Tea Time with Kim

Only a Mother would know...

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One day momma was out and my dad was watching me. Maybe I was 2.5 yrs old and had been given a "play tea set" as a gift ~ it was one of my favorite things to play with at that time. Dad was paying attention to the news program in the livingroom, while I played quietly. I decided to engage dad a bit by bringing him a "cup of tea" which was just water. After several cups of tea and lots of praise about how yummy the tea was, momma walked in.

My dad made her wait in the livingroom while I served another "cup of tea" because it was "just the cutest thing". Momma waited and sure enough here I came down the hall with the cup of tea and she waits and watches him drink it and praise me again. ;)

Then she says (as only a mother would know),

Did it ever occur to you, that the TOILET is the only place she can reach the water?

Wii Family Boxing Night

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Lance and Melissa ~ showin' us how it's done! ;)

This is Cliffton and our house guest, Paul. Cliffton wins this time but it's Paul's first time ever playing. We've play with Lance & Melissa in the past.

This is me, the champion of the house. I gave him a chance to practice... he probably wishes he'd have taken me up on that.

;)

This is Paul & Lance havin' a go at it!

This is such a fun & active way to spend time ~ my muscles are so sore the next days to follow.

♪♪ Precious Lord Take My Hand ♪♪

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Precious Lord Take My Hand
Words & music by Thomas A. Dorsey

Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I'm tired, I’m weak, I’m lone
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

When my way grows drear precious Lord linger near
When my life is almost gone
Hear my cry, hear my call
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

When the darkness appears and the night draws near
And the day is past and gone
At the river I stand
Guide my feet, hold my hand
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I'm tired, I’m weak, Lord I’m worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

***I was impressed with the song, the lyrics, really***

the newlyweds...

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are getting along just fine; I can't wait to see their place. The Allen's got some lovely gifts and they have been busy nesting and momma just has to see their place! ;)

Mr Allen is back to school in his final year and Mrs Allen went back to work in the oncology dept at SJRH.

Anne, from Green Gables?

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We did a bit of site seeing, after the wedding before dropping Kash off in M'ton. We had a great time then to M'ton and took the girl to Ponderosa for supper. She starts classes tomorrow; orientation day today (and she's texted me dozens of times). She had to go to the bank to let them know, she's a big girl now and needs to increase her limit allowable for withdrawls.

May I introduce to you...

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♪♪ Here comes the bride ♪♪

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

Ephesians 5:31

Mr and Mrs Lance Allen

August 29, 2009

Stanley Bridge Country Resort

Prince Edward Island

***sry for the quality of the photos; this is it til the honeymooners return home***

Ativan will be a friend for the hour...

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After 2 unsuccessful ERCP's here in F'ton and 1 more unsuccessful one in M'ton, I will finally have an MRCP tomorrow in F'ton at 1 pm. I'll have a little sedative to keep me calm; I'm a bit skiddish about closed in spaces so I'll appreciate your prayer.

♥

It was a while hearing from anyone; there seems to be too many Dr's on my case. Since leaving the Maritimes, I've had two new doctors and then there is the specialist in F'ton and then a specialist in M'ton, the surgeon in Halifax, etc...

I had to do a little calling around but things are going to get looked into. I'm praising God for the health care system in Canada!

2 Tim 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

To the F'ton Farmer's Market for the 1st time...

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Saturday, we ventured out as early as we could to the Fredericton Farmer's Market for the first time since we've moved to the area. I started 4 days off of work (and I will appreciate them greatly), Cliffton was just getting off nights (nope, I don't know how he does it) and Kasha.

We tried the samosas (not Dr Mohan's, who had a line up of about 100+ and I was warned) ~ we got spicy chicken, mild chicken and spicy beef (for me)... ~mmm~ We visited around and saw a number of things that dazzled our eyes and palates. Cliffton tried some pastries and I tried a smoked sausage (ready to go) and a pce of gouda spiced with onion and basil.

We bought a wooden Canadian flag to hang on the shed; it wasn't meant for the shed but it looks great, I think. See...

There was an alterior motive ~ I had to get started on my hunt for a dress for Lance and Melissa's wedding August 29th. Whatever will I do; I tried on 40+ dresses and have my choice whittled down to 2 choices. I never thought black would be appropriate for a wedding but the sales ladies are telling me it doesn't matter these days and there are limited quantities for colors at this time (black and white seem to be very popular). I tried two dresses with price tags suggesting prices in excess of $1300 marked down half price ~ can you imagine?

~eek~

But after all of that, with a confused mind, sore feet, etc we went to start on Cliffton's list at Walmart, Canadian Tire and Kent's. I found a deal in the garden center we hadn't ventured out for but it seemed to good to pass up. There at Kent's we found some reclining armchairs regularly priced at $85.99 marked down to $30 ea. I pointed them out to Cliffton (only 5 left) and he agreed, we were going to look for a few chairs to put on the new deck, although we hadn't budgeted for them, we bought two. Pretty, eh? We'll cut short in some other area, I'm sure! (maybe even my dress)

the back deck...

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in process, of course...

coming along, Cliffton...

Good job, Honey!

We'll call it complete when we have railings and stairs...

and maybe a hanging basket or two filled with gorgeous flowers?

;)

Before & after...

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This is before ~ last year...

And praise the Lord this is after ~ this year!

Thank you, Lord, again for all.
♥

***this is what my Cliffton does in his spare time***

Happy Canada Day...

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We had a great supper at home. Roasted pork loin, new potatoes, garlic peas with gravy. Now off to the restaurant up the road for a dessert and coffee.

~mmm~

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"O Canada! Our home and native land!

True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,

The True North, strong and free!

From far and wide, O Canada,

We stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee."

Praising God for my citizenship in this glorious land...

Penned up energy...

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Here's Maisy's reponse to all the rainy days we've been having!

♥

All your anxiety, all your care...

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♪♪ Is there a heart o’er-bound by sorrow?

Is there a life weighed down by care?

Come to the cross–each burden bearing,

All your anxiety–leave it there. ♪♪

♥ HaPpY FaThEr'S DaY, DaD ♥

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Thank you, Lord for a Dad who cares for all our needs...

He's a new Dad here but he knows just what it takes to be a great provider

Here, Dad looks on as Kasha finds her birthstone ring he picked out

and here, Dad gets to reap the benefits of his faithfulness in attendence at church services and in taking Kasha to music lessons (even when it hurt in more ways than one)

Relaxing at a camp ground in Moose Jaw, SK ~ we all had such a great time, didn't we?

And last year Dad (with the help of his heavenly Father) found us a house to call our own...

Thank you, Lord ~ he's just perfect for us; You knew just what You were doing!

♥

Ephesians 6:2“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise

Our Graduate ♥

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Our church family at Calvary Baptist Church in F'ton gave Kasha an awesome Graduation celebration ceremony on Sunday, June 14th, 2009. They decorated the fellowship hall in pink and green balloons, with pizza, salad, cake and punch. They gave her wonderful gifts, like cards with money, books, study helps, etc.

Today, she was awarded the Bolser Award of $700 to help her with her studies at EBBI. We praise God for our church and their evident love for us!

♥

My Kasha is Graduating...

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These are some of a few of Kasha's grad pics; I always promised her a poofy dress but in light of Lance and Melissa's wedding, it was looking pretty gloomy. But Laura W (now married) sold Kash her dress for $100. We're sure this dress was about $400-500 ~ what a blessing to get it for such a deal... we are praising God for Laura! ;)

New eavestrough too...

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What can I say?

God has blessed us again and we are thankful!

♥

My husband has been VERY busy...

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We went from all this to...

to this...

And finally ~ our gorgeous walkway!

I don't think we'll see as much gray dirt in the house...

Thank you, Lord for a hard working husband, the money for the supplies, the great weather, etc...

Lord, you are too good to us! ♥

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This was yesterday ~ May 21, 2009

... and this, is today ~ May 22, 2009

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Well, I think we have everything needed ~ let the landscape begin!

Stay tuned...

♥

Maisy, Maisy, Maisy...

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Poor Maisy ~ she's afraid of anything she's not familiar with...

I had to beg him to buy this...

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Cliff's new (second hand) toy; we got a really good deal. I had to beg him to buy this. He has wanted one forever and we've never been able to afford it. Okay, so we can't afford a new on, but a new to us one! ;)

we'll try to remember to take some pics!

He just doesn't seem to be able to stay away from it but I'm just as excited for him as he is! God is good!

Maisy is petrified of the bike and Cliffton is trying to sooth her; she has herself all worked up into a tizzy!

Flowers...

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My mother's day gift from Lance; so pretty!

my card hung with he and Melissa's invitation; I keep it there to remeind me to pray for them, daily...

And I got this single rose from my mother in law for nurses week; isn't she sweet! ♥

it couldn't rain any harder...

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and yet, we had about 20-30 birds checking out my new feeder (early Mother's day gift).

some of you may have been wonderin'...

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I haven't been blogging because of difficulties. It seems there are some more updated ways to blog/upload pics and I'm afraid to try anything for fear of losing it all. I lost my email related to this blog and I'm not even able to change it without problems. I'm hoping someone who is real keen in the computer dept will come by and help. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!

I've been signing it at work to read some when time allows.

Smile

♥

Remember my walkway?

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Well, nothing ever came of it 'cause we couldn't make up our minds. So, here is the walkway on it's way to getting done...

A gift...

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For momma from her boy (who has been a man for a long time ~ but always be my boy)! ♥ Though, this is a sign he's really ready for married life ~ keep up the good work, Son!

Happy 18th B'day, Kasha...

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Why do our kids have to grow up?

I really don't want them to miss out on the great things God has in store for them as adults but I feel lonesome just thinking about the both of them gone...

Am I too selfish wanting them to stay small and needy?

Thank you, Lord, for the use of your children ~ You have used them to teach me many lessons, You used one to bless our home with the gospel and it's never been the same since. If they should get too independent, instead of calling home, I pray they learn to call on You ~ and Lord, I'm gonna need your help too! Help me to get busy serving You more so I'm not lonesome ~ for your name's sake, Amen!

Lance & Melissa...

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I had the best b'day gift ever this year. On Valentine's Day I turned 46 but for the entire year, I told people I was turning 47. Imagine my surprise when I did the math at work and figured out I was only 46 ~ it felt like I had my clock turned back!

And then, I was leaving work ~ walking down the stairs, I got a text message from my son, Lance. He sent me a picture of a hand with a lovely diamond on it. Yes, he'd asked Melissa to marry him and she accepted.

I got a year and a daughter in law for my b'day! ;)

Prov 18:22 Whoso findeth a wife, findeth a good thing and obtaineth favor of the Lord

Coffee filters ~ and who knew?

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And you can by 1,000 at the Dollar Tree for almost nothing. COFFEE FILTERS: Not just for making coffee....

1. Cover bowls or dishes when cooking in the microwave. Coffee filters make excellent covers.

2. Clean windows and mirrors. Coffee filters are lint-free so they'll leave windows sparkling.

3. Protect China . Separate your good dishes by putting a coffee filter between each dish.
4. Filter broken cork from wine. If you break the cork when opening a wine bottle, filter the wine through a coffee filter.
5. Protect a cast-iron skillet. Place a coffee filter in the skillet to absorb moisture and prevent rust.
6. Apply shoe polish. Ball up a lint-free coffee filter.
7. Recycle frying oil. After frying, strain oil through a sieve lined with a coffee filter.
8. Weigh chopped foods. Place chopped ingredients in a coffee filter on a kitchen scale.
9. Hold tacos. Coffee filters make convenient wrappers for messy foods.
10. Stop the soil from leaking out of a plant pot. Line a plant pot with a coffee filter to prevent the soil from going through the drainage holes.
11. Prevent a Popsicle from dripping. Poke one or two holes as needed in a coffee filter.

12. Put a few on a plate and put your fried bacon, French fries, chicken fingers, etc on them. Soaks out all the grease.

Day 3 of Cliffton's 4 days off...

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this is how our day has been going...

here is our water supply the last few days...

for flushing

This is a Christmas gift for which I'm truly thankful for along with electricity, of course...

yep, a new submersible pump with a price tag of $500

My happy husband ~ okay so he's not thrilled, but he is thankful for Frank, an older electrician neighbor who has been helping for 2 days...

And finally, the CULPRIT/CULPRET...

(not sure of it's male or female) and that determines the spelling, I guess!

It's an old submersible pump that fell down the well and couldn't be retrieved so the well drillers drilled on down thru to submerge a pump that could be accessible. Up til now, this was just a story we heard ~ now, there is truth to it...

Cliffton pulled it up with every once of strength in him and even Frank was surprised at his strength ~ I'm not, I see it all the time ~blush~

So, now the $500 purchase was taken back to Home Hardware and the $ is back in the bank account!

~woohoo~

We're running water again!

And thankful for God's provision of strength, praying friends and answered prayer! ♥

Here is one of those reasons

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there are a lot of reasons, I don't want to be a man...

Praising God for a wonderful husband & provider...

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This is the sight I came upon after over an hour of silence and dozens of calls and quotes

Here is the open well casing

this is Cliffton hard at work to fix what needs to be fixed for his family

It was going to be $300 for someone to drive out to look and once they found the problem, $40/hr ~ maybe Cliffton should have taken plumbing instead of respiratory! :s

a torch ~ be careful!

And just before dark, we have water... ;)

Today, I'm catching up on laundry before going to work for four evenings.

And me, dirty hair and all ~ happy about the running water!

My God shall supply all your need, according to His riches in Christ Jesus!

I would share my pics if I could but for some unknown to me reason, I can't upload any of the pics even though I sized them down... :s

My husband was just about to leave for his night shift and while brushing his teeth, the water was down to a trickle and then without warning, it stopped all together!

Kash & I had a plan to go shopping with a couple of our gift cards rec'vd as Christmas gifts. We continued on our way, while Cliffton was pretty sure, we had a real problem on our hands... It was dark, so we couldn't look at things and double time for plumbers at 45 mins out of town seemed like it could wait til daytime.

I didn't have to work but I had to get up early ~ our new to us minivan has been given us trouble and we had an appt to bring it in. It was being left and Cliffton needed me to come to drive him home but not before removing some parts from down stairs (pump) to bring in with us.

These parts proved to be okay so off we drove to home with parts and a Tim's coffee in hand to see what else could be causing the "no water" situation.

I felt bad for Cliff, he still hadn't been to bed. :s And did I mention we are under a storm watch and the snow had already started to fall?

He worked at it all day ~ made a trip to Nackawic, got busy and sent me and Kash to Nackawic with a list and then just before dark and the freezing rain, we are proud to announce that after all his hard work and much prayer going on, we have water ~ dirty water but all the same, running water!

♥

I'm very thankful to my Lord for providing a wonderful man that is always looking after his family!

Fun, fun, fun...

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Maisy started to whine as soon as she heard we were going some place

We're going snowblading...

You must wear the gear, Mais...

Once we got the goggles on her, she changed her mind and stayed home with Kash ~ it's just terrible; Kasha doesn't like skiing! :s

But Mom and Dad do...

the lodge

the snowmaker on the hills

a passerby and the lit up hills

then I got to acting up...

And as you can see I may have taken my teasin' too far...

but he still loves me

♥

You know you're loved when...

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Jenn prepared it...

gift wrapped it...

And Roger delivered it! :0)

Your friend gives you LOBSTER for Christmas!

Thanks Jenn and Roger!
♥

It was delicious...

~mmm~

We're having a storm...

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Our wreath... before...

and after! ;)

Getting ready for Christmas!

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Can you tell what I've been up to?

Look closer ~ yep, vacuuming...

and folding, and vacuuming more...

and dusting a bit... ;)

Okay, where are my lines; this must be before the spree...

♥

Feelin' a bit thankful for a house to clean!

In everything, give thanks...

A dirty, dirty day in Dumfries NB...

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Amidst all of this, I found three very beautiful things to look on...

this ice covered flowering crab...

this gorgeous wreath and

Ps 50:2 ~ Perfect in beauty, God shines forth.

I've been trying to keep busy.,.

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These are the frames that Kash & I have been working on

and the ornaments, I've been enjoying...

And a couple of my favorite stitches...

Wait til I post Kasha's in another day or so...

Among these things, I've been orientating in Oromocto Public Hospital on the Med/Surg unit ~ who would think I'd know anyone from there? Well, believe it or not, on my 1st day orientation, I meet up with not one but two ladies that are related to families from FBC.

I found it strange and wonderful!

The ladies are Buda C's sister & Richard W's sister in law... A reminder of how small the world really is! ♥

And I never thought my piano...

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Would be used!

At the Fosmark's Farm House...

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This was Thanksgiving of 1994

Pictured here is Jenny C,

Samantha K, Melissa G and Kasha too! We were invited to spend Thanksgiving with the Fosmarks & Coats families.

I love it! ♥

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The Lord provided all the frames at Zellers for $1 because they were all scratched up; Kash & I repainted them and I think they look great! We are giving thanks for His goodness to us!

♥

~hmmm~

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the real thing vs the idea...

I think I liked the idea much better than the project!

In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. Jn 14:2

We've been...

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paintin' and stitchin' too!

this is just the table; we had paints and things all over but I deleted all the pics by accident! ~ugh~

This is fruit of our labor...

Some can't be seen; we chatted about school, life, the future, etc.
♥

We have quite a few frames left over and a few stitches that don't fit the frames we have...

And a couple finished products...

I love Kasha's green one; since these pics were taken, she's finished 2 more.

♥

Will post later! ;)

Finally...

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Brian and Shelley's

baby shower gift...

♥

A great and easy gift...

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A friend at work has been knottin' up a storm and they are so pretty, I thought I'd make up one for my mother in law (she loves her doggies)...
First, take two (1.5 m) pieces of fleece and lay on top of one another (top side and under side) to give it a reversible look ~ I used the kitchen table to keep everything together.
Cut a 5 or 6 ins square out of each corner, and cut in as far as your corner is (hope that makes sense). Maybe try this on a pce paper first just to make sure you get it.

Then tie off corresponding ties to bind together ~ no sewing involved! Oh, and did I mention all of this done in under an hour?

and Praise the Lord ~ you have a great throw for cold nights on the couch with hot chocolate or pop corn and a movie! ♥

1 Thessalonians 4:11

Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands

Lord, help me to do all of this verse!

more projects done...

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Decided to stain these ones.

One finished project...

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With many more to go ~ shall I tea stain?

~hmmm~

Suggestions anyone?

Some of the projects that got done

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I finished this one

Then Kash did this one...

And this is the one I just finished

and I've started another one "Jesus loves me, this I know"

I'm so thankful for my eyesight (though, it's not as good as it use to be), and the ability to still stitch.

The godly woman who taught me to cross stitch & English smock, can't do it anymore. Naturally, I'll make her one.

She is crippling up with Arthritis and can barely get her own coat on some days. Please pray for her ~ thanks!

Saturday ~ a beautiful day!

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Maisy lookin' so shiny ~ she has a bath and smells wonderful!

Me and my Honey

Cliffton and "powder puff"

Maisy was pretty pooped out from playing in the leaves with us

Man, she's a nice dog

My wonderful husband raking the leaves and there are many!

Dad & his girl

Kash & Mais

Momma & her girl

Our girl ♥

Starting some gifts...

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they have a bit of a messy appearance but that is the beauty/blessing of folk art...

this one is for a baby shower and it will look great when it is framed up. ;)

♪♪ I Could Not Do Without Thee ♪♪

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I could not do without Thee
O Savior of the lost
Whose precious blood redeemed me
At such tremendous cost

Thy righteousness, thy pardon
Thy precious blood, must be
My only hope and comfort
My glory and my plea

I could not do without Thee
I cannot stand alone
I have no strength or goodness
No wisdom of my own

But Thou, beloved Savior
Art all in all to me
And weakness will be power
If leaning hard on Thee

{Instrumental Solo}

I could not do without Thee
For, oh, the way is long
And I am often weary
And sigh replaces song

How could I do without Thee
I do not know the way
Thou knowest, and Thou leadest
And wilt not let me stray

I could not do without Thee
For years are fleeting fast
And soon in solemn oneness
The river must be passed

But Thou wilt never leave me
And though the waves roll high
I know Thou wilt be near me
And whisper, “It is I.”

Lyrics by: Frances R. Havergal

Music by: Tim Frisch

A Fine Mental Institution...

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Jim and Mary were both patients in a Mental Hospital. One day while they were walking past the hospital swimming pool, Jim suddenly jumped into the deep end. He sunk to the bottom & stayed there. Mary promptly jumped in to save him. She swam to the bottom and pulled Jim out.

When the medical director became aware of Mary's heroic act he immediately ordered her to be discharged from the hospital, as he now considered her to be mentally stable. When he went to tell Mary the news he said, "Mary, I have good news & bad news. The good news is you're being discharged because since you were able to jump in and save the life of another patient, I think you've regained your senses. The bad news is, Jim, the patient you saved, hung himself with his bathrobe belt in the bathroom. I am so sorry, but he's dead."

Mary replied "He didn't hang himself, I put him there to dry."

♪♪ Jesus will outshine them all ♪

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♪♪ Oh, what glory awaits me in heaven's bright city,

When I get there such sights I'll behold!

A million scenes of rare beauty will demand that I view them,

Still Jesus will outshine them all! ♪♪

Mansions will glisten on the hills of glory.

Happy reunions on streets of gold.

Angels are singing glad praises forever

But Jesus will outshine them all.

♪♪ The sparkling river is flowing, happy faces all glowing

Land of splendor where night never falls;

The golden glass gives reflection to that city's perfection,

Still Jesus will outshine them all. ♪♪

Mansions will glisten on the hills of glory.

Happy reunions on streets of gold.

Angels are singing glad praises forever

But Jesus will outshine them all.

An answer to prayer...

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God answered my prayer ~ $75 but the delivery brings the price up!

♪♪ Did you ever talk to God above?...

Find the answer in His word it's true

You'll be strong because He walks with you
By His faithfulness He'll change you too
God answers prayers ♪♪

Okay, Ann ~ I'm now ready for your visit! ;)

Nuts...

2008-10-08T17:47:00.005-04:00

On the outskirts of a small town, there was a big, old, pecan treejust inside the cemetery fence. One day, two boys filled up a bucketful of nuts and sat down by the tree, out of sight, and began dividing the nuts.

One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me,' said one boy. Several dropped and rolled down toward the fence.

Another boy came riding along the road on his bicycle. As he passed, he thought he heard voices from inside the cemetery. He slowed down to investigate. Sure enough, he heard, 'One for you, one for me. One for you,one for me. He knew just what it was. He jumped back on his bike and rode off.

Just around the bend he met an old man with a cane, hobbling along 'Come here quick,' said the boy, 'you won't believe what I heard! Satan and God are down at the cemetery dividing up the souls.'

The man said, 'Beat it kid, can't you see it's hard for me to walk.'

When the boy insisted though, the man hobbled slowly to the cemetery.

Standing by the fence they heard,'One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me.'

The old man whispered, 'Boy, you've been tellin' me the truth Let's see if we can see God.'

Shaking with fear, they peered through the fence, yet were still unable to see anything. The old man and the boy gripped the wrought iron bars of the fence tighter and tighter as they tried to get a glimpse of God.

At last they heard, 'One for you, one for me. That's all. Now let's go get those nuts by the fence and we'll be done.'

They say the old man made it back to town a full 5 minutes ahead of the kid on the bike.

Finally...

2008-10-02T21:15:00.008-04:00

Well, I got out my sewing machine and decided to finally get to putting something together for the windows...

that was 3 days ago.

And yeah, I got one done ~ see?

Here's how I'm feeling after 3 days ~ did I mention, I'm NOT a seamstress?

Yes, is a huge struggle for me. I don't use pins, patterns, etc. I usually try to buy something with lines and use them as a guide!

But this looks good ~ just don't let an accomplished seamstress look too close...

~eek~

Here they are!

There is a 3rd window but I'm not that happy with it, yet; the topper seems a bit large for the size of the window.

I'll show that one another day!

;)

My Aunt Hey

2008-09-29T14:05:00.003-04:00

My memories of my Aunt Hey (Helen)...

She kept my brother and I when my mom went in the hospital to have a baby, Lisa, I think ~ back then a person stayed in hospital for about a week.

Anyway, I couldn't remember the name Helen. When I wanted something, I said "hey, can I have a drink?" She'd say, "you can't have anything til you remember my name!"

~eek~

I thought I'd starve that week.

She made cookies sometime midweek and I said with the most excitement I could muster up...

"Hey, let's have some cookies?"

Nope, she didn't fall for it...

~ugh~

Everyone in my family laugh about that and my kids will no doubt, tell their kids...

~wink~

Praise God Anyway...

2008-09-29T13:55:00.002-04:00

I got to start the practical nurse program but by the end of the week, I had to drop out due to finances. I was a bit upset but then after a few reminders about praising the Lord from the book of Psalms, I'm gonna praise Him anyway.

I'll try again next year and hopefully, then I'll be able to secure a student loan.

;)

Ps 115:18 ~ But I (we) will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD.

Kasha Playin' Dress Up...

2008-09-29T11:49:00.010-04:00

Kasha still has a year to go before graduation but Sonya was gracious enough to allow Kash to try on her dress and take pics.

Kasha says they had a great time.

Kasha has always loved dresses that were big and twirly

this is right up her alley

We had planned to run around town with her friends when the time came; get hair done, nails and go to all the shops to try on gowns...

but then...

We moved away... :(

Saucy princess ~ this is one of my favorites...

My Jumpin' Dog...

2008-09-08T19:21:00.004-04:00

Maisy is a crazy dog who loves balloons; she actually thinks they're alive!

~wink~

Dog vs Skunk...

2008-08-22T08:48:00.007-04:00

At 11 pm on Tuesday night, Maisy went out with Lance on the porch and spotted what she thought was a kitty!

Not so...

Skunk ~ 1

Maisy ~ 0

I'm resting...

2008-08-02T19:01:00.002-04:00

In God's saving grace that my sin is forgiven & forgotten, forever!

Did you know that the east is as far from west as you can always get? Think about this ~ as long as you go east, you never go west until you change direction; not so with north and south! ;)

Ps 103:12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

♪♪ Passion for Thee ♪♪

2008-08-02T17:43:00.006-04:00

♪♪ Kasha playing "a passion for thee" with Bro Ben Everson. She loves to play with others and her family loves to listen! ♪♪

♥

Muffin Tops?

2008-07-29T17:34:00.004-04:00

Yes, muffin tops and no, this is not me! But I do find myself asking my husband if I look like I'm a muffin top as I squeeze into my skirt on Sunday morning.

But I see muffin tops everywhere these days; kind of changes how you feel about the once loved muffin at Tim's, eh?

A great number of praises lately...

2008-07-25T00:14:00.004-04:00

There are a great number of praises these days; I've had the Lord answer prayer over and over in the last months. It is sad to admit that sometimes, I've been too busy to notice...

I have to share the latest blessing. I was made aware of a young, 20 yr old, woman with some heart trouble last Sunday and her great~aunt asked Kasha and I to pray for her. Jenny T was going into surgery on Monday morning at 9am. She had many operations and the scare tissue had built up so that it was giving her yet more trouble so she was advised to have surgery in Halifax NS, where the Dr's could remove it and give her a bit of quality to her life. Since she was a very young girl, she's had limitations on the amount of activity she could attempt. She was never bitter about any of this, to her family's knowledge...

I was thrilled to get to church to let mys wonderful sister in the Lord know that I had remembered Jenny in my prayer time and to ask about her progress... I was shocked to hear that Jenny had passed away due to complications.

Jenny's parents never attended church but her grandparents loved the Lord and when she was about 9 -10 yrs, she would ask her grandparents if she could stay for the weekend and go to church... It thrilled those grandparents but at the same time, they often wondered if she had ever made any decisions. Jenny never voiced any but continued to visit...

Jenny asked for a pastor Sunday evening the night before her surgery (just this past Monday)... That pastor took the Word of God and shared the gospel with Jenny where she was gloriously saved. The next morning, Jenny went to surgery with peace now.

Things didn't go well, Jenny had some bleeding and then, came some strokes thru the night. The Dr's told Jenny's family that she had no brain activity ~ yes, Jenny was taken off life support system, as she had slipped into the very presence of our Savior!

Prayer is not always answered the way we predict or even how we'd like to see them answered but our God is faithful and we are only here to serve and glorify Him with our lives and even sometimes, in death.

It is my prayer that Jenny's death and testimony will speak to her parents and they too, will see their need for Him!

I'm claiming one of my favorite verses for them...

Jer 33:3 ~ Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Accept Jesus As Your Lord And Personal Savior

2008-07-24T23:54:00.004-04:00

It is very important that you give your life to Christ and invite Him to come and live in your heart. The bible tells us that He is the Way, the Truth and the Life, and no one cometh to the Father except through Jesus Christ (John14:6). Accepting Jesus Christ is as easy as confessing that He is Lord over your life.

If you are willing to do that right now just simply say...

Dear Lord Jesus,

I believe You are the Son of God. I believe You died on the cross and shed Your blood that I will be saved and inherit eternal life. I believe You rose from the dead and ascended into Heaven. I believe You will come again to judge the living and the dead. Father, I am a sinner. Forgive my sins. Wash me and make me worthy of Your presence. Have Your way in my life. Come and stay in my life. Father, please write my name in the Book of Life. I confess You as my Lord and Personal Savior. I no longer belong to this world nor the things of the enemy. Thank you, Lord Jesus for hearing my prayer. Amen.

Beloved, if you just confessed these words then you are now born again. Now, get into a good bible believing church. One of the most satisfying and incredible things about becoming a believer is finding others in a good church to fellowship with... It's like finding a family with the harmony and unity, that God means for us to have. Oh, I urge you to get involved, serve Him; it is the the very thing that gives us that joy unspeakable... "that your joy may be full"

God bless you.

Can humans melt?

2008-07-09T18:48:00.005-04:00

the temperatures are crazy...

at 7:45 pm

it is 28C but feels like 37C

(it was as high as 43C today)

~whew~

It's hot...

Feels like I'm mowin' every other day???

2008-07-09T14:10:00.004-04:00

Don't get me wrong, mowing is one of my favorite summer activities; yep, I'm telling the truth... I do like other things in summer but seems I'm busily picking up doggy dos and mowing most days.

But I'm thankful to have a lawn and Maisy too!

You're invited to come sit on the stairs in the sun...

2008-07-06T14:41:00.010-04:00

maybe for a popsicle, an ice cream, etc...

the steps before...

tools are out and ready to go

Cliff is working hard on his days off
& Kash is helping out too...

the boards are set in place to get a feel for how wide they will be...

Oh yeah,

lots of room for friends

Paint too!

Please come soon?

Ever feel like you're on the road to nowhere?

2008-06-30T09:32:00.003-04:00

The road to nowhere really exists in Iqaluit, Nunavut...

***found this tidbit of info on an internet site***

Thanks for all your prayers...

2008-06-27T12:40:00.004-04:00

I finally made it thru orientation and I'm still here to blog about it! ~wink~

Things went well and I'm ready to take some (maybe 8 hr) shifts. I want to first thank God for His goodness in getting me thru the week and for all of you who thoughtfully prayed for me.

By the way, I love working with older people; they are the best! I've been chatting with some who say, they "are ready to meet the Lord"... It's so exciting to be able to sing the hymns along with them, pray with them when lights out and just to encourage, when they are feeling lonesome or other, praise in their excitement to move from the hospital to a comfortable nursing home, etc.

Thanks again for your time in prayer!

Moses & the Red Sea...

2008-06-21T22:13:00.003-04:00

Nine-year-old Joey, was asked by his mother what he had learned in
Sunday school.

'Well, Mom, our teacher told us how God sent Moses
behind enemy lines on a rescue mission to lead the Israelites out of
Egypt.

When he got to the Red Sea , he had his army build a pontoon
bridge and all the people walked across safely. Then, he radioed
headquarters for reinforcements.

They sent bombers to blow up the
bridge and all the Israelites were saved and the Egyptians all drowned.

'Now, Joey, is that really what your teacher taught you?' his mother
asked.

'Well, no, Mom. But, if I told it the way the teacher did, you'd never
believe it!'

Unicycles galore...

2008-06-20T09:17:00.002-04:00

I've only ever seen one man riding one of these with ease...

Wait...

Could it be? Is that him? Do I see Pastor Fosmark laggin' in the back?

;)

Effect or affect..?

2008-06-19T15:06:00.003-04:00

There are five distinct words here. When “affect” is accented on the final syllable (a-FECT), it is usually a verb meaning “have an influence on”: “The million-dollar donation from the industrialist did not affect my vote against the Clean Air Act.”

Occasionally a pretentious person is said to affect an artificial air of sophistication. Speaking with a borrowed French accent or ostentatiously wearing a large diamond ear stud might be an affectation. In this sort of context, “affect” means “to make a display of or deliberately cultivate.”

Another unusual meaning is indicated when the word is accented on the first syllable (AFF-ect), meaning “emotion.” In this case the word is used mostly by psychiatrists and social scientists— people who normally know how to spell it.

The real problem arises when people confuse the first spelling with the second: “effect.” This too can be two different words. The more common one is a noun: “When I left the stove on, the effect was that the house filled with smoke.”

When you affect a situation, you have an effect on it.

The less common is a verb meaning “to create”: “I’m trying to effect a change in the way we purchase widgets.” No wonder people are confused. Note especially that the proper expression is not “take affect” but “take effect”—become effective. Hey, nobody ever said English was logical: just memorize it and get on with your life.

The stuff in your purse? Your personal effects.

http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/errors.html#errors

I'm going back to work...

2008-06-18T16:07:00.004-04:00

Monday, I'm off to work for 2 days and 2 nights of 12 hr shifts; I haven't ever worked a 12 hr shift and I have to admit, I'm afraid I will be exhausted after this week.

I will be working on the geriatrics floor and the work load is nowhere near what it is in the homes; instead of having 10-18 patients, I'll have only 3-6!

Though this is an answer to prayer, I beg all of you to pray for me this week ~ I won't get these shifts all the time but this week is my orientation at the Dr Edward Chambers Hospital (the DECH) in F'ton.

And God has answered another prayer; he provided us with a car thru the Hillmans. We went out to price new cars and we just can't/don't want to fit it in the budget ~ we like to save the money and own the vehicle... No warranty but hey, no payments either! ;)

Our great God is always soo good, isn't He...

***don't forget to pray for us, please***

Ladies Spring Salad Buffet...

2008-06-18T15:01:00.017-04:00

This is the annual Spring Salad Buffet for the ladies to get together before summer actually kicks off... It's a great time and the salads were different and yummy too. We had to try to pick something a little different and write out the recipe and bring it too. They are thrown in a basket and at a later date Mrs Adamson (Pastor's wife) will put them in a booklet form for each one of us...

Here are some of the wonderful salads there were at the buffet!

This is Monnie Scott getting some of the salads onto the tables ~ she is a sweet servant!

This is Mabel who is going to the kitchen to see if there is any way she can be of help, I'm sure!

The beautifully decorated tables were done by Nancy H ~ I thought of Lois H and wondered if it ran in the family?

~wink~

Some of the ladies getting aquainted with Joy (far right) a first time visitor invited by her friends and our faithful witness, Margie B.

This is Connie S ~ we go to Tim Horton's regular with her and Mr S and the Thompsons. The bunch are a great crowd to hand out with!

This is Sandy M with her neighbor ~ this lady came up to me and introduced herself to me and asked if I was new! Isn't that sweet ~ I'm new to the church and haven't been to any of the lady functions yet, this was my first. She's been to the lady's bible study and didn't ever see me... ;)

Dig in, Ladies!

Charlene M is one of the first ladies I met at a game night that was put on at the church ~ we had the same top on!

Here we are chowin' down ~ oh dear, Lisa took all the pics and there is none of her... :(

Here is Margie B and her friend and guest, Joy!

And then there is clean up!

What a wonderful time we had ~ til next time, Ladies.

Happy Father's Day to the men in my life...

2008-06-14T20:55:00.002-04:00

God was good giving Cliffton to me for a husband and friend; he not only provides and protects, he faithfully encourages me and I'm really thankful!

Happy Father's Day, Cliffton! ♥

This is my dad.

He's not here but I can just say I'm thankful for his love and because of what Jesus accomplished on our behalf, I'll see him again in heaven some day! ♥

Before & after...

2008-06-10T19:30:00.004-04:00

Before (x2)... I can't tell you how upset I am at myself ~ I always forget to take my camera out when I have company!
And this is after, well maybe the middle ~ we plan to paint it white but I think it's just beautiful! Thanks to the Thompsons for their help...

Donna and I really helped, we held nails, screws, and the level at different times!

Boy, it's really pretty!

God is good giving us wonderful friends to help out!

Finally...

2008-06-07T07:49:00.014-04:00

got to hang my star ~ we needed that special hook so we didn't put holes in the siding! ;)

A few other things are getting done too...

Cliffton is painting the foundation...

This is what it used to look like with tons of Tiger Lillies at the base of the stairs ~ Tiger Lillies are not a favorite with me... :s

here they are looking all floppy an' all after being transplanted...

Cliff has been cleaning and edging out this apple tree in the lower yard for some nice plant material...

hope he lets me pic out some... ;)

Some transplanted rhubarb from my mother in law, Valerie ~ thanks mom! ;)

raspberry patch ~ last time I made jam, Kash was a bit too young but I say she might master the art now! ;)

This is the lower yard eventually looking across the road to Mr Goodine's place. We are hoping to put some nice plant material in this hill and make it a nice area for walking or just sitting with a cup of tea!

the beginnings of Maisy's run ~ she'll stay in here when we go to church. A place of her own!

And finally, the white Lilac bush ~ the blooms don't last long so I better get a pic before they're all gone!

Thanks to the Upper River Valley Hospital's RT Dept...

2008-06-04T15:20:00.009-04:00

We are so thankful to the RT's at the URVH for their lovely house warming gift! I've been chattin' with Cliffton about getting a couple of Adirondack chairs on the porch. And how pretty they would be painted white to match the trim...

How did they know? Thanks again gang; very thoughtful of you!

Over the weekend, Cliffton was on call at the Perth hospital and we spent the weekend there in a motel. I always thought the place was named "Perth~Andover" but it has come to our attention that it is "Perth and over"

The bridge separates Perth and Andover. I got my star in a gorgeous little shop called Patti's in Andover, NB!

Here's how Maisy spent her weekend, either sleeping or looking out the window!

My husband came home with not one basket of hanging flowers but two... I can't wait to get the proper hangers and get them hung (is that a word?)... :s

Tomato plants are started ~ my husband is a huge fan of flowers and gardens, anything green, I guess that's why he was soooo attracted to me (Kim Green)...

~wink~

We got into the house so late in the Spring and there is so much to be done before fall that, it was in our best interest to just concentrate on those other jobs and think about a garden next year.

Kash wants to bottle salsa and has always wanted to grow her own tomatoes...

♥ So, Kash ~ there you go. ♥

I've been holding onto this for a long time (8 yrs?)...

2008-06-03T10:49:00.004-04:00

Pastor & Mrs Fosmark gave this to me a while ago but after putting it up on the peninsula (Kingston), we had put it away, waiting to get our own place to put it up again. When it is all restrung, it will be a wind chime, in case you didn't know just by looking (or you don't have your own). Well, I'm now looking for that perfect spot! Thanks ~ I know it will look great! ;)

***I always thought he should try selling these on Ebay and make a killing***

Weldon Francis Shannon ~ 40 yrs old

2008-05-31T18:18:00.004-04:00

This is my husband's cousin & he was lost in a tragic accident on Friday night. He left behind his wife, Darla (15 yrs or so), his mom & step father, a sister and 3 brothers. The family needs prayer for strength at this time ~ please join us!

My prayer is for salvation for some and that my Savior would be glorified in this sad situation.

One note ~ I read in my devotions the other day that God's perfect timing is when His love and righteousness come into harmony. I've never heard that before and I was thinking the wait of God's answer a specific prayer request of mine that I've prayed about over the years.

Look what I did...

2008-05-30T10:37:00.005-04:00

Okay, Cliffton had to come stop me before I bore holes in the new floor!

~eek~

Putting up the shelf keeps things from being scattered all over the washer/dryer...

(Cliffton painted it for me to match the trim on the windows)

No curtains yet; just not sure what I'm doin'!

We won't be online for a while...

2008-05-14T14:38:00.003-04:00

It's been a very stressful time for all with our huge move and it has exhausted all of our savings. We won't be online for a short time. Satellite internet as all that is offered in that small area other than dial up. Since my course starts in Sept, we must try to get something a bit more trustworthy than dial up. So, it may take some time!

I'll be back soon ladies with pics of the new house!

A mouse in the yard & mother's day...

2008-05-14T14:15:00.011-04:00

We went to the new place the day before Mother's day just to walk around the yard so says my honey...

I got annoyed at Kash for dressing like we're going to some kind of party or something... I see her disappointment and I persist in pointing out that her shoes are not very practical for the yard! ~hmmm~

Cliff asks us to stop the arguing and Kasha changes in obedience to me... She's sweet most of the time. ;)

We take Maisy down to the water and we are really getting dirty and enjoying ourselves...

We climb the hill from the river and not before stepping in some...

...of this!

~yuck~

Maisy doesn't mind, though!

Yeah, we had a great time!
But just before leaving Kash says "look, a mouse!"
and I excitedly asked, "ooooh, is it alive?"

Needless to say, she got a huge chuckle!

~blush~

After stepping in mud and tramping thru the woods, Cliff announced they were taking me to a restaurant "Moonlight Cafe" just mins from the new place.

~eek~

I graciously wiped the mud off my sneakers, went to supper and had a clam platter... Yes, it was great, even with dirty shoes! ;0)

Thanks Cliff and Kasha for making my mother's day memorable!

Only 6 more sleeps...

2008-05-09T21:30:00.019-04:00

SOLD!

Here is my personal landscaper ~ making plans!

This is a beautiful apple tree in front of a gorgeous cedar hedge ~ the apple tree is in some real need of pruning and one season will not do!

This is a line of evergreens that are very tall and lovely ~ they give us the added privacy for the front yard...

Here is the side enterance leading to the kitchen ~ yes, I'll have tea on just in case you come by! ;)

Here are the supplies to finish the porch.

Cliffton is looking for a spot to plant a garden, I think ~ he's pretty excited & very thankful too!

The little shed in the back...

Looking down onto the river ~ Man, it's pretty!

Thank you so much, Lord...

This is the back of the house and it's ready for a deck ~ and they left supplies for it too; isn't God good?

One of my favorite features ~ a bird house.

This is the front yard with another apple tree.

Here is our parked car ~ we dont' live here yet, but we've sure visited plenty since it's on the way to and from church! ;)

This is another angle of the front yard ~ looks like a pool sat here.

And finally ~ head on!

We have a lot of plans for the porch and plant material to dress it up. I'll post pics as soon as possible!

***by the way, the tea will be on what ever door you choose to use***

F'ton other areas of NB underwater...

2008-05-01T17:31:00.004-04:00

There are those effected by this tragedy in our church congregation. One elderly couple that I can think of at this present time had to have help come yesterday to relieve them. They live in a low lying area near the SJ River and this isn't their first experience with flooding. Please help me pray for the Silvers and others. I drove by yards with basement belongings piled high in the driveway of many, I witnessed others boating to their sheds to save what they could...

A huge danger in this kind of disaster is electricity and this is an extra financial burden on the flood victims ~ it is necessary to have the hydro disconnected before leaving and then hire an electrician come do an inspection before NB hydro can reconnect for the already burdened family.

Please pray for these struggling with this disaster on home and life...

This gentleman paddles his canoe up his street in F'ton NB.

This is a regular site in the F'ton area.

April 24, 2008 ~ Regent St wharf underwater...

And let us all count our blessings!

Blog troubles...

2008-04-30T08:32:00.002-04:00

I've been getting msgs from strangers; I'm concerned about hackers, freaks, etc. So, I'm trying to screen my readers.

Please be advised that you may have to apply to my blog.

I'm sorry for the inconvenience.

There are always a few who will try to ruin it for everyone!

Hungry bear...

2008-04-29T09:53:00.004-04:00

See the little black dot ~ it's him...

And you may not be able to tell but he is very thin...

For a bear!

We caught sight of him just coming on to Nackawic NB
(around lunch time too)
;)

More Kash...

2008-04-28T18:56:00.004-04:00

Here is my girl, Kash!

My brother, Todd picked her up at the bus station in SJ and took her to FBC so she could go to the Youth Retreat in Lower Sackville NS. He and Kasha were getting together for the 1st time in a long time and had plans to have lunch. Todd took her to the beach and took some pics... So, I'm sharing with my friends!

My brother is very talented when it comes to cameras for which I'm very thankful. He even helped out with Lance's grad pics ~ what a sweetie!

"the crossing guard"

2008-04-28T18:52:00.002-04:00

I remember well my first day of school right down to what I was wearing. A red plaid skirt with criss cross straps, a white blouse, black patent leather shoes. I sat on the table to get my hair done while Dad chatted with me and asked if I was gonna be a good girl. I was afraid and was sulking a bit. Dad took out a shiny nickle to buy a treat for recess. I did get a sucker that rcess didn't give me enough time to eat and I was absolutely mortified that the teacher suggested I throw it in the garbage... :s I put it in my desk, yep, stuck to a book and all... ~ugh~

The real memory I wanted to write about happened later in the week, Friday, I seem to recall! I was walking home and crossed St James St in the middle, between cars even... And here he comes and I smile ~ "Hi Kevin, I go to big school now and it's dinner time"... He wasn't the least bit interested, he just continued to write in his pad. I was a bit confused, until he got done and said he was "reporting me to the office for JayWalking" :s I said "you're my cousin" and he said 'I'm a crossing guard today and I have to report you"

Well, needless to say I didn't go to school that afternoon ~ I sobbed so hard, I worked myself into a frenzy and ended up missing the afternoon. My first day of school missed... I don't remember what ever became of it. But since then, I've always remembered the jaywalking rule! ♥

***that's my memory of Kevin Hayes as a crossing guard***

Twenty ~ five cents worth?

2008-04-23T19:11:00.002-04:00

I was walking down the hill from Avery's and found what I thought was a nickle. I ran back to Avery's corner store and slapped it up on the counter and knew enough to say "mixed up candy, please".

I don't recall my age but I was about 4 or 5 yrs old. The clerk asked if I "wanted twenty five cents worth" To me, they were huge words, I just wanted my candy.

When they continuously threw candy into that bag, I thought she would never stop ~ my eyes, I'm sure, were like saucers... I had a 10lb brown bag almost full to the top.

I skipped all the way home and of course, it was seized by the authority (my mom) to last a good long time and share with the other kids... That was one of the rules as the oldest but seem to not apply so much to those who came into the family later.

But I promise, I'm not bitter! ;) ♥

I went crazy...

2008-04-22T20:14:00.002-04:00

And got my hair cut...

This is the front

& this is the back ~ it's called an "inverted bob"

I'm planning to go shorter in the back but I wanted to go easy this time and maybe ease into it!

;)

We're pretty excited...

2008-04-21T08:36:00.001-04:00

Only 23 more days to go!

;)

Knock, Knock...

2008-04-18T21:46:00.001-04:00

Feel like playin'?

I was having a great day or was I?

2008-04-18T19:12:00.008-04:00

This is Maisy ~ doesn't look like she could be trouble, does she? And below, is her treat I left for her to chew on...

Early this morning, very early this morning (5:45 am), my husband is awake and I know he tries to be quiet and he is...

REALLY!

Alot better these days than when we first married.

Back to 5:45, no it's now 6:30 am and yes, I laid away the whole time but now it's time to hit the road. Cliffton starts his shift at 7 am and the hospital is about 15-20 mins away and all that depends on Tim Hortons! Well, away we go and I get mine and we share it and Cliffton gets to save his for shift report! I don't mind, I can go home and make a huge pot (after pot, if I choose).

Anyway, I finally get home and put the coffee pot on and do a number of other things as Aunt Sheila is coming for a visit. Oh, I remember I should be sitting down to do my devotions but I don't and have no excuses...

Soon it's time for me to run off to the grocery store to pick up something to munch on when Aunt Sheila comes. I get myself together and run to the car, jump in and turn the key....

Only to hear...

~RRR~RRR~RRR~

Man, I left the lights on ~ oh, why does HE put them on anyway??? HE, meaning Cliffton, who started the car. We just had this conversation...

Needless to say, I wasn't going anyway and now had a new delima. I needed to find a neighbor to help and the only neighbors I have, are out for the first time this week! :s

I get a few other things done while waiting but still considering the nonchalant walk to the neighbors house. Why the indifferent walk? They have 2 good sized dogs, the newest is Towzer and he the biggest, meanest, rottie I ever laid my eyes on. He's not but he doesn't know me and all he will do when he sees me is bark! But as I walk to the door, I can only see Princess and she's lovely and what's more, she likes me ~ well, I do give her a treats...

After beeping the horn, calling out, and continuously running back to my porch and then giving in and asking Kash to come with me (and 2 treats in my hand), we ventured over. This time, Towzer surfaced and started to bark and I literally started to run home! Yep, I did...

Cora, my neighbor heard Towzer and came to the door this time. Ahhh, all I could get out was "I need help!"

Kash just looked at me!

"you don't say"

Cora and Dustin helped and I was on my way after thanking them. Kash and I enjoyed company, garlic fingers, and pop. Around 2:40, I had to take Kasha to work for 3 pm. Any other time, I'd take the dog but it's been warm and I had a free tanning session and didn't want to leave her in the car... Here's the wonderful surprise I had when I got home.

Just yesterday, my devotions was a reminder to start the day with the Lord...

~sigh~

Despite my putting my devotions off, the Lord gave me an opportunity to give a tract out! ;)

He's always good!

Is this rotting snow?

2008-04-17T21:14:00.003-04:00

Or is it just plain dirty?

In recent years, I've heard it described as "rotting snow"...

I googled it and this is what came up!

I ♥ my bloggin' buddies...

2008-04-14T10:02:00.003-04:00

I have had more good belly laughs over the past week...

I really appreciate y'all!

Thanks for the chuckles!