So Thankful For Dad

I'm so thankful for my dad and that he has come back from the stroke last year. I couldn't imagine him doing things like this ....
He came up for a visit yesterday and wanted to help us like he used to. Mowing can take three hours. Dad wanted to

take a turn helping on the mower like he used to do. We love him and love seeing him, and appreciate his help on the farm.
Thank you Dad. We sure loved seeing you yesterday. "God works all things together for good, to them that love God."

Show and Tell Friday

Today it's show and tell at Kelli's house. Please go to her blog to see all the fun items being shown by blogging friends.
This is a western clock given to us by my husband's parents. I have always loved it. It has no name on it anywhere, but it reminds me of Frankoma. I love the soft colors and gold accents.

This is a photo of my husband's parents, John and Vivian. I believe they purchased the clock around 1955 in a store in Oklahoma, which is where they are from. I love her gloves and coat. That store looks like it would have been a fun one to shop in too. Thanks for letting me share my clock.

Quick Dinner For Busy Moms

This is one of the meals I fix on Wednesday nights, as this is the longest day for me. I'll tell you why in second.

I got these frozen chicken tenders at COSTCO, which is like Sam's Club. I do visit this store about once a month. You bake these already breaded pieces of chicken for about 20 min. at 425 degrees.
Use this really tasty dipping sauce on the side called Sweet Chili Sauce for Chicken. Open a bag of lettuce and add tomatoes and cukes, and you have a meal. Okay okay... I am not sure that this is the healiest meal, but it will keep body and soul alive and it will keep busy Mom from getting stressed out.
This is me with my friend Dawn. We sit in the nursery at church and pray together for our children every Wednesday night, while they are attending youth group. We get to church at 6:00 pm, and don't leave until close to 9:00 pm. We both own a copy of Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian and we use it as our guide. I thank God for my prayer partner, Dawn. We have seen God answer so many prayers. There have been miracles and complete turn arounds with our kids. "The fervent effectual prayer of a righteous man availeth much." James 5:16. I encourage you to ask the Lord for a prayer partner, if you don't already have one. You will be blessed indeed. Have a blessed day, my dear blogging friends.

I Know of Somone Who Had A Very Sad Mother's Day

This is Dottie Rambo with her daughter Reba. Dottie was killed yesterday when her tour bus crashed. Dottie Rambo was a singer and song writer of Gospel music.

Some people have said Dottie wrote more Gospel songs than anyone else. I didn't know a lot about Dottie, but I listened to her daughter Reba's music in the 1970's. Although I don't know Reba personally, I have her listed on my myspace as a friend. In the '70s Reba's songs helped me get through some tough times. I really appreciate her lyrics and gorgeous voice.

I can't help but feel so sad for Reba today for the loss of her sweet mother. If you go to Reba's myspace by clicking the link, you can hear her version of Amazing Grace, in which her mother harmonizes with her. I must have played it ten times yesterday and cried a little. It was a sad Mother's Day for Reba, and I am praying for her. If you have about five minutes and feel like crying, click the link Reba and then play her version of "Amazing Grace. "

God bless you dear blogging friends. Kathi

Happy Mother's Day

Here is my mother, Shirley. I'm so thankful God gave me such a sweet mother. I love you Mom, and want to say, "Happy Mother's Day," to you.

This is a picture of Mom and me after I was married, but before I had my own children. We went to Hawaii together and had such a fun time.
Finally I got to experience motherhood. I am a mother of four children, and I thank God for giving each one to me. I love being a mother. "Thank you Lord for my children." I still have that rocking chair. When I nursed my babies I would pray this for the boys..."Lord, please give him the faith of Abraham, the obedience and adherence to following after You of Joseph, in a foreign land, the love for God as David had, and the God honoring ability and obedience to YOU that Daniel had..." I prayed this for the girls..."Lord, please give her loyalty to You, and love for YOU as Ruth had, faith as Hannah had, and trust and faith that the woman who touched the hem of YOUR garment had, and obedience as Mary had..." I still pray always for my children that they would walk with the Lord and love His Word. They will make good choices if they are seeking the Lord. Praise the Lord that we can ask for anything, and that is my heart's cry.

Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there.

Time to Paint the Barn Again.....

Oh what we women go through for our man!!! I'm doing this for you honey...okay, for me too!
But it's so worth it!! Yay, pretty color and shine again. I love it it. Thanks Frank, you did an amazing job with my cut and weave. Thank you Stacey for paying for it!!!