A quick apology

I have all the days on my Facebook page, will get them updated here really soon,
sorry for the delay.  Hang in there & keep smiling.  You are truly making a difference in each
person who sees you do it!!!!

Perfect Fit (Weds, 01/16/13) Day 1,391

I see my mom's Mother's Day sweater fit perfectly. I was a little concerned because I had needed some measurements & she did them herself, one handed & then called me with them. Then I had lost them, then found them & finished in time to get it to her for the Christmas party on the 12th at Sue's last Saturday.
 
It is always nice when you make a gift or anything for someone to let them know you got it & how you like it.  Best ever is to send them a thank you & a photo.  It shows you really appreciate the time & love they put into a heartmade gift.  I guarantee it will make a difference in their day ♥

Being There (Tuesday, 01/15/13) Day 1,391

We were truly blessed to spend a time of remembrance with friends. Long drive down to Missouri was well worth it to be there for Lynn & Annie, as well as the rest of the family.  We met the other children.  Some we had met before; but really did not remember.  Others for the first time.

Ken, Lynn's sweet late hubby, had such a wonderful & diverse group of friends.  Can't call them acquaintances because they were truly friends.  Right to the heart.  Ken was just that way.  He was a friend of the best kind, you couldn't ask for a more genuine person.  He will be missed & remembered.

A teddy bear for you kind sir, 'Love Bears All Things'





Good time remembering & being together.

Insurance (Monday, 01/14/13) Day 1,392

I finally have health insurance starting in February. Gonna cost a mint; but accepted so for the first time in 8 years will start getting those preventative tests done. Sure praying for positive results ♥

It is so hard to be a blessing to others when one is worrying about their own health.  Our country is such a mess, especially in caring for its people.  We have it all mixed up & the current proposed is not the answer.  I honestly do not know what is; but so many doctors & nurses have said that will not do it.  It won't cover so many & there will still be a majority left to be hanging uncovered.  

Best we can do is offer a hand, give a listening ear.  When someone doesn't feel well we could bring meals, or do shopping.  Be there to lend the support that we can.  Ask, offer, reach out....

Town Support (Sunday 01/13/13) Day 1,393

A small town in Northern WI cam together in support for Lakken's Benefit. So many people, not only gathering to come & celebrate Lakken; but to do whatever was needed to help out.

People who won cash prizes donating them back to the family & so many smiles. I enjoyed watching her smile & seeing her smother Eddie with shaving cream. He was a trooper too. He did 3 turns in the pie face. Not a lover of whipping cream didn't slow him down at all, then twice with the shaving cream. There were several who took turns behind the pies. Carter was very patient waiting with his dollar to get Mr. Eddie & he got him good!!!!! Eddie even came out from behind to give Lakken money to get him a couple extra times, he loved every minute of the attention. Lots of smiles too.

Knitty Group (Saturday 1/12/12) Day 1,394

A difference in my life occurred while at a birthday party yesterday. Chatting with several of the ladies, we decided we would like to form a small knitting group. I have friends in other parts of the country that have these groups & seem to really enjoy them, so I am excited to be part of one.

Ours will be a bit different, since I will be teaching most how to knit, crochet & maybe quilt; but we will enjoy this & praying together. Most of all the time we spend together just sharing & chatting over stuff like we did yesterday. Learning new things, talking & praying about things & who knows. 

We hope a few young ladies will join in so we can share some of the old arts with them, passing along the past & present.  Not only in crafts; but in ways that they can honor themselves & God in the way they behave, act & dress.  So many young ladies see ads on tv & in the magazines that tell them they must dress & act in ways that attract men to them, when in reality men are truly attracted by young ladies who act & dress like young ladies.  You can dress pretty without being revealing, you can be attractive without a lot of make-up or cleavage.  Your skirts can be a decent length & still be just right.  Showing too much leaves nothing to the imagination or for your intended.  I'm sorry if I sound old fashioned; but I do believe that my body is only for my husband & others don't need to see what is there, not that they would want to anyway.  That is not the point, we need to protect our youth; both girls & boys.  They need to know they have value & that we hold them valuable.  

So our goal is to not only enjoy the arts of old; but to have a time of prayer for our nation & our youth, as well as each other.  A time to honor God & His ways, to be able to share & just have fun.

Thanks to Tauna for taking the reins & organizing our little group. Can't wait to see what it becomes; most of all a relaxed group of friends. ♥

Healthy Choices Day 1,395

Today my choice is being thankful for healthy alternatives that taste good & don't cost an arm and leg. With my hubby having health issues that surround his heart & me having a funky thyroid that added unwanted weight, we are always looking for ways to eat healthier; but within reason.

Mashed potatoes are one of his faves, so add cauliflower & mash with chicken broth. When we do noodles I cut cabbage & add that. Tonight it was spaghetti sauce on spaghetti squash. No noodles at all, extra tomatoes that we froze this summer & lots of garlic. Add in chunks of chicken breast for the meat.

End of summer we dig up Jerusalem Artichokes & add those to our mashed taters. He still gets his taters; but it increases the veggies. Many more ways too, just need to be creative & look around. Ask friends & family. Desserts aren't shorted on either. Chocolate cake is a favorite, green tomatoes work great & you can substitute apple sauce for oil.

Yup, enjoy food & eat healthy. Wouldn't hurt to get back to those 9" plates either, eat smaller portions more often, snack on 'good for ya stuff', & move around. Enjoy!!!!

This can make a difference in so many lives of those you love!