~The morning after~

Hello everyone! How was your weekend? Mine was fast and furious to say the least. A full day on the 4th,with way to much food that I should not have been eating. Hot dogs,grilled chicken,smoked sausages,watermelon. Truly,I didn't eat that much! I have been really good about watching what I eat and that day I blew it. I thought,Oh well,it is a holiday! Then last night my son and his family decided they wanted pizza after church. Off we go to the buffet......I try to fill up on some salad and water but just couldn't resist a slice or two of pizza and a cinnamon roll,or two.....

Well,shame on me because this morning when I awoke,after getting home and going to bed really late, I felt like I had swallowed a whole watermelon. I was swelled and miserable to say the least.....I hope I learned my lesson from all this.......

I must learn to say NO to myself and to others when its not in my best interest. Something I am learning about myself....I don't like to say no when I need to..........which brings me to this.......

This morning I am about to go and carry someone,somewhere because they don't have a way of getting where they need to go. Even though I really would like very much to say,NO CAN DO, and just stay home......I am getting better,at least I am realizing I do need to say no from time to time........if I can just follow through......

I still believe with all my heart that God wants us to put others first but I also am under standing that we are obligated to him to take care of ourselves as well,are we will be of little use to God or anyone else.

We had a wonderful service at church both services yesterday....all my children and grand children were there,minus one SIL who went to church with his mom. My youngest son also had his girlfriend with him......I can't tell you what a blessing it is to me to have them all there in church with me.....God in all his mercy,in his own way,wrapped his loving arms around all of us and blessed us spiritually. There is nothing in this entire world that can compare to his marvelous works and power......There is Revival in the air and I am looking forward to a mighty move of God very soon.............Thank you Father God.......thank you Jesus.....thank you Holy Spirit......

I am also praising God for a good rain we got over night. It was so needed...............

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Now,to share something from my little cabinet. First of all,this cabinet has been in my home for sometime.....I store little things and keepsakes in it....the oldest being a Ruby red cup and saucer set passed down from my husbands family ,dated Christmas 1908. It was given to my husbands grandmother by her brother as a Christmas gift which passed it to his mother which passed it to him.

Here's the cabinet...............

Now lets open it and take a look inside....................the bottom shelf is reserved for my son J.W.s "Hot Wheel" collection. No,I don't do Hot Wheels..smile!

These two teapots is what I wanted to share with you. I got them both from the Salvation Army at different visits but they were both priced at $1.99. The one on the right I just happened to have the plates to match. Great for the holidays as they have scenes of winter on them. The green one on the left I thought surly was a fiesta or the like but it has no markings although it is old for sure.....It had been used to served tea from it regularly because it was stained quite a bit. I was able to get it cleaned up though with a little soft scrubbing....

This shelf holds mostly Salt and Pepper shakers with this little set of "Deers" being the latest set added to the collection. The red cup and saucer set to the right is the one I previously mentioned........Pinnocio has took up residence in it for now...........

Have a very blessed week..........Shelley

~The Lord's day~

I'm praying you all have a wonderful day of fellowship with other believers and be blessed beyond measure by the grace and mercies of God our Father and his precious son Jesus.........

~This is the day that the Lord hath made:let us rejoice and be glad in it~

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together,as the matter of some is;but exhorting one another:and so much more,as you see the day approaching.

Hebrews 10:25.................

~Let Freedom Ring~

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Wishing you all a fun filled and very safe 4th of July........I will be going to my DD Kathy's home to spend the day watching the kids play in the pool, cook out and watch the fireworks show tonight at the park.........
Blessings to all,Shelley
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~Friday's Doll Show~

Remember the baby doll I won on an ebay auction for .50 cents? Well,she came this week and I couldn't be more pleased with her. She is a good 24 inch doll with very sweet baby features. She is made by the Uneeda doll co. from the mid 1960's. She was just a little dirty so I gave her a little scrubbing and she is good as new. She is a beautiful baby doll and such a reminder of the baby's from my childhood. I dressed her in some vintage baby clothes and put a cute lacy bonnet on her head. Now she is sitting happily with all the other dolls in my bedroom.

I didn't get to go to the funeral of my Aunt as I had a important doctors visit this morning. My mom insisted that I keep it. My aunt lived a good four to five hours from us. I am concern about my parents taking such a long trip.The weather has just been devastatingly hot. I am trusting God to see them there and back safely. Here's wishing you all a safe and fun 4th of July.........

God bless you all.....Shelley

~Homecoming~

~Cherry blossoms~

My sweet Aunt has gone to live with Jesus....I am sure there will be a great Homecoming for her. She has her mom,dad and a son with other family members as well to greet her. Thanks so much to all of you who paid my mom a visit at her blog and left sweet words of encouragement. It means very much to me and I know those words will bless my mama dearly.....bless you all...........

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I also wanted to share these pictures of my grand daughters with you. Jalyn was in dance class and Kalyn in twirling. I think they are just precious,of course!

~Jesus' Cares~

Please say a prayer for my dear Mama. She has lost her only sister....if you have time I would appreciate it so much if you could pay her a visit and leave her an encouraging comment ...

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Thanks to you all...Blessings,Shelley

~Grands with their Clothspin dolls~

These two girls(Kalyn,Jalyn) spent the night with me on Friday and I told them we would do a project and let them create their own little clothespin doll. They were so thrilled and couldn't wait until the time came to start. I let them do their own creating with just a little help from me. We used cupcake paper cups to make their clothes and Kalyn wanted her little doll to wear a hat...They were so proud of their results and I had a lot of fun watching them make them. I will tell you a secret...I made one too but I don't dare show you because I wasn't as proud of mine(smile). I will give it another try soon and let you see...promise!

To share a note with you all..I had a wonderfully blessed day yesterday! We had a great morning service at church. In the afternoon I went to lunch with all my children,grandchildren and our Pastor and his little son. It was a great time of fun,food and fellowship! I love times like those spent with family and friends. Just one of life's simple pleasures in a world so filled with much stress and confusion. Thank God for all the simple things....they are some of my favorites moments in life. Well I have grands here today and a little man waiting to use the P.C. so I guess I will sign off for now...have a great week..............Shelley

Jalyn with her doll........

Kalyn with her doll..........