Month in Review: December

"I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me." Psalms 30: 1,2

Bible Verse: "For he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." Hebrews 13:5b
Movie: Antman

Dessert: Christmas cookies! Danish Wedding Cookies, M'n'M cookies, peanut butter blossoms, and chocolate-covered pretzels are my favorites.

Songs: Jesus is Alive by Josh Wilson; Christmas This Year by TobyMac; You're Here by Francesca Battistelli; The Drifters White Christmas; All I Want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey

Pretty Polish: The Flash

Yes, I'm really digging the Flash.   I've watched it two and a half times now.  Nuff said.  I will get better about taking photos when my nails are at their best; for now, just imagine how nice they looked before. 

Polish used:
Basecoat & Top coat: Wet'n'Wild
Red 1: Nina
Red 2: sinful Colors Under 18
White: Wet'n'Wild shine French White Creme
Gold: Revlon Nail Art Expressionist Vincent Van Gold

Month in Review: November 2015

"The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him." Psalm 28:7

Here are the things I've been loving this month.

Bible Verse: "For he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." Hebrews 13:5b
Book:  The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp
Clothing Item: Maxi skirts
TV show: The Flash 

Tea: Celestial seasonings Bengal spice & Celestial seasonings Peppermint
Music:  Beautiful Day by Jamie Grace  & Bones by Hillsong United
Youtube Channel:   Eh Bee Family
 

Pretty Polish: Pink Leopard

This is the beginning of my first series that I know I'll enjoy and hope you will too!  Please forgive my almost-gone style.

Basecoat & Topcoat: Wet'n'Wild
Pink: Revlon- Pinkish 54
Gray: Nina
Black: Cranky Girlz

My Dog Sally

" To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;" Ecclesiastes 3:1,2 

Hey y'all. It's been a rough month.  Tomorrow marks the two week date that my dog Sally died unexpectedly.  She was only four years old.   I truly couldn't have asked for a better dog; I had always thought the smart, loving dogs you see bonded with their owners on TV or heard about were for those who were dog people or for somebody else; definitely not me! But Sally proved that wrong. Before her, I liked dogs but I was more a cat person.  Sally changed that too.  Now I  I love them. She showed me dogs could be great companion animals like cats.

She loved, loved, loved her life here.  Before she came to live with us, she had lived in two other homes; one was her breeder whom she lived with her first two years of life at and then she lived one month in the city with  her second owner.  She was so terrified of practically everything- especially men- when we first got her but patience and an obedience class really got her braver, more curious, and much more playful.  She grew so much and really discovered herself and what freedom was.


She loved the goats, the chickens, the rabbits and tried to help me take care of them twice each day.  She always broke up the fights between our two free-range roosters; now when they fight,it just reminds me of her and how much she really helped us out!

Sally loved to just sit beside me or lay down close by.  She was so so smart and knew the basic commands plus roll over, sit pretty, high-five with one and two hands, shake, other paw, spin around, push open doors/gates, and speak.  When Sally finally understood what speak meant, it was like a whole new world opened up for her.  I loved hearing her bark or whine in excitement over food, play time, milking, critter lock up, or going back and forth along the fence with the neighbor's dog. Now I just see our neighbor's dog waiting by the fence wondering where Sally is.

You really come to appreciate the little things, even the annoying things, that your dog used to do.  Sally used to steal the chicken eggs.  Ooh, she made me so flippin' mad when she did that.   With a smile, nowI shake my head about it.  I miss seeing her wait under the goat barn or by the back door for me to come out. I miss her nudging my hand for a pet and petting that soft, thick fur of hers. I miss playing chase with her. I miss seeing her run like crazy around the yard, barking excitedly. I miss seeing her chase and tease our old dog Max.

I never imagined a pet could leave a paw print on my heart. When I go outside, something is missing. Even inside, when it's time for her morning or evening meal, I realize she's not here anymore; no more excited barks, expectant looks, no more what-trick-is-it-you-want-me-to-do-so-I-can-have-my-food-now.

Each moment you have with your dog is something special, something to be treasured because one day, she won't be there.   But she will leave a great big paw print on your heart.

I love you so much Sally and I miss you more than words can say.

 

 "A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; " Ecclesiastes 3: 3,4

Month in Review

"O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him."  Psalm 34:8

Hey y'all!  Thought of this while I was preparing my Summer Goals Completed in June post.  I've decided  to list a few things I really enjoyed last month.  Here goes!

Bible verse -  "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9

Blizzard - Oreo Cookie Blizzard from DQ
Books -  Jambalaya for the Soul by Jesse Duplantis
Dessert -   Anything that includes ice cream!
Movie -   Disney's Dinosaur
Song -  Broken Vessels [Amazing Grace] by Hillsong
Youtube Channel-  BlimeyCow

Summer Goals Completed in June

"The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil."  Proverbs 13:19

Okay, ready for the things I've done so far?  I sure am.  I think it's looking good!

Done:
Posted on/ updated LibertyBlessings page 3 times
Went to ADGA show in June

Bought a hula hoop for part of the agility course 
Took photos of chicks in diorama

Updated lady twice how the Leghorns are doing
Bought shirt from Tractor Supply Co

Gave cat bed to friend
Get pets' nutrition plan down and do it

Went to Lakeside Park 1/3
Read  Larson's Book on Spiritual Warfare by Bob Larson & Jambalaya for the Soul by Jesse Duprantis
So far, all caught up with my New Testament reading

Sent birthday cards to folks with birthdays this month

Set up Hummingbird feeder
Cleanup area outside my windows

I've been pretty on top of caring for the garden and it's still looking good, plus we were blessed with two separate days with rain which greatly helped.  Thank You God!


Not too bad...I think I could accomplish even more next month, Lord willing!

 Is this your first time to visit my blog?  If so, check out this link for my Summer Goals blog post. Take care y'all!

"Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow.  For what is your life?  It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.  For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that."  James 4:13-15