In the beginning

It's been oh I guess 6 yrs now that I've been painting in earnest, and I'm going to be putting many of those still hanging on my spare room wall in a lovely shop in another town...I'm hoping to sell them so I can add to our finances. Life has gotten very hard for many of us because of the economy, but even more now because of the tension in the Middle East.  I pray for all involved that the bloodshed stops...In the very beginning God said their would be wars, and even helped many to win.  Yes, war has been around for a very long time...as a small child I can remember my dad dressed in his Navy uniform, and him getting ready to go overseas, but a wonderful thing happened...the war ended in the early 40's so he wasn't sent into harms way.  May of us have family and friends who've found in the preceeding wars with our prayers holding them all close.  I wait for the day when war is done with, all are in Heaven living with our Heavenly Father...that gives us much hope doesn't it???  I sure do me.  All through history people have struggled with something, but I'm confident God's promises will come true..aren't you? 
I feel a bit weepy today for those who have gone in wars and those who are dealing with cancers and pain....I"m thankful God knows everyone's needs cuz I'd be praying all day long without a break if HE didn't..there are so many on my prayer list.  Blessings to each of you for new hope and peace as we go towards Spring...love one another and your neighbors being there for those who need a little help..My faith keeps me strong how about you??
Here's a couple canvas paintings I've done over the past 5 yrs..give me a shout if there's one you really like!!!
(((Hugs)))

Sharing the music and heart of Matt Browne

Many of you know I have a precious sister named, Mary Freeman.  She has an awesome blog, and shares all that God is doing in her live, and in fact He's using her more and more!!
If you haven't do visit her blog  http://asplendidadventure.blogspot.com/
When visiting her in Georgia every year or two I have the priviledge of going to Church with her family. I must say the very first time I was surprised to meet several of the young pastors, one of which stood out for me, Matt Browne a wonderful husband and father, and an awesome man on fire for our Lord!! I always left with the feeling that God surely has an open vessel in Matt. Well, Mary shared with me earlier today that Matt has a new CD out and I would like to introduce you to him via his website where you can actually listen to the songs and if so motivated purchase it right there...I listened with such awe at how his love for the Lord came thru loud and clear!!! http://www.matthewbrownemusic.com/music.html/

Enjoy!!! (((hugs)))

Drum Roll....and the 2 winners are!!!

Good morning I've been up since 6am anxious to put all the names in this huge bowl (I use to make Bread and Butter pickles in) heheh  Ok, I'll stop teasing.. There are 164 names there!!!

The first winner is!!

Congrats to you Betty!!!

Congrats to you Jody!!!

I just want to thank everyone who participated in this awesome OWOH giveaway, and big thanks to Lisa for birthing this great idea to bring bloggers from all over the world together!  It's been a real pleasure to meet so many awesome bloggers!!!

Blessings!!!

Tomorrow

Tomorrow

Celebrating my 68th Birthday!

My hubby and best friend took me out to a lovely Birthday dinner on Friday the 4th rather than on my BD the 5th as the weather report was iffy as to another snowfall.  We sure had a great meal, and got home around 7pm. Saturday it was very cloudy and fog that lasted all day!!  I'm still not walking well after last Saturday's fall...so being in on my Birthday wasn't bad at all...what more could I ask for with my 3 pugs, fat cat, and my hubby to share the day watching old westerns..eheheh~!  Actually saw some I'd not seen before (is that possible)  I don't watch TV much, don't even have my DVD hooked up!!  I do when I"m knitting or crocheting...did a couple new scarves and hats that match...One of the hats has three different crocheted flowers making the hat a little different each time you wear it...gonna add them to etsy...brb gonna go take a photo of them so I can show you...it's amazing how you can crochet sitting up, or propped up in a Williams position which takes the pressure of a hurting back!!! Kewl...

This photo shows the 3 flower pins

I love purple with grey!

Beautiful to see the sun coming up this morning!!!

One World One Heart giveaway has started for 2011

I"m so happy to let you know I've joined the last OWOH giveaway this year...you will find people with blogs all over the world joining in as well~ please if you are interested in joining in too go here to find all the requirements http://awhimsicalbohemian.typepad.com/a_whimsical_bohemian/2010/12/annoucning-the-fifth-and-final-one-world-one-heart-event-.html/ Then create your blog post with this awesome photo that Lisa created for 2011...I've decided to give one of my handmade, sterling silver and gemstone sets to the first 100 who add their blog to my list.  I'm really excited for we had a great time last year...looking forward in seeing you!!! Blessings!

I'm editing how the jewelry sets will be picked.  Instead of one out the first 100 posts etc...I'm just making it 1st and 2nd drawings out of all participants!!!  Hope that's ok with you all...Blessings!!!


This 1st prize will be this beautiful necklace made of Brazilian adventurine stones (round and oblong) measuring 21 inches with 1 inch earrings to match...

The second prize will be this lovely 24 inch necklace done with carnelian beads and earrings measuring 2 inches to match

The drawings will be Feb 17th so come join in! 
Well that final day has come, and this drawing is closed.  It's sad because there won't be another OWOH again next year, but have to say it's been a real joy to join in on the last 2...
I will post the winners in the am...got to get busy and have hubby do the drawing..ehheheh
Blessings!!!

No ride on Sat!

You know we all have things that stop us in our tracts like what happened to us on Saturday.  As we left the house to take our usual ride, I noticed a sissing sound at the end of the house...We found that the outside free standing faucet (it's hard for me to discribe) was leaking water...then we discovered all the water laying on top of the ground from the house down towards the woodline....a very long way!  Yep, we had a leak somewhere from the well to the house...our thoughts quickly turned to panic since the pipe runs under the paved driveway.   You can believe we both started praying that the brake was somewhere close to the house...At least all the water made it a little easier for Dewey to dig down to the pipe.  For hours I applied him with water and hot chocolate trying to keep him warm feeling really bad cuz I couldn't help.  Into the evening he was able to find a little hole in the bottom of the tee where the faucet connected to the pipe.  (Yes, we turned the water off before starting)  It was all he could do for the day...at least we weren't losing anymore water...but can you image how long it must have been running for it to come up 4 feet to the top of the ground making what appeared to be a huge ice skating area? sigh!!!
As we changed close to head for the store to purchase water for us to use I had a terrible fall on the sidewalk...head first..my ankle twisted and down I went.  I am hurting even today from that, but no broken bones thank God!! 
Low and behold the next morning a call came from his son and sil saying they were at Lowes and wanting to know what size pipe, fittings etc we would need to fix it.   Two hours later they rolled in and Lee jumped into the hole Dewey had dug and fixed it.   During the night the pile of dirt that had been extracted from the hole had frozen solid...so we had to go by some...you can't image how many places we went before we found a place that had soil indoors out of the frigid weather...Big Lots..ehehhee!!! 
It's amazing that thru all that we knew it would be ok...God was with us thru it all..he gave Dewey the strength to continue digging down where the water and ground was so gold he couldn't feel his hands.   I missed Church but HE was with us...Isn't it awesome that our Father can be everywhere helping us all at the same time...What a God we serve!!!

Another cold day, but my heart is warm!!!

It's about 28 here this morning snow still clinging to the trees, but inside I have the fireplace going and there's a feeling of peace and joy. I've completed 3 different swaps for AFA group, and thought I'd share them with you! I do hope and pray you all are well, and having a wonderful God filled day.

All through the day my thoughts include HIM, I'm sure that's how we all feel, holding him close so we can hear what he has to share with us....((Hugs))

3 of these are for the Cat and Heart Swap the 4th an extra

three of these are for the Look Out Swap the rest are extras

Three of these are for  A Winter Wonderland Swap

the rest are extras...printed on photo paper