A Lovely Parosole...

 

Summer Sunshine

How the days just seem to fly by ever so quickly, I find that I must purpose in my heart;

To take pleasure even when the days are so hot and muggy.

I see so many that dress with very little clothing on;

But I have also seen those that work in the fields, that are covered from

Head to Toe with clothing!

I asked a woman once last year if she was super hot?

She told me that with having her arms and legs covered it allowed her to

Stay much cooler than having the sun beat down upon her bare arms and legs.

I found this photo of such lovely and pretty parosoles!

(A Parosole is just a pretty name for an umbrella)

I do not even think you could find these anymore.

Years ago all ladies carried these when going out and about!

Or you might even remember ladies that carried those little hand fans!

Also now days we all have A/C and Fans we plug into the wall.

I am so thankful for modern conveniences!!

I also still enjoy seeing a lovely straw hat on someone at the beach!

But also there is nothing more soothing or wonderful than a portion of the shade!

Having a shade tree is so pleasant to have in one's backyard.

Also, many years ago we sat on our front porches and we just enjoyed the breeze!

I find myself doing most household chores early, so in the very hottest part of

the day, I can rest and just be still and read for a bit!

I hope you are enjoying this very hot weather and learning to make the best of it!

As so many of us feel like we could even melt.

If you have ever hat heat stroke, I have heard you will always feel a greater

Sensitivity to the heat!

Do you feel a bit dried out?

Remember this heat can make you feel dehydrated quickly!

Remember to wear some sunscreen as a bad sunburn can ruin a whole vacation

So try to keep some handy!

Have you found yourself really busy this summer?

Or are you spending more time at home?

I will be reminding myself to plan a bit more carefully for upcoming dinners;

As with this hot weather we need some foods that are light a cool!

We always try to sit outside in the evenings if there is a breeze as then the

bugs that bite are not so bad! I always worry about all the sprays that have

the Deet in them, especially for children.

I hope you are all doing well and taking joy in these days of summer!

Where Are You In The Rising And Setting Of The Sun...

Sunshine

Everyday starts with the sun rising in the eastern sky,

It can be counted on to do it day after day.

Sunrise and Sunset...

What happens between the rising of the sun to its setting in the west

This is where we get to shine...

As we learn and grow as children that belong to an awesome Father;

We are starting to have some of His traits;

 Remember the soap opera called the guiding light?

Well, I can surely tell you by watching that program you will not look

More like your heavenly Father;

Because it would be the wrong light to follow!

{There are many lights in this world beckoning to us all}

Just because there is something giving off light does not mean;

It is of God!

We are warned that if even an angel preached another gospel

Do Not to follow it!

There are so many shades of gray that are telling us it is okay to do this

Or do that!!  Really??

Ask God and He will show you where the shadows are.

We are not left alone! As we have a heavenly Father that,

Loves his kids...

Do not follow someone who is not following in the steps of the only Father that

can bring light into total darkness!

Do you awake with the SON shining in your hearts?

Is there a song upon your lips?

I know the sun is setting...

Work while it is yet day!

I had an older Pastor friend tell me the other night

That a day would come when we would only be able to

Take care of our own households...

I want to know where this scripture is and how it may be written.

{ I loved the thought of it}

Do any of you know where it is in the Word?

I have not done any research as of yet:

Please share with me in the comments if this is a scripture you

are familiar with!

May we give all our burdens to the Lord and lay down and go to sleep!

~As we know He alone holds the setting sun in His hand~

Why We Must Take Care Of Our Teeth...

 

Having a Sweet Mouth...

Is your mouth filled with bad breath?

Seriously, I never thought I would have to write a post on brushing one's teeth!

But I really have had a burden to remind others of this very important

Hygiene habit.

Our mouths are to be a source of love and grace!

But when you neglect to take care of these amazing teeth,

You may suffer from many things!

You might have stinky breath,

If your loved one shy away from your kissing them...

I find it rather odd that we live in a tell it all society

And yet we will not bother to tell someone that their breath stinks!

For Pete's sake, you can get a new toothbrush from the Dollar Store.

Toothpaste and floss and mouthwash...

Come on Dear Ones, there is no excuse for bad breath;

And decay of one's teeth!

It is just pure and simple laziness once again.

I remember being at a Brownies meeting as a child and we had a

Person come in and tell us all how important it was to take care

Of our teeth...

Also in school, we had a dentist come in and show us how to properly brush them!

It does not require Rocket Science to do this!

Even if you have no dental insurance you can still have good oral hygiene.
Poverty is no excuse for allowing your teeth to fall out!
I think a person who has bad teeth can start even now to take care of them!
Please teach your children and grandchildren to brush their teeth!

Why are so many people letting their teeth just become rotten?

Is it just another sign of neglecting what is important?

If you want romance and some good kisses for goodness sakes

Brush your teeth...

Brush and Floss twice a day
To keep your mouth and teeth clean and healthy!

Please go to the store and buy all your loved ones a kit;

It should contain these items:

A Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Dental Floss

Mouth Rinse

So You Will Have These;

Fresh Breath

Pretty Mouth

Healthy Teeth

So there you have it...

Who wants to be around someone with stinky breath?

Good healthy teeth brings good dividends to one's relationships.

A healthy heart starts with healthy gums in your mouth.

Sweet Kisses

Take Care of Your Teeth!!

Smile...

My Sister And Dear Friend...

 

Do you ever just want to go back to just being a kid again...

I thought I hated it when my sister would tell me what to do,

But after many years of having to do everything myself,

I kind of miss having someone telling how to do something,

And when to do it   LOL

Are you the big sister or the little sister?

Or in my case I am the middle sister...

I have this sister that is the most positive person I know;

She is also very funny and always makes me laugh...

She also can be a bit bossy in the best way;

But deep down inside I always love her ideas and perceptions,

About life and family and matters of the heart...

I have enjoyed reading so many blogs that are about;

Finding joy

Baking lemon cakes and cookies

Being Content in your life

Organizing our Homes

Enjoying Summer

Even Book Reviews

Once again, I can see we all are wanting to find JOY

In the days we are living in...

They are all treasures!

Please take the time to tell those you love;

How much you appreciate them!!

My son has a little saying when things get tough;

"Can't we all just get along"

~Well, now that depends on do you want to be right or keep the peace~

I am laughing at the fact, after years of blogging, I still have not

Reached 200 followers...

Maybe that gadget just might need to disappear LOL

I really do not care about the number that are following;

It is just a sign of how we just feel stuck at times.

But we are learning to endure when even simple things seem tough!

I think I will sit and read this afternoon...

Read and maybe crochet a granny square.

The Word tells us not to be conformed to this world;

But rather to be transformed by the renewing of our minds!

Enjoy and take pleasure!

Everyday is a gift!

Dwell in the Possibilities!

How To Tell What Kind Of Man He Is...

 

I want to share with you a word of wisdom that was spoken to me;

Many years back, I had a wonderful Godly woman tell me this statement!

She told me this;

" There are only two kinds of men"

I asked her, what are they?

She told me this;

  Those that WORK

And

 Those that DON'T

So there you have it...

Some men will not provide for their families or homes!

Some will work and work and work to provide for them!

I am talking about being the one "MAN" to make and supply provisions for there

Families...

We have to help the younger ladies to know that some men will never

want to provide for them!

They are selfish and lazy and they want to stay home.

They may even require the women to go work outside the home;

Just so they can still eat and have a roof over their heads.

Always Sleeping and are Just Lazy

I understand that some men may not work because of a handicap or a real illness.

I am rather referring to a un-biblical demand that is being refused to take responsibility.

There is a scripture that says;

"If a man shall not work so he shall not eat"

Now this work is a work that looks different in so many ways;

Manuel Labor

Preacher

Teacher

Mechanical

Owning Their Own Business

Hitting the pavement actively looking for work...

We all have seen a family whose breadwinner lost his job through

Downsizing or a business closure.

I am not talking about that situation;

I am referring to a man who just always chooses to be lazy and not provide!

The word says he his worst then an infidel...

So my other point in this is that we as women have to be careful too

Not to complain when your husband has to work long hours!

We can find ourselves whining about the very thing

God commanded them to do...

As a matter of fact that is what they were created to do!

Work....

Work is what gives them self worth and strength!

It is what gives them grit and wisdom!

To provide for their families

Food

A Roof over Their heads

Physical Safety 

"Beware Of the Men who have a love affair with the bottle"

Or with drugs of any kind.

The pull of strong drink has brought much pain and suffering to families!

Why do we think we can change a person,

Most women enable men to not provide by working themselves;

When both work it is a different situation.

Sometimes we enable by trying to help with the very thing that

They need to do to become healthy inside and out!

I believe it was a hard word to hear, but it may allow someone to see

A "Red Flag" before they marry...

If you have been blessed with a Man who does work hard for his family,
Tell him how much you appreciate all his hard work...

How To Stay Girded Up While In The Wilderness Of Life...

Living Our Days In Simplicity...

So many days are filled with hard things.
They may be little things in the grand scheme of things;
But they make you stop and you have to realign and gird up...

Why are we all having to gird up?
The Word speaks about this very thing.

I believe God is teaching us endurance to overcome!

Trials have a way of helping us to have a tough external reaction to
Trials and troubles.

Kind of like a horse or cow, they barely flinch when the
Flies and mosquitoes land on them to feast from their very hid...

And may I remind you this kind of girding up, does not make one insensitive!
But rather able to discern where to use its energy and strength.

Many longed to live the simple life, but we are always in training.
"To endure to the end"

You all know the diligence that is required to even grow a garden;
You know the strength required to keep a home running smoothly.
You know the importance of keeping your husband's heart filled and encouraged!

Why do these trials just keep on coming for so many, you may be asking?

Sometimes plain and simple it is the enemy of your soul,
Like Erckle use to say---- I am wearing you down Baby---

Or it is our Lord and Savior, training and teaching us in the wilderness;
Or on the backside of the mountain....

We are learning to be flexible and not falling apart when trouble comes knocking.

Sometimes you can answer the knock and see who it is and if it is the enemy
Close the door and tell him, I don't talk to snakes, go away in the name of Jesus.

If it is the sweet Lord Jesus, invite Him in and tell Him your every burden!
Wipe your tears away and begin to do what is required of you!

I choose this day to arise and let my enemies be scattered;
But I will study God's Word
 and I will dust my home and sweep the floors
 and encourage you all to do the same simple things!

We get into our heads and hearts we have to be doing huge things or projects;
But to do what is required of you is a powerful strength!

I choose to look for the simple combinations of things in my life and home.
Making a lovely space of a pretty old blue kettle and a lace tablecloth over an old oak chair
 and a clump of lavender can make a bright spot in any room.
 This is called working with what you have. And making all things lovely!

...I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep
that which I have committed unto him against that day.
2Timothy 1:12 KJV

If you will just quickly respond in trust and faith;
God will bring you to this place of peace;

Your response and attitude  determines how long you stay in the wilderness!

Do you know someone who is just very bitter?
But it is the very choice they have made,,,
There is a fruit that is being grown from your very response of life's wilderness
Experiences and Trials!
Responding well is how we grow and gird up according to God's pattern.

Are you going through a trial?
Well rejoice for you are in training to endure to the end...