Don't Be A Toxic Mother-in-Law...

These Vintage Roosters Make Me Miss My Mother in Law

Country Decor

French Country

Farm Country

These Chickens belong to my mother-in-law!

I believe they belonged to her Mother

These are a sweet treasure to me!

She has been gone for a long time!

She was a very special and dear person to me!

I realized that over the years how blessed I was to have

Such a wonderful Mother-in-law!

So I want to title this post-

Don't Be A Toxic Mother-in-Law...

I believe when I was first married over 40 years ago;

I had no idea on how she treated me would impact the rest

Of my relationships!

Think of this family dynamics this way;

You both love the same man.

He now needs to cleave to his wife;

She was kind to me and didn't judge me,

She was patient with me,

She was not critical!

She taught me to crochet!

She made me think I was the best cook ever!

(I wasn't) :)

Here are a few things I remember she did that were huge!

She didn't act jealous of me as her son showed me so much attention!

She didn't choose sides when we were having difficulties!

She made a big deal about my Birthday!

She spoke well about my own Mother!

She honored my efforts at being a wife and a mother!

She walked with me in difficult days, Not over me!

~Don't Be A Toxic Mother-in-Law~

Seek to be a Blessing 

Encourage Them

You can impact her life in many ways,

With being kind and loving and helpful!

We can teach someone without any words!

Don't repeat what she might tell you!

Pray for them daily!

If she compliments something she has made for her son;

Ask her if she might like to have the recipe.

Just because she married your son, this is not a competition!!

Realize it takes time to develop housekeeping skills!

Remember how insecure you were

 When you were but a young bride?

Respect goes a long way, even if you would do things differently!

Make your daughter-in - law feel like family.

Not an outsider!

Don't force your son to choose between the two of you!!!!

Because he will take his bride's side, as he should!!!

Compliment her good qualities!

Trust me she has some!!!!

Never speak negatively about her!

Learn quickly to not do this, as it will cause great damage!

Try to only give advice if she is asking about something!

Be available!

Remember to call and ask if it's okay to come visit.

And maybe once in awhile bring a small little gift just for her!

It is never too late to become a great Mother-in-Law!!

She is the only reason I learned to be a good mother-in-law!

She was teaching me by her actions and responses.

What a blessing to your son to choose to love

The very one he has chosen to be his wife!

~Blessings To Each Every Every Mother and

Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-laws~

 Roxy

XOXO

Here is the link to my Blog Post on

Rose Fountain Of Blessings

The Heart Matters

Everything Responds To A Sweet Disposition...

~ Making These Moments Meaningful~

Just Chilling in this time of cold and snow;

When we can learn to embrace each new flip of a calendar month!

Things slow down and we can get back into a slower routine.

I have found that when you just let the day work for you,

By managing a few things on your daily planner.

Or your to do list is meaningful.

Everything in each day will not be a grand affair,

But more like a steady timeline.

I have found great comfort in the little things in making our home

Comfortable and calm and just enjoyable.

I tell myself that there is no coincidence;

Everything is in His purpose and plan!

He just wants us to respond to his leading and be diligent!

It's not about doing everything perfect or in record time,

But rather just doing the next thing.

When you do what needs to be done in a way

that feels smooth and not hurky jerky!

I think our homes respond to a tender movement;

Not aggressive and rushing about.

I believe everything responds to a sweet disposition!

Even as you go about doing all that needs to be done;

You can be at peace and enjoy what you are doing.

The whole world wants it now,

The quicker the better.

Now, I can't even hear myself think!

Bask in this new month, enjoy and look forward to

what lies ahead in each new day.

For when we contemplate our reasons for what we do each day;

We can see the value of making the most of each task.

After all, we will never have everything caught up;

As tomorrow will be a new day with tasks,

That call for our attention.

Also, once again try to do something each day that

Inspires you and brings you joy!

Doing what is required of me;

And doing something that gives me satisfaction is

a wonderful way to accomplish much!

Blessings, Roxy

XOXO

Here is the link to my other Blog

A Post titled He came for bruised reeds...

Words With Life...

God's Word

God's Words are living forces (alive)

Powerful that if you allow them to take up

Residence in you, it will produce fruit in your life.

God,s Word will heal your heart and mind and give you comfort.

Read the Psalms.

If you need wisdom read the book of proverbs

There are 31 of them, you could start with one a day.

Like a vitamin for your spirit man.

There is so much negative talk now a days!

But we can be different!

May our words be like honey;

Sweet and healing!

Honey is medicinal and last forever.

Some words are like butter, they fill that deep down empty void.

We need food for our spirit man.

We are told we can't live on bread alone;

We need the butter and cream and sweet of the living word!

Don't allow yourself to dry up!

Anoint yourself with His Word!

Read the scriptures aloud...

Just a sweet reminder of some post on my other Blog;

It's called Rose Fountain Of Blessings!

Here is the Link to it if you would like to read it!

Rose Fountain Of Blessings Blog

Your Words Either build up

Or tear down...

Sharing Words that are seeds, which can bring a Harvest;

In any season...

Read the Word like your life depends on it!

Living From Glory To Glory

Hugs, Roxy

XOXO

~May Our Words Produce A Sweet Fragrance~

Cooking and Baking And Cleaning For Jesus...

~Strawberry Jam~

Little Things Can Change The Home...

Discouragement is a tool of the devil...

Keeping your kitchen, cozy, clean and smelling delicious;

Is a ministry to yourself and others!

Keep the stove HOT!

I see many women who are not growing in their journey.

Our homes and relationships are not functioning very well!

There has been such emotional stress in these last few years.

Many have become weary and tired and a bit bored.

May I say this to you today as I have just experienced this myself.

We must take stock of where we are and why!

We must find our happy place that is filled with purpose and joy.

Self reflection can be very healthy as long as we don't look

at just the negative stuff.

We are always having to push and revamp our hearts and homes.

We can even get discouraged just being on all the social media.

Why?

Because we are all different and in different seasons of life.

You must take each day and do something inspiring or creative.

We must show kindness and affection!

I am getting up a little earlier to do my Bible Study and prayer.

And making a plan to do something within my home!

I plan to change out my tablecloth in the kitchen!

I have been in the process of making up a sourdough starter this last week.

It has been interesting watching videos and talking to others about it.

It smells wonderful, I plan on making some pancakes for breakfast today.

Also want to try my hand at some English muffins.

Make an easy meal for dinner tonight!

Make your meals with simple ingredients.

I hope to share a few things I am doing around the Estate.

This is the home God gave me!

May I glorify God in what I set my hand to!

I am tired of allowing the ungodly to dictate my life or joy I feel.

Everything we do has value when we do it with the right attitude and heart!

Lord Of All Pots And Pans

Lord of all pots and pans and things,Since I have no time to be

A Saint by doing lovely things

Or watch late with Thee,

Or dreaming in the dawnlight

Or storming heavens gates,

Make me a saint by getting meals

And washing up the plates.

Thou who didst love to give men food

In room or by the sea,

Accept this service that I do--

I do it unto Thee.

Author Unknown

Cooking and cleaning unto the Lord...

Blessings To Each Of You Sweet Sisters!!

I do hope you feel encouraged and ready to do 

Something that brings you peace and contentment!

Hugs, Roxy

~God is our refuge and strength~

Be Purposeful In All You Set Your Hand To...

Silver Tea Pot And Fake Flowers

Life really is a contrast...

Someone took some sterling silver and crafted it into a beautiful,

Purposeful teapot.

Now, I truly can say that the last time this teapot was actually used

 For a social tea party was YEARS ago!

Some things do seem to not have the same usefulness.

But yet there is still beauty in them!

It takes true craftsmanship and time to produce a silver teapot.

There was a day a Lady of the Home would of

Aspired to owning one of these. 

Maybe it may have been a wedding gift!

When was the last time you saw or heard of a bride 

Asking for a silver teapot as a wedding gift?

My point is this;

As homemakers we don't need a silver tea pot to

Create a beautiful and useful home.

We have so many items in our homes that are not

Either functional or being used.

But we can choose to think outside the box and create

a pretty vocal point with these items.

One little thing we can use in our homes are some

Fake flowers. 

If you keep an eye out you can find some

Very true to life looking ones. 

When they get dusty I just wash them

in some soapy water and they come out looking great.

I enjoy having these artificial flowers for different seasons of the year.

Roses, Sunflowers, Peonies, Lavender.

I keep the ones I am not using stored away, and can freshen up

any room with some pretty flowers.

I believe we are all a bit weary with everything this

Old world had thrown at us ladies.

It has harassed us and caused strife and grief!

But we just keep Plodding On...

Why?

Because it's never been easy being a homemaker!

We swim against the grain of society.

We are deemed Old Fashion and Out of touch!

But I believe we have a life long usefulness and purpose!

When times get truly tough, it will be those that learned

To create a sanctuary for the family.

And learned to cook frugal meals out of nothing

 Will be more than able to overcome!

Don't be fooled!

Don't be overcome!

Don't give up!

Don't get rid of anything that still has usefulness!

Don't have and empty pantry!

Concentrate on what is needed in your Home!

Make Lists of everything you need to start doing!

Don't be unprepared...

Sending you all a hug and a word of encouragement!

XOXO Roxy

Celebrate Your Special Days...

The glory of Lebanon will come to you, the juniper, the box tree, and the cypress together,

To beautify the place of My sanctuary: and I shall make the place of my feet glorious.

Isaiah 60:13

~Celebrate Your Special Days~

Keep the spirit of hope and giving alive!

Did you know that celebrating Christmas was rejected?

When: during the times in early America!

The Puritans deliberately passed a law

 that all must work on December 25.

For a time it literally was illegal to cook plum pudding

Or mincemeat pie!

I have seen a trend of people trying to get away from the commercialism,

Of Christmas and other Holidays.

I can understand a portion of this, but as I see a sadness also.

Because even in the Word we see the special days celebrated!

How we celebrate them can be fitted for each family.

But let us not have each day of the year be just the same.

Look for the little things to celebrate...

A Birthday

A Retirement

A Lunch Date

You don't have to do everything elaborate or costly!

We do not want to lose the joy of accomplishments,

Or to recognize a special day!

This life can become dull and nothing special to look forward to!

We are Blessed To Be A Blessing...

I think of the High Holy Days in the Holy Bible,

They were special and celebrated!

The festival of Lights

Let us make some of our traditions a matter of the heart!

We don't have to do just as the world does;

But do something unique and special...

Let's not become joyless in giving and sharing!

Be mindful and tender hearted!

We all need love and tenderness in our lives!

It's not how much something cost!

It's that you thought enough of someone to give a little something!

Throughout the year, even the Dollar store has cute little things,

That could be given as gifts!

This is just my sediment and way of thinking!

Every day can be a day of celebration...

We know that it is more blessed to give than to receive!

He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord!

Romans 14:6

I have been busy doing little projects that are easy yet keeping me home

Where it's warm and safe.

I want to encourage each of you to keep looking up!

Because there is Hope and Joy in everything we do unto God!

Don't be robbed of the little enjoyments given to us!

"Even if it's small be a giver and take joy in it"

As always, Living From Glory To Glory

Hugs, Roxy

Be convinced in your own mind!

Ask God what you should do!

But I do take pleasure in celebrating!

The New Covenant does not advocate the observance of any Christian holy days, but neither does it forbid such observance. Romans 14:5 appears to be the guiding principle: “One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.” If a Christian is going to observe a holy day, he/she should be fully convinced that it does not violate God’s Word, that it can be done to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31), and that it would be spiritually beneficial (1 Corinthians 6:12; 10:23).

https://www.gotquestions.org/holy-days.html

Publishing My 1000 th Post, And My Name In Lights...

Seeing My Name In Lights...

My sister sent me this picture in a frame many, many years ago

It was a Birthday gift!

Today I am celebrating something special and profound to me.

This little post will be my One Thousand post I have written!

I have taken great joy over these little tidbits of my heart to share.

We all have wisdom to share, and thoughts we must ponder.

I have truly seen so much growth in my own life.

Thinking a lot about these couple words and their meaning.

~Strength and Hope~

I believe God does deposit these things daily.

But we must desire them and press into Him for His direction.

Sometimes we just need to shake off the dullness.

We are called to gird up our loins!

I want to encourage each of you with these words;

You're stronger than you think!

When we get weary, we have things we can do!

Sometimes we just need to rest...

Do not become your own taskmaster...

Simplify...

Choose JOY

Be Prepared...

Spend as if every dollar is precious...

Give when you can...

Realize anything you set your hand to can prosper...

But never compare yourself to anyone else...

Do something small, yet do it well...

I am just so amazed how God showed me to take

what He has put in my hand and use it for His Glory!

I believe He gave me the title of my Blog.

~Living from Glory To Glory~

Many thanks for those that visited my Blog

 over all these years!

I always loved the idea of having a Cafe

Of course I would serve teas and scones!

I have met some lovely ladies through the years.

Some have become dear friends.

And all those heart warming comments!

Blogging is a little corner, I have been given to share my heart!

Inspire yourself!

Inspire Others!

Use your One Talent you have been given!

Just don't bury it!!

Here is the gift my sister gave me years ago!

Blessings, Roxy

Keep It Simple and Cozy...

Don't Be Overwhelmed...

That's easy to say, but doing it is another matter!

This is the beginning of the holidays;

Make some decisions now to really enjoy them.

By doing things in a less extravagant way.

Being intentional and enjoying the process and not

Worrying about the final results.

I for one can say you can stop spending a lot of money,

 and avoiding stress!

Make it sweet and peaceful!

I would rather do one thing well and not try to do everything!

Pick something that is meaningful to you;

And something you enjoy doing!

Make it real...

We do not have to be like the Norman Rockwell paintings!

Realize that so much is commercialized!

Take time and do the little things!

The stores are mobbed!

So many food items may even go to waste!

Don't get sucked into the Insatagram or Pinterest photos and ideas!

Remind yourself, we still may have some very hard times ahead of us!

Stop the crazy train...

Do what is in your heart...

Reserve your strength...

Count the cost...

Will it create good memories...

Will it be relevant in a months time?

Enjoy it with those you love and care for...

~Be Calm And Carry On~

Blessings & Grace

Hugs, Roxy