tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44432488551618444312024-03-13T23:14:10.864-07:00In A Little Camper in the WoodsMusings of a Christian Wife/Mom/GrammaMrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-36587706207939067792012-11-06T13:51:00.003-08:002012-11-06T13:51:52.468-08:00NEW/OLD BLOGnew blog is <a href="http://greentwiggy.blogspot.com/">http://greentwiggy.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07703464320152527607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-47112768318411178592010-01-22T09:53:00.000-08:002012-11-06T13:52:42.967-08:00New BlogCome visit me on my new blog. I haven't had many visitors yet. Of course it may help if I posted more often and added more pictures to my posts. I haven't been busy with the camera 'cause I leave early in the am and get home in the dark. The days are getting longer though and so we will probably have more pics soon.<br />
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Chickens are up to 21 eggs/day. Yippee... sold all we had last week.<br />
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<a href="http://www.greentwiggy.blogspot.com/">http://www.greentwiggy.blogspot.com</a>Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07703464320152527607noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-35510298649041586102009-12-22T10:48:00.000-08:002009-12-22T11:06:40.607-08:00New BlogPlease visit me at my new blog. Make sure to change the book mark. I was having a little trouble with connectivity on this one since I am no longer using this email address. If you comment to me on the other it will come to the mailbox I use most often and will get your comments sooner.<br /><br />Hope you are all enjoying the Christmas season.<br /><br />Love in the Lord to you all,<br /><br />Mrs. D.Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-88055149096723966212009-11-16T11:36:00.000-08:002009-11-17T10:03:54.645-08:00TWO ROADS DIVERGE..<div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmZbJ5MSLmHZH_BjUZ9AGnaAZ7bqV-RV30FYzNtBy3xWSnXuG_kp_QXKghi6HxxQ9hdto53L7jXCZf1HfGZKSDH4a_MZJtRuaJR3xHc5RZvUmo9gbtQ6J4CrVloHwTTJao2IXfip9ksh2Y/s1600/open_bible.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404789089971121906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmZbJ5MSLmHZH_BjUZ9AGnaAZ7bqV-RV30FYzNtBy3xWSnXuG_kp_QXKghi6HxxQ9hdto53L7jXCZf1HfGZKSDH4a_MZJtRuaJR3xHc5RZvUmo9gbtQ6J4CrVloHwTTJao2IXfip9ksh2Y/s400/open_bible.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br />I have thought some about the choices we make in life and where they lead us. I remember being asked about this when my girls were younger. The future lies ahead and I know from my own experience that it is scary to face the future. It is hard to know what God want us to do. I remember my own father saying (and he probably got it from somewhere else), “It’s hard to steer a car that isn’t moving.” I guess the idea there is to be doing something and asking God to guide. We will make mistakes along the way, but God is able to close and open doors as we trust in Him.</div><br /><div>The devotional the other day was about the path the shines more and more…<br /><span style="color:#663333;"><em>"But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day." </em></span><a href="http://www.icr.org/bible/Proverbs/4/18"><span style="color:#663333;"><em>Proverbs 4:18</em></span></a></div><br />In contrast the path of the wicked is darkness…<br /><div><span style="color:#663300;"><em>“The </em></span><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><span style="color:#663300;"><em>way</em></span></a><span style="color:#663300;"><em> of the </em></span><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><span style="color:#663300;"><em>wicked</em></span></a><span style="color:#663300;"><em> is as </em></span><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><span style="color:#663300;"><em>darkness:</em></span></a><span style="color:#663300;"><em> they </em></span><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><span style="color:#663300;"><em>know</em></span></a><span style="color:#663300;"><em> not at what they </em></span><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><span style="color:#663300;"><em>stumble.</em></span></a><span style="color:#663300;"><em>” (Proverbs 4:19)</em></span></div><br />How is it that we can pick the right way to go?<br /><div><span style="color:#663333;"><em>“I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.” (</em></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/index.php?module=home&action=submitsearch&f_submit=Search&f_context_any=any&section=bible&f_search_type=bible&f_keyword_any=Proverbs+4:11"><span style="color:#663333;"><em>Proverbs 4:11) </em></span></a></div><br />Who is the teacher?<br /><div>Well, this Proverb (Proverb 4), was David’s instruction to Solomon, but it is the same with us and our Heavenly Father. When we spend time in the Word and take heed to what is written there… not only hearing, but applying what we hear and read, then God will be able to guide us in life.<br /></div><br />We can get the “ball rolling”, but we must never get so stubborn that we must keep going the wrong way… we need to allow God to push the ball in directions He wants us to go. Yup… it hurts to not get our own way, but we have got to know His way is best. It’s the SHINY WAY ;)<br /><br /></div><div>Hope you are all well and are walking with the Lord today.</div><div><br /><div> </div><br /><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404789255582347842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 281px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1kF72E32smVn_0Vh6baS_NoaSmT32Xn194WL8gNNockY8_SXpIpBYudpT-pAJJTV4jcIlDs66zSb1RIpFmDxhbmTD1m15SwMtK-tA1q5j1IEB5QgtIPL9r7igh1VgtV6DoV9rwbl64uC1/s400/untitled.bmp" border="0" />I want to work in this office!!!!!!!<br />Mrs. D</div></div>Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-65049290360410317262009-11-10T09:39:00.001-08:002009-11-10T13:29:17.148-08:00Is it Indian Summer?<div>I am still trying to get used to this new keyboard, so if I make some mistakes, please forgive me.<br /><br /><div>I have one keyboard for work and then this laptop, which is much smaller and my typing skills aren't that great to begin with. I think what drives me the most crazy is that there is no number key pad off to the right from which I can enter numbers with. I am not used to using the numbers "above".</div><br /><br /><div>Our weather the last few day has been fabulous. Last night it was dark when I left work and when I got home around 6:30 I left the door open for fresh air. The heat was on... we keep it set at 66 when we're up and about in the house... and the heater never came on once. I turned the oven on to roast a chicken and by the time Doug came home at 8:00 we were wishing we hadn't packed away the fans. I actually had trouble sleeping it was too warm... not complaining though... we'll take it!!!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>About 3-4 weeks ago Joanna and I went up to Tilton to do some shopping and on the way stopped at Sculptured Rocks. Joanna had never been there. It is a favorite swimming hole in the summer. I took a picture of Joanna to share here. Isn't she pretty? </div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8a7WmMuCngIEZqO_2zZFWgog8gSn3ybjwRAUuju7Pf91fF8vabA1SeR1fRpzJ1JxLqTBCt1XpV5BNo4PRk8TJJ6ylV5ltBZojjC7ACIKYdfYFzgwXgl7kafEKcZNMIpqlVOvxAAeouJy8/s1600-h/HPIM0409.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402535147228569346" style="WIDTH: 303px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8a7WmMuCngIEZqO_2zZFWgog8gSn3ybjwRAUuju7Pf91fF8vabA1SeR1fRpzJ1JxLqTBCt1XpV5BNo4PRk8TJJ6ylV5ltBZojjC7ACIKYdfYFzgwXgl7kafEKcZNMIpqlVOvxAAeouJy8/s400/HPIM0409.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div>This was a cold day but it the sun warmed it up so that by the time we ate lunch we were able to sit outside.</div><br /><br /><div>We are all winterized in the camper now. The heat tapes are in place and insulation around the bottom. Doug added a little mudroom to the front and our large fridge is in there which is a huge help, plus he put one of our small chest freezers out there too and that will help since I won't have to go back and forth to the mobile home every time I want something from the freezer. </div><br /><br /><div>All the produce from the garden is done. 54 quarts of winter squash, 55 quarts of beets, 138 lbs of chicken, Romano beans, and dill pickles. We are still picking up produce in town and last week got 2 cases of apples which we will use to make applesauce.</div><br /><br /><div>I cooked the beets outside over a wood fire outside and it took a lot less time, so I think that's what we'll do with the apples too. It will all be done in one big pot and then we can put them into bags and into the freezer. I am not canning anything this year because there is no place to store it. When we are back in our home there will be lots of canning going on! Doug is making a "summer kitchen" in the extension, it will be much cooler out there in the summer to do the canning and it will also eliminate some of the mess inside the mobile home... canners, jars and other supplies that need to be stored through the winter.</div><br /><div>I did put up some quart jars of pickles but there's so little room even for them that I wasn't sure if I wanted to do that. They are on the floor at the end of the couch.</div><br /><br /><div>Not my kitty and not my little chick, but this is the cutest picture I've seen in a while. A friends sent it to me today.<br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402586023225965570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 233px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRH3T30R7I_Zj6BGPCIdBDmenwF_6U0KcKARRuNLXlHTe-UMHceBcQbksYuF0_eTXA8QP8oVPO0vW1Rr7F6EN0tBVARZChjF9oKEwY96H37rcq51Bg14mXhQep-suC6H_XH42sAH1ME0-N/s400/kitty+and+chicky.jpg" border="0" />Our Kitty wouldn't stand for this!!!</p>OK so you're a doggie person... here's one for you too!!<br /><br /><p><br /></p><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402586451289731202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJi-oKAGps4sRo62eDygxmBaDp1grZgZr-cWL1GMlG7RCDHUyuYYFNpEInYrKiQKFSDQdy_RHu6Rew7Xiz8_Mg8jKPMreWHO5S35In4b0i3yviSRXdxsrEpasyeeQ9PDSZLhP-t0R8VSIX/s400/SNUGGLES.bmp" border="0" /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>OK nothing serious this time, just a little fun. We have to have a little fun now and then, right?</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Have a wonderful day and whatever you do... don't watch any horror movies!!! <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402587530696786562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 244px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwoSCFWOyJUzvDJ2tHbL5KA8pT5wHdjmWKGZls__syg9O_XmyUORyUgqspFFgJQbmx8IYL_s_PyOUcrEZuixQT_MzAg62UZ98pSqETpfMBaCcPM_PKaAPQYDYn4AldaAIMm8omZXVRIiV/s400/CHICKEN+FUNNY.jpg" border="0" /></div></div>Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-20907722601595742362009-10-30T05:17:00.000-07:002009-10-30T06:26:01.094-07:00Our Hope<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHcDgBmmLeNDeyeuvjlDJh4pHD49_s4TT3fMD0O5BrblfKeyfj4cD-y1QwcFOIS1ynwc1ELMP60uUJMmaW-g5Hiimm59G6ag_EDuWmsw9k5otSxVfDhYsR317Haka4SqPF42xpjcQOcr_K/s1600-h/open_bible.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398378528080992466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHcDgBmmLeNDeyeuvjlDJh4pHD49_s4TT3fMD0O5BrblfKeyfj4cD-y1QwcFOIS1ynwc1ELMP60uUJMmaW-g5Hiimm59G6ag_EDuWmsw9k5otSxVfDhYsR317Haka4SqPF42xpjcQOcr_K/s400/open_bible.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I have been thinking most recently of the fact that our salvation in Christ is a sure promise, our Hope. Some use the word "hope" as a wish, or a dream for the future. My daughter has been recently witnessing to a friend who is in the process of turning to Islam. I researched a little into the Muslim religion curious to know about their hope of eternal life. I was amazed at how many rules there were. I am not sure about most Muslims, but I really doubt they are able to keep all those laws. The Bible tells us if we offend in one area we have broken the whole law. </div><br /><div><span style="color:#663333;"><em><blockquote><a href="http://bibleresources.bible.com/passagesearchresults.php?passage1=James+2:10&version=9"><span style="color:#663333;"><em>James 2:10</em></span></a><a href="http://bibleresources.bible.com/passagesearchresults.php?passage1=James+2:10&version=9"><span style="color:#663333;"><em> </em></span></a><a href="http://bibleresources.bible.com/passagesearchresults.php?passage1=James+2&version=9"><span style="color:#663333;"><em>(Whole Chapter)</em></span></a><a href="http://bibleresources.bible.com/passagesearchresults.php?passage1=James+2:10&version=9"><span style="color:#663333;"><em> For<br />whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of<br />all.</em></span><br /></blockquote></em></span></a><br /></div><div>There is no hope of reconciling except through the precious blood of Christ. </div><br /><div><span style="color:#663300;"><em><blockquote><a href="http://bibleresources.bible.com/passagesearchresults.php?passage1=Hebrews+7:19&version=9"><span style="color:#663300;"><em>Hebrews 7:19</em></span></a><a href="http://bibleresources.bible.com/passagesearchresults.php?passage1=Hebrews+7:19&version=9"><span style="color:#663300;"><em> </em></span></a><a href="http://bibleresources.bible.com/passagesearchresults.php?passage1=Hebrews+7&version=9"><span style="color:#663300;"><em>(Whole Chapter)</em></span></a><a href="http://bibleresources.bible.com/passagesearchresults.php?passage1=Hebrews+7:19&version=9"><span style="color:#663300;"><em> For<br />the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>hope</strong></span> did; by the which we draw nigh unto<br />God.</em></span></blockquote></em></span></a></div><br /><div>If it were not for Christ's sacrifice, I would have no hope of eternal life. </div><div> </div><div><em><span style="color:#663333;"><blockquote><em><span style="color:#663333;">I Peter 1:18-21</span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#663333;">Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with<br />corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by<br />tradition from your fathers; </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#663333;">But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb<br />without blemish and without spot:<br />Who verily was foreordained before<br />the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for<br />you,<br />Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead,<br />and gave him glory; that your faith and <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>hope</strong></span> might be in God.</span></em><br /></blockquote></span></em></div><div> </div><div>I also noted that in Islam, if you sacrifice your life for the faith (basically suicide) then you have assurance of eternal life. No wonder so many Muslims volunteer for suicide missions! Women and men are seeking that assurance that they will have eternal life. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>What does eternal life mean to a Muslim? That I am not clear about yet, but I believe it may have to do with some sort of pleasure. In my eternal home I will worship my Redeemer for ever. There will be no tears or fear of suffering. My precious Lord Jesus has gone to Heaven to prepare this place for me and for all those who put their trust in Him.</div><div> </div><div><span style="color:#663300;"><em><blockquote><span style="color:#663300;"><em>John 14:2-3:<br />In my Father's house are many mansions:<br />if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for<br />you.<br />And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and<br />receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.</em></span></blockquote></em></span></div><div><em><span style="color:#663300;"></span></em> </div><div> What a precious promise from our Lord. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>It is not only Muslims that put their trust in their own works. There are many other world religions that do the same. I am so glad that I don't have to depend on being good to get me into my eternal home for I know I would never make it. I have already offended in many point of the law in my lifetime and suppose that in the future I certainly will again. God is merciful to me a sinner in that while I was yet in sin, Christ died for me. He gave me eternal life. It took the sacrifice of the only sinless one to pay the penalty for my sin. Hallelujah, What a Savior. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I love this passage in the book of Hebrews:</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#996633;"><em><blockquote><span style="color:#996633;"><em>Hebrews 10:4-13:<br />4 For it is not possible that the<br />blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.<br />5 Wherefore when he<br />cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a<br />body hast thou prepared me:<br />6 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou<br />hast had no pleasure.<br />7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book<br />it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.<br />8 Above when he said, Sacrifice<br />and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither<br />hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;<br />9 Then said he, Lo, I<br />come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the<br />second.<br />10 <span style="color:#663333;">By the which will we are sanctified through<br />the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.<br /></span>11 And every<br />priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices,<br />which can never take away sins:<br />12<span style="color:#663333;"> But this man, after<br />he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of<br />God;</span><br />13 From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his<br />footstool.</em></span></blockquote></em></span></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#996633;"></span></em></div><br /><div><span style="color:#330000;">In the Old Testament times priests had to make atonement through the sacrifice of an animal that was brought to the temple. This covered sin, but did not take sin away. Christ's sacrifice once and for all took away sin. Christ did this willingly for us. No one forced Him to make this sacrifice. After His death He came to life again. In this we have evidence of our resurrection to new life in Him. </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#330000;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#330000;">I am so happy today in Christ. Thank you Lord for your sacrifice for my sin.</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#330000;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#330000;">If you have not trusted Him, please do so today!</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#330000;">Some interesting links:</span></div><div><a href="http://www.icr.org/i/pdf/imp/imp-318.pdf">http://www.icr.org/i/pdf/imp/imp-318.pdf</a></div><div>notice that this author remains anonymous because of the threat of danger</div><div><a href="http://www.eaglechurch.us/images/uploads/DanielShayestehBio.pdf">http://www.eaglechurch.us/images/uploads/DanielShayestehBio.pdf</a></div><div>this person has written several books, which I have not read yet, but am interested in reading and have ordered.</div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#330000;">Love Ya,</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#330000;">Mrs. D</span></div>Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-26106473429715762152009-10-26T12:40:00.000-07:002009-10-26T12:50:59.594-07:00Maybe a little break is a good ideaAll my friends are on vacation or taking bloggy breaks, and we have been incredibly busy too. I'll be back soon. I have been taking pictures to share.<br /><br />Got all the squash put up... 44 quarts, now we're working on the beets. I did one batch of 5 quarts yesterday. Sunday however is not a great day to do this. I hope to finish these up this week before daylight savings change. After that it is dark when I leave work and all I want to do is eat and fall into bed. We usually get up a little earlier, but the darkness does stuff to my head.<br /><br />Only 2 more months and the days start getting longer :)<br /><br />See you here soon with an update and pics.<br /><br />Mrs. DMrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-82070596967138328102009-10-21T13:04:00.000-07:002009-10-21T13:14:25.235-07:00Changes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdFxMP5ndFkb5kbhewY4zm2rskzao1oH2GP1OjcZrNz40U6VDd5J3bj3JWTGvDEQtx1-w4K_lRQRdo1vJ57PEygOp9oJAj_sqhyphenhyphen_oVy0PltstkE0NckPR8R6FalNbiZ5XFB8nBbbzqDux/s1600-h/WrenDoorknob_sparrowssongScripturetag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395149093406955298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 219px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 386px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdFxMP5ndFkb5kbhewY4zm2rskzao1oH2GP1OjcZrNz40U6VDd5J3bj3JWTGvDEQtx1-w4K_lRQRdo1vJ57PEygOp9oJAj_sqhyphenhyphen_oVy0PltstkE0NckPR8R6FalNbiZ5XFB8nBbbzqDux/s400/WrenDoorknob_sparrowssongScripturetag.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Picture from another post I read this week... but just loved the picture!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I have made some changes to my post but don't have time to correct all the colors etc... so some posts may be hard to read. I will work on this in the next few days and get things fixed up. Kinda liked the fall colors... probably ought to work on something wintery since that's where we are headed, but this is nice for the time being. Makes me feel a little warmer.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>YEA it's Wednesday. It has been so nice & warm here the last couple of days!!! And we get to gather for prayer and fellowship tonight...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The Lord is Good!!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Mrs. D</div>Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-78316479305021330832009-10-20T06:05:00.000-07:002009-10-21T13:04:13.863-07:00Very Interesting Devotional This Morning<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzX1KhJgBPWiabwadzSYVf_mr2ikdh_QGnenghgTTUhx8RgieSRnqFsR519MBaNZHFHTR3YYldSS0gxTJIzWMAYCuP61n6O9t1tgH5xoTMocuH54K3IapkJ2sAQwAvftz0JyL8Uk00x207/s1600-h/open_bible.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394673996123978834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzX1KhJgBPWiabwadzSYVf_mr2ikdh_QGnenghgTTUhx8RgieSRnqFsR519MBaNZHFHTR3YYldSS0gxTJIzWMAYCuP61n6O9t1tgH5xoTMocuH54K3IapkJ2sAQwAvftz0JyL8Uk00x207/s400/open_bible.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#996633;">The Futile Wrath of Man<br />by Henry Morris, Ph.D.</span></strong></div><br /><blockquote><p><em><span style="color:#996633;">"Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain." (</span></em><a href="http://www.blogger.com/bible/Psalm/76/10"><em><span style="color:#996633;">Psalm 76:10</span></em></a><span style="color:#996633;">)</span><em><span style="color:#996633;"><br /></span></em></p><p><span style="color:#996633;">One of the most amazing anomalies in human life is the oft-repeated testimony to God's grace and power unwittingly rendered by men who would dethrone Him if they could. Biblical examples are numerous.<br /></span></p><p><span style="color:#996633;">Joseph's brothers hated him and sold him into slavery, but <em>"God meant it unto good </em><em>... to save much people alive" (</em></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/bible/Genesis/50/20"><em><span style="color:#996633;">Genesis 50:20</span></em></a><span style="color:#996633;"><em>)</em>. </span></p><p><span style="color:#996633;">Haman tried to destroy the Jews in the days of Queen Esther; but instead their leader, Mordecai, was elevated to prime minister, and Haman was hanged upon his own gallows. </span></p><p><span style="color:#996633;">Daniel's enemies maneuvered him into the lions' den, but these enemies themselves were later devoured by the animals, and King Darius decreed "<em>that in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever" (</em></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/bible/Daniel/6/26"><em><span style="color:#996633;">Daniel 6:26</span></em></a><span style="color:#996633;"><em>).</em><br /></span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#996633;">In the awful hour of Satan and the powers of darkness, Jesus died on the cross, but <em>"having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it" (</em></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/bible/Colossians/2/15"><em><span style="color:#996633;">Colossians 2:15</span></em></a><span style="color:#996633;"><em>). "Why did the heathen rage? . . . the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ."</em> Their plans turned to frustration and rage because all they could do was <em>"whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done" (</em></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/bible/Acts/4/25-26"><em><span style="color:#996633;">Acts 4:25-26</span></em></a><em><span style="color:#996633;">, 28).<br /></span></em></p><br /><p><span style="color:#996633;">Let men be ever so bitter against God and hateful to His people. The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church, and the more His enemies rage, the more will God be glorified. The wrath of man can never prevail against the Lord. It will either be restrained in due season or will be turned into praise, for <em>"we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose" (</em></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/bible/Romans/8/28"><em><span style="color:#996633;">Romans 8:28</span></em></a><span style="color:#996633;"><em>)</em>. HMM<br /></span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#996633;">This article was originally published October, 2009. "</span><a href="http://www.icr.org/article/4890/"><span style="color:#996633;">The Futile Wrath of<br />Man", Institute for Creation Research, http://www.icr.org/article/4890/<br />(accessed October 20, 2009).</span></a></p></blockquote><span style="color:#996633;">___________________________________________________________________<br /><br /></span><p><span style="color:#996633;">I know by sending the out on my blog post I am just forwarding a message to you, but the message is so important at this point in time when many people of the world have so much hate towards Christ and Christians. </span></p><p><span style="color:#996633;">We recently viewed "The Printing" at our church. If you have never seen it, the movie is about Christians who printed Bibles during the rule of communism in Russia. Although it is not the same in Russia today, there are many countries around the world that still persecute Christians for their faith, for worshipping and telling others about the precious gospel. We know that there are Christians who may at this moment be in danger for their lives.</span></p><p><span style="color:#996633;">We know that all things in our life happen for a reason that nothing is beyond God's control and that his will is certain to be done on earth. If you have a moment, please pray for those Christians who are being persecuted for their faith and pray that we will treasure even more the Word of God and use it in our life and as we speak to others.</span></p><p><span style="color:#996633;">Have a wonderful day in the Lord.</span></p><p><span style="color:#996633;">Mrs. D</span></p><br /><br /><p><br /></p></div>Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-44781423738495927292009-10-15T06:00:00.000-07:002009-10-29T10:36:35.717-07:00Promises of God, Our Promises to Him<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD3_MSMgC2ly0kcXEgg_eWn3adfo57q_av6ghTYv4lRIEtz_k7f3C-LnOTcPqBGINf3Zoq-Fpx8q2n97hdjFV5BVZCX3ERda5YIhk0CU4wCkXvDIVBN6ajfqVjsFEbiRCA6BfVFbfJnkaE/s1600-h/HPIM0386.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392817552792216402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 242px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD3_MSMgC2ly0kcXEgg_eWn3adfo57q_av6ghTYv4lRIEtz_k7f3C-LnOTcPqBGINf3Zoq-Fpx8q2n97hdjFV5BVZCX3ERda5YIhk0CU4wCkXvDIVBN6ajfqVjsFEbiRCA6BfVFbfJnkaE/s320/HPIM0386.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQoeA2-Kphf2m26vYRvkhaRmmon0hUgwY3ZN9EHpsIekkY66Jpo8HzNRSrF36xGWwqZ381lQEr1C_aAW6nVNXIqUSayrDZBRUZcz0x5nEIFIhFntlNIjjjeI6Q8fZ8Jye5pkCxGNw8UwFp/s1600-h/HPIM0385.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392817092651203266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 242px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQoeA2-Kphf2m26vYRvkhaRmmon0hUgwY3ZN9EHpsIekkY66Jpo8HzNRSrF36xGWwqZ381lQEr1C_aAW6nVNXIqUSayrDZBRUZcz0x5nEIFIhFntlNIjjjeI6Q8fZ8Jye5pkCxGNw8UwFp/s320/HPIM0385.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggRd_dggtcUw4C9GXV2Fffl0jDUxX5mh41jFoi2U6eFcDE67es4j4kVGtCQZQWD0DyAwJGdJYsMviwPWGEm4Ko8Jb_bheqPEkdsuB_8sdIgOGZU9_t6MIqFlgU5XhFeXxAAiHvEohz-rka/s1600-h/HPIM0384.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392816557063703282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 242px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggRd_dggtcUw4C9GXV2Fffl0jDUxX5mh41jFoi2U6eFcDE67es4j4kVGtCQZQWD0DyAwJGdJYsMviwPWGEm4Ko8Jb_bheqPEkdsuB_8sdIgOGZU9_t6MIqFlgU5XhFeXxAAiHvEohz-rka/s320/HPIM0384.JPG" border="0" /></a> I took pictures of this beautiful rainbow on my way home from work last week... I think it was Tuesday. The rainbow stayed in front of me almost all the way home. I stopped at Joanna's house and she took some pictures too. The first picture was taken at the rest area, but further down the road it doubled and became much brighter, so the other two pics are taken right through the front window of the car. Not much traffic, so not much danger. Just a reminder of God's many promises to us.<br /></div><div></div><div>Thinking about promises.... </div><div>The devotional today was on "Scripture Songs". I have often been reminded by different Christian leaders and pastors that when I sing a hymn I need to think about the meaning of the words... not just the music. Many hymns are songs of commitment and dedication and if my heart is not in those words I should not be singing them. </div><div></div><div>A couple of examples:</div><div></div><span style="color:#ffcc99;"><blockquote><span style="color:#ffcc99;"><blockquote><blockquote><span style="color:#663333;"><blockquote><p align="left">"I'll Go Where You Want Me To Go"<br /><br />It may not be on the mountain’s height,Or over the stormy sea;<br />It may not be at the battle’s front,My Lord will have need of me;<br />But if by a still, small voice He calls,To paths that I do not know,<br />I’ll answer, dearLord, with my hand in Thine,I’ll go<br />where You want me to go.<br /><br />Refrain:<br />I’ll go where You want me to go, dear Lord,<br />O’er mountain, or plain, or sea;<br />I’ll say what You want me to say, dear Lord,<br />I’ll be what You want me to be.</p></blockquote></span><span style="color:#ffcc99;"><p align="center"><br /></span><br /></p></blockquote></blockquote><p align="center"></span></span><em>Mary Brown 1899</em></p></blockquote><br /><div></div>Am I really willing to go anywhere? Am I really willing to do anything? </div><div></div><div>How about this one?</div><div></div><div><span style="color:#ffff99;"><blockquote><span style="color:#ffff99;"><blockquote><blockquote><span style="color:#ffff99;"><blockquote><blockquote><p><span style="color:#663333;">"I Am Thine, O Lord"<br /><br />Consecrate me now to thy service, Lord, by the power of grace divine;<br />let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, and my wll be lost in thine.<br /><br />O the pure delight of a single hour that before thy throne I spend,<br />when I kneel in prayer, and with thee,<br />my God, I commune as friend with friend!<br /><br />Refrain:<br />Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,<br />to the cross where thou hast died.<br />Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer,<br />blessed Lord,<br />to thy precious, bleeding side. </span><br /></p></blockquote></blockquote></span></span></span>Is the prayer of my soul to be consecrated to the Lord's service? Is it truely pure delight to spend time with the Lord? </blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></div><div></div><div>For some of us we can really answer yes to those questions, but I'm not sure we all can all the time.... I know there are times my heart is not right and this would not be my prayer... yet I sing right along with everyone else like there's nothing wrong with my heart. </div><div></div><div>Of course there are many others hymns and probably much better examples, but this is a couple I thought of quickly. </div><div></div><div>When you're in church singing with all your Christian brothers and sisters, think about the words to those songs. Is that really the song of your heart? If so... sing <em>heartily as unto the Lord</em>.</div><div></div><div></div><div>God Bless you today!!!</div><div>Mrs. D</div><div></div><div></div>Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-85587247527749276162009-10-14T07:55:00.000-07:002009-10-29T10:37:09.634-07:00Wonderful Word of God... yea it's Wednesday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKYSNPTyNLvXMHLA7tKoE8o9CBF48qBuEP-RemhMj3QDtmxRFpJP182nigfX3XuEo7ciSHWZPOcWKVMjIEaoMxIR_zBlX_58DuRnUn9Mmu_pmOOlW8XofcqITFToiT-0rSMGJIXIC3LpNu/s1600-h/open_bible.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392469717892554562" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 128px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKYSNPTyNLvXMHLA7tKoE8o9CBF48qBuEP-RemhMj3QDtmxRFpJP182nigfX3XuEo7ciSHWZPOcWKVMjIEaoMxIR_zBlX_58DuRnUn9Mmu_pmOOlW8XofcqITFToiT-0rSMGJIXIC3LpNu/s200/open_bible.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color:#663333;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Today is Wednesday. Yea!!! We have prayer meeting tonight and I am so happy to again be able to get together with other Christians and have that sweet fellowship. We have had a very busy week. Every evening I go home and put up more veggies and get dinner and then go to bed and repeat it all the next day. Tonight will be a needed break from the routine.</span><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="color:#663333;">I was thinking of the devotional I read this morning in “Days of Praise” about the hard heart and how important fellowship is to avoiding hardness of heart.<br /><br />It is much harder for a Christian to stray away through sin when they have other Christians checking in occasionally to make sure each other stays on the right path. It is easy in some churches to get “lost in the crowd” and become less and less accountable for actions. I think indeed that God gave us the body to make each member accountable and it is so important for us to be involved in each other’s lives. It’s hard for one part of our body to hurt or do it’s own thing without every part knowing what’s going on.<br /><br />The other day I did something to my shoulder and it ached so. It made all of me feel “yukky”. I only wanted to make the ouch better, so I sheltered it and helped it along and the next day it really did feel better.<br /><br />This particular devotional was based on Mark 16:14 where Jesus is admonishing the disciples. This Hebrews 3:12,13 passage was also mentioned:<br /></span><blockquote></blockquote><div align="justify"><em><blockquote><em><span style="color:#663333;">Take heed, brethern, lest there be in any of you an<br />evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. But exhort one<br />another daily, while it is called today; lest any of you be hardened through the<br />deceitfulness of sin.</span></em></blockquote></em><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#663333;">Notes from the Defender Study Bible:<br /></span></div></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><div align="justify"><blockquote><span style="color:#663333;">3:13 <em>one another</em>. There are many “one another” passages in Scripture, and it is<br />important to practice them daily. Not only should we “exhort one another daily,”<br />but also “edify one another” (I Thessalonians 5:11), “pray one for another”<br />(James 5:16), “comfort one another” (I Thessalonians 4:18), “be kind one to<br />another” (Ephesians 4:32), and especially “love one another” (John 13:34). There<br />are many other such admonitions in Scripture.</span></blockquote><br /><span style="color:#663333;">I might think that I would never have a hard heart, but then I remember Peter, how he also said he would never deny the Lord, but then when a tough time came he did. Though later he repented and lived an amazing life for the Lord, his heart must have hurt so during that time. How easy it is to let my heart become hard through sin. I need my brothers and sisters in the Lord for encouragement and admonishment. I am prone to wander.<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">How we need one another!</span><br />I hope you are getting together for fellowship with other Christians tonight. And while you’re there pray for our country as well.<br />Love ya all,<br />Mrs. D</span></span></div>Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-48673599856152315732009-10-12T11:18:00.000-07:002009-10-12T11:56:25.601-07:00Pictures of the "Butchering"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-YJ99kxYlGa6JWN7V7OubwncwiAkvRUSzZPBCjipBbPFl60MRQ4Q7Kn1j1b9BZMfgtW8KaRlGGNupSstSTftuGdMIPSQrZOERjbfQR9g8BOa5Y4UxmuPEYwqFlpsi5n9xo6CUMnV7vgrw/s1600-h/HPIM0388.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391784471737532018" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 152px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-YJ99kxYlGa6JWN7V7OubwncwiAkvRUSzZPBCjipBbPFl60MRQ4Q7Kn1j1b9BZMfgtW8KaRlGGNupSstSTftuGdMIPSQrZOERjbfQR9g8BOa5Y4UxmuPEYwqFlpsi5n9xo6CUMnV7vgrw/s200/HPIM0388.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Narrative that accompanies the pictures is in the next post...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is the "killing cone"<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wxFvCCO0IsKJhbtfTjBnEOegfeZLU1KYYr6ef3WiZnPSvNJ29Oh-W8Sw8K3gVMKwhvtdoll0RMAoiJWTR9iS9_Y34itmzuVZZWO3OkbWQNlvOl4EbnM6jo8XxJqdi8PF4JP0URRxhWG0/s1600-h/HPIM0389.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391784265668863986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 152px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wxFvCCO0IsKJhbtfTjBnEOegfeZLU1KYYr6ef3WiZnPSvNJ29Oh-W8Sw8K3gVMKwhvtdoll0RMAoiJWTR9iS9_Y34itmzuVZZWO3OkbWQNlvOl4EbnM6jo8XxJqdi8PF4JP0URRxhWG0/s200/HPIM0389.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />glass topped table for gutting and cutting<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyg9CAwK9a-5ZFuOxOLjc39XoiHONEdQXFdmSeo2SGhrkFkRTz0z_9LOYIsOmDnTbccS6OQPxpFm-5FvSvXRD1G7z0Rqikfv1_icLz3Dw06BtQy_W8o5CYo6PLJ718iWFLefDJf4K7911z/s1600-h/HPIM0390.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391784088535691042" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 152px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyg9CAwK9a-5ZFuOxOLjc39XoiHONEdQXFdmSeo2SGhrkFkRTz0z_9LOYIsOmDnTbccS6OQPxpFm-5FvSvXRD1G7z0Rqikfv1_icLz3Dw06BtQy_W8o5CYo6PLJ718iWFLefDJf4K7911z/s200/HPIM0390.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />hot water for dipping, must be kept hot<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilAD2wEXA0m5-PwVI5JYzm3NW1pwYxgqfT2pnSz4klgRj4z_NRsYiBIlHux-R2mey3gl3_jHyRCUnS7Fhae4vZIIZ-FhT7xp2wkQwAqdSO2WQrhi1epX-IOaJ8uAdiSr1BMVpyj8IPvLUV/s1600-h/HPIM0393.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391783833141608930" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 152px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilAD2wEXA0m5-PwVI5JYzm3NW1pwYxgqfT2pnSz4klgRj4z_NRsYiBIlHux-R2mey3gl3_jHyRCUnS7Fhae4vZIIZ-FhT7xp2wkQwAqdSO2WQrhi1epX-IOaJ8uAdiSr1BMVpyj8IPvLUV/s200/HPIM0393.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />another view of the table<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhmGI1ngQ5snfszUUSym9Q3q-YhXAZeSSYsP4sJFyQWnEgyHtoesmgkO_Kp4Gbib-mRrznOP4j2gwkSt6sd3z4TAjU_MSwLLfJfaoRoYjimU_mWy_YlBRA2agJLozBWjy7nUBmU7_cKo6/s1600-h/HPIM0391.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391783647628467266" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 152px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhmGI1ngQ5snfszUUSym9Q3q-YhXAZeSSYsP4sJFyQWnEgyHtoesmgkO_Kp4Gbib-mRrznOP4j2gwkSt6sd3z4TAjU_MSwLLfJfaoRoYjimU_mWy_YlBRA2agJLozBWjy7nUBmU7_cKo6/s200/HPIM0391.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />out new "chicken plucker" worked really well<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZJmr_ozQMwBJt5Pd26I7xwK2oS1jOybUmpIBgqY6WCk88-81sLgdBmYH-CdFGiijm85wIvhRqgNmV2I64FRhau6-qesIJT4oBrYs1P_a5b5y0ctNonAny750LarJ47yucZQ8e4SwK__aI/s1600-h/HPIM0394.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391783453998491890" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 152px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZJmr_ozQMwBJt5Pd26I7xwK2oS1jOybUmpIBgqY6WCk88-81sLgdBmYH-CdFGiijm85wIvhRqgNmV2I64FRhau6-qesIJT4oBrYs1P_a5b5y0ctNonAny750LarJ47yucZQ8e4SwK__aI/s200/HPIM0394.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />feathers covering the tree<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCW3muGx-6tcFc2uy_z731KhSSXlQ9aOCQIvtnmYGnAIHqXhcOotNrK_bYTzVFv1oij-gtWFNY1ABTd34U4IK0XGnJwYW-AR2ieLgukHsuNtJc_8zEArtW8fHaIQjWaYv8M3xJBW9ypAXS/s1600-h/HPIM0400.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391782171403459810" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 152px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCW3muGx-6tcFc2uy_z731KhSSXlQ9aOCQIvtnmYGnAIHqXhcOotNrK_bYTzVFv1oij-gtWFNY1ABTd34U4IK0XGnJwYW-AR2ieLgukHsuNtJc_8zEArtW8fHaIQjWaYv8M3xJBW9ypAXS/s200/HPIM0400.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Thursday's packing (13 birds ready for the freezer)<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49ClLrfcwdqlwfUmDZMW7fzsD65AFHvzZytFHddMc_qrQY9r7YTkriAH_cuMh-2Xf3EWEaXkS4U6gxJaAttj0etLSA0fbtW8tIdxtN68qZZxoH_NSF6rPnS46m_1CvBm4HKNLQEKgUvHl/s1600-h/HPIM0404.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391780535438912674" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 152px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49ClLrfcwdqlwfUmDZMW7fzsD65AFHvzZytFHddMc_qrQY9r7YTkriAH_cuMh-2Xf3EWEaXkS4U6gxJaAttj0etLSA0fbtW8tIdxtN68qZZxoH_NSF6rPnS46m_1CvBm4HKNLQEKgUvHl/s200/HPIM0404.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Saturday. Just finishing up in the dark.Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-59391423284763653482009-09-30T08:45:00.000-07:002009-10-12T11:54:49.201-07:00Whew... made it through the weekend...I took off two days from work to do the butchering. We now have 25 birds in the freezer and one in the tummy :)<br /><br /><br /><br />Thursday was supposed to be sunny and bright and temperatures in the mid to high 50's... those weathermen lie!!!<br /><br /><br /><br />It was breezy, cold and the sun didn't even show up till mid afternoon. We trudged through just the same. The work had to be done and so we did it. Then the weather was supposed to be rainy and raw on Friday, so I took that day to do the chores. Went to the library, did my shopping and housecleaning and worked on getting some squash cooked and in the freezer. We are having freezing nights now, so all the produce needs to be put up as quickly as possible. We still have beets in the ground, but this evening I'm hoping to get the squash finished up. I put up 6 quart boxes on Saturday and hope that those can be "deboxed" and put into bags to save some space and save some money as well... those boxes can be quite expensive.<br /><br /><br /><br />So Friday the weather was mild and though the sun didn't come out, it was not too cold and it didn't rain until later on in the day... we could have probably continued on Friday and been all done with the butchering.<br /><br /><br /><br />The weather was supposed to be warmer and sunny on Saturday, but it was much like Thursday except colder. By the time we were finished it was dark and very cold and we were wet and chilled, but neither one of us wanted to stop till the job was done. Today is the first time I have felt warm since AND PRAISE THE LORD the job is done for this year.<br /><br /><br /><br />We had duck for dinner Sunday and it was soooo good. I have never had duck before and the meat just melted in your mouth. It was not greasy like everyone said it would be. I drained off the fat twice while it was baking, but I don't think that was even necessary because there wasn't any more fat than there is when I do a chicken.<br /><br /><br /><br />Our birds did not end up as large this year as in the past, but that might be due to the fact they had more room to roam and were much more "athletic". We have a much larger space for them now.<br /><br /><br /><br />I'll add some pictures in a separate post for you to look at. No blood and guts I promise!<br /><br /><br /><br />Hope you have a great day...<br /><br /><br /><br />RMrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-90047437378335112692009-09-25T13:26:00.000-07:002009-10-29T10:40:59.432-07:00Abiding in Him<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0lfwfmy72XE3zdhSH1nWuZVlK8kRsZVYCt8jjdMToJLV9o3TQtCuZkybNf8RNrEsE5ZJYM0wigfrlArMj7L2xrDt5e5TV9kkqMBOddvouW7qDQHMFkQWtxtmGoWh7GK2NzwXGF473XhCj/s1600-h/fallweekend13.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385504292053429682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0lfwfmy72XE3zdhSH1nWuZVlK8kRsZVYCt8jjdMToJLV9o3TQtCuZkybNf8RNrEsE5ZJYM0wigfrlArMj7L2xrDt5e5TV9kkqMBOddvouW7qDQHMFkQWtxtmGoWh7GK2NzwXGF473XhCj/s400/fallweekend13.jpg" border="0" /></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;color:#ff9900;"> <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">John 15:4,5</span></span></em><a href="http://www.blogger.com/index.php?module=home&action=submitsearch&f_submit=Search&f_context_any=any&section=bible&f_search_type=bible&f_keyword_any=John+15:4"><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em></a><br /><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">Abide</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">in</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">me,</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> and </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">I</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">in</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">you.</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">As</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> the </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">branch</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">cannot</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">bear</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">fruit</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">of</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">itself,</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">except</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> it </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">abide</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">in</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> the </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">vine;</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> no </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">more</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">can</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">ye,</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">except</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> ye </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">abide</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">in</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">me.</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"><br /></span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">I</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">am</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> the </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">vine,</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">ye</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> are the </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">branches:</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> He that </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">abideth</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">in</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">me,</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> and </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">I</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">in</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">him,</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> the </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">same</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> bringeth </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">forth</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">much</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">fruit:</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">for</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">without</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">me</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> ye </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">can</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">do</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em><a href="javascript:bibleLexicon("><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">nothing.</span></em></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"> </span></em></span></div><p><span style="font-family:arial;"><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"><br /></span></em><br /></p></span><blockquote><p><span style="font-family:arial;"><em>From the Defender’s Study Bible:<br /></em>15:4 Abide in me. The verb “abide” is the<br />same in the Greek as “continue” or “remain,” and is used no less than twelve<br />times in John 15:4-16. The same word is used in John 8:31 when Jesus said those<br />who “continue in my word” are “my disciples indeed.” See also John 15:7. Thus,<br />abiding in Christ is not some mystical concept but simply adhering strictly to<br />the words of Christ as found in the Scriptures, guarding them as true and<br />authoritative in every respect, and seeking to obey them by God’s help.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></p></blockquote><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">I have often felt helpless when hard times come. I know that the <em>feeling</em> of helplessness comes from Satan to discourage me. I <em>know</em> that through Christ I can do <em>all things</em>. When I start feeling helpless, I have to check where I’m at in my “abiding”. I guess it is a life long battle. I seem to always take things on like a bull charging the fence and then come to realize after some time that the fence isn’t going to give and that the pasture really is a better and more protected place to be. I will be able to accomplish more as He works in my life than all the effort I put forth without abiding in His Word and doing things His way. </span></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><div align="left"><br />From this day forward my prayer will be,<br />Let me abide in Christ and Him in me.<br />I will not accomplish a thing by myself<br />That counts for eternity.<br />(only wood, hay, and stubble)<br />Maybe this little thought will help you today somehow as you seek to abide in Him.<br />Love ya all!<br />Mrs. D<br /></div></span><div align="left"></div>Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-54376916733446521232009-09-23T07:40:00.000-07:002009-10-29T10:41:37.081-07:00Glorious Colors of Fall<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPRBHD0jvY9f4zMbD9uKig-F4wVk4_IrdSytvsIjJYFzItLaBfjTiRvJ73PBeZJW_-S2MXlGXzo-v-IKhj3OEuYN9QZVTggBKLGFzRSvW0gJnA8Mx0OtieKBH85TXU6YNnOAtK8PLr7bIK/s1600-h/dop_fall_day23.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384673044751605602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 142px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPRBHD0jvY9f4zMbD9uKig-F4wVk4_IrdSytvsIjJYFzItLaBfjTiRvJ73PBeZJW_-S2MXlGXzo-v-IKhj3OEuYN9QZVTggBKLGFzRSvW0gJnA8Mx0OtieKBH85TXU6YNnOAtK8PLr7bIK/s400/dop_fall_day23.jpg" border="0" /></a> This glorious picture was the banner on today's devotional in Days of Praise. If you don't get these online, you really ought to sign up. <a href="http://www.icr.org/">http://www.icr.org/</a> It is a great pick-up during the day anytime you want. Today's devotional was on Fellowship. I am looking forward to tonight and having fellowship with my brothers and sisters at prayer meeting.<br /><br />Fellowship is a sharing of common interests and goal. Christians who have fellowship with other Christians share the bonds of Christ. We have a common goal to glorify God with our lives. We share a common goal to spread His love to others that they might see the Lord in us. We have a common sure hope in Him. His Word does not fail us. We will one day be with Him forever.<br /><br /><blockquote><p align="left"><span style="color:#663333;">From Defender's Study Bible:<br />Concerning I John 1:3 - “Fellowship” as used in Scripture does not refer to<br />mere social companionship or camaraderie, as we tend to use the term today. The<br />same word is translated “communion” (e.g., I Corinthians 10:16; II<br />Corinthians 6:14). The basic meaning is “joint participation in things held in<br />common.” The fellowship we can have with the Father through the Son (John<br />17:22,26) is the same fellowship we as believers can have with one<br />another.<br /></span></p></blockquote><br />Isn't that exciting that our fellowship with one another is the same fellowship we have with God through Jesus Christ? Makes heaven an even more glorious place because there we will have fellowship all the time... not the same as we have here, of course our goals will be different, but perfect fellowship/union with God the Father and with one another.<br /><br /><br />I need to share a few blessings with you...<br />Our garden has done very well this year. I put up 9 quarts of Romano beans last night and we have lots of winter squash and haven't even begun on the beets yet... one of my favorites. We had 3 days of frost. Each one of those days over the weekend there was a thick frost on the car windows, but the garden was not touched. This happened last year too where the first two frosts last year hit the upper portion of the hill, but spared the garden. We would have not lost too much, the chard and beet greens probably would have toughened after frost, but now we have a couple more days to get those harvested too.<br /><br />Our peas did well, but I had not planted very many and felt bad that we did not get to put any in the freezer for winter. Well yesterday we received 2 cases of snow peas. Mr. Doug and I worked on them till about 11 pm and we still did not get them all prepared for freezing. I am hoping to finish this project tonight after prayer meeting while we are waiting for supper to get done.<br /><br />Then the other day we received a huge bag of carrots. That is something I do not grow in our garden, so we will have a good supply of those in the freezer.<br /><br />I needed to take a couple days off for butchering and went to talk to my supervisor yesterday about that. No one else has asked for time off just at the exact time we need to get our work done (mid October).<br /><br />God is working in our lives every day. He gives us many blessings and we thank Him. I know that there will be other times in our lives that will be lean, but today is a day to thank Him for these blessings. Like Paul says... (paraphrased cause I can't remember where it is found), we know how to be full and to suffer need and thank the Lord for all.<br /><br /><br />God's blessing on you today!Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-55074996119239315682009-09-17T10:52:00.000-07:002009-10-29T10:42:03.956-07:00The Times, They Are A-Changin'<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Va99CcB8hWTO5vO4dhdDDOBKIa4P1MALOntpaLFK7rFoRBBYKuK6i6krv7BZrUnckvIQRv1tLUNv-8cTxlxV1qlGOUsoWNjsQQHHSWbxKjlk2hrnG_eYSk6n1QgNM690ghIABVRJEQVU/s1600-h/HPIM0316.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382516584429518338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Va99CcB8hWTO5vO4dhdDDOBKIa4P1MALOntpaLFK7rFoRBBYKuK6i6krv7BZrUnckvIQRv1tLUNv-8cTxlxV1qlGOUsoWNjsQQHHSWbxKjlk2hrnG_eYSk6n1QgNM690ghIABVRJEQVU/s400/HPIM0316.JPG" border="0" /></a>I snapped this from the car window on my way to work just to prove that fall is coming. As I drive to work everyday I see a new colorful tree. I love fall color, but.... that means snow is coming and oh how I wish it would just stay away a little longer.<br /><br /><br />We really have had good weather the last couple of weeks. Lots of sunshine, very little rain and mild temperatures with cool nights... great for sleeping (wish I had more time for that :).<br /><br /><br />The meat birds are getting much bigger. they stand to my knee now and look like they are packing on the weight. We have set up a place to do the butchering. It is a big job and usually takes several days to complete. With Mr. Doug and I working side-by-side it will take at least 2 solid days (daylight hours). I plan to take one day off work to complete this task.<br /><br /><br />I have thought much about the situation we are in with having to once again spend winter in the camper. It is not easy, but not impossible and I know that God has a plan for me and I would be unhappy to be out of His plan. There are things in life that we will never understand until we see God face to face. If I can be faithful through the rough times in life, then He has promised to make me into a complete person.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#996633;"><em>James 1:2-5</em><br /><em>My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.</em><br /><br /><br /><em>I Peter 1:7</em><br /><em>That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:</em><br /></span><br /><br />It may seem a small thing to some to get stressed about living in a camper. After all, some do this for recreation. I think the trial comes with not being able to accomplish the things I want to do. It is a constant battle to keep the place clean because there is nowhere to put anything. I would like to do crafts, canning, home decorating, and then also entertaining, having family come visit etc., but there just is no space for that. I know that in time we will have the space we need and I just need to be patient. I know that Mr. Doug would like to do a lot more, but is not able because of his disability and that frustrates him too. We are both on a journey to strengthen our faith. God is teaching us to trust Him.<br /><br />My heart's desire is to be found faithful.<br /><div align="center"><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><br /></div>Here's a peek at the roosters who will soon fill our freezer. They look small here, but they measure in height about 18" from the ground to their wide backs and in width about 12". They are quite active and remain healthy even though they did grow very quickly. I can't say I'll miss their crowing in the morning. They are all roosters after all and they start in about 4:30 am with their expressions of "manliness".<br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382537625450446402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdqkkcMQB5yxE-4SXPrvvpSb60jWHu60-7ZhyPKpTgnH7YfCazTD8ZsrIpuA7GBoPHdpV7sgxlxufOMaR31N2flWUKtBRk4x3N04q0SFmLeFOQrH5PKbloFjW7C4u_OEk4zQ3THTg8o1aI/s400/HPIM0339.JPG" border="0" /> Hope you are all enjoying the remnants of summer.</p><p></p><p><br /><br /></p>Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-85503758816910171582009-09-11T08:14:00.000-07:002009-09-11T09:41:41.100-07:00I'm Back ;)Wow, it doesn’t seem like it’s been that long since I was on here chatting with all of you. Work has been incredibly busy and we are the same at home so there just hasn’t been any time to do anything else.<br /><br />Last week we received 9 cases of strawberries that were partly gone by. They had to be gone through right away. We put up 13 quarts of frozen berries and 11 quarts of blueberries.<br /><br />We have also been getting produce from the garden and this weekend we’ll hopefully pick all the beans, chard and beet greens and get those into the freezer. Then next will be the beets, then next the squash.<br /><br />Tonight I want to go over to the church and pick some blackberries and maybe Friday night too. If we don’t go soon it will be too late and I’m sure the bear have already gotten a taste. I’ll take Spot along. She’s a great guard dog. She also hates bear!<br /><br />This past weekend I was able to go down and visit my daughter and her family. I haven’t seen my grandson in a year. He is getting so grown up. He’ll be 8 years old this year already!!! We did some cooking and Dexter drove 3 hours each way so we could go to the beach. We jumped around in the water and played in the sand. We also went to Arlington Cemetery and hiked to the new Kennedy gravesite and to the tomb of the unknown soldier for the changing of the guard.<br /><br />I am going to put some pictures to the side for you to look at. It was such a fun time.<br /><br />Heather took me on a “ride along” in the MPD helicopter. We flew all around the city except for places in the "bubble" that are protected air space. We got to see the monuments and even flew very close to Heather’s apartment building and over where she works at the Metropolitan Police Dept.<br /><br />While I was there the mornings were quiet and there was time to spend reading. I read through the book of Romans and also read a few more chapters in our Sunday School book. I took my cross stitch along, but there wasn’t much time for that and the lighting was such that my old eyes didn’t work so well.<br /><br />The bus trip down and back went without a hitch… thanks to all the prayers at home. I had 1 ½ hour layover in NYC on the way down and none on the way back. Doug got a little lost picking me up. I got into Boston at 11pm and he got there to pick me up at 2am. We got home at 4:30 and I had to be at work at 8am. So after a couple hours sleep I dragged myself out of bed and got a shower and off to work.<br /><br />Slowly we’ve been able to recoup a little sleep. I know it will be good this weekend… I might just sleep till noon on Saturday (NOT!). I actually have been compiling a list of the many thing that need to be done this weekend and I know for sure that they will not all be accomplished if I sleep all day.<br /><br />We had prayer meeting last night. What a blessing to see everyone. Joanna came along with us. I might stop at her house tonight on my way home. She has moved so she is right along my route to and from work. I can stop in anytime at all but I will probably let her have a little privacy, or maybe not, or maybe… I just love it that she’s close enough so we have a choice.<br /><br />I have been getting the Days of Praise devotional each day sent via email. I love the thoughts and also the pictures each day change and they are so beautiful. If your interested in a little refreshing lift during the day go to <a href="http://www.icr.org/">http://www.icr.org/</a> and sign up. I always find that the Word of God is like a cold glass of water after working in the hot sun all day. You remember the old metal water ladle to take ice cold water from the spring. Our neighbor had a watering trough for the horse that constantly ran and after a hot day helping with the haying there was nothing better that a ladle of water from that spring.<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful day/weekend since I’m sure I won’t be back till next week.<br />Mrs. DMrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-30805287568683012132009-08-19T12:12:00.000-07:002009-10-29T10:42:58.561-07:00The Mercy of God<div align="center"><br />A wonderful Wednesday, sunny and bright.<br />I thank the Lord that He’s my light.<br />Blessings are flowing to you and me,<br />From His Word, take time to see.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br />***************************************************************************<br /><strong>This was in my devotional yesterday:</strong></div><div align="left"><br />Title: Finding Mercy</div><div align="left">Author: Woodrow Kroll</div><div align="left">Esther 5:2</div><div align="left">"So it was, when the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, that she found favor in his sight, and the king held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand. Then Esther went near and touched the top ofthe scepter."</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Finding Mercy </div><div align="left">In the famous Rosenberg trial of the 1950s, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were found guilty of treason and executed. In the closing arguments of that trial, the lawyer for the defendants pleaded, "Your Honor, what my clients ask for is justice." </div><div align="left">Judge Kaufman, the presiding judge for the case, replied, "The court has given what you ask for--justice! What you really want is mercy. But that is something this court has no right to give.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">"As Esther came before King Ahasuerus, she also hoped for more than justice. </div><div align="left">According to Persian law, to come into the presence of the king unbidden was a crime punishable by death. That was justice. What Esther sought, however, was mercy and fortunately the king had the right to grant it. Bestowing upon her the protection of his golden scepter, Ahasuerus granted her the privilege of standing in his presence without fear of execution.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">The Christian has received this same kind of mercy from God. On our own, we deserve eternal death for our sins. Romans 6:23 says, "For the wages of sin is death." That would be nothing more than justice. Through Jesus Christ, however, God has extended mercy to us. We can now stand before His very throne without fear of condemnation (Rom. 8:1).</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">As mercy has been given to us, let us give to others. Is there someone in your life who needs your mercy? Are you willing to give up your right to justice in order to show them mercy? </div><div align="left">Don't forget what the Scripture says:"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy" (Matt. 5:7). Justice is for those who deserve it, mercy is for those who don't.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">*************************************************************************************<br />This devotional started me thinking of a time in my life when I did not know how to show mercy and the only one who suffered from that lack was me.</div><div align="left"><br />I was wronged as a child. I held onto that unforgiveness for many, many years. When I was married I was still afraid of the rejection that I felt when I was a child. As a result my marriage suffered, my children suffered and I suffered. The only ones who didn’t suffer are the ones who wronged me (of course they may have been suffering, I don’t know.)</div><div align="left"><br />Finally I went to a wise counselor who got to the root of the problem and through God’s Word showed me that I had no cause to carry that root of bitterness around with me all the time. I needed to leave it with the Lord and show mercy to those who wronged me. </div><div align="left"><br />It’s amazing that after I let go of that bitterness and learned to forgive, the Lord filled my life with joy. I was able to show more love to my husband and my children. I was no longer sick (bitterness can make you physically sick.) </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">It was not the end of all trouble, but because the Lord and I were close He gave me strength going through the trials and coming out the other side I was all the closer to Him.</div><div align="left"><br />Mercy, what a wonderful gift. God has shown mercy to us. While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. I pray that I will always show mercy as God enables me.</div><div align="left"><br /><em>On track still:</em><br /><strong>Menu for this week:<br /></strong>Wednesday: chicken soup and biscuits<br />Thursday: roasted chicken, garden peas, fresh cucumbers<br />Friday: Pizza with fresh garden veggies<br />Saturday: Roasted Corn and grilled steak<br />Sunday: (company?) not sure about this day… we may have leftovers, or I may be putting a roast on for company<br />Monday: Stewed Beans and biscuits<br />Tuesday: Fresh summer squash, and leftovers</div><div align="left"><br />We have lots of veggies coming out of the garden now. I think by next week we’ll be picking beans and may even have a ripe tomato. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">We’ve harvested the peas, some beets, lots of zucchini and cucumbers. I just am waiting to sink my teeth into a vine ripe tomato. If the nice weather holds we’ll be golden for tomatoes. There are lots on the vines and they are pinking up.</div><div align="left"><br />My personal devotions are going well. I have still had trouble getting time set aside for my through-the-Bible reading. It may take me a looooong time to get this done, but I am determined! </div><div align="left"><br />I spent Saturday afternoon with Joanna. We hit a couple of thrift stores and a yard sale. I was able to get some work pants for Doug which he desperately needed. I also found a shirt and pair of pants for me for work. We ate out at the Chinese Buffet where I ate way too much. I go out to eat so seldom that I didn’t mind. Joanna treated me so it didn’t hurt my pocketbook either. The food was very good. They had a great slab of steamed salmon (my fav!), and these seafood “donuts” which must have been 1000 calories each they were sooo rich and sooo good. I don’t think I ate any vegetables L … can you blame me? I am spoiled by my own fresh vegetables and all others are inferior. </div><div align="left">After all that we took her dogs for a swim in the brook. The water felt oh sooo good! I could see the steam rising. The dogs didn’t get into the water. Neither did Joanna’s friend Alex who did the dog sitting and found a few treasures along the bank of the brook. That is a fun thing to do, I look for treasures too when I go to the river. I came home the other day with a Carhart winter knit hat. I think it will be a warm hat for Doug. It washed up great too.</div><div align="left"><br />Sunday we had company for dinner. Four good friends from church came and sat in our dirt yard for dinner and fellowship. The Lord was gracious and provided us with shade (one couple brought a pop-up shade awning), and a gentle breeze (God provided that). So even though the temperature soared to near 90 we were cool and we had a wonderful time together.<br /></div><div align="left"><em><span style="color:#ffcc99;"><span style="color:#663333;">Life is good because God is good!</span><br /></span></em>Hope you have a wonderful day… I’m looking forward to church tonight and a good time of prayer, Bible study and fellowship.</div>Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-3246711408690214982009-08-14T09:05:00.000-07:002009-08-14T12:19:00.320-07:00Finally Friday!<div><br /><div><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;">"Be still and know that I am God"<br /></span><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1P2v58dw4IgesLVNGxTH-MDwGVyNOU-NPVP6xaJaJgRuBKUIkI9p5ZWQ8NWxg_MUvkkf5sUGsp8JbzWUQzhK8YRDOiCvL7p5On4p9IHyqEp4Kvw93_k_YgQo8gMl39MbzoREqkTCS0bSn/s1600-h/katahdinsunset.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369889814788342210" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1P2v58dw4IgesLVNGxTH-MDwGVyNOU-NPVP6xaJaJgRuBKUIkI9p5ZWQ8NWxg_MUvkkf5sUGsp8JbzWUQzhK8YRDOiCvL7p5On4p9IHyqEp4Kvw93_k_YgQo8gMl39MbzoREqkTCS0bSn/s400/katahdinsunset.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>This is not a picture I took. It was taken by Robbie Bailer, </em></span><a href="mailto:laxboy56@aol.com"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>laxboy56@aol.com</em></span></a> <em><span style="font-size:78%;">of Mount Katahdin in Maine.</span></em></div><div><br /></div><div><em><span style="font-size:78%;">I just loved the serene feel of this. It reminds me of when I was a child growing up in Maine. As the sun set, the chill came in and made you look for warmth either indoors or inside a warm jacket. I can almost feel the mosquitoes and blackflies swarming around my head. I guess that doesn't sound like too much fun, but it's just a memory from a very precious time in my life.<br /></span></em></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>I am excited today. I will be spending time with one daughter tomorrow, Lord willing and then the other daughter on Labor Day weekend. I think Joanna and I will be going thrift store shopping Saturday. There are several that we especially like. We may also go swimming because it is going to be very hot that day. I may even have my car back by then. I will be working tonight to get all my chores done so that I can go "guilt-free".</div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div>Menu Planning:</div><div><br /></div><div>Good diet this week. It has been warmer and we have lots of veggies, so there's little problem with eating a good diet. </div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Weds night we had chicken and squash and leftover parsnips/onions sauteed in the pan. It was really a good dinner.</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Thursday night we had stewed beans with ground pork (left over from last week), steamed broccoli, avocado and fresh cucumbers.</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Friday night: Hamburgers with fresh tomato, new pickles, & avocado</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Saturday: stewed beans and biscuits, fresh cucumbers</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Sunday: Roast, parsnips and peas</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Monday: Left overs</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Tuesday: Roasted chicken, zucchini</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Exercise: walked twice this week. Have been making an effort to park further away. Parking the car at the greenhouse, parking at the other side of the parking lot at work and if I go to the store. Taking the stairs, working in the garden. I have felt more energetic this week too. Some weeks I feel like a slug, but this week has been good (no slugs).</div><div><br /></div><div>I think this next week we'll get a couple of swimming days in (yea).</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Bible Reading:</div><div><br /></div><div>Have had some good devotions this week though my through the Bible reading has not progressed far. Also have appreciated the studies that our ladies Sunday School teacher has been sending us. The ladies are going through a new book now on Psalm 23 - "Quiet Confidence for a Woman's Heart: The Power of God's Restoration and Healing" by Elizabeth George. I have only read through the first 2 chapter, but what a blessing it is to think of how the Lord loves His own. We have no want. </div><div><br /></div><div>I think about this sometimes. Whenever I start thinking of our situation. So much to be done and we still have not been able to move into our house. I think of so many others who are is such need. Those who have only a few pieces of tin or cardboard to call home and yet thank the Lord for having those. I think of some Christians around the world today who have been or are imprisoned for worshipping the Lord Jesus. I can thank the God that He has allowed me to be in this country at this time where I am free to teach children about my precious Savior in Sunday School and freely worship Him with others who love Him too. How much we take for granted.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 In the Hebrew/English Bible it is translated this way: "Yahweh is my shepherd, never shall I be destitute." We may not have all the things we think we need, but we will never be "destitute." Philippians 4:19 "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." </div><div><br /></div><div>Often time my problems stem from my own thinking that I need this or that. It's not always material "need" either sometimes I think I need "a creative outlet," or "time alone," or "a vacation." God knows what things I have need of and He will provide those things. If I need a vacation or time away He will provide that. It may not be on my timetable, but His timing is always the best. </div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Poultry Update (and other stuff)...</strong></span></div><div> </div><div><div><br /></div><div>I am sending some pictures out there of our birds at 9 weeks old. I went out this morning and the roosters had taken over the side of the yard where the ducks usually are, the ducks were enjoying their little brown pond and the hens were in the duck side of the coop. See what happens when you go for a swim? When they come back from the pond, the roosters will vacate and go to their side of the yard, the hens will retreat to their side of the coop and all will be well again. I'm not sure why they do not like to "co-habit" the entire yard, but they are very segregated. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXrJKcmjRLqv6WFnuXhKWNKYLPIQmPW1Ue-K1y5g7sN9AGqdOuRs2PHx-isCn6MZAWQnJUR8tVoh9qQ7q9GimQWtbMY3Ax_hscwfKlS_LokzxM3LfvvTrXfuoA-B99UTAogqu-hly2tBDU/s1600-h/HPIM0214.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369892207483033522" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXrJKcmjRLqv6WFnuXhKWNKYLPIQmPW1Ue-K1y5g7sN9AGqdOuRs2PHx-isCn6MZAWQnJUR8tVoh9qQ7q9GimQWtbMY3Ax_hscwfKlS_LokzxM3LfvvTrXfuoA-B99UTAogqu-hly2tBDU/s200/HPIM0214.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgArYZ5dQYm7jJQqqOSOS1SFpa59_hT_Uxp91YwTGQv1ROlUz-nzTz6u-jA8Mwjw8LA1QeMEP4Sve5B1_VVzq6Mdfd9jMlIjYOxS5yzbX_NNKeEqJvlEpzQUVWCvXRgeUiSORE2m9sd-QU_/s1600-h/JUNE+09+DUCKIES"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369895168923246514" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgArYZ5dQYm7jJQqqOSOS1SFpa59_hT_Uxp91YwTGQv1ROlUz-nzTz6u-jA8Mwjw8LA1QeMEP4Sve5B1_VVzq6Mdfd9jMlIjYOxS5yzbX_NNKeEqJvlEpzQUVWCvXRgeUiSORE2m9sd-QU_/s200/JUNE+09+DUCKIES" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZqpHEIhTMcKJnD36Wkh-_0N5Qxf8an8pqQ33F-O6z7V_Gl11uHVSzkevx6pea-R04L_yyCCssTgu-ZUJrxoWer8rSqNWSmeiOYBN5GdUXCZrnfQGfgwa_vU1uJP_2jwToX-TVjJ8VVNcR/s1600-h/HPIM0205.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369892354560809810" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZqpHEIhTMcKJnD36Wkh-_0N5Qxf8an8pqQ33F-O6z7V_Gl11uHVSzkevx6pea-R04L_yyCCssTgu-ZUJrxoWer8rSqNWSmeiOYBN5GdUXCZrnfQGfgwa_vU1uJP_2jwToX-TVjJ8VVNcR/s200/HPIM0205.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiux79ITi1liRhxTlCuS_kZ8ajP1-ukAqoVadw7RjMf1hxjTODK31SFzgg9MIc84wKFEoeA9yTPHbhTazOt-cYbDEZ6AbLhLFsf0qpaWsaBOjGchL0f1ishtMVSqI1e2ocngygyCcuFHvJ8/s1600-h/HPIM0208.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369894827909599106" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiux79ITi1liRhxTlCuS_kZ8ajP1-ukAqoVadw7RjMf1hxjTODK31SFzgg9MIc84wKFEoeA9yTPHbhTazOt-cYbDEZ6AbLhLFsf0qpaWsaBOjGchL0f1ishtMVSqI1e2ocngygyCcuFHvJ8/s200/HPIM0208.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN5JYHZXdURka1Rvnl9DKdBQ69hV1lTqUmA5CR9AGZz9WT7wUecBcqLQqns3zDlyywIHOlxbJdz1bKdzH1J3zqAKMCbQOiz8BN9NgD1mcFtwsrCQueTfR5gpQGKBlwgtqdGElXo_8xmsxF/s1600-h/JUNE+09+CHICKIES"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369895336939610178" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN5JYHZXdURka1Rvnl9DKdBQ69hV1lTqUmA5CR9AGZz9WT7wUecBcqLQqns3zDlyywIHOlxbJdz1bKdzH1J3zqAKMCbQOiz8BN9NgD1mcFtwsrCQueTfR5gpQGKBlwgtqdGElXo_8xmsxF/s200/JUNE+09+CHICKIES" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykj8jTJVOYTJFT1l5Lw6lqPRfo9ima2yfQqxMzl5USyXdoLLqeg41rJM6ZbpB8YU3admS0TqthbB_rhFWoYmOLe-pMdigZgpH6yqVhaoq7vV0UfWWU3poi6T7SW5e6d5ZzHZ01F_edwYB/s1600-h/HPIM0203.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369891626813178450" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykj8jTJVOYTJFT1l5Lw6lqPRfo9ima2yfQqxMzl5USyXdoLLqeg41rJM6ZbpB8YU3admS0TqthbB_rhFWoYmOLe-pMdigZgpH6yqVhaoq7vV0UfWWU3poi6T7SW5e6d5ZzHZ01F_edwYB/s200/HPIM0203.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoSjpyPQ5lATE5bitzjOr7cGAG379eGcGBqhSIh-18Pu-R9uzXn0AMivx1xa-rXLKW0Vj7sbxjkDGtDvCkk9-qusjco-oXMCsvpkn5gp5oh3jpWNE0p2cyck2gSIptnTsNG-Q5dv6Jtbfy/s1600-h/GARDEN+CART+BEFORE"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369891416298785954" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoSjpyPQ5lATE5bitzjOr7cGAG379eGcGBqhSIh-18Pu-R9uzXn0AMivx1xa-rXLKW0Vj7sbxjkDGtDvCkk9-qusjco-oXMCsvpkn5gp5oh3jpWNE0p2cyck2gSIptnTsNG-Q5dv6Jtbfy/s200/GARDEN+CART+BEFORE" border="0" /></a> </div><div><br /></div><div>Here's the before and after on my garden cart. Actually before I had time to take the "before" apart, the wood had started falling apart and when I picked it up the wood fell apart in my hand. I think the new one looks pretty good for an amateur.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Have a great weekend everyone<br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-30637543494344752042009-08-11T12:58:00.000-07:002009-08-11T13:50:15.929-07:00Wonderful Tuesday....<div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr17yvo-pbv7-BBtIAozxEwOyuOAhnpQGVAW95C-0Q9CI1rkbg352ijokxjbDssy9AWtWGtp0nMEpcVswMVIHghUUVJtQUxv4wHiInmGrfdMk400AdKnluMn46rBxMEpSC8G4oMCbojUf1/s1600-h/homemade_life_banner.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368807468174512930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 342px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr17yvo-pbv7-BBtIAozxEwOyuOAhnpQGVAW95C-0Q9CI1rkbg352ijokxjbDssy9AWtWGtp0nMEpcVswMVIHghUUVJtQUxv4wHiInmGrfdMk400AdKnluMn46rBxMEpSC8G4oMCbojUf1/s400/homemade_life_banner.jpg" border="0" /></a> I can't remember all the names you guys give to the various days of the week... I think all the days are great. If the Lord allows me this day to live for Him... I'll do it with a smile.<br /><br /><div>It has been soooo busy at work... I guess that means job security? I am happy for the busy days because the time goes by so quickly.</div><br /><div>Last night after work I harvested broccoli, cucumbers and I really need to get down and finish up the peas. I didn't get them put into the freezer yet, but will tonight. I just didn't have freezer bags. We did do some cherries Sunday afternoon. We took some out last night to see if they froze well. They were perfect! We had cherry pie last night. The only trouble was that we had double-bagged them in some cheaper bags and the inner bag broke open. In the future we'll be using freezer bags only. Wouldn't want fruits and vegetables breaking open in the freezer.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifD12giyxcezs-z-61a7Flu7iAkKWXsPkK9X-k9yok4aZOQahvFFRg2gU8eIyjJWui8hoBtNTNlZdbMzYY5BIELnX7Ns46auFvzavWTYEpGJID8_ZzV8dwYTSiR8Y1ZSzRylDp_BCu0gPK/s1600-h/HPIM0183.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368802529930605010" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifD12giyxcezs-z-61a7Flu7iAkKWXsPkK9X-k9yok4aZOQahvFFRg2gU8eIyjJWui8hoBtNTNlZdbMzYY5BIELnX7Ns46auFvzavWTYEpGJID8_ZzV8dwYTSiR8Y1ZSzRylDp_BCu0gPK/s400/HPIM0183.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><em><span style="color:#99ff99;">this picture was taken a week ago... looks good enough to eat, huh?<br /></span></em></div><br /><div>Well, other good news. I finished the garden cart last night too. I worked on it all day Saturday. It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining bright. I got a sunburn on my shoulders being out there because I wasn't paying attention to the sun. I just wanted to get that project done. Then I ran out of nuts. They are a special kind of nut that digs right into the wood when you screw them down. I thought I'd be able to save more of the old ones, but they were too rusted.</div><br /><div>During lunch yesterday I ran over to the hardware and picked up some more and now the project is done.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXWYyrgxFKAy8-Rv3Ky2fDmTLVWAC8v1UQNajjtdBTzBjaFVnTwwdu4RSQV3ygHfXXZ6hjraYz7fNRrGOnP5CayDCNDXFMhYwDzQYiVE7_A_n0rWTkslDQBWO2lMgFf979lJVC1B4LWRck/s1600-h/HPIM0198.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368802689143180418" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXWYyrgxFKAy8-Rv3Ky2fDmTLVWAC8v1UQNajjtdBTzBjaFVnTwwdu4RSQV3ygHfXXZ6hjraYz7fNRrGOnP5CayDCNDXFMhYwDzQYiVE7_A_n0rWTkslDQBWO2lMgFf979lJVC1B4LWRck/s400/HPIM0198.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6VOMTfBDQVzU4R4Hg4AMsO_PLbuj7dmV_PV_nzw_w1iQazkjsdYhKV6Rh9zCTYBSe1MlQbtRyzlkMKRSkRcEBp-iiZu-XhypMv9w4JM349sTMXoG57txCQ1pesRobf7yvu85nBabfH8PX/s1600-h/HPIM0199.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368802832055502402" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6VOMTfBDQVzU4R4Hg4AMsO_PLbuj7dmV_PV_nzw_w1iQazkjsdYhKV6Rh9zCTYBSe1MlQbtRyzlkMKRSkRcEBp-iiZu-XhypMv9w4JM349sTMXoG57txCQ1pesRobf7yvu85nBabfH8PX/s400/HPIM0199.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYNymlUC5sxCXYJbmXEAMZ9sGukCTTa_hYjb0wqPToIn4hNjHbY-_DNqqJqCQTrGFCrg5WIGZDk4U3MKkpVIlh-O7NXPQnrBpjaJ-LweP4zMz8MyF4BDqKrg7c0BTtuJCsndd1o2KnpEQl/s1600-h/HPIM0204.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368810834596067426" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYNymlUC5sxCXYJbmXEAMZ9sGukCTTa_hYjb0wqPToIn4hNjHbY-_DNqqJqCQTrGFCrg5WIGZDk4U3MKkpVIlh-O7NXPQnrBpjaJ-LweP4zMz8MyF4BDqKrg7c0BTtuJCsndd1o2KnpEQl/s400/HPIM0204.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>So here's the finished product!</div><br /><div>Mr. Doug helped me get it off the sawhorses and here she stands in all her glory. It was very exciting.</div><br /><div>We already used it to haul a tank of O2 to the car for refill. It works great even with that heavy load. It's so exciting! I haven't moved all the rocks off the hill as planned this spring, but now I have the cart to haul them away.<br /></div><br /><div>I hope you have a wonderful day... </div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07703464320152527607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-86592376308255637652009-08-06T11:43:00.000-07:002009-08-06T13:05:47.770-07:00Hooray, it's Thursday Already!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSChnPGVHnX9GKo2vLMkxi7OHms_HJX2qD-mNxw-n4GhOZDQBp-24ca_-gh0JKc1lv-x_wEGmpxmw1Op0i1c1gRenCmT_Ys_35cXf-KhNHJd1RVE8AydbfSDmk-mfcnyoWn9VakuqvZgAj/s1600-h/HPIM0194.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366925599534050066" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSChnPGVHnX9GKo2vLMkxi7OHms_HJX2qD-mNxw-n4GhOZDQBp-24ca_-gh0JKc1lv-x_wEGmpxmw1Op0i1c1gRenCmT_Ys_35cXf-KhNHJd1RVE8AydbfSDmk-mfcnyoWn9VakuqvZgAj/s400/HPIM0194.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><em>"Hey Froggie, Don't you know that eating angel cake won't make you an angel?"<br /></em><br /><div><div><div><div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><em>I’m ba-ack!!!</em></strong></span><br />Well looks like we’re in for a string on beautiful, dry, sunny days… until Sunday when it looks like it might rain. I am enjoying the warm sunshine. </div><div><br />Just heard a news report that told about young people who lack vitamin D and are suffering from fractures and other health issues because of it. I remember as a kid I never wanted to be inside… my mom would give me chores to do if I stayed inside. We had no TV and I guess she didn’t want me to be bored. I was outside alllll summer long. I would hike in the woods with the dog, ride my bike, help the neighbors (harass the neighbors more like,) and generally terrorize the neighborhood. Sunshine/vitamin D were not a problem.</div><div> </div><div>But these days with video games/computers kids just don’t get out much. I think this year all the rain and cool weather has also contributed to that. I usually go swimming at least a couple time/week in the summer, but this year I have only been once and the water was too cold to really enjoy it much. The dog enjoyed it more than I did. </div><div><br />We had a wonderful day last Saturday for Market Day. A friend and I were in charge of the crafts and though we did not have as many kids as we thought we would, we had a few. There were lots of other activities happening that day which took attention away from Market Day. We thank the Lord for those that did come. One little boy sounded as though he would be interested in Patch Club at the church. We had a few come and make crafts. We hadn’t prepared a whole lot of any one craft and the crafts changed from hour to hour. It worked out really well and we have enough for another year. </div><div><br />The kids from church did a few puppet shows. They were really great and the children that came were fascinated by the puppets and stage. I think next year it would be good to do more with the puppets. It's good the church kids were the involved. We also handed out free tracts and booklets and other literature and had some who took copies. We pray they end up reading them.<br />I am including a couple of pictures of the Market Day event at the beginning and end of this post.<br />After we actually got some kids doing crafts it was quite busy... so no pictures of that.</div><div><br />My "Back on Track” partner has finished her challenge and I feel as though I should continue for a while. I have enjoyed the challenge and believe me it is a challenge! </div><div><br /><em><span style="color:#ffffcc;">Diet and Exercise:<br /></span></em>I have not had as much exercise as I should have. I walk up and down the hill a few times each day, but it is not continuous and no more strenuous than climbing a long set of stairs. Our garden is down the hill, the chickens are down there and recently we’ve been parking the car down there too, so it requires at least a couple trips up and down. I enjoy the walk though because the view from our driveway is really wonderful. I’ll try to get a few pics of that for ya too. I have eaten very healthy food lately. You will see from our menu for the next week that it is due to the different things the Lord has been providing through what we pick up from the veggie place.<br /><em><span style="color:#ffffcc;">Bible Reading:<br /></span></em>I always find it fascinating when Pastor talks about the same thing I’ve been reading about. Wednesday during prayer meeting he talked about Noah and Job… I think we missed some of it because we were late, but had to do with God’s control over the situations around us. Pastor used the examples of Esther, the king’s anger was appeased, Noah the waters asswaged, and Job, who’s grief was asswaged. (Esther 2:1, Genesis 8:1, Job 16:5) I’m sure what he may have been trying to communicate is different than what I received from what he was saying. I look at these verses and see God’s protective power. For Esther and Israel, for Noah and his family, and for Job’s emotional stability as he went through his great trial. I thank the Lord that he cares for us collectively, that he cares for our families and that He cares for our emotional well-being. At we trust Him, He cares for us. I praise the Lord for his working in my life, bringing me from a wretched person into His family and then walking with me along every path He has led me on. </div><div><br /><span style="color:#ccffff;">My favorite Hymn </span></div><div><span style="color:#ccffff;"><br /><em>He leadeth me, O blessed thought!</em></span></div><div><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">O words with heav’nly comfort fraught!</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">Whate’er I do, where’er I be</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">Still ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me. </span></em></div><div><br /><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">Refrain:</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">He leadeth me, He leadeth me,</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">By His own hand He leadeth me;</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">His faithful foll’wer I would be,</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">For by His hand He leadeth me. </span></em></div><div><br /><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">Sometimes ’mid scenes of deepest gloom,</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">Sometimes where Eden’s bowers bloom,</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">By waters still, o’er troubled sea,</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">Still ’tis His hand that leadeth me. </span></em></div><div><br /><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">Lord, I would place my hand in Thine,</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">Nor ever murmur nor repine;</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">Content, whatever lot I see,</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">Since ’tis my God that leadeth me. </span></em></div><div><br /><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">And when my task on earth is done,</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">When by Thy grace the vict’ry’s won,</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">E’en death’s cold wave I will not flee,</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">Since God through Jordan leadeth me.</span></em> </div><div><br />This song has meant so much to me. When I am going through a tough time the Lord keeps bringing this song to my mind as well as Isaiah 43:1,2 </div><div><br /><em><span style="color:#ccffff;">Isaiah 43<br />1But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.<br />2When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.<br />3For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: …<br />I know this was written to Israel, but I believe it also applies to me as a child of God. He will be with me, he will not bring so much into my life that I cannot handle it.<br /></span></em></div><div> </div><div><span style="color:#ffffcc;"><em>Menu:</em></span><br />Well again I’m a day late with this, but we just finished up the turkey I cooked Saturday. We had several meals from that. It was sooo nice having a meat already to just warm up and serve. We have lots of veggies and that’s never a problem, but the meat always must be cooked and most of the time it is frozen. I am considering getting the meat ready in the pan in the morning and then putting it in the fridge and letting Doug put it on to cook before I get home. Then by the time I am home, it will be done and all I’ll need to do is prepare and cook the veggies. We would certainly eat earlier.<br />Weds. Turkey soup and biscuits.<br />Thurs. Hamburgers on “pancake” buns with all the veggies.<br />Friday: Beef roast and cauliflower<br />Saturday: Leftover roast, squash and peas<br />Sunday: Hoping to have some green beans from the garden, but if not, we have lots of veggies and roast chicken<br />Monday: leftovers<br />Tuesday: Stewed beans and biscuits<br />God Bless you and hope you have a wonderful day!!!</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFSI9qQLJ8Fs6FRoqZwKsWgpltqFnlKbhsYKJx3EyyCATg8rJoPa-0ufGq_xlbk1WDqKuud_3na2TgxG6K2o6ZkZZXY-0mfNrYYVVQfjuyeDrLygyVUI5eepSQmL7Ee8_YaiFZYbxh2YD9/s1600-h/HPIM0189.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366924092233152866" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFSI9qQLJ8Fs6FRoqZwKsWgpltqFnlKbhsYKJx3EyyCATg8rJoPa-0ufGq_xlbk1WDqKuud_3na2TgxG6K2o6ZkZZXY-0mfNrYYVVQfjuyeDrLygyVUI5eepSQmL7Ee8_YaiFZYbxh2YD9/s400/HPIM0189.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>setting up<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkicdQjKCbeIuP_HYosnDscblOYTv1w-MPcPX42dlg2dFQBrRSDLHkkBS8zORcX40ax8B2KdTkkdkgCcOPhuz2DDP3993lXCYU0dCVtmvb-WyWxf_8215S-Nwy38amhFX7R5H0km32XMtj/s1600-h/HPIM0191.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366924560195529330" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkicdQjKCbeIuP_HYosnDscblOYTv1w-MPcPX42dlg2dFQBrRSDLHkkBS8zORcX40ax8B2KdTkkdkgCcOPhuz2DDP3993lXCYU0dCVtmvb-WyWxf_8215S-Nwy38amhFX7R5H0km32XMtj/s400/HPIM0191.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>waiting for things to get started<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEdA1g-UTHKyFi-W2ZcEP5XfMZMSDBMs2Z7MS2d3ysxmhwhL3fOX4NSBqM_z-fLMDM8D5O8AqKT__bbyCB8ITHW9tYg8TqXWOnDX0OI4UjLaYq4ktzfU77eP8ITafcNo3fjdiY7fYTGmhz/s1600-h/HPIM0193.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366923929751758562" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEdA1g-UTHKyFi-W2ZcEP5XfMZMSDBMs2Z7MS2d3ysxmhwhL3fOX4NSBqM_z-fLMDM8D5O8AqKT__bbyCB8ITHW9tYg8TqXWOnDX0OI4UjLaYq4ktzfU77eP8ITafcNo3fjdiY7fYTGmhz/s400/HPIM0193.JPG" border="0" /></a></div>the kids from church practicing their puppet skit<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCE8TIGoP4BJjLaFVDQr5ZZk_QrtTO-wysktus8jb9iRaLyfBYbbSXaizkPXRaEETwCIt8Bq61k-YLGZHm759dL0Y4o29oy_PCEKv0PGmFLG3xE23PvrD9eNt8L3YqrOagfeYGVQk16218/s1600-h/HPIM0195.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366924710323888482" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCE8TIGoP4BJjLaFVDQr5ZZk_QrtTO-wysktus8jb9iRaLyfBYbbSXaizkPXRaEETwCIt8Bq61k-YLGZHm759dL0Y4o29oy_PCEKv0PGmFLG3xE23PvrD9eNt8L3YqrOagfeYGVQk16218/s400/HPIM0195.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>kids watching the skit... there's something about kids and puppets!</div></div></div></div></div>Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-44851849623509415992009-07-31T07:56:00.000-07:002009-07-31T10:50:22.581-07:00Garden Journal, July 31<div><div><div><div><div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqT8RPB_vSipmRnzGXKmSZU9f_-srZEI1-x0ZMPJmJg7DU_dbk5W824o4bTcqaZcT5YBX8ZUkrjRy-vd1ly4pfysOkFVcw_HV2Lt4HZBeDTlXJHdg0BCQ4e0iKXJHXb5ecRxwG0LOMQRNs/s1600-h/HPIM0182.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364638913578854242" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqT8RPB_vSipmRnzGXKmSZU9f_-srZEI1-x0ZMPJmJg7DU_dbk5W824o4bTcqaZcT5YBX8ZUkrjRy-vd1ly4pfysOkFVcw_HV2Lt4HZBeDTlXJHdg0BCQ4e0iKXJHXb5ecRxwG0LOMQRNs/s320/HPIM0182.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Jacob's Cattle Shell Beans... can you see all the beans?</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdZ7hDqKDJaw5ArTyYYK8T2lAtDLq5ZumRnoRG5vu6N3-kwM4nAktZwbsaNzvZlczOxSlhSxqc3SF_-s-2XfUq97Jac7GzsHKbRqtBlGjsZpY-9KogK5mD-Z7wSo2vIY_qj2IBAFGHHwnw/s1600-h/HPIM0180.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364639234343493442" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdZ7hDqKDJaw5ArTyYYK8T2lAtDLq5ZumRnoRG5vu6N3-kwM4nAktZwbsaNzvZlczOxSlhSxqc3SF_-s-2XfUq97Jac7GzsHKbRqtBlGjsZpY-9KogK5mD-Z7wSo2vIY_qj2IBAFGHHwnw/s320/HPIM0180.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Baby Zucchini Summer Squash. </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnaYQVWcFkez0Ab6ZwRAcy3rXiUIQ30qQPVytEfFQfiGHLFsvn0MqifRhcUeiZaHyZF_WbZTn4sdq18zH7M0zQ5cvsEUUYY_mtXxWW3RcaFWSbSNHtka5e_UC4RbhDq12vxNipaJ4UzPEu/s1600-h/HPIM0181.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364639575934572562" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnaYQVWcFkez0Ab6ZwRAcy3rXiUIQ30qQPVytEfFQfiGHLFsvn0MqifRhcUeiZaHyZF_WbZTn4sdq18zH7M0zQ5cvsEUUYY_mtXxWW3RcaFWSbSNHtka5e_UC4RbhDq12vxNipaJ4UzPEu/s320/HPIM0181.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>finally got the squash plants weeded so you can see them<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7QTo2y72n96mXP8XenHwOcB8Nh9A0hXMaQgPbao5Fb5nr1d1dTiTRoJAxdTPgo-1TQj9jvT208EeXYrgoZnEus_-of7hPr7Fyb3wt8pLO6dP10QfgUQ2SntOIhjcMPrb8CREXCy9-E_Zz/s1600-h/HPIM0183.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364640059609676818" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7QTo2y72n96mXP8XenHwOcB8Nh9A0hXMaQgPbao5Fb5nr1d1dTiTRoJAxdTPgo-1TQj9jvT208EeXYrgoZnEus_-of7hPr7Fyb3wt8pLO6dP10QfgUQ2SntOIhjcMPrb8CREXCy9-E_Zz/s320/HPIM0183.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>the broccoli is starting to head up... not too warm, so that's good for the cabbages </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggh8Z1RprhxiHPiKJdcvuzy4jNN3LezEF97om1s6hD8feInbP18trp8GeYTpp5bOhyphenhyphenWnr2qELnXnZNsbM2lKlDd2h4cQwJETjjfww8fZV_ihhwPTvKjNdueWoIhEsvBZ6kdWtEdA0vNNlW/s1600-h/HPIM0179.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364642349665724066" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggh8Z1RprhxiHPiKJdcvuzy4jNN3LezEF97om1s6hD8feInbP18trp8GeYTpp5bOhyphenhyphenWnr2qELnXnZNsbM2lKlDd2h4cQwJETjjfww8fZV_ihhwPTvKjNdueWoIhEsvBZ6kdWtEdA0vNNlW/s320/HPIM0179.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Romano Pole Beans: can't wait for these to start ripening.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6mDBR7E_QvN3xoTEr7QYW7PAtWP3pFFrf464Hk5X2TsjM5uYCO0dlAkB3iy1lWMrMqvy5LekXDdF_oW72pNISWLjEPsu_ifN9Mpz9amNKUQsBUfqy-BcZ132c5Ls5MAm23L-4N27VLeZ/s1600-h/HPIM0187.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364642971767233890" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6mDBR7E_QvN3xoTEr7QYW7PAtWP3pFFrf464Hk5X2TsjM5uYCO0dlAkB3iy1lWMrMqvy5LekXDdF_oW72pNISWLjEPsu_ifN9Mpz9amNKUQsBUfqy-BcZ132c5Ls5MAm23L-4N27VLeZ/s320/HPIM0187.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The ladies all want to know what that crazy lady is doing out there on a rainy morning. They all know better than to go outside on a day like this.</div></div><div> </div><div>Well, this is how the garden grows...</div><div> </div><div>How's everyone this fine rainy day? I am praising the Lord 'cause the stomach bug is gone and I'm feeling OK. It is a good day... it is a good day everyday, but some are better than others :)</div><div> </div><div>I heard from both my daughters this week and my grandson who went on and on about his summer and all he's been doing. </div><div> </div><div>I've been keeping on track this week even though I haven't been feeling too well. Sometimes the Lord slows ya down a little so you can think about what you're doing.</div><div> </div><div>Devotions:</div><div>Continuing with my Bible reading. I'm still in Job. It's one of my favorite books to read through because of the narrative nature of the story of Job's life. Pastor has been giving a few messages on Job's "friends". I have been in the nursery a lot lately. Traded with one girl who was going to be away, then Sunday evening last week, then missed prayer meeting because I wasn't well, then will be in nursery again this Sunday. Hope this is it for a while... not that I mind. I like taking care of the little ones, but I'm just feeling a little "starved" for the preaching of the Word and fellowship with "the adults".</div><div>Thank the Lord I don't have to wait till Sunday or Wednesday to read God's Word. I can open that book anytime I want and read all I want. My only constraint is time. </div><div> </div><div>Diet/Exercise:</div><div>Diet is going well. Kept the carbs low this week and kept to the menu that I planned last week. I shuffled a few items, but generally was able to keep to the items I had planned. Ate leftovers for lunches. We have lots of veggies coming in the garden and so it won't be too hard to plan ahead more of my meals. There will be beans and more peas this week and then before the end of the week we'll have some zucchini to cook on the grill. Lost 2 lbs, but that could be due more to the stomach bug than to diet and exercise. I haven't gotten a lot of exercise this week. I do hike the hill on a regular basis when I get home, but it isn't a lot of exercise. Saturday we mowed all down at the bottom of the hill around the end of the driveway and I put a pot of flowers there by the lamp post. I should take all my window boxes down there, but I am enjoying them too much to do that. The driveway is 1/10 mile so we can't see the end of it too well. I can see when Doug starts up with the car, but can't really appreciate the flowers down there from the house.</div><div> </div><div>Menu:</div><div>Wednesday: Soup and biscuits</div><div> </div><div>Thursday: Spaghetti squash with sauce made with mushrooms/onions/garlic and meatballs</div><div> </div><div>Friday: Chicken (had to slaughter one early because it was lame) steamed onions/spinich</div><div> </div><div>Saturday: This is going to be a busy day with the Market Day and all so I think I'll put a turkey in the oven in the mobile home and let it cook slowly through the day. When we get home it'll be all done. Peas or beans with that.</div><div> </div><div>Sunday: Church picnic. Sandwiches and fruit salad.</div><div> </div><div>Monday: We got a lot of some strange veggie called Jicama. I never tried it before, but it's most like a super huge water chestnut. It doesn't taste like that but it also doesn't soften when it is cooked and it is sweet. I think I'll try to make something with them... a "cole slaw" type salad or something. We will have lots of left over turkey too.</div><div> </div><div>Tuesday: Green beans from the garden and turkey pot pie.</div><div> </div><div>Mr. Doug has been working all week on the budget, counting the cost before the construction can begin. We must have the funds available before he starts because if he takes those huge tarps off and the is unable to get the roof on we'll be stuck with getting more tarps and they are VERY expensive. I just pray we'll be able to take a step or two towards getting things done. </div><div> </div><div>God bless you in the coming weekend and hope your Lord's Day is full of blessing.</div><div> </div></div></div></div></div>Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07703464320152527607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-39906486693235621992009-07-30T11:41:00.000-07:002009-07-30T12:39:16.781-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqi1Jf351buElHh7e1DQCsFBNRYTwdvhnWYaqIQ1dIdyuWh4YvlM5_gJ2Y_xafAwjtvykfygjOJyUDwwiC25gYv6I4hMG5CbMOyvk8Q_hMz7batKHAiGeXX5O16fbY1ZW89CklhC9PECnb/s1600-h/HPIM0163.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364329337992239154" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqi1Jf351buElHh7e1DQCsFBNRYTwdvhnWYaqIQ1dIdyuWh4YvlM5_gJ2Y_xafAwjtvykfygjOJyUDwwiC25gYv6I4hMG5CbMOyvk8Q_hMz7batKHAiGeXX5O16fbY1ZW89CklhC9PECnb/s400/HPIM0163.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Male society:<br />It is mighty funny watching these juvenile roosters face off against one another. The puff out their neck feathers and charge at each other till one or the other backs off or runs away. They're even worse if the ladies are in the yard.<br /><br />I never had sons only daughters so am not familiar with boy behaviors. These little skirmishes I think must be quite typical of male "bonding". I think I've seen humans do the same thing, showing off. Reminds me of Tom Sawyer showing off for little Becky.<br /><br /><br />A friend of ours brought us 6 more little chicky girls to add to our family... so we're starting all over with them. The red hens are a little aggressive with them so we have them separated in their own little coop right now, but later they will be OK being all together. We think we may have 2 silver-laced Wyandottes, an Arucana (those are the ones that lay colored eggs) and a few Gold Comet or Buff Orphington or maybe even more Rhode Island Reds. At this age it's a little hard to tell what breed they are because the colors and patterns in their feathers will change a lot before adulthood.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirPmH5xC0rvLECo5bK-3J0J8eJvK0nmfnk_zREAOZ8WZQaML9X1INCDv-5_UreaPcU6d7RZnjZkcwKN_Oz-s_cj3FSzZJK35l7HcOZaNk_I_YCPk9U-l7PKtGpMtWJyIRMTNEvuCM0QX5a/s1600-h/HPIM0167.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLALX27vPDWooKWQ-26tlNKOwXE68EDvIegfAbHGGV_7xPBnGFxFaXk8xIvvYeMqhS5zGVoIsG28DvEtfCKmHTEp9Dbm0rp2ATKy_jjmup5M2z0QD-3ZXMFTLVD9ewHcLgl8Fb1c_0RMiN/s1600-h/HPIM0162.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364332206606470082" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLALX27vPDWooKWQ-26tlNKOwXE68EDvIegfAbHGGV_7xPBnGFxFaXk8xIvvYeMqhS5zGVoIsG28DvEtfCKmHTEp9Dbm0rp2ATKy_jjmup5M2z0QD-3ZXMFTLVD9ewHcLgl8Fb1c_0RMiN/s400/HPIM0162.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />These little ladies are really funny. They will all crowd into just one nest box though they have 6 more to choose from. This picture was taken about a week ago and they have changed in color and size even more now.<br /><br />All the birds are outside during the day now. They have little ramps to get in and out. The ducks have been swimming in their little pond and the meat birds laze around in the sunshine getting fat and sassy for the September slaughter. When I go into the side where the hens are sunning they will come running and peck at my shoes and legs and let me touch them. The ducks and meat birds are not as friendly though probably just as curious.<br /><br />Veggies are growing in the garden. We've had peas and chard so far and there are cucumbers and summer squash growing rapidly. All the winter squash looks good and if we could get a few days of sun I think the tomatoes would shape up too.<br /><br />Last night was difficult for me. I wasn't feeling very well at all and missed prayer meeting. I was not very happy about that. Not happy about feeling sick and mostly not happy about missing church. We're working hard at getting things ready for Saturday. I hope I can get some pictures of that to share next week with you. I hope you will be praying with us that there will be many children there and that it will be a fruitful ministry to them, not <em>just</em> a fun day.<br /><br />I'll be back on track with you Friday I hope if it's a slow day... not too many slow days right now.<br /><br />A verse of encouragement for you and for me today:<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://bibleresources.bible.com/passagesearchresults.php?passage1=Psalm+84:11&version=9"><em><span style="color:#ffcc99;">Psalm 84:11</span></em></a><em><span style="color:#ffcc99;"> For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="color:#ffcc99;"></span></em></div>Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-2806312752699148532009-07-24T09:03:00.000-07:002009-07-24T12:41:33.473-07:00Wonderful Word of God<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qh3vk1EgkYi4vvmgXHXnoRCPS3uOi9DQMgbI5_hwAi8NVXyR_6pZFeUxLV6X-SrlHPQdDOIbhYTlIA2mg3zpqc0-RpT1g_POsenREfWP6Oub5_J2HpwxIOErqedcqKvmXTJSqCJgq1_P/s1600-h/open_bible.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362058274163251378" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qh3vk1EgkYi4vvmgXHXnoRCPS3uOi9DQMgbI5_hwAi8NVXyR_6pZFeUxLV6X-SrlHPQdDOIbhYTlIA2mg3zpqc0-RpT1g_POsenREfWP6Oub5_J2HpwxIOErqedcqKvmXTJSqCJgq1_P/s400/open_bible.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><p>How great it is that we have this book the Bible to guide us in our lives. It is living and powerful. It has refreshed my soul so many times I cannot count. I know that when I go there it will have the answer for my question and if I search the Holy Spirit will guide me.</p><p>I am reading about Job in my Bible reading and we have done some study of Job's friends in church recently. The thing that struck me was what a faithful father Job was. He made sacrifices for his children - no small feat and very costly for the animals that were sacrificed - "continually" just in case they may have cursed God in their heart. </p><p><span style="color:#ffcccc;">Job 1:5 And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. </span><span style="color:#ffff33;">Thus did Job continually.</span></p><p>He loved his children, but most of all He loved his God and was concerned that his children be right with God. I pray for my children. I am not sure I have made the sacrifices necessary for them to be right with God. Is there any turning back? Nothing would make me more glad of heart than to see my children honor God with their lives. I will always pray for them to this end.</p><p>I praise God that He shows me His heart in His Word and I learn more about Him there.<br />How has God's Word affected your life?</p><em><span style="color:#ffcccc;">Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.</span></em><br /><p></p><br /><p>I must tell you what happened to me this week. I was going to a friends house to work out some crafts that we will be doing with the children at our town's Market Day. This will be an outreach for our church with puppets and singing and crafts on the hour. Mr. Doug had used the car that day to do his errands and because he was busy forgot to gas up the car. I decided to just go on over to town where the gas was cheaper and it was near my friends house. I was running on fumes when I drove into the gas station and my friends husband was right in front of me getting gas. I thought what a coincidence since I will be heading there anyway. I went to get my gas card out of my wallet and was shocked to see that my wallet wasn't in my backpack (later I found that I had actually left it at work when I was trying to pack my bag to go to the bus stop). Well this kind friend loaned me some money for gas. Now THAT was a wonderful blessing from God. If he had not been there at that particular moment (how long does it take to pump a tank of gas), I would have had to call Mr. Doug to come down with the truck... which has not been running well, and that would have taken up all the time I had to work with my friend on these crafts. God is so good. He cares about even the smallest details of our lives. </p><p>What blessings have you received from God?</p><p>Please share with me what God has been doing in your life too.</p><p>God Bless, have a wonderful week-end.<br /></p><p></p>Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443248855161844431.post-55852644565280400372009-07-23T08:43:00.000-07:002009-07-23T13:00:19.652-07:00Back on Track Update<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfsqjTjI9ionzna5WPTJFyw5qJ5pYJoI8sUG_eF6aP8p0mho4llwjyaI3ISKA56tsoZsSgJznEM1NmLqByQrI_Hi_UD4yUDwj395zBWtYeY8I09TClvS-GsJsphwvyCWj8NbYtGNmjJdqK/s1600-h/HPIM0178.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361682954044845506" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfsqjTjI9ionzna5WPTJFyw5qJ5pYJoI8sUG_eF6aP8p0mho4llwjyaI3ISKA56tsoZsSgJznEM1NmLqByQrI_Hi_UD4yUDwj395zBWtYeY8I09TClvS-GsJsphwvyCWj8NbYtGNmjJdqK/s400/HPIM0178.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />What an incredible sunny morning. I had to stop on my way to work and catch this picture for you. The fog was still lying in the valley and the sun was bright and warm. I was standing on the edge of a small pasture area. The horse in the barn off to the right (not in picture) whinnied at me as he looked out the window, probably hoping I'd let him out.<br /><br /><br /><br />We had a wonderful prayer meeting last night. What an encouragement it is to get together with other Christians to pray and share needs and praises and listen to God's Word being taught. We had lots of folks out too. Some are on vacation visiting with our members. The message was a challenge to me to keep my heart close to the Lord. I want my life to shine for Him.<br /><br /><br /><br />The days have been shorter... how's that happen? I have more to do than there are hours in the day. Work has been incredibly busy and Mr. Doug has had things for me to do when I get home from work, so that means that there is very little time for anything else. I'm not complaining about Mr. Doug asking me to do stuff. He really has more to do than he can get done and I want to help, but I also like to have a clean house and good meals. This also takes time.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_UKGXXXEBgh4LCyPWAnoE-xnCFyCPLIfCICEa2UNn0D3hD3lf3vUI8hoFeULO0x0Fi8h97YhRZyChzNjBQL9HmPJgkhHXG0H8Ur68PNL6bcO9aM_tbgVshvmZRV8X2Ql9Jxjrp6Zq7Zn/s1600-h/COLORING+TRAIN.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361693150635640690" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_UKGXXXEBgh4LCyPWAnoE-xnCFyCPLIfCICEa2UNn0D3hD3lf3vUI8hoFeULO0x0Fi8h97YhRZyChzNjBQL9HmPJgkhHXG0H8Ur68PNL6bcO9aM_tbgVshvmZRV8X2Ql9Jxjrp6Zq7Zn/s400/COLORING+TRAIN.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I am on track, but it's been a little bumpy.<br /><br />Bible Reading:<br />All I have really had time for is preparing my SS lessons this week. So this is way off track. It's not that I have been slacking though. When I make schedules for doing something and am not able to accomplish them then I'm disappointed in myself and feel as though I really have no control over things. It's not as though I come home from work at night and put my feet up and pull out a novel and read till midnight, or switch on the TV and watch meaningless garbage there.<br />I do know that God doesn't ask me to do things that are impossible to accomplish, but that is how I am feeling right now. I know He is concerned about the little things in my life and I'm waiting on Him to see how this will all work out. I'll keep you posted. I'm not giving up!<br /><br />Diet and Exercise:<br />I have had opportunity to exercise walking the hill several times on Saturday and then again last night. I would have liked to get some walking in on Monday or Tuesday but both days were quite busy.<br />I have been able to stick to a good diet because I haven't had time to snack between meals. I did have an ice cream on Monday, but it was a small one :( still not too good for me all that sugar!<br /><br />If I only eat my meals there is no sugar and lots of fiber. Doug and I eat the same stuff, but if I have time to snack... that's where the problem come in. I am also eating my suppers way too late. We like to use all the available daylight which means not taking time to eat till after dark and then after that we're both so tired we just drop into bed and that's the end of it but all those calories are going right to fat storage because we aren't working off any of it. We also don't sleep as well when we eat before going to bed. Still trying to iron out that schedule so we can both eat at a decent hour and have a little exercise after eating.<br /><br /><br /><br />Menu:<br />We had chicken on the grill last night with steamed veggies.<br />Thursday: Roast Chicken, cauliflower<br />Friday: Pizza... having company<br />Saturday: Hamburgers on homemade rolls<br />Sunday: Chicken and cabbage baked with cheese<br />Monday: Soup and bisuits<br />Tuesday: leftover day<br /><br /><br />More tomorrow, gotta run, lunch is over and mail needs to be done.Mrs. Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08485787266748562352noreply@blogger.com2