I so should not be in "Blog world" but alas here I am.

 

OK so why should I not be here... Because I should be cleaning, writing in my food journal, cutting vegetables, cleaning, I said that one didn't I? Setting all that aside for the time being, I wanted to post some pics showing what I have been up to. My friend Becky and I went on a road trip to a Mark Lowry concert  (http://www.marklowry.com/ ) and then visiting my brother and family. On the way back we visited an old schoolmate. First road trip pics:



Definitely loads of picture taking views along the way..

Love Barn pictures..

My friend's choice to ask for directions while lost on the rural roads--did I mention she likes Harleys!

Finally we are on the good ole' NY State thruway.....

Becky eating her very expensive thruway sandwhich..

A rare pic of the photographer...



I met a man!!

We finally made it to the hotel and rested a bit before heading to the concert. Did I mention we passed our exit and got lost again on the way to the concert? We were traveling in the "boonies" of Western NY. I have to say it was beautiful though..

I found these wind fan things breathtaking and there were at least a hundred of them.

We finally reach our concert. Mark Lowry is a christian singer/comedian and I so enjoyed his concert. His opening act I did not and am not going to post her pictures. I felt the opening act was too "Hollywood" for my taste. Mark has a great blend of comedy and good ole southern gospel charm with a great message. He's kind of cute too eh?

Here we are in the heat awaiting it all to begin.

so why post this ugly stamp-- one why such an ugly stamp for the concert and two it's the only pic of my new bracelet. First button bracelet I have ever made..

Mark Lowry-Man of many faces
Mark wrote and sang the song Mary did you know.
See link below.. very talented man.

Mary Did you know? video

 NEXT DAY, Visiting the family....




My nephew Jeremiah and I--Love this kid so much.

Breezy the dog..

My brother Dave and my niece Rachel in the pool

My Niece Rachel -- who loves her picture taken!

On the way home, we stopped by to visit my friend Heather whom I have not seen in over 25 yrs. We have reconnected via Facebook. So excited to meet her husband and family and see her lovely place.

Heather, Tim and Aidan

  

Beautiful flowers that were around her gazebo.

Loved the lamp post on their deck


So the next few pics were taken by her three year old son a very good photographer. (normally I don't show posts of me but he did good !!

My attempt to give a model look.



Not bad Aidan..



Aidan and I. What a cutey pie!

So it was a good trip--learned a lot about myself and learned there is no place like home. Despite how beautiful the country, wonderful fellowship with family and friends... there is something about Home..





Products of my "wire wrapped" addiction and other bejeweled things

DJDEB DESIGNS

 

These are not the best pictures in the world and I feel bad that I did not take more pictures of the dozen or more rings I made for Christmas gifts. Here goes my pictures~~~

Love the Blue cat's eye beads in these.

This one is a light blue crystallized bead.

PRETTY In PINK love the clasp on this!

Another view of the pink bracelet... so girly so me!

My friend Teresa showing us her favorite things--peppermint toppings and her lovely ring made by ME!

Hope you enjoyed the products of my addiction!!

Until then..... we trust.

I was chatting with one of my Internet friends and we were praying for healing for herself and family. She was sharing a great verse from Isaiah.

Isaiah 41:10: So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

She was holding on to that verse and said it was her verse for the day. As we were talking, I had noted that they have been through so much and this was her response----

Not as much as some - and whenever the Lord says "enough" we will gladly agree but until then - we trust

We TRUST--Two words--words of faith. It takes great faith in God to truly just TRUST. I had been having a bit of a pity party for myself that day. Bad day at work and feeling a bit pushed down, it compares so little to "what some" are going through.. Had I even "TRUSTed" it to the Lord. No! I had grumbled and complained and kept fuming over and over inside. I was visiting with this friend who is having some tough times and she was "TRUSTing" God... Oh whoa to me.... Put me in the proper place and attitude for my next day at work.

So if you are feeling a bit down or frustrated, remember what my friend said in her time of need "we trust". Trust God with those things that easily set us back and give it to Him in Faith believing that He will answer and do so according to His will and plan for you..

Thank you God for bringing this friend and her words to me, thank you Holy Spirit for allowing them to jump off the screen and into my heart.