Crafty Days

It’s been so much fun having the kids home from school the last two weeks or so.  Tomorrow ends that time and I’m sure gonna miss their laughter and conversations during the day!  Christmas was a crafty one for us, but even afterward, I’ve managed to complete some projects!

Dalek dishcloth :)

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Gentleness Challenge

I’ve written before how I struggle with my words.  I have gotten so much better thanks to a lot of prayer and a lot of effort.  But I still have a long way to go, so I am participating in Women Living Well’s Gentleness Challenge - ” to embark humbly on a Gentleness Challenge for mommy’s everywhere who struggle with raising their voices to their children, scowling, speaking in rapid fire foolish words or lecturing in anger. “ 

Yelling at a bud won’t make it bloom.

 

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Glass Candy and Mr. J

Years ago I knew a magnificent man of God, Mr. J.  Mr. J was patient, kind, loving and just a wonderful man.  He taught me many things like how to shell pecans, how to relax in a hammock, and how to garden.  He even gave me a piece of his land for several years in a row as my own garden when I was 10-13 years old.

Grape!

I can just imagine him with his wife in heaven, sitting in their old woven chairs, under the shade, right beside God’s garden with their hoes propped up right beside them.  Ah memories.  To say that this man impacted my life is an understatement. Continue reading

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Knitting Again

I do hope that you have had a wonderful Christmas! One of the presents I made my daughter was a pretty knitted scarf.

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That meant that I had to pick up knitting needles again. I’m so glad I did! Continue reading

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Easy Red Velvet Whoopie Pies!

These are what I made Mason for her 16th birthday.  They are so simple and yet so very good!

Yummy red velvet cookies sandwiched with cream cheese frosting! In honor of @masondanielss sweet 16th bday!

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