The Lord's Day

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Take this whole world, but give me Jesus. When you have Jesus, you want for nothing.

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That just about says it all for me! To him be all the glory ♡♡♡
 His blessings be with you my friends

Advent Sunday

Second candle lit, Peace.

Second advent Sunday. 

Beginning four Sundays before Christmas, its purpose is twofold: first, it prepares us for the celebration of the birth of Christ and second, it reminds us that we are eagerly waiting for Jesus' return in glory.

Light came into the darkness. 

"Prepare the way of the Lord" serves as a main theme of this season. As we get ready for Christmas, we should not neglect to prepare our lives for Jesus, who came as "the light of the world." His light penetrated a dark world, which allowed all to see their Messiah, and the hope of their future.

The dolls have their own little advent wreath. 

But you, Bethlehem, only a small village in Judah, yet a ruler of Israel will come from you, one whose origins are from a distant past ... And He will stand to lead His flock with the Lord's strength ... Then His people will live undisturbed, for He will be highly honored all around the world. And He will be the source of our peace." (Micah 5:2, 4-5)



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Blessings to all

The birth of Christ is the central event in the history of the earth -- the very thing the whole story has been about." -- C.S. Lewis 

First Advent Sunday

First Advent candle

No fancy wreath, just simply one candle burning in early morning.
I have so much "HOPE"on this first Advent Sunday.  May your Lord's Day be blessed.

Baby in a manger

Christ is the true hope for all mankind.  My hope is, that all mankind will come to believe in the hope and truth of his salvation.

Come..........into his presence

With all the sorrows in this world, wars, rumors of war, when tomorrow can't be foreseen of such trouble.......our hearts cry should be, Come Lord Jesus,  come.

And still he waits, he delays. ...in hopes that souls turn their hearts to him.

His desire is for it to be so......blessings my sweet friends

The Lord isn't really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake . He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. 2 Peter 3:9

Let us come into his presence. ....

Joyfully Blessed

My basket runneth over

 Hope your weekend has been wonderful thus far. Just a few pictures from around my home. For the last month I have been trying to eat healthier ...more fresh foods,etc. We have a near by farmers market, ( fruit and veggie stand recently opened ) that my daughter, Regina and I have been shopping at... for the produce and also just trying to do our part to help the " little man " stay in business. So many little shops, mom and pop stores have gone under over the years because of the big super centers and such,those have all but taken over ....its a little sad,when small towns like ours have empty buildings downtown that were once ones local grocery,barber shop,drug store,etc.....long gone. Now on a Saturday we look much like a ghost town,so to speak..while many have gone to bigger near by towns for groceries and supplies. Such as the times,I suppose.

Kitchen window

One of my rose bushes is laden with big bouquets, thought I would bring some indoors.

Roses from the yard

Simply Shelley

I pray you have a beautiful Lord's day tomorrow...be blessed dear friends, until next time....Shelley

Looking out the window

Be joyfully blessed.......

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My Mother

May you be blessed

Old Time Baptismal

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Hope your Lord's day is wonderfully blessed . We will be holding an old fashion church service and baptismal,food and fellowship out at the lake tomorrow evening. I am looking forward to it. Just like the old days :)

Oh,that souls were hungry for Christ like this today.......

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Blessings friends

He Lives

Wishing you all a most blessed Resurrection Sunday........Because he lives, we live also!

Seventh Day

The sun is shining beautifully outdoors today,but I will be indoors for the greatest part. Puttering a bit...decorating just a little for Valentine Day,haven't got to that yet!  Maybe filling another "to go box". Crocheting, a bit of laundry and later in the day some reading. Trying to be a blessing in some way....to whomever I encounter.

Have some paper doll fun...save if you like.

Good books are a blessing

I have already read all these

A bit of past Valentine decorating.... in these pictures below.

Maybe in my next post.....I will have recent pictures to show you...if all goes as planned   :)

I pray your weekend is blessed, have a great Saturday. I think many seem to regard Sunday as apart of the weekend,when in fact Sunday is the first day of each new week......my first days are "Son"days to me...I call them the Lord's Day, hope your first day is full of grace.

Have a Heart

My grandson Isaiah raked leaves for me ,and left me a heart  :)

I found this beautiful pot at the charity shop in town....I scrubbed it up,and now I am attempting to sprout hyacinth in it,as well as the little blue pot near the lamp. My mama gave me the zebra...I thought he looks cute among the plant life....kinda like he is in the jungle  :)   The little burlap bear was a gift from my friend Betty for Christmas, isn't he cute?

I leave this flicker light burning day and night...makes for a cosy feeling in my home.

At the cross where I first saw the light...his light!

I think we are bonding and forming a great companionship  :)  Snowie and I !

I pray you all have a blessed weekend and a beautiful Lord's Day on Sunday. The sun is shining so pretty here today and the temps are very nice.....I would love to be out and about browsing some flea market grounds somewhere today.....I do miss those kind of outings.  Blessings, Shelley

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Cold front Arrives & Waldorf Dolls

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The cooler weather reached us here in East Texas today...it dropped about 20 degrees in the space of about 30 minutes. I am loving it too :)  May even be able to wear a light sweater in the morning for church. I hope we have had the last of our hot weather for the season. I went to town today with my daughter Regina and son in law Jon. We stopped by the goodwill and I found a couple of things. One is the cutest little Waldorf style doll. I also found a small vintage plaid thermos bottle...just like the ones we used to carry our drinks to school in. I will show you those soon. Wishing you all a wonderful Lord's day tomorrow. I may be going to spend a day or so with my parents...so I may holler at you from there :)  Blessings

Remember these doll creations of my own ? They are simular to the Waldorf style.

Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus

This doll I made from a childs tube sock.

Simply Shelley Style  :)

Blessings Sweet Friends

Picture This............

How was your first day of Autumn?  Mine was wonderful,the weather fit it just right too. It has been a wonderful Lord's day all the way around. I finely got a few things done on Saturday and took a few pictures. A bit of Autumn decorating, some other color and vintage look I have added too.  I hope all of you have a blessed week.....I hope this Autumn like weather hangs around for a bit....,but here in East Texas...one just never knows  :)  Blessings, Shelley

This shelf I had painted black at one time, it was over the sink.. now, I have painted it this pretty aqua color, and moved it here.

The desk top............with some of my Amish things...I even found a small German testament at the charity shop here in my little town. That's it you see beside the FAITH sign.

My front door........a basket full of Autumn posies.

Green lantern hanging in the kitchen.

And some very cherry kitchen towels hanging on the stove  :) Just a few items I picked up on the clearance shelf at the Dollar Store!

Its a start...for a more vintage cottage look...I am pleased so far  :)   ,but I am about as bad as our Texas weather...if you don't like what you see today...just hang around...Its bound to change  ;)

Opened Books....Words Shared

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I love to read good wholesome books, and my books are a lot of company for me! Most of my evenings are spent reading , my bible , and lately I have been reading some more of Gladys Taber's books. Her books are a pleasure to read. Very relaxing for me. I think you all already know, how very much I love reading the Amish stories.With the books I have been gifted recently , my library is growing. I must make room for more book space! I loved books as a child too, especially the Beatrix Potter books. They were always my favorites to look for at the public library, but one book I remember the most is, Miss Suzy. I believe my mama ordered it through a children's book club. I was blessed to come across one in the thrift store a year or so ago, so now I have it to enjoy again. Miss Suzy is quite the domesticated little squirrel.
I love that most about her...she is so devoted to her little tree house cottage.
I have been fortunate enough to find other books while out and about at thrift shops over the years as well.

So all that being said, I have many good books to keep me company for a very long time to come, but going back to the image I posted at the top...with all my many good books, my dog Jessie....and everything else surrounding me here in my humble mobile cottage....I do feel very lonesome from time to time! Even with my children and grandchildren close enough to call and one of them could be here within minutes....still, ever so often...I get that old lonesome feeling. If you live by yourself ....then maybe you can understand what I am trying to convey. Its kinda hard after you have had a full household for many years then one by one they go away until you are left alone! Sometimes one may feel...what is the use to cook for one, I will just snack. You eat alone...whatever you do ...you do it alone! At other times..I have felt...its great...having nobody to care for...just myself. I eat when I want to...get up when I want...go to bed when I want to...nobody....just me , myself and I, but I sometimes get lonely :)  As I stated in my previous post...I am in a different season of my life...which takes adjustments...that I understand :)  And truly in a sense...I do know that I am never truly alone...nor ever forsaken, to be sure. Christ promised to never leave us, and he never will! I am still grieving the loss of my little friend too....he was my companion...more than I realized before. I must think " Happy Thoughts "...count my blessings...fight the feelings of depression I suffer at times. I have not lost my hope...no, not I! I am looking forward to Autumn and cooler days....thoughts of the upcoming holidays...fun times indeed....and lots of cold winter nights...suggled sound in my bed...reading a very good book.

His last bath..just four days before he passed. 

Why art thou castdown, Oh my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. Psalms 43: 5

I pray you have a very blessed Lord's day tomorrow...Shelley

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