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 Our internet went out won't be back till the 2nd.   I'll be back to blogging then.  Be blessed 

What is something you want more of in your life? Feb 27 prompt

 What is something you want more of in your life?

I would like to have more friends, some of our friends (I guess so-called) got their feelings hurt because I made a thank you post to other friends for coming and helping us get some winterization stuff done.   I have apologized to all of them, but no text, call nothing    I have left it in God's hands   I know everybody is here for a season.

Principals Prompt for Feb 26

 Most companies have a set of core values that act as guiding principals for their operations.   On a personal level what are your core values?

I am a SERVANT to the KING

 I am a LEADER to my flock, 

INTEGRITY is important to me, 

I have and understand RESPECT which is something going by the wayside,

RESPONSIBILITY  is something that I have had drilled into me since a child

I have HOPE for the future

My FAITH is what keeps me being the person that I am

HONOR (my parents, and any elders)

I am a TRUSTING person, and easy going

HONESTY  I would rather you be honest even if it is going to hurt than find out the lie afterwards

Topic Prompt for Feb 25

 What is a topic you could talk about for hours if you had a captive audience?   What would you tell them?

Photography, nothing can be what the Master gives us to photograph

There is no right or wrong way to shoot a photo, it is all in the eye of the photographer as we all see things differently, that is what makes us unique.   Wouldn't it be a boring world if we all saw the same things all the time?

What do you see through your camera lens?

Color photos Day 49 thru day 54

The ice is finally melting

Lensball photos

Snowy winter day

Silly goat, he put this bag on his horns himself then wanted h-aaa-lp

Milly & Tilly are twin tabby kittens  Milly is the one looking, Tilly is snoozing.

Sparkles (mom) and the piglets that are growing :) 

 

Day 54 bw makes me smile feb 23

The water is finally thawing :)  
2 Timothy 4:77 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

 

Day 53 bw makes me smile Feb 22

 Sparkles is such a good mommy the babies are growing they are now 4 weeks old

Isaiah 40:30-31

30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Day 52 bw makes me smile Feb 21

Tilly and Milly our 4 month old twin baby Tabby kittens Milly is the one looking at me, while Tilly is snoozing

1 Chronicles 16:11

11 Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.

 

Day 51 bw makes me smile Feb 20

Feisty bear you are a silly little boy.   Daddy and I call him this when he is well being silly.  He put this bag on his horn himself then gives us the look to help get it off.   This is daddies companion buddy

1 Samuel 2:22 “There is no one holy like the LORD; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.

 

Day 50 bw makes me smile Feb 19

 This is an actual picture that I took,   I call it my once in a lifetime shot.

Malachi 1:1111 My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to me, because my name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD Almighty.

Day 49 bw makes me smile feb 18

I will be posting the color version on a different blog

through my lensball

Psalm 22:1919 But you, LORD, do not be far from me. You are my strength; come quickly to help me.

 

Wordless Wednesday what squirrel

watched this lil guy for 30 mins doing his acrobats,  I didn't have the heart to chase him/her                                off after all that hard work

 

Importance Feb 24 prompt

 What is something important that you have been avoiding?  Why are you putting it off?                                    How would you feel if you took care of it?

OH boy where to begin.   GULPING  Going to take care of  Gators (HUBBY) final arrangements

it is something that is very hard for me to thinking of doing and more so doing it by myself.

Mentally I would probably feel better knowing that it is done,  emotionally, however I think its                    going to be one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.    

If you are a prayer, please pray for the strength, wisdom and courage so that I can get this done.

Who gets on my last nerve Feb 23 prompt

 Who gets on your last nerve? What do they do that bothers you so much? Why do you think they                   do that?  Now, what is an endearing quality you have?

My ex!

  he was always picking his fingernails/clicking it drove me up the wall and down  the other side.   

He did it because he knew it annoyed me. 

Uniqueness, wittiness, charisma, loyalty, honesty,  (sorry you said one, but couldn't decide)

Tuesday 4: Moving

 

Moving

 Welcome to Tuesday 4 kept up in memory of our friend Toni Taddeo who began it several                                   years ago.  She would be so pleased to see people keeping up with it!

Let's talk about moving today.

1. How far away are you from where you grew up?                                                                                                  A.  approximately 100 miles and dislike it

2. Families sometimes move all over the country.  Do you feel that a family should try to stay                               close  together? A.  I think it would be nice if families could stay closer, but understand                                that jobs and  different situations take us away from the nest so to say

3. How many times have you moved in your life and would you like to share when and where                        you moved?   A.  I have moved way too many times first move was only 7 miles from where                           I grew up  then husband got a better paying job we moved 100 miles away (Shawnee OK)                        in 01 his job took  us to San Antonio TX (This was really cool for a small town girl)                                   03 Corpus Christi TX, 04 back to OK,  07 back to 6 miles from where I grew up,                                      2012 Anaheim CA, this was bizarre 2013 back to OK ,  divorced him (long story)                                        Married Gator we moved to current location in 2019 Galena KS 

4. What brought you to where you are living now and are you happy there?                                                            A for the most part  we are happy here, just wishing it was a little nicer                                                          (its run down)  our home in OK went up for sale, after moving up here it was                                                better because Gator got the best care  possible for fighting cancer.

I hate being 100 miles from my 83 yr old mom because I can't just get in the car and                                     go like I did when it was only up to 10 miles away.

Thanks for joining in!!

How do you want to feel today? Do you feel that way? What can you do that would help you feel that way? Feb 22 prompt

 How do you want to feel today?  Do you feel that way?   What can you do that would help you feel that way?

accomplished,  Yes I feel that way,  I got up early and started chores (cleaning this house,                   the animals are happy they can go outside now, that last 2 weeks was horrendous as all they could do is go outside and do their business and right back in with sub zero temps we didn't want them getting frost bite. 

Who is someone you admire? Why? Feb 21 prompt

 Who is someone you admire? Why?  

There are several people that I admire  

Mom - her strength to fight and go on with life after daddy died ( they were married 60 yrs 8 months and 3 days.   Mom married my dad when she was only 17 he literally was her soul-mate

Gary (Gator) his fight with cancer, he is one of the most courageous people fighting cancer that I know of, is he scared yes!  His attitude is great

Many friends- because they have stuff going on in their lives that most people couldn't never imagine.  

My self - not being egotistical being honest.  I admire myself for having the patience to be a caregiver

What do you need today? (Not "what do you need TO DO") What is one way you can give yourself some extra care today Feb 20 prompt

 What do you need today?  (Not "what do you need TO DO")  What is one way you can give yourself some extra care today 

Being a caregiver sometimes just somebody to talk to who has been here.     Getting out of my sweats, dressing like a human and go outside and take some pics.  

Color photos of day 42-48

Hope you like the colored versions as well.   I love the snow on the pine branches

 

Day 48 bw makes me smile for Feb 17

No matter the time, Ole' Glory still proudly flies

Jonah 2:22 He said: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry.

 

Day 47 bw makes me smile Feb 16

The snow ended up over the back bumper on the car, it is pretty, and pretty darned cold too.  bye bye winter

Zephaniah 3:1717 The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”

 

 

Day 46 bw makes me smile Feb 15

This doe just stood  watching me, she knew she wasn't in any danger
John 3:1616 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

 

Day 45 bw makes me smile feb 14

 Down from the waterfalls ice forming on the shoreline

1 Corinthians 13:44 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

Day 44 bw makes me smile for Feb 13

 Ice is forming on the waterfalls so pretty but SOOOO cold

Isaiah 54:1010 Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

Day 43 bw makes me smile

Ice/snow on the pine branches

Ephesians 4:22 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

 

Day 42 bw makes me smile

Caught some snowflakes thought they turned out pretty cool

1 John 4:77 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

 

What are the most important characteristics in a friend? Do you have those qualities?

 What are the most important characteristics in a friend?  Do you have those qualities?

Christian, honesty, loyalty, supportive, integrity, longevity,  not judge mental, accepts me for who I am.

Yes I have all of these qualities plus more.  I am that one friend that people always go away from, then they come crawling back to me.  

What are you proud of yourself for today? Why? Feb 18 prompt

What are you proud of yourself for today? Why?  

I am proud of my courage for taking care of Gator who is fighting terminal cancer.  WHY?  Until you have been a caregiver for a cancer patient you wouldn't understand.  The chore is very REAL.   Changing sheets 2 or 3 times during the night on chemo weeks because of accidents or throwing up, fevers, headaches, not wanting to eat, crying because he feels like a burden.   This struggle is hard on both people.    I wouldn't change anything because I still have him here with me.   Everyday is a blessing, that he is still here.

Wordless Wednesday 21721

beyond the boathouse, is normally a pretty creek however now it looks like a giant ice skating rink

Isaiah 1:18 ESV

“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.

 

I am embarrassed to tell anyone this but.... Feb 17 prompt

 I am embarrassed to tell anyone this but....

I am scared of heights and spiders.  I can't drive on the ice/snow 

Daily Routine Feb 16 prompt

 What is the first thing you do every day?  What's the last thing?  How do these make you feel?

The first thing I do is go to the bathroom, then get coffee started.   The last thing I do is turn the tv and lamp off.     My kidney's say thanks for the early bathroom, Gator is appreciative for his coffee.   Turning off the lamp and tv helps me go to sleep                

What is fun Feb 15 prompt

 What is something other people think is fun that you would NEVER do? Why not?  What would happen if you did it?

Some people think sky-diving is fun, not for me.  I have several heart issues that advise against those things.   I am scared of heights I would probably have a severe panic/anxiety attack jumping out of a plane.

Love Feb 14 prompt

 How do you show others you love them?  What do others do to make you feel loved ?

I send e-cards to some of my friends,  show affection, cook a meal, treat us to dinner.   

Other's show their love to me by telephone calls, a few e-cards, text messages etc. Get a nice meal                      run a hot bath cuddling/snuggling, stuffed animals, candy etc.

Lens ball photos

This is just a few of my lensball photos

This is the National Cemetery area in Baxter Springs KS the soldier is a Civil war this cemetery was founded in 1850's (This is where Gator wants to be laid to rest when the lord calls him home)

Black and white railroad with switch

thought this was a cool effect what do you think?

 this is the original photos that the above are off of, using filters and rotations.

What do you see thru your lens ball

Old Activities Feb 13

 What is something you loved doing when you were younger but do not do any longer?  Why did you stop doing it?

I always enjoyed doing plastic canvas work, (similar to cross stitch or embroidery) but on plastic.  I quit doing it so much do to several neck injuries from wrecks, and arthritis in my right hand.  I do some still but now like in my younger days.

Be blessed 

Chrissy Dawn meets our pets

Mom got me a new outfit, it says made with love it sure is warm with this 8* and -5 windchill BURRR  I do hope you all are staying safe and warm

My new outfit mom got me, these hand mitts are warm but love the hat

Mom bought me this cool unicorn (similar to my little pony) her name is Aerial Michelle

I am helping mom with her game again I am learning how to build things 

Daddy too a pic of Aerial and me playing moms game

This is Feisty Bear, he is daddy's companion animal, he sure was smelling of me

This is Mr. Jingles (he is the daddy to the piglets)   I haven't met Ms. Sparkles *mom* or the babies, mom says we need to wait a bit longer so not to scare momma I have seen pictures of them but can't wait to meet them.  I met Sandra our tiny Chihuahua she is scared of me, mom said we would try again to get a pic.  Ms. Harley wouldn't sit still for mom to get a pic, she liked me though as she kept licking me

I helped make daddies coffee, it sure smells good, mom says I am too young for the coffee yet.   I get to drink sweet tea with mom, my favorite is any kind of juice and milk.  Dad says the coffee is "good to the last drop" he sure likes his coffee.
 

Mom let me take a selfie isn't she beautiful?  we are looking out at the geese on the creek.   It sure is pretty but looks awful cold out there

this is out the window we were looking out of.  That is ice not snow,  the creek behind the boat house is frozen almost to the middle.   Mom says its only going to be getting colder.  With the possibilities of 8-10 inches of snow coming.   Mom also says we are not used to this cold of weather here in this part of the Midwest and that it has NEVER been this cold for this long,   It has been down below freezing since last Sunday Feb 7 

Mom says she agrees will Lily Grace that we should all love each other as Jesus loved us.  Wouldn't that make the world a greater place, if we all got along and loved each other?

Psalm 51:6-7

Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts,
And in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom.

Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;
Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

FEB 12 Prompt Envious

 What makes you feel envious? What do they have/what are they doing that makes you feel that way? What do you think that means?

I used to be envious when I thought the women were trying to take my husband (ex) away the green-eyed monster of envy came out  A LOT!

Now, I am not an envious person of anybody, as they do not have anything that I do not have, My Heavenly father healed me of the envious, hatred, jealousy etc. 

Envious, jealousy, wow is me, pity party I know from past experience no matter what somebody else has, you want more more more (Hatfield & McCoy's) come to mind  Waylon Jennings says it so well here Luckenbach TX   I think every body needs to go back to the basics of love

James 3:14-16 

But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.

Proverbs 14:30 

A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.

what have you been most worried about lately? Is it realistic to worry about it? Is there anything you can do about it? Feb 11

 what have you been most worried about lately? Is it realistic to worry about it? Is there anything you can do about it?

I have been worried about Gator's health, as he has stage IV metastasized (meaning it has spread) incurable colon cancer.   His cancer went terminal between Thanksgiving and Christmas, he is now with hospice so any day we have together is a blessing.  Realistic speaking yes he was my first boyfriend, my HS sweetheart, life took us other ways but got married only 2 1/2 yrs ago.   Worrying doesn't help anything at all.     I have given this whole situation to God, its in his hands now, but still I think it is only natural that we worry.

Psalm 55:22 

Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.

Make a list of everything you would like to say yes to Feb 10

 Make a list of everything you would like to say yes to                                

an all expense paid trip to any where I wanted to travel

world peace

kindness

warmer temps

new friends

knowing who my Heavenly Father is, and knowing I am going to Heaven

a new car

a nicer place to live, that actually has heat

free gifts

helping friends

skydiving

sales

compliments

Wordless Wednesday

The view out on our back lawn this am, yes its ice not snow.  (this isn't a BW pic) its just that gloomy

 

Day 41 bw makes me smile

This is the top of the water falls I have been posting lately, this part is not usually wet, but love the little streams 

John 13:3434 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

 

Day 40 bw makes me smile

This is the same rail road track as day 38, looking the other direction taken Yesterday Tues when our neighbor took me to town.   It is ice not snow.  

Mark 12:30-3130 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’There is no commandment greater than these.”

 

Day 39 bw makes me smile

Even the trees are asking "Y"  isn't it sad that even nature thinks the whole world has lost its mind?               My theory is God made nature and he is giving us signs daily.

James 1:55 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

 

Day 38 bw makes me smile

 I love old rail road tracks, this one however is still in use, this particular track was built during the Galena KS mining days late 1800s

Titus 1:15-1615 To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted. 16 They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.

  

Tuesday 4 Valentines Day

 Linking up here Tuesday 4

Valentine's Day

 Welcome to Tuesday 4. I am sure  Toni would be so pleased you are here.

Let's talk about St. Valentine's Day.

1. St Valentine paid for the weddings of poor girls. Today weddings can cost a fortune. What                              do you  think about wedding expenses?

A.  I think weddings today are outrageous it isn't the cost of the wedding!!! Gator and I spent                          less than 2 hundred dollars on our own wedding.  Our friends had a reception for us at                                      our hangout

2. Do you or did you send Valentines to people?                                                                                                       A.  I send a Valentine card to mom an aunt and a friend

3. Do you find Valentine's day to be romantic?                                                                                                           A. Not much anymore but Gator does always prepare a nice homemade meal which is                                         really nice

4. Do you do anything special for Valentine's Day with partners or family? 

A.  Gator Makes me a nice meal for Valentine's I always hand make his card

Happy Valentine's Day folks.

Make a list of everything you would like to say no to FEB 9 prompt

 Make a list of  everything you would to say no to

Abuse of any kind to anybody 

Drugs

Violence

Liars

Thieves 

spam callers

ruthless people

bullies

the DEVIL 

fake people (ones who talk out of both sides of their mouths)

witchcraft and other hocus pocus stuff

my list could go on and on!!!

Day 37 bw makes me smile

another angel of the Grand water falls in Joplin MO

Psalm 37:3737 Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace.