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<><Becky
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Bumper Stickers
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The other day while Don, the kids and I were out and about I noticed a bumper sticker on this one vehicle (they had it stuck on the dashboard):
Yes, I am a Princess ...
My Father is the King of Kings.
I thought that was really good - kind of gives a different take on the fact that we are God's children.
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Thursday, July 10, 2008
Scriptural Gems
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Last night we had another thunder storm, we have been having them in the evenings for about the last week (give or take a day or two). As soon as the thunder started I began to wonder how long it would take Charlotte to come out and sleep on one of the couches in the livingroom - didn't take very long (she doesn't like sleeping in her room when it is storming outside, so she sleeps in the livingroom just outside our bedroom so she is closer to us). 
When the kids were younger I showed them a verse in their Bibles that has helped me immensely when I am feeling afraid (and it has really helped them as well):
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. (Is. 41:10)
This was the first verse that I had them memorize - they both put bookmarks at this spot in their Bibles so that they could find it easily.
So, while I was laying in bed last night I pulled my Bible off of the headboard and opened it up to Is. 41:10. Then a thought occurred to me, I had memorized that verse but what did it say before and after it - I began to read and my eyes stopped on this verse and just read it over and over and over:
For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. (Is. 41:13)
I really love when God speaks to you, don't you? I looked over at Don and shared the verse with him and said "Isn't that just the most amazing thing? When we are afraid, God is right there beside us, holding our hand!" Now, I have been told over and over that God is always with us and that he won't leave us ...... but you know what, when you actually read the words from His Word it kind of takes on a whole new meaning, know what I mean?
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The Five Finger Prayer
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I found this in amongst a pile of papers that I needed to go through, it had been ripped out of a magazine. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do:
The Five Finger Prayer
- Your thumb is the nearest you. Begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember.
- The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers.
- The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the Prime Minister, leaders in business and industry, and administrators.
- The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact that this is our weakest finger; as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain.
- And lastly comes our little finger, the smallest finger of all which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.
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~ Don't ever say your worthless ...
for even in the muddiest of puddles ...
you can see the sky's reflection.~
≈ Author Unknown ≈
≈ Iced Coffee Syrup
≈ Sewing (as needed)
≈ Knitting (always)
≈ Baking
≈ Follow Homeblessing Plan!!
-- This is a work in progress section --
Weekly Homeblessing Plan:
Project List for
Weekly Homeblessing List:
• My Bible currently in Psalms
• Created To Be His Helpmeet
• You Can Teach Your Child Successfully
SEWING
Currently Sewing:
≈ Jumper for Taryn ≈
~started on: 02-28-08~
~last worked on: 02-28-08~
Sewing To-Do List:
≈ Swiffer Duster Covers
For Gift Giving:
≈ Mom's Christmas present
≈ Christmas Pajamas for the kids
Sewing Wish List:
≈ Wrap Skirts for me
≈ Lunch Bags
≈ Reusable Sandwich Keepers
KNITTING
Currently Knitting:
≈ First Scrawl ... ≈
~started on: 01-01-08~
~last worked on: 01-17-08~
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≈ Summer Of Stash 2008 ... ≈
~start on: 06-20-08~
~end on: 09-21-08~
~starting weight of yarn stash: 103.5 pounds
***PROJECTS ~ started:***
... a prayer cloth
... felted mancala board
... artificial nest
***PROJECTS ~ finished:***
... 3 prayer cloths
... felted grocery bag (machine knit)
... 2 felted purses (machine knit)
... 3 Tawashi's
... 2 pair of socks
... crocheted prayer shawl
... crown for Charlotte
... tissue cozy
... mesh shopping bag
... artificial nest
... Irish Hiking fingerless mitts
... tam
... round baby blanket
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≈ Christmas Knitting ≈
*** currently going through patterns and deciding what to make ***
Knitting To-Do List:
≈ Swiffer Sweeper cloths
• Wet/Dry Swiffer Mop cloth
• Mr. Clean Magic Reach Mop cloth
≈ Tawashi's
≈ Round Tablecloth for Mom
Year Round Knitting:
≈ Christmas Presents
Knitting Wish List:
≈ Ball Band throw rug for in front of kitchen sink
Finished Knitting List of 2008:
Hand Knitting
• Hannah Ponytail Hat
≈ Felted Slippers for Mom
≈ Flaming 'C' Illusion Scarf
≈ My Knitting Bag
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Studio HK-100 Knitting Machine
≈ Dishcloth - 1
≈ Felted Purse (small) - 4
≈ Felted Bags (medium/large) - 2
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Innovations Knitting Machine
≈ Ski Mask - 1
≈ Double Knit Toque - 1
CROCHETING
Currently Crocheting:
• Half Moon Shawl
Crocheting To-Do List:
• Swiffer Sweeper cloths
Year Round Crocheting:
≈ Christmas Presents
Crocheting Wish List:
• Seraphina Shawl
Finished Crochet List of 2008:
≈ felted slippers for my Mom
≈ crochet dish sponge - 1
≈ doll carrier for Taryn
Iced Coffee Syrup
≈ coffee
≈ water
≈ sugar
***IMPORTANT***: you need a percolator style coffee pot to make this.
DO NOT use a drip style coffee maker to make this syrup!!!!!
* Make one pot of coffee, then discard the grounds.
* Add fresh grounds, percolate again, with the coffee as liquid, not fresh water.
* Do this three times.
* To the finished coffee mixture, add one half the amount of sugar (if you end up with 3 cups coffee mixture, add 1 1/2 cups sugar).
* Mix until sugar is completely dissolved.
* To use: add 2 - 3 tablespoons of syrup to a 10 oz glass of milk, stir to mix and enjoy.
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