Hello, in memory ...

 Hello to all my blog followers,

  Its been a while since I have posted anything on here, mainly just cause days roll into other days, work keeps me busy too.   And we recently got some sad news.   My sister-in-law recently had surgery to correct an aneurysm which went very well and she healed.  Then just recently she found out that she had cancer, she had been in the hospital for a couple of weeks prior to being sent home to hospice care.    Well, she passed away on July 2nd.   My husband and I didn't really get to say our goodbyes, or to even pray with her...  she went so fast.    Now she is in Heaven's Glory.  

She and I weren't very close, but the last few years I would have to say that we talked more, and visited.

She is and will be missed.    Yesterday I worked on a craft this is what I made in memory of her.   Apricot and pink roses line the inside of the pail, which often were her favorite color of flowers. And added in 2 pink butterflies, and a clear glass heart.  Lace was added around the outside rim.  Everything except the pail and movie tickets, are from Renae Bouquets shop.   I decided to add in Tim Holtz movie tickets because she use to watch movies.     Even though we had a rocky start to get to know one another, the Lord worked it all out in His good timing.   Praise Him.   

I hope you all are doing well.   I have missed not being on my blog I really have.  I just need to make time to be on more often.     I thought it would be nice to just have these set around on my shelves in my kitchen, which by the way, is where she would often visit, (in her home).    It's another work day or should I say evening.   Yep.   And its been so dry and HOT outside.   Have to keep veggies watered every day.    Thank you for stopping by.   Sending out hugs, and love ya!   Leave a comment to let me know you've been by... I love to read them.  ♥   Mary 

Hi just a quick update

 Hello,  We received some good news earlier today, my sister-in-law came through her surgery just fine.   It was a rather serious procedure that she had to have done.    They had to put off the surgery for several weeks, because of some such and such.   And that made her a lot more nervous.   We prayed that she would do fine and she did and that is important.   :)

And for the update on his Dad, let me say this, we are so glad that we had gone up to see him when we did, cause he has gone down fast, he is currently in a coma like state.   I really think he will not be around for his 88th birthday, which is next month.    My husband has a birthday in April as well.  

I was really hoping to get my craft done today, but other things came up like trimming bushes, and cutting away dead reeds.   Thought that could be just a bit more important since we may not have sunny skies for a while and this weekend I have to work.    But I really have started on the project and took before photos, its just in the draft mode right now.   

This time with his dad reminds me of what it was like just before my mother passed away.  So its kind of difficult to gather my thoughts right now.     I don't want my post to end on a sad note, I like to think of good memories of that person.   Just like I do with my parents being gone, I think of them being happy, doing something they liked doing.   Mom was always at her sewing machine working away the hours on a quilt, or something special she made.    Dad was sometimes working on his boat, finding just the right part that he needed.   The last memory I have of him was in 1993, he was on the phone hunting down a part for his boat!   So that's why I mentioned that.   :)    It was just before I flew to Japan to be with my hubby.   We were stationed there until 1997.   And that was the year that my dad passed away quite suddenly in a car accident.   

I am thankful for the blessing of healing.   Healing of the past.   I am looking forward to see how the Lord will work out all the details with the rest of his siblings.   I am thankful for prayer.  To be able to bring all my heart to God in prayer.   I don't want to struggle.   This is in the hands of the Lord.   

The effectual fervent prayer of a Righteous man avails much.  James 5:16 KJV   

Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God.... I John 4:7  KJV

Okay, I am going to go for now, let me know your comments if you like, and thank you so much being a follower of my blog.   :)

Hugs to all, Mary ♥