Open Your Eyes And See Faith At Work...

Faith

It is very hard to understand faith;

And as a Christian we can have nothing,

Yet possess everything!

We can become sorrowful,

Yet we are able to rejoice

We may be poor in finances or in our health;

Yet we are rich with things money can not purchase.

This faith is very real yet invisible to the naked eye.

Faith gives  spiritual substance to the invisible...

"Faith is what will enable us to see God as a God of love at work;

Through all our hurts and hardships in our lives.

I have faith that I am doing just what God has called me to do!

Yes, I have doubts at times;

Yes, I could do more.

Yes, I could do and do and do...

But this faith allows me to wait and rest and be at peace.

I have put my hand to the plow;

I have days ahead of me that will require a purpose and a plan!

Keep your hands busy dear ones,

These days are requiring you to not look back!

Take each day one day at a time;

And create a lovely meal for your loved ones!

Bake some fresh, quick bread!

Paint your nails!

Read a Good book!

Work on some mending, sew on a button!

Write an encouraging card to someone!

Do not become discouraged!

Faith is the substance of things hoped for and certain

Of what we do not see.

Hebrews 11:1

Asking For Prayer And Counting Your Blessings...

God Loves To Hear Our Prayer's...

What kind of day are you having?

I do hope you are counting your blessings and giving thanks;

If you are in good health, praise the Lord!

If you have food in your cupboard, give thanks!

If your man is standing by you, give thanks!

I just wanted to share my afternoon with you ladies;

I just returned home from visiting a very dear friend!

She is an amazing woman...

Her name is Kelly

A sweet and gentle Irish gal,

She is a worshipper at heart!

~She sings like a bird~

She is funny and very cute;

But she has had struggles, like most of us have.

But this time in this season it is a different struggle!

She was diagnosed with brain cancer,

She has had two brain surgeries and is undergoing the

Full cancer treatment plan for her type of cancer!

She seemed to be very peaceful and I could sense her faith!

She had a cute headband on her head!!

Her daughter had given her a pedicure and her toes were ready to meet 

A warm and sandy beach in my opinion!

She smiled and nodded her head over everything we said to her!

We had the chance to pray with her and she gave a hardy 

AMEN...

I think God has a way of showing us a very good perspective

On what we might think is a hard or difficult season.

Can we encourage another, even when we are in a battle?

Yes, Yes we can and we should...

Can I ask you to pray for my dear friend?

Would you lift her up and add your prayer request;

To the Lord Jesus Christ, she loves and serves.

Her husband is a Pastor;

And he was telling my Husband and I, what his sermon was
 Going to be about for his church tomorrow;

It went something like this...

David learned what he needed to learn to fight the giant

Through the battles he had won with the Lion and the Bears!

We all learn to fight in the battle...

I believe one day we can all look back and sing;

Look What The Lord Has Done!

If you could leave a comment for her here on this Blog Post,
I could send her the link with your thoughts and prayers for her!
Can we encourage another today with our prayers!

THANK YOU !!

Why I Have Always Loved Having A Pretty Kitty...

Yes, That Is A Picture Of Me In My Much Younger Years

Pretty Kitty

When I was a little girl, I use to have a scrapbook  filled

with pictures of kitties I use to cut them out from magazines.
I really enjoyed looking for them, it became a game!
Some kids collected stamps, but I collected kitty pictures.
Some of the cutest ones were found on my birthday cards!

But what is really weird; 

I really was allergic to cats, but I still loved them.

About 15 years ago, my hubby got me a kitty for

~Valentines Day~

It took me awhile, but I did build up an immunity from her dander.

I still must wash my hands after petting her, or I can get itchy eyes or a  runny nose.

Every little kitty needs a friend to groom her,

and to play beauty parlor with them.
Or even dress her up and place her in a basket.
(But if you do not handle them a lot while they are little kitties,
They never get used to a lot of handling)

And you need to usually make the decision
As to whether your kitty will be an indoor or outdoor pet!

This little kitty is playing hide and seek..

I have always enjoyed seeing my kitty curled up in front of the wood stove
sleeping and reminding me that she is not worried about anything.
Purring is also very relaxing to hear in the background.

I know so many of you do not care for cats,
But I think they are just sweet to look at and to have around.
Yes, I have had to deal with cat hair,
And we did get her de-clawed when she was a kitten.
And you can always train your kitty to not jump on certain furniture items!
We used a spray bottle of water to really get tough on her!
She pretty much just sleeps and eats;
Now, that is the life...

But I find it all worth it!

She has been a comfort to me.

Blessings,

Love, Roxy

Vintage And Rose And A Sweet And Gentle Spirit...

This was a card sent to me many years ago, I just always thought it was so pretty.

 I do have a fondness for Victorian pictures.

 It must be the angelic sweetness that seems to emanate from them.

So many times I feel insulted by the offensive things that abound in our world.

But we woman can create  a home that is filled with things that bring a sense of well being.

Being a homemaker is a powerful ministry.

 I chose to keep my home the center of my affection, of course after Christ.

 As a Godly atmosphere  is what makes a home! 

Being able to take the time or in some cases to make the time.

To make your home clean and comfortable,

Yet filled with sweet treasures of color and beauty!

I think we can take a bit of imagination and spray paint;

And make a new look or refresh an older item of our home!

So many cute ideas that can be done with just some chalkboard paint!

I have seen many blog posts about how many women have taken things 

from their closets or Goodwill and revamped them into a treasure.

I also think it is a good idea to have a box or tub to have

Put aside to have other pictures or glassware for decorating,

and changing your rooms around.

This can be seasonal or just different color schemes.

Whether you like vintage or eclectic in style,

you can always make every room seem special and warm,

An inviting and to want to linger there!

I also want to mention this is that even if a home is decorated to the nines,

Being a woman that resides there that has a sweet and gentle spirit.

Is what really makes a home cozy and lovely!

I do hope to write a post on this topic soon!

A Sweet And Gentle Spirit...

As Always, Living From Glory To Glory

They Call It A Silent Killer, High Blood Pressure...

Hello Dear Friends...

Just an important message on the culprit thing called the silent killer!

High Blood Pressure

I have learned so many new things about Blood Pressure;

When I first started feeling really weird and I had no idea as to what was causing it!

I was very concerned and a little frightened...

When you have never felt a certain way before, and you can

not explain the weird symptoms you are feeling;

Headache

Dizzy

Lightheadedness

I could hear a rushing sound in my ears when I laid down!

Thankfully, I was feeling a bit under the weather so I went

To my doctor, I think it was God's providence!

They took my blood pressure reading and it was very high!

Then by the weekend I was in the ER with an off the chart high reading.

They did nothing for me they just assured me I was not dying!

They just did not want me to stroke out (really)

 And as it was on a Sunday, that was the only place to go!

They told me to go to see my physician in the morning;

So I went to my doctor first thing in the morning...

As I tend to believe that diet and lifestyle will cure anything!

I googled everything

I kid you not I was convinced eating celery would cure me.

Firstly, I want to mention that some high blood pressure;

Is completely from genetics...

Before we think that all blood pressure can be completely

Controlled by diet or supplements!

NOT

These things can help control it, but not make it go away, if it is genetics!

They gave me some medication for it!

I was never so glad to take a medication in my life.

Also, there are different kinds of medicines they give.

Diuretics;

Beta blockers

ACE inhibitors

Angiotensin ll receptor blockers

Calcium channel blockers

Alpha blockers

Alpha-beta blockers

Nervous system inhibitors

Vasodilators

They put me on the ACE inhibitors

ACE stands for angiotensin-converting enzyme.

This class of drugs inhibits production of the hormone angiotensin ll

Which usually causes blood vessels to narrow,

Thereby increasing the pressure inside

Just another curve in the road called life...

Hope you are all doing well and learning new things,

And taking pleasure in your days...

I so appreciate all of you that come and visit me and leave a comment!

I realize we are all so very busy, and it does take time to respond!

Living From Glory To Glory,  Roxy

Husbands Love To Have Their Wives Pamper Them...

Don't Worry, He's A Big Boy He Can Take Care Of Himself...

Really, when I hear that from married women,

Or those who are engaged, it bothers me!

Having a desire for wanting to do things for your husband,

is very attractive to them!

They love to have their wives pamper them!

I am not talking about being their slaves;

But rather a helpmate...

Men enjoy having a nice meal prepared for them!

They enjoy having clean laundry!

They enjoy having someone wait on them after a long day or night working.

Look, my husband is perfectly capable to do most everything,

And that is my point...

I want him to want and need my help,

It is not like a child that is learning to take care of one's self,

I believe we take all the joy and the need out of taking care of them,

By simply expecting them to do everything for themselves!

This applies to stay at home wives;

And it applies to those who work outside the home!!

I will tell you this, as I have been taking the initiative to help

My husband all my married years, he in return helps me.

He knows when we are in the thick of something he will pitch

right in and help get it done.

He knows I have made him my first person in my priority list in my life!

I see being a helper requires a bit of imagination,

As he can have a secretary or a crew under him;

But he has you as his wife...

What can you do just for him that makes his life better??

You already know what you want or need to make your life better;

So give this some thought!

And please do not say that phrase

"Oh, He's a big boy he can take care of himself"

Yes, I am sure he is and you would feel pretty sad if he did not prefer

your help or input, but rather someone else.

It is even wise to train your children to show their Dad, love and honor!

We live in a "ME" culture, and it has overflowed into

Marriage and the helper portion of "I DO"

A Good Marriage Is Really Very Special And Sweet...

And It Is Not Made In Heaven;

But, Rather Worked Out Here On Earth!

Snowball Cookies Taste Great With A Cup Of Tea...

These little snowball cookies or some people call them

 Mexican Wedding Cookies;

But my Mother called them snowballs;

These little cookies are really a good tea cookie;

Serving a cup of tea with a snowball cookie is really quite satisfying.

These cookies have a small amount of powder sugar,

And it has ground nuts in them so they are a good source of protein

and good fats with the nuts in them.

I like to use two different nuts;

My choice is grounded up walnuts and pecans!

These cookies are a dry sort of cookie that is why they go great

with a lovely cup of hot tea!

Snowball Cookie Recipe

1 cup of softened butter

1/4 cup powder sugar

2 tsp. Vanilla

1/4 tsp. Salt

2 Tbl. Milk or Cream

1 cup ground nuts

 Walnuts or pecans or both of them!

2 cups flour

Cream butter and powder sugar

Add your milk or cream

Add vanilla and salt

Add ground nuts;

Then add your flour

Don't be afraid to add some more cream or flour;

To be able to roll them into little balls.

I make mine a bit bigger

(I like big cookies)

Place them on a cookie sheet

Bake at 325 for 15 to 17 minutes

You can tell they are done when they are lightly brown on the bottom.

Now, allow them to cool off slightly;

So now you roll these balls in powder sugar.

I like to keep all my homemade cookies in a tin, covered with wax paper and

Store them in the freezer; As this will keep them fresh

 Then you just take out what you need for your tea time!

I have found that when I am in the baking mood

 I will make enough cookies to last for quite a while...

 And then when I have company or tea time I always have a fresh treat to serve!

Do you enjoy a nice cookie with your tea?

 I have found that a shortbread cookie is also very good!

I do hope you are all doing very well! It seems that each season brings new things to do

And to overcome obstacles... But do not grow weary in doing good!

I am looking forward to doing a little craft for this next month, to keep busy and productive.

Always, Hugs Roxy

What Does The Wedding Cake Represent And Your Wedding Vows...

I am sure there is some great mystery to why we have cake after a wedding;

I haven't googled this or do I care too!

But to me, I think a wedding cake allows us to see that to start

One's life of becoming one flesh through symbolic traditions is a good thing!

Marriages are to be sweet and sturdy and filled with good things.

They should a have a lovely appearance!

A marriage should cover some of the flaws we carried when we were single!

The inside should be filled with substance and not just fluff;

Marriage is hard work, yet it is worth it all!

Did you know most marriage vows have no longer 

included the phrase till death do us part?

Look, I get it, sometimes marriage has not worked for some of you!

But I still think we need to look at marriage with the permanently,

Mindset that God intended!

Why is it that the bride and groom begin their marriage by;

Cutting the cake together?

Well, I think it is because doing life alone is not all the wonderful!

Many have lost their spouse and feel the deep loss of that daily!

I realize that this life is not all one big party!

But we are to start down the path in the right manner!

Marriage vows...

Wedding cake to say we are doing this together!

I think that is why when I have been at a wedding and have witnessed

A newly married bride and groom who shove cake into each others face,

It grieves me!

Give honor and reverence for those lovely traditions that;

Carry weight in showing love and respect!

I think of those that are starving in past history and in a dark time

"When someone who held prestige made the statement to those

who had none or very little;

Let's eat cake"

We are to be blessed and to eat the goodness of this life

and in the bounds of marriage!

It is never too late to start working on a better marriage!

Make your vows come alive again!

Fan the flame of your witness to each other!

Blessings, Roxy