Tbt~ "Growing Up?"

Hard to imagine my sweet chubby-cheeked little boy has grown up so fast . . yet he's still his own man and dresses purely to suit his own needs!! 

🇺🇸American Flag Retirement 🇺🇸

 

American Flags . . 

Items to be honored and respected. . 

And, when worn out . . 

To be retired gently and with honor . . 

A proper retirement ceremony done by Boy Scouts is touching  . . Watching uniformed Scouts and Veterans salute the flags as each are laid on the fire can't help but bring out tears of patriotism and appreciation for service. 

Worn, frayed flags are not to be flown, but instead need to be retired. If you have an American Flag that's worn, frayed or faded please consider replacing it. Your old flag can be dropped off at any VFW or you can call your local Cub or Boy Scout Troop to pick it up. Then, take your family and attend the retirement ceremony. You won't regret it!! 🇺🇸

While I Wait . . and Wait . .

While I wait . . and wait . . yes, it does sometimes seem like forever .. and He used to show me visions of what life would be like once my marriage was restored . . and He hasn't shown me any for a while . . maybe because I need to stand on what He showed me and have a little faith . . LOL 

But, seriously, the waiting can be hard and get so so discouraging .. and not everyone is going to be all, "yippee, you're praying for your ex-husband!"  So all the Debbie-downers are going to want to have their say/offer unsolicited advice and therapy to help you move on. . . and then there's his new gf who calls you up to tell you off and call you so many 'interesting' names because you are praying  .  . . . 

But the peace from following Him and learning to lean into Him and trust His plan . . that makes the waiting time a blessing! 😇 

This morning I stopped by the BTG YouTube to get some encouragement from Sheila . . watching and seeing how her walk and her waiting looked blesses me. This was my comment on her video: [see above]  

We each are solely responsible for listening for His voice and following His lead in our lives. For me this is learning to be more trusting of God  . . I will continue to pray as I wait for God to heal what is still hurting and place more of a burden for obedience to the Bible in both our hearts while He continues to soften our hearts towards each other . . 

                                   🙏

"If God is for you, who can be against you .. " 

                    

1000 Marble Challenge~ weeks 943-946

More blessed weeks! 

~ church as a family 

~ apartment hunting 

~ spoiling the bunnies 

~ helping with chores 

~ hanging out 

👮#whatif Prompt for 2.28.19

Today's prompt:

  If my town didn't have police 

   

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#whatif Prompt for 2.26.19

Today's prompt: 

   

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Spiral Hope Quilt Top

Hi and welcome back!! 😊

The embroidery is done and I've found a nice piece of material for the backing/binding in my stash. 

The back is all tied on and the binding is pinned (at least partially). 

Because I am His. . .

Because I am His, 

  I prayerfully wait . . 

Because I am his, 

  I trust God for us . . 

Because I am His, 

  I quietly prepare . . 

Because I am his, 

  I feel his pain . . 

Because I am His, 

I prayerfully wait. 

🎂#whatif Prompt for 2.25.19

Today's prompt:

     Scrumptious

   

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#whatif Prompt for 2.24.19

Today's prompt:

      Backbiting 

   

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#whatif Prompt for 2.23.19

Today's prompt:

        Serendipity 

   

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A Mini-Man-Cave for George 🚽

The pernicious dead sunflowers reviewed the pending remodel and decided to order a small outhouse-style shed, paint it a beautiful light blue and install it out back next to George's man cave!! 

🙌 Quietly Walking with Him 🙏

Hey there . .yes, I've been a bit AWOL ..  I'm still sharing some things but . . . my deepest inner personal life is currently remaining  .  well, private and personal . . a lot of quiet time with Jesus as I pray my way through ..  He is showing me  . . healing my heart . . gently guiding and changing me ..  and I know He is working in the areas I need Him . . opening doors to the future He requires to fullfil His Will .   . . and, as it becomes possible, I will share this private walk with you . . once He and I get these blessings of change and growth lined up 🙏

#whatif Prompt for 2.22.19

Today's prompt:

    Pernicious

   

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#whatif Prompt for 2.21.19

Today's prompt:

    Cartwheel 

   

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68% Savings at Menards!!

This morning before work I went on a tiny shopping trip at Menards on Alexis Rd. I wasn't desperately in need of anything, although we were down to one (1) backup roll of TP . . but my rebate check was calling me . . so I ventured out, grabbing my trusty coupon binder!

My goal was to buy TP that was on sale and attached to some amazing new rebate offer then apply a manufacturer's coupon and pay in full with my current rebate check . . 

Then reality checked in . . 

TP was not on sale and there weren't even any ordinary rebates attached. 

But .. 

I was able to still do well . . 

*12 rolls Northern ultra plush TP    $7.49 

*Menards rebate check                    -$4.88

*Manufacturer's coupon                  -$0.50

                                                             ______

*Total                                                    $2.30

#whatif Prompt for 2.20.19

Today's prompt:

         Snuggle-bug

   

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#whatif Prompt for 2.19.19

Today's prompt:

   Top 5 on my bucket list 

   

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Spiral Hope Quilt Top

I'm hurrying to finish so I can tie on the back and begin adding the binding!! 

🥜#whatif Prompt for 2.18.19

Today's prompt:

  7 ways to make a PBJ

   

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🇺🇸 Red Shirt Fridays 🇺🇸

Yup, back to wearing a red shirt every Friday!!

Now, I know it stands for 

      🇺🇸

Remember 

Everyone 

Deployed 

      🇺🇸

But, I still think all serving and retired deserve our prayers (ya know I gotta be rebellious!!). 

As you plan your Friday wardrobe could you include one (1) red item? 

Then, at some point each Friday, stop, remember their sacrifice and say a prayer for those: 

🇺🇸Serving 

🇺🇸Retired (so many of whom are not receiving adequate services and struggle daily just to survive) 

🇺🇸With PTSD 

🇺🇸Whom have lost a service member from their family 

🐿️#whatif Prompt for 2.17.19

Today's prompt:

      5 reasons to feed squirrels 

   

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Permission to Use My Work

Hey friends new and old. I love that you take time out of your busy schedule to visit me. I long to hear your comments so feel free to speak up!

If something I write catches your attention or inspires you to create feel free to quote me or borrow pictures as long as you give credit to my blog. This could be as simple as linking back to the post(s).

Personally I think it's better to have my work shared than have it sit stagnant. By us all happily linking to each other's work we create greater traffic to all of our blogs, businesses, ect . . . I don't look at it as using my work and my blog traffic to make you money ��

Not sharing our work, not allowing others to use it (w/credit given) is like writing an amazing novel then locking it in a safe instead of publishing it!! ��

☕ Joy Dare ❣️ February 1-16, 2019 ☕

1st~ 3 gifts red  

       ✝️His blood shed 

        📖 His words ~ perfection in instruction 

        👀 Crying eyes 

^✝️^

2nd~ 3 gifts on paper 

         📚 Love Dare 

          📝 Letter to my husband 

        📖 Bible 

~📚~

3rd~ 3 gifts found in writing 

         📖 His ultimate truth 

          📖 1 Peter 4:17 

           📖 Blessings in simple obedience 

❤️📖❤️

4th~ 3 gifts found when bent down 

        🛐 Humility 

         🛐 Learning His Will 

          🛐 Comfort 

¡🛐!

5th~ a gift stitched, hammered, woven 

      💔 My heart back together 

       🔨 Understanding into my head 

       💝 Growing friendship 

_🔨_ 

6th~ 3 gifts found outside 

     🍃 Breeze 

     ❄️ Crunchy snow 

     🚗 Relaxing before work 

🍃🚗🍃

      

7th~ a gift at 11:30am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm 

         💞 Hanging out and having fun 

          💞 Client grinning ear to ear 

           💞 Heading to church 

*💞* 

8th~ a gift broken, fixed, thrifted 

      👴 Missing past clients 👵 

       💍 Ring 

      🎁 Reworking past blessing 

[🎁]

9th~ 3 surprise gifts~ unexpected grace!

      📖 Revelations 

      💤 Quiet workday 

       👨 Hanging out with Matt 

*💤*

10th~ 3 times you heard laughter today 

        👨 Matt's greeting for pets 

         👵🏿 Sandra's good morning 

         👵Giggles with client 

•🤣•

11th~ 3 gifts in working 

        👴 Good company 

         ☕ Coffee and a chat 

        👵 Life lessons from cool generation

👵*👴

12th~ 3 hard eucharisteo 

         🏢 Poor management 

          👗 Laundry room frozen 

         👨‍👩‍👧 Being apart 

$🏢$

13th~ 3 gifts behind a door 

          👴Sweet chilled client 

            🔥 Wood stove 

              ☕ Hearty breakfast 

:🔥:

14th~ 3 ways you feel the love of God  

          🙌 The way He wraps His arms around me 

          🙌 Dancing together in church service 

           🙌 Provision always 

❤️🙌❤️ 

15th~ a gift in losing, finding, making something 

         🚪 Study shows where not to go 

           🚪 Keeping it simple 

             🚪 Deep prayer for deep love 

°🚪° 

16th~ 3 gifts in shadows 

        👥 Sometimes the end is only the beginning 

        👥 Quiet compassion 

        👥 KJVA Bible. Matthew 18:4

[4]Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

❣️🙌❣️#whatif Prompt for 2.16.19

Today's prompt:

     Ways I could thank God 

   

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👀#whatif Prompt for 2.15.19

Today's prompt:

    Eye color 

   

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Tbt~ "Less Soap Scum in Your Laundry"

I had completely forgotten about this little trick!! 

📆#whatif Prompt for 2.14.19

Today's prompt:

   Decade I should have been born in 

   

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💞#whatif Prompt for 2.11.19🍽️

Today's prompt:

     Secret ingredients

   

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🍶Water Gallon Challenge ~ day 15

🍶16 oz strawberry vinegar water 
🍶16 oz water 
🍶8 oz vanilla ice cream 

    This project has been a bust . . although I must say I am way more aware of my water intake, or sever lack of!! One thing I can say for sure is that, as usual, when I share with anyone about my current diet/weightloss attempt I don't loose . . in fact I often gain due to the pressure. 
So, yes, I'm going to continue the Water Gallon Challenge . . and I may update you periodically . . but I'm no longer posting daily updates . . I will also continue drinking the vinegar water and am realizing I have somehow stopped eating yogurt daily so that will be remedied immediately . . I am looking more at how I feel and my overall size vs my weight . .
What are your favorite tricks/tips for getting in shape? Do you look more at your weight, size or how you feel? 

🏄‍♀️ #whatif Prompt for 2.10.19

Today's prompt:

      Surfing Swans 

   

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Water Gallon Challenge ~°~ day 14

🍶16 oz strawberry vinegar water

🍶16 oz water 

Wow, total fail . . Not even 1/4 gallon 😐

#whatif Prompt for 2.9.19

Today's prompt:

           Musky 

   

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🍶 Water Gallon Challenge ~ day 13

🍶16 oz vinegar water 

🍶3/4 gallon water
🍶16 Jamocha shake

Huge improvement!!!
❣️🍶❣️

📚#whatif Prompt for 2.8.19

Today's prompt:

              my college experience 

   

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Tbt~ "Build a Better Hospital Bed"

I would think (IMHO) someone would design a super comfortable hospital mattress! Think about it . . this is an untapped industry just waiting to done out cash!! 

🇺🇸#whatif Prompt for 2.7.19

Today's prompt:

If Theodore Roosevelt was elected next term 

   

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🍶Water Gallon Challenge~ day 12

*15 oz coffee 

*16 oz water 

Not good . . 

🍶 Water Gallon Challenge ~ day 11

*16 oz vinegar water 
*20 oz Dr Pepper 
*6 oz water 
*8 oz cranberry juice
*2 oz water 

Much better! 

Thoughts of Spring!!

👨‍⚕️#whatif Prompt for 2.6.19

Today's prompt:

    My dr said. . 

   

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📦#whatif Prompt for 2.5.19

Today's prompt:

   📦 How to fortify a cardboard box 📦

   

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¿Dondé?

Wildwood Park Sunrise

🙃 Water Gallon Challenge ~ day 10 😁

*16 oz Bragg vinegar water 
*4 oz coffee 
*40 oz jamocha shake 
*6 oz water 
*6 oz water 

Today's numbers, although pitiful, are a definite drastic improvement. 🍶

Water Gallon Challenge~ day 9

*8 oz water 
*40 oz Dr Pepper 

Yeah, today was a ''fail" 
New plan for tomorrow . . 

Water Gallon Challenge ~*~ day 8

*15 oz coffee 
*6 oz chicken noodle soup
*15 oz water 

🐷#whatif Prompt for 2.3.19

Today's prompt:

               Pig stye 

   

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🌊 Water Gallon Challenge~ day 7 🍶

*15 oz coffee with breakfast 
*15 oz water 
*Few sips icky coffee at Big Boy 
*6 oz Dr Pepper at Big Boy 

Although my water consumption is still pitifully bwell below a gallon/day the dramatic increase from my previous lack has cause me to lose 4 lbs!!!!!! 🚰

☕#whatif Prompt for 2.2.19🥞

Today's prompt:

   5 foods I could live on 

   

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💞Love is in da Blog❣️

Love in in da blog time ❣️❣️
My current favorite love songs that affects me like no other:
How He Love Us
https://youtu.be/n5KViKAntjI

Want to join the fun? Check this out:
https://thebeewritesdownloads.wordpress.com/2019/01/31/love-is-in-da-blog-2019-a-music-festival/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

Water Gallon Challenge~ day 6

*15 oz coffee 
*15 oz https://www.nakedjuice.com/our-products/double-berry/
*20 oz water 

Not too good today 

Should we fit in a Mold, Force Others in Too?

For so many years I tried so hard to be who I was told to be . . Walk, sit, dress, pray, praise as I was told . . Each movement carefully choreographed trying to ensure I wouldn't get in trouble for doing it wrong.
In public I was one person ..  on display . . Stiff . . Scared . . Watching my back and watching every move I made to make sure I was perfect.
The problem is, I'm not perfect. . . I'm not you . . I am the way God made me. He made me this way so that I can reach certain people for Him.
He did not make me to be a clone of any person or group.
He gave me my own style and personality.
He loves me this way.
I love to wear skirts . . Flouncy, fun, flirty . . Oh, yeah!!
But sometimes I want to wear jeans too . .
I love long hair .  It's me!!
I am clumsy . . more so when I am nervous around you . .
I praise best with my shoes off . . so I stay at the back of the church so you won't see . . coming before the Lord humbled without shoes longing for Him above all  .. 
And He uses me in all my imperfections and brokenness. . . He's given me, humble, insignificant me, an amazing outreach to the homeless. He's handed me an opportunity and a responsibility to reach those society would rather not see. To love them, pray for them and provide basic necessities.
All this He's entrusted to me even as messed up as my life can be.
Maybe He's entrusted this to me because I know what it is to be forgotten, judged harshly by those who don't know me and to be waiting for someone to notice me . .
I am honored that He would trust me to love them for Him.

🛶#whatif Prompt for 2.1.19 🌊

Today's prompt:

         Drift out to sea 

   

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💞 I will Always Pray for You ❣️

You are my heart as we walk this path. 

You may not be sitting beside me yet, but I know someday you will. 

Until you ask for me I pray for you. 

Once you are beside me I'll pray for you. 

When we are married I'll pray for you. 

As we grow old together I will pray for you. 

You and I are two who will serve the Lord together in a mighty way. 

I pray He blesses each step of our path to be fruitful to Him. 

💞 I pray for you❣️