Give-a-Way!

Thank you for all the good times......

One of the things on my "Thankful List" this year is you,

my blog friends.

Your encouragement and your prayers

have helped me so much......

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The Winner is......

Laura, who said

"Georgeous! I'm in...."

Whew!

What a week! I am not sure what is harder:

the days when they are sick, whiny and clingy,

or when they finally feel better.....and the past 4 days

worth of energy and attitudes come bursting forth.

But there has been some good times, too.
“As for His failing you, never dream of it—hate the thought.
The God who has been sufficient until now, should be trusted to the end.”
Charles Spurgeon

Streams in the Desert

When across the heart deep waves of sorrow

Break, as on a dry and barren shore;

When hope glistens with no bright tomorrow,

And the storm seems sweeping evermore;

When the cup of every earthly gladness
Bears no taste of the life-giving stream;
And high hopes, as tough to mock our sadness,
Fade and die as in some fitful dream,

Who shall hush the weary spirit's chiding?
Who the aching void within shall fill?
Who shall whisper of a peace abiding,
and each surging billow calmly still?

Only He whose wounded heart was broken
With the better cross and thorny crow;
Whose dear love glad words of joy had spoken,
Who His life for us laid meekly down.

Blessed Healer, all our burdens lighten,
Give us peace. Thine own sweet peace, we pray!
Keep us near Thee till morn shall brighten,
And all the mists and shadows flee away!

November Knitting

A Celtic Knot Cloche to match my charcoal gray winter coat....
Striped Socks for Braden....
finally! a successful pair!

This is a rescue from the knitting basket of "flops"....

anything can be fixed with

handmade lace and antique buttons, no?

Of course, it really won't do for my boys....

hmmm.....

Hope and Healing

Earlier this week, I was so blessed to be able to meet Becky. Her blog has encouraged me by her example of joy even after repeated devastating tradegy. She has just finished writing a book, Hope and Healing after Pregnancy Loss, and I am priveliged to have read through the rough draft. After reading it, and meeting her it is clear that God has healed her. She is not bitter, not wounded, not scarred or damaged.....but stronger, alive and joyful again.

I can't reccommend her book enough......it's full of practical, real-life help. And it's so good coming from someone who's been there. If you'd like to read it, let me know!

Fragile

Now easily crushed, stomped to dust,

caught by the lightest wind and blown away.

I was not always like this, was I?

Childlike in all the wrong ways....

needy, demanding, and easily distraught,

unable to face the normal issues in life...

needing a nap by 10am.

*****

Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God,

you who have done great things.

Who, O God, is like you?

Though you have made me see troubles,

many and bitter,

you will restore my life again;

from the depths of the earth

you will again bring me up.

You will increase my honor

and comfort me once again.

Psalms 71:19-21

In One Word

Where is your cell phone? countertop
Your hair colour? Auburn

Your mother? pretty

Your father? funny

Your favourite thing? sunshine
Your dream last night? stillness
Your dream goal? Joyful

The room you're in? Cold

Your hobby? photography

Your fear? depression

Where do you want to be in 6 years? Debt-free

Where were you last night? Starbucks
What you're not? svelte

One of your wish-list items? Shoes
Where you grew up? happy

The last thing you did? cooked

What are you wearing? coat

Your TV? ick.

Your computer? time warp

Can't live without? Jesus
Your mood? pensive

Missing someone? Ellie

Your car? gas-hog
Something you're not wearing? earmuffs

Favourite shop? Yarn Store

Your summer? beautiful
Love someone? my boys

Love/Hate Relationship? T-Tapp

Current addiction? blogging
Your favourite colour? Brown

When is the last time you laughed? Last night

When is the last time you cried? this morning

Memories from a Wonderful Weekend

It's so much easier to have fun when I'm not alone.....

his childlike spirit is contagious.....

I did this, too!

It's a Free Gift

Everyone needs an 11 foot handmade scarf....
comment and you're in....
drawing will be held on Thanksgiving Day!

Trust

Deuteronomy 3:24
"O Sovereign LORD, you have begun to show to your servant your greatness and your strong hand. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and mighty works you do?"

What's NOT helpful?

The broil function on my oven, that's what.

I should be banned from that knob....

I always visualize gently toasting the bread,

browning the biscuits, or crisping the top of the muffins.

This is to remind myself,

next time I think I'm ready to handle it,

"Just step away from the broiler, Ma'am!"

p.s. they're not chocolate cupcakes, but corn muffins! I bet you would have never guessed, right?

From the Rocking Chair

Usually, when in my living room,

I sit on the couch, eyes looking down and in,

boys snuggled up on each side, reading aloud.

Yesterday I was surprised by a change of perspective.....

and inspired to enjoy the outward view.

Baby Blessing

Offering hospitality for my mom and sister's birthdays

came with a side benefit today....

my nephew Brogan (5 1/2 months old already!)

taking his afternoon nap

on my shoulder.

How is it that one hour

with this precious little man

fills my heart so?

One hour of tiny sighs, dreaming with a smile,

tiny fist on my neck, his eyelashes curling,

and ears so sweetly formed.

Oh, how I'm feeling it...

the blessing of baby love!

Happy Saturday

This morning, we woke up silly.

Believe me, that doesn't happen very often!

Now, Mr. Wonderful is often very silly,

but I am ashamed to say that very rarely

does the bug cross my immune defense system.

Today was a happy exception!
A day full of fun,
and ending with my favorite meal
*waffles*
and football in the rain!

***note to self *** Be more silly!