lotsa...

beds.

This has been our week's project.




I gathered all of the beds that were being stored

to get to *someday*.

This is what the work zone really looked like.

May your summer days be filled
with peace and rest,



Rene'

How many...

mommies, daddies,

aunties and grandmas does it take

to get this ?

Apparently, a lot!



Highlights of our family B-B-Q


Sweet Girlhood

Dining alfresco



Triplet-style




Our own little firecracker,

Madi

What I've been doing at...

The Shabby House.

It's been awhile since I've posted

about this great little antique shop

that I get to be part of.

Pretty mirrors

It's always fun to do a *new * look.

My 4th of July tribute.

Did I ever show you my sign?

I made it before (like hours) the spring sale.

I love how it turned out.

I used an antique headboard,

a resin rose swag, and had the vinyl letters made.

Perfect for me.

There's always room for roses.

Hop on over here to see more...

Talk to you soon,

Rene'

She's our...

Sunday,

going-to-meetin'

sweet ride.

Since the weather has been better

we've been taking

her out on Sunday mornings.

Read here for the Pink Lady's Story.


I rejoiced with those who said to me,

"Let us go to the house of the Lord"

Psalm. 122:1

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Last chance to upgrade...

I had to chuckle;

This was a sign for old photos at Farm Chicks.

I hadn't *bought* any new ancestors in quite awhile.

This family caught

my eye and my heart

so home they came with me!

roses, reality, & other ramblings...

Don't you just love the first bloom of roses?

Beautiful abundance.

LOL about all the comments on *loving* to do laundry now.
Actually, I think it is my favorite household activity.

I love to fold everyone's clothes into their neat piles

and it is one job that I manage to stay on top of.

If you want to know the truth,

what I'm enjoying most about my *new* laundry room

is:

the simplicity,

the ease,

of having a non-cluttered room.

It's been impossible to live these last 2 weeks

without it affecting my outlook on life.

Reality check.

Evaluation time.

Time to *stop and smell the roses*,

tell people how much you love them,

and wonder who else is hurting so much

(that we don't even know about

because we're so busy with our daily lives.)

It's been hard. Really, really hard.

To see someone suffer so much and not be able to

*kiss it and make it all better*.

At times, my husband is barely functioning...his pain is searing.

It was said at the funeral...

there hasn't been a Bert without a Curt...

there hasn't been a Curt without a Bert...

twins are like that.

It has given an all new meaning to being a helpmeet:

Giving a shoulder to cry on~ praying without ceasing,~providing distraction~encouraging from the Word~ *chattering*~ taking his blood-pressure and monitoring his medication~

loving on him.

My husband is a godly man,

who trusts the Lord with all of his heart...this pain is just so gut-wrenching.

I appreciate every single kind word and prayer from you sweet ladies.

My computer time has been limited so I'm very behind on what ya'll have been up to.

Hopefully, I'll start making the rounds this weekend.

Until then,

Rene'

This is where I...

I wash my clothes.

This is my project I've been working on.

It all started with that new dryer.

First, we had to move all of the *stuff*

that was stashed in here at Christmas time...

then clean under the washer and old dryer...

then "We might as well paint while we're at it." 

Next thing you know, here we are.

Does anyone know how this happens?

How one thing leads to another,

and another,

which really just leads to...

re-decorating?

This was a good chance to work

at that new color scheme I've had in my head.

Here's my mannequin from last spring.

She was covered in blue/gray t-shirt like fabric.

Lisa showed what hers looked like underneath

so I stripped her down.

It was quite a bit of work to get around all of the pieces

but it was soo worth it.

I love how she turned out.

        I love old lace.

Tea-stained, hand-made, bits and pieces of lace.

It's inexpensive and readily available.

There's always something you can do with it.

 it's beautiful all by itself  or in a basket or jar.

I found this cute bookcase on one of my Portland trips.

I spent hours (literally) on this arrangement.

Ridiculous, I know, but I was having fun!

My daughter tells me the room does need some function,

so things like hammers, dust clothes, and 
other functional items

will go behind the curtain.

Now, I'm getting inspired to keep going.

Next room:

my parlor!

a piece of...

Humble pie.

The weekend is over. The service is over. And the company has left.

God's grace was ever-present. God is good. Always.

But, I had some humble pie this weekend.

I knew company would end up at our house.

And isn't that what it's for? (the house, that is).

To offer hospitality and rest?

My house is a disaster. My piles of *stuff* are everywhere. It is out of order.

I was embarrassed for my husband.

~

~

Her husband has full confidence in her

and lacks nothing of value.

She brings him good, not harm

all the days of her life.

Pro. 31:11,12

Something has got to change.

The business and the home have got to separate.

(If not, the business has got to go.)

This is a public commitment to get things in order.

I know may of you do this sort of thing, too...

Any tips for me?

How do you do it?

I will be back tomorrow to show you the project I've been working on...

comfort...

May your unfailing love be my comfort...

Psalm 119:76

Life has slowed down.
Down to what's really important.

I've just been *hangin'* with my guy;

Taking care of him, giving comfort as I can, watching out for his needs.

~

~

We've been surrounded by

our friends, our church and our family:

A special meal, playtime, and lots of prayers

Playing with the grandkids...always good for a smile

Favorite food made especially for her Daddy

Thank you so much for you condolences and prayers... The service is tomorrow;
we continue to rely on the Lord for His strength.

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the Father of all compassion
and
the God of all comfort.
2 Cor. 1:3