Day #30 ~

Well…….. we’ve reached the end of our “30 days of being thankful” I think this last 30 days has been a good ‘head start’ to continue to practice being Thankful each and every day… through good and bad…. Happy and sad…. Easy and tough!
Today is the last of this 30 days…. But the beginning of another 30 days!
I am so very Thankful for these last 30 days! To look back… you can see the good days and the bad days… but in all there was so much to be thankful for!
Today is not just the last of this ’30 days’ but the last day of Michael being on full time meds. Yep… he tested negative this morning for spilling protein. The weaning off the meds begins! Praise you God!
So… today….I’m THANKFUL for Michael being on the road to remission… getting 12 dozen + cookies made yesterday for tomorrow…. Having a mother/daughter day with my mom and daughter today…. Fresh coffee…. Grocery lists…. Dryer fluffing clothes…. Alarm clocks… travel arrangements all made for Christmas vacation…. Another craft item sale… enjoying my sitting room every morning in peace and quiet while others still sleep…. Trash pick up day…. High School Wrestling season… a dear friend squeezing in a sort of emergency hair cut for Patrick last night…. Knee braces… medicine…. Piggy banks to save money in.. and borrow money from…. crocheting and knitting… being able to put a smile on my “not a morning person” 16yr olds face before he leaves for school….. getting a text from my boys to let me know they made it school safe and sound….. biscuits and gravy day for breakfast at school for my boys (that’s their favorite)….. small towns…. Country livin’…. Good friends … great family… and GOD for giving it all to us!
~*~ Have a Fantastic Friday… a Wonderful Weekend… and be Thankful for another 30 days!!!!~*~ ♥

 

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Day #29 ~

Thankful God said NO
I asked God to take away my habit.
God said, “No”.
It is not for me to take away, but for you to give up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, “No”.
His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, “No”.
Patience is a by-product of tribulations; it isn’t granted, it is earned.
I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, “No”.
I give you blessings; happiness is up to you.
I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, “No”.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, “No”.
You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked God for all things that I might enjoy in life.
God said, “No”.
I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.
I asked God to help me LOVE others as much as He loves me.
God said……
Ahhhhhh, finally you have the idea ♥

 

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Whew.... today is a very busy day of baking cookies!!!  I have 12 dozen cookies to bake today to sell Saturday at the Cougar Classic Wrestling Tournament!  First Tournament of the season.  The wrestling team has been given the opportunity to run the concession stand that day... so to help earn some extra money... some of us moms are baking homemade goodies to sell!   After I get done baking the ones for the tournament... If I have time... I'll make a batch for the boys.  

I'm super excited about the tournament this weekend.  Patrick won the varsity spot in his weight class so he's pretty excited too!   I'm really proud of him!  

I got an order the other day from a lady at the elementary school for a couple Husker beanies!  Yay me!!! 

I think I'm going to try and be a bit more aggressive with my crafts and selling them in 2013..... I have some things I would like to earn and save my money for!  I just hope it works and folks find my crafts good enough!  

 

Okay... need to run kids.............

I have a pot of coffee... an oven and cookie ingredients calling me!

Catch up later

have a GREAT day!

 

hugs...love & blessings,

.::Tam::.

Day #28 ~

Be Thankful…………..
*Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
*Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
*Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow
*Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
*Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.
*Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
*Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made the effort.
*Be thankful for setbacks
It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
*Be thankful for troubles
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.

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Day #27 ~

 Today I’m Thankful for … *Michael losing 4 more pounds and testing ‘trace’ again for protein. *Subbing at the Elementary School today. *Piles of trash ready for trash day. *Hubby bringing home dinner last night. *Getting another pair of slippers crocheted yesterday….even if they still arent for me….lol *Automatic Coffee maker brewing my first pot this morning while I was in the shower. *new pair of reading glasses. *good first day of dieting yesterday. *having a decent ‘hair day’ …lol *pulling clothes from the dryer and putting them on warm. *Jeeps starting up like champs. *ready to have a GREAT day! *God for being HIM!

 

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Day #26 ~

 So very Thankful today for Michael losing 5 more pounds of water weight and tested this morning only spilling a trace of protein. Three more pounds and  two more days of trace or negative and we can start weaning the meds!   THANK YOU GOD!
What a wonderful day… snow flakes in the air… healthy kids….warm house…. New clients and contracts for Ken… reorganized sitting room for me to call my own…. Crocheting more things for more charities… the smell of fresh coffee brewing… hot cocoa …. a new start on my diet ….  4x4 vehicles …. My computer still hangin’ in there J ….  a pillow for my back….  Planning our Christmas vacation …. Patrick’s continued Baseball opportunities …. Footstools … egg sandwiches …. Finding a couple pairs of jeans to give to a friend for her quilting….  GOD’S EVERLASTING LOVE!!!

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oooooooooooooooooooooooh .... its snowing!   How pretty!

Well... got most of the cleaning...rearranging and organizing done I wanted to yesterday!  Thank you to my guys for helping!!!    I now sit in my sitting room off my bedroom typing here with my feet up coffee at hand and my crocheting next to me!  This is so nice!  Last night David and I enjoyed this "found again" space by playing Wii and then watching a movie! 
This morning I was able to get up really early enjoy my coffee... read emails and crochet in my little quiet spot without bothering anyone else! 
Opened the curtains.... as the daylight started to appear and got to see the first snow fall of the year from my bay window.  
Finishing up a pair of slippers then I need to crochet some 12" granny squares to send to a lady wanting to sew them together  for a family with 3 kids that are really struggling for Christmas!  Hope to get alot done for her!
Today is a GREAT DAY!

Catch you all tomorrow!!!
off to make eggs sandwiches for my boys and get a fresh cup of coffee for me!
Have a Marvelous Monday everyone!

hugs...love & blessings,

.::Tam::.

Day #25 ~

THANK YOU GOD!!!  Michael is down another 8lbs from yesterday… 8 more to go!   He’s protein levels are starting to show that they are getting back to normal too!  God is so GOOD!

Being Thankful through trials…… You may have heard it a hundred times, but this time let it soak in and really permeate your faith. God works for our good in ALL things. Not just some of them, or just the good things. He works in ALL of them. This is one of our greatest promises and something to truly be thankful for.

~*~Romans 8:28: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.~*~

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So... today is a good day for rearranging ....cleaning up and organizing.  Here's to hoping it gets accomplished!  :) 
The temps are starting to show that Winter is on its way...brrrr!   I have several crochet items that I want to work on before and after Christmas.  Afghans... slippers... fingerless mitts... scarfs .. .beanies... etc.  All those perfect Winter  items!  
During a period of time when my daughter was living with us... I crowded a bunch of my craft stuff in my sitting room of my bedroom.  I never  did get that all cleaned back up and reorganized... so .... today I hope that will happen.  I want to be able to sit in my sitting room..... watch the snow fall and crochet my little heart out... :)  And of course spend time here blogging!!

I'm off to get a fresh cup of coffee... and get my helpers moving.... :)
Catch you all later!
have a great day!!!

hugs...love & blessings,

.::Tam::.

Day #24 ~

•°*”˜˜”*°•.ƸӜƷ.•°*”˜˜”*°•PRAISE THE LORD FOR HE IS GOOD!
Today I am Thankful for Michael losing 10 more pounds as of this morning. 16lbs to go and he will be back to his original weight. Thank you God for keeping Michael safe and helping him fight though this… Thank you friends and family for all your love and prayers! Keep 'em comin'!
Thankful for *a cold morning so I can make oatmeal for breakfast …. *earning a few dollars here and there for things I crochet….. *Huskers win yesterday…. *Cold Water Brew ..tea….. *my boys all hanging out in my room with me playing games and visiting! …. *a husband that will run to the store for me so I don’t have to get out….. *Blueberry pie in the oven….. *Brownies …. *Coffee…. *vacation time with my family… (this has been so nice!) … *GOD’S MERCY!!! ~*~ Life is good ~*~ •°*”˜˜”*°•.ƸӜƷ.•°*”˜˜”*°•

 

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Day #23 ~

PRAISE GOD…. Michael is down 7 more pounds today!   14 lbs total now!  The edema is letting up… the water is coming off..... 26 more pounds and my baby will be back to original weight and the meds can really kick in to help his kidneys!  
Now that is a GREAT THANKSGIVING!!!  
I am oh so very very Thankful today!!!   Thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend so Michael can continue to keep his feet up…relax … drink tea … and move forward to getting better!  Wrestling season… here he comes!!!!   Thankful for *leftovers to munch on all day!   *quiet days inside to get some Christmas crocheting done!  *for dieting starting Monday and not today…lol   *for COFFEE!   *funny little games on our phones and tablets that the boys play… listening to them makes me giggle!   *for God being so Faithful when we simply Trust!  
Thank you Lord for  showing your love for us through all the good and bad! ♥

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Day #22 ~

 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! 
I started typing this first thing this morning… I’ve continued to add to it through out the day………. And here is my Thanksgiving Thanks  …..So Very Thankful for ………… *oh so beautiful day to celebrate with friends and family…. *Michael losing 7 lbs of water weight today ( Praise God) … *Food cooking and making the house smell oh so good!.... *fresh pot of coffee brewing while I get to sit for a few minutes ….. *my daughter being able to spend the day with us!!! ….. *Being able to put together a low sodium Thanksgiving meal for Michael…. *windows open…. *Family…. *Friends…. *Memories of my daddy as I make his wonderful cranberry relish to share with my family for Thanksgiving dinner…. *chocolate covered cherries (just for you daddy) … *3 hour conversations with my mom on the phone yesterday….. *messy hair-do days….*very messy kitchen full of food and dishes (means we are going to have a great Thanksgiving meal and spending time with the family is more important than cleaning up the mess right now) ….. * Yummy meal (turkey was great and side dishes were just right~which Michael loved) …. * Cleaning up and getting to relax….  *watching my daughter get a nice nap after a long week of work and being a single mom to 3 little ones…. *fresh pot of coffee….* Pumpkin Pie.... *Apple Pie…. *Cherry Pie….*My Navy son and all who serve in our Armed Forces to keep us safe ….*God who forgives you and waits for you!
~*~Our  Thanks at the table at dinner…….. David ~ Thankful his sister got to come spend the day with us.   Michael ~ Thankful he lost 7lbs.  Patrick ~ Thankful his dad is home!  Ken ~ Thankful to be alive and home!   Jamie ~ Thankful for her new job!   Me ~ Thankful I have such a thankful family!
God Bless you all!  I hope you have and continue to have the best day ever!   Eat too much… laugh lots… And give Thanks for all you have…. Which gives Glory to God!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

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hugs...love & blessings,

.::Tam::.

Day #21 ~

Be Thankful …. Stay in the present.
I think the easiest way that we get distracted from how thankful we should be is by living in either the past or the future. Neither of these realities are real, therefore we cannot be thankful. God’s reality is now. We can only experience Him now. And it is only in Him that we can see why we are thankful. ~ Thank you Lord God for today!!! It’s a Great Day!!! ~ ♥

 

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Oh and more Show & Share..............

 

Well... I did it............. I accomplished my goal of making 2 things everyday from the 15th to the 20th to send to a lovely lady that is doing a Hurricane Sandy Charity Drive.

And here they are............. my dozen items I will be mailing her!

 

* 4 beanies

*3 headband/ear warmers

*3 pairs of slippers

*2 pair fingerless mitts

hugs...love & blessings,

.::Tam::.