"It's About Time" Blog is done!

For Today:

Outside My Window: The sun is just coming up and it's wet out, but I'm thanking God for the rain. My veggies and flowers love it :-)

I am thinking: It's been forever since I've blogged. There's just so much more to do in the spring and summer, inside and outside, and there's no time to lolligag, lol!! Is that what this blog is.....lolligaging???? Oh well.

I am thankful for: Sarah healing so nicely, and being able to go back to work! That we FINALLY got to go to the river this weekend. I needed a vacation!!!!!!!! That my hubby went thrifting, yardsaling and shopping with me Friday and Saturday instead of working on the camper. And that we got to go to our River Church Sunday! Hey Enon.....here's who you'll see this Sunday: Paul Hollifield, REI Ministries. He has an awesome ministry!!

We stopped at Bethpage to visit our friend Mike and see his new RV
Yep, it was HUGE and GORGEOUS!!!

The Campground Yard Sale

Mom and Rob selling their wares. Ok, selling my wares!

My bluejean booty from the weekend!

From the Kitchen: not gonna cook today, taking the day off cause it's my birthday. Sub Sammy's maybe.....we'll see.

I am hoping: to get some jeans listed today and catch up on laundry!!

I am reading: 2 more eBay books, trying to find the best record keeping system. Online devotions, The Bible for Dummies.....yes, there is such a book and yes I need it!!!

I am creating: Finally, after over a year of trying to mix the two, I have created an email address just for eBay. Trying to work and play on Facebook just isn't working out for me. I spend too much time in other peoples biness, lol!!! If I were my boss, I'd fire my butt. Oh wait...I am my boss. Consider this a warning Crystal!! YIKES! (She sounds mean!) I have concentrate on work during work hours. Listen to me, I sound so professional, like I have a job or something. Pfft.....

I am praying: For direction for a certain something God knows all about. Wish I could just pick up the phone and talk to Him and hear exactly what He wants me to hear. Wouldn't that be so much easier????

I am hearing: Bobby's fan and my new clock in the living room...it ticks VERY loud. Oh, and birds singing outside. That's the best!

One of my favorite things: Well, the sweetheart roses my sweetheart brought me last night of course!

Around the house: I need to weed, they are taking over my flower bed and garden. All this rain has been good for them too, grrrr!! I'm happy to have more new windows in, only a few more to go and they'll all be done, yay!!! I'm dreaming of my new furniture and floors.......one day :-)

A few plans for the rest of the week: Gotta work on getting the cards ready for the 8 young men and women that are graduating this year! Wow, haven't had that many in a long time!!!!! Other than that, I hope it's going to be an easy week!!!

Here is the picture I am sharing:

Look who we found at the campground!!
Stacey and Bryleigh Davis!!!

Found this awesome Snoopy at a yard sale for one buck!!!

Just in case you've missed the hundred other pics of the camper ;-)

A new picture mode on my new camera!!

Yes, I stole this picture right off Amanda's Facebook page!
Congratulations to Amanda and Stephen Pursley!
Little Sarah Eden was born yesterday weighing in at a whopping 8 lbs, 10 oz!!
She's PRECIOUS, and of course she has the best name EVER!!!!

"I knew you before I formed you
in your mother's womb.
Before you were born
I set you apart."
Jeremiah 1:5a (NLT)

Onions Up My Nose!

For Today:

Outside My Window: What a Beautiful Day! I should be at the river or working outside, not cooped up in my sickbed :-(

I am thinking: I have so much to do! Pictures, Cleaning, Mulching, Fertilizing, Laundry. When mamma ain't well, things pile up....now don't they Sugar???

I am thankful for: Sarah slept through the night, I think. She didn't wake me up anyway, and she's still sleeping!

From the Kitchen: Not much since it's just us girls today. Probably grilled chicken salad for dinner with frozen chicken. How easy is that????

I am hoping: That Sarah has a better day today. That Bobby and Slibs have fun at the race. That I feel like taking the 100+ pictures that need taken for eBay (I do feel a little better this morning, thank you Lord)!! That Rob gets to come home tonight. That's the plan, unless he runs into more problems with the camper.

I am reading: Still doing online devotions, reading a book by somebody (okay...maybe I'm not feeling my best yet....I don't have the energy to get up and get the name of it, lol)

Oh yea, and I just got a new diet book in the mail. The diet Rob and I started last week, where you are supposed to lose up to 16 pounds (LOL) the first week....we both lost 3 pounds, then gained 3 pounds, for a grand total of 0 lost for the week. How sweet. Anyhoo, I had already bid on the book on eBay, and guess what? I won the stinkin thing, after we gave up on the impossible. But I laid in bed last night and read almost the whole book, and saw where we went wrong (the magazine didn't give you ALL the "rules"!!!). Gonna try it again starting today. So if I'm a little cranky on Facebook, you'll know why!!!!!!

I am creating: NOTHING!!!!! I need a break!

I am praying: That the upcoming surgery takes care of Sarahs headaches! I hate it when my head hurts. I can't even begin to imagine how bad she feels. But I do know how bad she wants them to STOP!!!!!

Just so ya know, I won't be blogging during this next surgery like I did last time. First of all, she's only supposed to be in a day or two. And second, it's at VCU. I'm no too hip on taking my laptop up there, too many crazy people around. Not judgin, just sayin.!.!.! I will update Facebook via my phone so everybody knows what's going on.

I am hearing: Well, I was going to say Bobby's fan is all I hear, but as soon as I started typing, he turned it off. So.....now I hear him moving around, getting up. And Rebs banging his tail against the floor cause he's excited that his Bobby is awake!!!

One of my favorite things: Uhhh. Yea. Not feeling this question today. SKIP

Around the house: 5 buckets of jeans in the living room waiting for their picture to be taken. I smell dinner from last night and it STINKS. Bobby brought us Burger King at 10:00 last night. We got out of bed to eat and then went right back to bed. Well I did anyway, Sarah never moved, ate right in the bed! So now it smells like onions in here, bleck!!! Gotta go clean that up!

A few plans for the rest of the week: Sarah has pre-op testing and has to see her Primary Care doc for an H & P, so we'll be on the road a few days, then surgery Friday. I really hate that her doctors are so far away but...they are close to some Goodwill stores. Gotta look at the bright side of everything, right???

Mini Devotion: Get Excited!!!! As a Christian, we have so many blessings! God is so good to us. We get excited about so many things. I think about all the people that will be in the stands at the race today. They'll be so excited, cheering on their drivers. Talking nonstop about how great racing is! Do we have that same enthusiasm when we talk about God? What God has done for us is sooo much more exciting than a race could ever be. Yes boys, I know that's hard to believe, but it really is!! We who believe in God are full of hope, joy and peace! Now that's something to be excited about!!!!!

I was glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord! Psalm 122:1

Here is the picture I am sharing:

Rob's Aunt Joan and Uncle Tommy working the Shrimp Feast!

Shrimp Dinner was Delicious!!

I have tonsils in my Spine???

For Today:

Outside My Window: The sun is just starting to come up. The birds are singing. Another wonderful day to come!!

I am thinking: So much to do. Shipping, Listing, Gardening, Cleaning. Yea, I think I'll leave that last one to Mom today. I started doing laundry at 5:00 this morning, but decided that I'd leave that for her and do what I NEED to do.....listing to eBay!

I am thankful for: The VERY little time we had at the river yesterday. Even Bobby, Slibs and Rebel came down. Rebs didn't get to go at all last year. He sure did enjoy himself!!!!

From the Kitchen: Something low carb. Yesterday was a high carb day.....those days are awesome!!! Today....not so much!! Boiled eggs and bacon for breakfast. Probably Grilled Chicken and Broccoli and Cheese for dinner. Maybe Salad?????

I am hoping: To get all my daylillies divided and replanted today. I'm hoping Mom divides hers tomorrow so I can finish planting the ones she's going to give me Wednesday and be done with it!!

I am reading: Online scriptures and devotions! Not much else. Working on that......

I am creating: Purtyful flowerbeds!

I am praying: For strength to make it through this day. The longer I'm up, the more I'm realizing that I'm really sick this morning. Not just allergies like I thought. Feeling feverish and have cold symptoms, bleck!!!!!!

I'm still praying for Sarah. This new medicine hasn't helped the headaches. She does NOT want to go through this surgery. As long as she can stand the headaches, she probably won't have it. If she starts having trouble swallowing, that's when we won't have a choice anymore :-(

We're still confused about the cause of the compression. I've always heard it was the brain stem that is being pulled into the spine that causes the problem. The doctor is talking about her tonsils being pulled into the spine. Weird......I guess that would explain the eventual problem with swallowing that occurs, but still.....WEIRD!!!!

I am hearing: The cat taking a bath right beside me. Gross.

One of my favorite things: My new Jean Warehouse of course!! AND my new Fanpage for my eBay store!! If you haven't already......look it up and join.......CJ's Family Store on Facebook!!!!


Around the house: Everybody (except Rob of course) is still sleeping, even Rebs.


A few plans for the rest of the week: Gardening today. Free eBay consultation for my "business" tomorrow, woohoo!! May have to go to the river Thursday through Sunday to work on the leaky roof.....


Mini Devotion: Speak out to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, offering praise with voices (and instruments) and making melody with all your heart to the Lord. Ephesians 5:19

The way you speak to yourself is as important as the way you speak to others! It's too easy to fall into the trap of negative talk....about our problems, our struggles, our disappointments, etc.

Life is not always easy. Boy, don't we all know that! God has filled us with His spirit to be able to handle the difficult times a little easier. If you're going through a hard time, think on all the blessings you have instead of the troubles. Don't forget that God has blessed us with our health, our families, our homes, our Church friends who lift us up in prayer, and all the other little things that we take for granted every day!

Choose to think on these things, and ask God for help with the rest. Choose your words wisely today.....words to yourself and to others. They have the power of life or death.


Here is the picture I am sharing:

It was so cold at the river that the kiddos slept with their heads under the covers all night. No matter how cold it is though, Bobby has to have a fan. So....with the fan and the fact that we didn't realize the ceiling vent was OPEN, it was freezing in there when they woke up!!

This "blob" is Slibs, sleeping on the pull out couch!!

I took a pic of Bobby sleeping on the kitchen floor, but it it didn't turn out!
(Yes, I said Kitchen floor! Poor fella, lol!!!)

This is where we had dinner. Had to take this picture for Sophie!
They said their Sophie is actually the owners 2 year old daughter. How sweet!!

Bye for now! Have a blessed day, and be a blessing to somebody this week. It's the little things that mean the most!!

Pray for our Children!

For Today:

Outside My Window: The wind is blowing and it's sooo nice out at 5:00 this morning!!! I'm not going to complain about the coming drop in temps. I've been ready for spring.....not summer!!!!!

I am thinking: I have sooo much to do, but want to start this day with Praise to my Lord and Savior with my blog! The rest will work it's way out through the day.....don't stress :-)

I am thankful for: The fact that my kids seem to be able to know and do what is right MOST of the time. We know several families struggling with the bad choices their young adult children have made. Thank God that even though Bobby isn't in Church right now (but he will be, I have faith!!), he has learned the lessons his dad has tried to teach him about right and wrong, and tries really hard to do the right things. I'm so thankful he doesn't have to struggle with the addictions that seem sooo normal for kids these days.



The 7 sales I had on eBay yesterday. And the 2 sales already this morning! God has really blessed us! I just knew these changes were going to be so bad, but they've actually been sooo good! I don't know about profits, I guess I'll see when my next invoice comes due, how much the increase is affecting me! I really needed a jump in sales just to cover the $43.00 a month increase in fees! Selling an extra 4-5 pairs of jeans a month would cover it, and so far it's working, yay!!!!!



From the Kitchen: Well, not sure. I'll have to rummage through the freezer and see what's calling my name. Maybe the Mexican Chicken Enchilada Dinner I bought the other day. Looked good to us, but we've never tried it before. I doubt I'll have time for a cooking marathon, so frozen will have to do.

I am hoping: To start a new ministry with Rob at Church. We've been asked to work with Angel Food Ministries to provide affordable discounted food to our community and Church Family. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this ministry, and can't wait to start!

I am reading: Still reading scripture and devotions online, and trying to keep up with our nightly couples devotions, but it's sooo hard lately.

I am creating: Space for the 71 pairs of jeans I bought yesterday! 71 pairs for $200.00. THAT was awesome!!!

I am praying: For several families. My cousin Jack's daughter Kim and her husband Clayton lost her twin babies Easter Sunday. I can't imagine the pain and heartbreak. God gained two beautiful little angels, and they'll watch over you until you meet them in heaven. What do you say at a time like this? There's nothing to take the pain away. Kim has always loved kids so much, and I know more than anything she longs to be a mommy. God will honor that wish Kim. We don't know or understand His plans, but we know they are perfect, and so is His timing. God will bless you with more children, and you will be a GREAT mom! Of that, I have no doubt!!!


Also, three families are having issues with their young adult sons. They've made choices that have lead to addictions, legal troubles, and unbelivable pain and hardship for their families. God can turn these situations around, and I pray He will. It makes me so sad to think about how the devil is out to devour our children. If ever they needed prayer, they need it today. Don't forget to lift your kids up in prayer EVERY day! Satan is just waiting to snatch them up and if we're not praying for them, who will?????


I'm also praying for my hubby. His load is never lifted. He has sooo much to do inside and outside of the house, and so little time. Every time he gets one thing done, two things fall apart. He needs a husband, lol!! A FREE handyman househusband!! That would be so cool. Thank you baby for working so hard, with no time just to enjoy yourself. Your sacrifices are noticed and appreciated more than you could know!!!!!

I am hearing: Rebs is laying in the hallway dreamimg, and making little doggie squeeky noises while "running" in place. Too cute!!!! And the birds are singing their hearts out this morning. It sounds so "Springy"!!!

One of my favorite things: Ya'll.....did you know there is a Thrift Store Paradise out there??? On Midlothian Turnpike (Richmond exit), there are 3....yes 3....thrift stores within a minute of each other. And another not far away! Oh my goodness......I was in heaven! Well, until that man came in dressed in his best hooker outfit. Even women hoochies don't dress THAT bad, but that's a story for another day. Anyway, I found the Goodwill outlet!!! Why hasn't anybody told me about this place before??????? I knew it existed, but I didn't know where. They had huge bins full of clothes, and you paid for them by the pound. It was awesome! I got two GINORMOUS bags full of jeans for $40.00! I should have taken a picture for the blog but dude......I was preoccupied!!!!!!!

Around the house: Jeans.....lots of jeans.

A few plans for the rest of the week: No doctors appointments this week!!! Joyyyyyyy :-)
Today I have to plant a couple of veggies in pots, I have lots more, but Rob has to dig up my garden plot this weekend. We were planning on going to the river, then we decided not to, then we weren't sure. I think it still stands at "not sure"! There's so much to do around the house. But.......


Devotional: Worship God from a heart of gratitude for who He is, and let Him speak to you today. True worship creates an atmosphere where He CAN speak to us, and He wants our expressions of praise and love for Him to be as natural and spontaneous as breathing.

O come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker (in reverent praise and supplication). Psalm 95:6



Here is the picture I am sharing:

We thought for a second about going for the Gangsta...oops, I mean dignified look for Easter:

Sooo cute!

My man makes a mean ice cream and strawberry dessert! It was yummy!!

I know ya'll are just DYING to see my new warehouse/office makeover, lol!!!

BEFORE:



AFTER:

Can you tell a difference? Yes you can!!!! Well....I can!!!!


This is all Rob has left of HIS shed,
Have a blessed day everyone,
and BE a blessing to somebody somewhere along the way!!

And Then She Cracked!

Ahhhhh, today is Thankful Thursday. I didn't want to do the usual "fill in the blank" For Today blog that I've been using. Since it's almost Easter, and I've been thinking about how much I have to be thankful for, I thought I'd do a real blog for a change!

I don't know about you, but for me, Easter represents a time of renewal. All that's dreary becomes fresh and alive again. It's Spring...time for the flowers to bloom, time for the weather to change, time for more sun and less darkness. Time (almost) to plant our veggies and watch the glorious fruits of our labor ripen to perfection!!!! I LOVE this time of year.

Best of all, it's time to remember that special day that Jesus rose again......a day that changed our future forever, Praise His Name!! I'm so glad Jesus loved us enough to die for our sins and give us the promise of everlasting life with God in heaven. That is the hope we have.....the promise we live for.....the reason we serve Him....He is (or should be) our everything!!!

Today I am soo thankful for MEDICINES!!!! Sarah has gotten some relief from her headaches with a new med. It's still not a cure all, last night she was in a lot of pain again, but it does help. She just can't seem to catch a break lately. But she is one tough girl, and keeps plugging on....

I keep thinking about what happened in our marriage class Sunday. Catherine was teaching, and she was talking about how hard it was when Mark broke his wrist, and the hospital stay, and trying to take care of everything and being so incredibly tired all the time. And through her tears as she talked about it, she said she thought about me, and how I go through that all the time. Then Donna started talking about how nobody knows what it's really like until you've been there, taking care of a handicapped child. Well.......so of course I cracked like a raw egg, crying a river, grateful that somebody does understand how hard it can be!

But as hard as it can be on me, that's nothing compared to what Sarah goes through. I just want to take all the pain away, I want to give her my legs so she can run around and do normal things with her friends like shop and go out to eat. All the things we take for granted. I know how hard those things are for her to deal with. Yet, she doesn't complain (much). She's such an inspiration to me!!

I don't know why I went there. I just needed to say it I guess. But as hard as we have it sometimes, thank God this year has been the exception. Things aren't usually this bad, and there have been plenty of years without hospital stays and surgeries and complications. We're all looking forward to getting back to that place!

I'm so thankful for my Bobby too. My short little man is such an awesome son!! He pretty much has taken over the yard work from his daddy already (without asking, woo hoo!), and provides me with comic relief, although his humor is quite dry. He just cracks me up!! I'm so thankful he got his old job back. God has been good to him!!

And then there's my hubby. What an awesome man God has blessed me with! I'm forever thankful that God put us together! Who knew all those years ago that just one street over lived the man of my dreams? Pretty incredible I would say!!

Beautiful Flowers from Rob this week!

I'm thankful that the eBay changes haven't affected me in the negative way I thought it might. I was afraid nobody would find my stuff once the changes came. But....with 6 sales yesterday.....that didn't seem to happen. I'm sooo tired of eBay though. I want time to work in my flower beds, deep clean my house, cook like I want to, work on projects that get pushed to the side, etc. There's just not enough time in the day.

Hopefully the Drs. appointments will die down now and I can spend more time at home. Except Bobby has me running to the Auto Parts store today. I guess it will always be something, lol!!

My cat should be thankful I can't reach her right this minute. She's sitting on the dining room table like it's her throne or something. If I was closer........grrrr! She found a stack of newspapers. I don't know why she likes them, anything small and stacked.....she claims it as her own!

I'm thankful for the visit with my brother and his family. I LOVE them, and don't get to see them enough! Everybody is growing up wayyy too fast! And Rob is going to be 40 this month. 40-40-40-40-40-40!!!!!! OMG, he is sooo old. He's always been my little brother. Now he's my OLD little brother. How does this happen??????

By the way, these are the reasons I can't find a new Easter Outfit. Not gonna buy one in an expanded size, lol!!!!

I'm thinkin it was soooooo worth it!

I guess I'll go for now. I have a list a mile long of stuff that needs to be done today. If I can stay off of Facebook and get a tiny portion of them done, I'll be happy!!


I wish everyone a very Happy Easter! Enjoy time with your family, and don't forget to thank God for the priceless gift he gave us in His Son, Jesus Christ!!


He is not here, for He has risen......Matthew 28:6

Spring Has Sprung!

(Pretend there's a picture here, I couldn't get it to load, lol)

For Today:

Outside My Window: It is dark and WARM. Yay, that's right......it's finally warm in the morning. Praise God in Heaven, spring is coming!!!!!!!!!

I am thinking: I'm so happy and blessed! Yea, I have problems....we all have problems....but I know the problem solver, and He knows me by name!!!!!!!!!

I am thankful for: The successful yard sale this weekend! That we sold every single one of the BIG things we had, and I didn't have to lug them back into the house or to the dump. But....even after lots of people filled a bag for $1.00 (most filled 3-4 bags!) I still had a van FULL of stuff to take to Goodwill! Here's a tip, when you take stuff to Goodwill, don't tell them you have a van full of JUNK for them, they don't like that word, lol!!!!

From the Kitchen: Well, I'm not sure yet. Something homemade because we've lived off take-out this weekend! And speaking of kitchens, we had 3 coffee makers for sale at the yard sale and what happens Saturday morning? My beloved Cuisinart Coffee Maker gave up the ghost!

Sooooo, I had to steal a Coffee Pot from outside! I don't know why Mom was selling it, but it's great. The only problem is mine was sooo quiet, and this one sounds like a freight train, and only makes 10 cups instead of 12.

Well, that will help me cut down on the coffee, because once I fill Rob and Bob's travel mugs in the morning, there's only 2 (big, ha!) cups left!!!

I am hoping: To find a new clock and mirror for my living room soon. I miss them both so much already! At least my Aunt Georgia got the clock, so it's still in the family! It was beautiful, but I'm tired of Cherry!

And I always checked my hair in the mirror before I left the house, and now I keep looking into a blank wall out of habit!

I'm doing away with the cherry (except the big pieces for now) and Gold, and going for Black/Brown and Modern! I'm sick of froo froo, lol!!!!!

Yep, froo froo flowers are history :-(

Also hoping to sell the last of the stuff I have left on Craigslist and eBay. That's only some Rose teapots and cups, Bobby's Titans Bedspread, and some decorative Civil War knives I forgot to put out. Once that's gone, I'll be DONE!

I am reading: Confession: we haven't had time this week to read devotionals together except for one day, so I can't wait to get back to that! The only reading I got done was my online devotionals this week :-(

I am creating: Order and SPACE in my living room! Bobby came home last night and said "Mom, I'm so proud of you, I can see the floor again. Let's not do that anymore"! I agree Bobby, that yard sale just about pushed me over the edge to insanity!!!!!!!

I am praying: For God to meet the needs of some very special people. He's able, and He will!!!!

I am hearing: Bobby's fan running in his room. I CANNOT believe that as I'm typing this very part, the bomb went off at the Nursing Home again! I haven't heard that in a while......I just can't for the life of me figure out what it is!

One of my favorite things: Well, I sold everything in this house just about, so I would have to say my favorite thing right now are about the only knick knacks I didn't get rid of: my Cardew teapots! Even though they have Roses on them, I can't part with them! Bear with me, I don't have pictures of my teapots on my blog yet, so here they all are (just in case something should ever happen, I'll at least have my pictures!!)

Ok, so the turquoise teapot doesn't match the others, but it was my Mom's Moms,
so it has special meaning to me!!!

Around the house: I have a few things to put up in the attic, and I have to finish cleaning my bedroom, then the house will be back in order. Wow, it's been a long time since I've been able to say that!!!!!!

A few plans for the rest of the week: Woohoo, Sarah is well again and only has ONE Drs. appointment this week! The rest of the week I'll be playing catch up on eBay! When I was cleaning out the attic for the yard sale, I found a bucket of new summer clothes and bathing suits I've been looking everywhere for. So, I've got to get them listed!

Mini Devotional: Reach out to somebody in need today. The healing power of touch is amazing! If your spouse if having a bad day, offer a back rub! If your kids are fussy or sad, offer a lap and kiss! If you meet somebody new, offer a handshake! If you've been cross with a family member or friend, offer a hug!

The sympathetic touch and empathetic heart mirror the heart of Jesus, who always had time to give to those in need!

When the men of that place recognized Him, they sent out into all that surrounding region, brought to Him all who were sick, and begged Him that they might only touch the hem of His garment. And as many as touched it were made well. Matthew 14:35-36 NKJV

You may not be able to cure blindness or leprosy, but your touch still heals!
(From the book: Checklist for Life for Women)

Here is the picture I am sharing:

NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!

God is Good!!!!

For Today:

Outside My Window: The sun is coming up, and it fits my "sunny" disposition this morning!!!

I am thinking: About the wonderful service we had at Church yesterday. The presence of the Lord was so great, and everything that was sung, preached, and acted out touched me in a special way!! I knew God was preparing me for something, and already He has helped me to reach out and serve others in a way I didn't think I was capable of. It just proves to me that we can do ANYTHING through Christ who strengthens us. I cannot do it on my own!!!!

I am thankful for: Bobby being out of the living room!!! His room isn't finished yet. In fact, only half of his floor is down, but we moved his bed back to the finished part. Sarah can roll through the living room again!! Now, we're getting ready for a HUGE yard sale this month, so it's about to get piled back up with stuff from Mom's house that I have to price. My yard sale stuff is already piled around the Fireplace, yikes!!! There's ALWAYS some junk pile around here!!!!!!

From the Kitchen: Brunswick Stew from the Hopewell Optimist Club, yummy!!!! And cornbread (grilled cheese for the kiddos!)

I am hoping: To be a blessing to someone as God shows me how he wants me to serve others. This causes me to step WAY out of my comfort zone, but I'm realizing that the more I serve others, the more He uses me, and I want sooo bad to be a giver in God's eyes and not just a taker!!!!!

I am reading: A book on Fasting by Elmer Towns, Love is a Decision with my hubby, The Bible and a few devotionals.

I am creating: A new plan for eating and exercising. Instead of Weight Watchers, I'm counting calories this time. So far so good. It seems easier, and once I reach my limit for the day, I'm done. That part is not fun, cause I COULD reach my limit by noon on most days, but I'm learning to pace myself and stop eating when I'm stressed or upset or happy or bored or confused or thirsty or have to use the bathroom or sleepy or .......you get the picture!!!!!!!!

I am praying: For God's direction as we fast this month to draw closer to Him as individuals and as a Church body. In addition to fasting meals on certain days, I've decided to fast the things I love most for a week at a time. This week I'm fasting Diet Pepsi, and ohhhhhh how it's going to kill me (dying to self, lol), but I can do this for God. Next week I'll fast Coffee, and the following week I'll fast Facebook. I haven't decided what the fourth week will be yet, as those are the 3 things I've felt I just can't live without!! I really don't think I'll fast Goodwill since I did that for 3 weeks already, but who knows what God has in store!!!

I am hearing: The dryer running, getting the wrinkles out of Bobby's jacket that's been balled up all weekend, and now he needs it for work. Thank God for water spritzer bottles and dryers to the rescue!!!!

One of my favorite things: My new bedroom! Below I'll show you pictures of before and after. Wow, what a difference! It's so light and pretty in there now. Not dark and gloomy, lol!

Around the house: If you ignore it, will it go away? Way too much to do, and not enough time. At least the Optimist Club cooked most of my dinner today so I don't have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen!!!

A few plans for the rest of the week: I canceled Sarah's Doppler test for this morning. I didn't realize when I made it that we had Dentist appointments this afternoon, and I was afraid we wouldn't make it back in time. Now I have to reschedule that for another day this week. Joy joy joy, I just love appointments.......NOT. I don't think they're ever gonna end!!!! I still have yet to make my Drs. and hair appointments.

Marriage Enrichment: "A marriage may be made in heaven, but the maintenance must be done on earth."

Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. Ephesians 5:33

Here is the picture I am sharing:

My old bedspread, and I do mean old!!!!!

My beautiful new bedspread!!

New Picture and accessories.
The only thing missing is a new colored necklace for Manny, the
mannequin that wears my Mothers Wedding Dress!!!

Had to keep our baby pictures!!

Rob has a REAL quilt now, now a cheap fall-apart imposter, lol!!!

Love these, even if they are purple. Oops, didn't notice THAT at the store, lol!!

Another great find from Tuesday Morning!!

Have a great week everybody!
Do something nice for someone this week.
Be a blessing and you will be blessed!!!