Having a great day!

Things have finally settled down, and I'm truly feeling great!!!  I've gotten so much done the past couple days and it feels really good to get organized.  Isn't that always the way?  Seems if we get off course we feel dissatisfied with ourselves...hummm it's the same when we get off course with our daily walk and talk with God.  He's always listening to us, but I know I don't always take the time to give back.  I think that's why my life gets off wack how about you?  If I don't get into HIS work and pray early in the morning, my day just doesn't feel the same...there's something missing.
 Here are a couple things I've created...oh and there is a group on FB called Art Abandonment Group where many Artists and Artisans all over the country are leaving ATCs and other items around town as a Gift to anyone that finds it...I'm loving participating too. These are some I'm leaving around town. Blessings to all, and have a wonderful 4th of July~~

Some ATCs ready for Abandonment

Fun little brass leverback earrings

BIG black metal pendant with onyx & glass silver pearls

I sure need to color my hair..ehehehe

Lovely carnelian beads and freshwater pearls

size 8 SS with black onyx & turquoise beads

size 9 SS ring with Carnelian bead & swarovski crystals

Silver hoops with Swarovski crystals and turquoise beads

wrapped with SS

Love this size 9 SS with aventurine bead

size 9 SS & greenish, rectangle, turquoise bead

Thanks be to God we made it thru the last couple days

I think it was Thursday things started to happen..I was having problems with my back (ole' back isn't want it used to be) Dewey took me to Urgent Care where we sat for an hr before being seen....The dr was straight forward in saying with discs that are degenerating the main thing was to determine if there is any neurological problems going on....there wasn't.  he wrote a perscription for Predisone and after taking the first 6 pills the back started to settle down!! sigh!!!
I can't remember if it was Thursday night or Friday that we lost all power to the house do to a serve storm that downed many trees all over the area...reached down to Cities all around us too.  Many are still without power today...and will be for 5 or 6 more days.   We borrowed some fans from our daughter, and a generator was offered by a neighbor (that needed fixing before we could us it).  We couldn't save the frozen foods...another sigh...
Worst of all the poor pugs (can't take high heat or cold) were panting so much their tongues were blue.  Finally we had to take them out in the truck and drive around with the air on.  It helped some, but as soon as we got back in the house they were panting hard again...we did it a couple times...I have to digress here as we didn't get the fans or generator till later in the evening..dah!!
Any whoooo we got into bed all stinky and hot hoping to get some sleep as we are totally exhausted.   Around 1 am in the morning we heard the air come on...Yeppie another blessings!!!  I have to ya (most of you already know) that was 2 very hard days!!
Now for the more positive news...I was able to created some new paintings during those 2 days too!  Here are some photos of some...Blessings to all and am praying that if you've been through rough times do to weather or anything else that you are doing better now...(((hugs)))

Glass Pearls with Aventurine beads

Earrings to match

Large Green faceted beads with SS beads

Earrings to match

Closeup of Pendant

Handcrafted/wired red & black pendant

done with Copper wire

Hand crocheted red white & blue necklace with SS

love brass necklace

8x10 Acrylic painting framed

8x10 acrylic painting framed

11x14 canvasboard

8x10 acrylic painting

5x7 acrylic painting

5x7 acrylic painting

Just stopped by to share some jewelry with you

Gee two days in a row!!!  If you'd been with me as I did my chores you probably would have been surprised I found time to even get online..eehehe!!!  I've created some new rings and a couple necklaces, changed the sheets on our bed, cleaned the floors, all the while working on 3 loads of clothes.  The comforter is just about dry....and will smell so good as I put it out on the deck rail in the breezy air...what a lovely day...we did have a little storm early this morning, then the sun came out and the winds started up...I've had both doors open as it's been really comfy!!!
Now to get back to vacuuming the rugs, and start dinner!

Hope you all have had a great day too.  If you are in the path of the bad weather down in Florida do take care and stay safe...we have one sister living in Lady Lakes..but she doesn't have a computer.  Can you imagine anyone without one???  hehehehe

Some new creations in June 2012

I should be receiving my new camera tomorrow, however I was able to take some photos before it started acting up again.   Do hope everyone has had a wonderful weekend..ours was delightful!  Since Dewey is working from home it's been awesome having him close...spending more time together, eating lunch and sharing more makes us both feel so blessed. God is getting our attention regarding a house we found  some weeks ago...we continue to pray for guidance in this matter cuz of course we don't want to make a mistake leaving us with more problems.   The owner showed us all around, and just recently lowered the price.  Dewey's bro is a Real Estate Agent and has made a bid for us.  We are feeling pretty good about the location and the condition of this little rock home...it has a full basement which will provide so much room for all kinds of things plus a nice big room for Dewey to set up all the exercise equipment that's been out in our garage.   I know if it's God will for us to make this change it will happen..I have peace about it and so does D.  Now for those photos I promised...oh and I created some sterling silver and gemstone rings I'll take with my new camera and post tomorrow or Tuesday!!!   Lots of hugs and wishes for each of you to have a great week. (((hugs)))

This one now sports a nice 26in chain

I love how this one turned out

used copper wire & bird charm

Where has the time gone?

I'm wondering if it's just me or does everyone find posting in your blogs sometimes takes a backseat to living?  I know for me it's been so full of trying to fit everything I'm doing into a 24hr time span.  I have 2 groups I now belong to...one is a quilting group that meets twice a month. (have mentioned this before) the second is a woman's share group which meets only once a month...Last Thursday was our meeting for June, and our hostess, Elizabeth invited a speaker from ebid.com ,a local business that helps those needing to downsize to do just that.  Now I have a place to sell some of my collectibles my children don't want left to them...geez how can that be...wouldn't anyone "love" to have my collection of White Hobnail by Fenton? hehehe!!! Gee maybe I should post some photos of what I have just in case you have a place for them!  What'cha think?
I have been struggling with the arthritis in my hands agravated by all the Chemo hats I made in the last month.  I did 10 for one lady, and a couple for women I've met while shopping..that's what my intention was from the beginning!  make them then hand them out as I met those in need of one.   The lady I made the 10 for was so excited, and said it made her feel so good when others commented on her lovely hats.  She will so complete Chemo and I'd ask that you all keep "Ruth" in your prayers that the cancer is gone!!
I've been making some jewelry but my camera is having a breakdown...gotta get it looked at...probably something simple as I'm not very good with little things like that..ehehhe
I will try to post what I do have...oh and what fun it's been to pull out the copper wire I'd purchased when I first started creating jewelry oh about 7 yrs ago..yea it's still just as shiny because it was in a protective bag!!!   I made two chokers yesterday (braided) and added a pendant I'd made and have earrings to match...can't wait to share them with ya! 
Now I'd just like to say I've missed visiting all your blogs and will in the next week try to post in everyone that I follow...not a easy feat since there are so many I follow, but I'll be seeing you soon..blessings to all may peace and grace be with you!!!
Couldn't post photos will try again later today!!!!

Missy is doing fine!

I"m here to give you all an update on Missy's surgery yesterday....although she was in the operating room almost 5 hrs, all went well so much so that she was able to go home this afternoon.  I know she was happy about that cuz that's where she can feel comfort and rest.  Skip is taking very good care of her...I hope to get over after my sale this weekend.  I wanted to add some of the new jewelry I've been making all week...finally found the cord needed to download them.eheheh~~  Yeppie!!!

                                                                         

love this little creation with rose charm added and

earrings to match

lovely large brass chain with huge round brass pendant

with three different charms added

pearl cabachons with brass fish spacers

 Brass & Copper

Brass hearts with Amethyst beads

Just a couple of those I made...sold 2 while posting them to FB!!
am feeling very blessed today.  my daughter doing well, and selling some
Jewelry...praying the sale this weekend goes well too!
Blessings to all who come to visit this blog!!!

Please pray for Missy!

It's 1:18 in the morning, and I'm unable to sleep. (Pain pills do that to me if I take them too late) So instead of keeping my dh up I came in the puter room to do some research, and to meditate on my youngest daughter's surgery this morning. Most of you know about her rare muscle disease (one of the 40 followed by Muscular Dystrophy)  Well that muscle disease is attacking her heart.  Her heart rate is down to 30 so her Cardiologist is going to put a Fibulator in  after doing a Heart Cath to make sure there's no blockages.  Missy has always been a private person one who doesn't say much, but I find she has great faith in God.  I'd completely forgotten the time so many years ago when she got up and went forward in a Church we went to in Berryville.  (it really upsets me that I can't remember such important things especially about my children)  She shared with me the other day after I asked her if she was saved, Mom God is and always has been in control of all things in my life...I don't doubt that HE will be with me through yet another trial.  Praise be to God for  HIS peace and grace in our lives. 
So I ask that you please hold her close in your prayers today!!

Good morning!

Isn't it amazing how the days seem to drift by so quickly as you get older?  ehehhe!  We will be taking a little Saturday drive in a little while...it's supposed to be sunny and warm...it's around 40 degrees right now. 
My flower bed which has half perennials and have annuals is looking pretty good because of all the rain we've had here in VA.   I don't have everything I want in my veggie garden yet, but what's there, squash, cucs, tomatoes and peppers are growing strong.  Will get some photos later today, and post them if I can find the cord to my camera...just don't know what I did with it when I changed everything around in my studio.  Yea, that memory is going south!!!
Have a great weekend folks!