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

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*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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