- Forgot the subject I wrote last night...when my comp shut off...
- ..but I know it was about my first quilt and I lost it all...not once but twice. I should really remember it...but I don't.
Well, here we are two days later...and I remember what this entry was to be: Last January 2006...I started quilting with a group called Sew & Sows...sew with thread and sow the Word. What a wonderful group of ladies with patience you would not believe. Quilting was an area that I knew NOTHING about. Susan helped me in her area of expertise...finding the right fabric. "Find about 8 colors that you like", she told me. So I did. Then she helped me find a few other colors that the pattern called for...blue and red. Excitement was building in my heart and when we met the next week...a number of ladies were.."helping".. me and making suggestions. I went home overwhelmed as I didn't understand anything they were telling me. It seemed I was visiting in a foreign country. The phone rang and Bev ( a S&S), said, "You looked a bit overwhelmed today, and I just wanted to let you know that we all have our different methods and everyone was giving you their method at one time and I just want to encourage you and let you know you can do this thing....one step at a time. Just bring your material again next week and don't be nervous. I must say that was one of the most encouraging phone calls I could have received. Will continue this next time!
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Sunday, May 4, 2008
Forgot the subject I wrote last night...when my comp shut off
Grandparents....NOT EVEN ONE!
- Sometimes we think we know someone and really don't KNOW them! This evening I was talking to our sweet Aunt Dee Dee and she mentioned that when she was young, kids in school would talk about going to visit their grandparents...and she would think .."I wish I had one of those". Never did I realize that she didn't have a grandparent..not even one! Her grandparents lived in Oklahoma and had died before she was born. I have told this story before...Grandpap's favorite child was Emma and Grandma's favorite was Ann and then came my mother, Elizabeth......she was the whipping dog and had a very sad and hard childhood. However when her Uncle Joe came to visit..(not often) he seemed to take a shine to her....maybe because he was not a favorite child either.....but for some reason I had not even considered Aunt Dee Dee. Let's see if I remember the correct order of the children? Ann, Emma, Elizabeth, Sugey (like sugar)..he was the first boy and everyone loved him. He was not spoiled and my Mother used to say he was their "Angel"....he died at 5 years old....unexpectedly.
At the same time Grandpap's father in OK died and he was torn between going to see his Father and being with his grief stricken wife at the loss of their son. He stayed home to try and comfort his wife and deal with his own grief. Then came Babe..(spoiled rotten), then Aunt Dee Dee, then Aunt Dolly ....who was also spoiled by everyone ( she told me this just last week)... .....then came Joey. Babe taught Joey everything he knew...that was wrong! So Aunt Dee Dee was the forgotten one. She did marry very young to Uncle Johnny and in her own words to me this evening..."It was wonderful to have someone love me for me". Well...I feel so bad for her and now wonder what other heartaches is she caring. I need to spend more time with her. Lord be with her and draw her to Yourself...soon...please.
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Waiting for the Phone Call!!!
- It seems this pregnancy has been a long one...especially for Debbie. September 8th is when our baby girl is supposed to arrive but we thought for sure it would be an August baby. Brianna still has her birthday in August, Jeremy in December, Travis in June, and Corey in February. We are praying for a healthy baby and an easy delivery. I'm packed and ready to go and help where I can. The kiddo's are all excited and Corey thinks the baby is his..."MY baby this and MY baby that...until Travis set him straight saying, "Corey the baby is OUR baby"! Of course Travis didn't convinced Corey. Well...just waiting for the phone call! Lord please give us all strength!Tags: | Edit Tags Tuesday September 4, 2007 - 09:09pm (EDT) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
Love Never Fails!!
- "Love Never Fails"...says 1st Cor 13:8.....and that is true. As I watched Brianna pet our neighbor's horse I saw the love in her eyes for horses. We all need love and we all need to give love or we feel disconnected. This includes our family, co-workers, and church family....and even people in general. So what does it take? A smile, note, phone call, email...actually what it really takes is time and communication....from the heart. Sometimes I wonder if the closeness I once had and now feel I don't.....is the way God feels about me. Trusting Him in 1973 for my soul salvation and actually for my life that was in a pit.....put me in communication with Him every minute of every day!!! I wrote a song about Him..."I love You Jesus...more than I can say..." and was constantly talking to Him about all that was happening in my day. Then in the 1990's I slowly drifted from Him...didn't talk as much, didn't ask Him about decisions I needed to make...didn't really rejoice in Him as He was blessing me. My girls used to say..."Mom I'm praying a road for you." Then slam dunk....Oh, I needed that slam dunk in 1995. God did get my attention!
Recently I read a book on Boundaires...but I'm not sure if I agree with it all. I think if someone is "coming at you" and putting demands on your time....it's OK to put up boundaries. I am praying that my communication with God will not be superficial and my conversation will not be in general...but will be heart to heart and out of a heart of love. Thank you Lord for the reminder that "Love Never Fails".Tags: | Edit Tags Sunday September 2, 2007 - 08:53pm (EDT) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
The Take Over!!!!
- The year before last, John planted for me in May.....Morning Glorys...however this year he planted them in July! Last week they finally started to bloom, but had so many leaves they covered the Hummingbird feeder (it's underneath all the vines on the right)....so he moved the feeder. Now every evening we try to "protect" our petunias...as the vines are starting to "take over". I'm almost afraid to sit and read on the deck anymore because they might try to entangle me with those long tentacles....... Just had to post this picture!Tags: | Edit Tags Monday August 27, 2007 - 03:04pm (EDT) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
Not a Boring Life!
- Brianna said when she was here a few weeks ago, "Grandma, no one could ever say you are boring...you have an exciting life". I do agree that God has blessed me more than I ever thought possible and I'm amazed at His mercy and grace in my life. Since coming to Him with my Bag of Sins (many) in 1973....He not only forgave me and gave me a clean slate...He has blessed me abundantly by putting our family back together...giving us Love, Joy, and Peace in the midst of a world that seems bent on destroying itself. Sometimes though...I forget to count my blessings and take on the thinking of those I might be hanging around....when the Bible clearly says "Proverbs 22:24, 25.....Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul". Sometimes if I'm with a complainer...I start to complain...mostly in my heart, but negative words slide out of my mouth more often than not. So, out of the mouth of babes, (Brianna), God revealed what I needed to hear. Proverbs 23:7a...For as he thinks in his (my) heart, so is he. (so am I). Yes, I choose to have the Joy of the Lord...and He is my strength. I praise You....my God, my Lord and Deliverer.
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The Meeting of the Violinists-Rebecca & Brianna
- Let's see...Brianna has been taking violin lessons for about 3 years now ...and since that time I have shown her a video of Rebecca playing solo in college. I have mentioned to Rebecca and Brianna that I would like them to meet and play for each other....today that happened!! What a joy to see Rebecca encourage Brianna and to watch BB look up to Rebecca as she took in everything "the teacher" said. I felt so privileged to be sitting in on this conversation and listen to the "shop talk"...which I knew little about. BB is working on 3rd position and Rebecca told Brianna "she is doing very well"....and she is only 9 years old. (almost 10) This meeting was such a blessing to everyone...especially me!Tags: | Edit Tags Friday August 10, 2007 - 10:52pm (EDT) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
Brianna in the Wave Pool????
- Can you see her??? I tried to get a picture of her but the waves almost knocked me over...so I did the best I could, getting only the tip of her blond head. Honestly that is Brianna!!!!Tags: | Edit Tags Thursday August 9, 2007 - 09:01pm (EDT) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
Wave! Wave! Wave in the Wave Pool!!
- Oh what a wonderful time we had at the WAVE POOL!!! This picture shows Brianna in the Wave Pool before it starts waving! On the next blog....you will see the waves...but only the tip of her head. We had so much fun! It's been years since I have been swimming and it really felt like we were at the beach. Thank you Dianne for suggesting this to us.Tags: | Edit Tags Thursday August 9, 2007 - 08:47pm (EDT) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
Brianna-Our Honorary Guest @ The Sew & Sows!!
- Tuesday evening I took Corey back home and picked up Brianna for her vacation with us. Wednesday is Sew & Sows day and we went to Ingrid's for sewing. Yes, I was proud of Brianna as she had a quilt started for her coming sister (September 8) but I was also proud of all the Sew & Sows as they treated Brianna with such love and respect for her sewing on her own. They welcomed her with open arms!! (Shown above Susan Vicary, Beth Baker, Brianna, and Grandma) Ingrid said as we came in..."Brianna, I'm SO glad you could come and be with us"! Ingrid made us Reuben Wraps that were grilled...(delicious) and we had watermelon for dessert. After-wards we all went to the Pregnancy Resource Center and donated the 20 quilts that we made. They gave us a tour of the new building and it touched my heart to learn of the many young girls they are helping. Praise the Lord for their willing hearts to volunteer their time to meet the needs physically, emotionally and spiritually.Tags: | Edit Tags Wednesday August 8, 2007 - 09:01pm (EDT) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
Grandchildren are a Blessing from God!
- Corey has been staying with us since August 2nd (2007) and has been such a blessing! The main purpose was P-T-Training....and success came.
We saw horses, donkeys and sheep...and on Sunday morning there were cows about 6-7 all over the road by Tishok's barn. Corey thought that was great as I was maneuvering around to miss those huge cows.
Every evening he wanted to have his picture taken as the sun was setting. We tried, but the only one that came out right, was on the first evening.
He helped me cook Quaker Oats, tuna and noodles, and we baked blueberry muffins. He painted some but the thing he enjoyed doing the most was putting together puzzles...especially the Tortoise and the Hare. Also I read him T-Bone the Babysitter about 10 times, Safety First about 8 times and the Bible story of when Mary was told by the angel about Jesus being born.
In the car on the way home I didn't want him to fall asleep...so I made up a story with some grapes I had in the lunch box. The first was Grape-O....and when Grape-O was done talking, I gave him to Corey to eat. Then came Grape-E, and last was Grape-U....each time he got to eat our "new friends". We reached home and down he went for a wonderful nap. Thank you Lord for Proverbs 8:12!
This was a most pleasant experience to really bond with Corey. He said, "Grandma, you are the
most wonderful grandma in the whole world!" Yes, my heart just melted! How grateful I am to spend time with my kiddo's.Tags: | Edit Tags Monday August 6, 2007 - 11:04pm (EDT) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
short & Sweet...
- How sweet of Dianne to take Aunt Dee Dee and me to lunch for our birthdays. Having Corey with us was just icing on the cake..of course he wanted to know how we could sing happy birthday without a cake! It was a great time...although short and sweet it worked out fine so Corey had his nap right on time. Thank you Dianne for your thoughtfulness!
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Corey's Ride on the Trolley
- "Where's the seatbelt Grandma?" asked Corey. When I was a child they didn't have seat belts in cars or trolleys. Today I'm not sure if they have them on streetcars or not. We had such a wonderful time and the ride was just long enough. The conductor, Jack, was very enthusiastic and said way before retirement time came he knew that he wanted to be a volunteer for the Trolley Museum. He punched our tickets with a heart punch and said that is to let all his passengers know that he loves them. Each conductor has a punch with a different symbol. At the end of the ride Corey had his picture taken wearing Jack's conductor hat. How neat to go back in time and share with my grandson. What a blessing!Tags: | Edit Tags Friday August 3, 2007 - 09:55pm (EDT) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
- God's Painting of Another Sunset
- It seems we are running out of time to be here at (known affectionately by me as ) the Funny Farm #2, so I'm taking as many pictures as I can, to try and capture the last 28 years. As I was bathing Corey he asked, "Is it a hair night?", and I said
"No", and I'm so glad it wasn't because we had the opportunity to see another beautiful sunset and talked about how God makes the sunsets like a painting....and no one does it better than God.
Corey and I had a wonderful day as we played with cars, read books and put together puzzles. His answer to just about everything I asked him to do was ,"I'll be happy to Grandma". Before he went to bed I read him Edgar Guest's poem "Mother's Glasses". At least 8-9 times a day I forget where I put my glasses and Corey remembers and runs and gets them for me. I knew he would understand and get a laugh from this poem even though he's only 3 years old. Pap Pap missed so much today because he wasn't feeling well. I'm praying he will feel better tomorrow. So Lord, I want to thank you for Who you are...the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and for Your faithfulness
to our family and ask that our whole family put You first in their lives...in Jesus name.Tags: | Edit Tags Thursday August 2, 2007 - 11:17pm (EDT) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
Our Secret Hiding Place
- Today I received a phone call from our Realtor saying he's bringing someone to see our home tomorrow...anywhere between 9:30 AM to 6:00PM. These may be the people who are meant to buy our house. About 2 weeks ago Jeremy and Travis took me to their secret hiding place up in the field. Jeremy and his sister Brianna have had this hiding place for about 4 years now and his Mother Debbie and Aunt Di had this same hiding place since 1979. I had never been up there to see it, but because we have our house on the market, I thought it is about time. When we were "up there" the boys wanted me to tell stories of when their Mother and Aunt Di were little girls...so as these stories were told ...they hung on every word. When I finished Jeremy said, "You know Grandma, when you move we will never be able to come up here again"? "Yes" , I said and then ran and got my camera to capture the moment of "Our Secret Hiding Place".Tags: | Edit Tags Tuesday July 31, 2007 - 04:29pm (EDT) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
What a surprise!
- Wow!
I pray this continues.Tags: | Edit Tags Monday July 30, 2007 - 08:33pm (EDT) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
Freedom....and Peace...How Long Will We Have It?
- Gary Horton (friend of Lettie's) spoke today of our youth heading rapidly down into destruction...even our Christian kids. Some 90% of Christian kids do not believe in absolute truth!!! Gary has spoken in over 8,000 public (government) schools in 44 states about Truth and given the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is against the law!!! Did you hear? It is against the law to speak about God in the government schools in the USA. OH, it's OK if you are Muslim...to pray or tell of your faith, but if you are a Christian it is not permitted. I am astounded and shocked, although I have heard this before, but to hear about it from someone whose on the front lines for the cause of Christ...and will not back down was so amazing! I praise the Lord for Gary's outspokenness to Christians who sometimes seems to have their head in the sand. I admit that I myself fluff over what is happening in our country....and around the world. I will continue this tomorrow. Lord, please help me to speak out "daily" and tell people about the salvation that Christ offers.
That is my prayer!Tags: | Edit Tags Sunday July 29, 2007 - 11:18pm (EDT) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
Funny Farm # 2
- Well, it's been almost 28 years since we built this house and after finishing the game room in April we have decided to move. Yes, it will be hard since we have many wonderful memories here. Every time we look at a tree (we planted all of them) there is a memory attached. One example is the 2 purple maple trees we bought for our 25th anniversary. Since learning (in March) our daughter Debbie and her husband Carl are expecting their 5th child that is what made up our minds...although we have been thinking about it for a number of years. This the first of many pictures and blog entries to be posted.
Now we are praying for the right buyer.Tags: | Edit Tags Saturday July 28, 2007 - 10:01pm (EDT) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
Gaining On It....
- Gaining on it....Finally after all these years of John sitting in a dark dismal room affectionately called the "gameroom".....it is near completion. Panelling is from the floor half way up and then a chair rail that he stained and varnished is just beautiful. The room has been drywalled and painted a soft beige color that gives a relaxed feeling. Where the wood had been piled up on the side of the fireplace, is a bookcase and on the other side is a cupboard with bifold doors. John put in 2 extra phone lines and TV outlets so if we want to rearrange things we are set. We actually found the color carpet that will pull it all together and are just waiting for the money....maybe next month. When I find my camera...I will post a picture.Tags: | Edit Tags Monday March 26, 2007 - 07:50am (EDT) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
What an Incredible Week!
- Monday I went to the BBB's Luncheon....having missed the Birdies over the winter. I felt the Lord didn't want me to belong to this league in 2007 and made the announcement at the fall banquet. Sitting next to me was Ruth who is having a 50th birthday party for Deb Tro...on June 9th.
Tuesday evening we went to Ebeneezer Baptist church in the hill district to practice for Sunday at their church...5:00PM. What a wonderful time we had.. with singing and fellowship. There is nothing like being with other believers.
Wednesday- got a perm from Stacey @ Penney's...talked to my two friends Karen and Suzy ......went to SHBC to meet with Terri Withers and pick up our finished taxes...then I saw Di and gave her some clothes...saw Diane Scabaloni...Ann Hutchins....Malea and Nan. Then I went to Steve White's class on SERVE. What a great class. Hope I can continue it.
Thursday Was supposed to go to WMT mtg...Jackie not feeling well so it was postponed.
Friday - Tandem is tomorrow and I need to get a song ready to sign for the people. Hope the roads are OK! Yes it's been a busy schedule...but no time with my Lord Jesus.
Lord...when I don't spend time with You... I feel ill. Help me to be faithful to YOU.
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Entry for March 10,2007-Morning Food for Thought-
- Morning Food for Thought
3/10/2007
But without faith it is impossible to please him, for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
(Hebrews 11:6) Help me be diligently in seeking you Lord!
I love You.Tags: | Edit Tags Saturday March 10, 2007 - 09:05am (EST) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
Nice to Be Out!
- Sometimes when I am feeling "stuck in the house"....I just need to get a breath of fresh air and today was one of those beautiful days with temperatures in high 50's. When Deb's kids wanted to play outside, Deb said,"quietly change your clothes and come back downstairs"...they were back down in minutes with shorts on ...Deb started laughing and told them it was not summer yet and to put long pants on.
About 11:00AM, I went to visit Aunt Dolly for her birthday and met Aunt Dee Dee there. Aunt Dee Dee and I went to Amils for lunch...Mmmm!! We had the "Sampler". Then after going to the bank for John...John and I went down to Lowes for supplies to fix my toilet. Grahame Treasure called and we will meet him and Barbara and Mrs. Schoss for lunch, at 122 Poplargrove St tomorrow.
Our gameroom is 3/4 finished and the art room has a new ceiling done by ServiceMaster and Wednesday a guy is coming to paint the back wall where the water poured in. Hopefully this will all be done by the end of the month....March 31st.
Yes it was a great day...Thank you Lord!Tags: | Edit Tags Friday March 9, 2007 - 10:03pm (EST) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
Punxy Phil the Groundhog was WRONG!
- Yes...it is snowing again and we have about 3" of snow and it is cold! John said if he never sees snow again it will not bother him. So, after the Service Master guys leave (they are spackling the walls from our water pipe break from February 10,2007) we are going to curl up and watch a movie...and shut out the world...snow included. Maybe I'll make popcorn!
Today is the funeral of Mr. Schoss and I am snowed in. I'm sad that I will not be able to pay my respects to Mrs. Schoss, but it is supposed to snow until 1:00PM. John asked me to please take down the decoration on the front door that says..."LET IT SNOW". Guess it is time!
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Humor is a blessing in marriage!
- While in Spain helping Ken and Carolyn Muckle with English camp, John and I helped the Spanish people learn English. Last week some friends from Spain, Mari Carmen and Pedro visited us and taught us a few more Spanish words while they practiced some of their English... which was very good, by the way. This week on the way to church, we passed some donkeys and John said "Oh look, there are some "burros".....rolling his R's of course. Then someone at church asked him if he had a good time in Spain...he answered. "Si". The answer was quite unexpected and of course they laughed.
The man cracks me up....I never know what he will say next. He always has had that dry wit, but it seemed only I noticed it. Since our trip...now many people are experiencing and enjoying his humor. Hopefully it will not stop. This June 1st we will have been married 44 years and I thank God for John's sense of humor.Tags: | Edit Tags Tuesday March 6, 2007 - 11:21pm (EST) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
It Seems We're Never Really Ready....
- This weekend three people I know, lost loved ones. Betty Armato's mother was 89 years old with cancer, some dimentia but a wonderful attitude and sense of humor. Betty is a product of her mother with the same attitude and sense of humor. Mr. Ray Schoss was our next door neighbor when we lived on 507 Parallel Ave., back in 1956. He was a strict dad who reared his son Mike to respect others, his country and obey his parents. He was a soft spoken man with an incredible sense of humor. He served others even in his 80's with Jeanne as they worked together serving Meals on Wheels. We celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary 3 years ago with Grahame and Barbara Treasure from England. He was 85...and I know Jeanne, Mike and Robin will miss his wonderful sense of humor.
Then, this morning sitting church, I gasped as Ron Moore said Christian Sarniak passed away in his mother's arms Saturday morning! Christian was born into the family of Bill and Kim and early on in her pregnancy the doctor's wanted her to abort this baby that had TRS 1...but she refused knowing God is the Giver of Life. Her prayer was that she would be able to at least hold her living baby.....but God allowed even Bill and Kim and the children to hold Christian when they brought him home. The doctor's said he would only live maybe 24 hours...then 2 days...then maybe a week....then a month. Well Bill and Kim knew God would decide how long....so they took pleasure in the life God gave them...and he lived for 100 days! It's been a hard thing for them, but the love and grace coming to them from God and His people are sustaining them. I will write more after I go to the memorial service tomorrow. I can't even imagine how they must feel. God please continue to sustain them.Tags: | Edit Tags Sunday March 4, 2007 - 05:52pm (EST) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
March has arrived!
- March has arrived!
- It has been a long winter and even though it is March and the temperature was 59 yesterday, that doesn't mean winter is over. However it was wonderful to see the bright sunshine coming through the kitchen window this morning. One thing John and I did when building our home was having the kitchen window face east to watch the sun come up and it has been a blessing for almost 30 years now.
As I was reading Deut 4:29-31 it reminded me of when I had a stubborn heart (against______).....God and would not repent of my bitter spirit! He broke my heart and showed me a bitter spirit would continue through my lineage. How grateful I am he did not take one of my children to get my attention...but firmly and tenderly showed me my sin of not fearing Him in order to obey. Now, I am broken again as I pray for Him to work in the lives of my loved ones.
Dear Lord, help me to be obedient and admit my sin so You will hear my prayers for those I love.Tags: | Edit Tags Friday March 2, 2007 - 10:09am (EST) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments
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