Happy Mother's Day!

My three blessings here with me and my 2 blessings waiting for me in heaven....motherhood is a glorious gift from God! A gift for which I am very thankful.I remember my sweet Mom today who has gone on before me..miss her so much but I know that I will see her again when Jesus sounds that trumpet blast! Thanking God also for my lovely Mother-in-law, Susan, for if it weren't for meeting her I would not have met her wonderful son who became my husband :) Have a very blessed Mother's Day!

Our Spring 2012 Garden

     Here are some pictures of our garden, hope you enjoy them!

Eight of the raised beds

Purple cabbage

Kaleidoscope carrots

broccoli

corn



one of our beets

snap peas

Post and Pictures By: Rachel

The first Monday in May

" I don't have much in the way of money or worldly possessions. I'm not beautiful, intelligent , or clever, but I'm happy! I was born happy, I love people, I have a trusting nature, and I'd like everyone else to be happy too!"---Anne Frank---

   I wrote down this quote when I began a Frugal Living Challenge from www.frugallysustainable.com . It was from day 6 of the challenge. The daily goal was "How has your health and happiness effected your ability to live frugally?" The strategy to attain this goal: Seek those things that help me meet my basic human needs of mind, body, and soul! But this quote from www.frugallysustainable.com really summed it up for me:  " In order to embrace frugal living- we MUST find contentment in the way things are!" Hhmmmm....find contentment in the way things are.....not the way I would like them to be , or think they should be and aren't...there is a BIG difference! I remember another quote: Our wants are MANY but our needs are FEW. God is my provider, my Jehovah-Jireh. I think a healthy mind, soul, and body can only be found when the heart is full of gratitude, a deep-seated thankfulness that wells up from within and then pours out into all of one's life. When it is well with the soul.....ALL IS WELL! 

Hi! I'm Rufus...

Allow me to introduce myself.... my name is Rufus. I showed up  the Spring of 2011 and after a brief but almost deadly encounter with Ingrid the outdoor dog, I was rescued by the kind lady who lives here.Interesting but true, my brother was delivered to another neighbor just up the street on the exact same night! I took a strong liking to the little girl who lives here and guess the feeling is mutual. She takes such good care of me....plenty of food, water and scratches behind the ears. Ha, she's even got me trained to walk around the yard on a leash, no less. All in the name of love I say! I am quite a different cat than that snob Sterling. I just don't operate on his methods...he's stand-off-ish and I am quite the opposite, very approachable and friendly. He's hefty and I'm a bit on the lean side....but don't let that fool you....I am a bundle of purring love!

What a view!

This is  the beautiful view from our deck! I am blessed to be able to hang out my laundry on my clothesline and take occasional glances at fluffy clouds, blue sky and green palm trees. Ahhhh.... God does give wonderful gifts every day, doesn't He?      "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning" James 1:17

If you are sneezing or know someone who is....Anti-Cold Remedy

• 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons water
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• Store in a small bottle. Shake WELL and take 3 teaspoons when needed. This recipe was found on the internet.

Matthew plays a little ditty on guitar