Hey Ya'll !!

Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008 at 09:55

Hello All!  I have been away for a while, and have spent much time in prayer and soul-searching for the last couple of weeks.  I have missed everyone dreadfully, and kept you in my thoughts.  I wanted to take just a moment to thank all of you who have e-mailed and sent messages to ask after my and my family's welfare.  Each of you is a treasure, and a true blessing to me.  I promise I will be writing each of you today, if it is at all possible.  The truth is, I have not read my messages until today, so I did not realize that I had missed your correspondence.  Please forgive my neglect!

I pray you have all been well, and having a wondeful two weeks.  Things have been a bit strained at Moss Pots, but, thanks be to the good Lord, and precious friends like Jen and Tricia, all is coming together.  I send a heart-felt, "love you, and thank you!" to them both.

This morning finds a lovely sun streaming through the kitchen window and thoughts of the coming season of renewal.  It also reminds me of the mercy and grace of the Father...how He will refresh and renew our spirits, when we face trail and tribulation.  So often, we feel alone when we face life's hard realities, but that is the very moment when he surrounds us, and lifts us in His arms, carrying us when we have no strength left.  He is truly our song and our salvation.

As the day progresses,  hope to have a chance to return to some of my crafty things.  My heart longs to pull out my paints and just splash color on canvas..see where the brush will take me today!  Pumpkin is asking for a change to her bedroom, so my canvas may be bigger than expected!  We may have a safari or an ocean trip on the walls...perhaps even a far away kingdom of princes and dragons!  Who knows?  It will be fun to see what happens!

In the kitchen, there is a Creole stew bubbling. Anjou sausage, chicken, tomatoes and okra simmer happily,, waiting to feed my family tonight.  There are also two loaves of bread set to rise.  And a batch of cookies waiting for Pumpin to decorate with sprinkles and candy drops.  At the moment, she is writing a story about buffalo and the wild, wild west, lol.  Maybe some of the cookies will bear "buffalo prints!".

In the den, a candle flickers, filling the room with the scents of grapefruit and fig.  Beautiful slk roses adorn the coffee table, a gift from hubby, just for "being you, Hun."  Isn't that wonderful?  How aweome that after all these years, he still appreciates me.

In the garden, the first tilling has taken place.  The soil is awaiting the addendums from the soil tests, and my excitement mounts!  Jen and I spoke of gardens just last evening, and she inspires me to think of lily ponds and huge hibiscus blooms!  She has such a lovely eye for design.  And a gentle and loving spirit, filled with compassion for all living things.  What a treasure she is!

Oh yes, the laundry calls too, lol.  Jeans and blouses, skirts and little girl sweaters await fluffing and folding.  But somehow, today, these do not seem chores, but sweet reminders of a loving family and happy home.

Hope you all have a great day, and find joy in each moment!  God Bless!

Thank you...

Posted by glenda on Friday, February 29, 2008 at 10:40 - Link

I just wanted to say thank you for your wonderful blog.. I have so loved reading it today. It lifted my sprit so much. You will never know how much I needed that today. I am thanking God for your words.. So uplifting.. Thank you...
Glenda

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Posted by gabbie427 on Friday, February 29, 2008 at 01:46 - Link

So glad to see you back! I have been thinking of you. I love your blog and enjoy reading it!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

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Posted by tractorchick72 on Friday, February 29, 2008 at 06:05 - Link

Welcome back! You were greatly missed! I can't wait to see what things you are going to do in Pumpkin's bedroom :)

Hugs...Tricia

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Posted by Isabella on Friday, February 29, 2008 at 06:54 - Link

Glad your back and all is well. I

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Posted by smmagers on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 12:36 - Link

Glad to see you are back. I was worried. I prayed for you and your family. Get your paints out and have some fun. Tell us better yet show us what you do to pumkins room. God Bless, mj

Glad to see your back.

My dear friend

Posted by pinkhorseofcourse on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 01:16 - Link

Oh Misty!! What wonderful ways you find to inspire me! *hugs* And thank you for the kind words toward me. I am so blessed to have found you as a friend!! I am glad you are feeling better and things are settling down a bit! It sounds like you have a lovely day planned for you and the family! I will be around if you want to chat!! Love ya!!

Many blessings to you!! ~Jennifer

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Posted by 2gramsroses on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 03:02 - Link

Misty, so glad your back. Don't forget to post pictures of Pumpkins room, when your done.....prayers always sherry