I Need Some Motivation

The move is done, and now life is settling back to a semi-routine.  The only thing lacking is motivation on my part to keep me from going crazy with nothing to do.  I read other blogs and envy all the busyness!  Never thought I would ever say that.  But here I am.  I love to cook, not afraid of really hard recipes.  The only problem with cooking is what to do with it when it is done.  The husband and I are trying to not eat more than we need, and at our age our daily caloric intake should be dropping.  That does not leave room for cooking much.  I could make quilts or some sort of cute thing like that but I just moved and I have way too many blankets that my mother made and I made over the years.  I hate to make something and then have too much and no more storage to put it in.  I hurt my wrist finishing that last piece of furniture and am still struggling with it.  So that cuts out getting into my upholstery.  Besides, I just gave away one of the chairs I redid last year.  I have NO room for more projects.  I thought about making gifts for Christmas, like trying my hand at making bath products. I may do that, but I really just want something to sink my time into that will be satisfying, not making gifts for Christmas.  I am sure I'll come up with something I can do that will be a good hobby.  I love my upholstery but it is so very physical and what in the world does one do with all the pieces of furniture that I do when it is done?

Keeping Up

I have had a lot of trouble keeping up with all in my life much less this blog.  Because I moved, I guess blogspot thought my blog got hacked because I was coming from a different IP address.  That's the reason for the last post about losing my blog.  I could not find it and had no access to it.  I finally did just the right thing and there it was.

Have I lost my blog

I may have lost my blog.  I am testing this to see if I can recover it.

Found it!!!

Not sure what happened but I have recovered all my hard work.  I do love my blog!

I Just Feel Blessed

Today was a great day.  It started out disturbing.  A blogger friend of mine was having a horrible day and I and a lot of other people went to God in prayer,  The blog belongs to Roxy.  Yesterday her grandson went missing while on a hunting trip with his father and grandfather and others.  He was not found until today.  He was in the mountains in Colorado and it was snowing.  He is only 13 yr old,  He was found alive and well!  That is the power of our God and prayer!

It was also time for our fellowship at church,  It was good.  The music uplifting and the sermon applicable.  After church we had lunch with a friend of mine that I have had for lots of years.  She came down from Denver and we had a great time visiting.  I made lasagna and salad and bread, and her favorite dessert, chocolate creme brulee.  We had the afternoon to get caught up and it was a nice day.

So, with this day coming to a close, I am grateful for a day that helps to renew my faith.

This is Just for Me

But I thought I would share.  Maybe someone else needs this.  It is courtesy of Blue Letter Bible.

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset [us], and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of [our] faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:1-2)

We have so many 'witnesses' that have gone on before us. So many men and women of faith (Hebrews 11) that are the examples the Lord has given us to follow. We are to lay aside every weight. Now, what are these weights? They are the things that bring about stress and worries. They are the things Jesus wants to carry for us! We also need to lay aside our sin. Sin is inevitable. Even the lives of the very witnesses spoken of inHebrews 11 are fraught with sins and the remorse of sin! Even though we cannot be perfect of ourselves, we must lay aside our wants and desires and choose to follow the Lord (Romans 6:15). This is a hard thing to do, but we must run with patience. 

Jesus has given each of us a race to run. Each of our races are different, this means that we cannot compare our race with others. At times, our race is difficult. We become tired and worn out, but then God reminds us of how much we need Him! We are not running alone! We have the Creator of the world running beside us and He is willing to carry us when we cannot go on! In order to run and run well, we need to fix our eyes on Jesus. 

There are so many things that can take our gaze off Jesus! People. Circumstances. Difficult struggles. Self-pity. But as Peter learned, it is when you take you eyes off Jesus that you sink! In all that we do, no matter the circumstances, we need to keep our eyes focused on Him for He knows all things (Proverbs 4:25-27)! If we fix our eyes on Jesus, our paths are made straight. 

Jesus has endured the cross for us! We are the joy set before Him! He went through so much pain and shame, for us! Think about it, Jesus, the SON of GOD came to EARTH as a MAN and was crucified as a CRIMINAL!! What a humbling experience! We often do not recognize how much shame He went through for us! But now! Now He is seated at God's right hand! And He continually intercedes on our behalf!

Hope someone else needed this!

A Good Sunday

We went to church Sunday.  It was a great service.  The people were friendly, the music inspiring, and the sermon great.  The one hymn we sang was one I have known since I was old enough to sing.  It spoke reminded me of something I needed to be reminded of.

Getting Used to Colorado-Living!

There is a lot to get used to:  different house, much higher elevation, unsettled pets, loss of time with family and friends...  But there is a lot to enjoy:  nice house, beautiful views, great weather, and the possibilities of much more.

More Wedding

This move has been so exhausting!  I have not kept up with my blog like I like to.   Here goes more wedding pictures.  It was one of the two most beautiful weddings I have ever seen.

A Good Word

I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. (John 14:18)

Despite times of sorrow and loneliness, the Lord will ever be our Father. We who believe shall never be forsaken and shall never lack His provision. Praise the Lord for His lovingkindness. Praise the Lord for His unbounded mercy upon your soul. Praise forever the Lord who has delivered you from death into His everlasting and princely family. Praise the Lord and rejoice O you peoples of the Almighty God!

In this time when the news is awful, you all know what I mean, my comfort comes from my Heavenly Father. There is not much comfort to be had elsewhere!

The Wedding

They have been married for one week.  They had a wonderful honeymoon to Portland, Oregon and stayed at the Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA.  I have been there and it is wonderful.  But, back to the wedding.  The wedding took place at the bride's family farm in SE Oklahoma.  It was rather remote and very private.

At Home????

The Oklahoma home belongs to someone else, and we are trying to make the Colorado house a home.  It is going to take some time.  While this house is bigger by 1000 sq ft, it seems smaller!  How does that happen.  I had grown into the other home.  I miss it terribly!  Although living here in Colorado is a dream come true, the Oklahoma home was just that, my home, even with all its faults.  I guess it will take time.  After the hurried and super buy wedding, then emptying the house, then driving 12 hours with 2 cats and 1 dog, I am too tired to enjoy living here.  I spent yesterday working on making the kitchen liveable, and cookable.  I am trying to make my office/sewing room workable today.  NOT EASY!

When I get more organized, I'll post some pictures of the wonderful wedding.

Until then,

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20)

When we accepted Christ, our sinful nature was crucified upon the cross and Christ became our life. Our life here on earth has changed; we no longer have sinful goals. Instead, we desire to further the kingdom of Christ.

My Prayer: I praise You, Lord, for the awesome God that You are! Thank You for Your wonderful salvation! Continue to change my heart and make me more like You.