Prayers and Promises week 30

Ephesians 3:20
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Thankful Thursday

This week Lynn is hosting Thankful Thursday.

I have much to be thankful for these past two weeks.

I didn't make a TT post last week. I am not sure why I didn't do it.

I am thankful for my families health, I know I post that almost every week but it is true. My husband had a health scare last week that was frightening. He is going in for more testing but so far everything looks good!

My little guy is really not much of a swimmer. He cannot float and he needs to be able to float to pass the current level of lessons. So, he will be repeating this level again this summer. If he doesn't pass, I know a woman that teaches privately and he will do that. He needs to learn to swim.

I am also thankful for air conditioning this summer! We actually didn't have air for many years and I wonder now how we did that!

I am thankful for my garden!! We got a HUGE Zucchini about two weeks ago and I was able to make SIX loaves of bread with it. My boy loves Zucchini bread.

We also are starting to get tomatoes now. For some reason we have a cherry tomato plant and I don't like cherry tomatoes. But I ate one and it was delicious. I can't wait til we get the bigger tomatoes!

My mom remains healthy even though she had a bad case of gout. It's better now but it was painful.

I am blessed!!

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Hebrews 13:6
So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not
fear what man shall do unto me.

Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the
power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew
first, and also to the Greek.

Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

July Blankets

I made this afghan for my niece who is getting married in October.

I asked her what color she would like and this is the color she chose.

This afghan is made with two strands of Red Heart Aran.

It measures 57 inches wide and 72 inches long.

I hope she likes it!!

Prayers and Promises week 29

Romans 1:20 (New Living Translation)

20 For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.

Prayers and Promises week 28

2 Corinthians 4:7--
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.

Thankful Thursday

Lynn is our host for the month of July. Today she has a post about friendship.

It's been so hot and humid here this past week. We went to a new waterpark pool in our area and it was a great pool. I didn't go in the water, and kept in the shade the whole time and still got burned!! So did both my guys!

The veggie garden is doing well and I was able to share some of my lettuce with the neighbor--he enjoyed it!! And we got our first zucchini today--it is HUGE. I will make zucchini bread tomorrow, the little guy loves it!

Today I am thankful for:
* my family
* fresh garden veggies
* my garden
* the flowers in our yard--there is such a beautiful scent outside!
* the hummingbirds and all the other birds and wildlife in our yard
* my husband--because he puts up with me!!
* my little guy--he brings me such joy

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Proverbs 14:34
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any
people.

June Blankets

These are five baby blankets made for pre term infants that have died.

They measure 16 inches by 16 inches.

Some of the blankets are made with Lion brand Homespun and the others are made with baby yarn.

The yellow and mint green blankets are made with the baby yarn along with a strand of white.

Independence day!!

I chose this flag because it is closest to the flag that was around in 1814 when the Star Spangled Banner was written. The war of 1812, between the British and American troops is well worth a good read.

In the past year or so I have been studying the history--the real history of our United States and my eyes have been opened to what our founding fathers were, and how this nation was formed.

It is fascinating to say the least.

I am posting the all the lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner today. We mostly always just sing the first verse, but take a careful look at the rest of the verses.

The Star Spangled Banner
By Francis Scott Key 1814



Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
'Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion,
A home and a country should leave us no more!
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Prayers and Promises week 27

Bethany has chosen "power" for the theme this month!

Ephesians 1:18-19 (New Living Translation)

18 I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.[a]

19 I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms

Thankful Thursday

This month we are meeting at Lynn's blog. She has a wonderful post today.

It's been a beautiful week weather wise here. My little guy has started T ball now and has had his first game. Later today he will have completed his first two weeks of swim lessons this summer, he sure loves the water!

Today is my moms 82nd birthday!! I will be seeing her tomorrow. Unfortunately she has gout. She just found out today. I will still be bringing her to lunch.

Today I am thankful for:
*my dog feeling better
*my family
*moms birthday!
*a beautiful summer
*veggies growing in the garden
*the beautiful flowers growing, it smells so good outside!

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Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

I Peter 1:24
For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the
flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof
falleth away: But the word of the Lord endureth for ever.

Prayers and Promises week 26

Psalm 56:3-
When I am afraid, I will trust in you.

June Blankets

This is the latest batch of NICU blankets.

They are made with lots of different yarns. A lot of them I picked up on sale and a lot of them are just scrap blankets.

I am done with NICU blankets for a while now. On to a big project for my niece.

Summer solstice

Today marks the summer solstice.

That means it's the longest day of the year, and after today, the days start to get shorter!!

The little guy started swim lessons today. He has them for 2 weeks, and he is signed up for two more sessions.

T ball started last week, so he will have practices on Tuesdays, and games on Saturday throughout the summer.

He loves both of these activities.

The little guy is also excited to get his very own library card!!

I hope you all have a wonderful summer

Father's Day

Happy Father's day to my Husband. He worked today but we still had time to celebrate fathers day.

The little guy made him an "alien puppet" craft and we got him some special gifts.

We plan on going out to eat on Tuesday.

Thank you dear husband for every thing you are and do. You are a great daddy!!

Prayers and Promises week 25

Romans 15:13--

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of Holy Spirit."

I need to pray for God to fill me with joy and peace!!

Thankful Thursday

This is the Saturday edition of TT since I didn't post on Thursday. I see I didn't post until Saturday last week too, but that was because I didn't have a computer!

Iris has posted about music this week. Go check out her post!!

I love praise and worship music even though I can't sing. A lot of times I find a new song or even an old favorite and listen to it often. When I haven't heard a song for a while, it's like it is brand new!!

I also like Rock and Roll music and listen to that too.

This week I am thankful for:
* the sun after so much rain
* my garden growing!! Can't wait for fresh tomatoes
* my children
* swim lessons
* t ball, it's so fun to watch the little ones play!
* my husband!

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Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon
the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Exodus 20:12, King James Version

My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my
commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace,
shall they add to thee.

Proverbs 3:1-2, King James Version

Prayers and Promises week 24

Psalm 91:2--
"I will say of the Lord, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."

Thankful Thursday

This is the Saturday version of TT since I had no computer!

Iris at Grace Alone has a wonderful post for Thankful Thursday--go check it out!!

Today I am thankful for:
* a new computer
* a husband that knows about new computers
* my little guy who is now a first grader!
* beautiful days
* new and old friends

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Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the
heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
-- Psalm 46:10

Prayers and Promises week 23

Psalm 20:7 (New King James Version)


Some trust in chariots, and some in horses;
But we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

June Blankets

These are six more blankets made for the NICU.

I like making these little ones because they go quickly. And it gets rid of a lot of my leftover yarn!!

The pink ones were made with Joann's Boucle, which is not a favorite to work with but I added white and it was easier.

That is a navy blue mixed with white and a light blue mixed with white.