Another Tote tested...........

Yep... Another great tote designed by Sue (aka:TurtleLvr) I was given the honor to test! :) This is called "Diamond Bands" Its a lovely tote.... easy to make as long as you have pretty good knowledge of the spike stitch. I have colors already picked out to make another one! :)

Thanks so much Sue for letting me test this!

Pattern can be found here on Ravelry or here on Etsy.

hugs... love & blessings

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God is on Your Side

"The Lord will fight for you." Exodus 14:14

I read these words and draw in a deep breath. I need them right now. Don't we all? Oh, we may not go to war.

But we fight...for relationshipsfor dreams

We battle...against illness and against discouragement. I think of you staring at the screen, perhaps feeling your strength is small. Oh, yes, I know what that's like.

But victory isn't up to us. And those words you sometimes hear? "You're not worth fighting for." They're a lie. Nothing more.

This is the truth from the heart of One who calls you His own:

You are loved.

You are worth fighting for.

You are even worth dying for.

So go into your day, strong friend, knowing that nothing can defeat you.

You've already won. ~*~ hg

hugs...love... & blessings

.::Tam::.

Freebie Friday.........

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hugs... love & blessings

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Granny a Day back in March CAL...........

2 days worth the Granny Squares............ 4 days worth................

Day 6..........

Day 10..........

13 squares..... 13 days..........

Day 19 ................. and alot of yarn to play with..........

Woo Hoo........ gettin' close............. 30 squares............ one more day...........

Day 31............bordered........... and FINISHED!

hugs...love... & blessings

.::Tam::.

Just about done...........

Remember this tote a few posts back? Well.......... All I have left is to line it now. I have the little goodies done that I wanted to send with it. And here they are.......... a Hook holder and a Coin purse....... I think they came out nice... the zipper adds a nice touch to the coin purse and makes it more secure for not losing your money. :) hugs....love & blessings .::Tam::.

First Baseball practice of the season........

for Patrick...................... yay!!!

He'll be playing for the Jr Legion this year! Big Boy time! I'm so excited for him! Of course I LOVE watching my boys play baseball... so I'm excited for all of them!

It was really windy and cool at practice... but boy was it awesome to see the gloves out and hear that sound of the ball hit the bat and get caught in the glove! I cant wait for nicer days of practice for Michael and David! I'm anxious to see those two out their dustin' off the ol' gloves and bats! :)

hugs.... love & blessings

.::Tam::.

Track Season has begun............

Wrestling is over and Track has started. Here is Patrick (far right - black shorts) with a couple of buddies as they were getting ready to warm up for their first Medley .... one mile Patrick on the far left coming in to pass the baton... in the Sprint Medley.

Patrick on the right taking the pass of the baton in the 1600 relay.

Brrrrrrrrrrr.... was very chilly!

hugs...love... & blessings

.::Tam::.

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

Testing another awesome pattern for CroJulee over at the 'ville. Still workin' on this one............... added some to it... .I'm liking it! May donate this to the NICU.

This is just a pic of one of my favorite quick simple dishcloth patterns. Made this up to send to a friend with a couple other goodies.

This is another "Stash Buster Tote" that was designed by TurtleLvr over on the 'ville. This one is going to a friend with some little extras as soon as I get the little extras done. :)

Thanks for stoppin' in and takin' a peek.

hugs...love... & blessings

.::Tam::.

A solid friendship............

Friendships are among our most valuable assets. Acquiring quality companions, who laugh with us in good times and stand by us during trials, requires shared commitment and an investment of time and energy.

We must be transparent and be honest with friends and encourage them to be truthful in return. To preserve a healthy bond, we can’t hide hurts or feelings of rejection they may have caused. Transparency that is tied to accountability can also help make each individual a better person. A solid relationship allows each party to gently point out errors in the other’s life and offer loving correction.

Genuine friendship takes time to develop. We must be willing to put aside other obligations and give priority to moments spent together. A generous portion of our time with each other should be spent talking about our thoughts and desires and also asking questions to prompt our friend to open up. This type of conversation allows a glimpse into the other person’s heart and mind.

Everyone likes to feel appreciated. Expressing thanks when friends are helpful will remind them that we’re grateful to have them in our life. We affirm our love when we communicate how much we enjoy a certain aspect of their personality or remember an occasion that’s special to them.

Being a good friend is a way to serve the Lord. He designed us to be in relationship with others, so we should give our best to every companion God places in our life.

hugs...love... & blessings

.::Tam::.

Are you leading your family and friends?

Precious friends, The Lord delights in you! How greatly is His love expressed in giving to us our children, loaned to us from the Lord Himself to stay with us for a while. So precious they are to God! In a short time we in turn must give them back to Him. The greatest gift we can leave with them is a legacy found in Jesus Christ. Yet, so many times we get caught up in that which is urgent that we forget what is important. Have we led our family to Christ? Are they assured of a place in heaven? At times we don't even want to think of it, for it saddens our hearts to say goodbye. Yet, each one of us must release the hand we love, for death is an unfortunate part of life. Those who place their faith in Jesus will have their home in heaven. But the soul of the unbeliever will plunge into eternity in a state of terror, as hell rises up to meet him! All throughout the scriptures we are warned of the reality of hell. Its pages cry out to us repeatedly to turn from our sinful ways while there is still forgiveness and hope. Yet, so many people are disillusioned into thinking that they don't mind going to hell since all their friends will be there. My friend, let me in on you a secret... "There are no friendships in hell." No friend who understands the agony of hell would desire any of their friends to go there. If we could lift the lid of the pit of hell even for a moment and see the souls of the lost dying in their sins, it would make us vomit! We would run to warn our loved ones lest they also come to this place.

Think of your children... Have you wept for their souls? Weep for them now, for what good will your tears do at the judgement when they are plunged into it's fire? Could you bear the thought of seeing them knowing that you have failed to warn them?! Break our hearts, oh God! Let our tears flow while they are still ours to hold, pulling our loved ones out of the pit of damnation to bring them to Christ who can save them. Tonight, I challenge you to gather your family and lead their souls to Christ. It will be the greatest investment that you'll ever make. One that will last for eternity.

Now is the time... Today is the day of Salvation. The Scripture says, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." ~ Romans 3:23 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." ~ Romans 10:9 Don't fall asleep without Jesus until you are assured of a place in heaven. Tonight, if you would like to receive the gift of eternal life first you must believe in the Lord. You have to ask for your sins to be forgiven and put your trust in the Lord. There's only one way to heaven and that's through the Lord Jesus. That's God's wonderful plan of salvation.

hugs...love.... & blessings

.::Tam::.