Testing more patterns.........

Yep.... keepin' busy with testing patterns. :) This comes from a Kitchen set that CroJulee over on the 'ville is putting together. Its the front of a Hotpad........ * Sunflower Hotpad* This is called ......... *Petal 6point Round Ripple* Another lovely lady over at the 'ville let me help her test this out.....I'm 15 rounds out on it and its working pretty good. There seems to be a bit of puckering right in the center.... but I have confidence she will work that out! Its a really neat idea to a round ripple!

hugs....love... & blessings

.::Tam::.

— Matthew 22:36-38 — "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment.

Glorious Day.......by Casting Crowns

One day when Heaven was filled with His praises
One day when sin was as black as could be
Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin
Dwelt among men, my example is He
Word became flesh and the light shined among us
His glory revealed

Living, He loved me
Dying, He saved me
Buried, He carried my sins far away
Rising, He justified freely forever
One day He’s coming
Oh glorious day, oh glorious day

One day they led Him up Calvary’s mountain
One day they nailed Him to die on a tree
Suffering anguish, despised and rejected
Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He
Hands that healed nations, stretched out on a tree
And took the nails for me

One day the grave could conceal Him no longer
One day the stone rolled away from the door
Then He arose, over death He had conquered
Now He’s ascended, my Lord evermore
Death could not hold Him, the grave could not keep Him
From rising again
One day the trumpet will sound for His coming
One day the skies with His glories will shine
Wonderful day, my Beloved One, bringing
My Savior, Jesus, is mine



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sometimes a song is the best devotional for the day.
God Bless you my friends
hugs... love & blessings
.::Tam::.

Testing Patterns.............

I've been staying busy with getting some testing time in..............
I've been volunteering to help test patterns so that I can keep my hands and mind busy during this crazy time around me of family and friends dealing with health issues.

This is still in progress... but I got enough of the pattern tested to conclude its a great pattern.
Its called .... Down in the Valley round ripple. The very sweet lady that allowed me to help test... is working on another version of this............. I hope to test that one too! :)



This is a really neat tote bag that I tested for a super sweet lady and awesome friend!
Its called........... Stash Busting Tote.

And this................... is a really cute summer top for a little girl. I figured with having 4 granddaughters... this would be a great pattern to have on hand.

Its called .........Madeline's Breezy Summer Top. I made this one in a size 2

I'll post links to the patterns as they start to put them up.

hugs... love ... & blessings

.::Tam::.

Keepin' busy..........

I have been getting plenty of crochet time in. I sit and crochet at the hospital all day while visiting with hubby.
Back when Michael was hurting so bad from this relapse... Ken and I bought him a special teddy bear. We named him Thinagain. Thinagain's job was to keep Michael encouraged that the water weight would come off and he would be thin again. Well..... Michael may be 12 yrs old... but Thinagain is he BEST friend. He goes everywhere with us. So the other day... "Thinagain" told me he was cold at night and needed a blanket. How could I say no to a cute little teddy bears face.
So............. I made him a blanket............ I tried to make it look somewhat like honeycomb. :)


Well........ Thinagain has a friend.......... David's tiny little big eyed monkey.... apparently he needed a blanket too.......... heheheehehe :)

hugs... love .. and blessings to all!
.::Tam::.

~*~ hubby gets to come home today~*~ Praise God!

God is amazing................

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Good Evening my friends and family............

I'm here to update you all with good news! The doctors have done all kinds of tests... taken samples of blood and whatever was in Ken's lungs .....they came back telling us they really dont know what it was. They know now that it wasnt fungal.... but are just guessing that its bacteria.
His temp has been normal for days.... the last CT scan showed the little spots on his lungs to be Gone.. and the bigger one is half its size now. Shrink spot.. shrink!!!
They have decided to take him off all IV's and start him on oral meds. If he does well through the day and night.. .he will get to go home tomorrow! Praise God! Prayers are answered!

Thank you to everyone that has been so supportive with prayers .... and all the love sent our way!



hugs..... love ... & blessings
.::tam::.
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Donkey Basketball.........

Yep............. you read the title correct. Our High School had a fun game of Donkey Basketball for entertainment and fundraising.


I took the boys to watch... and we had a good night of giggles. The game was to actually play basketball while riding a donkey.
Here are a couple of our Cheerleaders trying to get on their donkeys... pass the ball and make a shot. Too funny!
UhOh... donkeys dont want to go...................... hahahahhaaaa

And here are some teachers.........wondering how they got themselves talked into this.... heheheee

hugs... love & blessings

.::Tam::.

Freebie Friday..........

Found this really neat granny stripe afghan.......... thought I would share. Would be great for baby... .or just for Easter.

click here for pattern
Granny Baby Stripes Blanket

hugs... love... blessings & enjoy

.::Tam::.

UPDATE.... and contined prayers needed.....

Evening all..........
finally home from a long day..... so thought I would stop in and update you all.

My son Christopher is finally home after a very long day of heart cath testing and CT scans. They have determined that he has pericarditis .... which is inflammation of tissue surrounding the heart. He is on meds and rest!

Ken had a scope done today... the spots on his lungs are getting bigger and they have to find out what they are. We wont know the answers to the tests until tomorrow.

My son Michael is one week away from being in remission from this recent Nephrotic relapse. I'm watching him real close. I cant have him worry about his dad.

okay... I'm exhausted.
I'm gonna sit and crochet for a while..... have a great night all.... sleep well.
Thank you all for you love and prayers!


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

More Prayers needed please............

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