tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75817952557460000642024-03-13T10:42:54.471-07:00Dawn's Blog...Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.comBlogger913125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-3899202146142253222011-06-30T03:02:00.001-07:002011-07-02T17:51:11.324-07:00<div class="zemanta-img"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41394843@N02/4064244017"><img title="Road" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2571/4064244017_7b141fd79c_m.jpg" alt="Road" /></a></div><br/>Today, over at Faith Barista, we are jamming about encouragement. We are discussing the topic where we feel we could use a little (or a lot) encouragement. Truth be told, couldn't we all use some?<br/><br/>*************<br/><br/>I love to travel. The thought of the open road gets me all excited.<br/><br/>I love to meet people. I love to hear stories. I love to write.<br/><br/>I love vintage. Treasure finding. Flea markets. Decorating.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.gypsyville.com/our_story.asp">The Junk Gypsies</a> are my heroes.<br/><br/>East coast, <a class="zem_slink" title="Maryland" href="http://www.history.com/topics/maryland" rel="historycom">Maryland</a> girl. Down home, <a class="zem_slink" title="Tennessee" href="http://www.history.com/topics/tennessee" rel="historycom">Tennessee</a> woman. <a class="zem_slink" title="Mid West (Western Australia)" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-28.0,114.0&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-28.0,114.0%20%28Mid%20West%20%28Western%20Australia%29%29&t=h" rel="geolocation">Mid-West</a> mama, lovin' <a class="zem_slink" title="Ohio" href="http://www.history.com/topics/ohio" rel="historycom">Ohio</a>.<br/><br/>Kickin' it up in <a class="zem_slink" title="Cowboy boot" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowboy_boot" rel="wikipedia">cowboy boots</a> in <a class="zem_slink" title="Texas" href="http://www.history.com/topics/texas" rel="historycom">Texas</a>. In awe of the <a class="zem_slink" title="Teton Range" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=43.7411111111,-110.801666667&spn=0.1,0.1&q=43.7411111111,-110.801666667%20%28Teton%20Range%29&t=h" rel="geolocation">Tetons</a> in <a class="zem_slink" title="Jackson, Wyoming" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=43.4752777778,-110.769166667&spn=0.1,0.1&q=43.4752777778,-110.769166667%20%28Jackson%2C%20Wyoming%29&t=h" rel="geolocation">Jackson Hole, Wyoming</a>. Love 'em all.<br/><br/>I love living in the country and the every day of small town life.<br/><br/>I thrill at the bright lights and diversity and interesting shops in the cities.<br/><br/>I am passionate about rights for the disabled. I want to help where I can.<br/><br/>I am constantly in awe of my Jesus. His name is above all others.<br/><br/>I'm not ashamed of the gospel of <a class="zem_slink" title="Jesus" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus" rel="wikipedia">Jesus Christ</a>.<br/><br/>Life has been a roller coaster. A heartache and a party.<br/><br/>Love. Laughter. And Mud. (nobody's perfect)<br/><br/>So, that is kind of me....as best as I can describe myself.<br/><br/>I guess, at age 43, I pretty much know <strong>who</strong> I am. What I like. People I love.<br/><br/>But, <strong>where</strong> do I fit in? <strong>How</strong> do I meld together my talents with my interests?<br/><br/>Is anyone out there, "living the life"? Do you wake up in the morning, knowing you<br/><br/>are exactly where you are supposed to be? Doing what you love?<br/><br/>I know, no one's life is perfect......and I wouldn't want perfect anyway. That's boring.<br/><br/>How do <em>you</em> live out <em>your</em> dreams?<br/><br/>Please share your advice. I read every comment.<br/><br/>Your words matter.<br/><br/>They really do.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.faithbarista.com"><br/><br/><img title="FaithBarista_FreshJamBadgeG" src="http://www.faithbarista.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/FaithBarista_FreshJamBadgeG.jpg" alt="FaithBarista_FreshJamBadgeG" width="468" height="59" /><br/><br/></a><br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://denimdevotion.wordpress.com/2011/06/28/the-journey-from-christian-nice-girl-to-gods-good-woman-paul-coughlin/">The Journey from Christian Nice Girl to God's Good Woman - Paul Coughlin</a> (denimdevotion.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://trinitymilford.wordpress.com/2011/05/09/out-on-the-emmaus-road/">Out on the Emmaus Road</a> (trinitymilford.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://thismamathing.wordpress.com/2011/06/29/road-tripping-with-a-baby/">Road Tripping with a Baby</a> (thismamathing.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://blog.thedaysman.com/2011/06/06/songs-for-the-road/">songs for the road</a> (thedaysman.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2011/06/29/naming-my-traveling-the-american-road-ride/">Naming My Traveling the American Road Ride</a> (gadling.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://gibsongirl247.wordpress.com/2011/06/15/reflecting-the-son/">Reflecting The Son</a> (gibsongirl247.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://briancoatney.com/2011/06/27/a-van-a-dog-and-some-left-over-pizza/">A Van a Dog and Some Left Over Pizza</a> (briancoatney.com)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-6604902108426053282011-06-29T03:08:00.001-07:002011-07-02T17:50:59.432-07:00Why?<div class="zemanta-img"><br/><div class="mceTemp"><dl class="wp-caption alignright"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/16389173@N06/3718789722"><img title="Why on car" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2524/3718789722_8800a8f2a3_m.jpg" alt="Why on car" width="240" height="180" /></a></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd zemanta-img-attribution"></dd></dl></div><br/></div><br/>I've spent a lot of my life asking questions. Not always out loud. I want to know the "why" behind things. What is the reasoning? What is the point?<br/><br/>How come? Why not? Are you sure? Does this make sense? Is this right? What do you think?<br/><br/>I still wrestle with the "why" questions of life.<br/><br/>This past year, in the Grief Share group that I facilitate with my husband, one lady (that speaks on the <a class="zem_slink" title="DVD" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD" rel="wikipedia">DVD</a>) talked about the fact that she is directionally challenged, can't program her own <a class="zem_slink" title="Videocassette recorder" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Videocassette_recorder" rel="wikipedia">VCR</a>, and doesn't know how to change the oil in her car... and yet she expects to understand the why of her husband's death? She went on to say that if she, who had difficulty with day to day chores, could understand <a class="zem_slink" title="God" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God" rel="wikipedia">God</a> and how He thinks, wouldn't that make God small? Wouldn't that be putting the God of the universe in a neat, little, <a class="zem_slink" title="Understanding" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Understanding" rel="wikipedia">understandable</a> box? We as humans with finite minds will never be able to completely understand an infinite God.<br/><br/>To hear her speak was humbling...<br/><br/>because, so many times<em> that is me</em>.<br/><br/>I was reminded... once again...<br/><br/><strong><em>“For my <a class="zem_slink" title="Thought" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thought" rel="wikipedia">thoughts</a> are not your thoughts, </em></strong><br/><strong><em> neither are your ways my ways,” </em></strong><br/><strong><em> declares the LORD. </em></strong><br/><strong><em>As the heavens are higher than the earth, </em></strong><br/><strong><em> so are my ways higher than your ways </em></strong><br/><strong><em> and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55: 8-9 <a class="zem_slink" title="New International Version" href="http://www.niv.org" rel="homepage">NIV</a></em></strong><br/><br/><a class="zem_slink" title="Yes, Lord" href="http://www.amazon.com/Yes-Lord-Harald-Bredesen/dp/0892744553%3FSubscriptionId%3D0G81C5DAZ03ZR9WH9X82%26tag%3Dzemanta-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0892744553" rel="amazon">Yes, Lord</a>.<br/><br/>And I am humbled.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff162/annvoskamp/subalbumone/walkwithhimwednesdays2-1.jpg" alt="" /></a><br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://gibsongirl247.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/a-perfect-plan/">A Perfect Plan</a> (gibsongirl247.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://westernthm.wordpress.com/2011/06/28/should-we-really-try-to-understand-the-trinity/">Should we really try to understand the Trinity?</a> (westernthm.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://livingingraceland.wordpress.com/2011/06/10/grief/">Grief</a> (livingingraceland.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.popmatters.com/pm/feature/139557-last-night-a-trap-boy-saved-my-life-t.i.s-urban-legend/">Last Night a Trap Boy Saved My Life: T.I.'s Urban Legend (Feature)</a> (popmatters.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://ask.metafilter.com/183796/So-much-grief">So much grief</a> (ask.metafilter.com)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-16287421870705555592011-06-29T03:08:00.000-07:002011-07-02T17:50:59.432-07:00Why?<div class="zemanta-img"><br/><div class="mceTemp"><dl class="wp-caption alignright"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/16389173@N06/3718789722"><img title="Why on car" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2524/3718789722_8800a8f2a3_m.jpg" alt="Why on car" width="240" height="180" /></a></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd zemanta-img-attribution"></dd></dl></div><br/></div><br/>I've spent a lot of my life asking questions. Not always out loud. I want to know the "why" behind things. What is the reasoning? What is the point?<br/><br/>How come? Why not? Are you sure? Does this make sense? Is this right? What do you think?<br/><br/>I still wrestle with the "why" questions of life.<br/><br/>This past year, in the Grief Share group that I facilitate with my husband, one lady (that speaks on the <a class="zem_slink" title="DVD" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD" rel="wikipedia">DVD</a>) talked about the fact that she is directionally challenged, can't program her own <a class="zem_slink" title="Videocassette recorder" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Videocassette_recorder" rel="wikipedia">VCR</a>, and doesn't know how to change the oil in her car... and yet she expects to understand the why of her husband's death? She went on to say that if she, who had difficulty with day to day chores, could understand <a class="zem_slink" title="God" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God" rel="wikipedia">God</a> and how He thinks, wouldn't that make God small? Wouldn't that be putting the God of the universe in a neat, little, <a class="zem_slink" title="Understanding" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Understanding" rel="wikipedia">understandable</a> box? We as humans with finite minds will never be able to completely understand an infinite God.<br/><br/>To hear her speak was humbling...<br/><br/>because, so many times<em> that is me</em>.<br/><br/>I was reminded... once again...<br/><br/><strong><em>“For my <a class="zem_slink" title="Thought" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thought" rel="wikipedia">thoughts</a> are not your thoughts, </em></strong><br/><strong><em> neither are your ways my ways,” </em></strong><br/><strong><em> declares the LORD. </em></strong><br/><strong><em>As the heavens are higher than the earth, </em></strong><br/><strong><em> so are my ways higher than your ways </em></strong><br/><strong><em> and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55: 8-9 <a class="zem_slink" title="New International Version" href="http://www.niv.org" rel="homepage">NIV</a></em></strong><br/><br/><a class="zem_slink" title="Yes, Lord" href="http://www.amazon.com/Yes-Lord-Harald-Bredesen/dp/0892744553%3FSubscriptionId%3D0G81C5DAZ03ZR9WH9X82%26tag%3Dzemanta-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0892744553" rel="amazon">Yes, Lord</a>.<br/><br/>And I am humbled.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff162/annvoskamp/subalbumone/walkwithhimwednesdays2-1.jpg" alt="" /></a><br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://gibsongirl247.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/a-perfect-plan/">A Perfect Plan</a> (gibsongirl247.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://westernthm.wordpress.com/2011/06/28/should-we-really-try-to-understand-the-trinity/">Should we really try to understand the Trinity?</a> (westernthm.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://livingingraceland.wordpress.com/2011/06/10/grief/">Grief</a> (livingingraceland.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.popmatters.com/pm/feature/139557-last-night-a-trap-boy-saved-my-life-t.i.s-urban-legend/">Last Night a Trap Boy Saved My Life: T.I.'s Urban Legend (Feature)</a> (popmatters.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://ask.metafilter.com/183796/So-much-grief">So much grief</a> (ask.metafilter.com)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-24615531759379872672011-06-28T01:19:00.001-07:002011-07-02T17:50:59.432-07:00Sum...Sum...Summer Time!!! <br/><br/>It's summertime in the country. Here in the Mid-west we had a blazing week of heat earlier in the month, but since then it hasn't been so bad. I could live with the 70's and 80's--with no humidity. It would be fine with me if it could stay like that, say, until the end of September-- than get chilly. Okay, maybe I ask for a lot...<br/><br/>In the meantime I'm bringing you some more pictures for "Take Me Home Tuesday".<br/><br/> <br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3267.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5616" title="102_3267" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3267.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>The view directly across from the house.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3268.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5617" title="102_3268" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3268.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Is it just me, or doesn't that look kind of artistic?<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3264.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5618" title="102_3264" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3264.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3265.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5619" title="102_3265" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3265.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>My daughter mowing the yard this past weekend. She enjoyed herself.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3269.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5620" title="102_3269" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3269.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Ready to plant some more lavender.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3271.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5621" title="102_3271" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3271.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3275.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5622" title="102_3275" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3275.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3276.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5623" title="102_3276" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3276.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3277.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5624" title="102_3277" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3277.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3274.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5625" title="102_3274" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3274.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3270.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5626" title="102_3270" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3270.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3278.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5627" title="102_3278" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3278.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Home Sweet Home...<br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://bayareabloggers.wordpress.com/2011/04/28/summertime-sum-sum-sumertime/">Summertime, Sum, Sum, Sumertime......</a> (bayareabloggers.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://pastorcoleman.wordpress.com/2011/06/02/its-sum-sum-summertime/">It's Sum-sum-summertime</a> (pastorcoleman.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://omschild.wordpress.com/2011/06/20/sum-sum-summer-day-83/">Sum Sum Summer! (Day 83)</a> (omschild.wordpress.com)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-31393768423811984862011-06-28T01:19:00.000-07:002011-07-02T17:50:59.433-07:00Sum...Sum...Summer Time!!! <br/><br/>It's summertime in the country. Here in the Mid-west we had a blazing week of heat earlier in the month, but since then it hasn't been so bad. I could live with the 70's and 80's--with no humidity. It would be fine with me if it could stay like that, say, until the end of September-- than get chilly. Okay, maybe I ask for a lot...<br/><br/>In the meantime I'm bringing you some more pictures for "Take Me Home Tuesday".<br/><br/> <br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3267.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5616" title="102_3267" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3267.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>The view directly across from the house.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3268.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5617" title="102_3268" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3268.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Is it just me, or doesn't that look kind of artistic?<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3264.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5618" title="102_3264" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3264.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3265.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5619" title="102_3265" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3265.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>My daughter mowing the yard this past weekend. She enjoyed herself.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3269.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5620" title="102_3269" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3269.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Ready to plant some more lavender.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3271.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5621" title="102_3271" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3271.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3275.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5622" title="102_3275" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3275.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3276.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5623" title="102_3276" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3276.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3277.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5624" title="102_3277" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3277.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3274.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5625" title="102_3274" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3274.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3270.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5626" title="102_3270" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3270.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3278.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5627" title="102_3278" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3278.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Home Sweet Home...<br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://bayareabloggers.wordpress.com/2011/04/28/summertime-sum-sum-sumertime/">Summertime, Sum, Sum, Sumertime......</a> (bayareabloggers.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://pastorcoleman.wordpress.com/2011/06/02/its-sum-sum-summertime/">It's Sum-sum-summertime</a> (pastorcoleman.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://omschild.wordpress.com/2011/06/20/sum-sum-summer-day-83/">Sum Sum Summer! (Day 83)</a> (omschild.wordpress.com)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-1229832075853608502011-06-27T08:27:00.001-07:002011-07-02T17:51:11.335-07:00<div class="zemanta-img"><br/><br/>[caption id="" align="alignright" width="187" caption="Image by CaptPiper via Flickr"]<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/48600090482@N01/22733934"><img title="Picking Strawberries Again" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/19/22733934_4e4bb18304_m.jpg" alt="Picking Strawberries Again" width="187" height="240" /></a>[/caption]<br/><br/></div><br/>Wow. It's 4 o'clock in the afternoon and I am just getting around to blogging today. I've been busy...Mondays are always crazy.<br/><br/><strong><em>I have my good days and bad days just like every other <a class="zem_slink" title="Human" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human" rel="wikipedia">human being</a> on the face of the <a class="zem_slink" title="Earth" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth" rel="wikipedia">Earth</a>. And yet, I have so much good in my life...I am one of the blessed. Sometimes I forget that. In the grind of the every day, it is easy to overlook the best parts. The timeless, the priceless, the small moments. It occurred to me today that, hey, it's summertime in the country!!! There is a lot to be thankful for......and you know what? There always is</em></strong>.<br/><br/>*My <a class="zem_slink" title="Country Living" href="http://www.countryliving.com" rel="homepage">Country Living</a> magazine came in the mail<br/><br/>*The breezy day blowing the curtains away from the windows<br/><br/>*Purple toenail polish<br/><br/>*<a class="zem_slink" title="Sweet tea" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_tea" rel="wikipedia">Sweet Tea</a><br/><br/>*A new Daytimer/Organizer<br/><br/>*Favorite Dinner<br/><br/>*Kids that are healthy and happy (most of the time)<br/><br/>*Hearing my husband's voice on the phone<br/><br/>*Traveling safety<br/><br/>*Family ties<br/><br/>*Community<br/><br/>*<a class="zem_slink" title="Just Friends" href="http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/just-friends1994" rel="rottentomatoes">Friends</a><br/><br/>*Small town yard sale days<br/><br/>*For the friendly man in the truck that waved back at me<br/><br/>*Ice cream cones<br/><br/>*My son chatting with me online<br/><br/>*Hearing "I love you"<br/><br/>*The smell of lavender plants<br/><br/>*The air before a storm<br/><br/>*Running bare foot<br/><br/>*Sticky watermelon and juicy berries<br/><br/>*Waving flags<br/><br/>*Parades and fireworks<br/><br/>*Pick up trucks<br/><br/>*Riding with the windows down<br/><br/>*<a class="zem_slink" title="Hair (musical)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair_%28musical%29" rel="wikipedia">Hair</a> blowing in the wind<br/><br/>*Country roads<br/><br/>*Walks in the evening<br/><br/>*Playing with the dogs<br/><br/>*<a class="zem_slink" title="Sunsets" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunsets" rel="wikipedia">Sunsets</a><br/><br/>*Sunrises<br/><br/>*Crisp Sheets<br/><br/>*And sleepy nights.<br/><br/><em><strong>Yeah. It's good. Really good.</strong></em><br/><br/><a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff162/annvoskamp/multitudesonmondaysbutton2-1.jpg" alt="" /></a><br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://top5gonewild.com/2011/06/21/brooks-and-dunn-hillbilly-deluxe-official-full-length-country-music-video-with-lyrics/">Brooks And Dunn, "Hillbilly Deluxe." 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The village was having their community yard sale day.<br/><br/>I love to yard sale, <a class="zem_slink" title="Garage sale" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garage_sale" rel="wikipedia">tag sale</a>, <a class="zem_slink" title="Estate sale" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estate_sale" rel="wikipedia">estate sale</a>, junk shop....if it involves finding objects that "tell a story", I am your girl! I love to repurpose or reuse. My daughter and I wore our tennis shoes and hit the ground running. There were a lot of people out and about on this sunny, breezy Saturday in June. We also had the pleasure of watching hundreds of cyclists moving through Mount Victory during <a href="http://www.goba.com/">GOBA (Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure)</a>.<br/><br/>Not only was Mount Victory covered in yard sales, there are also many antique and odds and ends shops in Mount Victory. Everyone was in on the fun!<br/><br/>We saw some friends from church, met some store owners, and chatted with residents.<br/><br/>I had $45 to spend, money I had saved from a small job I had done...so, I was off to see what I could find within my budget.<br/><br/>Check out what I found...and by the way, I'm saving up for round two!<br/><br/> <br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3243.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5577" title="102_3243" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3243.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Please ignore the stack of magazines on the floor (I'm in the process of sorting those). I bought the chippy, shabby chic, green shelf for $12. It is the perfect size.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3245.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5578" title="102_3245" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3245.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Yes, I love chippy furniture. Not dilapidated, but worn. If this shelf could talk, what would it tell me?<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3244.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5579" title="102_3244" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3244.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Vintage table runner...lots of embroidery. For 10 cents!<br/><br/> <br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_32461.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5581" title="102_3246" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_32461.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Wooden box with handle. No nails used in this box, only wooden dowels. It is very sturdy.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3247.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5582" title="102_3247" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3247.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>A friend was selling old geography books, circa 1902. I snatched those up for 10 cents a piece. They are nice pieces for my antique book collection.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3252.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5583" title="102_3252" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3252.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Inside of book. I found an old test in the book...the student had been studying countries and their capitals.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3248.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5584" title="102_3248" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3248.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Yes, these are old bowling pins. They are solid wood and obviously well used. Hunks of wood out of them! I have good memories of bowling, and I thought they'd make interesting conversation pieces. Plus if there is ever an intruder I could knock him in the head with one of these and he'd be out cold. They are heavy!!!<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3251.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5585" title="102_3251" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3251.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Vintage game board. I liked the color. Also just a few cents:)<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3254.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5586" title="102_3254" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3254.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>These dominoes are old. Wooden. The paint is coming off in spots. The <a class="zem_slink" title="Statue of Liberty" href="http://www.history.com/topics/statue-of-liberty" rel="historycom">Statue of Liberty</a> is on the back of each one. I wonder who played with these?<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3249.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5587" title="102_3249" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3249.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a><br/><br/>My daughter found this is one of the shops. We came home and researched it. It is a medallion given to an <a class="zem_slink" title="Independent Order of Odd Fellows" href="http://www.ioof.org" rel="homepage">Odd Fellow</a>. The <a class="zem_slink" title="Odd Fellows" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odd_Fellows" rel="wikipedia">Odd Fellows</a> are an international fraternity that has been in <a class="zem_slink" title="North America" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=48.1666666667,-100.166666667&spn=1.0,1.0&q=48.1666666667,-100.166666667%20%28North%20America%29&t=h" rel="geolocation">North America</a> since the early 1800's. I'm not sure, but I think they might be similar to the <a class="zem_slink" title="Freemasonry" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemasonry" rel="wikipedia">Free Masons</a>. We are using this medallion as a curtain tie back. Also another great conversation piece.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3250.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5588" title="102_3250" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3250.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a><br/><br/>Now, this is not a typical <a class="zem_slink" title="Candlestick" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candlestick" rel="wikipedia">candle holder</a>. The base of the candle holder is made out of concrete. It is very heavy. I liked it because it was pretty, yet industrial...sort of.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3256.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5590" title="102_3256" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3256.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Being a former public school teacher, I have a thing for old class pictures. This one is from the turn of the last century.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3259.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5591" title="102_3259" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3259.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>No, this is not a broken, warped fork. The owner of one of the stores told us the story.... some people had been doing some excavating work in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and came across several of these types of forks. Come to find out, ladies had these type of forks made so that they could spear pickles and olives without getting messy. A crafter had copied those found forks, and made these. Now I have a very interesting fork to spear my pickles with. I can pretend I'm a Victorian woman when I use this. My husband thinks this looks dangerous.....it does sort of resemble a mini bayonet.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3260.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5592" title="102_3260" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3260.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a><br/><br/>Vintage table cloths and table runners. 10 cents/ea.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3262.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5593" title="102_3262" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3262.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Last, but not least...a beautiful floral print apron with a sheer overlay. I could so be a 1950's house wife if I could wear cute little aprons like this. Oh, okay....maybe not, but it was a thought. A fleeting thought, but a thought nonetheless. It's still really cute.<br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://pwillens.wordpress.com/2011/06/25/yard-sale/">Yard Sale!</a> (pwillens.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://livingonlessinthenorthwest.wordpress.com/2011/06/20/yard-sale-ing/">Treasure Hunting at Yard Sales</a> (livingonlessinthenorthwest.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://lifeislikeabowlofcherries.wordpress.com/2011/06/11/last-summers-yard-sale/">Last Summer's Yard Sale</a> (lifeislikeabowlofcherries.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://ginasmom.com/2011/06/09/a-yard-sale-with-a-difference/">A yard sale with a difference</a> (ginasmom.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://shanehalbach.com/2011/06/16/yard-sale/">Yard Sale</a> (shanehalbach.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://shoreacres.wordpress.com/2011/06/04/the-yard-sale-of-ideas/">The Yard Sale of Ideas</a> (shoreacres.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://ask.metafilter.com/188692/I-want-to-have-an-internet-yard-sale">I want to have an internet yard sale!</a> (ask.metafilter.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.b-townblog.com/2011/06/22/the-yard-sale-offering-50-off-from-july-4th-%25e2%2580%2593-9th-also-jael-heart-is-leaving/">The Yard Sale Offering 50% Off From July 4th - 9th; Also, Jael Heart Is Leaving</a> (b-townblog.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://fcccnews.wordpress.com/2011/06/20/fccc-to-be-part-of-ohio-city-yard-sale-august-6/">FCCC To Be Part Of Ohio City Yard Sale August 6</a> (fcccnews.wordpress.com)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-22042823818125638942011-06-25T09:52:00.000-07:002011-07-02T17:50:59.433-07:00Saturday Sales!My daughter and I set out on an adventure this morning in <a href="http://mountvictory-oh.org/">Mount Victory, Ohio</a>. The village was having their community yard sale day.<br/><br/>I love to yard sale, <a class="zem_slink" title="Garage sale" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garage_sale" rel="wikipedia">tag sale</a>, <a class="zem_slink" title="Estate sale" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estate_sale" rel="wikipedia">estate sale</a>, junk shop....if it involves finding objects that "tell a story", I am your girl! I love to repurpose or reuse. My daughter and I wore our tennis shoes and hit the ground running. There were a lot of people out and about on this sunny, breezy Saturday in June. We also had the pleasure of watching hundreds of cyclists moving through Mount Victory during <a href="http://www.goba.com/">GOBA (Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure)</a>.<br/><br/>Not only was Mount Victory covered in yard sales, there are also many antique and odds and ends shops in Mount Victory. Everyone was in on the fun!<br/><br/>We saw some friends from church, met some store owners, and chatted with residents.<br/><br/>I had $45 to spend, money I had saved from a small job I had done...so, I was off to see what I could find within my budget.<br/><br/>Check out what I found...and by the way, I'm saving up for round two!<br/><br/> <br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3243.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5577" title="102_3243" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3243.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Please ignore the stack of magazines on the floor (I'm in the process of sorting those). I bought the chippy, shabby chic, green shelf for $12. It is the perfect size.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3245.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5578" title="102_3245" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3245.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Yes, I love chippy furniture. Not dilapidated, but worn. If this shelf could talk, what would it tell me?<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3244.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5579" title="102_3244" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3244.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Vintage table runner...lots of embroidery. For 10 cents!<br/><br/> <br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_32461.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5581" title="102_3246" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_32461.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Wooden box with handle. No nails used in this box, only wooden dowels. It is very sturdy.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3247.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5582" title="102_3247" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3247.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>A friend was selling old geography books, circa 1902. I snatched those up for 10 cents a piece. They are nice pieces for my antique book collection.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3252.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5583" title="102_3252" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3252.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Inside of book. I found an old test in the book...the student had been studying countries and their capitals.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3248.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5584" title="102_3248" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3248.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Yes, these are old bowling pins. They are solid wood and obviously well used. Hunks of wood out of them! I have good memories of bowling, and I thought they'd make interesting conversation pieces. Plus if there is ever an intruder I could knock him in the head with one of these and he'd be out cold. They are heavy!!!<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3251.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5585" title="102_3251" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3251.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Vintage game board. I liked the color. Also just a few cents:)<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3254.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5586" title="102_3254" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3254.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>These dominoes are old. Wooden. The paint is coming off in spots. The <a class="zem_slink" title="Statue of Liberty" href="http://www.history.com/topics/statue-of-liberty" rel="historycom">Statue of Liberty</a> is on the back of each one. I wonder who played with these?<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3249.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5587" title="102_3249" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3249.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a><br/><br/>My daughter found this is one of the shops. We came home and researched it. It is a medallion given to an <a class="zem_slink" title="Independent Order of Odd Fellows" href="http://www.ioof.org" rel="homepage">Odd Fellow</a>. The <a class="zem_slink" title="Odd Fellows" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odd_Fellows" rel="wikipedia">Odd Fellows</a> are an international fraternity that has been in <a class="zem_slink" title="North America" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=48.1666666667,-100.166666667&spn=1.0,1.0&q=48.1666666667,-100.166666667%20%28North%20America%29&t=h" rel="geolocation">North America</a> since the early 1800's. I'm not sure, but I think they might be similar to the <a class="zem_slink" title="Freemasonry" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemasonry" rel="wikipedia">Free Masons</a>. We are using this medallion as a curtain tie back. Also another great conversation piece.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3250.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5588" title="102_3250" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3250.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a><br/><br/>Now, this is not a typical <a class="zem_slink" title="Candlestick" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candlestick" rel="wikipedia">candle holder</a>. The base of the candle holder is made out of concrete. It is very heavy. I liked it because it was pretty, yet industrial...sort of.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3256.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5590" title="102_3256" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3256.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Being a former public school teacher, I have a thing for old class pictures. This one is from the turn of the last century.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3259.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5591" title="102_3259" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3259.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>No, this is not a broken, warped fork. The owner of one of the stores told us the story.... some people had been doing some excavating work in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and came across several of these types of forks. Come to find out, ladies had these type of forks made so that they could spear pickles and olives without getting messy. A crafter had copied those found forks, and made these. Now I have a very interesting fork to spear my pickles with. I can pretend I'm a Victorian woman when I use this. My husband thinks this looks dangerous.....it does sort of resemble a mini bayonet.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3260.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5592" title="102_3260" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3260.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a><br/><br/>Vintage table cloths and table runners. 10 cents/ea.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3262.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5593" title="102_3262" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3262.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Last, but not least...a beautiful floral print apron with a sheer overlay. I could so be a 1950's house wife if I could wear cute little aprons like this. Oh, okay....maybe not, but it was a thought. A fleeting thought, but a thought nonetheless. It's still really cute.<br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://pwillens.wordpress.com/2011/06/25/yard-sale/">Yard Sale!</a> (pwillens.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://livingonlessinthenorthwest.wordpress.com/2011/06/20/yard-sale-ing/">Treasure Hunting at Yard Sales</a> (livingonlessinthenorthwest.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://lifeislikeabowlofcherries.wordpress.com/2011/06/11/last-summers-yard-sale/">Last Summer's Yard Sale</a> (lifeislikeabowlofcherries.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://ginasmom.com/2011/06/09/a-yard-sale-with-a-difference/">A yard sale with a difference</a> (ginasmom.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://shanehalbach.com/2011/06/16/yard-sale/">Yard Sale</a> (shanehalbach.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://shoreacres.wordpress.com/2011/06/04/the-yard-sale-of-ideas/">The Yard Sale of Ideas</a> (shoreacres.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://ask.metafilter.com/188692/I-want-to-have-an-internet-yard-sale">I want to have an internet yard sale!</a> (ask.metafilter.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.b-townblog.com/2011/06/22/the-yard-sale-offering-50-off-from-july-4th-%25e2%2580%2593-9th-also-jael-heart-is-leaving/">The Yard Sale Offering 50% Off From July 4th - 9th; Also, Jael Heart Is Leaving</a> (b-townblog.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://fcccnews.wordpress.com/2011/06/20/fccc-to-be-part-of-ohio-city-yard-sale-august-6/">FCCC To Be Part Of Ohio City Yard Sale August 6</a> (fcccnews.wordpress.com)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-9774759409663265052011-06-24T01:59:00.001-07:002011-07-02T17:50:59.433-07:00God-Sized Dreams<div class="zemanta-img"><br/><br/>[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Image by Christina Spicuzza via Flickr"]<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15390598@N08/4854635813"><img title="Dream Big" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4854635813_b26783ca0e_m.jpg" alt="Dream Big" width="240" height="135" /></a>[/caption]<br/><br/></div><br/>Yesterday came and went without me blogging.<br/><br/>Some days are so busy and then it is time for bed.<br/><br/>I'm going to blog about <a class="zem_slink" title="God" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God" rel="wikipedia">God</a>-Sized dreams today...which is what everyone was talking about yesterday at Faith Barista.<br/><a href="http://www.faithbarista.com"><br/><br/><img title="FaithBarista_FreshJamBadgeG" src="http://www.faithbarista.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/FaithBarista_FreshJamBadgeG.jpg" alt="FaithBarista_FreshJamBadgeG" width="468" height="59" /></a><br/><br/>*************<br/><br/>I've thought about this topic, and to be honest I wasn't sure what to write. "Dreams" are something I struggle with.....<br/><br/><a class="zem_slink" title="Do I" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Do_I" rel="wikipedia">Do I</a> write about big dreams that I have, and hope that God is along for the ride and that it all works out the way I'd like?<br/><br/>Do I say aloud what I'm really thinking?<br/><br/>Do I dream secretly and know it will never happen---so I learn to forget about the dream, and allow it to grow dusty in the recesses of my heart?<br/><br/>Are dreams meant to be acted on? Or are they just wishes?<br/><br/>Do I <a class="zem_slink" title="Dream Big" href="http://www.amazon.com/Dream-Big-Patricia-King/dp/0768426251%3FSubscriptionId%3D0G81C5DAZ03ZR9WH9X82%26tag%3Dzemanta-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0768426251" rel="amazon">dream big</a>, only to be made fun of? Or told that the dream is way too big and will never happen?<br/><br/>I just don't know. I really don't.<br/><br/>I wish I had some profound wisdom about the subject, some sage advice to share.<br/><br/>Alas, I do not. Believe me, if I did I would tell you. It would feel good to share.<br/><br/>Should I not dream, because it might not be what God wants for me? I don't want to disappoint Him...or myself.<br/><br/>Does God even allow us our dreams? And maybe my dream is not what it should be? God is Sovereign, He knows what would bring true joy to my heart...but so many times He is silent on the topic of dreams. And I am left wondering. And worrying.<br/><br/>Am I way off? Should I settle for the small?<br/><br/>Maybe you can relate?<br/><br/>I have had dreams. Big dreams, but then life happens. The dreams get shelved and most of the time I don't get to go back. Oh, don't get me wrong. I do go back and blow off the dust and peek inside the box of dreams on occasion. They just seem so big, unrealistic...<br/><br/>and I have dinner to make. Or bathrooms to clean. Or <a class="zem_slink" title="Homeschooling" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeschooling" rel="wikipedia">home school</a> to monitor. Animals to feed. Groceries to gather. Clothes to wash. Floors to sweep. Furniture to dust. Bible to study.Friends to visit. Children to love. A husband to grow old with. Letters to write. Magazines to skim. Books to read. Emails to write. Prayers to pray.<br/><br/>And my dreams seem small in the urgency of the every day.<br/><br/>I wonder if I even have the right to dream big about things, when there is so much to do right here?<br/><br/>Dreams of......<br/><br/>Traveling. Writing. Speaking. Decorating. Teaching. Helping.<br/><br/>I am a very aesthetic person. God made me that way. So how does one dream about that?<br/><br/>I communicate through my love of words. How can this be part of a dream?<br/><br/>I love to meet people, hear their stories.....listen. Is that dream material?<br/><br/>I long to help others in the battle of rights for the disabled. Is that a dream or a cause?<br/><br/>Are my dreams even worthy?<br/><br/>I don't know.<br/><br/>My job is to leave myself pliable in the Potter's hand. He knows things, I don't.<br/><br/>He is the One that can create dreams and watch them take shape.<br/><br/>He is the only One that can.<br/><br/><em><strong>Yet you, LORD, are our Father. </strong></em><br/><em><strong> We are the clay, you are the potter; </strong></em><br/><em><strong> we are all the work of your hand. <a class="zem_slink" title="Isaiah" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaiah" rel="wikipedia">Isaiah</a> 64:8 NIV</strong></em><br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://soaringondreamerswings.wordpress.com/2011/06/06/dream-big/">Dream Big</a> (soaringondreamerswings.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://redletterbelievers.blogspot.com/2011/06/god-sized-dream.html">The God-Sized Dream</a> (redletterbelievers.blogspot.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://greatriversofhope.wordpress.com/2011/04/18/sweet-dreams/">Sweet Dreams.</a> (greatriversofhope.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://newauthors.wordpress.com/2011/06/18/dreams-and-a-little-about-my-dad/">Dreams And A Little About My Dad</a> (newauthors.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://aaronconrad.com/2011/06/21/keep-dreaming/">Keep Dreaming...</a> (aaronconrad.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://markmathia.com/2011/06/24/god-sized-goals/">God Sized Goals</a> (markmathia.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://opendoorelo.wordpress.com/2011/06/06/protecting-your-dream/">Protecting Your Dream</a> (opendoorelo.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://awarmcupofcomfort.com/2011/06/06/failure/">Failure</a> (awarmcupofcomfort.com)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-29584999589262630332011-06-24T01:59:00.000-07:002011-07-02T17:50:59.434-07:00God-Sized Dreams<div class="zemanta-img"><br/><br/>[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Image by Christina Spicuzza via Flickr"]<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15390598@N08/4854635813"><img title="Dream Big" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4854635813_b26783ca0e_m.jpg" alt="Dream Big" width="240" height="135" /></a>[/caption]<br/><br/></div><br/>Yesterday came and went without me blogging.<br/><br/>Some days are so busy and then it is time for bed.<br/><br/>I'm going to blog about <a class="zem_slink" title="God" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God" rel="wikipedia">God</a>-Sized dreams today...which is what everyone was talking about yesterday at Faith Barista.<br/><a href="http://www.faithbarista.com"><br/><br/><img title="FaithBarista_FreshJamBadgeG" src="http://www.faithbarista.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/FaithBarista_FreshJamBadgeG.jpg" alt="FaithBarista_FreshJamBadgeG" width="468" height="59" /></a><br/><br/>*************<br/><br/>I've thought about this topic, and to be honest I wasn't sure what to write. "Dreams" are something I struggle with.....<br/><br/><a class="zem_slink" title="Do I" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Do_I" rel="wikipedia">Do I</a> write about big dreams that I have, and hope that God is along for the ride and that it all works out the way I'd like?<br/><br/>Do I say aloud what I'm really thinking?<br/><br/>Do I dream secretly and know it will never happen---so I learn to forget about the dream, and allow it to grow dusty in the recesses of my heart?<br/><br/>Are dreams meant to be acted on? Or are they just wishes?<br/><br/>Do I <a class="zem_slink" title="Dream Big" href="http://www.amazon.com/Dream-Big-Patricia-King/dp/0768426251%3FSubscriptionId%3D0G81C5DAZ03ZR9WH9X82%26tag%3Dzemanta-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0768426251" rel="amazon">dream big</a>, only to be made fun of? Or told that the dream is way too big and will never happen?<br/><br/>I just don't know. I really don't.<br/><br/>I wish I had some profound wisdom about the subject, some sage advice to share.<br/><br/>Alas, I do not. Believe me, if I did I would tell you. It would feel good to share.<br/><br/>Should I not dream, because it might not be what God wants for me? I don't want to disappoint Him...or myself.<br/><br/>Does God even allow us our dreams? And maybe my dream is not what it should be? God is Sovereign, He knows what would bring true joy to my heart...but so many times He is silent on the topic of dreams. And I am left wondering. And worrying.<br/><br/>Am I way off? Should I settle for the small?<br/><br/>Maybe you can relate?<br/><br/>I have had dreams. Big dreams, but then life happens. The dreams get shelved and most of the time I don't get to go back. Oh, don't get me wrong. I do go back and blow off the dust and peek inside the box of dreams on occasion. They just seem so big, unrealistic...<br/><br/>and I have dinner to make. Or bathrooms to clean. Or <a class="zem_slink" title="Homeschooling" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeschooling" rel="wikipedia">home school</a> to monitor. Animals to feed. Groceries to gather. Clothes to wash. Floors to sweep. Furniture to dust. Bible to study.Friends to visit. Children to love. A husband to grow old with. Letters to write. Magazines to skim. Books to read. Emails to write. Prayers to pray.<br/><br/>And my dreams seem small in the urgency of the every day.<br/><br/>I wonder if I even have the right to dream big about things, when there is so much to do right here?<br/><br/>Dreams of......<br/><br/>Traveling. Writing. Speaking. Decorating. Teaching. Helping.<br/><br/>I am a very aesthetic person. God made me that way. So how does one dream about that?<br/><br/>I communicate through my love of words. How can this be part of a dream?<br/><br/>I love to meet people, hear their stories.....listen. Is that dream material?<br/><br/>I long to help others in the battle of rights for the disabled. Is that a dream or a cause?<br/><br/>Are my dreams even worthy?<br/><br/>I don't know.<br/><br/>My job is to leave myself pliable in the Potter's hand. He knows things, I don't.<br/><br/>He is the One that can create dreams and watch them take shape.<br/><br/>He is the only One that can.<br/><br/><em><strong>Yet you, LORD, are our Father. </strong></em><br/><em><strong> We are the clay, you are the potter; </strong></em><br/><em><strong> we are all the work of your hand. <a class="zem_slink" title="Isaiah" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaiah" rel="wikipedia">Isaiah</a> 64:8 NIV</strong></em><br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://soaringondreamerswings.wordpress.com/2011/06/06/dream-big/">Dream Big</a> (soaringondreamerswings.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://redletterbelievers.blogspot.com/2011/06/god-sized-dream.html">The God-Sized Dream</a> (redletterbelievers.blogspot.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://greatriversofhope.wordpress.com/2011/04/18/sweet-dreams/">Sweet Dreams.</a> (greatriversofhope.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://newauthors.wordpress.com/2011/06/18/dreams-and-a-little-about-my-dad/">Dreams And A Little About My Dad</a> (newauthors.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://aaronconrad.com/2011/06/21/keep-dreaming/">Keep Dreaming...</a> (aaronconrad.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://markmathia.com/2011/06/24/god-sized-goals/">God Sized Goals</a> (markmathia.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://opendoorelo.wordpress.com/2011/06/06/protecting-your-dream/">Protecting Your Dream</a> (opendoorelo.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://awarmcupofcomfort.com/2011/06/06/failure/">Failure</a> (awarmcupofcomfort.com)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-77855310020089415662011-06-22T05:57:00.001-07:002011-07-02T17:50:59.434-07:00When Walking In Pain<div class="zemanta-img"><br/><br/>[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Image by 竜次 ryuuji via Flickr"]<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8395321@N08/2671710152"><img title="crying in the party" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2671710152_99a71ff4cf_m.jpg" alt="crying in the party" width="240" height="159" /></a>[/caption]<br/><br/></div><br/>This week we are continuing to talk about being <a class="zem_slink" title="Christ" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ" rel="wikipedia">Christ</a>-centric.<br/><br/>Making Christ our center.<br/><br/>Keeping Him in the center of each day.<br/><br/>In the center of a life.<br/><a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff162/annvoskamp/subalbumone/walkwithhimwednesdays2-1.jpg" alt="" /></a><br/><br/>**************<br/><br/>I've been <a class="zem_slink" title="Thought" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thought" rel="wikipedia">thinking</a> about <a class="zem_slink" title="Pain" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pain" rel="wikipedia">pain</a>, lately...<br/><br/>I cut my knee the other day. It bled a lot and it hurt.<br/><br/>I had a headache earlier this week and it made my neck stiff.<br/><br/>I don't like pain. I don't like to hurt. I try to shun it at all costs, if I can't do that, I learn to tolerate it. Sometimes pain doesn't show itself in a bloody knee, or a sore neck. Sometimes it shows itself, in ways that hurt to much to talk about.<br/><br/>Some days it is easier to deny the pain.<br/><br/>For awhile.<br/><br/>But then I'm forced to deal with it. Not always well. I struggle.<br/><br/>I am alone in my thoughts.<br/><br/>Isn't that the way of the <a class="zem_slink" title="Human heart" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_heart" rel="wikipedia">human heart</a>?<br/><br/>The thoughts rush through me, much like a tsunami. I wonder if this is what it feels like to drown?<br/><br/>...A friend who is watching the son she once knew, slip away to a confusing <a class="zem_slink" title="Medical diagnosis" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_diagnosis" rel="wikipedia">medical diagnosis</a>--and doctors who don't hear her.<br/><br/>...Another friend who has to put his dear wife in a nursing home because her care has become to much for him<br/><br/>...A friend whose husband was diagnosed with <a class="zem_slink" title="Early-onset Alzheimer's disease" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early-onset_Alzheimer%27s_disease" rel="wikipedia">early onset Alzheimer's</a>, at 46<br/><br/>...A marriage dissolves<br/><br/>...A family that sits in an emergency room<br/><br/>...An unplanned pregancy<br/><br/>...Broken family bonds<br/><br/>...Poor decisions<br/><br/>...Hours cut at the job, when one is barely making ends meet<br/><br/>...A family member whose body is worn down from cancer treatments<br/><br/>...A widow, whose husband was taken from her by a man with a gun<br/><br/>And the list goes on.<br/><br/>Pain. Stinging pain.<br/><br/>How do I live a Christ centered life...how do I show Christ to others, when there is so much pain?<br/><br/>When the heart is burdened and the tears build<br/><br/>When an answer isn't given<br/><br/>When nothing seems to make sense<br/><br/>When facing the dashing of dreams<br/><br/>or the certainty of death...<br/><br/><em>I want Christ in the center</em>.<br/><br/>I want Him not just near me. <em>I want to be full of Him.</em><br/><br/>I want to be reminded that <em>I do not walk alone</em>.<br/><br/>I need to remember that<em> nothing can separate me from Him</em>. Nothing.<br/><br/><em><strong><sup>38</sup> For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,<sup>[<a title="See footnote a" href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A38-39&version=NIV#fen-NIV-28155a">a</a>]</sup> neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, <sup>39</sup> neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ <a class="zem_slink" title="Jesus" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus" rel="wikipedia">Jesus</a> <a class="zem_slink" title="God" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God" rel="wikipedia">our Lord</a>. 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It bled a lot and it hurt.<br/><br/>I had a headache earlier this week and it made my neck stiff.<br/><br/>I don't like pain. I don't like to hurt. I try to shun it at all costs, if I can't do that, I learn to tolerate it. Sometimes pain doesn't show itself in a bloody knee, or a sore neck. Sometimes it shows itself, in ways that hurt to much to talk about.<br/><br/>Some days it is easier to deny the pain.<br/><br/>For awhile.<br/><br/>But then I'm forced to deal with it. Not always well. I struggle.<br/><br/>I am alone in my thoughts.<br/><br/>Isn't that the way of the <a class="zem_slink" title="Human heart" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_heart" rel="wikipedia">human heart</a>?<br/><br/>The thoughts rush through me, much like a tsunami. I wonder if this is what it feels like to drown?<br/><br/>...A friend who is watching the son she once knew, slip away to a confusing <a class="zem_slink" title="Medical diagnosis" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_diagnosis" rel="wikipedia">medical diagnosis</a>--and doctors who don't hear her.<br/><br/>...Another friend who has to put his dear wife in a nursing home because her care has become to much for him<br/><br/>...A friend whose husband was diagnosed with <a class="zem_slink" title="Early-onset Alzheimer's disease" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early-onset_Alzheimer%27s_disease" rel="wikipedia">early onset Alzheimer's</a>, at 46<br/><br/>...A marriage dissolves<br/><br/>...A family that sits in an emergency room<br/><br/>...An unplanned pregancy<br/><br/>...Broken family bonds<br/><br/>...Poor decisions<br/><br/>...Hours cut at the job, when one is barely making ends meet<br/><br/>...A family member whose body is worn down from cancer treatments<br/><br/>...A widow, whose husband was taken from her by a man with a gun<br/><br/>And the list goes on.<br/><br/>Pain. Stinging pain.<br/><br/>How do I live a Christ centered life...how do I show Christ to others, when there is so much pain?<br/><br/>When the heart is burdened and the tears build<br/><br/>When an answer isn't given<br/><br/>When nothing seems to make sense<br/><br/>When facing the dashing of dreams<br/><br/>or the certainty of death...<br/><br/><em>I want Christ in the center</em>.<br/><br/>I want Him not just near me. <em>I want to be full of Him.</em><br/><br/>I want to be reminded that <em>I do not walk alone</em>.<br/><br/>I need to remember that<em> nothing can separate me from Him</em>. Nothing.<br/><br/><em><strong><sup>38</sup> For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,<sup>[<a title="See footnote a" href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A38-39&version=NIV#fen-NIV-28155a">a</a>]</sup> neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, <sup>39</sup> neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ <a class="zem_slink" title="Jesus" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus" rel="wikipedia">Jesus</a> <a class="zem_slink" title="God" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God" rel="wikipedia">our Lord</a>. 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I'd plant my entire <a class="zem_slink" title="Flower garden" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flower_garden" rel="wikipedia">flower garden</a> with it, if I could.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3224.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5550" title="102_3224" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3224.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3225.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5551" title="102_3225" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3225.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3226.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5552" title="102_3226" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3226.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Country in the kitchen...<br/><br/>*****************<br/><br/>The morning is starting out quietly, with the exception of the <a class="zem_slink" title="Wind chime" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_chime" rel="wikipedia">wind chimes</a> blowing in the breeze.<br/><br/>A peaceful morning bodes well for the rest of the day.<br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://r.zemanta.com/?u=http%3A//www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/8561889/Lavender-recipes-for-the-summer.html&a=45914938&rid=00000008-df75-000F-0000-0000000015ab&e=b0418da67930277febf3761ea8d119ae">Lavender recipes for the summer</a> (telegraph.co.uk)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://fellowshipofminds.wordpress.com/2011/06/18/send-us-pics-of-your-gardenflowers/">Send Us Pics of Your Garden/Flowers!</a> (fellowshipofminds.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://gibsongirl247.wordpress.com/2011/04/09/take-me-home-country-roads-2/">Take Me Home...Country Roads</a> (gibsongirl247.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://misswhiplash.wordpress.com/2011/06/07/an-update-on-stumpy-my-cat/">An update on Stumpy my cat</a> (misswhiplash.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8495151.htm">Brighten Up Your Life with Decorative Lighting from StylishHomeDecorating.com</a> (prweb.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.autonetinsurance.co.uk/news/best-route-for-drivers-is-home.aspx">Best route for drivers is 'home'</a> (autonetinsurance.co.uk)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-31478538873918345632011-06-20T23:50:00.000-07:002011-07-02T17:50:59.434-07:00Take Me Home Country Roads...<a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3222.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5548" title="102_3222" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3222.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>There is just something about those round bales of hay...<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3223.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5549" title="102_3223" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3223.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>I love lavender. I'd plant my entire <a class="zem_slink" title="Flower garden" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flower_garden" rel="wikipedia">flower garden</a> with it, if I could.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3224.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5550" title="102_3224" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3224.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3225.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5551" title="102_3225" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3225.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3226.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5552" title="102_3226" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3226.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Country in the kitchen...<br/><br/>*****************<br/><br/>The morning is starting out quietly, with the exception of the <a class="zem_slink" title="Wind chime" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_chime" rel="wikipedia">wind chimes</a> blowing in the breeze.<br/><br/>A peaceful morning bodes well for the rest of the day.<br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://r.zemanta.com/?u=http%3A//www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/8561889/Lavender-recipes-for-the-summer.html&a=45914938&rid=00000008-df75-000F-0000-0000000015ab&e=b0418da67930277febf3761ea8d119ae">Lavender recipes for the summer</a> (telegraph.co.uk)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://fellowshipofminds.wordpress.com/2011/06/18/send-us-pics-of-your-gardenflowers/">Send Us Pics of Your Garden/Flowers!</a> (fellowshipofminds.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://gibsongirl247.wordpress.com/2011/04/09/take-me-home-country-roads-2/">Take Me Home...Country Roads</a> (gibsongirl247.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://misswhiplash.wordpress.com/2011/06/07/an-update-on-stumpy-my-cat/">An update on Stumpy my cat</a> (misswhiplash.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8495151.htm">Brighten Up Your Life with Decorative Lighting from StylishHomeDecorating.com</a> (prweb.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.autonetinsurance.co.uk/news/best-route-for-drivers-is-home.aspx">Best route for drivers is 'home'</a> (autonetinsurance.co.uk)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-66129277313806183372011-06-19T23:51:00.001-07:002011-07-02T17:50:59.435-07:00When You Can't See Through The Fog<div class="zemanta-img"><br/><br/>[caption id="" align="alignright" width="159" caption="Image by BrendonPG via Flickr"]<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70832785@N00/393321471"><img title="Foggy morning/Hagley Park" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/161/393321471_845036c404_m.jpg" alt="Foggy morning/Hagley Park" width="159" height="240" /></a>[/caption]<br/><br/></div><br/>I've got a million things to do today...and not enough time to get it all done.<br/><br/>It's very foggy this morning--like <a class="zem_slink" title="Pea soup" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pea_soup" rel="wikipedia">pea soup</a>, foggy. There is sun on the other side of the <a class="zem_slink" title="Fog" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fog" rel="wikipedia">fog</a>. I see it peeking through in spots.<br/><br/>It reminds me of life.<br/><br/>Sometimes things can look "foggy". I wonder how in the world everything is going to work out? It's difficult to see into the future. But, then the SON peeks through the fog...and things start to take shape. This is not to say that everything works out perfectly, at least not by my standards. At least not by what I know. I don't (can't) always see the big picture. I can only see what is right in front of my face.<br/><br/>That is where trust comes in.<br/><br/>Sometimes, that is all I have to give.<br/><br/>Trust.<br/><br/>And really, that is all I need.<br/><br/><strong>Trust in the LORD with all your heart </strong><br/><strong> and lean not on your own understanding; </strong><br/><strong> in all your ways submit to him, </strong><br/><strong> and he will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 <a class="zem_slink" title="New International Version" href="http://www.niv.org" rel="homepage">NIV</a></strong><br/><br/>*****************<br/><br/>*beautiful sun through the fog<br/><br/>*another fresh, new week<br/><br/>*quiet, early morning<br/><br/>*reading the <a class="zem_slink" title="Father's Day" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father%27s_Day" rel="wikipedia">Father's Day</a> cards that the kids gave<br/><br/>*a happy heart<br/><br/>*a cold glass of iced tea<br/><br/>*anticipation<br/><br/>*opportunity<br/><br/>*freshly cut hair, doesn't it always feel and look better?<br/><br/>***************<br/><br/><strong><em>How are you blessed?</em></strong><br/><br/><a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff162/annvoskamp/multitudesonmondaysbutton2-1.jpg" alt="" /></a><br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://sydspix.wordpress.com/2011/06/18/foggy-weather/">Foggy Weather!</a> (sydspix.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/Foggy-Brain-Quick-Fixes-15106345">Foggy Brain Quick Fixes</a> (fitsugar.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://roxanebay.wordpress.com/2011/05/28/another-foggy-day-in-nova-scotia-paradise/">Another foggy day in Nova Scotia Paradise</a> (roxanebay.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://kajunman.wordpress.com/2011/05/06/michelle-malkin-%25c2%25bb-the-fog-of-fog/">Michelle Malkin " The Fog of Fog</a> (kajunman.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.noupe.com/photography/showcase-of-fabulous-foggy-photographs.html">Showcase of Fabulous Foggy Photographs</a> (noupe.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://mychocolethandbag.wordpress.com/2011/06/19/the-process-of-writing-my-cookbook/">The process of writing my cookbook</a> (mychocolethandbag.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://redsleddog.wordpress.com/2011/04/27/foggy-morning-sunrise/">Foggy Morning sunrise</a> (redsleddog.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://run4joy59.wordpress.com/2011/05/22/foggy-sunday-morning/">Foggy Sunday morning</a> (run4joy59.wordpress.com)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-71048963356766926372011-06-19T23:51:00.000-07:002011-07-02T17:50:59.435-07:00When You Can't See Through The Fog<div class="zemanta-img"><br/><br/>[caption id="" align="alignright" width="159" caption="Image by BrendonPG via Flickr"]<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70832785@N00/393321471"><img title="Foggy morning/Hagley Park" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/161/393321471_845036c404_m.jpg" alt="Foggy morning/Hagley Park" width="159" height="240" /></a>[/caption]<br/><br/></div><br/>I've got a million things to do today...and not enough time to get it all done.<br/><br/>It's very foggy this morning--like <a class="zem_slink" title="Pea soup" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pea_soup" rel="wikipedia">pea soup</a>, foggy. There is sun on the other side of the <a class="zem_slink" title="Fog" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fog" rel="wikipedia">fog</a>. I see it peeking through in spots.<br/><br/>It reminds me of life.<br/><br/>Sometimes things can look "foggy". I wonder how in the world everything is going to work out? It's difficult to see into the future. But, then the SON peeks through the fog...and things start to take shape. This is not to say that everything works out perfectly, at least not by my standards. At least not by what I know. I don't (can't) always see the big picture. I can only see what is right in front of my face.<br/><br/>That is where trust comes in.<br/><br/>Sometimes, that is all I have to give.<br/><br/>Trust.<br/><br/>And really, that is all I need.<br/><br/><strong>Trust in the LORD with all your heart </strong><br/><strong> and lean not on your own understanding; </strong><br/><strong> in all your ways submit to him, </strong><br/><strong> and he will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 <a class="zem_slink" title="New International Version" href="http://www.niv.org" rel="homepage">NIV</a></strong><br/><br/>*****************<br/><br/>*beautiful sun through the fog<br/><br/>*another fresh, new week<br/><br/>*quiet, early morning<br/><br/>*reading the <a class="zem_slink" title="Father's Day" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father%27s_Day" rel="wikipedia">Father's Day</a> cards that the kids gave<br/><br/>*a happy heart<br/><br/>*a cold glass of iced tea<br/><br/>*anticipation<br/><br/>*opportunity<br/><br/>*freshly cut hair, doesn't it always feel and look better?<br/><br/>***************<br/><br/><strong><em>How are you blessed?</em></strong><br/><br/><a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff162/annvoskamp/multitudesonmondaysbutton2-1.jpg" alt="" /></a><br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://sydspix.wordpress.com/2011/06/18/foggy-weather/">Foggy Weather!</a> (sydspix.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/Foggy-Brain-Quick-Fixes-15106345">Foggy Brain Quick Fixes</a> (fitsugar.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://roxanebay.wordpress.com/2011/05/28/another-foggy-day-in-nova-scotia-paradise/">Another foggy day in Nova Scotia Paradise</a> (roxanebay.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://kajunman.wordpress.com/2011/05/06/michelle-malkin-%25c2%25bb-the-fog-of-fog/">Michelle Malkin " The Fog of Fog</a> (kajunman.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.noupe.com/photography/showcase-of-fabulous-foggy-photographs.html">Showcase of Fabulous Foggy Photographs</a> (noupe.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://mychocolethandbag.wordpress.com/2011/06/19/the-process-of-writing-my-cookbook/">The process of writing my cookbook</a> (mychocolethandbag.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://redsleddog.wordpress.com/2011/04/27/foggy-morning-sunrise/">Foggy Morning sunrise</a> (redsleddog.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://run4joy59.wordpress.com/2011/05/22/foggy-sunday-morning/">Foggy Sunday morning</a> (run4joy59.wordpress.com)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-79034778059958103932011-06-18T05:28:00.001-07:002011-07-02T17:51:11.349-07:00<a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3228.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5514" title="102_3228" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3228.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>A storm is brewing. I really, really enjoy the clouds around here.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3230.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5515" title="102_3230" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3230.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3229.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5516" title="102_3229" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3229.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>My oldest son, sporting a <a class="zem_slink" title="Gas mask" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_mask" rel="wikipedia">gas mask</a>. He got this from a friend, who got it from I'm not sure where. It is nothing for me to be sitting at the kitchen counter and see him walking around in this get up. I love my son, even if he does have an "interesting" taste in wardrobe selection.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3023.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5522" title="102_3023" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3023.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a><br/><br/>This is what Brad looks like without the gas mask. There is a handsome face under there! This is his cat, Shamus.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_2966.jpg"><br/></a><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3233.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5518" title="102_3233" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3233.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3232.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5519" title="102_3232" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3232.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>My sweet son, Kendrick, with his "man's best friend", Lonnie. Lonnie loves spending time with his master just hanging out. Have you ever seen the movie, <a class="zem_slink" title="My Dog Skip" href="http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/my_dog_skip" rel="rottentomatoes">My Dog Skip</a>?<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3242.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5520" title="102_3242" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3242.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>My daughter's "a girl's best friend", Ace. Ace is very photogenic...if I can get him still enough to take a picture!<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3236.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5521" title="102_3236" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3236.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Ace thinks he is a <a class="zem_slink" title="Sled dog" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sled_dog" rel="wikipedia">sled dog</a>. Breanna harnessed him to the wagon and off they went! I don't know if he is <a class="zem_slink" title="Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iditarod_Trail_Sled_Dog_Race" rel="wikipedia">Iditarod</a> material...but, he's perfect for <a class="zem_slink" title="Ohio" href="http://www.history.com/topics/ohio" rel="historycom">Ohio</a> weather.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3083.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5523" title="102_3083" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3083.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Yes, I claim them. They might be a little weird, or a lot.... Their father and I realize that the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree.<br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://morfis.wordpress.com/2011/06/11/izu-islands-gas-masks-obligatory/">Izu Islands - Gas Masks Obligatory</a> (morfis.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://r.zemanta.com/?u=http%3A//abcnews.go.com/US/missing-iditarod-musher-melanie-gould-found-alive/story%3Fid%3D13821164&a=46192525&rid=00000008-df75-000F-0000-000000001587&e=ec584e1c28c0eecce7523a097ee671b1">Missing Musher Melanie Gould Found Alive</a> (abcnews.go.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://r.zemanta.com/?u=http%3A//www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43290758/ns/us_news-life/&a=45661762&rid=00000008-df75-000F-0000-000000001587&e=9be0a45a00c8ff311b5722892d4a65be">'Just doesn't look right': Iditarod musher missing</a> (msnbc.msn.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://r.zemanta.com/?u=http%3A//www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43368271/ns/us_news-life/&a=46185592&rid=00000008-df75-000F-0000-000000001587&e=61e7b441b5c4378923439027892d18ca">Mystery of the Alaska musher - where was she?</a> (msnbc.msn.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://fakeiitian.com/technology/horses-need-gas-masks-too-animals/">Horses Need Gas Masks Too [Animals]</a> (fakeiitian.com)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-67483475275387123612011-06-16T02:42:00.001-07:002011-07-02T17:50:59.435-07:00My Father's Day Gift<div class="zemanta-img"><br/><br/>[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Image by alex drennan via Flickr"]<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/31074376@N06/4699714954"><img title="Forgiveness & Rememberance" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4699714954_72ca1a0e61_m.jpg" alt="Forgiveness & Rememberance" width="240" height="160" /></a>[/caption]<br/><br/></div><br/>Today at Faith Barista we are talking about <a class="zem_slink" title="Father's Day" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father%27s_Day" rel="wikipedia">Father's Day</a>.<br/><br/>Bonnie told us to write on the topic<br/><br/>however we chose, just keep it real.<br/><br/>So that is what I am doing....<a href="http://www.faithbarista.com"><br/><img title="FaithBarista_FreshJamBadgeG" src="http://www.faithbarista.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/FaithBarista_FreshJamBadgeG.jpg" alt="FaithBarista_FreshJamBadgeG" width="468" height="59" /></a><br/><br/>*****************<br/><br/>Some of us had difficult relationships with our fathers<br/><br/>When we weren't "<a class="zem_slink" title="Daddy's Little Girl" href="http://www.amazon.com/Daddys-Little-Girl-Bobby-Burke/dp/0060287225%3FSubscriptionId%3D0G81C5DAZ03ZR9WH9X82%26tag%3Dzemanta-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0060287225" rel="amazon">daddy's little girl</a>"<br/><br/>When words were said<br/><br/>and feelings hurt.<br/><br/>And although he was there,<br/><br/>he wasn't. Not really.<br/><br/>For times he chose others over my sister and me.<br/><br/>Maybe we just didn't understand each other.<br/><br/>And yet...<br/><br/>I am thankful for the years he provided for his family<br/><br/>and gave routine and predictability to the day.<br/><br/>I do have good memories too.<br/><br/>I wish there had been more.<br/><br/>I wish he had chosen to live.<br/><br/>To see me... and my sister.<br/><br/>To see his grandchildren.<br/><br/>To know and understand that<br/><br/>Fatherhood is important.<br/><br/>I could choose to burden myself with the "Why?" questions<br/><br/>but, the answers would echo cold<br/><br/>in the void, left behind.<br/><br/>Instead, I have chosen <a class="zem_slink" title="Forgiveness" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forgiveness" rel="wikipedia">forgiveness</a><br/><br/>As much for me as for him.<br/><br/>To forgive him,<br/><br/>even now, years gone<br/><br/>is my Father's Day gift<br/><br/>to him<br/><br/>and to myself.<br/><br/>R.I.P<br/><br/>Dad.<br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://forjenssake.wordpress.com/2011/06/16/freedom-for-fathers-day/">Freedom For Father's Day</a> (forjenssake.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://whoisandywarner.com/last-minute-father%25e2%2580%2599s-day-gifts/">Last Minute Father's Day Gifts</a> (whoisandywarner.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://churchinaction.wordpress.com/2011/06/14/forgiving-and-forgetting/">Forgiving and Forgetting</a> (churchinaction.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://babyjill7.wordpress.com/2011/06/16/can-you-forgive-too-much/">"Can You Forgive Too Much?"</a> (babyjill7.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a 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href="http://r.zemanta.com/?u=http%3A//www.cbssports.com/nascar/story/15234781/nascar-drivers-balancing-fatherhood-dangerous-livelihood/rss&a=46579235&rid=00000008-df75-000F-0000-000000001562&e=14121b5b236c857d22273e69b2fa369e">NASCAR drivers balancing fatherhood, dangerous livelihood</a> (cbssports.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://lowercaseliving.wordpress.com/2011/06/15/fatherless-on-fathers-day/">Fatherless on Father's Day</a> (lowercaseliving.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://thiscouldgetugly.wordpress.com/2011/06/12/irreplaceable/">Irreplaceable</a> (thiscouldgetugly.wordpress.com)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-13734680207942187822011-06-16T02:42:00.000-07:002011-07-02T17:50:59.435-07:00My Father's Day Gift<div class="zemanta-img"><br/><br/>[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Image by alex drennan via Flickr"]<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/31074376@N06/4699714954"><img title="Forgiveness & Rememberance" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4699714954_72ca1a0e61_m.jpg" alt="Forgiveness & Rememberance" width="240" height="160" /></a>[/caption]<br/><br/></div><br/>Today at Faith Barista we are talking about <a class="zem_slink" title="Father's Day" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father%27s_Day" rel="wikipedia">Father's Day</a>.<br/><br/>Bonnie told us to write on the topic<br/><br/>however we chose, just keep it real.<br/><br/>So that is what I am doing....<a href="http://www.faithbarista.com"><br/><img title="FaithBarista_FreshJamBadgeG" src="http://www.faithbarista.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/FaithBarista_FreshJamBadgeG.jpg" alt="FaithBarista_FreshJamBadgeG" width="468" height="59" /></a><br/><br/>*****************<br/><br/>Some of us had difficult relationships with our fathers<br/><br/>When we weren't "<a class="zem_slink" title="Daddy's Little Girl" href="http://www.amazon.com/Daddys-Little-Girl-Bobby-Burke/dp/0060287225%3FSubscriptionId%3D0G81C5DAZ03ZR9WH9X82%26tag%3Dzemanta-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0060287225" rel="amazon">daddy's little girl</a>"<br/><br/>When words were said<br/><br/>and feelings hurt.<br/><br/>And although he was there,<br/><br/>he wasn't. Not really.<br/><br/>For times he chose others over my sister and me.<br/><br/>Maybe we just didn't understand each other.<br/><br/>And yet...<br/><br/>I am thankful for the years he provided for his family<br/><br/>and gave routine and predictability to the day.<br/><br/>I do have good memories too.<br/><br/>I wish there had been more.<br/><br/>I wish he had chosen to live.<br/><br/>To see me... and my sister.<br/><br/>To see his grandchildren.<br/><br/>To know and understand that<br/><br/>Fatherhood is important.<br/><br/>I could choose to burden myself with the "Why?" questions<br/><br/>but, the answers would echo cold<br/><br/>in the void, left behind.<br/><br/>Instead, I have chosen <a class="zem_slink" title="Forgiveness" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forgiveness" rel="wikipedia">forgiveness</a><br/><br/>As much for me as for him.<br/><br/>To forgive him,<br/><br/>even now, years gone<br/><br/>is my Father's Day gift<br/><br/>to him<br/><br/>and to myself.<br/><br/>R.I.P<br/><br/>Dad.<br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://forjenssake.wordpress.com/2011/06/16/freedom-for-fathers-day/">Freedom For Father's Day</a> (forjenssake.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://whoisandywarner.com/last-minute-father%25e2%2580%2599s-day-gifts/">Last Minute Father's Day Gifts</a> (whoisandywarner.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://churchinaction.wordpress.com/2011/06/14/forgiving-and-forgetting/">Forgiving and Forgetting</a> (churchinaction.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://babyjill7.wordpress.com/2011/06/16/can-you-forgive-too-much/">"Can You Forgive Too Much?"</a> (babyjill7.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.bradsdeals.com/blog/2011/06/13/fathers-day-infographic-fun-facts/">Some Fun Facts for Father's Day (Infographic)</a> (bradsdeals.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://meltodayi.wordpress.com/2011/06/14/todayi-planned-for-fathers-day/">TodayI...Planned for Father's Day!</a> (meltodayi.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.livescience.com/14612-fathers-mothers-household-roles-credit-father-day-mother-day.html">Dad's Get Dissed on Father's Day</a> (livescience.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/hellobeautiful-original/abieber/daddy-knows-best-what-ive-learned-from-my-father/">Daddy Knows Best, What I've Learned From My Father</a> (hellobeautiful.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://r.zemanta.com/?u=http%3A//www.cbssports.com/nascar/story/15234781/nascar-drivers-balancing-fatherhood-dangerous-livelihood/rss&a=46579235&rid=00000008-df75-000F-0000-000000001562&e=14121b5b236c857d22273e69b2fa369e">NASCAR drivers balancing fatherhood, dangerous livelihood</a> (cbssports.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://lowercaseliving.wordpress.com/2011/06/15/fatherless-on-fathers-day/">Fatherless on Father's Day</a> (lowercaseliving.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://thiscouldgetugly.wordpress.com/2011/06/12/irreplaceable/">Irreplaceable</a> (thiscouldgetugly.wordpress.com)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-8618148333708245712011-06-15T02:40:00.001-07:002011-07-02T17:51:11.360-07:00<div class="zemanta-img"><br/><br/>[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"]<a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:WWJD-bracelet.jpg"><img title="A "What Would Jesus Do?" (WWJD) bracelet" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/WWJD-bracelet.jpg/300px-WWJD-bracelet.jpg" alt="A "What Would Jesus Do?" (WWJD) bracelet" width="300" height="215" /></a>[/caption]<br/><br/></div><br/>Was it the early 90's that everyone was sporting the "<a class="zem_slink" title="WWJD" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=37.3291666667,-82.875&spn=1.0,1.0&q=37.3291666667,-82.875%20%28WWJD%29&t=h" rel="geolocation">WWJD</a>", What Would Jesus Do, bracelets and other jewelry? The letters, WWJD, were as much a fashion statement as they were a <a class="zem_slink" title="Christian" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian" rel="wikipedia">Christian</a> slogan. That time has come and gone, and yet the question still lingers....<br/><br/><em><strong>What WOULD Jesus do</strong></em>?<br/><br/>I find myself thinking about that a lot, lately. It isn't necessary for me to wear jewelry to have that question imprinted on my heart. How can I be more like Him? Not so that the world will notice, but so that HE will notice..... After all I, as a <a class="zem_slink" title="Christ" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ" rel="wikipedia">Christ</a> follower, bear His name. <em>Christ</em>ian. Much like children who carry the name of their father, and are a reflection of him, so I am also a reflection of <a class="zem_slink" title="Jesus" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus" rel="wikipedia">Jesus Christ</a>.<br/><br/>Even though my "mirror" is scratched and cracked, and in no way perfect...it can still reflect the Son, and be a light to a darkened world.<br/><br/><strong><em><a class="zem_slink" title="Gospel of Matthew" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gospel_of_Matthew" rel="wikipedia">Matthew</a> 25 (<a class="zem_slink" title="New International Version" href="http://www.niv.org" rel="homepage">NIV</a>)</em></strong><br/><br/><em><sup>35</sup> For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and </em><em>you invited me in, </em><em><sup>36</sup>I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’</em><br/><br/><em> <sup>37</sup> “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? <sup>38</sup> When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? <sup>39</sup> When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’</em><br/><br/><strong><em> <sup>40</sup> “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ </em></strong><br/><br/><em><a href="http://bible.cc/hebrews/13-3.htm">Hebrews 13:3</a> Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.</em><br/><br/><em><a href="http://bible.cc/james/1-27.htm">James 1:27</a> Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.</em><br/><br/><em><a href="http://bible.cc/james/2-16.htm">James 2:16</a> If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it?</em><br/><br/>Have I tried to be more like Jesus in my words, actions, and deeds? I don't need fame and fortune to be more like Him. I don't have to go to the jungles, or villages of the world to be more like Him. Jesus calls me to be more like Him in my daily life. My life as a wife, mom, daughter, sister, friend. The day to day sacrifices, or the words of encouragement, the holding of a hand, or the nourishing of a soul. With enough practice, being like Jesus can become a habit.<br/><br/>**********<br/><br/>I have to share this story with you, about a <a class="zem_slink" title="Man" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man" rel="wikipedia">young man</a> whose life on this earth was short, but a life that made a difference...because he chose to be more like Jesus. I didn't know this young man, didn't even know his name until last week. Until the day that he died.<a href="http://www.odmp.org/officer/20866-deputy-sheriff-kurt-wyman"> Kurt Wyman</a> was the son of friends, of my in-laws. He was just twenty-four years old. He was a deputy sheriff that was shot and killed at a domestic disturbance call. He was a former Marine that had done his tour in the <a class="zem_slink" title="Middle East" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_East" rel="wikipedia">Middle East</a>. He was married to his wife, Lauren, father to a toddler son, and a newborn daughter... a daughter that breathed life, on the very same day that her father took his last breath. How sad. How tragic. It isn't supposed to be this way. He was the good guy...and yet now he is gone.<br/><br/>Thousands of people attended his funeral on Monday. The funeral was even televised and streamed online. It lasted for about three hours. As I said before, I never had the opportunity to know this young man during his life, and yet, I had the privilege of learning so much about him through his death. Time after time people would come to the podium to speak about Kurt, and time after time I heard people talk about this man's love for Jesus Christ. Not in a self righteous way, but in quiet acts of service to others, love of family and friends, honor in serving his country and community,and joy in sharing goofiness and friendship with the teenagers in his church. I'd say that Kurt did not live a spectacular life, he didn't live in the spotlight. He was a man that chose to live his life in a different way..... as a reflection. Choosing Jesus and choosing to reflect Jesus love to others around him.....<em>and that made all the difference</em>.<br/><br/>***********<br/><br/><strong>What does your life reflect?</strong><br/><br/><a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff162/annvoskamp/subalbumone/walkwithhimwednesdays2-1.jpg" alt="" /></a><br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://freechristianteaching.wordpress.com/2011/06/14/what-exactly-is-a-genuine-christian/">What Exactly Is A Genuine Christian?</a> (freechristianteaching.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://ginzotalk.wordpress.com/2011/06/14/christian-words-part-five-forgiveness/">Christian Words, Part Five - Forgiveness</a> (ginzotalk.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://fellowshiproom.org/2011/06/14/jesus-savior-and-redeemer/">Jesus, Savior and Redeemer</a> (fellowshiproom.org)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://debrakb.blogspot.com/2011/06/book-review-branded.html">Book Review: Branded</a> (debrakb.blogspot.com)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-52038611962421044352011-06-14T01:19:00.001-07:002011-07-02T17:50:59.435-07:00Monday Night At Home <br/><br/><em><strong>Take me home country roads...leads straight to my house on a Monday evening.</strong></em><br/><br/> <br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3208.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5445" title="102_3208" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3208.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Hey Bertha, she's taking pictures again. Just look up and smile.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3210.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5446" title="102_3210" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3210.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Fine, Gertie. Doesn't she know I don't like my dinner interrupted?<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3211.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5447" title="102_3211" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3211.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>She adores us...she calls us her little fluff balls. Isn't she sweet?<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3214.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5448" title="102_3214" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3214.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>We're so adorable...we could take this trio on the road. Do either of you sing soprano?<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3217.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5449" title="102_3217" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3217.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Ace is trying out for the roll of big, bad wolf in <a class="zem_slink" title="Little Red Riding Hood" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Red_Riding_Hood" rel="wikipedia">Little Red Riding Hood</a>. "Is that you Grandma? What big teeth you have!"<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3219.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5450" title="102_3219" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3219.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Salem followed me into the driveway. I was trying to get her to look at the camera.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3221.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5451" title="102_3221" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3221.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Then I got this! Okay, Salem a little to close and personal. Cats are scary this close up.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3212.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5452" title="102_3212" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3212.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>I should seriously make an 8x10 of this and frame it.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3213.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5453" title="102_3213" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3213.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>The farmer probably thought I was nuts, taking pictures of him working.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3215.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5454" title="102_3215" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3215.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3218.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5455" title="102_3218" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3218.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Home Sweet Home<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3207.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5456" title="102_3207" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3207.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>One of my favorite spots...which is now sporting some new giraffe print pillows.<br/><br/>Who says one can't live in the country AND be fashionable?<br/><br/> <br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://adbuzzer.wordpress.com/2011/06/12/womans-curiosity-is-the-first-step-to-taste-redds-beer/">Woman's curiosity is the first step to taste Redd's beer</a> (adbuzzer.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/heather_bailey/2011/06/spilling-the-bean.html">Spilling the Bean</a> (heatherbailey.typepad.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://theb3blog.com/2011/06/11/seriously-hollywood/">Seriously, Hollywood?</a> (theb3blog.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://bludressboutique.wordpress.com/2011/06/13/meatless-monday-weekend-roundup/">Meatless Monday & Weekend Roundup</a> (bludressboutique.wordpress.com)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-74300301443784374072011-06-14T01:19:00.000-07:002011-07-02T17:50:59.436-07:00Monday Night At Home <br/><br/><em><strong>Take me home country roads...leads straight to my house on a Monday evening.</strong></em><br/><br/> <br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3208.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5445" title="102_3208" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3208.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Hey Bertha, she's taking pictures again. Just look up and smile.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3210.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5446" title="102_3210" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3210.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Fine, Gertie. Doesn't she know I don't like my dinner interrupted?<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3211.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5447" title="102_3211" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3211.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>She adores us...she calls us her little fluff balls. Isn't she sweet?<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3214.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5448" title="102_3214" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3214.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>We're so adorable...we could take this trio on the road. Do either of you sing soprano?<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3217.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5449" title="102_3217" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3217.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Ace is trying out for the roll of big, bad wolf in <a class="zem_slink" title="Little Red Riding Hood" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Red_Riding_Hood" rel="wikipedia">Little Red Riding Hood</a>. "Is that you Grandma? What big teeth you have!"<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3219.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5450" title="102_3219" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3219.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Salem followed me into the driveway. I was trying to get her to look at the camera.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3221.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5451" title="102_3221" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3221.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Then I got this! Okay, Salem a little to close and personal. Cats are scary this close up.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3212.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5452" title="102_3212" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3212.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>I should seriously make an 8x10 of this and frame it.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3213.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5453" title="102_3213" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3213.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>The farmer probably thought I was nuts, taking pictures of him working.<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3215.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5454" title="102_3215" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3215.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3218.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5455" title="102_3218" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3218.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Home Sweet Home<br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3207.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5456" title="102_3207" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3207.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>One of my favorite spots...which is now sporting some new giraffe print pillows.<br/><br/>Who says one can't live in the country AND be fashionable?<br/><br/> <br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://adbuzzer.wordpress.com/2011/06/12/womans-curiosity-is-the-first-step-to-taste-redds-beer/">Woman's curiosity is the first step to taste Redd's beer</a> (adbuzzer.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/heather_bailey/2011/06/spilling-the-bean.html">Spilling the Bean</a> (heatherbailey.typepad.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://theb3blog.com/2011/06/11/seriously-hollywood/">Seriously, Hollywood?</a> (theb3blog.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://bludressboutique.wordpress.com/2011/06/13/meatless-monday-weekend-roundup/">Meatless Monday & Weekend Roundup</a> (bludressboutique.wordpress.com)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-64332007439488274392011-06-13T01:34:00.001-07:002011-07-02T17:51:11.369-07:00<div class="zemanta-img"><br/><br/>[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"]<a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hammock_040522.jpg"><img title="Garden hammock" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Hammock_040522.jpg/300px-Hammock_040522.jpg" alt="Garden hammock" width="300" height="200" /></a>[/caption]<br/><br/></div><br/><strong>"People often crucify themselves between the regrets of the past and the worries of the <a class="zem_slink" title="Future" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Future" rel="wikipedia">future</a>."</strong> (Pastor referenced this quote while preaching his sermon yesterday morning from <a class="zem_slink" title="Gospel of Matthew" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gospel_of_Matthew" rel="wikipedia">Matthew</a>, chapter 6)<br/><br/>The words struck me. There was truth in the sting.<br/><br/>How often do I worry or show regret over things I've said, or done, or worse yet things I didn't say or do? Then I worry about the future. The state of our country, the cost of gas, the cost of groceries, teens driving, jobs, money, relationships, conversations...Sadly, I could go on and on....and sure enough I am crucified. The hammer swings hard against me. YOU SHOULD HAVE. WHY DIDN'T YOU? YOU COULD HAVE. TAKE IT BACK. WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY SOMETHING! or....WHAT IF? I'M SCARED. I NEED. PLEASE?! I CAN'T. I WON'T. HELP ME!<br/><br/><strong>32(For the <a class="zem_slink" title="Gentile" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentile" rel="wikipedia">Gentiles</a>)...run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. <sup>33</sup> But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. <sup>34</sup> Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6 <a class="zem_slink" title="New International Version" href="http://www.niv.org" rel="homepage">NIV</a></strong><br/><br/><a class="zem_slink" title="Worry" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worry" rel="wikipedia">Don't worry</a>. My Heavenly <strong><em>Father already knows what I need</em></strong>.<br/><br/>Don't worry about tomorrow...each day has enough trouble of its own. (So why borrow trouble from the future?)<br/><br/><strong><em>Worry is a verb...but, so is trust, and which will I do?</em></strong><br/><br/>I'm thankful that <a class="zem_slink" title="God" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God" rel="wikipedia">God</a> knows me. Personally.<br/><br/>I'm thankful that I am loved by the One that holds the future (my future!) in His hands.<br/><br/>***************<br/><br/>*Cool breezes through an open window<br/><br/>*Less oppressive heat<br/><br/>*Sunshine<br/><br/>*Pillows for the deck hammock that have giraffe print<br/><br/>*Breakfast<br/><br/>*<a class="zem_slink" title="Finding" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finding" rel="wikipedia">Finding</a> new country decorating blogs<br/><br/>*Vintage<br/><br/>*Men who sing <a class="zem_slink" title="Amazing Grace" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazing_Grace" rel="wikipedia">Amazing Grace</a><br/><br/>*Children that love me<br/><br/>*Trips to <a class="zem_slink" title="Tractor Supply Company" href="http://www.tractorsupply.com/" rel="homepage">Tractor Supply</a><br/><br/>*Half tea, half lemonade<br/><br/>*Shade on sunny days<br/><br/>*Walks with my hubby<br/><br/>*Family<br/><br/>*Dirty dishes, dirty clothes, dirty floor<br/><br/>*A God that <em><strong>already knows</strong></em> all of my tomorrows and...<br/><br/>tells me <em><strong>not to worry</strong></em>.<br/><br/>****************<br/><br/><em><strong>Will you share the multitudes of ways that you are thankful?</strong></em><br/><br/><a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff162/annvoskamp/multitudesonmondaysbutton2-1.jpg" alt="" /></a><br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://spinningredemption.wordpress.com/2011/06/10/25-something-you%25e2%2580%2599re-currently-worrying-about/">25. Something you're currently worrying about.</a> (spinningredemption.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://mormonapologeticstudies.org/2011/06/11/enduring-afflictions-in-the-course-of-our-days-1-nephi-11/">Enduring Afflictions in the course of our days: 1 Nephi 1:1</a> (mormonapologeticstudies.org)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://mormonapologeticstudies.org/2011/06/11/take-up-thy-journey-into-the-wilderness-1-nephi-21-7/">Take up thy journey into the wilderness: 1 Nephi 2:1-7</a> (mormonapologeticstudies.org)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://onepowerfulword.wordpress.com/2011/06/10/today-is-the-tomorrow-we-worried-about/">Today is the Tomorrow We Worried About</a> (onepowerfulword.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://gibsongirl247.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/its-all-good/">It's All Good</a> (gibsongirl247.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://fbcrfamily.wordpress.com/2011/06/10/the-purpose-for-worry-friday-june-10/">"The Purpose for Worry" - Friday, June 10</a> (fbcrfamily.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/05/26/HOEF1JFBK5.DTL">Colorful hammocks get in the swing for sumemr</a> (sfgate.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/cool-hammocks-for-warm-days-145278">Cool Hammocks for Warm Days</a> (apartmenttherapy.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://mormonapologeticstudies.org/2011/06/11/because-you-have-sought-me-out-diligently-1-nephi-216-19/">Because you have sought me out diligently: 1 Nephi 2:16-19</a> (mormonapologeticstudies.org)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-74456839238075911432011-06-11T04:09:00.001-07:002011-07-02T17:50:59.436-07:00Saturdays Are For Lazy<a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3144.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5431" title="102_3144" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3144.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3142.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5428" title="102_3142" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3142.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3102.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5429" title="102_3102" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3102.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3188.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5427" title="102_3188" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3188.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3159.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5432" title="102_3159" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3159.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3164.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5436" title="102_3164" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3164.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Today, here in small town <a class="zem_slink" title="Ohio" href="http://www.history.com/topics/ohio" rel="historycom">Ohio</a>, we are experiencing a nice <a class="zem_slink" title="Sunny Day" href="http://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Day-Claire-Henley/dp/156282340X%3FSubscriptionId%3D0G81C5DAZ03ZR9WH9X82%26tag%3Dzemanta-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D156282340X" rel="amazon">sunny day</a>. It stormed last night and swept out the <a class="zem_slink" title="Heat" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat" rel="wikipedia">heat</a> and humidity. It is a nice break from the stifling heat of last week. There is a lot I love about summer, but the excessive heat is not one of them!<br/><br/><strong>I thought I'd share some <em>views from my front porch</em> for this post.</strong><br/><br/>*Lonnie looking at me through the <a class="zem_slink" title="Window screen" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window_screen" rel="wikipedia">window screen</a>. He's so funny, always "checking things out".<br/><br/>*Shamus enjoying the shade.<br/><br/>*The road that runs in front of my house.<br/><br/>*The llama field directly across from my driveway.<br/><br/>*A country star, that hubby and I are going to paint.<br/><br/>*The mailbox, standing proudly...with a crooked door...the survivor of an Ohio <a class="zem_slink" title="Snowplow" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowplow" rel="wikipedia">snow plow</a>.<br/><br/>************<br/><br/>Enjoy your lazy, hazy day of summer!<br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://thedogwalkinggardener.wordpress.com/2011/05/21/nice-lazy-day-the-benefits-of-dandelions-and-the-garden-at-dakota-cafe-is-lookin-good/">Nice, lazy day. The benefits of dandelions and the garden at Dakota Cafe is lookin' good!</a> (thedogwalkinggardener.wordpress.com)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2011/06/10/137105751/phone-number-as-relic-nothing-but-laziness-and-hostility-to-consumers?ft=1&f=93559255">Phone Number As Relic: "Nothing But Laziness And Hostility To Consumers"</a> (npr.org)</li><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://www.zocdoc.com/answers/5942/i-am-22-years-old-with-a-lazy-right-eye-what-are-my-options">I am 22 years old with a lazy right eye. What are my options?</a> (zocdoc.com)</li><br/></ul>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15099896747955801624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581795255746000064.post-50449466650117823732011-06-11T04:09:00.000-07:002011-07-02T17:50:59.436-07:00Saturdays Are For Lazy<a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3144.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5431" title="102_3144" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3144.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3142.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5428" title="102_3142" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3142.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3102.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5429" title="102_3102" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3102.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3188.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5427" title="102_3188" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3188.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3159.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5432" title="102_3159" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3159.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3164.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5436" title="102_3164" src="http://gibsongirl247.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/102_3164.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br/><br/>Today, here in small town <a class="zem_slink" title="Ohio" href="http://www.history.com/topics/ohio" rel="historycom">Ohio</a>, we are experiencing a nice <a class="zem_slink" title="Sunny Day" href="http://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Day-Claire-Henley/dp/156282340X%3FSubscriptionId%3D0G81C5DAZ03ZR9WH9X82%26tag%3Dzemanta-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D156282340X" rel="amazon">sunny day</a>. It stormed last night and swept out the <a class="zem_slink" title="Heat" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat" rel="wikipedia">heat</a> and humidity. It is a nice break from the stifling heat of last week. There is a lot I love about summer, but the excessive heat is not one of them!<br/><br/><strong>I thought I'd share some <em>views from my front porch</em> for this post.</strong><br/><br/>*Lonnie looking at me through the <a class="zem_slink" title="Window screen" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window_screen" rel="wikipedia">window screen</a>. He's so funny, always "checking things out".<br/><br/>*Shamus enjoying the shade.<br/><br/>*The road that runs in front of my house.<br/><br/>*The llama field directly across from my driveway.<br/><br/>*A country star, that hubby and I are going to paint.<br/><br/>*The mailbox, standing proudly...with a crooked door...the survivor of an Ohio <a class="zem_slink" title="Snowplow" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowplow" rel="wikipedia">snow plow</a>.<br/><br/>************<br/><br/>Enjoy your lazy, hazy day of summer!<br/><h6 class="zemanta-related-title" style="font-size:1em;">Related articles</h6><br/><ul class="zemanta-article-ul"><br/> <li class="zemanta-article-ul-li"><a href="http://thedogwalkinggardener.wordpress.com/2011/05/21/nice-lazy-day-the-benefits-of-dandelions-and-the-garden-at-dakota-cafe-is-lookin-good/">Nice, lazy day. 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