We purchase food every month through Angel Foods. It is a wonderful program and good food to boot. We also get a monthly newsletter/magazine when we pick up our food. But there was an article in there called "Stopping the Joy Thief!" that I want to share. I found it a very good article and something for everyone to remember. I don't think I can put the whole article here but I will summarize it for you. If you want to read it in its entirety, go to www.angelfoodministries.com and there should be a place for newsletters and you can click on that. It is in the Sept. 08 one and nearr the back. While there, check out the menu and you can even search to see if there is a church near you doing the program. We save alot every month on food since we started doing this.
Basically the article states that "worry and anxiety are universal addictions and when we are anxious we begin to abide in a place of worry rather than abiding in God". Phillipians 4:6-7 gives the solution. Apostle Paul says to combat worry and anxiety is to pray about everything. There is no issue in our lives that we cannot talk to God about. He already knows our lives and what is going on so we might as well get on our knees and pray....and trust in Him that He will take care of us and the situation. Another saying I hear all the time is "Let Go and Let God". I like the last sentence "Pray instead of worrying and allow God's peace and joy to flood your soul".
I like this article because I will be the first to admit that I let worry and anxiety overtake me and my life....a lot of "What If's" go through my mind. I didn't even realize how much joy I am being robbed of. I am going to cut this article out and ahve it someplace so I can read it often. I think I will place it in my Bible.
No pictures to show you today.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Flower I made at stamp club
This is a pointsetta I made using paper that was punched with various punches. A few techniques and voila...a flower. To color the Christmas bulb, we poured watered down glue then some Embossing Powder. I used gold and a blue color. It would make a nice gift but I think I will keep it for my tree.....selfish of me, huh? LOL
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Another fill-in the blank
WHAT IS YOUR NAME? Lynn
4 LETTER WORD: left
BOY NAME: Lester
GIRL NAME: Lydianne
OCCUPATION: Lumberjack
COLOR: Lime green
SOMETHING YOU WEAR: Leggings
BEVERAGE: Lime diet coke
A PLACE: Long Island
SOMETHING FOUND IN A BATHROOM: Lavender scented air freshner
REASON FOR BEING LATE: Locked keys in car
SOMETHING YOU SHOUT: LOOK!!!!
FOOD: Liver and onions
4 LETTER WORD: left
BOY NAME: Lester
GIRL NAME: Lydianne
OCCUPATION: Lumberjack
COLOR: Lime green
SOMETHING YOU WEAR: Leggings
BEVERAGE: Lime diet coke
A PLACE: Long Island
SOMETHING FOUND IN A BATHROOM: Lavender scented air freshner
REASON FOR BEING LATE: Locked keys in car
SOMETHING YOU SHOUT: LOOK!!!!
FOOD: Liver and onions
Monday, September 15, 2008
44 ODD Things
I received this questionnaire in my e-mail so I thought I would share it on my blog. Enjoy!
1. Do you like blue cheese? not really
2. Have you ever smoked? yes for about 3 months when I was 18 and in college
3. Do you own a gun? yes, my hubby has 2 of them
4. What flavor Kool Aid was your favorite? still like lime
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointment? No
6. What do you think of hot dogs? they are okay
7. Favorite Christmas movie? The Christmas Story and A Wonderful Life
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning ? Chocolate milk or orange juice
9. Can you do push ups? No
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelery? the 2 rings my husband gave me
11. Favorite hobby? rubberstamping, cross-stitch
12. Favorite color? turquoise
13. What's one trait you hate about yourself? Sometimes I am too emotional
14. Middle name? Anne
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment.
1. What am I going to make for dinner?
2. Why am I so tired?
3. What's on TV tonight?
16. 3 drinks you regularly drink? Diet Coke, tea, milk/chocolate milk
17. Current worry? tornadoes/hurricanes
18. Current hate right now? Tornadoes/hurricanes
19. Favorite place to be? Home
20. How did you bring in the New Year? Out to dinner and then a game night
21. Where would you like to go? Europe especially Ireland
22. Name three people who will complete this? Don't know
23. Do you own slippers? Yes and wear them all the time
24. What color shirt are you wearing right now? Light blue with dark blue flowers on it
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Yes
26. Flannel sheets? Yes
27. Do you like chewing on ice? No
28. Would you be a pirate? Sure, why not!
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? whatever I last heard on the radio
30. Favorite Girl's Name? Rebekah Skye
31. What makes you laugh? My friends
32. Best bed sheets as a child? Black and white cats with big red lips on them
33. Worst injury you've ever had? fibula behind ankle...has a pin in it
34. How many TVs do you have in your house? 3
35. Does someone have a crush on you? My husband does, I hope.
36. Your favorite book? anything with Beverly Lewis or Mitch Albom
37. What is your favorite candy? snickers, reese's peanut butter cups, york peppermint patty
38. Favorite Sports Team? Buffalo Bills and Auburn Tigers
39. What song do you want played at your funeral? Several
40. What was the last thing that made you cry? A movie
41. Favorite boys name? Christopher
42. Do you have a crush on someone? Yes....my hubby
43 Would you like to be a police officer? No
44. What is your favorite movie? Grease
1. Do you like blue cheese? not really
2. Have you ever smoked? yes for about 3 months when I was 18 and in college
3. Do you own a gun? yes, my hubby has 2 of them
4. What flavor Kool Aid was your favorite? still like lime
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointment? No
6. What do you think of hot dogs? they are okay
7. Favorite Christmas movie? The Christmas Story and A Wonderful Life
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning ? Chocolate milk or orange juice
9. Can you do push ups? No
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelery? the 2 rings my husband gave me
11. Favorite hobby? rubberstamping, cross-stitch
12. Favorite color? turquoise
13. What's one trait you hate about yourself? Sometimes I am too emotional
14. Middle name? Anne
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment.
1. What am I going to make for dinner?
2. Why am I so tired?
3. What's on TV tonight?
16. 3 drinks you regularly drink? Diet Coke, tea, milk/chocolate milk
17. Current worry? tornadoes/hurricanes
18. Current hate right now? Tornadoes/hurricanes
19. Favorite place to be? Home
20. How did you bring in the New Year? Out to dinner and then a game night
21. Where would you like to go? Europe especially Ireland
22. Name three people who will complete this? Don't know
23. Do you own slippers? Yes and wear them all the time
24. What color shirt are you wearing right now? Light blue with dark blue flowers on it
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Yes
26. Flannel sheets? Yes
27. Do you like chewing on ice? No
28. Would you be a pirate? Sure, why not!
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? whatever I last heard on the radio
30. Favorite Girl's Name? Rebekah Skye
31. What makes you laugh? My friends
32. Best bed sheets as a child? Black and white cats with big red lips on them
33. Worst injury you've ever had? fibula behind ankle...has a pin in it
34. How many TVs do you have in your house? 3
35. Does someone have a crush on you? My husband does, I hope.
36. Your favorite book? anything with Beverly Lewis or Mitch Albom
37. What is your favorite candy? snickers, reese's peanut butter cups, york peppermint patty
38. Favorite Sports Team? Buffalo Bills and Auburn Tigers
39. What song do you want played at your funeral? Several
40. What was the last thing that made you cry? A movie
41. Favorite boys name? Christopher
42. Do you have a crush on someone? Yes....my hubby
43 Would you like to be a police officer? No
44. What is your favorite movie? Grease
Sunday, September 14, 2008
forgot to mention
Oh, I forgot to mention....I changed my playlist so it will be random play. I was tired of coming on here and the same song would start and I am sure all of you did, too. Now, hopefully it will be a variety each time you log on.
Waiting
I know everyone is waiting for more pictures. And, I would love to post them. I need to post:
1. A picture of our new dog
2. Pictures of some things I have made
They are coming soon....I hope. My computer is still not working and I can't download the pictures on my camera on James's computer. I plan to try to get to Wal-mart and make a CD of these pictures on my camera and then load that on his computer. Hopefully soon my computer will be fixed.
Went to the doctor Weds. to have my wrist looked at. May be carpal tunel. Will find out in the next couple weeks. I have a nerve test this week then will go back and see the doctor for the results. The dr. did give me a brace to wear at night and I just have to say it has made all the difference in the world! I sleep soundly through the night....no waking up because of pain/numbness. I never thought it would make this much of a difference.
Yesterday, I had my stamp club meeting. My friend, N, showed me how to make pointsettas using a variety of punches. The flower came out so beautiful. All the flowers in her book are gorgeous and I never thought the different punches could make such beautiful flowers. That will be another picture to post, too.
Stay tuned for updates.
1. A picture of our new dog
2. Pictures of some things I have made
They are coming soon....I hope. My computer is still not working and I can't download the pictures on my camera on James's computer. I plan to try to get to Wal-mart and make a CD of these pictures on my camera and then load that on his computer. Hopefully soon my computer will be fixed.
Went to the doctor Weds. to have my wrist looked at. May be carpal tunel. Will find out in the next couple weeks. I have a nerve test this week then will go back and see the doctor for the results. The dr. did give me a brace to wear at night and I just have to say it has made all the difference in the world! I sleep soundly through the night....no waking up because of pain/numbness. I never thought it would make this much of a difference.
Yesterday, I had my stamp club meeting. My friend, N, showed me how to make pointsettas using a variety of punches. The flower came out so beautiful. All the flowers in her book are gorgeous and I never thought the different punches could make such beautiful flowers. That will be another picture to post, too.
Stay tuned for updates.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Once again...a long time posting
Sorry, it has been crazy here. I know that is not a good excuse. I guess I need to set aside time at least once a week to post here. First, I am going to add another getting to know you posting.
1. What time did you get up this morning? 6:25am because Thomas was awake and the dogs made sure I knew that!!
2. Diamonds or pearls? not sure I care for either
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Mama Mia
4. What is your favorite TV show? I have several but really like Army Wives
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Chocolate Milk
6. What is your middle name? Anne
7. What food do you dislike? Veal
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Casting Crowns
9. What kind of car do you drive? Chevy S-10
10. Favorite sandwich? Toasted cheese and tomato sandwich or veggie sub at Subway or Quizno's
11. What characteristic do you despise? Lying, Bullying, disrespectful
12. Favorite item of clothing? lounging around the house clothes
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Europe especially Ireland
14. Favorite brand of clothing? No preference
15. Where would you like to retire? Here or in Myrtle Beach
16. What was your most recent memorable birthday? Not sure
17. Favorite sport to watch? Gymnastics, ice skating, swimming
18. Furtherest place you are sending this? not sure
19. Person you expect to send it back first? Not sure
20. When is your birthday? March 27
21. Are you a morning person or a night person? a little of both
22. What is your shoe size? 9
23. Pets? 2 dogs-beagle and Jack Terrier
24. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us? Naah!
25. What did you want to be when you were little? everything
26. How are you today? ok but tired
27. What is your favorite candy? reese's peanut butter cups and snickers
28. What is your favorite flower? carnations
29. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Sept. 26
30. What is you favorite pastime? Rubberstamping, cross-stitch
31. What are you listening to right now? TV
32. What was the last thing you ate? pancakes, sausagge and freshly squeezed oj
33. Do you wish on stars? sometimes
34. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? some shade of green
35. How is the weather right now? Cooler
36. The first person you spoke to on the phone today? James
37. Favorite soft drink? Diet Coke with lime, sweet tea
38. Favorite restaurant? Laredos
39. Real hair color? light brown
40. What was your favorite toy as a child? Winnie the Pooh
41. Summer or winter? neither. spring and fall
42. Hugs or kisses? lots of both
43. Chocolate or Vanilla? chocolate
44. Coffee or tea? tea
45. Do you want your friends to email you back? Yes
46. When was the last time you cried? last week
47. What is under your bed? dust bunnies
48. What did you do last night? talked on the phone and tried to sleep
49. What are you afraid of ? Heights
50. Salty or sweet? Both depending on mood
51. How many keys on your key ring? 3
52. How many years at your current job? 7
53. Favorite day of the week? Friday because the weekend is just ahead
54. How many towns have you lived in? 8
55. Do you make friends easily? depends on the mood I'm in
Okay, got that out of the way!
We got a new dog. My sister-in-law's brother and family were moving across the country and could not take their dog. She is a 4 year old Jack Russell/Rat Terrier. She is a wonderful dog. She sleeps alot, is fairly quiet, is funny, and pretty much well-behaved. We were not sure if it would work out because she and Harold were fighting alot. One fight ended up with Harold having a tear in his ear. But now things have calmed down. Harold and Missy can sleep next to each other with no growling. Missy still tries to chase the cat but if we tell her no, she stops and goes to her "house", which is a cage with some blankets and a comfy pillow. She loves her house and sleeps in there all the time. We sure do love our Missy Filet Mignion!!! Yes, that's her full name.
I have been doing some rubberstamping. I have been working on ATC's(Artist Trading Cards). When they are finished, I will take pictures before sending them off. I love to do ATC's. They are baseball card sized pieces of artwork.
Not much else new. I have been watching the presidential campaigns, and I have to say, I am glad John McCain chose the runing mate he did. She would be so good in office. Together they are a strong team.
Have a great Sunday and remember to thank God today for all he ahs given you.
1. What time did you get up this morning? 6:25am because Thomas was awake and the dogs made sure I knew that!!
2. Diamonds or pearls? not sure I care for either
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Mama Mia
4. What is your favorite TV show? I have several but really like Army Wives
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Chocolate Milk
6. What is your middle name? Anne
7. What food do you dislike? Veal
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Casting Crowns
9. What kind of car do you drive? Chevy S-10
10. Favorite sandwich? Toasted cheese and tomato sandwich or veggie sub at Subway or Quizno's
11. What characteristic do you despise? Lying, Bullying, disrespectful
12. Favorite item of clothing? lounging around the house clothes
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Europe especially Ireland
14. Favorite brand of clothing? No preference
15. Where would you like to retire? Here or in Myrtle Beach
16. What was your most recent memorable birthday? Not sure
17. Favorite sport to watch? Gymnastics, ice skating, swimming
18. Furtherest place you are sending this? not sure
19. Person you expect to send it back first? Not sure
20. When is your birthday? March 27
21. Are you a morning person or a night person? a little of both
22. What is your shoe size? 9
23. Pets? 2 dogs-beagle and Jack Terrier
24. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us? Naah!
25. What did you want to be when you were little? everything
26. How are you today? ok but tired
27. What is your favorite candy? reese's peanut butter cups and snickers
28. What is your favorite flower? carnations
29. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Sept. 26
30. What is you favorite pastime? Rubberstamping, cross-stitch
31. What are you listening to right now? TV
32. What was the last thing you ate? pancakes, sausagge and freshly squeezed oj
33. Do you wish on stars? sometimes
34. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? some shade of green
35. How is the weather right now? Cooler
36. The first person you spoke to on the phone today? James
37. Favorite soft drink? Diet Coke with lime, sweet tea
38. Favorite restaurant? Laredos
39. Real hair color? light brown
40. What was your favorite toy as a child? Winnie the Pooh
41. Summer or winter? neither. spring and fall
42. Hugs or kisses? lots of both
43. Chocolate or Vanilla? chocolate
44. Coffee or tea? tea
45. Do you want your friends to email you back? Yes
46. When was the last time you cried? last week
47. What is under your bed? dust bunnies
48. What did you do last night? talked on the phone and tried to sleep
49. What are you afraid of ? Heights
50. Salty or sweet? Both depending on mood
51. How many keys on your key ring? 3
52. How many years at your current job? 7
53. Favorite day of the week? Friday because the weekend is just ahead
54. How many towns have you lived in? 8
55. Do you make friends easily? depends on the mood I'm in
Okay, got that out of the way!
We got a new dog. My sister-in-law's brother and family were moving across the country and could not take their dog. She is a 4 year old Jack Russell/Rat Terrier. She is a wonderful dog. She sleeps alot, is fairly quiet, is funny, and pretty much well-behaved. We were not sure if it would work out because she and Harold were fighting alot. One fight ended up with Harold having a tear in his ear. But now things have calmed down. Harold and Missy can sleep next to each other with no growling. Missy still tries to chase the cat but if we tell her no, she stops and goes to her "house", which is a cage with some blankets and a comfy pillow. She loves her house and sleeps in there all the time. We sure do love our Missy Filet Mignion!!! Yes, that's her full name.
I have been doing some rubberstamping. I have been working on ATC's(Artist Trading Cards). When they are finished, I will take pictures before sending them off. I love to do ATC's. They are baseball card sized pieces of artwork.
Not much else new. I have been watching the presidential campaigns, and I have to say, I am glad John McCain chose the runing mate he did. She would be so good in office. Together they are a strong team.
Have a great Sunday and remember to thank God today for all he ahs given you.
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