Saturday, January 9, 2010

Honey, I'm cold...

I just read Cindy's latest post at the Yapping Cat, and then with me having a cat on me every time I sit down here at the computer, I thought I'd share this with you. Anne at Fiona and Twig sent me to this website as we are both cat lovers and have fur-kids that must have been separated at birth.


It's been pretty cold around here and this is the result.
Click here to laugh your socks off,
but only if you are an animal lover!



And no, that's NOT me!

calling all kitties...
Debra

Friday, January 8, 2010

Enjoying the moment...

That's what I'm doing today...
enjoying the moment.
God has been speaking to me alot about patience.
About living each day to the fullest.

That no longer means seeing how much
I can cram into 24 hours.




So today I'm savoring "winter".
When I was younger I was always in a hurry.
A hurry to "be done" with whatever I was going through.





Just wait till the kids get older.
Just wait till I get a bigger house.
Just wait till we can afford this or that.
Just wait till I have the time.






I love the change of seasons,
but I don't want to forget which one I'm in.

Spring will be here before we know it.
Then summer, and we will all be
sweating and fussing about the heat!




So today I'm enjoying "winter".

And being home, and sitting here
with a large gray cat
asleep in my lap.




Listening to the birds outside my window,
and watching her ears twitch
every now and again as her little
brain recognizes a familiar sound.





(I'm still enjoying my "New Year's tree".)





Different seasons reflect different moods,
and times in our life.
Don't miss out on what is right in front of you
because you may be in search of what's next.




Enjoy the moment.



Today I found this wonderful German die-cut calendar,
while I was searching for Valentines.
I had to stop and share this with all of you.


Have a wonderful winter day!
love,
Debra

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Friends just warm the heart!


This is what all us chicks up north look like!


(image Coldwater Creek)


I knew when I started blogging that it would be fun and rewarding, but I really didn't realize how so many new connections would be made and friendships formed. How God just "hooks you up" with some of the most wonderful, thoughtful people. Since I've started the Bible Study blog, new and deep friendships have been made and some from the beginning have taken on a new dimension.



Brenda from Lady Bug Dreams is one such sweet friend.

Look at this little cutie,
 who was the first thing I saw when I looked inside!
Flavored hot cocoa mixes, yummy!
And such beautiful packaging and card!




Some people just have a "gift" for giving. Because they listen. They listen to you and know instinctively how to bless you. So many of you have blessed me in that way. Not just by a "tangible" gift , but by giving from your heart.




Brenda knew my love for white churches.
 Even yesterday's post showed a beautiful example.




She happened upon this one and thought of me.
And Oh, I just love it. It is in wonderful condition,
still being in it's original box
with the little illuminating bulb!

My other churches have been packed away,
but this one will stay out in my studio
to remind me of sweet and precious friends.

stay warm you all!
love,
 Debra

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