August 28, 2009

I have been busy this week. Even my days off, go by so fast, staying so busy. I saw a church sign on my way in this morning.
Patience is believing in God's timing.
I think I got it right, if not, it's close and it's true. I got my avon order off this morning and started tagging ceramics for the fair, when Ronnie showed up with lunch. I got busy with customers while he was here. When he left it got slow again. But I had to pull some molds and carve CLEMSON in a football. Got busy while writing this.

Painting Contest

Doc Holliday is having another painting contest. Please go to www.dochollidaymolds.net/paintingcontest.html look at the dragons and please send them an email to dochollidaymolds@usa.com and vote for #14 Mine or #12 Angel's. Thanks!!

August 25, 2009

Well my weekend flew by so fast. Even my Monday went by quickly. I got the girls costumes for halloween cut out plus my chores. Sunday school was interesting. I usually have the nursery, but no babies were there, and the youth had no teacher, so I taught them the nursery class lesson- God gave us our mouths. Very interesting, at least they stayed in their seats. With the nursery class the attention span doesn't last long and they get up to play. With teenagers the attention span changes, but they don't get up to play.
I got to work as soon as I got to the shop this morning. It is hot in the back, but I got quite a few molds poured up. I have to open most of them today. I even put up a few, I need to put up a whole lot more, not much room to work back there. A lady called and said she was coming today to bring some greenware to be fired, I can get the kiln filled up alot faster if she shows. I sure hope everyone has gone to scstatefair.org to register for the state fair to put in their ceramics and other items. Got to get er done before time runs out.

August 22, 2009

We had a good turn out for 4-H club yesterday. Then I took all mine (even Poppi) to Jessica's to spend the night. We even picked up neighbor child to go too. But she didn't make it all night, she got homesick about 9pm. I am glad I wasn't there. She had her 3, my 4 (counting Poppi), & our neighbor (until 9). They watched movies in 2 different rooms, until one T.V. just stopped. They painted Christmas trees, for those that didn't make it to 4-H club. Mean while, my husband and I went to the movies, after we split a hamburger basket at Rush's. We had a coupon for one of us to get in free, so it was a cheap date, but well worth the peace and quiet.... almost... the young lady in front of us talked to everyone around her the entire movie, I tried to shhh her, but she would just get louder. We ran into my friend Carolyn and her husband at the movies, she gave me 2 little firefighter hats she had gotten from firehouse subs. My grandsons will love them. We got home fairly early last night so I am not too tired today. I have opened the molds I poured yesterday and worked on the penguin. Ronnie brought me a burger for lunch. It has been a good day. My daughter-in-law picked up my girls this morning, but she didn't get all their stuff or my Poppi.

August 21, 2009

I have really been working this week. It is so hot in the back of the shop, even when I don't fire up the kiln. I have had some special orders this week and trying to get them done. Jessica saw her penguin I got for her birthday, she loves it. I got it fired and have started putting glaze on it. Maybe it will do right the first time, Mema's piggy bank still needs work on it. Keep your fingers crossed. My girls are enjoying school so far. I read a comment from husband's niece, it was a quote from her middle daughter on her first day home from K-5, " There are way too many rules and I already know all that stuff!!" I guess she is ready to go out in the world and get a job, she knows all that stuff. I went to my granddaughters open house last night, nice school, Hollywood. They gave out ice cream, chocolate syrup and sprinkles. I should not have gotten the sprinkles.

August 18, 2009

This is me doing the "back to school" dance!! My girls had a good first day, I didn't. I went to the high school to try and straighten out Angel's schedule, but they sent me out like a whipped pup. I felt like crying. I am sending Ronnie back. I spent well over an hour sitting there, just to be told I can't do anything, it ain't right. I was told by family to just go to the school board, but I will wait and see what Ronnie can do. I can always pull her out and home school her, won't that be fun? It took me almost all day, praising and praying to get calmed down.
My son and his wife came home late Saturday. They may have had almost two weeks to get used to being without Precious, but to come home to an empty house has to hurt pretty bad. Please keep them in your prayers. I'm sorry this shouldn't be so down. I know God is still in control and His plans are not ours. I praise Him!

August 13, 2009

Today has been busy, not overwhelming, just a steady busy. Even Mema came by. But her piggy bank was still streaky, so it will be fired again. One of my pieces came out, but the other, the red is still has gray in it. Very frustrating. I got a couple more orders on the footballs, one with SC State, and another Panthers. I got one done. I have to let the mold dry, maybe tomorrow I can pour the other one. I have to pour another motorcycle and riders, I sold the set I had. I have so much to do, but between the phone calls and questions, its been a long day, I might have to lock the door and not answer the phone to get done.

August 11, 2009

I am trying to get the kiln loaded with a glazed load. I have repaired Mema's piggy bank, my magnolia's and my rose on a heart. I pray everything comes out right this time. I am also putting the black saucers back in. I've touched up them and hope they come out good enough for the State Fair.
Guard me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings. - Psalm 17:8

August 8, 2009

Another slow day at the shop. But I got caught up on my emails, too many accounts to keep up with. the girls spent the night with their grandparents last night and Ronnie & I got to go on a date. We ate at Flight Deck, we had the blue plate specials. And then we went to see G.I. Joe movie. It was good, but too much action, made my eyes hurt trying to keep up. We had to pick up a few groceries from Wal-mart on the way home.
I got some glazing done and worked on the applications for the state fair.
Indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. We are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.
1 John 1:2-4

August 6, 2009

I got a voicemail about Precious. She said she saw a fat Rollie pollie chihuahua rolling around in a yard, all by herself in Hounds Run. We rushed down there and looked all around. We went by the animal shelter and reported her missing. No one had called or turned in a chihuahua in the past week. I could even smell her at one house, they wouldn't open the door. One woman offered to help, but she didn't do anything, but take down our information. I was suspicious of her. I am still praying. I have not lost faith. God will keep Precious safe.

August 5, 2009

I only took my girls to the movies this week. This is the last week of the free movies. We went by the Christian book store in Lexington and then came home, not feeling well. Hard to breath, sinus giving me a hard time. We did make it to church. Brother Jacob taught a good word on Peace. I needed it! I needed it earlier in the week. I know I am suspose to trust God and I do! But that didn't keep me from worrying. And again I keep hearing Peace, be still! Be still and know I am God. He speaks to my soul all the time, always in a soft voice, but loud enough I can hear him.

August 4, 2009

We went by Twin City News to put in and ad about Precious. It costed more than Saluda and they wouldn't put her picture in. But I have to do everything possible to get her back. We are still praying!

August 3, 2009

Not feeling well. Why can't I let it all be in God's hands? Why do I worry so much? We went to Saluda to put an ad in for Precious. We put up more signs.

August 2, 2009

Byron is leaving today to fly back to Arizona. We went back to Mrs Agnes for lunch, that was extremely hard. But we got signs put up all around the area with Precious picture on it. I pray God will touch the hearts of who ever has her and bring her back to us. My heart hurts so much for that sweet little dog. It has to hurt Mindy more. I pray God will give us all peace and rest. Especially Jessica, she feels so guilty and helpless. Lord help us all and keep Precious safe. When we went to the airport, the girls started asking Byron if we could come out and see him this Christmas. He says he has plenty of room for us. Today is Bubba's birthday, but I couldn't bring myself to sing Happy Birthday to him.

August 1, 2009

Precious slipped out of her harness at Mrs. Agnes. She is gone! We searched for hours, even after dark. She is no where to be found. Someone would have to have taken her. I pray God will protect her and keep her safe. And please bring her back to us soon.

August 7, 2009

I have been so busy this week. But I have also been sick, sick in my soul and body. I worried myself sick about us losing my son's puppy. Precious is one of my grandbabies. She is 8 months old. I recommended Jessica keep her while they are in Tenn. on business. When I called Jessica to see if she wanted me to pick them all up for the family barbeque last Saturday afternoon. She asked if she could bring pup, and I said sure, but Mrs. Agnes doesn't like animals in her house, so she will have to be tied out with our dog, Poppi. We were all outside most of the time. When we went in to eat, not gone but about 15 minutes, she slipped out of her harness and is still missing. We all blame ourselves. It's awful feelings. And because we don't get much sleep when we worry, we stress our bodies when we worry, my immune system ain't working quite right, I got a sinus infection. I have had such pressure and pain all week. I do feel better today. I have tried to get work done, but mostly I have just got us registered for the State Fair.

August 1, 2009

Things have been quiet again today at the shop. We've been cleaning some. At least the shop looks better. Poppi is scared of the vaccuum. He is such a good dog. It takes the whole family to take care of him. He has missed the girls as much as I have. He has sat in the window, waiting for them everyday. My babies come home from camp today!! I have missed them so much.

Children are a heritage from the Lord. - Psalm 127:3

Our children are a heritage,

A blessing from the Lord;

They bring a richness to our lives--

In each, a treasure stored. - Fasick

Time spent with your children is time wisely invested.