International Crochet Day........

Grab your yarn and hook away

It's International Crochet Day.

Afghans, doilies, hats and more,

Wear them, show them, cover the floor.

Black and White, Red and Blue,

Orange, Purple and Turquoise too.

Every color and every shade,

Every piece you've ever made.

Break out the WIPs and brandish your hooks,

Don't forget those pattern books.

It's International Crochet Day

Hookers unite, it's time to play!!! hoc

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hugs.....

love..........

blessings........

.::Tam::.

9-11 We Remember...

Thoughts of the day that changed U.S. history forever. May they rest in peace!
Terror rode the planes,

as they flew through the sky

Innocents on board had no help,

were afraid they might die

As they flew toward eternity,

death was riding too

Many were scared,

They knew not what to do

Some clung to each other,

with their heads bowed in prayer

Others called loved ones,

to let them know they cared

The planes struck the twin towers,

Washington and a Pennsylvania field,

Destruction and death reigned supreme

in that disastrous scene

Heros were born that day,

families were torn apart

Such turmoil and grief,

filled our nations breaking hearts

We commemorate their kindred spirits

as seasons come and go

Ever mindful of what was lost,

as onward we proudly go

God Bless!!!

Praise Report..........

We have good news from the Doctors... Michael's blood test show his levels to be Good!

So we are lowering his prednizone 5 more ml. Thank you God for taking such good care of Michael ... through a bug bite... and a cold............ we are looking at positive movement to getting Michael off the prednizone and back in to remission!

As we move over the next few weeks of tapering off the medicine........ we are praying for continued healing so that we can celebrate with a NACHO NIGHT! Michael has been waiting for homemade Nachos for so long................ we are possibly 6 weeks away from him getting to sink his teeth into serious Nacho goodness.......... heheheeee

Thank you to everyone that has kept Michael in their thoughts and prayers!

huge hugs........

lots of love........

and bountiful blessings............

.::Tam::.

Let God............

Humans are strange - most want to 'hang on' to everything, their old clothes, old notes, old acquaintances that might not have associated with them in decades , and everything that might put a stress on their lives. They just don't recognize the need to 'let go' and 'let God' rule their lives.

We humans want to be "in control" of our lives - never let go of any aspect. I've been told by other Christians that GOD gives us control of our lives. DOES HE?

Psalm 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd ; I shall not want.

Ezekiel 34:12 As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day.

John 10:14 I am the good shepherd , and know my sheep, and am known of mine. 15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.

I believe that God gives us a control to a certain extent, that he provided us with GRACE through faith to accept salvation offered to us. Then, as Christians, He is our Shepherd and leads us through paths of righteousness, through the thick and thin, where, if we put our full trust in him, we are never hurt or burned. Just like God used an earthquake to loosen the prison doors for Paul and Silas, he will do it for you. And just as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were delivered from the fiery furnace, with protection from the Son of God in the fire, he will deliver you from the same kind of hurt. We only have to trust him completely.

Psalm 18:30 As for God , his way [is] perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

Psalm 62:8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

Proverb 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.


I Timothy 4:10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God , who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

Let us remember that God is the Alpha and Omega, the Author and the Finisher of our faith. We need to rely upon him for our every day spiritual walk as well as our earthly walk among men and unbelievers. When we show forth a Godly way of living, then we will be rewarded by God. He is a keeper of his blessed promises.

II Corinthians 1:20 For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.

Start with something small........ let God handle it......... you will find such relief.. peace and knowledge that you will be anxious to give it ALL to Him!!! He will put you in places you need to be ... bless you with things that you otherwise didn't think would happen... and set a peace in your heart like you have never known before!

have a wonderfully God filled day!!!

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

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** All the ends of the world Shall remember and turn to the Lord, And all the families of the nations Shall worship before You. ~ Psalm 22:27**

Just Utterly cute stuff...............

Remember these 'cow' Kitchen Britches I posted about in a previous post? Well........ I made a tote bag for that same lovely lady that is also 'cow' themed. heheheheeee
I sure hope she likes them. They should be arriving at her place today or tomorrow. I cant wait to see what she thinks.... :)

found nice 'cow' fabric to line the tote with!

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**

Internet issues................

**beautiful view from my craft room window**

Sorry for being away so much lately.............. the Internet is acting up and I lose connection to some sites and my email wont work for some periods of time. I type this is hoping it will make it to my blog......................... So before I get kicked off.......... I wanted to say HI to everyone and I hope to post more soon!!!

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

Little Show & Share........

Taking up a post just to do a little showing off................

here is a pair of socks I just made myself this week. I love this yarn!

These are something new and fun I have been doing for gifts! I call them Kitchen Britches.

These are simply made up of two granny square type dishcloths made from cotton yarn... folded and tacked together with ribbon.

This pair of Kitchen Britches was made for a dear lady over on the 'ville as part of a swap I put together for her. She collects cows ... so thought these would be fitting.

This pair of Kitchen Britches along with the one below is for another lovely lady over on the 'ville... collecting dishcloths for a friend of hers.

Thanks for stopping by.

have a Wonderful weekend!!!

hugs.....

love......

blessings.........

.::Tam::.

**Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock. Isaiah 26:4 **

But the Lord...........

**"But the LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD still rules from heaven. He watches everyone closely, examining every person on earth." Psalm 11:4**

"But the Lord" is a powerful phrase. The word "but" is a conjunction and used in this sentence it means "contrary to." (can you tell I spent time helping one of my boys with English homework recently? hehehee... I sound all smart now. ) Contrary to what though? In the verses of Psalm 11, David proclaims how he trusts the Lord for his protection. He followed his proclamation with the details of how the wicked are preparing their weapons for attack against him. Then he belts out the transition statement of power: But the Lord........

Maybe you feel like King David. You have been surrounded by the Lord's protection in the past. You have marveled at His work in your life, however, in this present season of life you feel as if the enemy is stocking his armory against you. It seems Satan spends his days sharpening the arrows and stringing his bow.

Regardless of his current circumstances, David could be assured of two certainties: the Lord is in His Holy Temple and the Lord still rules from heaven. Oh, the peace this must have given King David. God is constant.

This statement of power can fill you and help you look at your life through a different set of eyes. In the midst of downsizing or divorce, buyouts or payoffs, layoffs or let downs, illness, disappointments and despair, we can count on the same two certainties as the great King David. We can put our faith in the certainty that the Lord is in His Holy Temple and the Lord still rules from heaven. Oh, the peace this can bring to us. Rest in the peace this statement of power offers and don't look back.

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

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Please Pray for Michael. He has been home for two days now with a cold! Most of you all know.. this is the LAST thing Michael needs right now!!!
Thank you so much!


**But joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper, whose hope is in the Lord their God. Psalm 146:5 **

Spread His word..........

As Christians, we are commanded by God to go into all the world and spread the gospel!

**Mark 16:15 He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. 16Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.**

One way to do this is to give your testimony about what God has done in your life. Just telling people your story may touch the heart of someone who thought that there was no hope for them, and help them to understand that there is hope in Jesus Christ. Even though it's hard to talk to people sometimes, we must remember that God is with us every step of the way, and will give us words to say when we start witnessing to people. Every day God opens windows of opportunity and gives us a chance to help someone, lets take advantage of these opportunities every chance we get.

Your waiter or waitress when out to eat.
The person in front or behind you in line at the store.
Parents while waiting for the kids after school.
The person at the gas pump next to you while you fill up your cars.
Online with friends or family.

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

To my love............

Ken...........

I love you!!! Can you believe how the years have just flown by?!

Thank you for being my husband... my love... my best friend!

Our children couldnt have asked for a better dad EVER! They are the good hearted people because of you!

I LOVE YOU SWEETHEART!

have a Great day today!

Love,

T