LIFES LITTLE GARDEN: Thank you

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Thank you

I am so excited! Look what I got in the mail! LOVE it!
Jackie makes these purses out of plastic grocery bags!
You would not believe how nice they are unless you see them in person.

Just look at this little make-up bag!

I just had to show you one more close up of this beautiful bag!
I actually purchased this bag for my MOM!
SURPRISE MOM!
If you would like to see more that she has for sale click HERE!

And just look at all this Minkee fabric that she gave me!
It is a huge box full with complete instructions on how to sew it!
I am so excited!

And look at this.....more Hen and chicks!!!
I had mentioned that my Mom loved them so she gave me enough to share!
And yes Vicki Lou--there is some for you!!!
Is Jackie not the sweetest ever???
Thank you Jackie!

And then I recieved this beautiful card from another blogging friend!
She makes her own cards and she knows that I love them!

Thank you Becky!
You made my day!

And then "Big Sis" came and gave me an envelope with a gift certificate to
get a manicure and pedicure!
What a surprise!
Thank you Maranda & Lane!
(And I am so proud that you are on facebook)!
It is a great way to stay connected friends and family.

Oh and I thought I would show you a picture of "Sweet Teen" with her car!
She is so excited.

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SNIPPETS FROM MY HEART
I want to thank everyone that has emailed
me about my Mom & sister when they had the
tornado in their town. It was a scary time and we are
so thankful they are safe. We also are keeping eveyone in our prayers.

I also want to thank all of my friends who have called,
sent emails & facebook messages,
cooked food for us and sent cards & gifts to
me as I go through this trial in my life with TMJ.
Most of all, I want to thank you for praying for me.
This has been very hard for me. I am not the normal TMJ patient.
I have already been through one surgery years ago. Now I am back in splints again and taking pain meds (I hate meds) while trying to
avoid a very complicated surgery.
I thought it was not going to bother me anymore in my life but I found out different.
You just never know what life is gonna bring. I don't mean to complain because I am very thankful. I have the best husband in the world. He has been great to help through all of this.
Please pray for me as we go get the results of the cat scan this week.

I also would like for everyone to pray for a loved one of mine.
I must remember.....The Battle Is Not Mine!

Today I am thankful for.....
all of my faithful praying friends.

13 comments:

webbsway said...: O VAl!
My heart is so sorry about what you are dealing with. You are not "complaining" - you are just a human being working through life's lessons as we go along. We both know that our Father is with you each step of the way. Always know that you are loved and that is one of the greatest gifts of all.

I loved the purses - aren't they fascinating! :)

Loved the Hens and Chickens ! Little treasures like that just help to remind us that we are being cared for.
God Bless!; May 3, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Allie said...: LOVE that bag Val - I know your mum will love it! Such beautiful gifts she sent too - you deserve them sweetie. Love the card from Becky.

I am keeping you in my prayers, dear friend!; May 3, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Jocelyn said...: Val, I am so sorry to hear that you have been having trouble with TMJ. I've been away from my computer for over a week, and am just now catching up on reading blogs. Hope you are doing better. Will be thinking of you.; May 3, 2011 at 10:51 PM
Susannah said...: Hi there Sweetie....I have been thinking about you so much! I do hope you are feeling better. I have had you and yours in my prayers for a while now. I will continue for sure. Have faith and know that our God loves you. all my good wishes to you, Val.

Love ya, Susannah; May 3, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Anonymous said...: Keeping you in my prayers Val.; May 4, 2011 at 5:48 AM
Darla said...: What a post full of blessings here!; May 4, 2011 at 6:26 AM
Michelle said...: Val,
I am sorry I missed out on your pain. My internet hasn't been working well for the past few weeks, and I can only access it, hit and miss. You are in my prayers. Get well quick, and know that I am thinking and praying for you .; May 4, 2011 at 6:26 AM
Alice Grace said...: Wow! For me??? Thank you! You know I love those bags! And the hen and chicks plant!
Hope you are feeling better, honey.
Love
MOM; May 4, 2011 at 6:42 AM
Granny said...: You're very welcome. I hope your mother is pleased with the bag. I had taken a break from making them but am back at it again. lol

I'm praying for you and the doctor who is treating you for the TMJ.; May 4, 2011 at 7:04 AM
Angela said...: Val, Good morning. Those purses are so neat. I bet they are durable too. Your Mom is blessed to have such a sweet and caring Daughter. Have a great day.; May 4, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Scrappy quilter said...: What a fun mail day. Love those purses Jackie makes. So sorry to hear about the TMJ. Hugs; May 4, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Needled Mom said...: I am so sorry to read about your problems with the TMJ, Val. I pray that all goes well and this is just a little blip in your life.

I love the cute bag!! It does not look like grocery bags!!! Your mom will love it.; May 4, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Anonymous said...: Mom,
I am glad you liked your gift. I wish I could give you way more than that.
Love you
Big Sis; May 4, 2011 at 8:24 PM

Our Prayer

Lord, help us to PLAN, PREPARE, & PLANT what you would have us to. Help us to WEED out of our lives what should not be there. Lord, help us to GROW through you in our relationships, our attitudes, and our lives, always being in your will. Help us to always walk with you. Help us to get our priorities straight and choose joy. Let us always be thankful and content even in the storms because we all know it’s going to rain. Help us to be ready. We also know that sunshine follows rain and joy comes in the mornings. Thank you Lord.

In Jesus name,

Amen.

I Work For A King

I Work For a King

"I work for a King. He has put me in charge of his home. When He comes to see how I have managed His possessions and His children, I do not want to be found wanting. I want to do my best. Everything I have is on loan from Him. I have room and board and a job to do, but it is all for Him. Therefore I want to dress my best and do my best in all my work. I also want to be creative, for this is a sincere attempt to glorify Him and His beautiful creation. How I manage my home is a form of worship to Him." --Lydia Sherman

Flylady Routines

Morning Routine

Have you made your bed?

What's for supper?

Get dressed.

Unload dishwasher/Wash dishes

Laundry

Swish & Swipe

Afternoon Routine

Declutter 15 minutes

Do something fun just for you!

Bedtime Routine

Pick up house before going to bed.

Plan for tomorrow today so we will wake up and smile.

Focus on Me.

Daily Schedule

Monday:

Home Blessing Hour/Catch up Day

Zone: Laundry room

Tuesday:

Free Day

Zone: Bathrooms

Wednesday:

Desk Day

Zone: Living areas.

Thursday:

Gofer Day

Zone: Bedrooms

Friday:

Baking Day

Date Night

Zone: Craft room/office/Kitchen

Saturday: Play Day

Sunday:

Church/Rest

Some Of My Favorite Movies

*The Bridges of Madison County

(My all time#1 favorite movie)

~Clint Eastwood & Meryl Streep~

*An Affair To Remember (My #2!)

~Cary Grant & Deborah Kerr~

*The Notebook (Top 3)

~Ryan Gosling & Rachel McAdams~

*It's A Wonderful Life (#4)

(Excellent-Never gets old)

~James Stewart & Donna Reed~

*Something's Gotta Give (Top 10)

~Jack Nicholson & Diane Keaton

*Love Story (1970)

Ali MacGraw & Ryan O'neal

*A Walk To Remember

(Romantic, Heartbreaking, Emotional)

~Mandy Moore & Shane West~

*The Bridge over the River Kwai

~War Movie~ (Excellent)

*Brief Encounter

(Oldie but goodie Love Story 1945)

*To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)

~Gregory Peck ~

*Sorry Wrong Number (Horror 1948)

Barbara Stanwyck & Burt Lancaster

*One Flew Over the cuckoos Nest

WARNING Rated R but very good!

~Jack Nicholson~

*Gone With The Wind (Wonderful)

~Clark Gable, Vivian Leigh, Leslie Howard, Olivia de Havilland~

*Cool Hand Luke (We both love this one!)

~Rated PG Paul Newman~

My New Years Resolutions

To be content
To give thanks in all things
To take joy
To give grace
To receive peace

For from Him
And through Him
And to Him
Are all things.
To Him be the glory
Forever.
Amen.
~Romans 11:36

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Study to be quiet.
Mind my own business.
And work with my hands.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
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To be a better Wife, Mom, Gran, Granddaughter, Sister, Daughter, Aunt, & Friend
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To take every opportunity to be quiet.
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To slow down and smell the roses
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Me Time
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To Show Myself Friendly
Proverb 18:24

Granny's PERFECT Quilt

It is PERFECT. Perfectly PERFECT. Oh I don't mean perfect stitches, or perfect seams, or perfectly square. It is PERFECT for snuggling under on a rainy, dreary day. It is PERFECT for wrapping up a grandchild who is spending the night. It is PERFECT for making a house when draped over a chair & an end table. It is PERFECT for winding around and around a doll. It is PERFECT for covering up in the car when the air conditioning is on full blast. It is PERFECT for laying on the carpet and putting a baby down for his nap. God has touched Granny's heart and her hands, and her life. He has made her an artist. He has given her the gift of PERFECT quilts.

Written by Marlene B. about the quilt she bought from Granny. (Excerpt from Oct. 7, 2009 post on her blog)

www.stitchinbythelake.blogspot.com

Thank you Marlene for blessing Granny!

Stay At Home

Stay, stay at home, my heart, and rest;
Home-keeping hearts are happiest,
For those that wander they know not where
Are full of trouble and full of care;
To stay at home is best.

Weary and homesick and distressed,
They wander east, they wander west,
And are baffled and beaten and blown about
By the winds of the wilderness of doubt;
To stay at home is best.

Then stay at home, my heart, and rest;
The bird is safest in its nest;
O'er all that flutter their wings and fly
A hawk is hovering in the sky;
To stay at home is best.

Longfellow (song)

"Oh that God would give every mother a vision of the glory and splendor of the work that is given to her when a babe is place in her bosom to be nursed and trained! Could she have but one glimpse in to the future of that life as it reaches on into eternity; could she look into it's soul to see its possibilities; could she be made to understand her own personal responsibility for the training of this child, for the development of its life, and for its destiny,--she would see that in all God's world there is no other work so noble and so worthy of her best powers, and she would commit to no others hands the sacred and holy trust given to her." -JR Miller