What's In The Jar?

One of my Favorite Treats to myself

Is to spend a few hours walking through an antique mall

For some reason it brings comfort

As well as a flood of wonderful memories

Of hours spent with my Hubby searching for just the right 

Item that needed to come home with us

We Loved to antique together 

It's one of the things I miss most

A few weeks again I needed a mental health day

I took a day off work

And headed to one of my Favorite antique malls

"Merchant Square"

I had no plan, no list, no time frame

Just a few hours to walk around and 'be'

A little while into my visit

I spied this old time bobbin/spool of orange thread

I didn't think I had a use for it

Until I remembered the glass jars I purchased at a yard sale

A few weeks before

 

I picked up the bobbin and began a quest for just the perfect

Set of items to hang out in one of my glass jars

During the Fall Season

 

As you can see

I began finding some really cute things

I started with the bobbin

Then found the Bat Cookie Cutter for $1

And then the orange marble for 75 ¢

 

I loved the packet of pumpkin seeds 25 ¢

 

This adorable little Christmas book 

Just screamed my name

A little pricey at $5 

But I needed it ☺

 

Then I found the perfect fall hankie $1

And a little container of orange sequins 75 ¢

 

I got the pumpkin salt/pepper shakers

At my brothers garage sale $1

I already had the piece of fabric that I folded and tied with some black ribbon

And I had purchased the orange necklace a few years ago at Savers

I painted some pumpkin faces on it and wore it for halloween

SO, That's what's in the JAR this year

I truly enjoyed my fun day and finding these pieces

The other jar is filled with orange and white confetti

That I've had in the garage for a few years

 

And now Just Because

I took the photo the other day

It's how my son takes his fall naps

Pumpkin Pillow over his face

HOW do you sleep like that???

Happy Halloween All

The "BEST" Report

1. I told you I wanted to write the Best report last week instead of the Breast report.

Today I Can write the BEST report.

After a second mammogram in 31 days And bilateral ultra sounds the doctor gave me the all clear for another year!

I Am Thrilled!!!

2. Mom had her Lung Biopsy done yesterday, we were at the hospital all day...do you ever get 'really' hungry while waiting and waiting and waiting??

Anyway, the test went well.

We should have results next Wednesday........

Hurry up and wait some more.

3. My BIL Mike had a stroke in his eye a couple of weeks ago, have you ever heard of such a thing??

I just ask that you lift he and my sister (Mike and Pam) up in prayer. This does affect his vision and his job!!  I'll update when we know something definitive.

4. Getting older brings with it Lots of Joy, Experience, Life Lessons, Wisdom, Greying hair and medical issues! 

Enjoy Every Moment !!!

Images of a Great 55th

 Roses from the Girls at the Office

 Roses from my new friend & Pen Pal

 Pen from my new friend/pen pal whom I met today for the first time

Son #1

 DIL - married to son #1

Son #2

 K- Bug

 K-Bel

 K-Baby

 Dessert at Dinner

 My-Three K's

Happy

Nothing like a day filled with family and new friends

To make a girl feel special

(Now if she could just become less obese, we will ALL be Happy)

God Bless Each friend/family member who wished me a Happy Birthday

You are my HEROES!!!!!

Wednesday Word

Tonight's Word is Hard

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, 

just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:32

"Do not let the sun go down on your anger."  Ephesians 4:26b

Life is so terribly fragile

I work very hard to live in harmony and grace with others

Especially since losing my Mark

Today has become just one more reminder of this fact

Friends whom I love

Lost their son this morning

Unexpected

Shocked

Heart Breaking

Pain

Sickening 

Gut-Wrenchingly Painful

Please friends

Read God's Words

We never know what the next moment will hold

Please do not hold anger or bitterness 

Please make amends with those whom have hurt you

Find peace with those you have hurt

Don't let one more day end

Without forgiving or seeking forgiveness

Tomorrow may be too late

Let's make a point friends

Live the Character of Christ

Love, Forgive, Be a Peace Maker

Reach out.......

Don't wait in bitterness or self pity

No Regrets

Reach out Now........

 

The 'Breast' Report

HA - I actually wanted to write The BEST Report, however I didn't get the 'all clear' from my Doctor today so I'll just give you the quick version of the Breast report!

Most tests!!

The specialist isn't convinced I'm in the clear so she wants to see all previous mammograms and ultra sounds. 

Next week I'll have another bilateral ultra sound.

Depending on the results of that, she would like to schedule an MRI.

"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. The will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31

My hope is always in the Lord

I lay this at the foot of His cross

Knowing that He is my creator 

He planned my days from beginning to end

I shall not Fear!!!

Be Blessed Tonight Dear Friends

It is now time to go to Dairy Queen :)

Just Fallin' Around

Today was my Favorite day of the Week

Thursdays are for my grand-girlies

I had two of them today

So between playing, chasing, changing diapers

Eating, napping and playing some more

I was able to Fall Around Just a bit

I don't really have TONS of fall decor

However, yard sales have been super this year

I got the large orange basket and all the leaves for $2 a couple weeks ago

All I did atop my entertainment center 

Was to add some fall leaves

Everything else is there all year

On one end of the entertainment center

I have these candles up all year

I just added the Gourd thingy

I'm absolutely Sure that is NOT dust you see up there ;)

This is just above the TV

Also a part of the entertainment center

Someday, maybe I'll show the entire center to you

These few items sit on my hutch

It is a piece that came from Bodie, California

It belonged to my husband's great aunt

I'll show that to you as well some day

I may take a few close-ups of the filled jar on the left

It was a super fun project

I'm not sure I like this little vignette but it is what it is

I keep the basket out all year with red balls in it

But decided for fall I'd fill it with

white/tan balls, large acorns and pumpkins

And lastly for tonight

This little guy is usually filled with un-shelled nuts

During the fall season

This year I decided he needed a break

So I filled his pack with light weight frosted gourds

He is So Delighted :)

Wednesday Word

Are you facing a situation that the enemy

Is using to fill your heart with fear?

 I am facing just such a situation...

"Do NOT Fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, 

for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you;

 I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

 Isaiah 41:10

Yet, the Lord reminds us of His promise!

He Is Here!!!

Hallelujah!!!

If you are facing something 

I would love to pray for you

Please leave a comment

Or send a private message

cain4him@hotmail.com

Love to you all!!

Yet, I Shall Not Fear

I wondered why I had not yet received the little 'all clear' postcard in the mail after my recent mammogram.  Usually it arrives routinely in about 7-10 days. However, this time it has been over 2 weeks and no card. 

Source

Today, I received a phone call.  Ms Cain? We need to send you to a Breast Specialist. 

Yes, a Specialist!  

I have experienced some abnormal and concerning 

changes that need further testing.

You know how those words can ignite fear in your heart as they are spoken.

It seems there is a piece of the human soul that begs to worry and grab hold of fear

Only this time, I remained calm and at peace. 

I proceeded to make the necessary phone call and set up my appointment for next week.

I wait quietly before God,
    for my victory comes from him.

Psalm 62:1

You will keep in perfect peace him, whose mind is steadfast, 

because he trusts in you. 

Isaiah 26:3

Tonight I remind each of you

Please have your annual check up

Remind your mom's, daughter's, sister's

Aunt's and niece's

As well as your friends

Don't let busyness or apathy

keep you from making an investment in your health

I'll keep you updated

But I am Confident That I will be Just Fine!!! 

 

  

The BEST Surprise

There is Very Little that makes this momma

As happy as a surprise day with my 

Kiddos And Grands

I received a late morning call

From my son

Mom, what are you doing this afternoon

 Not much, just working on my computer

So...

We happily  enjoyed a late BBQ lunch

And LOTS of fun and laughter

Just what this Momma Needed

I love my kiddos

And my Grand-Girlies

Who needs a sink

When you can wash up at the hose :) 

HAPPY SUNDAY

I Live for Days like This...

I LOVE spending Thursdays

With My 3 K's

That is all I have to Say

Happy Thursday Friends!!!

Wednesday Word

Here is today's word of 

Encouragement and Thankfulness

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.  Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Colossians 3:16-17

When you work

When you cook

When you clean

When you pick up after your 

spouse or the children

When you shop

When you teach

When to nurture

When you ........

Whatever you do

Whenever you do it

Do it as unto the Lord

It will make a WORLD of difference 

In your attitude

You will find Joy and Peace

You will be Blessed

And,

You will become a Blessing!

Fall - Der - Ah

After spending time helping my brother with his garage sale

Hanging out with my mom and sister in law

Helping my niece clean her house after she moved

I finally had a little time this afternoon 

To pull out and put up a few fall decorations

I don't have a lot of decorations

But I did purchase this cross for my front door last year

Although I can see my screen needs to be cleaned

I still like it here

I've been putting these little scarecrows up for several years

Along the front walk up to my door

They just add a little cuteness to the plain front area

I may change this a bit

But I like the little doll I purchased last year

And this year I added just a few bits and pieces 

I picked up from my brothers garage sale yesterday

I picked up this pumpkin at a garage sale a couple weeks ago for $1

I just put it on a glass platter and added a few fall leaves

It works nicely on my dining room table with a green table cloth

That's it for today

I will hopefully get a few more decorations up 

Before it's time to decorate for Christmas :)

Thanks for stopping by!!!