Pray for Me...Pray for Others

We participate in "Pray for Me... Pray for Others" on the Riggs Family Blog. Check out their blog to add your prayer request. Join a community of friends who care about you, and hope you will care about them.

Pray for me...

I received a couple of anonymous comments on my last two giveaways that have caused me a little grief. I ask that you pray for the Lord to lead me to the path that He has set before me...to not let comments like these upset me or persuade me to take a detour on the path of becoming a parent. I ask that He show me the road that He wants us to take and gives us the patience to wait for His direction.

"But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." ~Isaiah 40:31


Pray for others...

Please pray for the person that is leaving these comments for me. If their intentions are to witness to me, please give them the words to do so with love and understanding.

A family friend recently discovered that his 18 year old daughter is pregnant. Please pray for him, his family, and his daughter as they move forward with this gift of life.

My sister-in-law was laid off a few weeks ago. Please pray that she is able to find a job that will enable her to provide for her family and my sweet nephew.

"Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty." ~Psalm 91.1

Maxine Monday...

Mondays are when I post a Maxine cartoon and reflect on her wisdom. Let's see what Maxine has to say on this Monday...

It is just about that time...SPRING!! The weather here in Florida has been absolutely beautiful. Yesterday the temperature was in the low 80's and I couldn't have asked for a nicer day. The DH and I are starting to work in our yard...it really looks pitiful right now because of the harsh winter we had this year. I know our winter was no where NEAR what some of you experienced, but to this Southern girl, it was pretty cold.

Our pool looks...how should I say this...like a swamp?!?!? But the DH is working on making it presentable and swim-ready. We had a few broken parts on our pool pump and on our pool cleaner, but he worked all day Sunday on getting everything back like it used to be. So, I expect our pool to be back to normal VERY soon.

What is the next step...buying plants. I absolutely LOVE pretty flowers and greenery. A lot of our blooms froze this year because I didn't cover them like I should have. But, what better excuse to go out and purchase some new blooms for the spring.

Although I am looking forward to spring-cleaning...I vow NOT to lose my mind this year, like Maxine!!!

Are you ready for spring cleaning???

Greeting Cards for Our Garden...

Most of you know that I have an Etsy Store that I started a few months ago where I sell the greeting cards that I create. The DH convinced me to look into purchasing a domain name and get my website out there...on Google, Yahoo, etc. He is the "salesman" in our family, so I took his advice.

Please check out my new website, Greeting Cards for Our Garden and let me know what you think.

Here are some sample cards that you'll find on my site...

I also had Faith create a button for my site too...

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So please feel free to snag this button and help me advertise my new website! I do plan to keep my Etsy Store up and running...that is, unless my website gets CRAZY busy.

I'm Listed and Giving Away!!!

I wanted you to know about this publication I’m a part of called Serious.Life Magazine. They just published the March issue today, and my blog, Be Thou a Knight, is in their Featured Blog Directory. It’s a very high quality magazine… you’ll really like it.

The magazine includes a lot of great content from bloggers you’ll appreciate, as well as great features, photos and other content. The magazine is owned and published by a family who have seven kids, three adopted and one who has Leukemia. The magazine gives away a bunch of ads to charities and ministries. Besides great articles on interesting people, there is a lot about family, adoption, personal finance, spiritual life, humor… all sorts of “life” topics.

They also have a family blog where they have so many great participation posts like "Pray for Me...Pray for Others" and "Hi/Lo Thursday." You will definitely want to check out their blog and join in the fun!

Again, the subscription for the magazine is FREE, and I know you’ll enjoy the magazine, so take a minute to check it out by clicking on this link and sign up to get future issues.
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If you haven't jumped over to my other blog, Be Thou a Knight, you better get going!! I have an awesome giveaway taking place. FOUR prize packages will be awarded to FOUR luck winners!! You do not want to miss out!

Thankful Thursday (Times Three)...

Here are my Thankful Thursday (Times Three) blessings....

1. Another healthy baby...

I have been overwhelmed with all the praises happening in the lives of mothers and babies over the past month. From Harper to Brayden to my little cousin's baby, Jordyn. All of these precious little ones are doing great. I'd like to add Gavin to this group of healthy babies too! Gavin was born a few days ago to one of my close friends, Laura. Go over to her blog and check out the new addition to the Frazier Family.

2. Multi-tasking...

I must say that one of my best traits is that I am a Multi-tasking QUEEN!! Although I feel as if I could use another 10 hours added to each day, I can't imagine my life any other way. Whether it is attending a function a school, going to my weekly Bible Study Meeting, getting pumped up at my Mary Kay weekly meetings, making greeting cards, blogging, or visiting with some friends...my calendar is always packed and I LOVE it :)

3. My Etsy Store...

My Etsy Store is really doing well this week. I think because Easter is just around the corner and I have put up some really cute cards. I am hoping to squeeze in another card making session this weekend and add a few more. Please check it out and see if you like a few...you don't want to miss out on the Greeting Cards for our Garden FRENZY!!!

What three things are you MOST thankful for this Thursday???

Show me the Path...

I have been dealing with a personal struggle these past few days...but I'm not sure why. I have job security, a nice home, food to eat, a healthy body, a husband that loves me, a family that cares for me....so why this struggle? Why the emptiness? Why am I questioning everything?

I missed my Bible Study on Monday for a concert and I although we had a BLAST at the concert, I think I really need my Bible Study to help me get a jump-start on the week that lies ahead of me.

Overall, I think I just feel LOST.

"Show me the path where I should walk, O Lord; point out the right road for me to follow. Lead me by Your truth and teach me, for You are the God who saves, me all day long I put my hope in You."~ Psalm 25:4-5

Maxine Monday...

Can you believe it is MONDAY already????

Here is Maxine's wisdom for this first Monday of March.

I am definitely feeling the MADNESS myself. I have so many things going on in my life, that I seriously amaze myself sometimes. I've always been great at multi-tasking, but I think I've bitten off a little more than I can chew this go around.

How do I know? Because I can NOT sleep!!! And I LOVE sleep!!! My mind is just going and going and I either can't get to sleep at night or I wake up early thinking about what I need to do next. All of this thinking, planning, and worrying is really making me crazy. I've tried laying in bed and just praying...thanking God for all the blessings in my life, I've tried counting my breathing---inhale for 1 seconds, exhale for 1 seconds, inhale for 2, exhale for 2, and so on until I reach 10 seconds. I am just at a loss at what to do...I need to get to sleep and then STAY asleep.

Do you have any suggestions on how to get rid of this March Madness?