...following my heart, dreams and Jesus

  This morning I went and did my work out at Curves. The song "Fly Robin Fly" by Silver Convention came on. My mind escaped and smiled. I love that song, sure I have a daughter name Robyn and that would be one of the reason why I love that song. To be fair, the song "Rockin Robin" by Bobby Day has the same affect. Another reason that I love Fly Robin Fly is the simplicity of it and it is mellow!   After the workout, I could not let the song out of my mind and heart. So upon arriving home I got Abigail and my camera. We went visiting our yard. My eyes were gleaming as each beautiful creation caught my attention. Robins! Flowers! Chipmunks! Bushes! Grasses! Mosses! The shutter of my camera clicked. This is what I saw today! ...What a blessed day I had!  In spite of getting a crown on my tooth, truly blessed! *** Gen 1:1 In the beginnin...

Abigail, my four-legged kid, cracks me up at times. The things that she does naturally can be very amusing. What would be more amusing is sometimes those moments can be captured by the camera! Below are some delightful examples! Alright, deal the cards boys. I can bluff them, they are only guys. Think you can take my BoBo away from me? ...yep! She's my baby! *  Psalm 145:15-17 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. The Lord is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made.

I woke up feelin' refreshed from the rain that fell over night. The rain washed off that thick yellow pollen down,  giving all things in nature their fresh color again.  The scent of my Mother's Day Lilac seemed to have renewed! The memories that this treasure holds! Ten Years! I stand and admire the years it represent. My daughters, both of them, have done this Mom proud. Each new year I am newly awe'd of the women they have become. Thank you, God! *** Luke 1:42 In a loud voice she exclaimed:  " Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!".

    Some say that distraction is a bad thing. That it takes away your focus. In many ways I would agree, for an example... while driving, while cooking, while watching the youngsters, watching pets, reading and so much more. Those times are critical for undivided attention and focus to prevent serious harm.    Then there are another kinds of distraction that are bad for you because they waste time of your productivity. T.V. and computers come to mind as far as that kind. I am guilty of those, but it does not monopolize me. As you can see, there are many distractions that are "bad".    There are distractions in my life that brings peace and joy! The ones that God purposely brings to my  focus! The times when I pass a window and catch a glimpse of something, something like a flash of red so that I can't help to stop and see what it may be. That brilliant red coral color! My eyes catches that color and sees a pair of cardinals. I hear them! I watch t...

I did it! I made beautiful jellies!   Yesterday evening I went out in my backyard with my apron and red gardening clogs on, armed with a basket lined with a tea towel that I made for myself. Abigail, my beagle kid joined me in my activity. We sat ourselves down on the soft ground and began picking the wild violets.   They are in abundance here! ... basketful of lil faces! ..gently rinse the beautiful purple beauties! ...let them steep in boiled water for a time. ...jelly making time! ...LOOK at that gorgeous color! ...jellies! Jars and jars of them! ...two jars just for Hubby and I! ...the Nature's gifts! Here is the link to that wonderful recipe! http://www.prairielandherbs.com/violetjelly.htm ..the time outside was good for me and my beagle, Abigail. Although, she insisted on helping herself to eat from my basket! We came to an understanding.. she picks her own (I showed her how) and eats her own! Enjoy the ...

I am a member on MaryJanesFarm's Connection. I have signed up to do a tea towel swap. I have enjoyed it so much that I have kept on doing more and more embroidering on the tea towels. Finally, I made one just for me. It seems that when I make things, I'd forget to do it for me too. Well, not this time! I made the lilac one for me. The lilacs hold many memories from my youth. At my Grandma's and my childhood home with my Mom and now my own! This one I made specially JUST for me! "It's Spring... Do you know where your bloomers are?" and "In the Spring, at the end of the day, You should smell like dirt." were made for the two Farmgirls in the swap! I had fun! * Proverbs 10:4    ~ Lazy hands make a man poor,      but diligent hands bring wealth.

    Last night I became an official member of the Ladies' Oriental Shrine of North American (L.O.S.N.A.). I entered the court as a Princess and was raised to Lady.          It is very special to me to be a part of this group. Many would recognize us ladies as Lady Shriners. Yes, we also wear fezzes but ours are white, as opposed to red. When the Shriners founded the Shrine Hospitals for Children and the first hospital was built in 1922, the Ladies committed to supporting the Shrine’s official philanthropy.  Today the Courts continue to support the hospital fund, hospital sewing, research projects and other areas of interest.  Each Court not only raises funds for the hospitals, but they donate clothing, stuffed animals, purchase equipment, man the information desk in the various hospitals and serve as office personnel on a voluntary basis.  The LOSNA contributes well over a half million dollars yearly to the Shrine Hospitals....