A Guest Blogger...

Just wanted to share my dear friend Stephanie with

You wonderful ladies!

I am so thankful to have a dear friend who will share a great post!

This is a sweet post and I know you will enjoy it!

Thank YOU...

Hello lovelies!

My name is Stephanie and I blog over at

The Enchanting Rose

My little place consists of crafts, sewing, recipes, hymns, tea cups, 

and sweet encouragement from the Bible.

It is such an honor to be posting on Roxy's blog today.

Roxy has been an instrument of wisdom to me 

and her blog posts have always taught and encouraged me .

Whether it's a lesson from God's Word or a delicious recipe I am always blessed.

Today I wanted to share with you a few family treasures

that belonged to my husband's side of the family.

My dear mother-in-law first gave me the cookbook and tea cup

for a house-warming gift when my darling hubby and I 

moved into our new home back in January.

She wrote me a letter with a little history about the items - 

they belonged to my husband's Gammie.

The heart hath its own memory, like the mind,

and in it are enshrined the precious keepsakes.

~ Unknown ~

Gammie had a Canadian friend, Alice, 

that would come to North Carolina to work at Piedmont Baptist College.

Alice was the dietitian, menu maker, and cook.

She would return to Canada in the Summer and return to Piedmont in the Fall.

Alice gave Gammie the tea cup and cookbook which was later passed down to my mother-in-law

and now my husband and I have it.

My dad's side of the family is Canadian and I lived there for several years

so I find it fascinating that I would inherit something from my husband's side of the family

that came from a dear Canadian woman.

Don't you love the way God works?

Now onto the lovely hand-stitched quilt. . .

Once again, my sweet mother-in-law gave me a special gift and it was this quilt. 

She gave it to my family on Mother's Day.

The Story. . . 

Gammie and her husband were married in 1948

and her mother which would be the grandmother of my mother-in-law 

asked a lady to make this quilt for Gammie as a wedding gift.

The quilt was never given to Gammie for her wedding. . .

You see, while this lady was working on the quilt top she had a stroke and was unable to finish.

The top remained in plastic wrapping in Gammie's dresser drawer for years

so in the mid-1980's my mother-in-law took the quilt top home to see if someone could finish it.

There was a lady in the church who took the quilt and finished it.

My mother-in-law sent the finished quilt to Gammie for Christmas - 

she was finally able to enjoy it after almost 40 years of keeping it tucked away in a dresser drawer.

Gammie, a lady I did not have the privilege of knowing, passed away in 1999.

I now have pieces of the past from this precious woman 

whom my husband lovingly calls 'Gammie.' 

Family is beautiful - may we never forget the stories of the past 

and may they forever be close to our hearts.

The past is just the beginning of a beginning.

~ H.G. Wells ~

Thank you, Roxy, for allowing me to be apart of your wonderful blog.

It was truly a pleasure being here today.

Hugs and blessings to all of you!

What About Bob...

What About Bob...

I am going to ask you today a very unasked question?

When you find yourself in a room of relatives you have not seen,

In over 10 years, do you feel like maybe you're all alone or way different?

Do you feel like you're on the outside looking in?

Well, I am going to make a statement on this very feeling!

"They may be the ones on the outside looking in!"

There is a depth and worth of every life.

But I know that we have a Father in Heaven that looks down upon us all!

He sees you!

But what about Bob?

We all have a Bob in our families and our lives!

Did you ever see that movie;

"What About Bob"

Life is tough, and so many have overwhelming hurts and troubles.

We can find ourselves feeling like this is our last chance;

As long as we have breath and life we can  have a fulfilling life.

There are truths in God's Word that will give us the next step!

In the movie the shrink wrote a book called;

"Baby Steps"

Firstly, we need to move in the right direction.

And start taking Baby Steps toward our destiny and future!

Take the step in faith!

Remember, we may at times have felt like Bob,

On the outside looking in!

So maybe the next time we are with a group of people

Look around and think;

And ask yourself

What about Bob...

Black And White...

Life in black and white...

Is everything in life either black or white?

Is there a true North?

Does the sun always rise in the East,

And the sun sets in the West?

I am so thankful that some things never change!

Can we make a statement that is just so broad they encompass everything?

As a christian blogger, I have a forum;

What are so many blogger's and artist doing,

Creating a space and a place for them to express themselves.

Being kind and loving others is a command!

Fulfilling it is another ball game.

An expression of our beliefs and train of thoughts can be so diverse!

Do I have to be an original?

God made us in His image, we are not cookie cutter people.

Like little gingerbread men and women.

But there is a way to walk in!

Living and learning can be an art, may I find all the pieces of my puzzle!

I won't tell you what they are;

But I will say some people are making very wrong choices!

And I have learned even in my own life that there will be consequence to them.

Good and Bad...

Living in full color!!

Keep That Cell Phone Out Of Your Bra...

In the days of cell phone use and how we always have it with us;

This post is another reminder of its potential DANGER!

Remember these phone booths?

Days passed and now we have strapped ourselves

 With high powered frequencies daily!

This gives a whole new meaning to being wired...

No wonder so many women's hair is standing straight up!!

As the technologies that are coming out and more data to support;

This claim of the dangers of carrying a cell phone in your BRA!

Or really anywhere close to your skin or body!

Sometimes we just need to stop doing these things that have

such a strong potential for harm. And so many women think that

Using and caring cell phones are safe.

If you want to see a new site with updated information,

Just click the link below.

Keep that cell phone out of your bra !

Use your cell phone wisely, ladies;
Use the speaker and do not hold it so close to your ear!

Keep Your Eyes Upon The Road...

Keep Your Eyes On The Road...

Things and people are moving way too fast!

Kicking down the cobble stones looking for fun and

Feeling groovy...

Learning to be quick can be a very good thing.

But how fast do you need to go?

Do you have the need for speed?

At times my thoughts can download so fast, they can get blurred.

I am not a machine or a car that has a brake and a gas pedal.

I am flesh and blood made in a way that requires

Rest and good nourishment!

And people around me who love me!

Books and pleasures that help refresh me!

Times of refreshing just don't happen, they need to be orchestrated!

Soaking is a good word to help give us a mental picture of 

what refreshment might look like.

 You have heard the saying that a picture is worth a

thousand words.

 And I think that can be very true.

Dear Ones we never know what is just down the road,

or just around the bend.

So may we keep our eyes upon the road and enjoy the drive.

Slow down your moving too fast, you gotta make your moments last.

Kicking down the cobble stones!!

Once Upon A Time... A Real Life... Mine...

This is where you will find me most mornings...

I also need a bit more some afternoons;

The Word is like chocolate for me, it is rich and smooth!

It melts my heart and makes me satisfied deep down inside!

Here is;

My BFF...

She was my maid of honor on my renewal of my wedding vows!

She knows a lot about me and she still likes me.

Here is;

My Jewels, she is my long time friend!

My Oldest friend

Just kidding :o)

We always talk about Christ...

Here is;

My Boy Friend...

He asked me if I would marry him and I said NO Three times!

(Really)

So glad he was persistent in pursuing me!

It was the same with Christ in my life...

Married 30 plus years

Sounds like a vitamin ad...

Here is;

This is my back yard view!

I have seen this view almost three decades and it never looks the same!

Constant and unmovable...

Here is;

Loyal Bronco Fans...

Go Broncos!!

Here is:

Waffles From Roxy's Cafe...

Fresh sausage too!

Here is:

My Mississippi Mud Dessert...

I may even share the recipe sometime!

Here is;

Here are my two most favorite perfumes!

White Shoulders and Giorgio...

My Birthday gift last year!

Here is:

Fresh bread and butter and eggs!

My staples in my kitchen...

Here is;

My Girls, Sweet Baby Chicks!

We have fresh eggs daily about a dozen a day.

I just wanted to give you a glimpse of my world and life!

I am a country girl and a lover of Jesus Christ...

I hope you follow my blog knowing that it is a real ministry for me,

To write and encourage you in your journey!

I struggle some days and I am shocked how fast the days go!

I had only one person mentor me while raising my family!

So I take my calling very seriously!

I am very funny, and enjoy a good laugh!

I love like there is no tomorrow!

I cry hard and deep for those things that move me!

My Husband and family our everything to me!

I just want you to know a bit of my heart!

We are not rich in some things;

But we are wealthy in what matters!

If you read or follow this blog, I want to tell you that I care deeply

about you and your walk in this life!

Thank You!

For reading this blog,

For leaving me comments.

For being a part of my life.

Enjoy your Summer; and romance your Hubby!

And allow the Lord to romance you...

Follow The Light...

Follow the light...

Not that light,
 Too many people are following a light that is at the end of a tunnel.

We are called to be the light!!

Big difference,

Do you want to draw closer to your Lord?

Do you want to draw closer to your Husband?

Do you want to be a usable vessel?

Too many are chasing after what will pass away;

The wind is a perfect example of something that is impossible to catch.

Yet, If you harness the wind you will have the power!

There is the hand of God;

Power, miracles, supernatural!

There is the face of God;

Relationship, intimacy, peace.

I want both in my walk and life with the Lord!

But sometimes we need to look at what is all being used to draw

Us with this power...

There has been so many movements in our world today.

Many focus on what is just what you can get and have.

The true hand of God can and will supply and provide;

Power, miracles, supernatural!

Do not ever forget what He has done for His people.

But the Face of God is what will sustain you!!

His WORD and PRESENCE;

These things will not ever leave you dry!

I believe we are seeing a famine of the WORD Of God in this country!

And the Churches only give a very small portion;

So if you are not FEEDING on the WORD;

And know how to feed yourself;

You will starve...

Thus says the Lord,

 Who makes a way in the sea. And a path through the mighty waters.

Isaiah 43:16

The sun shall no longer be your light by day. Nor for brightness

Shall the moon  give light to you;

But the Lord (The Word) will be to you...

And everlasting light.

And your God your glory.

Isaiah 60:19

The WORD is the only thing that is a true light; The SON

The WORD is the only thing that will satisfy your hunger. The Meat

The WORD is the only thing that will not pass away. Everlasting

Eat and drink of the WORD!

As for many low fat diets are being served!

People our starving!!

Do you know what Expository preaching  and teaching is?

Don't Live In Monotone...

 

Can you hear the music...

Music is all around you,

 I can hear the fluttering of a moth's wing.

I hear the laughing of the boys in the yard playing.

I can hear the crickets chirping in the night.

I can hear the bird singing and chatting away.

The humming of the appliances in the quiet night!

The chimes on the clock say it is now ten o'clock

Another day has come and gone;

May I lay still in my bed and hear my heart beating!

Take no one for granted and expect this time as owed to you!

Time is a gift and you must listen to the music that is playing.

Each note carries a special tune;

Each one carries a high and a low.

No life should be lived in monotone...