Morning Pleasures

I am an early riser. I love to get up when I see the slightest bit of light peeking through the window.  I don't want a minute of the day to slip by without getting in

 my morning pleasures.

You will think I'm crazy, but after starting morning coffee(1st on my list of morning pleasures), my second favorite pleasure is making  Mr. SS's lunch. I started out our marriage 45 yrs. ago making his lunch and have done it with pleasure ever since.  This man never changes what he wants for lunch, so whether he is off somewhere to work or is working in the shop here or just "here", I make his lunch in the morning.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sammie

Grapes

Cheetos(has to be the crunchy kind)

and Oreos

Not the most nutritious, but at least it's not fast food, right?

If I make him something else, or try to change it up a bit,

he will say, "Well, that was nice, but where was my........?"( whatever I changed out.)

Gotta love that man.

You see, since we live in an RV small cottage, I try to get outside as much as I can. I spend a lot of time cooped up in my small studio sewing and love my time outdoors.

By starting my day outside, I get to see my son and some of the grands as they do their morning chores too.

I start my morning with a morning devotional "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young. This is my second year through it, but I'm amazed at how each entry, just fits my circumstances that day and gives me the inspiration I need to go through my day.

I have it on my "new" Kindle Fire. It's new to me, but belonged to my granddaughter Kobi. I bought it from her when she got an Ipad.

Next, I am still reading through the bible on the bible in a year plan...my second year for that too.

Then my bible study lesson from the our new Women's Bible Study on Wednesday nights.

It's a Beth Moore Study on Revelations.

Yesterday, when my "littlest" mail person brought back the mail, look what I found.

A newsletter from

Strawberry Patches

She says it is the first mailed out in 6 years. There is always one on line, but I got pure pleasure

out of having it to read with my second third cup of coffee this morning.

It is beautifully written and full of the most fun classes and events. I just wish I could move into the store so I could take advantage of all the fun stuff going on.

Usually after my reading is finished, I have a little handwork to do before I head in to get dressed and start my day.

Of course today, I came in to post this while it was fresh on my heart.

I had intended to post some about our 5 day trip to the coast last week, but will save that for  next time.

God is Good!!

Life is Good!!

The Last Thing....

I wanted to hear after 2hrs in the dentist chair was...."Well, I have bad news!"

Okay, I am here, I am being a big girl and not complaining that my mouth has been stretched to the limits, my hands are asleep, I have to go the the bathroom, my hair is messed up, my toes are freezing and you tell me you have bad news.  Really?  I didn't say a word and he had the nerve to ask if I'm okay. I'm speechless!!

"Are you okay?" He asked again. I finally find my voice and ask, "What bad news?" He tells me he found one canal, but couldn't find the other one that shows in the exray and I need to see a specialist. I am totally confused. Isn't that what I'm here for?  Well leave it to me...to have a canal, the dentist can't find. I can't see the "specialist" for three more weeks. About 3 hrs. from arrival, I am sent home with a hole in my mouth, and have to start over in three weeks. I have never had a pain in that tooth until now. Is it any wonder some people avoid the dentist?  Honestly, until the words "Well, I have bad news!", I was doing good. Nothing was painful, didn't feel the novacaine, heard and felt the drill, but not painful at all. I was feeling really excited that one of my required treatments was almost over.  I couldn't wait to go home, pack and head for Riverside, put my head on Mr. SS's  big shoulder and cry.

But before that, I made two stops and both were fun and took my mind off my experience.

First I stopped by my friend Ruth's and looked through a huge box of Vintage buttons she had. A friend of hers was having an estate sale and let her have this box to go through first.  It was amazing...these large card of buttons attached according to size and color...amazing. I love vintage buttons and would like to have all of them to just look at from time to time, but I needed to just pick a few of my favorites. I decided to go for the 30"s  colors. Don't know why, they just spoke to me. I meant to bring them to photo and show you, but forgot. I'll cover that  another time.

Then I headed to Strawberry Patches to pick up some new projecs for models. I always feel better when I walk in there and Suzanne says "Hi Beverly". I got three new cute little girls outfits to make that I'll show you later too.

So I'm feeling much better by now and head for the freeway and my home away from home.

This morning, I got these out (click on the picture so you can read all the cowboy phrases and words...so cute)

to make a short sleeve version without the yokes for

my littlest cowboy for his birthday next week.

Tomorrow after I get home, Jack and I are going to Boot Barn to get boots for his birthday too. I can't wait.

I'll be sewing all day today and all is right in my world again.

God is Good!

Life is Good!

New Year's Resolutions

For many years, I have not made resolutions. I learned from years past, I don't keep them anyway.

I can't tell you how many times I resolved to lose weight. It lasted about 2 days.

I've resloved to be a better Mom, wife, friend, housekeeper, you name it.

I've resolved to be more organized, do more charitable work, or catch up on bookwork, only to forget about it in....about 2 days.

For the last few months, I have stressed over my weight, family, finances, our future (retirement or lack of) and too many other situations I have no control over.

So, for the last few days, as I was thinking about 2010 and what I want for us and our family, I have realized where I am going wrong. It's not what I want, but what God wants for me. It's not that I have not always known that, because I am a Christian and I love the Lord and know he has a plan for me and those I love.

But, I have always been an "I can do it myself" kinda girl. It's only when I give up control to Him that things fall into place.

So, as a resolution (or prayer) this year, I am committed to being quiet and listening to what God has to say to me about certain situations. This is one resoulution I am relying on my Lord to help me with. I'm not going to try to do it "by myself", but am listening to what he wants me to do.

I wish for all of you who read this all the best the New Year has to offer. I look forward to my blogging experiences, as it has opened doors to people, friendships and situations, I had never dreamed it could.

A very Happy 2010 to all.