RIP

My computer is dying & I have no idea when I'll return to post again.
Praying for a new computer...can't write without one. "Til then may blessings abound in your life as you draw nearer to the Lord.

Shalom,
Connie

The 3 B's

THE BUZZARD --

If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner. The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of 10 to 12 feet. Without space to run, as is its habit, it will not even attempt to fly, but will remain a prisoner for life in a small jail with no top.

THE BAT--

The ordinary bat that flies around at night, a remarkable nimble creature in the air, but it cannot take off from a level place. If it is placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is shuffle about helplessly and, no doubt, painfully, until it reaches some slight elevation from which it can throw itself into the air. Then, at once, it takes off like a flash. 

THE BUMBLEBEE-- 

A bumblebee, if dropped into an open glass tumbler, will be there until it dies, unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at the top, but persists in trying to find some way out through the sides near the bottom. It will seek a way where none exists, until it completely destroys itself. –

PEOPLE-- 

In many ways, we are like the buzzard, the bat, and the bumblebee. We struggle about with all our problems and frustrations, never realizing that all we have to do is look up! That's the answer, the escape route and the solution to any problem... just look up! –

Sorrow looks back, 

Worry looks around, 

But faith looks up! 

Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, and trust in our Creator, who loves us.

 [Author unknown]

On Hold

Due to pending surgery this site is on hold.

Connie

ABCs to Inspire

The smile is the lighting system of the face 

and the heating system of the heart.

~ ~ ~

p-moan-ia needs p=medicine:

          patience - stay focused

          perfection - meeting goals requires work

          persistance - determination

          perseverance - continuing in spite of difficulties

          pride - not quitting the above p's

                                                 - from Twelve Golden Threads

                                                   by Aliske Webb

~ ~ ~

Before speaking ask yourself: t-h-i-n-k

  Is it true?

     Is it helpful?

        Is it inspiring?

           Is it necessary?

              Is it kind?

~ ~ ~

     

Oops in the Positive

 Image courtesy of pamsclipart.com  

God does not require you to succeed; 

He only requires that you try.

                                                                               ~Mother Teresa

Remember, we all stumble...

everyone of us.  

That's why

it's a comfort to go

hand in hand. 

                                                        ~Emily Kimbrough

"If someone is too tired to give you a smile,

leave one of your own, because no

one needs a smile as much as those

who have none to give."

                                                                                              
- Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch

       From my fellow knitters:

*Mistakes are what make things truly unique and one of a kind."

*There are no mistakes in my work, only additions of character."

Many years ago I visited a Roman villa with wonderful mosaic floors laid down in about 200AD. The guide pointed out a mistake and said that mosaic workers always made a deliberate mistake because only their gods were perfect.

What did someone else call these errors? Angel kisses!

Someone else noted that these errors are what make handmade things human--that is my way of saying it.

Mistakes are just designer elements!

Native americans always leave a mistake to let the evil spirits out.
 I have always thought that was a good idea and sometimes I leave more than one for good measure.

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.

~ Scott Adams, 'The Dilbert Principle'

It isn't the fact of making a start, it's the sticking that counts, I'll say. 

It's the fellow that knows not the meaning of fail,
but hammers and hammers away.

Whenever you think you've come to the end,

 and you're beaten as bad as can be, 

remember that diamonds are chunks of coal. 

They stuck to their jobs, you see.

                                                          - Clark R. Gilbert

An old man said,

“Erasers are made for those who make mistakes.”

A youth replied,

“Erasers are made for those who are

willing to correct their mistakes!” 

Attitude matters!

~ Unknown

I quote others to better express myself.  
May you be blessed with an extra smile or two today.

Connie

P.S. the errors in formatting are not the fault of the writer.                                                                     

                          

 

                                                      

Daily Dose of Tranqulity

The pressures of daily life can be maddening—not to mention health threatening. Breaking away from your daily routine for a dose of tranquilty can help ward off stress.

Although there is no recommended daily allowance of tranquility, here’s a prescription to get you started.

  Browse through a local museum, library or art gallery.
  

Do 5 minutes of stretching exercises.

Jot down all the things that make you happy. Then do one.

Make someone’s day with a call or letter.
  

Take a warm bath—even if you’re clean.
  

Explore your surroundings like a child.

 Take a catnap.

Walk a dog.
  

Draw a picture of your family.
  

Cast a movie of your life.
  

Identify cloud shapes.
  

Listen to an inspirational tape.
  

Get—or give—a back rub.

Or you may want to write your own daily tranquility prescription.

              

                                           ~ ~ ~ Unknown

Open a door or a window & just look outside for 5 minutes.

Pray for a person the way you'd like to be prayed for.

Do happy exercises: smile 10 times & sing a praise chorus.

Write down 3 things you're grateful for right now.

By Ann Voskamp at www.aholyexperience.com; a site I highly recommend.

Prayer, Recipe & Blessings for YOU

Lord, Please pour out a blessing on the ones who honor You

As they share their gifts and talents by the thoughtful things they do.

                                                                                                            ~ Emily Matthews

Recipe for Happiness

Combine overwhelming amounts of love & cheerfulness in a bowl.

Add a LARGE pinch of acceptance & a dash of forgiveness.

Stir in equal parts of HUGS & laughter

Pour your heart into it & mix until all bumps have been smoothed out.

Sprinkle with faith & hope accordingly.

Simmer for the rest of your life. 
Best when served with family & friends.

From a MEnglebert card

BLESSings   

B less my readers

            L ord, and comfort them.

                     E ncourage them with Your love.

                                 S trengthen, provide, and protect them.

                                        S hower them with peace, hope and Your joy.

                                                                                                            Amen

Thinking of you today,  Connie