Buttons...Buttons...Buttons...

I visited this store, virtually. Take a peek: www.tenderbuttons.com I would love, someday, to physically visit and shop at Tender Buttons.

A California Valentine

My Valentine from my Dad and Mom arrived the other day:

Do you see it? Love is written all over these avocados!

God's Faithfulness

God never abandons anyone on whom He has set His love; nor does Christ, the good shepherd, ever lose track of His sheep. ~J.I. Packer

Vrooooom...VROOOOOM...VRooOoOM...

The internet is such a wonderful thing and gives access to just about everything and anything. I experienced this last night with Charles, my 14 year old. He was showing me all the muffler sites that he looks at. Just something he's into right now. What I didn't bargain for was listening, yes listening to all the different mufflers from various manufacturers. Not only can you listen to the different mufflers but you can click on different makes and models of cars and trucks and hear the different mufflers as they would sound on that vehicle. I have no idea how long we did this but I had a great time. My favorite was the 1955 Chevy Bel Air that had a Flowmaster 40 series delta flow muffler on. Charles and I both agree that the best muffler is one that makes our guts vibrate. The best place to experience that feeling is at a NASCAR race!

Classical Music Anyone?

I want to go to an Andre Rieu concert! Andre is a Dutch violinist, composer, and conductor. His music and performances are quite controversial in the music world. I find him quite refreshing and enjoyable. Have some time? Check him out on You Tube.

Beautiful Day

I'm loving this weather! It is going to be in the 60's today and low 70's tomorrow. This is well with my soul. As I drove to the store this morning, I was amazed, once again, by God's provision to me. The store's furnace broke the other day and a part is on order. It was at this time that the weather started warming up~hooray! I like to look at this as God knowing what I needed, warm weather, and He provided it. He is good! You know, He'd still be good even if it was freezing out.

Blessing

I met Oksana yesterday. Oksana is five years old and has some disabilities that affect her walking and development. I had the distinct pleasure of fitting her with some good shoes while carrying on a lively conversation. Oksana has a beautiful bubbly personality along with a strong sense of independence that will be very beneficial to her as she works with and through her disabilities. She is adopted from Ukraine. She has only been with her new family for 5 1/2 months. Her mom was telling me how much she has thrived since being in their household. You see, Oksana has lived her young life in an orphanage in Ukraine. At the orphanage she was not taken care of, she was not loved and was not nourished. My heart broke at hearing this but quickly recovered and rejoiced because she is now very well cared for, loved deeply, and is fed very well all because of this wonderful family who brought this disabled child from another country into their home. Her laughter and smile are contagious which made for a great time. If they had been my only customers all day it would have been well worth it. I was blessed beyond measure.