*Just bring it to me*

"Bring them here to me." Matthew 14:18

"Mo-om," my eight-year-old son calls from the living room where he is putting together a toy, "I can't do this!"I am in my room crocheting. I say back to him...."If you can't do it....Just bring it to me."
And in a whoosh, I hear God's still small voice......coming in on the heels of what I have just spoken aloud. "Isn't that what I say to you?" He reminds me.

When I am overwhelmed: "If you can't do it, just bring it to Me."
When I am angry: "If you can't do it, just bring it to Me."
When I am hurting: "If you can't do it, just bring it to Me."
When I am confused: "If you can't do it, just bring it to Me."

Thousands of years ago....the disciples faced a situation they couldn't do. They couldn't feed 5000 men and their families lunch even though the people were hungry. They knew that allowing them to leave would mean missing a great ministry opportunity... but their resources were sorely lacking.
And then one little boy stood up and offered his lunch. Jesus responded, "Bring them here to me." He took that meager offering—the tiniest bit offered in faith—and multiplied it beyond anyone's expectations.

I need God to do that for me every day. When I think that I can't do something, I need to faithfully take what little I can do and place it in His hands. And then I need to stand back and watch Him multiply my humble offering into something amazing.
What are you feeling like you can't do today?Take on a challenge God is calling you to?
Respond to a ministry opportunity even though it is scary?
Stay in a marriage that looks over from where you're standing?
Persevere in your efforts to pay off debt?
Offer forgiveness to someone who hurt you?
Whatever it is, know this: You are right. You can't do it. So bring whatever it is to Him. Picture yourself offering it up, just like that little boy's lunch. Then stand back and prepare to be amazed.

Dear Lord, I praise You for being my burden bearer. Thank You for always taking my "I can'ts" and transforming them through Your power and Your blessings. Help me to remember not to be anxious or worried when I face difficulties, but to simply bring my issues to You again and again. In Jesus' Name, Amen.



hugs.....
love............
blessings..........
.::Tam::.

**The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.
~ Proverbs 10:22**

Fun Friday.........

Today I'm just going to take this post and share a few fun things....
The first item is what I made a dear dear friend for an Amigurumi Swap.

Coffee Cup Canister Amigurumi

top view with lid on.

top view with lid off and creamer packets inside.
side view with lid on

The next couple items are from lovely ladies on Crochetville that are playing along in the "Holiday in July" RAOK.

Apple Coaster Set from my IN elf

T-Shirt from WV with several patterns and yummy coffee from my WV elf

Gift giving is so much fun!!!!!

Thank you so much to my elves............ I love my goodies!

hugs...........

love.....................

blessings.....................

.::Tam::.

**The Lord doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.
~ 1 Samuel 16:7,**

Thankful Thursday........

A while back... I had challenged everyone to list 25 things they were Thankful for on their blogs... or email around a Thankful list to family and friends. Well here it is the day after my Birthday and I thought was a great Thursday to do it again.So whatcha say everyone................ Share your Thanks with your family and friends... show God that you appreciate all you have even through all the trials you may be enduring!
I am Thankful for...
1) God's love!!!!!!
2) my husband that God has blessed me with ... that spoils me rotten!
3) my wonderfully beautiful children!
4) my sweet little grandbabies!
5) a very heavy coin purse. (I'll always have something to share)
6) Coffee................. hehehe... you all knew that was coming!
7) all my family.... near and far! They each are a blessing to me in their own individual ways.
8) every trial that comes my way. (the learning a growing I receive from them only bring me closer to my Father in Heaven)
9) birthday dinner's to Red Lobster with my guys! (it just brings a smile to my face)
10) unfolded blankets and toys not put away. (sometimes having fun is more important than a tidy house)
11) muddy driveways. (footprints of God's creatures are easily seen... so to remind us He is there)
12) my love for crafting. ( I love making handmade things for folks... its so heartwarming)
13) eggs for dinner and cold pizza for breakfast!
14) my children still loving to sit in my lap... no matter how old they are. (yes even the 27 yr olds)
15) all the men and women of our Armed Forces!!!
16) being able to be a Stay-at-home-mom!
17) beautiful fluffy snow days watching the boys build snowmen and have snowball fights as I prepare a pitcher of hot cocoa to warm them when come in and tell of all the fun they were having,
18) plenty of food in my refrigerator.
19) sun rises and sun sets!
20) gentle reminders from God that only He is perfect!
21) $5 in the laundry......(cuz that means the boys are getting a trip to the ice cream shop after lunch!
22) my boys suggesting cereal for dinner after a long day.
23) standing in a long line at the store. (its a nice time to meet a new friend and share God)
24) roasting hotdogs and marshmallows over a campfire in the back yard.
25) storms that knock the electricity out..... (what a better time to play shadow puppets)

Well......... that was pretty easy........... your turn!
Have a Thankful Thursday!!!

hugs..........
love...................
blessings...............
.::Tam::.

**This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24**

Happy Birthday to me...... Happy Birthday to me...

Happy Birthday..... Happy Birthday.......................

Happy Birthday to me!

yep............ I'm older. I'm sure I dont act it...... hehheheee
So......... today will start out with an early breakfast with my mom. She is taking me to Crackle Barrel. Then off to Hobby Lobby for some fun shopping.
I'll head home to my guys so we can make 'very mini' pizzas for dinner.
Maybe if they feel up to it......... I can talk them into a game or two of Wii Bowling! That would be a fun way to end the day.

You know ........ I have to say........ even though its been 4 yrs since daddy died.......... it still made me sad to wake up this morning and not find a 4am 'Happy Birthday' email from him.
I miss that silly old man so much!

Well........... I'm off to get ready to go start my day with mom.
you all have a GREAT day!
btw.............. the Tournament Bracket in the previous post has been updated.
OUR BOYS WON LAST NIGHT........... we hold tight in the Winners Bracket!!!

huge hugs....

lots of love.......

and bountiful blessings.......

.::Tam::.

Its League Tournament Time.......................

For any family and friends that want to be kept up to date with how Patrick's team is doing this week in Tournaments... I will update each day after we play.

The Nehawka Angels are seeded #1.......................
those boys ROCK!

if you click on the bracket form... you can get a larger view to see how the boys are doing.

hugs......
love...........
blessings..............
.::Tam::.


*Continued prayers for Michael would be greatly appreciated!!!!*


**Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don't let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin. Psalm 19:13**

Happy Birthday America....

God Bless,
.::Tam::.

Freebie Friday.....

Infant Beanie
By: Tammy Carlton

Yarn: Baby Sport

Hook size: I

Skill level:

Stitches used: chain, double crochet, slip stitch, double crochet front post, double crochet back post.

Cap

Rnd 1: ch 4, 11dc in 4th ch from hook, sl st to top of ch 4 to join (12 dc)
Rnd 2: ch3, dc in same st. 2dc in each dc around, sl st to top of ch 3 to join (24dc)
Rnd 3: ch 3, 2dc in next dc, *dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc*, *repeat* , join with sl st to top of ch 3 (36dc)
Rnd 4: ch 3, dc in each dc around, join with sl st to top of ch 3
Rnd 5-9: repeat rnd 4

Brim
Rnd 10: ch2, dcbp around same st as ch 2, *dcfp around next dc, dcbp around next dc*, *repeat* , join with sl st to top of dcbp.

Note: This is a fun cap to use for scraps. Color changes can be fun and inventive.
This particular cap had one color change at Rnd 10 for the brim.
You may go up or down in hook sizes to change the size of the beanie slightly to fit preemies to 3mo. old

hugs........

love.............

blessings............

.::Tam::.

**A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. 1 Corinthians 12:7**