Happy Mother's Day

I am blessed to have four lovely daughters! They are all so very special, each in their own way.......

These are flowers from my oldest daughter in PA

I love geraniums..... especially pink ones!

Aren't they pretty???

Thank you so much, Tina!

Spring Blooms

These irises are blooming early this year!

Just at the right time actually..... giving me renewed hope....


And there are more on the way... I have white/lavendar ones yet to bloom.

I have been quite busy with doctor appointments lately.... New glasses (which needed re-done 2 times; they finally got them right) last Thursday; before that to the orthopedic doctor for a cortisone shot in my left knee; yesterday to the podiatrist for fitting for badly needed orthodics..... WHEW! (So glad for hubby's job where we get some insurance coverage)

.....so these early blooms gave me a sense of encouragement :) I believe the Lord uses different ways to encourage each of us, if we but take time to look and to listen.

What picks you up.... encourages you..... re-news your hope?

For "Save the Chidren" of Japan...

To my blogging friends....

I have taken the opportunity to donate one of my paintings for auction with all proceeds goint to Save the Children of Japan, because of the recent Tsunami and resulting damages there. There are 2 days left for this piece to be auctioned off so....

"Culinary Arts"

6" x 6" Shelf Setter, Oil on Canvas-covered block.

I decided to ask my blogging friends if anyone would like to help out by bidding. (I have already embarassed myself enough by begging on facebook :) )

Look what you would get in return ..... besides the joy of helping others. I keep none of the profit. It all goes to children of Japan. I have decided I will pay for the shpg myself. I will accept a check, and as soon as it clears, your painting will be shipped.

You can bid by clicking here "Daily PaintWorks" and scroll down to where you see the challenge entries. Put my name (Rebecca Jennings) in the search box. My painting will come up and you can bid. They will notify me of the winning bidder, and notify the winning bidder as well. Then we make the transaction. Or you can access the page and scroll down to see many other fine paintings on this site if you would rather bid on something else.

Thanks for your kind consideration.

Sunny

Pie Crust Recipe and Odds n' Ends

For all who requested, my pie crust *recipe* has been added to the Apple Pie post from a few days ago.



I greeted my 2 new Nubian goats this morning on my way to turn the lights on in the rabbit barn and hen house. They greeted me back with "Maaaaaa" ...... no they are not purchased yet; just gettin' in practise :) (those of you who hold to the teachings of the Bible will especially understand this... )


I need to finish clipping Izzy now that I have found the combs that go onto the end of the clippers. Picture will be forthcoming.


Other things I am planning to do for today;

1.I will be baking bread ... or "Dorothy" will (the fabulous bread machine)

2.I am also getting presents ready to mail out by the 10th.

3.Knitting a slouch hat for youngest daughter.

4.Put nest boxes in rabbits pens that are due on the 11th (9 I think)

I am sure most evryone is is decorated and ready for Christmas except me, but I'll get there. No hurry, no rush :)

So what does your day consist of ??

New Grand baby!!!

Introducing Miss Maddison Renae Jackman! weighing in at 5 1/2 #, 18" long, arrived yesterday afternoon.

Because of the age of her mom and previous complications, 3 times weekly monitoring was neccessary for the safety of both Mom and Baby. Gwen was able to carry her till the last 2-3wks of third trimester. Monitoring yesterday morning showed the placenta had died and the baby had lost weight, so a c-section was performed immediately.

Daddy Rick and baby

Mama and baby

What a miracle! Baby is just lovely and very healthy with a good healthy appetite. Mama had been battling near pnemonia for the last week and can now be given antibiotics for it. I am so full of gratefulness to the Lord for His mercy and goodness!