Countercrafts Primitive Treasures

Happy Valentines Day! Thank You, Jesus!!

2012-02-14T12:54:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day and Thank You, Jesus...for showing ultimate love for us...when HE died for our sins.

Take Care and God Bless! Donna

Hand Painted Bread Board Giveaway

2012-01-20T18:37:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday and a Blessed weekend to everyone! Can't believe that it is Friday evening already...this week has flown by.

Willa is having a great giveaway on her blog. She has hand painted a Bread Board with a Spring design on it and you will want to win this bread board! Willa is a wonderful painter and you will enjoy looking at her blog too.

Please click on the link below, to enter to win the spring bread board. Be sure to scroll down to her January 8, 2012 posting to sign up.

http://www.theoldcupboarddoorblog.com

Take Care and God Bless! Donna

Adorable Snowmen Ornies - Giveaway

2012-01-09T13:01:00.001-08:00

Happy Monday to everyone! We had a great weekend, and the weather was pretty good. Not too cold, so I can't complain.

I wanted to let you know about another giveaway. This giveaway is for two snowmen head ornies...they are so cute!!

Darlene has a wonderful blog and I noticed some boy and girl "Baby First Christmas" ornaments on her blog two weeks ago. Since we have two new granddaughters, the Baby First Christmas ornies were perfect for them. They are the cutest things you have ever seen! Our girls loved them and our oldest granddaughter started chewing on the ornie right away! However, Grandma took it away from her! lol! If you look at Darlene's blog post from Thursday, December 29, 2011...you will see these adorable ornaments. She has an Etsy shop, so be sure to check her shop out too.

Okay, back to the Snowman Head Ornaments giveaway! I have included the link to her blog below, so you can click on it...and join her giveaway right away!

http://threedstyleinflorida.blogspot.com

Thanks so much and I hope that you all have a safe and Blessed week.

Take Care and God Bless! Donna

Giveaway at All is Bright

2012-01-08T12:46:00.000-08:00

Two adorable angels are being given away by Pat at "All is Bright" crafts.

Here is the link to her blog, so you can enter her giveaway:

http://allisbrightcrafts.blogspot.com

Take Care and God Bless! Donna

Happy New Year to Everyone!!

2011-12-31T13:42:00.000-08:00

I wanted to take a minute, and tell you all "Happy New Year".

Hope that you and your family have a safe and Blessed New Year.

Take Care and God Bless! Donna

Thank you to Maureen of Sweet Meadow Farms!

2011-12-29T18:55:00.000-08:00

During the year of 2011, I was Blessed to receive a free pattern (of my choice) from Maureen of Sweet Meadow Farms. Each month, I would send my request to her and sometimes it was an epattern and other months it was a paper pattern. I never had to pay Maureen for any of the patterns (or postage)...they were free of charge. WOW!

I won a drawing for a free pattern for 12 months and I thoroughly enjoyed the patterns and the interaction with her.

Thank you, Maureen! You are the BEST!!!

Take Care and God Bless!

Thank you to Denise of KKL Primitives!!

2011-12-16T12:44:00.001-08:00

I have been "locked out" of my blog for the last few weeks and I want to say a huge "Thank you" to Denise of KKL Primitives. I have no clue what I did wrong! I am a computer class "dropout"!!

Denise helped me several years ago to get my blog up and running.

I sent her an email yesterday, asking for her help, and she was able to get me back into my blog, so I could update my background (I will do that this weekend), post to my blog, leave a comment on other blogs, etc. Denise is so knowledgeable and such a sweetheart.

Thank you, thank you Denise for your help!

Take Care and God Bless! Donna

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-23T19:49:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!! Please remember to thank God for the many Blessings that you have been given.

O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good;
for His mercy endureth for ever.
~1 Chronicles 16:34~

Take Care and God Bless! Donna

Are your Facebook pages secure?

2011-11-16T12:26:00.001-08:00

It was brought to my attention by a very good friend, that Facebook has changed the URL settings. Thanks, Rose G!!

Facebook has changed and said nothing (again). Take a look at your URL (top box on your screen.) If you see "http" or just "www", instead of "https", you DO NOT have a secure session & can be hacked. Go to Account Settings - Click Security on the left top corner - click Edit next to Secure Browsing, Check the box, click Save. FB has automatically set it on the non-secure setting! Do everyone a huge favor, copy & re-post.

Hope that this will help someone in the future!

Take Care and God Bless! Donna

We have a new granddaughter!!

2011-11-06T20:32:00.000-08:00

Our new granddaughter arrived today and she is absolutely perfect! (Yes, I am just a little biased, lol)

What a wonderful Blessing we received when Katelyn Joy came into the world this afternoon.

Hope that everyone has a Blessed week. I am going to be having fun being grandma!

Take Care and God Bless! Donna

Thank you to Twin Creek Primitives.....

2011-10-12T19:43:00.001-07:00

Thank you to Twin Creek Primitives for the wonderful, FREE graphics that she has on her blog.

Check out her blog for more free, seasonal blog templates, graphics and more! Here is the link to her blog:

http://twincreekprimitives.blogspot.com

Take Care and God Bless!

Miss London is five months old

2011-09-17T18:42:00.000-07:00

This is the newest photo of our granddaughter and she is five months old. Her parents are Oklahoma University football supporters, so she is sporting their school spirit! lol!

We are so Blessed to have this precious child in our lives. Thank you, Jesus!

Take Care and God Bless!

Creating my favorites.....

2011-08-23T11:30:00.000-07:00

I don't know what it is about snowmen...any kind or size, but they are always my favorite to create! Of course, it might have something to do with the extreme heat that Oklahoma is experiencing!!

Take Care and God Bless!

Old Road Primitives Fall Halloween Giveaway

2011-08-19T12:54:00.000-07:00

Old Road Primitives is having a Fall Halloween Giveaway and it is for one of her original, handmade Pumpkin and Mice decor piece.

Go to her blog and sign up for this adorable giveaway. Kim has wonderful epatterns for all seasons and she includes instructional photos in her epatterns too.

Here is the link:

http://oldroadprimitives.blogspot.com/2011/08/fallhalloween-giveaway-thyme-at-old.html

Take Care and God Bless!

Be sure to enter this giveaway..........

2011-08-05T17:06:00.000-07:00

I found another giveaway today and wanted to let everyone know about it.

Janice, from Black Creek Primitives, will be having a giveaway (ending August 10th) and it promises to be a good one! While you are visiting her blog, be sure to take a minute to look at all the fall primitives that she has up for sale. She is very talented and has very reasonable prices! Here is the link, so you can sign up for her giveaway.

http://blackcreekprimitives.blogspot.com

Take Care and God Bless!

Thank you to The Olde Country Cupboard!!

2011-08-03T13:55:00.000-07:00

I received this Christmas Dress from Sandy Schmidt of The Olde Country Cupboard today and I love it!! I was one of the lucky winners of her "Christmas in July" giveaway last week.

Sandy devoted the entire month of July to her blog followers and spoiled us with tutorials, free epatterns, new epatterns that she designed, tips, ideas for Christmas gifts, giveaways, craft show items, etc. She put so much work into her month long blog...it was amazing to see.

If you missed her "Christmas in July" blog event, here is a link to her blog. You will be so glad that you checked out her blog.

http://oldecountrycupboard.blogspot.com

Samantha, Sandy's daughter also devoted the month of July...and spoiled her blog readers with tutorials, free epatterns, new epatterns she designed, tips, ideas for Christmas gifts, giveaways, craft show items, etc. I have included the link to Samantha's blog below. Please check it out also. You won't be disappointed!!
http://samanthasaccessories.blogspot.com

Sandy and Samantha really spoiled their blog readers during their "Christmas in July" special blogs. They are fantastic designers and are such giving ladies! I can't imagine the hours they spent, getting everything ready to share with their followers. WOW!

Thank you, Sandy and Samantha for all you do for your blog followers.

Take Care and God Bless!

Photo of our 3 month old grandaughter

2011-08-02T17:23:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness...Thank you, Jesus for this wonderful Blessing!

Take Care and God Bless!

Give away at Prim in the Country - Ends August 15th

2011-08-02T14:01:00.000-07:00

Aren't these bowl fillers adorable? They are what "Prim in the Country" is giving away and her giveaway ends August 15th. I have purchased items from Melissa and she is very talented and you won't be disappointed with her epatterns or anything that you purchase from her.

The link below will take you directly to her blog, where you can sign up to be included in her giveaway for the adorable bowl fillers.

http://priminthecountry.blogspot.com

Also, she is having a second giveaway later and she will be offering another give away for those that don't decorate for Halloween. Her second giveaway will be for fall decorating. WOW! That is fantastic!!

Just think, in a few months, we will be complaining about the COLD WEATHER and SNOW instead of the HOT WEATHER...we are a fickle bunch...never satisfied!!!

Take Care and God Bless!

Giveaway at Mulberry Lane Folk Art

2011-06-25T12:31:00.000-07:00

Hurry over to sign up for a giveaway at Mulberry Lane Folk Art's blog. Her giveaway will end on June 28th, so you need to hurry! The link is below:

http://mulberrylanefolkart.blogspot.com/

If you have a minute, go to her Etsy shop and check out all of her wonderful items. She has birdhouses, trays, game boards, signs, etc. She is really talented and you won't be sorry that you took the time to check her items out.

www.etsy.com/shop/mulberrylanefolkart

Hope everyone has a safe and Blessed weekend.

Take Care and God Bless!

Beautiful granddaughter and Crafty Stitchers giveaway

2011-05-16T12:31:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday to everyone! I had a great Sunday yesterday. Went to church and then hubby and I drove to see our new granddaughter! She is growing so fast and turned 4 weeks old yesterday, the 15th. Our daughter and husband are wonderful "first time parents" and it is easy to see that London (our granddaughter) is being wonderfully taken care of. She is such a happy baby and so good...not to mention beautiful! Yes, I know that I am very opinionated! It is very hard not to be as a grandmother of this lovely child. We are so Blessed to have her in our family! Thank you, Jesus!

I signed up for Crafty Stitchers newest giveaway and I wanted to mention it on my blog. It is a super cute Americana Raggedy Doll Bagholder made by Cyndy. Be sure to click on the link below and go sign up! God Luck!

http://craftystitchers.blogspot.com

Take Care and God Bless!

Giveaway for hand painted cutting board

2011-05-13T13:23:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday to everyone!

I heard today about a wonderful giveaway that Willa from "The Olde Cupboard Door" is having. Willa is an accomplished and very talented painter and will be giving away a lovely cutting board.

To sign up for the giveaway, please comment on her blog:

http://www.theoldcupboarddoorblog.com

Take Care and God Bless!

Thank you, Jesus for dying for our sins

2011-04-23T14:23:00.000-07:00

Remember what the true meaning of Easter is...Thank you, Jesus!

(Image credit: yorkshire rose)

I am a Grandma!!!

2011-04-17T20:46:00.000-07:00

We were Blessed to welcome London Elizabeth into our family on Friday, April 15th! She weighed 6 lbs 11 ounces and is 19 inches long She has lots of dark brown hair, long eye lashes and is beautiful! Of course, I would say that, lol! We were so proud of our daughter and her husband. Our daughter had a Blessed pregnancy/labor/delivery and our son in law was with her the whole time. He cut the cord and was a great help to our daughter. Thank you, Jesus for this wonderful miracle. She is our first grand child and we are so Blessed that London arrived safely. Our daughter and London are doing well. Can you tell that London's Mom likes hair bows? lol! Thank you, Jesus for your protection over them. Take Care and God Bless!

Crows on the Cupola is having a giveaway!

2011-04-17T20:39:00.000-07:00

Hi Fellow Bloggers! Hope you have had a wonderful weekend. Deb over at the "Crows on the Cupola" blog is giving away an adorable spring chick. Be sure to hurry over and enter her giveaway. The link to her blog is below: http://crowsonthecupola.blogspot.com Take Care and God Bless!

Spring Giveaway at Homespun Hugs and Calico Kisses

2011-04-07T14:05:00.000-07:00

Vicki from Homespun Hugs and Calico Kisses is having a Spring Giveaway for one of her adorable faux chocolate bunnies. Hurry over to her blog and sign up soon. The link to her blog is below: http://homespunhugsandcalicokisses.blogspot.com . Take Care and God Bless!

Pinkeep came in the mail...National Craft Month Winner!

2011-04-06T13:36:00.001-07:00

I was the Blessed winner of Cindy Markovcy's, National Craft Month giveaway last week. It is an adorable shabby pin keep that is her original design. The detailing on the top of the pin keep (see second photo) is absolutely amazing! Cindy is so talented and so generous to have had this giveaway. She is extremely talented...WOW!!

If you haven't had a chance to check out Cindy's website "Homespun from the Heart"...be sure to click on the link below. She has excellent instructions on her patterns (I have most of them!!) and they are very easy to understand. You won't be disappointed in anything you purchase from her. She has just released two new bunny patterns that are so cute!!

http://www.homespunfromtheheart.com

Cindy also has a blog and that is where I signed up for this awesome pin keep. I have included the link for her blog below.

http://www.homespunfromtheheart-cindy.blogspot.com

Thank you, Cindy for your sharing your outstanding talent through your website and blog!

Take Care and God Bless!

Look what I won!!! Thank you, Kathy of My Primitive Saltbox!!

2011-03-23T17:00:00.001-07:00

I received my "Give away package" today from Kathy who has a wonderful line of epatterns that you can download from her website, http://myprimitivesaltbox.com . (She has giveaways on her website too, so be sure to check it out).

Her fabulous epatterns are only $ 2.00 each (no, that isn't a mistake!!) and they are available on her website, Pattern Mart, Pattern Cupboard and Prim Pattern websites. I believe I have just about all of her epatterns...they are wonderful!!!

She has a great blog, http://myprimitivesaltbox.blogspot.com and has give aways there also.

She has been in the hospital and was so upset that she hadn't been able to get the eggs in the mail. However, she emailed several times and let me know what was going on.

Today, I received my package and she totally spoiled me by adding extra items in the box. WOW! Great customer service!!

Her blog give away was for the six eggs pictured above, but she added in the four peeps, prim grass, two prim tags and the beautiful candle mat...also pictured above. She really knows how to treat her customers.

If you haven't purchased any of her epatterns, be sure and check them out...they are awesome!

Thank you so much, Kathy!

Take Care and God Bless!!!

Hold Fast to Your Faith in God

2011-03-11T12:35:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday to everyone. Wild fires have cropped up across Oklahoma today...burning lots of homes, farms and acres of land. We need more rain...soon!

We are so Blessed compared to the people in Japan with the earthquake/tsunami that hit early this morning.

This post is great! Hope that you receive a Blessing from it.

Hold fast to your faith in God.
You're not being promised
days filled with sunshine
or no pain,
but in Him you'll find some peace
to get through each day.

Questions will come to mind...
Why me?
What did I do wrong?

It is good to search for the answers,
but admit your mistakes
and get on with life.

It's not easy,
so take one day at a time.

Brighter days will come;
It's just a matter of time.

You're not alone;
there are many who feel as you do.

It's your faith that
will pull you through.

-Sherrie L. Householder

Take Care and God Bless!

From Whence Shall My Help Come?

2011-03-10T10:38:00.000-08:00

Happy Thursday to everyone. Sun is shining in Oklahoma and it is supposed to be a warm day. Hope that you will have a nice one in your town too!

Today's post is one of my favorite passages from Psalms.

"I will lift up my eyes to the mountains;
From whence shall my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to slip;
He who keeps you will not slumber...

The Lord is your keeper;
The Lord is your shade on your right hand.
The sun will not smite you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
The Lord will protect you from all evil,
He will keep your soul.
The Lord will guard your going out
and your coming in
From this time forth and forever."

-Psalm 121

Take Care and God Bless!

May I seek to live this day quietly.....

2011-03-09T10:02:00.000-08:00

Happy Wednesday to everyone! Sun is shining here and beautiful weather is in the forecast. Of course, with Oklahoma weather...that can change quickly.

Today's excerpt from "Creeds of Faith and Inspiration" is another good one. I have liked all of them so much! Hope that you have been Blessed by reading them also.

May I seek to live this day
quietly, easily,
leaning on God's mighty strength
trustfully, restfully,
meeting others in the path
peacefully, joyously,
waiting for God's will unfolding
patiently, serenely,
facing what tomorrow brings
confidently, courageously.

-Anonymous

Take Care and God Bless!

God Is In Our Hearts...

2011-03-08T14:05:00.001-08:00

Happy Tuesday to everyone! Raining today...wonderful "liquid refreshment" that we desperately needed! Thank you, Jesus! Many parts of the country didn't need rain, but Oklahoma did.

God Is in Our Hearts to See Us Through Each Day

No matter what your needs may be
you can depend upon
the divine Power within
to uplift, to bless,
and to strengthen you,
so that you in turn may uplift,
bless and strengthen others.
You can depend upon this Power
to give you courage to meet with poise,
confidence and peace of mind
each situation which this day
may present.

-W. Norman Cooper

Take Care and God Bless!

Prayer is so simple...

2011-03-07T10:52:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday to all! Sun is shining in Oklahoma (most of the state anyway) and the wind is blowing strong. Weatherman says highs in the 50-60 range today, but cooler because of the wind. Maybe some rain tomorrow...we need it very bad!

Today's posting from "Creeds of Faith and Inspiration".

Prayer is so simple.
It is like quietly opening a door
And slipping into
The very presence of God.
There, in the stillness,
To listen for His voice,
Perhaps in petition
Or only to listen,
It matters not.
Just to be there,
In His presence,
Is prayer.

-Anonymous

More things are wrought by prayer
Than this world dreams of.

-Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Take Care and God Bless!

Everywhere God Will Come to Meet You

2011-03-05T12:31:00.000-08:00

Happy Saturday to all! Hope you are warm where you live...it is cold in Oklahoma. We have been spoiled lately with beautiful/warm weather. Come quickly, spring!!

Today's post from "Creeds of Faith and Inspiration"...another good one...read it twice.

To be capable of knowing God, and to wish and hope to know Him, is the road which leads straight to the Good; and it is an easy road to travel.

Everywhere God will come to meet you, everywhere He will appear to you, at places and times at which you look not for it, in your waking hours and in your sleep, when you are journeying by water and by land, in the nighttime and in the daytime, when you are speaking and when you are silent; for there is nothing which is not God.

-Hermes

Take Care and God Bless!

Crafty Stitchers is having a giveaway...

2011-03-04T20:45:00.000-08:00

Please be sure to check out Crafty Stitchers giveaway that will end March 13th. An adorable, spring time Annie is being giving away and she is really cute. Simply click on the link below and it will take you directly to the link to enter.

http://craftystitchers.blogspot.com/2011/03/my-new-give-away.html

While you are on their blog, please check out their Etsy link too. You will be glad that you did!

Take Care and God Bless!!

God is always whispering to us....

2011-03-04T12:06:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday to all! It is cold in Oklahoma, just like the weatherman said it would be today. The north wind is back and howling pretty good.

Todays post from "Creeds of Faith and Inspiration" is really good. We need to stop and listen!

There is hardly ever a complete silence in our soul.

God is whispering to us well-nigh incessantly.

Whenever the sounds of the world die out in the soul, or sink low, then we hear these whisperings of God.

He is always whispering to us, only we do not always hear, because of the noise, hurry and distraction which life causes as it rushes on.

-Faber

Take Care and God Bless!

May God Bless You.....

2011-03-03T10:02:00.000-08:00

Another beautiful day in Oklahoma, but the weatherman says that will change tomorrow...colder temperatures, north wind blowing and possible snow. Oklahoma is known for having their all time highest snow accumulations in March...so it should be an interesting March!

Today's excerpt from "Creeds of Faith and Inspiration" is another good one. I don't know about you, but each of the poems/scriptures have been a Blessing to me.

May God Bless you with good health
and close friends every day the whole year
through. May God protect you and look
after the loved ones around you. May God
love you and always be near, wherever you go.

-Arida Fuller

Take Care and God Bless!

You Can Do Anything if You Believe

2011-03-02T11:35:00.000-08:00

Beautiful weather in Oklahoma today...wonder how long it will last? That is one thing about Oklahoma's weather...wait 5 minutes and it will change!

Today's post is super and reminds me to always BELIEVE.

("Creeds of Faith and Inspiration, a collection of poems/scripture edited by Robin Andrews).

You Can Do Anything if You Believe

You can do anything if you believe.
If you take God's hand,
then you will receive.

Pure peace and calm
and love He will supply-
courage and patience
you cannot deny.

See yourself perfect and whole
every day;
don't let the negatives
stand in your way.

With the faith of a child,
you can honestly know
the opportunity is yours
to strengthen and grow.

Believe every second
that you always have hope,
strength to endure,
and ability to cope.

But far beyond this,
you'll find peace of mind;
if you trust in the Lord,
the answers you'll find.

Believe you can do anything;
let it always be true,
and the best things in life
will be open to you.

-Edna Louise

Take Care and God Bless!

Faith is to believe what we do not see......

2011-03-01T13:03:00.000-08:00

Happy March 1st to everyone! It looks like spring may be here soon. I am happy about that, but not happy about the thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes that come with the season. Although, in Oklahoma...tornadoes can (and have) arrived during any month of the year.

Today's post is short but very powerful! Since it isn't long, read it at least twice...maybe more. You will be glad that you did.

Faith is to believe what we do not see;
and the reward of this faith
is to see what we believe.

-St. Augustine

Ask and it shall be given you;
seek and ye shall find;
knock and it shall be opened unto you.

-Matthew 7:7

(From "Creeds of Faith and Inspiration", a collection of poems/scripture, edited by Robin Andrews).

Take Care and God Bless!

You Can Be Perfect...Part Two...I goofed!!

2011-02-28T13:12:00.000-08:00

I was in a hurry on Saturday when I posted, "You Can Be Perfect in Life by Living your Life with Love". I left out two paragraphs, so I will start over again...from the beginning! Sorry for the error...that is what I get for hurrying!

You Can Be Perfect in God's Eyes by Living Your Life with Love

Perfection is not gained
by doing some great thing well,
but by doing well
the simple tasks of life.
Perfection is not gained
by thinking some great truth,
but by living the simplicity of Truth
in daily life.

Everything which will ever come
into your life
affords you the opportunity to see
and be perfection.
Even the most simple task,
done with humility and love,
can be performed as a gift to your God.

Don't wait to be perfect.
You are perfect when you live your life
as love in action.
May the perfection which is God
be expressed by you today.

-W. Norman Cooper

Take Care and God Bless!

You Can Be Perfect.....

2011-02-26T13:03:00.000-08:00

Happy Weekend to everyone! Hope that you will be able to get alot done this weekend...whether it is crafting, spring cleaning or whatever suits you!

Be sure to say "Thank you" to our wonderful Lord for all of the blessings we have...especially His LOVE for us!

Today's post from "Creeds of Faith and Inspiration".

You Can Be Perfect in God's Eyes
by Living Your Life with Love.

Perfection is not gained
by doing some great thing well,
but by doing well
the simple tasks of life.
Perfection is not gained
by thinking some great truth,
but by living the simplicity of Truth
in daily life.

Take Care and God Bless!

Winter in Oklahoma has returned today!

2011-02-24T15:35:00.000-08:00

It has turned winter in Oklahoma again! North wind is howling and it has been snowing lately off and on. Now, it is just really cold and the north wind is still strong.

Other parts of the state have had rain and thunderstorms...so I better be happy with the north wind howling. We definitely need rain though.

Today's post from the "Creeds of Faith and Inspiration" book. Hope you receive a Blessing from it.

This life is yours.
Take the power
to choose what you want to do
and do it well.
Take the power
to love what you want in life
and love it honestly.
Take the power
to walk in the forest
and be a part of nature.
Take the power
to control your own life.
No one else can do it for you.
Take the power
to make your life
healthy
exciting
worthwhile
and very happy.

-Susan Polis Schultz

Take Care and God Bless!

What has happened before in our lives is all passed...

2011-02-22T10:06:00.000-08:00

Another wonderful poem today from "Creeds of Faith and Inspriration".

What has happened
before in our lives
is all passed;
what we have been
and what we have done
belong to yesterday.

What we are
and what we can be-
with God's help-
is our today.

-Pauline Smith

Take Care and God Bless!

God grant me the strength to reach out............

2011-02-21T13:32:00.000-08:00

Happy President's Day to all! Hope you are enjoying your day today and the weather is not giving you too much trouble! It is colder (in the 40's) in Oklahoma today...we got spoiled by our week of 60-70's last week!

Today's post from "Creeds of Faith and Inspiration", a collection of poems/scriptures edited by Robin Andrews.

God grant me the strength
to reach out for my dreams
and see the world
with understanding and love,
and believe in the beauty
of life and the dignity of mankind.

-Andrew Harding Allen

Take Care and God Bless!

God Will Be There for You...encouragement for all of us

2011-02-18T10:34:00.000-08:00

I have received one comment about my posts from the wonderful book "Creeds of Faith and Inspiration", a collection of poems Edited by Robin Andrews. I am praying that the poems/scripture will give you hope to cope with any problems that you are dealing with. The poem today is especially good! Why not read it again?? You will be glad that you did.

"God Will Be There for You"

Some of the best advice
a person can share
with someone they care about
is this...

"God will be there for you."

If you need to lean on someone,
there is no greater strength.
If you need to move away from
difficulty and move towards resolve,
there is no greater direction to go in.
If you wish to walk with happiness,
there is no greater traveling companion.

Follow your heart when it tells you
to believe, because there is no end
to the blessings
you can receive.

"God will be there for you".

-Alin Austin

Take Care and God Bless!

Thank you Sweet Meadow Farms!!!

2011-02-18T10:28:00.001-08:00

Thank you to Sweet Meadow Farms (Maureen Mills) for my FREE "Rabbit Ornies" pattern. I choose it for my February pattern and it is adorable! I received it yesterday and can't wait to get started.

Thank you so much for your generous giveaway, Maureen! I look forward to receiving the rest of my patterns...one pattern for each month in 2011. YEAH!

Take Care and God Bless!

WOW...God's Blessings Are Ours to Cherish

2011-02-17T10:55:00.000-08:00

Please take the time to read this poem twice...it is really good! Poem was copied from "Creeds of Faith and Inspiration", A collection of poems/scripture that has been Edited by Robin Andrews.

God's Blessings are Our to Cherish

There is so much to be thankful for
in this world--
the love of our family,
a warm home, good friends,
our health and happiness,
the beauty that surrounds us.

Yet when things aren't going our way,
when sorrow enters our lives
or dreams seem out of reach,
we too quickly forget how fortunate
we really are.

When difficulties occur,
we must learn to rise above the
feelings of sadness and despair.
We must accept the wisdom of God's plan
and go on with our lives,
grateful for His many blessings,
secure in His love.

-Anna Marie Edwards

Take Care and God Bless!

God's Peace Is Always with You

2011-02-16T13:16:00.000-08:00

"Creeds of Faith and Inspiration", A Collection of poems/scripture Edited by Robin Andrews. I pray that you know His peace.

"Don't worry about anything,
Instead, pray about everything.

Tell God your needs...
His peace will keep your thoughts
and your heart at peace".

-Philippians 4:6-7

Take Care and God Bless!

A Blessing Asked Especially for You

2011-02-15T13:06:00.000-08:00

A Blessing Asked Especially for You

Here is today's poem...I pray that you receive a Blessing from reading it.

From the book "Creeds of Faith and Inspiration, a collection of poems Edited by Robin Andrews.

I pray that
God will guide you
in your decision;
that He will quiet you
amid the world's confusion;
and that He will comfort you
and carry you
over the times when you feel
that you cannot make it alone.

And I pray that He will
always let me be
there beside you
to let you know...
that wherever
our hearts may be,
you may feel safe
and loved
and at home.

-Collin McCarty

Take Care and God Bless!

You Can Always Look to God

2011-02-14T13:03:00.000-08:00

Another poem from "Creeds of Faith and Inspiration" which is a collection of poems and scripture edited by Robin Andrews.

If the day ahead
seems to be full of trouble,
and there are too many things
that you don't understand,
look to God.
He will show you there is
no trouble or confusion
that He cannot help you overcome.
He will be your comfort
through every storm
and surround you with His love
when you are feeling most alone.

If you feel so confused
that you're not sure
you'll ever be able
to straighten things out,
look to God.
He will calm your mind
and ease your fears.
He will strengthen
your faith and courage,
and He will help you
hold on until tomorrow
when the day ahead
will dawn with new hope
and promises of happiness.

-Donna Levine

Take Care and God Bless!

Happy Valentines Day and Samantha's Accessories Giveaway

2011-02-14T12:51:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines Day to everyone! I hope that you are having a Happy day in your town and are having a lovely day/evening with those you love.

Samantha at Samantha's Accessories is having a great giveaway on her blog. She will be giving a $ 20.00 gift certificate to her Etsy store as the prize. She has wonderful aprons, prim stitcheries, wax tarts, dolls, epatterns, etc. Be sure to check it out. You don't want to miss signing up for this giveaway. I have included the link below:

http://samanthasaccessories.blogspot.com/

Take Care and God Bless!

God Grant Me the Serenity.......

2011-02-12T11:41:00.000-08:00

Today's post from "Creeds of Faith and Inspiration", a collection of poems and scripture edited by Robin Andrews. I have used this prayer before, but it is next in line, so I am going to repeat it. It is such a great prayer and one that we all need to memorize and say often.

The Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things
I cannot change;
the courage to change
the things I can;
and the wisdom
to know the difference.

-Reinhold Niebuhr

Take Care and God Bless!

There Is So Much to Be Thankful For

2011-02-11T13:34:00.000-08:00

Next in the book, "Creeds of Faith and Inspiration", a collection of poems Edited by Robin Andrews. This is a long post...but the words in the poem are so good! Please read it all.

We don't often
take the time out of
our busy lives
to think about all
the beautiful things
and to be thankful for them.
If we did
reflect on these things
we would realize how very
lucky and fortunate we really are.

I am very thankful
for the love of my husband --
which is so complete and fulfilling
and is based on honesty, equality
intellectualism and romance.

I am very thankful
for the love of my children --
which is all encompassing
and is based on teaching, tenderness
sensitivity, caring and hugging.

I am very thankful
that I am able to love
and that the love is returned to me.

I am very thankful
that I am healthy
and that the people I love
are healthy.

I am very thankful
that I have dreams to follow
and goals to strive for.

I am very thankful
for the beauty of nature --
magnificent mountains
the colorful leaves
the smell of the flowers
the roaring of the waves
the setting sun
the rising moon.

Everywhere I look
I see the wonders of nature
and I feel so proud
to be a small part of it.
I am very thankful
for all the good people in the world
I am very thankful
that I have good friends.

I am very thankful
to be alive
in a time when
we can make the world
a better place
to live in.

-Susan Polis Schutz

Take Care and God Bless!

Always Pray for the Best, and Live One Day at a Time

2011-02-10T12:42:00.000-08:00

Fourth post from the book "Creeds of Faith and Inspiration", a collection of poems and scriptures edited by Robin Andrews.

Always Pray for the Best,
and Live One Day at a Time

We cannot change the past;
we just need to keep
the good memories
and acquire wisdom
from the mistakes we've made.
We cannot predict the future;
we just need to hope and pray
for the best and what is right,
and believe that's how it will be.
We can live a Day at a time,
enjoying the present
and always seeking to become
a more loving and better person.

-Karen Berry

Take Care and God Bless!

God is Always There for You

2011-02-09T11:44:00.000-08:00

This is the 3rd post from a super book titled "Creeds of Faith and Inspiration"...a collection of poems and scripture...edited by Robin Andrews. I hope and pray that you will receive a Blessing from this post and the fact that we are never alone...will lighten any burdens you might have today.

God is Always There for You

In living this life,
you may find obstacles
that cannot be surpassed,
and you may find problems that
cannot be conquered alone.

Remember...
while you're shouldering
the burdens and enduring the
trials and tribulations...
you're never alone.

Even on the darkest nights,
you have a caring arm around you.
It is when all is dark that
God's most loving light
is shed into your soul.

You never walk alone.

God is always there
to give you a reason
to go on.

-Grace Lofton Taranto

Take Care and God Bless!

Wow...have we got snow!!!

2011-02-09T11:38:00.000-08:00

My town got 12-15 inches of snow last night. I know from other blogs, that 12-15 inches is not alot of snow...however, for Oklahoma...we got hammered!! Two foot drifts outside my front door and three foot drifts in front of the garage doors. Other parts of the state got 24+++ inches, so I guess I shouldn't complain! lol! It has stopped snowing, the sun is out, but the wind chill is 15 degrees below, so I will stay in the house and craft! Doesn't look like I will be going anywhere for several days.

Thank you, Jesus for electricity, heat, running water and so many more Blessings that you give me.

Take Care and God Bless!

Kat's Country Prims giveaway

2011-02-08T18:02:00.000-08:00

Kat's Country Prims is having a giveaway for a beautiful doll that she made.

Please click on the link below, and sign up for her giveaway.

http://katscountryprims.blogspot.com/2011/02/100-followerstime-for-giveaway.html

Take Care and God Bless!

Anything is Possible Because of God

2011-02-08T12:28:00.000-08:00

This is my second day to share with you from "Creeds of Faith and Inspiration". This book is a collection of poems and scripture that has been edited by Robin Andrews.

Anything is Possible Because of God

It is God who enables you to smile in spite of tears;
to carry on when you feel like giving in;
to love even though your heart has been broken time and time again;
to sit calmly when you feel like throwing up your hands in frustration;
to be understanding when nothing seems to make sense;
to listen when you'd really rather not hear;
to share your feelings with others,
because sharing is necessary to ease the load.

Anything is possible, because God makes it so.

-Faye Sweeney

Take Care and God Bless!

Cellphone, IPod or Smart Phone sleeve giveaway...hurry to sign up!!

2011-02-08T12:08:00.000-08:00

Teresa over at Terea's Prim Treasures is having a wonderful giveaway. She has made wonderful appliqued Cell phone, I Pod or Smart phone sleeves and they are so cute!

Be sure to enter for a chance to win. Link to her blogspot is below:

http://teresasprimtreasures.blogspot.com/

Take Care and God Bless!

Another giveaway announced..........

2011-02-07T12:29:00.001-08:00

I can't believe it...this is the second post today. lol!

Adorable bunny being given away at the following link:

http://mamawscreations.blogspot.com

Hurry over and sign up.

Take Care and God Bless!

Creeds of Faith & Inspiration...collection of scripture and poems

2011-02-07T09:36:00.000-08:00

Have you ever had a great book that you read, put it aside and forgot about it? That is what happened with the book titled above. I don't know how long I have had this book, but it has been a number of years. It is a collection of poems and scripture that has been Edited by Robin Andrews.

Recently, while I was packing up to move to our new home, I "found" the book again and put it in the box to move to our new home. I picked the book up last night and was very happy to read it again. It was so inspiring to be reminded about God's love for us and how much we have to be thankful for.

I have been wanting to update my blog daily, but there are days that my life just isn't that interesting and I don't have much newsworthy information. As I was reading this collection last night, I thought it would be great to share these inspiring scriptures and poems with my blogging friends. I hope that you will enjoy them as much as I have.

I will start with a short prayer/poem (although very famous), since I have taken so long to explain about the book!

The Serenity Prayer

God grand me the serentity to accept the things I cannot change;
the courage to change the things I can;
and the wisdom to know the difference.

-Reinhold Niebuhr

Take Care and God Bless!!

Dollar General Store Christmas markdowns.....$.25 each!!!

2011-01-24T13:56:00.000-08:00

I made a fast trip to one of our local Dollar General stores and they had Christmas markdowns for $.25 each. I found a great "Joy" and "Peace" pillow...for $.25 cents! Nothing wrong with the pillows either! I can use the pillows as they are now, or use the pillow forms inside for stuffing my prim stitch pillows.

They had all of their remaining Christmas evergreen wreaths, christmas stockings, ornaments, etc. for $.25 cents. Great time to stock up for next year for additions to Christmas projects, fillers, etc.

Take Care and God Bless!

Lots of giveaways in January!!

2011-01-21T18:10:00.000-08:00

Brenda, over at "The Rusty Thimble" is having a Spring Fever giveaway for a Kentucky Prims rabbit. Brenda is such a great crafter and so generous! Her giveaways are super! The link to her giveaway is below:

http://therustythimble.blogspot.com/2011/01/rabbit-giveaway.html

Take Care and God Bless!

Maywood Cottage giveaway...

2011-01-18T21:08:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite blogging friends is having a giveaway.

Willa from "The Old Cupboard Door" blog has painted a lovely Terry French design painted on a cupboard door.

She has started another blog "Maywood Cottage" and is offering the giveaway on the new "Maywood Cottage" blog.

I have included the link below and it will take you directly to her blog:

http://maywoodcottage.blogspot.com

Take Care and God Bless!

Received my Snowman pattern today....

2011-01-13T12:47:00.000-08:00

I received my free "Deck the Halls" Snowmen paper pattern today from Sweet Meadows Farm. I was Blessed to be the winner of Maureen's recently. She will be sending me one FREE pattern for each month of 2011! Thank you so much, Maureen!! I had quite a time deciding which pattern I wanted...Maureen has so many wonderful patterns! WOW! She has a new Raggedy Ann pattern coming out within a few days...so cute!!

If you have a minute, please look at her patterns...you will definitely find one pattern (if not more) that you can not live without! lol! Simply click on the link below and the link will take you directly to her picture trail photos/information:

http://www.picturetrail.com/sweetmeadowsfarm

Thank you so much, Maureen!

Take Care and God Bless!

How would you like to win a very cute Bumble Bee and 2 epatterns???

2011-01-08T17:06:00.000-08:00

Hi Fellow Bloggers! Hope you are staying warm in your locale...Oklahoma doesn't have any snow, but it is cold!

I found another giveaway this evening and wanted to tell you about it.

Boltz Raggedies is having a giveaway of the cutest bumble bee and 2 epatterns. Look for the January 5, 2011 post.

Simply "copy and paste" the link below. It will take you directly to the post that lists her rules, etc., for signing up.

http:thesewnpatch.blogspot.com/2011/01/giveaway.html

Stay warm! Take Care and God Bless!

Adorable Snowman Giveaway...Check it out!

2011-01-01T21:33:00.000-08:00

I found another giveaway this evening!

This one is being offered by Raspberry Lane Primitives and it is for an adorable Snowman Door Greeter. I have posted the link to her giveaway below:

http://primitivetreasuresonraspberrylane.blogspot.com

Take Care and I hope that you and your families have a safe and Blessed New Year!

God Bless!

Another giveaway announced..........

2011-01-01T21:05:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to everyone! Praying that this year will be a Blessed year for all of us.

Denise of KKL Primitives is having a wonderful giveaway on her blog. Denise is so talented and has sewn a prairie doll for her 100th follower on her Selling Blog. Be sure to check out "Hannah" and sign up for her giveaway. I have posted the link below:

www.kklprimitives.blogspot.com

Happy New Year to you and your families!

Take Care and God Bless!

New Giveaway at The Old Cupboard Door

2010-12-30T18:53:00.001-08:00

Hi Blogging Friends!

Willa at The Old Cupboard Door is having a giveaway for a lovely cutting board that she painted. Be sure to go to her blog and sign up for her giveaway.

http://www.theoldcupboarddoorblog.com

Take Care and God Bless!

Happy New Year!!

I won, I won!!! YEAH!!!

2010-12-28T21:14:00.000-08:00

I just found out that I am the winner of Sweet Meadow Farm Happenings giveaway! I will receive one FREE pattern each month...for 2011! I love Maureen's patterns and am so excited!

She is having another giveaway, so hurry over to her blog and sign up for her next giveaway. Here is the link:

http://sweetmeadowsfarm.blogspot.com

Thank you so much, Maureen!

Take Care and God Bless!!

A Prayer for the USA - Free Banner

2010-06-30T16:38:00.000-07:00

Thank you to "The Vintage Polkadot" for the use of this wonderful banner. Take a minute and check out her website www.thevintagepolkadot.com .

New member of our family

2010-05-05T17:26:00.001-07:00

Hi Blogger Friends!
We have been without our 12 year old dog for two months tomorrow. It has been so hard since we had to put him down. We have really missed him. I have been looking on the internet, at our local SPCA, newspaper, etc and my husband and I saw this guy on Saturday at our local SPCA.

I brought him home today and he is making himself at home...already acts like he owns the place...I think I am in trouble!! We have not decided on a name yet...the teen voluteers at the SPCA called him "Cotton" and then changed it to "Waldo"! I like the name "Sandy" but I guess that isn't very masculine, is it? lol! Anyone got any ideas? Let me know if you do.

He doesn't care for his collar, nor his leash and has yelped/howled when I put him in his crate (I had to leave for awhile). Hopefully, the noise level will reduce soon...I certainly hope so.

Right now, he is curled up in a towel, sound asleep by my feet while I am blogging. I better wake him up or he might not want to sleep tonight. Oh dear...it may be a long night!

Take Care and God Bless!

Do Americans realize how Blessed they truly are?

2010-04-02T18:04:00.000-07:00

I have been thrilled to see that many people have mentioned, in their blogs, that this is Holy Week, today is Good Friday and all that this week means to those that believe that Jesus Christ is Lord and Saviour.

However, I wonder as Americans...do we REALLY realize how Blessed we are...that we can state our religious beliefs in print...and share our thoughts with others. There are many countries in the world, where stating religious beliefs is not allowed.

We as Americans, have so much to be thankful for...that we can share our belief with anyone that wants to read our blog, post, etc. Some may not agree with our belief, but we won't be thrown in jail, tortured or killed for our belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Saviour.

The United States of America citizens need to be praying that we will return to our Founding Fathers beliefs and remember that "In God We Trust" is true and that phrase is not to be taken lightly.

Thank you, Jesus for dying for my sins!

Thank you, Jesus

2010-04-02T09:50:00.000-07:00

Thank you, Jesus...for dying for each one of us!

That First Easter

2010-04-01T13:56:00.000-07:00

I know a man called Jesus,
Who from His grave arose,
On that first Easter morning
To vindicate our souls.

He bore the cross of Calvary
And shed His blood for you and me.
He paid a debt He didn't owe,
As through His blood forgiveness flowed.

Then, from His crucifixion,
Our eternal life was formed
And, through His resurrection,
That first precious Easter born.
(Author unknown).

Take Care and I hope that you and your family have a safe and Blessed Easter.

Very sad weekend at our house.............

2010-03-07T13:57:00.000-08:00

On Saturday (3/06/10), my hubby and I had to put our 12 year old dog down.

He has had bad knees/stiffness for quite some time and for the last three weeks, I had been taking him to the vet twice a week...for a shot to help with the arthritis pain...in addition to Rimadyl and other ways to make him more comfortable. This winter has been especially hard on him!

I took him for his 7th shot on Friday, and he had improved alot since we started the shots. We thought we were making progress and helping him (he was getting around so much better), but something happended Friday evening while we were gone.

When we returned to the house Friday evening, he could not move his back legs. He would try to get up and end up going in circles with his front feet...the only ones that he could get to move. He could not get his back legs up. My hubby had to carry him outside and set him down to do his "business". He could stand then, however, he was shaking so bad that it was pitiful. Saturday morning, he was no better, so we took him to the vet. The vet said that a nerve was being pinched and the shots had helped his knees and legs. However, his back was damaged with arthritis also and there wasn't anything else they could do for him.

My hubby held him and I talked to Dippy while he was given the shot and he peacefully when to sleep. It was heart wrenching and I cried for most of the day. He was a great dog and the house is so quiet now. Hubby and I will miss him so much. He had helped to keep our "empty nest" from being so quiet, since our two daughters married and moved out of town.

He was a great watch dog, wonderful friend and companion and we are missing him very much.

Take Care and God Bless!

Quilt Candle Mat and Home Sweet Home Plaque Giveaway

2010-02-24T11:54:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends!

Pioneer Loft is having a wonderful giveaway for a Home Sweet Home Plaque and a Quilt Candle Mat at:

http://pioneerloft.blogspot.com/2010/02/candle-mat-home-sweet-home-give-away.html .

You will be delighted if you are the winner of these lovely items.

Take Care and God Bless!

Think Spring!!

2010-02-23T14:47:00.000-08:00

I decided to "Think Spring" and changed my blog background today. Thank you to "scrap-e-blog" for the free background.

I also added a link (on the right side of my blog) to "Christian Women Online" for daily scriptures from the BEST book...The Bible!

Take Care and God Bless!

Puppy Love is here!

2010-02-04T09:21:00.000-08:00

I received my wonderful giveaway from Sandy Schmidt (You are Special and The Olde Country Cupboard) and it is even better in person...than the photo shows! The pattern for this adorable PUPPY LOVE is available on her website!

Thank you so much, Sandy! You are the BEST!!

Take Care and God Bless!

I won Sandy's "Puppy Love" Giveaway!

2010-02-01T17:48:00.001-08:00

I received a delightful surprise this morning. Sandy Schmidt (The Olde Country Cupboard and You Are Special patterns) emailed me that I had won her "Puppy Love" Giveaway!

If you have a minute, please check out Sandy's websites. She has wonderful patterns and they are so easy to understand. Sandy is amazing and is always so helpful to answer any questions you might have.

Here is the link to The Olde Country Cupboard website:

http://theoldecountrycupboard.com/index2.html

You are Special website:

http://www.youarespecialpatterns.com/specialindex.html

Be sure and check out her blogs too. She has free patterns, super tutorials, etc., and you won't be disappointed in anything you purchase from her.

Take Care and God Bless!

Beautiful morning - frozen fog!!

2010-01-31T18:50:00.000-08:00

On our way to church this morning, I saw something that I don't remember seeing before...frozen fog! It was beautiful and we are to have more of the same on Monday morning. Our city streets are snow packed and full of ruts...I hope that the snow plows will be around soon, however, then I won't be able to get out of my driveway...never happy! lol! Church service was great, as always.

Oklahoma weather was very interesting last week...to say the least. Forecast says that we might make the 40's this week, so there will be a little bit of thawing...and re freezing, so look out for the "Black Ice"!

Hope everyone has a safe and Blessed week.

Take Care and God Bless!

Olde Annie Primitives give away

2010-01-30T18:47:00.000-08:00

Wanted to let you know that Olde Annie Primitives is having a give away of some lovely hearts she has made. Be sure to go to link below and sign up for these wonderful hearts.

Here is the link: http://theprimitivepeddler.blogspot.com

Take Care and God Bless!

Snow is over - 10 inches fell!

2010-01-30T12:04:00.000-08:00

The snow has moved eastward and we ended up with 10 inches of snow. The local schools had a snow day on Friday, so there was lots of wonderful snow for sledding. We were so Blessed that we didn't receive the ice in our small Oklahoma town. We had a bad ice storm several years ago and we were without power for 3 days...it was awful. You don't realize how much you use your electricity until you don't have it!

Hubby has been out shoveling the sidewalk and driveway. He made a trip to McDonalds for lunch and said the main streets were okay...but the side streets were not too good...snow packed and slippery. The snow will be around for several days because the temperatures are to be in the low 30's in the daytime and teens at night...no melting for a few days. I imagine everything will be back to normal by Monday.

Hope everyone has a safe and Blessed weekend.

Take Care and God Bless!

Snow is still coming down

2010-01-29T13:05:00.000-08:00

Wow! We are still having snow and it is really piling up. The weather forecast was right....this time! (I am glad that I am not a weather person...lol!). So very thankful that we didn't receive the ice storm that was supposed to hit us also. Snow is just fine, thank you!

It is supposed to stop snowing by this evening and this is the most our local has received for several years. This is nothing compared to those of you that live in the northern states...but for Oklahoma it is a big event. The kids are loving it!

Hope everyone has a safe and Blessed weekend.

Take Care and God Bless!

Ebay auction for 5 packs of Genuine Xerox Solid Ink ends Thursday.........

2010-01-27T18:25:00.001-08:00

Just wanted to remind you that the auction for 5 packs of Genuine Xerox Solid Ink will end Thursday afternoon at 5:40 pm CST. Click on the photo to the right and the link will take you directly to my auction.

The starting bid is only $ 9.95 and you receive 1 unopened pack of Black, 1 unopened pack of Yellow, l unopened pack of Magenta and 2 unopened packs of Cyan. Great deal on this solid ink and low shipping price too!!

Take Care and God Bless!

Winter weather is returning!

2010-01-27T18:11:00.000-08:00

Hi Blog Friends! Winter weather is returning to Oklahoma late this evening and tomorrow. (Today, our high temperatures were in the high 50's!!). We are in a "Winter Storm Warning" and everyone is trying to get ready for the storm. This is unusual for Oklahoma and there is always a whirlwind of activity at the grocery store, gas stations, hardware stores, etc. Our area is to receive 1/4" to 1/2" of ice and then 8-10" of snow on top of that. Hopefully, the weather forecasts will be wrong on both accounts.

Some of the country is equipped for the winter storms, blizzards, etc...but Oklahoma doesn't have the money to spend on heavy duty snow removal equipment, etc. The Department of Transportation does a great job with the snow removal items they have available, however, the financial shortfalls leaves "snow removal equipment" at the bottom of the long lists of areas to fund. Oklahoma is certainly feeling the effects of the economy.

I will update you tomorrow on the ice accumulation/snowfall amounts that we receive. Those of you that live in the northern part of the country will laugh at our small amounts of snow that we receive...but for Oklahoma...it is a big deal!

Take Care and God Bless!

5 new packs of Genuine Xerox Solid Ink (Assorted colors) listed on Ebay today

2010-01-21T17:49:00.000-08:00

Hi all! I listed an auction on Ebay this afternoon...for 5 Assorted colors of new Genuine Xerox Solid Ink.

There are 2 packs of Cyan, 1 pack of Black, 1 pack of Magenta and 1 pack of Yellow. These are new and have never been opened. Low starting bid of only $ 9.95.

This is a great way to get the colors that you need...and you don't have to purchase the larger quantities.

These Genuine Xerox Solid Ink packs are for use in the Xerox Phaser 8500/8550 printer.

Simply click on the photo of the packs...on the right hand side of my blog...and you will be taken to my Ebay auction page.

Take Care and God Bless!

Girlie Wisdom...........

2010-01-21T14:11:00.000-08:00

I received this list in an email and thought you all would enjoy receiving some "Girlie Wisdom" too. Don't know who wrote it...but it is pretty good!! Enjoy and Laugh!!

1. A friend of mine confused her Valium with her birth control pills... She has 14 kids but doesn't really care.

2. One of life's mysteries is how a 2-pound box of chocolates can make a woman gain 5 lbs.

3. My mind not only wanders, it sometimes leaves completely.

4. The best way to forget your troubles is to wear tight shoes.

5. The nice part about living in a small town is that when you don't know what you are doing, someone else does.

6. The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.

7. Just when I was getting used to yesterday, along came today...

8. Sometimes I think I understand everything, and then I regain consciousness.

9. I gave up jogging for my health when my thighs kept rubbing together and setting fire to my underwear...

10. Amazing! You hang something in your closet for a while and it shrinks 2 sizes!

11. Skinny people irritate me! Especially when they say things like...'You know sometimes I forget to eat!' .....Now I've forgotten my address, my mother's maiden name and my keys, but I have never forgotten to eat. You have to be a special kind of stupid to forget to eat!

12.. The trouble with some women is that they get all excited about nothing and then they marry him.

13. I read this article that said the typical symptoms of stress are eating too much, impulse buying, and driving too fast. Are they kidding? That's my idea of a perfect day!

We celebrated our 40 year Wedding Anniversary........

2010-01-19T11:47:00.001-08:00

Hello Blogger friends! Hope that your week has started out well and you have been able to get alot done. It has been so foggy here and dreary...but not too cold, so I am happy about the warmer weather.

Over the weekend, my husband and I celebrated our 40th Wedding Anniversary. We spent the day with our daughters and their husbands...attending church together and going out for a wonderful lunch. It was a great day and I was so thankful that we achieved this milestone.

We have had our share of ups and downs, but with Jesus's help and lots of prayers, we have been so Blessed to make a loving home together. I am such a Blessed woman...it amazes me. Thank you, Jesus for all you have Blessed me with.

Hope you all have a great week! Take Care and God Bless!

Jesus is with us!

2010-01-15T11:33:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday to everyone!

I received an email earlier today and in part of the email was the following statement. I thought it was comforting, very encouraging and something to look forward to.

"None of us knows what the new year will bring, but we know Jesus is with us!"

Take Care and God Bless!

Happy Monday to everyone!

2010-01-11T13:56:00.001-08:00

We had a great weekend with our oldest daughter and two grand dogs home for the weekend. Thank you, La La for coming and bringing so many laughs with you!!

Started off today with a doctor's appointment with my knee surgeon. I received a great report and he released me from my knee surgery. He asked me if I would do it again, and I told him "absolutely"! The first week was not alot of fun, but being without most of the pain...has been very nice and worth the surgery!

Then I went to the hospital and had some blood drawn for blood tests that were supposed to be done in December. I had been too busy with the holidays, it had been too cold...I can give all kind of excuses...I just hate to have blood taken. However, it needed to be done, so I can cross that off my list! It was just routine blood tests, so I don't think there will be any surprises...at least I hope not!

Did several errands after leaving the hospital, so was able to cross several more things off my list of things to do. It has been warmer today...into the 50's...so it was great to be outside and feel the sunshine on my face.

Need to get busy and I hope that you all have a safe and Blessed evening.

Take Care and God Bless!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

2010-01-09T11:13:00.000-08:00

Hello blogger friends!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Our oldest daughter came home and brought her two dogs...so I am having a very nice weekend! I love our granddogs and having two out of the three is just about perfect! I laugh at their impish faces, traits and playing with each other. Of course, our older dog doesn't appreciate them nearly as much as I do. (He was our girls dog...until they married and got their own...so he is stuck with Mom and Dad!). He doesn't like to play and doesn't get around too good anymore. He is 11 years old and has arthiritis, etc...so, he just lays down, watches them and tries to stay out of their way. We miss having our son in law, but imagine he is enjoying the peace and quiet!! We are so Blessed that our girls love their Mom and Dad and want to spend time with us. Thank you, Jesus!

Our youngest daughter and her husband recently purchased a new house (new to them), so they have been busy getting settled in. They have a Yorkie Poo and he is a perfect addition to our "grand dogs" and is alot of fun too.

Well, I have rambled enough. If I talk this much about our grand dogs...just think what I will do when we have grandchildren!

Take Care and God Bless!

Anyone have a favorite mystery author they want to share?

2009-12-30T12:30:00.000-08:00

We had a good Christmas...although it was cut short because of the Blizzard that came through Oklahoma on the 23rd and 24th. We were able to be with both daughters, their husbands and our three granddogs. We were very Blessed to be able to get together and we really appreciated our daughters and their families for making the trip to come home for Christmas.

My Mom turned 91 on Christmas Day! My husband and I ate lunch with her, chatted awhile and then she was ready to take a nap. She was tired out!

I went to the bookstore earlier today and traded in a hardback book that I had purchased for my husband for Christmas. He was able to read it quickly because of the Christmas Eve Blizzard...we stayed inside...it was too cold to get out. He likes James Patterson's books because the chapters are really short and he likes that! I did get him another Patterson paperback book to read over the New Years Holiday, so he will be happy about that. (He also loves Robert B. Parker's novels...the Spenser series and the Jesse Stone series). I found two Jesse Stones paperback books today also, so my husband will a happy and busy guy! I really like the Spenser and Jesse Stone series also.

I love to read mystery novels and have recently discovered a new author that I really like. My sister introduced me to Julie Garwood and I have been reading the Buchanan-Renard series of her books. They are really good and I have thoroughly enjoyed them. While I was at the bookstore, I just "happended" (lol) to find another Julie Garwood paperback book that I hadn't read yet...so I will have a book to read over the New Years Holiday too! I can always read the two Jesse Stone paperbacks that I got for my husband also!

Does anyone have a favorite mystery author that they want to share/tell me about? If you do have one, please let me know...I would love to find more great authors. Just click on the "Email Me" button on the right side of my blog...Thank you so much!!

I have enjoyed reading Sue Grafton books, Janet Evanovich (I laugh so much when reading Janet's books...they are really entertaining), Mary Higgins Clark, Tami Hoag, etc.

Hope that everyone has a safe and Blessed New Year! Take Care and God Bless!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

2009-12-22T10:52:00.000-08:00

Thank you to all my blogging friends for having such wonderful blog comments. I enjoy reading all of them so much.

Best wishes to all and hope that each of you have a safe and Blessed Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year too.

Take Care and God Bless!

My sister left today...

2009-12-14T12:59:00.001-08:00

My sister left today and I am sad. We had fun together and she has always been so good to relieve me with my Mom. We didn't get to a movie, but we sure ate alot of ice cream! My brother is great about helping with Mom also, but he always goes back to his house (90 miles away) each time he sees Mom and helps me with her. Because my sister lives further away, she stays at our house for several days, so we have more time together to laugh, giggle and be silly.

I look forward to my sister coming again in a few months, to stay a few days so we can laugh some more! Makes lots of fun memories too!

Hope that you have a safe and Blessed Monday!

Take Care and God Bless!

Happy Friday to everyone

2009-12-11T12:05:00.000-08:00

Found this quote on another blog and thought it was really a good one.

The true measure of a man is not how he behaves in moments of comfort and convenience but how he stands at times of controversy and challenges.
Martin Luther King, Jr.

Hope everyone has a safe and Blessed weekend.

Take Care and God Bless!

My Sis has arrived in Oklahoma!

2009-12-10T14:21:00.001-08:00

Hurray! My Sis has arrived in Oklahoma and I am so excited that she is here. She is my "Christmas present" and we tease each other about her wearing a red bow around her neck and sitting under the Christmas tree!

When I mentioned in an earlier post about us going to a "Girlie" movie and getting sick on the popcorn and diet coke...I failed to mention the Braum's Ice Cream that we devour while she is here.

There isn't a Braum's Ice Cream in Denver and she really loves their banana splits...really she loves the marshmallow creme that they put on the banana splits!! (She always asks for extra marshmallow creme!!). It is really creamy and she loves it. However, I wouldn't know about the marshmallow creme...I don't like banana splits...sundaes are my favorite. Chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce and lots of pecans...and I little bit of whipping creme and one cherry, please!

Oh course, she is beautifully petite and slim...but not so for me! I am a plus size gal and I have tried everything to change that...but so far...to no avail.

Anyway, I look forward to our "Girlie" movie and making ourselves sick on popcorn, diet coke and Braum's ice cream!! YEAH!

Take Care and God Bless!

Give Thanks Always!

2009-12-09T13:15:00.000-08:00

Several years ago, my hubby and father in law made large candy canes and a large santa face to hang on the front of our house (since then many sets have been made and given as gifts to family, friends, etc). They are cut from 3/4" wood and are really heavy. The candy canes and santa face are outlined with small lights and are definitely "one of a kind" (OOAK) decorations.

While our strong son-in-law was here for Thanksgiving this year, he helped my hubby to hang the candy canes, santa face and the strings of lights...outlining our house. The Santa face is heavy, very ackward to hold, stand on a ladder and hang above the garage door, so Scott's help was especially needed and appreciated.

Over the weekend, I remarked to my husband that I needed to remove my "Give Thanks" Thanksgiving sign that I painted with pilgrims and a pumpkin hanging below the sign. (photo of the sign is posted on the left side of my blog below). It is hanging by our front door. He replied..."Don't we need to Give Thanks Always?".

After Christmas, I am going to paint a sign with the words on it "Give Thanks Always". Until I get that sign painted, my Thanksgiving sign will hang by our front door and will remain on my blog.

Don't forget...Give Thanks Always!!!

Take Care and God Bless!

It is so cold today and I am so spoiled!

2009-12-09T12:10:00.000-08:00

It is so cold today, however, we were so Blessed that we didn't get any of the snow. Oh my, it is too early in the winter for these temperatures! I am wrapped up in a quilt, sitting here at the computer. I am spoiled!!

I could take some of our 100+ plus degree summer weather right now. Of course, I grumble about the hot weather and now I am grumbling about the cold weather. I think I have a case of "Bah-humbug" or something! lol!

Hope everyone has a safe and Blessed Wednesday.

Take Care and God Bless!

Did errands with my Mom today

2009-12-08T18:36:00.000-08:00

Hope you are having a great evening and staying warm. Wow, the north wind is howling outside! We were very Blessed, because quite a blizzard missed us. Drifts of several feet have been reported! Ugh! Pretty early for that much snow!

Picked up my Mom (she will be 91 on 12/25) and we did several errands that she had been wanting to do. We were able to get back before the wind got too bad...I didn't want her out in the cold wind. I even did some Christmas shopping this afternoon!

My sister from Denver, will be here on Thursday for a few days. We always have alot of fun...giggling and laughing about the silly things we have done. She is so good about helping me with my Mom, and even came and helped me out in September...when I had my knee surgery. She is a real Blessing to me!! Thank you, Sis!!

We didn't get along very well when I was little (she is 8 years older than I), because I was always in her way (big sisters know what I mean!!) and she thought I got away with murder with my Mom and Dad. I am the baby of the family, so I was very irritating...at least that is what she tells me now! We have a blast together now though and the time she is here...goes by way too quickly! I always look forward to our time together. We try to take in a "girlie" movie while she is here and eat popcorn until we are sick! Of course, lots of Diet Coke to wash the popcorn down too!

Take Care and I hope everyone has a safe and Blessed evening! God Bless!

Freezing drizzle on its way

2009-12-08T09:47:00.000-08:00

It was bitter cold here last night and today the north wind is howling. Freezing drizzle/rain is to arrive later this afternoon...hopefully people will stay home tonight and be safe!

It is so close to Christmas and I still have presents to purchase/wrap and need to get the house decorated too. Just can't get into the decorating mood...I don't know what is wrong with me.

We don't have any little ones around (except grand dogs) and they aren't too good about helping with decorating!! They love to chew the decorations up...I know that first hand! lol!

I am still listing my primitive decor on Ebay. If you have a minute, please check out my current listings. Simply click on the photos on the right side of my blog...to go to my auctions.

Thank you so much!

Take Care and God Bless!