Saying Yes

I was in B&N this afternoon for my Artist's Date, found a great

applique book with daisy in it; cost $5.00. Then I went into a
different section where I was drawn to a protruding book. Beside
that big book was this smaller one. I pulled it out, the title was
interesting and when I opened it to begin reading I began to weep.
Boy am I glad hubby was not along and no other patrons were near
me. As I read I kept weeping. So needless to say I felt very
impressed to purchase this book. Wonder what all the weeping is
about? Ask God; He will share His creative ways with me. This
journey i am on; I like it; just don't know where it's leading me.





Early this morning I went to Walmart to grocery shop. On the way there I was listening to the song about the little boy buying his mommy a pair of shoes before she goes home to meet Jesus.
All of a sudden I felt very convicted about; not the outer appearance; but my inner heart attitude. Dare I say I spent the rest of my drive over asking God's forgiveness for some not-so-nice heart issues. I don't think he will care if I am wearing stilettos or tennis shoes or sandals on the day I meet him. But he will definitely be looking at the heart.

Day 5 - 20 grateful things

1) received 9 12 days of Christmas gifts 3 more on the way

3) paying our bills mailing fee for artist's piece i ordered

5) a beautiful day listening to God

7) my doggie's love my doggie's friendship

9) 4th son's job favor for him in the new job

11) son off for a much-needed day getting shopping done

13) preparing spaghetti for dinner tonight aroma

15) sense and cents

17) online FAT gadget party laughter

19) cool sayings cool beans and sense of humor

VETs day for some Remembrance Day

Today I am thankful to all the men and women who have served in our armed forces to keep our country free and help other countries create a democracy. Both my dad and FIL served. I have nephews and nieces that are serving now. So to them I say

"Thank You and God Bless You and Keep You Safe."

Now I will be headed off to another vets day, the veterinarian to have my dog checked again.

20 things I am grateful for today

Before I begin - here is a little book tag for Carol of London's altered IW book. I punched out holes and added charms that read "HOPE". There is also a pink ribbon charm to represent the survivors of breast cancer. I am beginning to learn layering. HOPE FOR TOMORROW.

1) to feel the cold outside warm blankies

2) precious blood of Jesus and for His dying for me
3) heat in my home being willing to help others
5) you that are reading this that you have eyes to see
7) my son coming up to work his friend giving him work
9) my hubby praying as i am typing this now reading the Word of God
11) God's promises my freedom to believe and be a Christian
13) living in Va being able to have a vet for my dog
15) a gift cert from work and buying family dinner with it
17) small business people my DIL working overtime
19) that God blesses your day His amazing love for all

Great Full or Grateful

20 things I'm grateful for today:

1) my son's truck money to buy gas
3) prayers being heard a God who listens
5) quick trip to NN no backup on interstate
7) vets antibiotics for my dog
9) diagnosis - inflammation/fluid hope and prayer
11) love of hubby caring family
13) caring strangers their words of encouragement
15) receptionist and her kindness
17) fees not charged a kind doctor
19) being able to make dinner tonight and have food on the table

Snow What's Happening?

My friend Leilani has an article published in CPS this month. She inspired me to work on a fun book for "N". Plus my hubby ask me if we could start praying every morning like we used to. His prayer for me - to express my creativity more and be able to enjoy the giftings God has given me. Wow! I must say it worked quick - here are two pages I just pulled together.

The little book pages are 5x5. I began by using a children's book -
Chicken Little. I folded one page in half to use for the roof. I am going to use 1" hooks to hold it all together. Of course I have so much fabric, so I am beginning with that and adding in paper and words. Again thanks to Leilani for suggesting a book she loves - Poemcrazy.

The 2nd page will have an ATC "Fairey tales" on top. This is on photo paper using gel pens to color in the pic. When you flip it up the words "can come true" and a little duck with words "Oh No! i'm still a duck is placed at the bottom of the page.



I still have not forgotten my 400th blog post commitments. They will be coming. I promise to each person that left a comment. My attention span to mass produce does not exist. But then is it suppose to?

20 things I am grateful for

1) a praying hubby my son's commitment to volunteer fire dept
3) caring people my youngest helping today with doggie
5) listening to God wanting to hear what He says to me
7) fulfilling one commitment the post office being open today
9) library inter-library loans books
11) volunteers my hubby's truck
13) herbal meds God's faithfulness to humanity
15) contemplation poemcrazy
17) expression my job this summer
19) God's love His drawing me closer to Him

20 Grateful Things

oops forgot to post my 20 things I am grateful for today


1) for early morning wakeup for my doggie
3) being able to type being able to see
5) going outside feeling the coolness of the day
7) decluttering realizing what is really impt.
9) getting back on track able to travel
11) laughter challenges
13) evaluation/thinking my neighbors
15) feeling the sun on my face my son's willingness to facilitate a life group
17) walking/running freedom to express
19) the delete button security programs



"Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God." Corrie ten Boom