each day and write down 5 things that you're thankful for you'll have less reasons to be sad, depressed, aggrivated, etc. So, I'm going to do that...right here and now: I'm so happy and grateful for.....

1) My husband, children, grandchildren, parents, siblings, extended family and friends (like you!)

2) My home, job, co-workers, vehicles.

3) Finances....although it sometimes 'appears' that we lack, I am grateful that my bills are paid, we have food in the freezer and cubbards, and gas in the car!

4) My health and the health of those I love -- although we may have our share of problems I'm grateful for each and every day we live and breathe!

5) Last but certainly not least....Salvation...my salvation and the salvation of my entire family...for the promise of God is that if I would be saved (and I am!) my entire household will be (and are!) saved...in biblical days the household included family/servants/friends/everyone in your life.....And that, my dear Friends, means YOU!

Tonight I'll be chatting at Love Romances Cafe at 7pm cst. This is a loop chat....hope to see you there!

Until later remember to keep your heart Tempered before the Lord!

Tempered Hearts --book 1 in 5-part series Available NOW in Ebook and Print!




Pamela S Thibodeaux
"Inspirational with an Edge!"