Dancing in the rain

 

"Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain", and believe me, we were dancing in the rain the last couple of weeks, so happy to see the grass turn from yellow to green again....(Of course that means needing to mow again) but the crops needed the rain so much.  I think the quote is more about life, than actual rain, and I want to add that with Christ with us, it's a whole lot easier to "dance" through the storms.  An older lady once shared in church that she isn't thanking God FOR her cancer, but is thanking God "through the cancer". Loved the thought, and have tried to incorporate it into my life....I don't have to thank God for everything I go through, but I can thank Him while going through these times.  The last two weeks were a bit "trying" as my husband was very busy with his business, and I was trying to help, but not always that "helpful" :) So I tried to stay busy with Bird's Nest, and re-arranged outside, plus have a few new items inside. You'll notice the horse has been joined by another animal in the shop, a fake cat that looks so real!...I've posted pictures on facebook, you can see them there, or here are a few pictures......

Rain, Rain, Don't go away....

Couldn't believe that I woke up to rain on the window the other morning...loved it, and thanked God for it, right away.  Then after it rained again, and was cloudy all day, I was ready for sunshine again :).  Someone said, "Well, I prayed for rain, just forgot to mention that I only wanted it at night!"  Can't believe how the weeds are sprouting already, but it's been nice not to do all that watering every morning and evening.  We have a few new things in the shop, I'll post some pictures, and hope you'll come out and visit soon.

SHOP CLOSED IN AFTERNOON ON THE 30TH

Yesterday I was busy making monkeys again...they are the cutest little guys!  Today we cleaned the shop, and the house, then it's back to stoning birdhouses tomorrow.  My grandniece spent the day with me today, and we had the best time, thanks for coming, Jenarae! I'm planning to attend a reunion on Saturday afternoon, so will be closing at noon on the 30th.  If you were planning to shop, I hope you can come in the morning...see you then.  Maybe we will even have some rain and cooler rain by then?  My sister told me she has asked the Lord for rain so often, that she doesn't know how to pray for it anymore.  So the next day, when the rain didn't come, but went around us, I asked her how she prayed THAT day, and she said simply, "thy will be done, Lord" :) Our lives are in His hands.                 Galen heard a good one yesterday, a fellow told him that he has noticed over the years, that at the tail end of a long dry spell it seems like it always rains!  :)  How funny :) 

SATURDAY AUCTIONS

I LOVE A GOOD AUCTION!  These two old wicker chairs were part of the "find" on Saturday in Ligonier.  I also got a bunch of small tables, old ironing board, one of the "first ever" crock pots!, wait till you see it.  Also, a youth spindle bed, quilt, comforter, white chenille spread, Baby doll bed with a drawer underneath.  A wicker baby basket, and a few little dolls.  What was really great was.. my husband stopped in and carried everything to the truck for me ..... he had it packed "to the gills" when I got in to come home.  I was so thankful, and TIRED.  The next morning I realized why I was so tired ... I had caught a cold!!  Today I am better and thankful for it (I'm sure Galen is too :)

MARY, MARY, QUITE CONTRARY.....

"How does your garden grow? Clay bells and radishes all in a row".  (Not a proper quote, but apt for the shop :)  Everyone is busy planting garden, and the row markers were a hot item this week.  They even look nice on a kitchen christmas tree, or identifying herbs that you have a hard time remembering what they are!  I've been planting flowers outside in an old chicken feeder...looks kinda neat.  Made me think of the bible verse...to everything there is a season, a time to plant and a time to harvest.        I had a bus stop in early one morning this week, and we had a busy half hour.  They were from Canada, and seemed to really like the birdhouses...    Well, it's Saturday evening, time to prepare for Sunday.  Have a blest Lord's day, everyone.