Some new paintings

I wanted to share some paintings I've done recently....I gave two to the Church to be raffled off on Sat.  I was so happy to hear a dear friend, Beth who sat with me and the yard sale got them!!

eSynergy: Around The Studio Part 2!#comment-form#comment-form

eSynergy: Around The Studio Part 2!#comment-form#comment-form

Bren's lovely blog has a new look, her artist's space is awesome, so big and organized....would love mine to look more like that!!!

After Dewey's surgery!

There are many great hospitals all over the word, but I have to admit the people at UVA are exceptionally kind and caring!  Everyone we came into contact with there treated us as if we'd been friends for a very long time!  Dewey's date for surgery was changed because the first too tests to be done were scheduled to be done on Memorial Day!  NOT!!! heheh So we left home around 7am on Tuesday the 28th got to Charlottesville by 10:30 in time to check in at the Red Roof Inn not far from the hospital.  It wasn't the cheapest one, but it was close enough so if I needed to drive I could find it.  Yea, still having problems finding my way around when I don't remember where we were!  I felt so sorry for my  hubby having to have the one of those tests to rule out an blood clots cuz it's not an easy one to go thru...but he was a trooper, and didn't complain at all!
Weds we left the motel at 6am for his 7am surgery which didn't start till 10:30...couldn't believe he had to wait that long.  It took only 5 hrs once they started and recover took about 2 hrs.  He was in good spirits when he got to his room, and his surgeon, Mike  Mangrum said even tho they found more problems to fix it went really well.  Later I was told people come from all over the world to have him treat them. How awesome is that!!! 
We were released around 11:30 the following day and got home about 3 hrs later...he's been resting since we got home, but taking little walks throughout the day.  He thinks he's going into the shop tomorrow, but I really don't think he should.  Doctor said to take things easy for it would be about a month before he's up to par.....make a man listen to that is like making a dog stop chasing cats!

 

 

Blessings to all!

to make a long story short Dewey's Atrial Fib went into full Flutter and the shock treatments didn't put his heart back in rhythm so he was put on Multaq and blood thinners hoping it would work.  It didn't so we had a consult with Dr. Mangnam @ UVA last Monday then go back for 2 tests the day before his actual surgery to put his heart back in rhythm.  We will need all the strength we can munster to drive down on the 27th (leaving at 3am) then come back home the same day...then drive down again on the 28th (leaving again at 3am)  for the surgery.  We've been told this is a 7 hr surgery so he will have to stay over one night...It's a good thing I'll be getting a shot in my hip on the 9th, and pray that it works right away so the riding won't be so hurtful!  We are asking for pray know full well that only God can give us a positive outcome....Please keep Dewey close will ya?

I wanted to share a couple photos I've taken in the last couple days...Blessings, and have a wonderful weekend!!!

Waiting for Spring to arrive!!!

Am getting ready to go visit a sick friend...haven't driven in weeks, but am doing really well today.  Thanks be to God...Sunday afternoon we went to the annual Easter Gathering at Sharree & Ken Ryder's where we enjoyed not only great food, but awesome fellowship with friends and family!  This couple had done really well in their lives having 3 Gyms in different parts of the Country!  There home is beautiful much like they are...There love for our Lord shows everywhere, but most of all their kindness to others...I would share some photos of that home, but I left my camera on a shelf in their pantry..hehehe!!  Yes that old memory doens't work well...I contacted Sharree and she's mailing it to me today!! Yay!

We are waiting for Spring to arrive although we see some signs like many Robin, Goldfinches instead of the winter kind...green in the grass here and there...most of all the Dafodils are getting ready to bloom.  Can't wait to work in my raised beds for I plan to do much canning this year...just have 7 qts. of green beans, applesauce and peaches left in my pantry.  I am going to try my hand at growing some different veggies too.   In one of my beds I planted strawberry plants at the end of Summer, and am happy they survived the Winter...:)
 Would love to share some recent photos with you....
Blessings to all who come to visit!!! 

 

Me, Ginger, Tom (my twin) Linda & Bill

 

I'm standing in the back, I think Joyce is on the left, Rainy in the middle and Carolyn on the right!

 

Me at 18 with Mary age 3 in St Louis

 

 

Our Dad

 

Bill, Linda & Tom

 

Wow look at that old car!!

Dad mom with Ginger beside her

Tom & Bev the twins...I was taller than him for many years!!!

 

 

Jesus has Risen, Praise the Lord!!!

Blessings to all who share their love of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour with me.  His Peace and Grace showers us with his love and we wait for His return to take us back to Heaven to spend eternity with him and God!!!  Have a wonderful day rejoicing in HIM!!!  Reach out to those around you who may not know the awesome love of God...invite them to Church on Sunday and let them hear how GOD loves them....

God Is Able

Able is the Greek word dunatos, related to dunamis, meaning ability, abundance, capability, mighty works, miraculous power, prevailing strength. "God is able" means God has the mighty power to do a miraculous work out of His abundance and strength. Romans 16:25 says God is able to establish you. Listen to the richness of the verse when read with its full definition "God has mighty power to do a miraculous work out of His abundance and strength to establish you."

Bring your inability to the ability of God. As you read these verses drink in the bigness of Your God as you replace "able" with "has the mighty power to do a miraculous work out of His abundance and strength."

God is ...

Able to give much more 2 Chronicles 25:9

Able to deliver from fire Daniel 3:17

Able to raise up children of Abraham from stones Matthew 3:9

Able to give sight to the blind Matthew 9:28-29

Able to destroy in hell Matthew 10:28, James 4:12

Able to perform what He promised Romans 4:21

Able to graft in the Gentiles Romans 11:23

Able to make you stand Romans 14:4

Able to establish you Romans 16:25

Able to make a way through temptation 1 Corinthians 10:13

Able to make all grace abound 2 Corinthians 9:8

Able to do exceedingly beyond all your asking Ephesians 3:20

Able to subdue everything under His control Philippians 3:21

Able to keep all that is committed to Him 2 Timothy 1:12

Able to help the tempted Hebrews 2:18

Able to save from death Hebrews 5:7

Able to save completely, to the utmost Hebrews 7:25

Able to raise men from the dead Hebrews 11:19

Able to keep you from falling and present you before His presence without fault and with great joy Jude 24

To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power, and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen Jude 25

Be blessed in the name of God who is able.

Taken from the Father's Business

Blessings for a wonderful day as you walk with HIM !!

Hooded Merganser, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Hooded Merganser, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Thought this might be interesting so those of you who love birds!!! Blessings