Sea Glass and A *Winner*

Hello Sweet Friends

I hope you have enjoyed a Beautiful Weekend

And all the Blessing of Family and Friends

I mentioned last month that I was on the hunt

For Sea Glass

I had received a piece from a friend of a friend

Who lives on The Islands

And sent a special little piece of sea glass to me

It started my little obsession with sea glass

I guess because it reminds me so much

Of my childhood, living so close to the beach

I had a couple of blog friends

Who said they would send me pieces of sea glass

Friday I received a Very Special Package from

Valery Anne in Hampshire England

Valery Anne and I shared a few emails

She said she had many pieces of sea glass

And she wanted to share a few with me

Oh My

Was I surprised when this beautifully

Hand Created Box came filled with

Gorgeous pieces of sea glass and a few miniature shells

Not only did Valery Anne Bless me

With a wonderful assortment of Sea Glass

She also made the adorable box to keep it safe

While being shipped across the pond

Valery Ann Blogs at Valery Anne Designs

And Butterfly Challenge

She is very creative and talented

I am So Very Grateful for the Blessing of this

Beautiful Assortment of Sea Glass and Shells

They will be kept on display in my Beachy Office

And Now

The Winner of my 8 ~ 800 ~ GiveAway

Noreen who blogs at Life Blessings

Noreen has become a dear blogging friend

And it seems only fitting that she would be announced

As the winner on the day I posted about Sea Glass

Because it was her friend who sent me my

Very first piece from Hawaii

Noreen, Congratulations

I'll have your package in the mail on Monday!

If you have a few spare pieces of Sea Glass

They sure would have a great new home with me

May you have a week Blessed

With JOY!!

8 ~ 800 ~ GiveAway

Hi Sweet Friends

You have heard it said:

'The older we get, the faster time flies'

I tend to agree

I have been blogging for 8 years this month

And today is my 800th post

Though my blogging has taken many twists and turns

I have met so many wonderful friends

Over that time span

To Celebrate

I'm giving a few things away

Many of you are beginning to put your

Patriotic decorations together

Since Memorial day is soon

As well as Flag Day

And Independence Day

I thought I'd put together a little

Patriotic Give Away

Everything in this post is being

Packaged up and sent out to one lucky winner

2 dish cloths

4 Flag note cards with envelopes

1 scented sachet

1 cute red clock

How can it be shipped to you

Well, just leave a comment on this post

I'll randomly draw 1 winner on Sunday evening

That's it!

Thank you for sharing 1 post or 8 years

With me as we all navigate Life together

You are my inspiration and encouragement

Blessings to YOU

{10} December Daily ~ Winners

Hi Sweet Friends,

The Big day has arrived
The winners revealed

After I share a couple of little cuties
 

I found the above ornament last year after Christmas

But forgot I had it until the other day

I put it on my desk

I think it's cute and makes me smile

Although I have pierced ears

I found these cute nativity earrings

And even tho they are clip on

I still think I will enjoy wearing them 

Over the next couple weeks

And Now

I set these three gifts out on my dining table

As I prepared to draw names 

For the GiveAway

I am So happy to announce the winners are:

Carol from Oasis in the Desert

Won the first prize

Lorraine from Flower Lady

Won the second prize

Rose from Musings, Meanderings and Merriment

Won the third prize


Ladies, I will have your packages in the mail Friday
I hope you receive them quickly
And in time to enjoy them over the next few weeks

It is always a pleasure to read your comments
And know that you have visited my blog
You all bless my heart
And I wish I could give every one of you a special gift

For now,
Please accept my cyber hugs and wishes
For a Merry and Bright Christmas

Blessings to All
 

{9} December Daily ~ Realities

Hi Sweet Friends,

The days are drawing nearer and nearer
To Christmas

Have you gotten everything done
Are you able to stop and truly enjoy the season
I do pray you are not over loaded and burdened with 
A long list of To Do's

The reality is that during this
~ The most wonderful time of the year ~
We tend to over commit 
And find ourselves enjoying less and less

Please take time to 
Know His Presence
During the season

Now,
Another reality is 

I was doing so well on my healthy eating plan

And I had lost 60 pounds

But the events of the past 2 months

Have pushed me to making very poor choices

And the weight is slowly coming back on

SO

YEP

I ordered my NS meals again

I'm praying it will help me get back on track

And get some of those 'stress' pounds back off

Please don't forget to go HERE

And enter my drawing which will be held

Thursday morning

The above items will go to the first name drawn

 

And because I love giving

The above towel and frame 

Will go to the second name drawn


And the above towel and frame
Will go to the third name drawn

So
Make sure you have entered
Because I Want to send a gift to YOU

May you Enjoy The Beauty That Is Christmas

 

{8} December Daily ~ Variety Night

 Hi Sweet Friends,

Reality Tonight?

It was a long and emotional day

You get a variety of photos tonight
As I don't have the mental energy 
To write an organized post

Or - Maybe that's just the norm around here

Here is a photo that I had to retake from 

Yesterday's post

The happy family is no longer a blur

This is part of my 'main' set this year

Each year I choose a different set

To spotlight and display in my entry

I'm keeping this sign on my entertainment center door

Not only do I want to keep Christmas in my heart

But the Joy of the Lord

Although my quilts are out most of the year

I think they are a bit Holiday{ish}

I purchased this sweet

Silver goblet with the bottle brush trees

All blinged up from Becky at Timewashed

Check her out on Etsy

Love her shop and love this special piece

I've purchased a few items from her shop

She's great to work with as well

My small collection of Christmas Books

Love to read them to the grand daughters

This time of year

I actually keep this cute couple out all year

My mom painted them years ago

And they make me smile

They live in the glass section of my entertainment center

Where I can see them all the time

AND ...

I've added another piece
To my GiveAway package
Be sure to go HERE to enter

Thank you so  much for stopping by
As Always
I LOVE reading you comments

May you Be Blessed
 



{5} & {6} December Daily ~ GiveAway

Hi Sweet Friends

I'm already a day behind on my 
December Daily Posts

So,
What should I do?

Host a Give~Away

I am giving away a set of Christmas Dish Towels

As well as this sweet Joy snowman
Plus 
A couple of surprises that I will share with you
Over the next two posts

All you have to do is be a follower of this blog
---------->>>>
Over there toward the bottom of the blog
It says:
Join This Site
Click there and follow :)

Then leave a comment on this post
That you are a follower

Your name will be added to the drawing

I will draw a name on Thursday
And have your gift in the mail on Friday
I do want you to enjoy these little pieces 
Through the Christmas/New Year Season

May You Be Blessed 





A Thank You and Happy Independence Day

I received some Happy Mail on Friday
Thank you to Michele from at
The Nest at Finch Rest

I won her Giveaway
And received these very special
Patriotic Coasters


I really love them
And am using them already
Just in time for July 4th
 Thank You Michele

AND ...

Happy Independence Day
July 4
I LOVE our country
And Love celebrating our flag
 

May God Bless Your Holiday Celebrations
And ...
May God Bless America

 

Carol Update and A Winner

Hi Friends,

 I have a quick update on my blog friend Carol

She received her new liver on Friday

It was a very long day for both she and her nephew

As well as for surgeons and family

As of today

Carol and Brian are both doing well

Brian has been up walking around and 

Getting ready to head home soon

Carol's recover will be a bit slower

But she has been up and is on a diet of clear liquids

Including clear booster protein drinks

She's a trooper and I'm sure she will

Bounce back soon and be healthier

Thank she has been in 14 years

Praising God

Next,

I believe I have finished the mural wall in my back yard

No peeking because my pool is filthy 

So, you'll have to wait 

Until I have time to clean it

And...I just might need to do a bit or touching up

Over the next week or so

But, I'm putting all of my paints and tools Away

It's been a fun challenge

Just Remember

When I do the reveal

I AM NOT AN ARTIST
Just a girl willing to play

Finally

I had my son pick a name from the hat

For my 700th post giveaway

The winner is:

 

Rose

From Musings, Meandering and Merriment from Rose

Congratulations!

Thank you everybody for you kind comments

For loving me through life

And for words of encouragement

They mean so much to me

Blessings for a Beautiful Week Ahead

Prayers for a Friend and The Giveaway

Hi Friends

In the early years of blogging

I met some wonderful friends

While participating in on-line Bible Studies

One of those friends is Carol

Carol is a sweet woman who lives in California

(My home state)

She's married and has a beautiful daughter

She has been waiting for a liver transplant for many years

Well, friends

The time has finally arrived

Carol is in the hospital being prepared

To receive part of her nephew's liver

Transplant is near and dear to my heart

As kidney transplant gave my hubby

An extra 7 years and 7 days of life

Will you please pray with me

As Carol and her nephew have surgery

And go through the recovery process

Updates can be found on Carol's Caringbridge site

HERE

Thank you my dear friends!!

Now, don't forget to go over to my 

700th post to enter the giveaway

Click here -----> 700 GiveAway

 

I will be drawing a name on Sunday afternoon

So, go by and enter to win!

It's a tiny way to say thank you for 

Loving me through 700 blog posts

 

Blessings for the Day

 

Delayed Easter / Giveaway

Hi Friends

Sorry to be a bit delayed in sharing a few Easter Photos

It's been a hectic week

But a good one

Here are just a few of my favs

From a wonderful Easter

And my mom's 79th Birthday celebration

My 3 K's

 

6 of my mom's 12 Great Grands

 

I think they wanted to find a few eggs

Or, maybe it was the candy :)

 

I think they found enough

 

My mom's birthday was Saturday

So we celebrated on Easter

 

Mom with 6 tired and sugared up greats

 

The REAL EASTER Message

Had 'Sunday' not happened

We would have no hope

YET

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." 1 Peter 1:3

Praise God for HOPE!!

Don't forget to go HERE and enter to win my 

700th post giveaway!!!!

Have a Blessed Week Ahead!

 

A 700 GiveAway

Hi Friends,

I pray you all enjoyed a beautiful Easter

And are being blessed with a fabulous week

700

What is 700?

The number of posts here on the Blog

This blog has been all over the place 

In the years I have written those 700 posts

Starting off with Bible Studies and Book Reviews

You've walked me through

The ups and downs of life

You've prayed as I journeyed through grief

After losing my husband

You've read announcements of 

A child's wedding and the births of grandchildren

Read about a child's medical issues

Prayed me through my own health scares

You've read about job changes and 

Seen photos of DIY projects

Some of you are newer readers

And others have been around for many of those 700 posts

I'm so grateful for your comments

Words of encouragement

Words of wisdom

And words of Insight

YOU are the reason I continue to tweak my blog and post

Today, I'm not sure where the next phase of blogging

Will lead this girlie

But I sure do hope you come along for the ride

In honor of YOU

I am giving away a little prize package

Journal

Notepad

An assortment of greeting cards from one of my 

favorite cards makers

(Melanie Dorsey Designs on Etsy)

A few Tags

AND

Once I choose a winner

I will add 2 gifts chosen especially for the winners personality

I will only know what those two gifts will be

After I chose the winner next weekend

Thank you for hanging out with me

During my life journey to Find JOY

In the everyday things of life

YOU are JOY to me

All you have to do to enter the giveaway

Is to leave a comment down below where it says "Comments"

That's it!!

I can't wait to share another 700 JOY-filled posts with you!!