Where The Roses Never Fade...

Everything can be but a passing faint memory;
Or it can be something we hang onto with grace!

Some things in this life we must release and let it go,
Some moments in time are etched in our minds and hearts!

Forever is a long time, but eternity is without end...

When we learn to relax and breath from resting in what will last;
We will become more thoughtful and a stronger commitment to truth!

I love flowers, but a Rose is symbolic of something we may not be
Able to describe, but the fading away that happens, we all feel it.

We want to hang onto those beautiful moments and days and years.

Some days you are not even aware of the fade;
But other times it's almost an ache within.

Children grown and now grandchildren grown;
You may not be needed by others that once depended on you.

You even get used to the dull ache of remembering when.
You even become comfortable in your own skin.
The rhythm of your days is slow and purposeful...

"But we will always long for when the Roses will never fade."

Here is a very sweet, very old hymn that I love...

I am going to  a city Where the streets of gold are laid,
Where the tree of life is blooming, And the Roses never fade.

In this world we have our troubles, Satan snares we must evade;
We'll be free from all temptations Where the Roses never fade

Loved ones gone to be with Jesus, in their robes of white arrayed.
Now are waiting for my coming Where the Roses never fade

Here they bloom, but for a season, soon their beauty is decayed.

~I am going to the city Where the Roses never fade~

Never be sad for too long for all the bygone year's;
For we have a promise that will never fade.

Enjoy and totally embrace the here and now and know the future
Will be blooming with beautiful, fragrant Roses that will never fade.

Blessing to each and every one of you, dear saints,
For we will one day meet on that beautiful shore!
Hugs, Roxy

Hope this inspired you and gave you a bit of JOY

This Covid Virus May Leave A Nasty Trail Of Side Effects...

This Covid virus has a nasty trail of side effects for some;

We all have done one of two things, totally extreme or nothing at all!

We must find the solution that works for you!

The guidelines we have been given are a small price to pay;

Have you heard of the group called the long haulers?

 This group of well meaning people is trying to make others

realize the huge range of symptoms that have lingered for them.

These symptoms are the after effect of having the Covid virus!

I believe we will be experiencing a storm of side effects!

These people are trying to get the word out, so others,

will realize this virus can have long reaching, life changing problems.

This virus is not as simple as either having the flu

for a couple of weeks or being high risk and dying.

"There's so much about this virus that our medical field,

knows nothing about! 

There are many things that we don't understand,

This has been in our country for only about six months,

My point is this, there are many people already living with

long term effects that we are just learning about.

Staggering List Of Symptoms

Cough, chronic fatigue, memory issues

Vision problems, chest heaviness, drastic heart rate,

Oxygen changes, reflux, nausea, dizziness, vertigo,

Joint pain, mild fever, tremors, dry mouth...

Many more according to the site,

I believe you can find the site through Facebook;

I do not have Facebook, so I found what I could to inform myself!

Just thought I would share, just in case you or someone else;

May be going through this 

I have a dear friend in this situation and its very hard to function!

Maybe I only know of one, but that's enough for me!

How long will these people suffer?

Well, I do not think they really know that now!

Struggle.

Wear masks, social distance and look out for each other!

But, please don't forget to live as normal as possible!

Enjoy your loved ones using some caution;

The big deal is this, there truly is no known pattern,

For how this might affect each person with their own health issues,

Or their body's response!

I for one, believe I had the virus late January;
I have experienced a few long lasting effects myself.
Vertigo and fatigue.

I am using essential oils and have added some supplements!
Building up my immune system!

We must all Plod On and Persevere...

Enjoy this day and time in your life!

As Always Living From Glory To Glory

Beware Of Seeing Only The Faults In Others...

Having Eyes For Beauty

Or, Seeing Only The Faults...

I still believe so many men and woman walk this earth,

That are radiant people with gentle and kind character.

Their lives shine with bright and shining qualities;

They are filled with the Holy Spirit!

They have a desire to think the best of others!

Seeing the goodness and the life flow of Christ of true believers;

This is a quality that pleases the Lord.

Let us all strive to be one of those that look for the goodness!

But, sadly we have many that only see the faults in others!

They have no eyes to see these lovely qualities.

But for every fault and blemish, they have the sharpest eye.

Maybe because it may be easier to have a fault finding character.

Why we must be watchful about taking part of having a

Self righteous, critical spirit!
Or rehearsing and remembering every wrong or hurtful word
Spoken to or about you.
Don't allow others abuse you!

Beware of this also;

 Do not spin words or lies about others!

They feel they can do this, because it's easy to be self righteous!

Or maybe anyone of us can get caught up in the moment

 Of a good gossip session!

For many years, I have prayed to not be self righteous;
See your wrong and confess to God

But yet we are to judge between evil and good!

It is how we do this, without destroying someones character or life;

Which is the most important step in looking for the good.

Having grace for others, when they do make a mistake in judgement,

Is a sure sign of a maturity that only comes through trials.

Treat others the way you would like to be treated!

Verify the truth...

Be slow to anger and judgment!

Remember, he said, she said, is a very slippery slope!

Dear Wounded:
Remove yourself from the ones that cause the Pain!
Beware of being lulled into thinking all is okay, when they are on better behavior.
Once or twice is human;
But once you see their pattern of abuse!
Stop and do not expose yourself to their manipulation!

(You will never be able to overcome their view and control)
"It's their way or nothing
They will always get the last word in
They will always call you what they really are
You will never be able to change their opinion of you
They always remember things that happened in their version of the story"

So anyways, if you have been living in this cycle;
Stop and get out or off...

Insanity= doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result

Learn to take your own life under control
Manage your own life and keep only relationships;
~That are biblical and healthy~

As Always, Living From Glory To Glory

Hugs, Roxy

An Additive That Can Make You VERY Sick...

What's this additive?

Well, firstly let me state this personal fact;

Every time I drank certain lactose free milks,

My stomach started rumbling and hurting.

It got so bad, I just knew there was some additive in these liquids that

Were making me so sick!

It took me a long time to realize that Carrageen made my stomach hurt.

Then other things started, my stomach hurt;

Alas, I have now found the culprit;

Any stabilizer made from these products that have been

Grown as fermented became in the same family of acidophilus.

Guar gum

Xanthan gum

Gellan Gum

Gum Arabic

Carrageen

These are a stabilizer used in many foods

One reason that food additives like emulsifiers may be potentially dangerous is because they can alter healthy levels of intestinal bacteria, which may contribute to chronic, low-level inflammation that promotes changes in cells in the digestive tract, It is like drinking a super cocktail filled with bacteria.

This can cause SIBO... 

(Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)

Guar Gum has shown to cause digestive and abdominal stress.

Xanthan Gum is a product of bacterial fermentation.

Gellan Gum is an exopolysaccharide produced once again by

 Bacterial fermentation.

Gum Arabic acts as a powerful prebiotic, which stimulates the growth of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli.

Carrageen can cause inflammation in your digest track!

I am now drinking Rice milk which contained none of these ingredients.

Also The Brand Lactaid 2% has none of this stuff in it!
But, the Calcium enriched does!

Do you have any of these issues?

I am finally free of tummy issues related to the prebiotic addative!

I do hope you are all doing well!
I am still being very cautious because of the Covid,
But, I am still living and enjoying my life!

It seems we are always dealing with something, but it will keep us humble!

And it always keeps me drawing near to the Lord!

Happy Summer!
Drop me a comment and tell me how you are doing!
Hugs, Roxy

Living From glory To Glory...

To The Republic For Which We Stand...

To The Republic For Which We Stand

We have fought many battles to keep our Country Free...

But, I never really knew how many anti Americans lived in America
I thought everybody loved our flag, and what it stands for!

But as we can see so many think we should erase all of its history!

I never thought I would see the day of the land of the free and brave;
Be terrorized from within!
They want to rule and reign and to hold us captive!

We are citizens of another better country; HEAVEN
We are told to protect life and to build and not tear down!

We are told we are not tolerant!
Now, that is a lie, because this is a melting pot of the whole world;
But, one wants to dominate all...

I feel so sorry for our children and grandchildren!
Teach your little ones well, they are not born intolerant!
Someone else is teaching hate!

I have traveled and lived in this great country, and all I have
Seen is love and concern for one's neighbor very kind people!
Willing to help!
But as we all know one bad apple can spoil the whole basket!

If you poke a hornets nest while its just doing what it does,
I can promise you will get hurt and even innocent bystanders.
We must be able to defend our America and love our country!
No one has to stay here in the USA...
Go, Leave us alone!!

Who are these people that incite others to kill and destroy?
There is an agenda to wipe out everything...
They only want you to see, hear and do what they think is acceptable!
"Think One World Order"

That sound like control. Marxism, not freedom!

If there is another outbreak of Covid, we can blame those,
That have protested and have not followed the social distancing,
And wearing masks, and washing their hands!

Oh wait, they don't follow our rules in our country.
They have immunity to do whatever they want!

They say we are not accountable to no one!

Foolish and heart breaking...

Do not bow to this tyrant of a wayward child...

We are not suppose to kill, steal, and destroy...
We are told to obey and to build each other up!

Every election year we see this kind of behavior!
Ask yourself, who is behind this?
Who pays these to kill and destroy?
Is this normal behavior?
Who benefits from this disruption?
Who is really behind this evil smoke screen?

Sometimes just ignoring a problem, is not the responsible thing;
Pray and fly the American Flag...
Somebody better stand or all our rights and History will be gone!
Once something gets a foothold, things never get better.
~Only Worse~


Stand up and do what is right, sit down and pray!
Set your hands to build!
Live and Love this Wonderful Country
~ God Bless America~

Blessings, Roxy

Why We Must Teach The Younger Women...

Who Wants To Be Trained?...

We definitely have seen a decline in younger Women being willing to learn;

The art of Homemaking!

I believe we are seeing the fruits of training not being given or received.

The world marches to its own set of rules, And the need for income or just more!

I feel that the older women do not have the willing participants;

Because many empty nesters no longer have those that are at home or are willing to learn!

Maybe, we just keep sharing resources when we can and they just learn on their own.

And in my opinion that is fine also!

But, we must continue to teach through our own life's actions.....

It's in our willingness to encourage with words and to cheer them on!!

May we hope that we will have a movement that draws them HOME

I think most women still desire to take homemaking as a privilege;

And embrace all the joys of HOME

 I have learned and I'm still learning;

To be a wise homemaker in times of plenty and want.

In times of world upheaval and drought,

Trials and tribulations

Rain or shine, storm clouds and storms!

Sunshine and Warmth...

Some time we have tough seasons and other times smooth sailing.

Learning to live on a dime, yet being extravagant in some things in a time of plenty!

Keeping our homes, furnished and filled with resources is just wise!

Trusting the Lord in lean times!

Sharing when we have more!

If you're a young woman, keep your heart open to learn a skill or two!

If you're an older woman be willing and watchful to share a bit of wisdom!

But also a reminder to myself and to you dear readers;

We can all learn a thing or two from each other

That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands,

 To love their children, 

To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home,

 Good, obedient to their own husbands,

 That the word of God be not blasphemed. 

Titus 2:4, 5


We are doing well, yet have been feeling a big hit in the aerospace market!
Remember, many of us are still reeling financially from this world pandemic

As my husband said slow down and put on the brakes!

"This all happened after we bought all new windows and flooring"
Great...
Now, I just stay home and enjoy my home more than ever for the duration.

Always, Living from Glory To Glory
~Roxy~

Don't Rain On Someone's Parade...

 Sometimes we can finally find something that works for us!

What I mean is that life is not really very easy;

~If you had not noticed~

Some days and seasons are much easier,

But when you are struggling with something;

That has caused distress, it can be a challenge!

It might be something just small and annoying.

But, it can cause you distress!

Many times I have had to find an answer to theses dilemmas!

And when I finally found an antidote that worked for me;

There would always be something said to make me feel

Wrong, sad, unworthy...

For instance;

An Example

When I became lactose intolerant, I could not find a

Coffee creamer I really liked, because I like it to be creamy!

I tried every natural brand and did not enjoy the taste or texture.

So when I finally tried Coffeemate, its lactose free;

I was so happy!

But we all know its not a super healthy product;

But, it sure tastes good LOL

So as you can imagine others had to make me aware of the

Down side of this product!I felt like everyone turned into the coffee police.

Sometimes the answer to a problem is going to carry a downside!

But sometimes you just got to go with what works!

So, Hopefully I have learned to be thoughtful;

And not always give my opinion on what someone else is doing!

So, I guess my one liner is this today

Don't rain on someones parade;

Let them be happy and enjoy the answer to their struggle!

Be the one to encourage today!!
Pray for others to succeed and to excel!
Be not jealous of others!
Use the means you have to help and honor others!

Try not to find fault, but to help them to strive to do better!

Has someone ever rained on your parade?
How did you overcome?

Hugs, Roxy

Covid19, Riots, Humidity, My Thoughts...

Covid19,  Riots, Humidity,

~My Thoughts~

Many have completely forgotten about Covid19,

But many will remember it's devastation forever!

Loss of life (But it has been just old people)

So what the heck; so that makes a difference?

The older generation was the backbone of our society for

As long as many of you have been alive or were a toddler!

This nasty virus could kill anyone!

Covid 19, taught me to stay home and enjoy it

Covid 19 allowed me to get some new clothes after gaining weight!

Covid19 showed me that everyone spits when opening one's mouth!

ICK...

Covid19 reminded me to wash my hands all the time!

Covid19 has caused so much destruction in our financial world!

Everything will be different or a struggle!

After being home for two months;

 I now am using my good camera again; The photo on this blog,

Was a photo shoot in a friend's garden.

The aerospace industry is really hurting;

Who wants to sit in a metal space with a hundred;

Other people breathing the same air?

To be honest, If the price was cheap I just might!

Look flying is wonderful; they just need to take greater precautions.

These riots remind me of my childhood in Detroit;

Civil Rights, Vietnam protest...

Abortion advocates...

Some things never change!

"Want to be heard?"

Write a Book

Start a Blog

Don't burn down your own town or city!

Just finished watching the series Jericho;

Makes you think!

God Bless America

Humidity is brewing early this early summer;

So hot its hard to sleep at night!

We are talking about getting central air in our home.

Besides, when you have COPD, it's hard to breathe in humidity!

At least if you are at home, you get a break!

Our greenhouse is doing amazing!

A garden is a wise way to work and see a bountiful harvest!

All hard work has profit!!

Well. I have taken a little break from blogging to just enjoy

My Home, My Life, My Family

Just had my entire Blog put into a book,

Can't wait to receive it in the mail!

I will share it with you!

So get on with your life;

Live today and enjoy it all!

Whatever you set your hands to may it do well!

Hugs, Roxy

From the Homestead...

Living From Glory To Glory Every Day...

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