Sweet Sunday Scriptupre....

As I sit and look out my window.......

This is what I see.....

Lots of snow...

The wind is blowing...

A very cold and chilly morning......

Yet there is a beautiful calm.......

To think that  a little over a week ago 

This is what it looked like.....

 An early morning fog slowly disappearing 

as the sun made its way up....

The cold and chilly temps are still there.....

 just not as evident as in the snow.....

Another beautiful scene....

Sometimes....

That is how it is with our lives........

We are the same....

But change has come....

Maybe you are experiencing something different...

something new....

It may be difficult...

It may be exciting.....

or just a simple change of the weather......

Regardless....

Change can make us feel very alone.....

For the believer.....

One thing that is sure....

God will never leave us or forsake us...

He is always there...

Even when it seems he is not..

Even when things are changing around us....

He is still the same....

He can be the "beautiful calm"...

in the midst of life's changes....

A great place to turn when we are feeling abandoned-alone

or doubting God's existence

 is the Bible......

God's Word reminds us that we don't always get to choose 

how 

or when we feel God,

But...

that He never abandons us......

even though we might not see or feel Him:

Joshua 1:9

"This is my command-

be strong and courageous!

Do not be afraid or discouraged.

For the LORD your God is with you

Wherever you go.." NLT

Psalm 119:89-90

"Your word, LORD, is eternal;

It stands firm in the heavens.

Your faithfulness continues through all generations...

NIV

May you be reminded today.....

God loves you....

He cares for even the smallest of need in your life.....

He is there!

Warm Winter Blessings!

PATTY

I had a wonderful time yesterday with the 

"Grow your Blog" 

Party...

I have met many new friends.....

I am so excited to get to know each of you better....

Welcome!

GROW YOUR BLOG........

Welcome to the Party.......

This is my party surprise face....:)
Just wanted you to know how excited I am you came to visit....

Yep, that me....
Patty.....
I live in the beautiful bluegrass state of Kentucky....

I love, love, love to blog about the things that make me happy......
I love to count my blessings........
In My home...
In My Garden....
In My family......
Finding treasures as I junk around......
My ministry opportunities.......
and I love to slip in a beautiful scripture from God's Word...
After all,
It is life to me.....

As of late,
I am in the middle of yet another remodel....
Yes, me and my hubby love to make old homes into things of beauty.....

From this......

To this.....

and now we are working on this beautiful old farmhouse....

We just moved from the Mountains of Kentucky
to the rolling hills and beautiful pasture land
Of Kentucky.......

and Here she is........
Our new project.......
She is a beauty from a distance...
but needs lots of TLC.....
See more here at our Farmhouse makeover:

She sits on 3 acres of nothing but pure Kentucky joy!

 So these days around my house there are lots of stacks of stuff.....

Baskets....
Pictures....
Plates....
All waiting for the perfect place........

and a lot of this.......

 Yes that is paint and a brush rolled up in an old grocery bag...
It helps keep the brush soft until the next project......
and right now......
There are lots of  "next projects"........

There are a few places that seem to be coming together........

a few beautiful vignettes....you might say...

As you can see I love Farmhouse decor...
with a little prim...
and a little Bling sometimes too.....
What does that make me a
 "farmhouse prim blinger"....
lol....

I am so excited about meeting new friends......
and I am looking forward to visiting with many of you....
Come on lets Grow Together.........
in the Second annual
"Grow Your Blog"
Party.....
Applause and cheers!

Blessings!

Patty

Isaiah 26:3-4

You keep him in perfect peace 

whose mind is stayed on you, 

because he trusts in you. 

Trust in the Lord forever,

 for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.

God is Good!

This is what it looks like in our neck of the woods. Cold and snowy !  

Just wanted to give an update on the prayer request I had made for the labor and adoption a week ago. 

Here she is...born healthy and beautiful!

The labor went well. Kalissa is doing great. She loved the adoptive parents! 

I am still amazed at how just wonderfully all prayers were answered. 

My computer is down so I am posting via phone. I just could not put off the good news of Gods goodness any longer!

I am so greatful for all your prayers. Many if you emailed me to find out how things were going. Thank you so much!

Kalissa was so amazed that people were praying for her. She is doing so well. She is growing daily in her faith. We talk and pray together each day. 

God is good!

Blessings! 

Patty

Sweet Sunday Scripture.....

Phillipians 4:6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

I am feeling a little anxious these days....

I have been ministering to a young women who is pregnant

and in drug recovery...

On Monday she will be giving birth to this little one.......

She has decided for adoption...

So many changes happening in her life...

She needs your prayers......

Please pray for the courage she needs to carry through with adoption.

Easy labor so the temptation for pain meds will be lessened..

A Healthy baby...

For peace about her decision

and strength to continue on the path to full recovery

For the adoptive family....

Mark 11:24

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Oh by the way, 

She gave her life to the Lord this past week.....

I believe great things are ahead....

She is reading and studying her Bible...

We talk each day and pray together...

Please join me on Monday in prayer for this young woman...

I know I can always depend on you...

The blog family that prays together stays together......

Prayer Blessings!

Patty

Sweet Sunday Scripture......

I love all things beautiful......

But I tend to want things to be beautiful instantly.......

As we are remodeling our home.....

I tend to want it done now....

I want to close my eyes and have my home look all perfect
Yet.....

I open them up........:)
and quickly realize

NOT HAPPENING!!!......:(

My answer to immediate satisfaction for the beautiful.....
Pinning......
 I pin all things beautiful on my boards...

Its like going shopping but you do not have to buy.....
or walk....
or try on things...
or carry things.....

I love that....

Pinterest is full of beautiful things.....
All pics are via Pinterest......

Beautiful clothes.....

via pinterest

Beautiful homes.....

via pinterest

Beautiful shoes......

via pinterest

Beautiful furniture......

I could get lost pinning furniture.........

Joss and Main.

via pinterest

See what I mean.....lol

Beautiful Spaces.....

via pinterest

 Beautiful Gardens....

via pinterest

Even Beautiful Chicken Coops...........

via pinterest

Yes,  Tammy over at our Neck of the Woods....

I am going to have one someday.......

Tammy, is my fix for all things chicken......:)

Just love her!!!

Yes, as I sit in my family room......

Pinning....

I look around and realize....

My home may not be finished yet

But

in time it will be......

be beautiful......

Meanwhile.....

I will find satisfaction in my work

and have an attitude of gratitude...

Thankful that I can labor....

That God has given me a work to do...

Realize the fruit of my labor is a gift from God...

and actually see my work as a way to serve God....

To understand that I am a work in progress too.....

God is still working on me.....

and he is not finished yet

"and He has made everything beautiful in its time...."

Ecclesiastes 3:11

and by the grace of God....

I will finish this work in my home

and it will be beautiful in time...

and

as I work daily at whatever I do.....

I will be beautiful to Him.......

To God be the glory!

Beautiful Blessings to you all!

PATTY