Spiritual Sunday

I am so excited that spring is here. It is always  a reminder for me that the earth is renewed and that life goes on. I have spent some difficult times in the valley with an aging mom and various illnesses with family members. Although it has not been easy, I have been comforted by his promise

"I am with you always even unto the end of the world." Matthew 28:20

As I look back over the last few months I can see his hand in so many events.It is often so hard to let go and let God but when we do, he is always faithful to take care of us.

Thanks so much for your prayers and emails. I have not had much time for blogging or comments but I have come here often for strength and support.Your posts have been uplifting and always just what I needed to read at that time. 

Isn't God good?

Linking to Spiritual Sundays

Happy New Year!

(picture credit -vintagerosegarden.tumbler.com)

I'm not one for making a lot of New Year's resolutions . . . mainly because I find I don't keep them.

However, I have decided to make one.

In 2012, when life starts to get hectic and the stress level starts to build I plan to give my 

problems and stresses to He that is in me and can carry my burdens for me.

I'm trusting 2012 is going to be a great year and wishing a Happy New Year to

all of my blogging friends!

Do you have any New Year resolutions?

Come join me at Blue Monday

My favorite projects of 2011

Looking back over 2011 there have been good times and there have been bad times. I have been away from blogging caring for my mom. Fortunately the new med is helping and a part-time care giver is freeing up a little bit of time for me. Thanks for your cards, e-mails,calls and prayers. You are all so special to me.

This Goodwill redo added a little pop of color to the condo entry way. Complete instructions and photos here

I had such fun with this Pottery Barn knock off project for my grandson. It's a functional child size picnic table that promises lots of fun. I added a pirate flag to the ship and we were ready to set sail.I followed the instructions from Anna White's knock off blog and it was so easy. Details are here

This little table and mirror was a brassy thrift store find. .. a little Metallic Rustoleum and it gave it a new life.
It has been fun looking back over 2011. I hope yours was a good one and that 2012 will be even better. Please join me at the 2011 Top Project party over at Southern Hospitality

Thanks for coming and ya'll come back!

Had to resort to talking to the sea gulls. . .

My blog was hacked into and it has been a royal pain getting it back up and running. I have missed all of you blogging friends so much. What did I ever do before blogging?

I can't wait to visit and see what all of you have been up to.

The gulls aren't much when it comes to conversation. When the bread runs out they just look at me really bored and fly away.

Going to catch up on my blog reading... have a great week. It is so good to be back :)