I have been overwhelmed by business (anxiety) lately, so I apologize for this simple post.
Smile. Be nice today. You never know what the other person is going through, and you could be the one person who is kind to them today.
Blessings.
Category: thoughts
Pictures
Recently I discovered this photo of my precious family from a year ago at Easter. Dates are a bit off but at least a year ago.
Pictures are important with weight loss. Most of the time, for me anyway, pictures are something that I made sure that I was either in the back of the group or just picture of my head was showing.
Not anymore. I will post more of a much smaller me after this weekend.
Blessings.
National Sibling Day
National Sibling Day is today.
My sister Carmen and me in Germany 1972. She passed two years later. This is one of my favorite pictures of us.
Blessings.
Sunday Thought
“Be thankful for quiet days, when nothing special seems to be happening. Instead of being bored by the lack of action, use times of routine to seek My Face. Although this is an invisible transaction, it speaks volumes in spiritual realms. Moreover, you are richly blessed when you walk trustingly with Me through the routines of your day.” Jesus Calling by Sarah Young (reference Psalm 105:4)
Most of the time the quiet bothers me, but especially when the kids were little. They were getting into something they shouldn’t or they were napping. It didn’t happen often. I used to wake up about a hour earlier than they would so I could have some quiet time. I don’t have to do that now.
I miss the noise of little ones. I will hopefully have a grandchild one day, but for now quiet. David and I have settled into our separate rooms, and for the most part, it is wonderful. I get to have my space, and he can have his own space. Time away. But it is quiet.
I need to get back into a routine where I seek Him first. To begin my day in prayer, not just end the day in prayer.
I have been successful in maintaining some of the new routines with my health, and schedule. This should have been a priority. No negative affirmations. So…tomorrow is another day full of opportunities for success and trust in Him.
Blessings!
Translations
I have lots of small items from my Mom that when I see them brings instant happy memories. These plaques are one of those memories, now happily hanging in my craft room by the door.
So that you can read them:
The translations are not great as I used Google Translator, and, well just in general. I have looked them up several times, and finally was smart enough to write the translations on the back to remember them.
#1: If the man follows his wife, the sky remains clear and blue!
#2: The sun is shinning on your house. However, it looks like rain, so the umbrella instantly spanned and was happy in every weather.
#3: The early bird catches the worm; those who sleep longer remain healthy.
Again, the translations are wonky, and my Mom would translate them a little differently basically editing them when she spoke.
Hanging by the door reminds me of my Mom, and her German quirks. Love them all.
Blessings!
Sunday Thought
“I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content—whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me. Still, you did well by sharing with me in my hardship.” Philippians 4:12-14 (HCSB)
We don’t have much money at our disposal right now, and we are working on staying on budget. We have budgeted groceries, yard care, 5k’s and dinner out. It hasn’t been easy, but we are seeing a bit of light in this tunnel.
Our yard guy hasn’t been by in a long while (we don’ t have a lawn mower as of yet), and he is very reasonable with price for what he does (when he shows). David was approached by Chris (don’t know him or his last name), this past week as he was going by neighborhoods to earn some money mowing grass. We don’t keep cash on us, as we will just spend it. So David asked if he would come back on Friday to mow for $25.00.
Chris showed, and mowed the yard (well the weeds are down). David paid him in cash $20.00 and $5 in quarters – ha, but cash is cash and a promise held. We were blessed by helping him help us.
Don’t ever tell me you are hungry, or don’t have money for food. I am so the person that will go home and purge my pantry, freezer and give it to you. I will also make you a meal if not two. David’s heart is just as big as mine when it comes to those in need. We just have to help. We don’t do it to brag or to get something in return. We feel blessed to help.
Sharing in hardship, with a happy heart.
Sunday Blessings.
April Fool’s Day
“Today is April Fool’s Day! So believe nothing and trust no one. Just like any other day, right?” – unknown
Happy Saturday.
Wooden Spools & Buttons
My Mom grew up in Germany, and for her trade she became a seamstress. Her sewing basket has been in my closet for years, and I have gone to it for a variety of items, but really hadn’t paid it attention. She has a ton of items in it, but that is for another day.
So when I was going through my basket to sort, and organize (mainly buttons, and safety pins), I discovered these (cream and purple) wooden spools. They still have the original stickers on the top of them.
I also combined all of the buttons from a basket in the closet, to the ones in both my sewing basket and my Mom’s. I wanted to put them in a see through container but something cute. I found this jelly jar in my kitchen cabinet, and I love the way it looks both on the cabinet with the wooden spools.
I love finding pieces of memories of my family that I can incorporate into my space. I love seeing these items and thinking of sweet times with my mom. It’s the little things.
Blessings!
Craft Room – Part 6
We brought in a shelving unit from the garage (cleaned up), and placed it behind the door. I have just placed my stamp sets, ribbon, markers, reference books, files full of stickers sets, and scrapbook sized paper on the shelves. I am so thankful that the bookcase fits beautifully, and at no additional cost, really budget friendly and re-purposed.
The closet fabric board has been updated with my latest 5k registration, and the four leaf clover I found. The three small plaques are from my Mom from Germany. 
Inside, we added another file cabinet (from the attic), and have organized the placement of files, phone books (church, and old hometown), and seasonal decor boxes.
The cabinet space holds all of the knitting and photo albums that need finishing.
My computer area is nicely finished I think (for now anyway). The painting on the left was done with former co-workers at a painting party. Not great, but I have never called myself an artist with paintings especially. The magnetic sign says “If it’s not in the scrapbook, it didn’t happen.” that Beth gave me years ago. Precious friends in Arkansas (Christmas trip) on a new Razorback frame. And then Tink (used to hang in the master bedroom). I love how this area seems to stay organized.
The craft table side of the room is still a work in progress. I haven’t decided yet what to do above the table, or have worked on the bins yet. Once I find my stool for the desk, and have some more free time (ha!) this should get organized. The plastic tub under the desk is stuff I need to either Ebay, or donate. Have to sort it as well, but that is another day.
Again, progress. Little by little, bit by bit it is coming together. I love spending time here on the weekends especially first thing in the morning. Quiet. Mine.
Blessings!
Kitchen Helps: Aluminum Foil
Did you know that there are tabs at each end of the any aluminum foil box to secure the roll from coming out when you pull on the foil?
I didn’t discover this until a couple of years ago, and thought I would pass along the information. Check any product rolls (clear wrap too), and they should have the tabs at the end to help you not to get frustrated.
Blessings.
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