Rose Angel

This is my little angel

a gift, that came at a perfect time

from my friend, Rose

Isn't this just so sweet how she personalizes it.

I love her. I so appreciate the workmanship
involved in handmade thing.
She is so sweet...and pink !!!
She has a spot of prominence on my tree.
I do think I am going to keep her out after Christmas.
Why ?
She is a reminder to me to listen to the Lord
when HE tells me to do such and such for someone.
My friend, Rose, listened and her gift was exactly what I needed that day.
~~~ooOoo~~
ALSO...when I got her, I teared up...
my husband said: " I see a blog post coming"
I think he's got me figured out, that sweet guy of mine.
Deby

dots and more dots

My husband helped me recover the cushions on my kitchen chairs.

TWO have RED dots--TWO have PINK dots

It is oilcloth, hence the shine coming off the picture

I love the look, as I am a lover of polka dots

I just had to sneak a bit of Christmas in this picture...

hmmmm...having some of the oilcloth left,

not sure what I am going to do with it.

Any ideas?

Deby

Visit with our daughter

We started our day with a lesson on make-up

at BareEscentuals-Bare Minerals

This is the kind I use, and now she does.

It was fun for her as she was celebrating her birthday weekend.

I love the natural look you get with their products.

We also did our favorite thing:

THRIFT STORES...sorry no pics

Missy with our "grands" nephew & nieces" friends of the family

It was Missy's birthday and soon our grandson's *Issac*

Melissa and my beloved coming out of 7-11 with

our favorite coffee, or should I say much cheaper than

"4-bucks "

if you know what I mean

It was her birthday, and I got her this silly crown...

not the best picture as we tend to close our eyes

but thought I would share.
These two days went by TOO FAST

for this mom, moi

I miss her already

Thanks to her husband Mark, who let his wife have some

mother and daughter time.

I will treasure it forever.

soup and chili

I love SOUP, almost all kinds.

Good old fashioned Campbells tomato soup was a staple in our house when I was growing up.

My mom would sometimes add, cooked macaroni, or rice....YUMMMMMM

I still love it, HOT...

Another favorite CHILI
Homemade chili, I make a taco soup that is like chili
boy is it good , HOT....

They remind me of this scripture:

Revelation 3:16
So then because thou art lukewarm,
and neither cold nor hot,
I will spue thee out of my mouth.

ooOoo

I pray that I am not a lukewarm Christian,
it is my earnest prayer.
~~Deby

Shame on Washington State

This is the sign that is placed by the Nativity in the Capital building in Washington State. It is from the atheists. This is also the state that passed the assisted suicide law last month. SHAME..SHAME..shame....
You know the Atheists or others can pick their own day. Why is this allowed ???? IT is a shame to our country. IF we did this on a holiday that other middle eastern religions celebrate , can you imagine the world wide comments.
Washington State is one of the most UNCHURCHED states in the country. It is either #1 or #2. Are you looking for a mission field ???? Well, there is one right here in our own country, good old Latte' land, home of Starbucks and Microsoft. We need church planters here, we need pastors willing to help in this state. My state, needs PRAYER and in the meantime...please feel free to call the Governor. Her name is Christine Gregoire and her number is 360 902-4111. Be polite. Or email her here (thanks Cathy)
oh my, this is shameful. I am embarrassed to be a citizen of Washington State.
I will not publish comments that disagree with my post. My blog is my blog and I love the Lord and will pray, just thought you all should know.

The ONLY way

John 14:6

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:

no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

~~~~oooOooo~~~~

I am sharing this scripture for someone who

reads my blog. Someone who thinks there are other

ways to get to Heaven--or has lost their way

by false theology. Beware, even the elect is being

deceived these days, it is heartbreaking

and YET, more reason to stay in the WORD,

to guard your mind.

Please be careful....

I guess this is a reminder for all of us,

not just a certain blog reader.

Deby

Have you ever?

This is going around and thought it would be a easy blog post.
You BOLD the ones you HAVE done, think I will change the color
on mine.


1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland/world
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang/played a solo
11. Bungee jumped(NEVER WANT TO)
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables(tomatoes in Italy, and basil)
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort--I've built lots of snow people but never a snow fort.
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping (stupid teenager)
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse--I always intend to do this and then end up forgetting.
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied..WORKING on this, matter of the heart
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David in person
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted--I haven't, but my animals have! (o;
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies? ate my share too
62. Gone whale watching
63. Gotten flowers for no reason, Saturday from my husband
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp (Dachau, very sobering)
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy--Bride doll
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt,learning now
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job...no I quit first :-(
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle,my husband's in our foolish days.
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem-----No but Ephesus, Tarsus, Antioch
84. Had your picture in the newspaper,.. engagement announcement
85. Read the entire Bible...finished this year, only 3rd time thus far.
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
89. Saved someone’s life...by leading them to the Lord, and therefore having eternal life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one.....yes 4 dear family members are in heaven in the past 4 1/2 years
94. Made a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee

Now if you do this let me know so I can visit yours

God is always good

Psalms 100:5

For the LORD is good;

his mercy is everlasting;

and his truth endureth to all generations.

~oOo~

Again, thank you for all your prayers

for our family at this time.

Thank you--Happy thanksgiving

Thank you for all the sweet words, I am overwhelmed at

your love for me and my family. Most of us have never met,

I feel like I know most of you though, your sweet spirit and love for

the Lord, comes through *loud and clear*

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

I will be with my sisters and Lorin's wife

~Deby

This is a recent picture that I will always treasure.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

In every thing give thanks:

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Miss you already, Lorin

Lorin

Born November 24th

Graduated to HEAVEN November 24th.

My youngest brother

Husband of Brooke, twin of Lisa

He is having a sweet reunion with our parents and our other brother Billy.

I miss him already, we are sad but KNOW he is in Heaven.

HE is whole, and not in pain.

Thank you to my sister, Susie who gave him

round the clock Hospice Care,

she tenderly cared for him like no other could.

Lorin was surrounded by many of us who loved him

as he passed over to Heaven.

Our hearts are heavy

BUT we KNOW where he is.

Lorin is in Heaven

we, who are still here on earth,

will mourn our loss but rejoice in his graduation day.

Here is Lisa's tribute to our brother, her twin.

~*~*~*~*~

Job 1:21

And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb,

and naked shall I return thither:

the LORD gave,

and the LORD hath taken away;

blessed be the name of the LORD.

The law is the law

This is long I know, but will give you something to think about.

THE LAW IS THE LAW!

So Be It!
THE LAW IS THE LAW
So " if " the US government determines that it is against the
law for the words "under God" to be on our money, then,
so be it.
And " if " that same government decides that the
"Ten Commandments"
are not to be used in or on a
government installation, then,
so be it.
I say, "so be it," because I would like to be a
law abiding US citizen.
I say, "so be it," because I would like to think that
smarter people than I are in positions to make good decisions.
I would like to think that those people have the
American public's best interests at heart.
BUT, YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE I'D LIKE?
Since we can't pray to God, can't Trust in God and cannot post His Commandments in Government buildings ,

I don't believe the Government and its
employees should participate in the
Easter and Christmas
celebrations which honor the God
that our government
is eliminating from many facets of American life.
I'd like my mail delivered on Christmas, Good Friday, Thanksgiving & Easter.

After all, it's just another day.
I'd like the "US Supreme Court to be in session on Christmas, Good Friday, Thanksgiving & Easter as
well as Sundays." After all, it's just another day.
I'd like the Senate and the House of Representatives
to not have to worry about getting home for the "Christmas Break."

After all it's just another day.
I'm thinking that a lot of my taxpayer dollars could be saved,

if all government offices & services would
work on Christmas, Good Friday & Easter. It shouldn't cost any overtime since those would be just like any other day of the week

to a government that is trying to be "politically correct."
In fact....
I think that our government should work on Sundays

(initially set aside for worshipping God...)

because, after all, our government says that
it should be just another day....
What do you all think????
If this idea gets to enough people, maybe our elected
officials will stop giving in to the "minority opinions"
and begin, once again, to represent the "majority"
of ALL of the American people.
SO BE IT...........
Please Dear Lord,
Give us the help needed to keep you in our country!
'Amen' and 'Amen'

God's way to peace

Isaiah 26:3

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace,

whose mind is stayed on thee:

because he trusteth in thee.

~oooOooo~

God's WORD...

HIS WORD is ALIVE

and has the answers for

ALL of life's

SITUATIONS

~~~this

I know to be TRUE, I HOPE you do too.

Time to order

I am almost finished reading my Bible through in a year. I did speed it up so I would be done early. I think this is the best way I have ever done it. It is easy to use and creates it's own bookmarks and you mark off the boxes everyday. This college, Faith Baptist Bible College ,offers them for free. Click here to order yours, you can also order multiples. It sure has been a great way to get through the WORD......Deby

the winners are

thank you to all that entered

I went to Random.org and used their Random number generator

SO here are the winners:

Susan B.

Tami

Sharon (The Shepherd's House)

Sharon (Rose of Sharon)

Cathy

Please email me your addresses and I will try to mail ASAP

Thanks again ladies

~deby

Dinner and quilting at Rose's--ADDED more at the end

This is my sweet friend, Rose.

She is teaching me the basics of crazy quilting.

She arranged this get together without big planning.

She had the time, could we come over for lessons and dinner?

My answer, "YES"

She is so talented and patient.

Step by step...oh this is fun. I hand sewed it, which I loved.
Rose has such a gentle, kind way she radiates her love of the Lord.
She is an example to me.

Do you notice the China ?
She uses it EVERYDAY
I think that fact alone affected me so much.
Life is short
USE YOUR CHINA
or....... Whatever you are *saving*

A collage she made from cards and this and that
hanging in her bathroom. I love it.
~*~*~*~*~
This was the best time that I have had since we have moved here.
I felt like I was in a Grace Livingston Hill book.
My husband and her beloved husband talked for hours, they *clicked* too.
Ladies, this was more of a last minute type invitation,
we had leftovers, her house was not immaculate,time flew
the sweetness of her home and her

hospitality and sweet heart
were an example to me.

I have much to learn as a 50 something lady.
We were there over 6 hours
It seemed like minutes.
I came home with a quilt block done(another post)
I came home with scraps for another
then last night at church she found some more fabric scraps that she thought I would like.
I am so thankful
Rose, an example of a Proverbs 31 woman.
I have much to learn
Praying the Lord will provide a Rose for you too.
You will be blessed.
~~Deby

Today I read a great post by Mrs. Julie Fink

I feel it really goes with mine

and would love for you to take a minute and go read it.

I would have to say that indeed, Rose is a very WISE woman
btw...giveaway is just down a couple posts.
Today is the last day..I will pick names later.

Praising the Lord

Psalms 104:33

I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live:

I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

~~~~~~oOo~~~~~

My heart's desire

Through the Valleys of Life Through the Mountain Tops.

~~~Deby

btw: giveaway is under this post

Get ready for Christmas Giveaway

I have made the potato soup recipe from this book

EASY and so good.

IF you would like a copy of this book,

leave a comment

I have 5 to send off

Want a 2nd chance mention it on your blog and link back to this post.

Let me know if you do this.

I will draw names on Monday the 17th.

I will need a email to contact you.

NOW to put a TWIST on this.....you know me

want another chance to win

on a different comment, name 5 things you are Thankful for.

What kind of blogger are you?

I am SORRY...I took this quiz off(what kind of blogger are you) this morning
when I saw the ads that came with the quiz when you clicked on it....I will not promote such things on my blog. I left up the title as a warning if you see that quiz anywhere else....
soooooo......I can't repost...I am off for *THAT TEST*....and
had a horrible night.
Deby

Thank you

THANK YOU

Veterans

for your service

PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE

especially to my

Husband and Two Sons.

Your sacrifice has, and is appreciated

Our country Honors you today and everyday.

my week-sort of

Well, I am so blessed that my husband is taking some more vacation time off this week. He had so much saved up, he didn't have much choice.

We love spending time together and even though there are no grandiose plans it will be wonderful having him home.

We *might* put our Christmas stuff up. There are no rules on this.....come on..no groans...

I have scaled back so much and we do have some DRY days coming, so WHY NOT, I ask?

I have an appt. this week. You might guess from the photo what it is...all I am going to say is :

"eewwwww-YUCK"....although I am thankful as this, like the mammorgram is something that saves lives.

So...not a very homemakey or spiritual kind of post, just a peek into our life this week....any plans going on for you that you want to share?

~deby

encouragement from the WORD

Ephesians 6:10
Finally, my brethren,
be strong in the Lord,
and in the power of his might.
~*~*~*~
Have a great Lord's Day
~deby

Dog advice for our new prez-elect

Lightening up this morning.

Our new president elect has promised his daughters a dog if he won.

I think that is a great idea.

I am a dog lover (cats are okay too)

So.....to start a fun discussion

Please tell us

WHAT KIND of DOG would you recommend?

WHY

You can have real answers or be humorous.

just be sure to read the comments

they just might put a smile on your face.

~Deby

My choice:

My daughter has a Morkie, Maltese and Yorkie (click to see)

She is so smart and a little heartier than a Yorkie.

So I think that would be my choice.

AND YOURS?

~~MRI.....added more to this post

I have been so thankful for the prayers and concerns
of you my blog readers.
I did get my MRI results.
Without going into all the details, I have some stuff going on in my back, degenerative and bulging disks. She said my back is a real mess.
I have Tarlov cysts (link included)that are causing much pain, in the sacrum area .
Head MRI, abnormal no tumors,but affecting cognitive skills
SOOOOO....
I am headed off to a neurologist.
Can I share the JOY in all of this.
MY doctors appointment was the best I have ever had.
My doctor is a Christian.
She listened.
She understood.
There is a reason for my intense pain and loss of cognitive skills.
So, it could be worse. Many of you face much more than this,
it is just so nice to get answers.
She has also recommend a few things I should be taken to supplement my diet.
She gave me a hug before I left, how about that one?
I left her office almost in tears,
tears of joy and thankfulness to finally get some answers.
So right now I will go to the neurologist, a pain clinic and physical therapy.
Praising the Lord for answers.
~~deby
keep a eye on my blog...a giveaway coming soon.....
that is UNLESS the Rapture happens...which would be
much better than ANYTHING I could EVER give away,amen !!

~~After

Psalms 34:1

I will bless the LORD at all times:

his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

~*~*~*~

I am sad for our country, at the level

of discernment, ESPECIALLY amongst CHRISTIANS.

So my thoughts this morning are these:

*God is in Control

*HE is unfolding HIS plan through the ages

*GET INTO THE WORD, now more than EVER

1 Thessalonians 5:18

In every thing give thanks:

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus

concerning you.

~*~

WE ARE ALL MISSONARIES

Even more so now

~~deby

My state, Washington

voted in *assisted suicide*

shame, shame

Why I am voting Mc Cain

IF this were the ONLY REASON

this

WOULD BE ENOUGH

I am PRO-LIFE

GOD IS PRO-LIFE

Abortion stops a beating heart

~*~*~*~*~*~

Isaiah 5:20

Woe unto them that call evil good,

and good evil; that put darkness for light,

and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet,

and sweet for bitter!

~*~*~*~*~*~

There are SOOOO many reasons

I am voting McCain

another would be

I am

Anti-socialism-Marxism

~*~*~*~

PRAY for our COUNTRY