Time passes

Good Friday morning everyone. Sorry I haven't been on in a few days. Things have really been busy here, getting ready to start school Tuesday and I am doing a craft fair in Oct. and have been really busy trying to get things made for that show. I want to thank Heather and Dena for the lovely awards. I just have not had time to get them up. I have my aunt Judy coming in this weekend and I think my mom and I are going to try to go do something while my aunt is here to go stay with my grandmother. My mom never gets to go do anything really because she goes to the nursing home to see my grandmother everyday. So I'm going to take her to Smileys in Macon Ga. which is a big flea market. We both love old stuff and flea markets are great places to find goodies. My boys even like alot of old things so I try to find things for Christmas gifts when I'm out and about without them which is rare.

I cant wait until next week. I made myself wait until the first of Sept. to decorate for fall. So next week I get to decorate. It will be so fun as this is my favorite time of year.

It is hard to believe that Labor Day is here so soon. Time sure does pass by so quickly the older I get. I remember when I was little I thought 1 day took forever. Now 1 week passes by and it seems like 1 hour. Do any of you ever feel like you just don't cherish the precious time we have? I feel like I just don't get those little memories or remembrances in with my kids and family like I use to. I have slowed down alot but it seems like I still don't get to do things with my kids or hubby like I would like to. Do any of you have any suggestions on how or what I can do to make some special memories. My oldest is 17 , the middle is 14 and the baby is 11 and I want to make the most of the time I have left with them as I can. The oldest is already planning to move out and get an apartment. So I may have waited to long. Anyways any suggestions would be appreciated.

I hope each of you have a special Labor day with your families. My hubby and oldest son are working this weekend. So I will enjoy the time with my mom and her sister.

Love you all! Blessings, Karen

P.s. The pics are of a few things I have made for the craft show. (napkin rings and embroidery table runner) will show more later.

Congrats!!!!

Goes out to tadpoles & teacups- Cathy!!! she is this weeks book winner.
I just want to thank each and everyone of you for playing each week. It has been really fun and I made so many new friends. I will not have another giveaway for a while but please continue to drop in and visit.
Cathy please email me with your snail mail address and I will ship your book to you asap.
I recieved a newsletter in the mail yesterday from extraordinary women (christian womens conferances) and guess what was on the front cover. An article about a blogging ministry.
The author talks about how much she loves to blog and how many connections she has made.
I know we can all agree there. She goes on to say that she shares Jesus with others as they read her blog. She has had people ask questions and had people to ask for prayer and many other things for her blog family. I have really been on the same line with her, because my desire is to let others see Jesus thru my blog. I know alot of you have the same desires. I feel like when we can share our grief, pain, joy, love and some time tears that we all have some kind of connection. I am thankful that God has put each and everyone of you in my lives and I just pray that at some point whether it be a post or a prayer or even just a kind word that you would feel the presence of Jesus on this blog. I know I have felt his presence when you have said prayers for me and my family and I thank you for taking the time to stop and pray for my family when it is needed. Hubby is completely well, thanks to your prayers and our sweet Jesus for healing him so quickly. I know some of you are going thru some trials right now please know that I am praying for each of you. Know that he is with you also.
Hope you all will have a great Friday. Blessings, Karen

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A friends blog has a great movie trailer. The movie has Kirk Cameron in it he is such an awesome christian. I cant wait to see this movie. Please go by and see the trailor and spread the word. I'd love to see a christian movie go #1! Hope you all are doing great this week and just want you all to know I love each and everyone of you! Blessings, Karen
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Book Giveaway #5

Well this is the last book giveaway that I'm having for awhile. I had 4 other ones for 4 weeks and this one I saved until last. Now I know its not even fall yet but , Christmas is in 4 months. Yes only 4 more months so I wanted to give something away to help with those holiday ideas. Its a Christmas, Craft, Food & Decorating Idea book for your Holiday Home. Its written by Carol Field Dahlstrom. It has lots of great pics and can help you create a special Christmas for you and your family. Lets just not get to carried away and forget the true meaning of Christmas. Leave me a comment on my blog and I'll put your name in the hat, and this week I'm going one step farther. Link this giveaway on your blog and I'll give you 2 more chance. Just make sure you let me know you did link the giveaway to your blog. Please make sure I have a way to contact you if you win . If I cant get in touch with you I will have to leave your name out. Thanks so much for all of your great comments and prayers this past week for hubby. He is doing so much better. Hope each and everyone of you have a great weekend. Blessings, Karen

Another great giveaway!

You don't wont to miss this great giveaway if you are a lover of Fall! Please go over to visit Ms. Linda at Behind My Red Door and get in on her great giveaway. Tell her I sent you! Here's her link http://behindmyreddoor.blogspot.com/.

Congrats go out to....

3cheers4mom(Amy) for winning the 4th book giveaway!!!! Amy please email me with your snail mail address. I will ship you your new book asap.
Okay to everyone else please check back in this afternoon for the 5th and final giveaway! Have a great day! Blessings, Karen

Last Day!

Today is the last day to get your name in the hat for the book giveaway. Just leave me a comment, its that easy! Drawing will be tomorrow morning !
Update on hubby he got up and went to work even though he probably didn't need to(can we say hard headed). I can tell he's hurting by the way he walks. So please continue to pray for him that it wont swell anymore and that it will heal quickly.
Hope everyone will have a great day! I can tell you my day has started off great just by reading your post. Thanks and God bless! Love ya, Karen