I'm Back! Again! *Smile* ~ Fearless Friday

Hey, new followers ~ WELCOME!

As promised, I am back ~ even if it did take an extra 

day to get here!

Our  thermometer took a nose dive last night!  Besides leaving me with cold feet (literally), it also made me realize that the holidays will be here before we know it!!!  Yikes!

I love this simple fall decoration.  Isn't it sweet?  And it might take all of 5 minutes to make!!!  I like simple and sweet ~ fast is nice, too!

I found this and I've been calling it Butterfly Toes!  Actually, I've seen several different versions on the internet, but basically they are the same design.  I just like this one the best!

Originally, I had thought about doing the two youngest grand babies' feet for their parents.....but, now I'm thinking of doing all of the grands and besides doing it for their parents, also putting them on our bathroom wall.  I'll have to repaint first and think of some sort of arrangement, but I think I would love the finished product.

Besides, if you are to be sticking kids' feet in paint, might as well get the most out of it!

I love the following plague and was considering trying to use it in with a wall hanging or something for the older grandsons.....but,  

now I'm thinking the "grandchicks" should have a copy, too!

Do you like it?

Here is something I would like to put on a plaque for some of my friends.  I think it will make them smile.

 

Are you smiling?

Okay, that's my gift idea roundup for now.....hope this gives you an idea or two!  I would love to hear what you are doing or thinking about doing.

It's Friday.....so that means ~

 I along with others around the internet will be praying today for you and your families!  If you have a specific request and would like to let me know, you can use the comments or my email.  Check my sidebar for information.  You will also find my friend Angela's information there.  She is an awesome prayer warrior!

Going to leave you with the following thought....(saw it on facebook):

Heroes don't wear capes....

They wear dog tags!  

Blessings,

Cheryl  

Up and at ‘em, Sunshine!

Okay, I wrote a post and it completely disappeared.  So, I’ll try to get back later…..  When I get back, I have a couple of new gift ideas to share. 

Blessings & hugs,

Cheryl

Update.....

Hello gurlfrienz!  I thought it was time I let you gals know what’s going on here in Oklahoma!  Dedicating this weekend to getting this “Update” post finished!

October 15^th ~

Our weather is glorious!  God’s handiwork is amazing.  Our nightly lows are ranging between the high 50’s and low 60’s.  I love sleeping with the windows open and under a cozy quilt (and without burning the a/c!).  The daytime highs have been staying in the mid 70’s….occasionally, we go above 80, but only for an hour or two.  We have enjoyed a couple of very nice rains, giving new life back to the pasture and the area ponds are looking some better.  We have a long way to go, to be up to the amount of rainfall that would be “normal” for us, though.

The trees are just beginning to turn….love the colors!  I am amazed the trees haven’t just given up their leaves with the heat and drought we experienced this year.

October 16^th ~

Leave it to the weather to make a “story teller” out of me!  LOL  This morning at 10:00 the temperature was already 83 with an expected high of 93!  It is October, isn’t it?  Tomorrow we start to cool back down.  I guess this is summer’s last hi-cup, or something.  (Understand, I’m not rushing winter, just want to enjoy as much of autumn as possible!!!

My Health ~

I’ve been to the doctor a couple of times since I posted.  In some areas, I’m getting better.  I finally told him about my right ear bothering me.    He gouged around, I jumped, my ear canal rec’d a cut…..yikes!!!!  Hurt!!!  In the end, he cleaned out a huge amount of bloody wax.  Did you know, when wax is left in, it adheres to the ear canal and it is sort of like removing a thick scab from a sore?  Yeah!  I’m still putting drops in my ear, but it is much, much better!  And I am finding as it has improved, so have other health issues.  Wonderful!!!  I apologized for being a big baby.  My doc said, no….that he knew how bad that hurts! 

I still hate putting all this medicine into my body.  So, I am starting a fast tomorrow and making a few changes.  I’ll let you know.

The Garden ~

We are still putting things up from the garden, although I can see the end of the tunnel soon.  (Dh gathers, I store)  I think we have put close to 40 lbs of okra in the freezer!  Along with the okra, I have several bags of pepper (both sweet and hot) put up and some peppers waiting to be canned.  I also added a couple of bags of purple hull peas to the freezer….wish it had of been more.  We have been blessed with the best watermelons!  We planted moon & stars, which is a very old variety…..see the pattern of the moon & stars?

Moon & stars is a medium size watermelon, not huge like some.  I think they are so pretty and the taste is so good!  

The Barn ~

We gave Faith (aka Mama Horse away) to a great home!.  It was a difficult decision, but we had never planned to “raise” horses.  Rather, we just wanted the grands to be able to enjoy the experience of riding and being around horses.  (Because we love them!)  But there are the other considerations, such as space and feed (bills).  

We still have Trigger, Lightning and Rodeo (aka Baby) and Rodeo is one big baby.  Dh and the boys would move him in the house if I would let them and he would come!!!  Love him to pieces…..but outside! LOL

I have to say, the day Mama gave birth to Baby was a most remarkable experience.  And watching Baby grow and his playful attitude develop was awesome!  If we were younger and had more land, we would definitely be raising horses!!!  (Maybe younger is a bigger factor than more land….just saying.)

Other Stuff ~

We are working on a couple of deals, one in particular that will require work from both dh and myself on our end.  I can’t say too much right now, but will elaborate more once the project is off the ground.  Praying it will be a blessing to others.

More hours in the day and more energy would be greatly appreciated!!!

I’ve been working with some people recalling the history of our area and that has been fun, but time consuming.  Still, I love history and it really comes alive around here.  I’ve been asked to put my notes together in the form of a book….but, time and my inability at writing…hmmmm, so this is just another thing that goes on the “we’ll see list.”

I’ll write more in a day or two.  This is getting too long and it is getting late.  I’m a trying to refrain from anymore 3:00 a.m. writing sessions!!!  (Part of my new “healthier me” plan.)

BTW, this is the Biblical feast of Sukkot (or Tabernacles).  We spent the day in the garden (in our makeshift Sukkah) with some of the grands.  We let them pick some of the last of the watermelons and cut and shared them in the garden.  We did a lot of visiting then dh ordered pizza!  It was a very blessed day!

Just so you know, even when I am not here posting, you are still on my heart and in my prayers.  And I do miss you!!!  I haven't been a very good manager of time lately, but I am working on getting better.  Praying the coming week will be full of blessings for you and yours!!!

Blessings and hugs,

Cheryl

Fearless Friday, September 16th

"But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground."

  Genesis 2:6 

I am praying for each of you today.  And I have so many things to tell you......unfortunately, so little time at the moment!

Feel free to leave a request or a comment!   

YOU, are special!

Also, be sure and visit Angela's blog....Free Spirit Haven!

You can find all sorts of contact information in my sidebar ......many

people are praying for your needs.

So many praise reports.....

Biggest ONE......

visit Linda @ Prairie Flower Farm!!!  You'll be blessed!!!

Also

BIG, BIG

It is raining in OKLAHOMA and TEXAS!!!!

Praying this brings an end to the fires.

While I am praying for many things....

I am  

C*E*L*E*B*R*A*T*I*N*G

all GOD is doing!

HE is answering the cries of HIS people!!!

"Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you."   

 2Chronicles 20:17 

 

I hope to be back a little and share some things....life is busy, but you know that.

Stacy, I am praying for the stress you are feeling to be replaced with the peace that passes all understanding....that your strength will be renewed and that you will run and not be weary!

Shoshanna, claiming 2Chronicles 20:17 for you and your household!

Bren, Ashlyn is in my prayers and my heart!  Believing God for an end to the hurt she is feeling.

~many, many more and I will be praying.

I'll be back.....the war is on, but the VICTORY is HIS!

Blessings,

Cheryl

Thursday's Top Ten and Stuff

Note from Beth:

I am out of town today. And even if I was here … chances are that I would struggle to think up a theme. I’m in one of those phases where I can stand lost, in front of the pantry or open refrigerator, wondering what on earth to make for dinner! So trying to come up with a topic for not just myself, but you to expound … well … it’s just beyond me! And since I can’t come up with a theme … I decided to make that the theme. Make 10 suggestions for future top 10s. And link ‘em up below! Thanks!

Here are mine!  Where are yours?

Top Ten Suggestions, for Top Ten Thursdays!

If you could only have ten (different) foods to eat for the rest of you life, what would they be?

If you could witness any historical event you wished, what would be your top ten?

The subject:  the Night Sky!  List ten things it reminds you of or ten memories you associate with the night sky.

We all dream of things we would like to do or would have liked to have done.  List your ten unfilled dreams.

Are there ten people (alive or dead) you would like to meet?  Who and Why?

Ten habits that annoy you!  (yours or other people's)

What are your top ten favorite desserts?  Post the recipe for your most favorite!

Ten things that make you smile.

The book police are coming to your home!  You can only keep ten books!  Which ten will you keep?

List you top ten favorite quotes.

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Our weather is changing....change we can actually notice!  This morning the temperature was 61.  It's nearly noon and the temp remains in the 60's.  It is drizzling off and on.  The ground needs this!  We need this!  Hopefully, we can get the turnips planted soon!

I am thankful for the change, however they are predicting 90 to be the high on Sunday....still, better than last Monday's 109.

Tomorrow is our day set aside for prayer.  If you have a special need, please let me know.  I will be praying for you and your family.

This has been one awesome week, for answered prayers!  I hope to be able to share with you ......it will build your faith!

With the appearance of the full moon, the Month of Elul is half over.  I haven't done this study justice on here.  For that, I am sorry, because it is  chalked full of blessings.....but before the month has completely slipped away, I hope to do a few more posts.  Life has been very busy for us the last week or so.

Still blessings abound!

We are on a journey and the road is rough....and will become more so with time.

Which brings me to this week's Parsha (Torah Portion/Bible Study).  It will be for tomorrow night, but here is a glimpse:

Ki Tavo "When you come"

Deuteronomy 26:1 - 29

Isaiah 60: 1 - 22

Remembering the Journey!

My friend Pam passed this along and I want to leave it with you.

"Love comes while we rest against our Father's chest. Joy comes when we catch the rhythms of His heart. Peace comes when we live in harmony with those rhythms. "

May HIS rhythm, be yours! 

Blessings,

Cheryl 

 

Friday, September 9th

It's Friday.  The Sabbath will start for many in a few hours.  Whether your Sabbath starts this evening at sundown or Sunday morning, it is a time to rest in HIM.

Today is the day many of us have set aside for prayer.  We want to pray for you.

You can leave a request my comments, send me an email or contact Angela....see the side bar for contact information.

Even though, at this time, I am not writing out all of the requests, know I am praying for you and your families.

Everyone who visits this blog means a lot to me!  I appreciate you, more than I can tell you!

This is where I want to be!

Blessings,

Cheryl

The Month of Elul ~ The Vision

Good morning…..

I love when God gives me a picture…..my own illustrated lesson!!!  A picture is something my mind can grab hold of….think about……remember…..when things are difficult, I can think back, remember the picture and it builds my faith.

The month of Elul is about preparing our hearts to meet with the KING ~ preparing ourselves for a new year.   

The KING is in the field, but where are we spiritually?  Where am I?

If you could see where I live, you would flip…..literally!  I know, many of you live in nice houses, with beautiful yards and lovely gardens.

I don’t.

We live in a mobile home….an older one.

We moved our mobile home here, back to the land my husband was raised on it the mid 90's.  We’ve stayed here because at different times family members have needed our help.  ~ We did spend three years, living with my mother, taking care of her before her death. ~ But basically we have been here in this spot, for 16 years.  When we first moved here, I said we would live here for eight years……I wonder if God laughs at the our “plans”?

My oldest brother-in-law never married.  He took on the task of helping raise five younger brothers and the financial responsibility for his mother.  My f-i-l was never very responsible when it came to taking care of his family.  But he has long since been forgiven and he passed away a number of years ago.  Shelby, the oldest, made is living dealing in government surplus.  Some of you really don’t have a clue when I say that…..think junk!  We live on six plus acres, much of which is covered with junk….interesting junk, junk that has value monetarily ….but junk!

It isn’t until you get out by our garden, the junk begins to grow less and less….you can see the areas we have cleared, making room for the garden and places for the animals to graze.  You can see the clearing between the trees where we want to build.  And just beyond that, you see the pasture.  We share a rather large pasture with other family members…a “junk free” pasture….the FIELD.

Here is where I always picture the King…..when HE IS IN the FIELD…funny, HE is always walking west to east….like HE is returning from a journey.

Yesterday afternoon, I was sitting out by the garden.  From where I sat, I could see junk, less junk, clear areas…the field.  And it was as if I was that little girl ……and as I ran from the house to the field, I passed all of this.  The closer I got to the KING, the less junk!

The vision (translated)….the closer we draw to God, the King of kings, the less junk we have in our lives.  We lay it aside ~ it no longer weighs us down.  We are free in HIM.

“Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings.”

~ 1Peter 2:1

It’s time.

Time for us to break free from the junk that holds us back, that separates us from our KING!

Blessings,

Cheryl