tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.comments2024-03-15T18:20:52.229-04:00As I See It NowDebrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894174653208070320noreply@blogger.comBlogger12552125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-1492622973537691062024-03-15T18:20:52.229-04:002024-03-15T18:20:52.229-04:00Debra, as I read your words, "...when I final...Debra, as I read your words, "...when I finally stopped believing the lie and making decisions based upon fear...the sunshine in my soul returned. I felt free again, like my good ol' normal, Jesus-set-me-free-self," something really clicked in me from head to toe. So often, we make decisions-some are big, others not so much, but as a follower of Jesus, I defer to Him, first. That &Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495841077527091378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-20315564841817253302024-03-15T10:16:47.433-04:002024-03-15T10:16:47.433-04:00Oh Debra. I'm so sorry that you've had suc...Oh Debra. I'm so sorry that you've had such a dark, sad week. And VERY thankful that Jesus showed you a way out of that place. Yes, we said the very same thing when our Chloe died and yet, here we are, in love with this bossy little girl named Zoey. God is SO very good to us.<br /><br />HAPPY BIRTHDAY my dear friend.<br />"Many happy returns on the day of thy birth, may sunshine and Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-91316414071864090822024-03-10T10:10:16.156-04:002024-03-10T10:10:16.156-04:00Thank-you so much, Pam and Betsy! I always appreci...Thank-you so much, Pam and Betsy! I always appreciate your faithful comments to my posts. I'm glad you both like the new chandelier and its place--thanks for letting me know. And I appreciate your prayers for Charlie more than you realize. This is so tough what we're going through this weekend, one of the most unfair things Tom and I have experienced in all our decades together. <br />Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894174653208070320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-54660413278119659382024-03-07T00:03:40.414-05:002024-03-07T00:03:40.414-05:00I've been praying for Charlie Cat and will con...I've been praying for Charlie Cat and will continue. God loves our furbabies too and He knows how much they mean to us. I'm so glad that he seems to be improving.<br /><br />That chandelier is perfect for that space. And free! You'll have to read my blog post tonight about Dennis's redo of a shelving unit in our living room. I had been looking for months on facebook marketplace Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-37837717454777332702024-03-06T18:04:28.297-05:002024-03-06T18:04:28.297-05:00A free chandelier. What's not to love about th...A free chandelier. What's not to love about that? It looks wonderful in that space. I'm learning as we grow older, we spend more time in our home. It's fun to make things as appealing as possible.<br /><br />My heart sank when I read about Charlie Cat. I will definitely pray for a miracle. You know, I've been dealing with cancer off and on for 26 years and I truly believe our Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495841077527091378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-40590897238861860232024-02-29T14:25:47.633-05:002024-02-29T14:25:47.633-05:00Hi Debra! Sorry I've been MIA. Gosh, Dennis an...Hi Debra! Sorry I've been MIA. Gosh, Dennis and I sure had something and now Mom has it too. I don't think it was a cold, pretty sure it was influenza. It's been a miserable two weeks. I even did two separate covid tests a few days apart that were negative.<br />These are some great ideas on how to save $$$ on groceries. I do make some seasoning mixes, like fajita and taco seasonings.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-75369647765535044672024-02-19T19:16:26.814-05:002024-02-19T19:16:26.814-05:00That's a great list of ideas. I haven't do...That's a great list of ideas. I haven't done as much as you have, Debra, but hubby and I both agreed we didn't mind eating less meat, so I did what you suggested. If I'm making spaghetti, chili, etc, I cut the ground beef in half. In fact, I try to stretch all the meat we eat because we need to cut back (to lower cholesterol), and you can really save a lot of money! <br /><br />Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495841077527091378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-45823810941711392132024-02-14T20:20:48.147-05:002024-02-14T20:20:48.147-05:00I really like the idea of being proactive with our...I really like the idea of being proactive with our lives. In all honesty, there have been times when I've allowed circumstances to color how I feel and think, but the Lord has been patient with me, and I'm learning. When I read this, I couldn't help but think if you look for the bad, you'll find it. If you look for the good, you'll find it. <br /><br />Debra, I appreciate yourPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495841077527091378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-3511454462716466302024-02-14T16:04:29.431-05:002024-02-14T16:04:29.431-05:00Betsy--how fun to have visited Mary Jane's Far...Betsy--how fun to have visited Mary Jane's Farm! Wow. And weren't those high temperatures wonderful? I so enjoyed ours here last week. Now we're back to coolness, but at least with some sunshine. Whew.<br /><br />Pam--that's wonderful about your husband's heart tests! Your warm temperatures, also. They make it so much easier to believe Sringtime isn't all that far away, Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894174653208070320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-42061448581865912602024-02-14T15:21:24.635-05:002024-02-14T15:21:24.635-05:00Happy Valentines Day to you too Debra. It's a ...Happy Valentines Day to you too Debra. It's a beautiful day here in Omaha. We signed the lease papers for Mom this morning and I packed a bunch of boxes for her. I'm doing her laundry now and then I'll take it back later today and pack some more.<br />I feel blessed that I'm able to do these things for her. God does provide blessings every day if we just look for them.<br />Have aBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-29486220476874139002024-02-09T13:31:01.197-05:002024-02-09T13:31:01.197-05:00Great post, Debra! I love that Mary Jane Farm book...Great post, Debra! I love that Mary Jane Farm book. Time to take it off the shelf and enjoy it again. I have been reading her magazine for years. It's calm, peaceful and full of beautiful pictures. It's the only magazine I subscribe to.<br /><br />Have a great weekend! Robin in New Jerseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07373250627112138763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-20851770273379735492024-02-09T12:04:02.679-05:002024-02-09T12:04:02.679-05:00Oh Debra, I can just see you sitting outdoors and ...Oh Debra, I can just see you sitting outdoors and loving it! We have 60 degrees here, today, and it truly lifts my heart. Speaking of hearts, I'm thanking God that my husband had a heart scan this morning and all was well for him. YAY!<br /><br />I appreciate what you shared about revisiting the past. That's something I need to pray about. <br /><br />As always, I enjoyed the links. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495841077527091378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-8038141991414052792024-02-07T21:24:48.507-05:002024-02-07T21:24:48.507-05:00Another great post. I used to subscribe to MaryJan...Another great post. I used to subscribe to MaryJane's magazine. When we lived in Spokane we were only about 30 miles from Couer d'Alene, ID where her store was located. I used to pop in a few times a year to see what was new. I REALLY wanted some things from there but my goodness, the prices! I didn't buy much at all.<br />We were 57 today! It's supposed to start cooling off againBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-296362450755636122024-02-03T10:27:22.859-05:002024-02-03T10:27:22.859-05:00❤️ Thank you, Debra!❤️ Thank you, Debra!BonnieMekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00563063873298244900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-8000519662719698892024-02-03T09:52:49.368-05:002024-02-03T09:52:49.368-05:00Bonnie--your comment so encouraged me and totally ...Bonnie--your comment so encouraged me and totally made my day. Truly, thank-you! No, I mean really. :)<br /><br />Pam and Betsy--I LOVE how you mentioned the chandelier in the window perhaps giving light to someone who needs it. I hadn't even thought of that for upstairs here, only downstairs where I keep my cross and heart lights lit during the mornings and early evenings. I remember how Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894174653208070320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-45383369964609522402024-02-01T22:29:51.563-05:002024-02-01T22:29:51.563-05:00Hi Debra! I'm home and I love, love, love your...Hi Debra! I'm home and I love, love, love your beautiful new chandelier. It makes me want one. Just think, someone could be walking by your house and look up to see that beautiful light in the window. Maybe it will be just when they need the light. There is so much to like in this post. I think a lot of people have had a yucky January weather-wise and news-wise too. There are so many great Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-50998887556374875152024-02-01T06:32:47.405-05:002024-02-01T06:32:47.405-05:00Debra, you certainly have created your own sunshin...Debra, you certainly have created your own sunshine--that chandelier is beautiful hanging above your window! I can only imagine how pretty it is from the outside, too. Who knows, someone going by your home might be looking for Light. <br /><br />Glad to have January behind us. It was dreadfully cold and dark, and we had so many appointments for hubby. However, he is doing very well, praise the Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495841077527091378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-34877947258400847652024-01-31T17:00:07.849-05:002024-01-31T17:00:07.849-05:00Debra,
Popped in for a little lift, and once agai...Debra, <br />Popped in for a little lift, and once again, your timely words have lightened my mood and renewed my spirit. The bible verse, “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might." is spot-on for me. Thank you for this. And the mnemonic—lol!<br />Your chandelier is beautiful (what a lot of assembly)! I hope it brings you much joy and illumination—as you have for me today.BonnieMekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00563063873298244900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-31951248235958980302024-01-30T09:31:17.376-05:002024-01-30T09:31:17.376-05:00Thanks for being so thoughtful, Pam! I always appr...<br />Thanks for being so thoughtful, Pam! I always appreciate your comments and your taking the time to make them. Always. Thanks, too, for mentioning my reading table and that rug--they've been such a delight during this winter weather and I have something new, also, that I placed above them. More about that next time. Thanks again, blessings, DebraDebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894174653208070320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-76043751198270725262024-01-24T19:28:06.937-05:002024-01-24T19:28:06.937-05:00Debra, congratulations on reading 80 books last ye...Debra, congratulations on reading 80 books last year! You met and exceeded your goal. When I read, "No longer do I have tons of days and time left to waste..." it resonated with me. If there's something we really want or need to do, then we'd better get started (and we better take notes lest we forget). <br /><br />I meant to tell you how much I like your reading table with the Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495841077527091378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-25269677178740995312024-01-16T15:15:21.575-05:002024-01-16T15:15:21.575-05:00Well, I didn't finish my last sentence because...Well, I didn't finish my last sentence because my two little grand daughters came over to play, and I can't do two things at once anymore. I was going to say, Sometimes, it's such a relief to let Grace lead rather than trying to figure it out on my own. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495841077527091378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-33909586093438258272024-01-16T10:11:10.136-05:002024-01-16T10:11:10.136-05:00This was such an insightful post Debra. I have don...This was such an insightful post Debra. I have done a LOT of decluttering in our five moves in the past three years! Most things we haven't even missed. We still have a condo full of our memories, but we've just gotten rid of superfluous things that really didn't mean muc to us at all. You wouldn't think we've rid ourselves of anything if you're just looking around the Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-60140879562762524782024-01-15T13:41:16.651-05:002024-01-15T13:41:16.651-05:00Betsy--so happy that you made it through the storm...Betsy--so happy that you made it through the storm ok and that you're feeling very cozy and contented in your own nest!<br /><br />Pam--so true! I'm thinking we'll be surprised that in lots of ways, Heaven will be like Earth--only in a more perfect form. Looking forward to it all!<br /><br />I think I'm going to add a bit more cocoa powder to that homemade mix, then perhaps add anDebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894174653208070320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-58760599891509437152024-01-08T19:52:29.439-05:002024-01-08T19:52:29.439-05:00When I read your list of Rebecca's daily activ...When I read your list of Rebecca's daily activities, I was reminded of the fact that we can choose much of what we experience in our daily lives. We are changed when we look for heaven right where we live. <br /><br />Thanks for the hot chocolate recipe, Debra! We're supposed to be getting wintry weather this week, so I might try to mix up a batch.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495841077527091378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024018.post-12898629207896593742024-01-08T11:08:48.916-05:002024-01-08T11:08:48.916-05:00That dream sure sounds interesting. How wonderful ...That dream sure sounds interesting. How wonderful it would be to experience Heaven beforehand. Maybe some of the evil in the world would stop.<br />Enjoy your Monday my friend. We're in a Winter Storm Warning with 10-12 inches predicted. Nothing yet and it was supposed to start by 4:00 am<br />We'll see. I'm cozy at home in my nest and very happy here.<br />Blessings and hugs,<br />Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.com