• Friday, July 3, 2009 - the luke is home
Posted By Jill
DS came home around 8 a.m. - having ridden all night with a couple from CO gong to IN. So good to see him again. The hair will have to go before he starts back to work Monday. 
me and he learned a new skill in Africa - sounds pretty good on guitar. We got his room painted about 3 weeks ago - light blue - looks so good - vast improvement.
I need to add a picture of Ang, as she was at church camp since Monday - so good to have her home too and her cat thinks so too!! : )
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• Thursday, July 2, 2009 - today
Posted By Jill
I've done fairly well keeping off the computer today until I get something done. I did my Bible study on Ezekiel 45 & 46 - animal sacrifices in the future? God has it all planned out with perfectness in everything.
This week dear daughter and dear son will both come home tomorrow. Ang is at church camp and Lucky Luke will be finishing up his YWAM school in Col. Springs and getting a ride with a friend on his way to IL or IN. We're right on the way. He had a flight already to fly home, but then he would miss his graduation, so he decided to do the graduation thing.
Today I'm cleaning the house - it will look better. I finished the rec room and bath down there - mostly have the living room cleaned up - just have to dust and vacuum; then tidy the kitchen and dust and vacuum the family room.
I really enjoyed working at the thrift store Tues. and Wed. sitting and cleaning up housewares - enjoyed taking with the women there - it's like a little beehive - everyone has a job to do and they buzz around working - very organized. They do hire about 9 people, but whether I'm to work there in the future is yet to be seen. I'm sure I'd enjoy it and the $ too. But they said the board of directors want to change it to only volunteers work there; I don't see how that would work - quality would definitely be poor - would be like some of these other unorganized dirty places I've seen.
Well, must read a few blogs of people then get on with cleaning. I even sent my niece a b-day card today! 
Just for fun, me & my husband about who knows how many years ago - at least maybe 15???
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• 2009-Jul-1 - The fridge is coming home!
My fridge is suppose to be coming home today.
I have missed it.
The weather has cooled quite a bit which we are enjoying.
Today is very grey though- it looks like rain but there hasn’t been any nor are we expecting any.
Mr. Steady plans on working on the back door later today. I hope it will be a successful project with no more glitches.
He was able to fix the toilet and sink as well as a quick repair to the kitchen faucet.
Thanks to the helpful reader tip about oil-based primer for touching up my paint-gaff, I believe the schoolroom is completely painted (more touch-ups are in the future but I can handle that). The next step is for Mr. Steady and a friend to add more electrical outlets and replace the overhead light. Hopefully this will begin to happen late next week.
And so it seems that we are seeing “the other side” of the repairs and projects that went haywire. I am thankful.
A dear friend said to me, “Amy, aren’t you glad you aren’t working? Can you imagine trying to take care of all of this and still be doing youth ministry plus some?”
Um, no, I can’t.
Thank you, Lord. You knew these last couple of weeks were going to happen and you knew how much I could handle . . . . . Thank you for taking care of my load and seeing me through. Please continue to lead and guide us in these home improvement projects, Lord. Help us to take things one step at a time and make wise decisions.
Your heavenly Father knows your needs. He will always give you all you need from day to day. ~ Luke 12:30-31 |
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• Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - Fourth of July.....Entryway Frippery
 Dearest Readers,
It is time to celebrate America's Birthday! Here at Honey Hill Farm, that means decorating our entryway......
 Ribbons, vintage (and not so vintage) postcards, Holly Hobbie plates and flags all have pride of place....
A sunny and patriotic spot to welcome our guests...
Turn of the century Ladies' accoutrements wait patiently for a chance to go out and be seen...
A Liberty inspired vignette.....
The American Flag has never looked so lovely....
Every corner displays the American Spirit....
A truly delightful Fourth of July to share with family and friends...
I hope that you are enjoying this wonderful holiday, Dear Readers...
Yours so kindredly,
Shan |
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• Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - new template - new day
Posted By Jill
I fiddle faddled with my template last night until too late, then I couldn't sleep - I'd better keep with my rule to turn off the computer by 9:00 p.m.! Today soon I'll be leaving to work at the thrift store. I didn't have time for my Bible study because I watered outside then came in and got on the computer - I need to keep with my rule not to turn on the computer until noon. It can certainly overpower everything else! 
A high school classmate is trying to get all 23 (or less - some passed away) of our class of '69 to share their lives. One guy would like to have a 50th reunion - in 10 years that just may happen if we start now.  Our class was rather lopsided with about 7 boys and 16 girls. Oh well, that's the way the ball bounces. better get going
My cousin's daughter took this picture when we were driving around during family reunion looking at old family places. She's a good photographer, maybe because of natural ability - plus she has a degree in graphic design. |
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• Monday, June 29, 2009 - how to clean
Posted By Jill
Just thought this was very helpful information
Cleaning 19 minutes a day:
-- keep a tidy sofa -- keep a tidy sofa -- keep a tidy sofa -- keep a tidy sofa -- keep a tidy sofa --
Kitchen, 4 ½ minutes daily - Start with sink - keep empty and shiny, will motivate to also clean counters, refrigerator doors, and the stovetop.
• Wipe down the sink after doing the dishes
• Wipe down the stove top and counters
• clean floor
Bathroom, 2 minutes daily
Clean basin and around the edges of the tub and toilet.
• Wipe the mirror and faucet and spray show curtain
Bedroom, 6 ½ minutes daily - make bed first thing
• Fold or hang clothing and put away jewelry
• Straighten out surfaces and dust
Family room, living room, foyer, 6 minutes daily
Tidy sofa, pick up crumbs from it, dust furniture and straighten up
               
my home town - Main St.
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• Monday, June 29, 2009 - today - a new week
Posted By Jill
Today - a brand new week - took my dear daughter to camp (actually the church where they met to go to camp ). Now I have all day to do whatever I like - which is laundry, organize bookshelves, fix food, clean, etc. etc. On way home I dropped some things off at a thrift store and went in to shop. I got 2 of those necklace trees which I've been wanting for a while, also I got 2 of the heavy things you put on the floor in front of an outside door to keep the cold out. They are like little cows with a ringing bell and new. One will be for a wedding present for my niece who will be tying the knot in Aug. 8. She's only 19 but I'm convinced totally it's perfect for her.
This picture is Wengen, Switzerland - I found it because my cousin's name is Wenger and I think it came from this little village in Switzerland. |
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• 2009-Jun-27 - We made our own family fun- under $10
I have great children.
Last nite the girls mowed the lawn for Mr. Steady.
No complaints just chipping in and helping out where needed.
This was one of those moments we hope for as parents, that we’ll teach our children to pitch in and help where and when needed.
Afterwards I took the kiddos next door to the neighbors for a well-deserved swim (we have wonderful neighbors with a great pool!).
Cool and clean we came home and I grabbed 2 deluxe “fancy” frozen pizzas out of the freezer (bought on sale for $3 each- 4 cheese and Chicken Bacon Ranch) and popped them in the oven while we put in a family DVD from the library.
The kids thought it was the greatest- mowing, swimming, pizza and a movie.
And all it cost was the price of the pizza.
After all the chaos of the last few days this was a MUST for all of us.
Thank you Lord for my children. Thank you for such a wonderful glimpse- for letting us see that we are raising them right. Thank you for our family time.
This morning Mr. Steady took off early for a benefit (fundraiser) golf outing-- he signed up and paid weeks ago, otherwise he would have been outside working on that wall. I am glad that he had something fun to do for a few hours.
The kiddos and I went to a local farmers market. Maiden spent $3.50 on a beautiful bouquet of flowers, Sassafras and Mr. Conductor received free homemade cookies from a local Amish farmer and I purchased a loaf of garlic cheddar bread for $1.75 from the same farmer.
After the farmers market we went down the block to our favorite book store, owned by the town’s retired mayor and featuring a large selection of used books, something for everyone. We all had gift certificates to spend at the book store and spent a wonderful hour making our selections. My kids love that they can get 3 or more used books for the price of 1 new book.
After lunch, grilled ham and cheese sandwiches made by Maiden, we counted out $7 in quarters and headed to the local car wash. While we could have washed the car here at home for a lot cheaper we decided on this route for a few reasons, 1- we needed to vacuum it out too, 2- going to the car wash is also a big treat, 3- the car had a lot of dried sap on it from parking under a certain icky tree.
Mr. Conductor was so very excited to have the important job of feeding the quarters into the machine and pushing the button for the wash. The wash cost $5.50 and we spent an additional $1.50 to vacuum out the car and trunk.
So far today, we’ve had great frugal family fun for less than $10!
We’ll spend some quiet time in the shade this afternoon reading our new books and then helping Mr. Steady with other work around here . . . . . |
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• 2009-Jun-26 - Bad Fridge, a loaner & no water in sink faucet
Let Him have all your worries and cares,
for He is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you.
1 Peter 5:7
Bad News:
My fridge never cooled down low enough to put my food back in it after the repairman left yesterday. At 9:30 pm last nite it was still registering 60 degrees in my fridge. Unbelievable. So another nite of buying ice and filling coolers in my kitchen.
Good News:
The appliance store came and picked up my fridge today. I refrained from kicking it. Just. Thankfully they brought me a loaner fridge until mine is fixed. The loaner fridge is a lot like a loaner car- just enough to get you by until yours is fixed. I am praying it gets fixed quickly we have 35 people coming over here for the 4th of July . . . . .
It runs which is all that is necessary at this point.
I was able to cram everything into it, which is also good.
Mr. Steady’s brother is coming over tonite to begin the cement work on the foundation on the backside of the house.
It’s about 10 degrees cooler today also.
This all does much for my frame of mind and state of being.
Last night, when the water in the upstairs sink came out as barely a trickle, I just went to bed and cried and cried. I felt completely undone.
I was exhausted physically and mentally.
Mr. Steady held me and reminded me that everything is fixable; that we’ll be okay.
I am taking things one day at a time.
I can’t do any more than that.
This is yet another reminder that I cannot but God can and sometimes it means just sitting back and being still.
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• Thursday, June 25, 2009 - Recycle, Re-Use and Rejoice.....
 Dearest Readers,
I mentioned in an earlier post that I was working on saving our much loved Market Umbrella from the rubbish heap. It had been viciously attacked by local marauding mice and was in a terrible state! In order to live gently, Dearest and I search out ways to practice the three R's... Recycle, Re-Use and Rejoice!
After a trip to our local Jo Ann's Craft Store I came home with a small bottle of glue, aptly named "Fabric Fusion" by Aleene. It stated that it permanently adheres fabric after drying for 48 hours.
I cut out flowers from a lovely remnant and began gluing them in place on both sides of the umbrella. I had our oldest Darling Boy carry the umbrella out to our shop, so that I could work on it without the worry of rain spoiling it before it could dry.
 After a couple of weeks out in all types of weather, I am happy to report that it has indeed held together and looks quite charming. We are Rejoicing that we were able to gently, and lovingly return a faithful servant to active duty.
I would love to hear how you Recycle, Re-Use and Rejoice...please leave a link or comment for others to enjoy.
Yours so kindredly,
Shan |
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