Staying busy!

We have been so busy. Farmer's Market is over for the season. BUT we did 2 shows the following 2 Saturday's. Both were wonderful shows. And now we are heading to our annual autumn retreat with our online quilting friends, Backporch Friends, tomorrow. Just one more sleep. Love my girlies!! Our May retreat will be our 10th year!!! We are planning some special things for that one don't ya know!!! Would love to have all of the past attendees who could, come back. I have also started a booth in an antique mall with my sister Debbie. It is a really nice mall, lots of primitives and a good overall variety of wares. Still in the getting it stocked phase.

Here is a photo our Market Master Laura, posted on Facebook. I look frumpy and dumpy, but it shows a corner of the booth and Penny's yarn. She has more than this, but has it at the cooperative right now.

And of course our hats. We nearly sold out. Seriously! It was crazy. I am going to be hooking it like mad to get some inventory to the places I have promised them. Penny too. We have already been planning what new things to make for the market next year. Gotta have something new each year to excite everyone.

Hope everyone is doing well. I am sending out special prayers and hugs to our dear friend Sandra who recently lost her precious husband Dave. 

I am blessed. ~Angela

 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
 Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

Being responsible

“She considers a field and buys it; From her earnings she plants a vineyard.”
~Proverbs 31:16

Being a good steward of what God gives us. Being responsible. Thinking to our families future. Living intentionally.

A bit of decorating around my house

 The candy basket is ready for the family tomorrow. Peggy gave me the chickie years ago (it is a pincushion) and Lizzie sent me the precious card. Both girls made these goodies. So talented!

 My girls are guarding the eggies. Shhhhh don't tell them they are wooden. The chick figurine is a giftie from Penny. It represent her, me and Debbie.

 One of my punchneedle designs. I love this old crocheted pansy doily. The crockery bowl holds ceramic cookie stamps.

Toby wishes you a Blessed Easter!

We will be having our family party tomorrow. It is a combo for Easter AND Debbie Jo's birthday which was Monday. The menu is awesome if I do say so! Turkey breast, cheesie potatoes, rolls, cottage cheese, carrots, green bean casserole, deviled eggs, baked beans and broccoli. Apple salad and pumpkin pies with whipped topping for desert. I am really looking forward to our family time. 

I am so blessed.~Angela

Jesus Appearing To Doubting Thomas in John 20:24-29.

(24) Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. (25) So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.” (26) Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”(27) Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.”(28) Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!”(29) Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Our season

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ~Ecclesiastes 3:1

And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.
~Ezekiel 34:26 

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. ~Galatians 6:9

God is in control

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.” -Jeremiah 29:11-13

Hanging in there.

Just like these 2 leaves on a neighbors tree are hanging on for dear life. The "wind" has been blowing hard, but I am still clinging. Holding onto God with both hands.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 (KJ version)

"Prove all things; hold fast that which is good."

 

Job 27:6 (KJ version)
"My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live."

Hebrews 10:23 (KJ version)
"Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)"

 

Revelation 2:25 (KJ version)
"But that which ye have already hold fast till I come."

 

We have the power

2 Timothy 1:7 (King James Version)
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Scriptures for needs being met

Mt 6:8...............your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.

Ps 34:10............those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.

Ps 24:1..............The earth is the Lord's, and all it's fullness,...

Ps 50:10............every beast of the forest is Mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.

Gen 18:14..........Is anything too hard for the Lord?

Mt 7:7................Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

Rom 8:32...........He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall he not with Him also freely give us all things?

Ps 37:5.............Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.

Luke 6:38..........Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom.

Eph 3:20...........(God) is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us...

Phil 4:19............And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

2Pet 1:3............His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him...

Jer 32:27...........Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything to hard for Me?

Mt 11:28...........Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Heb 13:5...........For He Himself has said, I will never leave you nor forsake you.

Phil 4:6.............Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let you requests be made known to God; ...

Ps. 20:4..........may He grant you according to your hearts desire, and fulfill all of your purpose.

Eph 1:3............Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ

Scriptures of Encouragement

1Sam 12:16........stand and see this great thing which the Lord will do before your eyes...

Luke 18:27.........The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.

Jas 1:4..............But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

Rom 8:31...........If God be for us, who can be against us?

Col 3:2..............Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.

Mark 9:23..........If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.

John 16:33.........In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.

Rom 8:18...........consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Rom 8:37...........Yet in all these things, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

Rom 8:28..........And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

Phil 4:13...........I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Phil 1:6............Be confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ,...

Phil 4:4............Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!

I hope these scriptures will encourage your heart.

This is the scripture I lit upon today. We just can't lose heart.

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on that which is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

By hook or crook.

I was thinking tonight "What have I made since Christmas?" It seems like I am always working on something. But from my chair mostly. I have spent the whole month of January and this month also crocheting. Mark-scarf and hat, Jaidyn-layette set of sweater and bonnet, 2 pairs of booties, friend-bonnet and booties, cousin John-hat, 4 pairs of dolls socks, complete doll outfit of dress, hat and socks, 4 doilies, Shayla-mittens, Christmas 2009-scarf, grandbaby hope chest-2 booties, sweater and bonnet set, to sell-3 felted mini bags. And there is probably something I have forgotten. Oh the lil red dress hot pad for Liz. That is a whole lot of crocheting! No wonder tonight Mark asked me if I was needing any yarn? He said it was because he thought the gift I had "on the hoook" was about done and wondered what I was going to make next. LOL He knows I have to be doing something or I go bonkers. And right now I am spending most of my time in my recliner. We were talking about what would happen if I lost the sight in my good eye. Maybe I have posted this here before, but I have keratoconus in both eyes, but my left eye is dark now. It is agreed. I would probably be Hellen Keller in the early years. Not the later more gracious ones. But the screaming having a hissy fit ones.

A sweet lady came up to me at church tonight and really blessed me with her testimoney. She had lived with lupus for 10 years and had been healed. Just woke up one day and it was gone! What a miracle. And what a wonderful testimony to share with me on a day I was really feeling pretty bad (am using my cane right now). AND she didnt even KNOW I had lupus!! She just knew I was sick. God is no respector of persons and what He will do for one He will do for all!

"For there is no respect of persons with God," Paul declared (Rom. 2: 11).

Now doesnt that just put a smile in your heart? I hope this encouraged someone today as much as it encouraged me.