Psalm 16:6  "The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage."

Psalm 23: 6 "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever."

Looking back over my life so far, God has indeed placed my lines in pleasant places!! Of course the usual and normal problems have flitted through my life (the worst being times when both parents and two sisters died.) But I always knew they loved me. My parents gave me a goodly heritage and  brought me to God from my youth, building a firm foundation in the faith. 

Brother, husband, son, many nieces & nephews, plus quite a number in the next two generations are all still alive and enjoying life. Many dear friends spice my life as well. 

My God and my church have been hugely important throughout. My profession (teaching elementary school, retired) gives fond memories. My avocation (writing) brings me great delight.

What more could I want?

Surely, His goodness and mercy will continue to bless me for the rest of my days. Dwelling with Him, I rest assured that when troubles come, as they always do, He will be there to show me the pathway through to more of those "pleasant places" he has prepared for me.