Durning the 40 days of Lent

If you haven't been to my sister, Mary's awesome Blog you must stop by.  She shares her heart and love for our Abba Father each day, and you have to see the paintings she's doing...it's a wonderful experience seeing how God is working in her life....  http://asplendidadventure.blogspot.com/
(oh btw there's some pictures of a crew and actors at her home while they were filming a movie to be aired in Jun...check it out)

There's  another blog I'd like to share with you too...Mary and I went to  the Potter's House Retreat last October where we felt the presence of God all around us, and learned the value of truly listening to God.  Pat Miller and Nancy Williamson were two awesome leaders of the Retreat...we all became sisters in Christ too.  Well Pat has a blog where she's sharing her journey of the 40 days of Lent.  You don't want to miss all she is sharing there either. 
 http://quiet-trust-is-strength.blogspot.com/

As I've been reading thru Matthew Mark and Luke this Lenten Season I've discovered somethings about myself I'm not too proud of.  I've allowed other things to come before my quiet time with my Abba Father so I ask for forgiveness.  When HE is first each day my days go so much smoother, and my pain is bearable!!!  I pray for HIS guidence, grace and mercy in all things...

My dear hubby and I took a little ride last Saturday since I was feeling a bit better after 3 wks of coughing my head off..ehehhe~  We road up to WV to Rio where there's a really old store that has all kinds of old things...if you weed thru things you can sometimes find something of use.  I did find a little pyrex bowl like one I already have but mine has a lid...now I have to bowls the size I like to use for warming up food...yay!!  I also bought to 5 lb bags of potatoes, and only sent $4.00 for it all.  The best of the ride was spending time with Dewey talking about anything that came to mind...even enjoyed just looking and being quiet!!!  Yes, I can be quiet at times..hehehehe!!!
Here are a couple photos I took!!!

Do you see the Cross???

A beauty!!

Awesome Rainbow

Houses on the side of the HWY

Blessings to all who take time to visit my blog!!! (((hugs)))

I finished a little painting....

Hi, I'm not posting much since I've been dealing with this URI....can't smell, can't taste, and am really very tired so have been in bed wayyyyyyy too long.  Yes, I'm beginning to feeling a little better so I finished a little painting yesterday in between naps.   Don't know if you are like me, but being sick isn't exactly what I am good at.   :)

Believe

Sunrise March 15th 2011 which would have been our Dad's 96th Birthday!

So special!

I used to work for a non-profit business called, Access Independence back in the early 1990's as their Bookkeeper.  It was a total blessing as those I worked with were Christians also!   Ginny a dear friend shared this with me this morning now I'm sharing it with all of you!  Blessings!!




Someone has written these beautiful words. One must read and try to understand the deep meanings in them. They are like the Ten Commandments to follow in life all the time.






1] Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble; it is a "steering wheel" that directs us in the right path throughout life.






2] Do you know why a car's WINDSHIELD is so large & the rear view mirror is so small? Because our PAST is not as important as our FUTURE. So, look ahead and move on.






3] Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes few seconds to burn, but it takes years to write.






4] All things in life are temporary. If things are going well enjoy it, they will not last forever. If things are going wrong don't worry, they can't last long either.






5] Old friends are like Gold! New friends are Diamonds! If you get a Diamond, don't forget the Gold! Because to hold a Diamond, you always need a base of Gold!






6] Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from above and says, "Relax, my child, it's just a bend, not the end!






7] When GOD solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities; when GOD doesn't solve your problems HE has faith in your abilities.






8] A blind person asked St. Anthony: "Can there be anything worse than losing eye sight?" He replied: "Yes, losing your vision."






9] When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them; and sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you.






10) WORRYING does not take away tomorrow's TROUBLES; it takes away today’s PEACE.

What makes me feel blessed~

My mornings are the borometer to the rest of the day for me.  I thank God for another day to be able to swing my feet over the side of the bed then gingerly stand up!  I know if I keep my mind and heart open to HIS spirit that lives inside me I can do anything, and do it well.  Ok, that's a matter of opinion isn't it? hehehe   I love painting and know that God has given me a talent to reach out of myself and give to others...sure I'm not a fine artist, but I never thought I'd be painting on canvas nor selling some of them!  See, I've been blessed.  I also feel HIS love throughout the day as I give him all the praise for what I am. 

Now as I sit here getting ready to share two paintings I just finished this morning I wonder if you will like them... Do I show the love of my Abba Father in these paintings??  I hope I do for that's the reason I paint.  If they touch someone it's even better....A dear friend (Bernice) said to me one day after I said I wasn't a very good artist...(or could I even be called an artist for that matter.)  She  said it's not how I view my painting, but how it might touch someone else.  A memory brought to mind or a special place it reminds one of.   I thought about that for a time,  and have to agree we all see things differently.  Thank you Bernie for allowing me to see what I now know to be true...God speaks to others in all different ways...Blessings~~~

This is a little table I've had for years...what fun it was to paint it!!!

16X20 Canvas do in acrylics

My latest painting just finished this morning!!!  God's beauty!!

Hallelujah

I have been a member of Tam's Ning mixed media Network, and was surprised to learn that
she could sing as well...enjoy!!

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!!!