Monday Manna - Stories of God's Goodness #2 -Dee & Jerry's Reception

Good Monday Morning to you,

Sweet Friends,

So how was your weekend and how is

 your Monday shaping up???

It is raining and dreary here this morning, but

 there is sonshine in my soul.

We are still basking in the glory of how well the

 reception went..............and all the answers to 

prayer that we saw over any and all concerns

that we had,  how everything got done that

needed to get done,  and the ideas the Lord

 gave me, and the ideas and help from others,

was just such a blessing.

The peace we had through it all, cause this

 was a real stretch for me.  I can be very shy in

 a group of people when I don't know them, and

 basically, I did not know 10 of them at all, and

 only 2 had we met once, but the Lord enabled

 me to be more gregarious even than normal,

 which was so surprising to me..........

and such a blessing.

We kept Dee and Jerry in the bedroom till

everyone arrived and then announced them 

as Mr. and Mrs.

Our Dee looked so beautiful in her gown,

and Jerry so handsome in his suit. We just

 had to blow some bubbles on them, to 

celebrate 

that they are now, Husband & Wife. They

threw rose petals on them in St. Lucia.

All of Jerry's family said how nice they thought

it was, and how much they enjoyed it, they were

all very sweet, nice and encouraging.  It was so

 nice to meet them all.

 The wedding video was way beyond what we

 even imagined or expected, and the videographer

 did such a good job with the music he added to it,

 as well, and it is such fun to be able to watch it 

all together.  Also nice to have it and the pics

so we can see them anytime we want.

The photographer we had for the reception

 took lots of neat pictures of each family with

 Dee and Jerry, and then lots of candid shots,

am hoping he got some good ones of the

tables, cause I took some,  but they weren't

complete, as I added embellishments and

rose petals afterwards and forgot to take a

picture of them. Don't know when we will

get those back yet.

It was mostly all family, with just a few

friends that were able to make it, as my

guest list was limited since we were doing

it in our home, but it was a truly a most 

delightful evening.

Memories that will last a lifetime.

Other than the issue with the  cakes and 

the flowers for her and Jerry, wich I was

able to fix, thankfully!!

 Things really could not have gone any

 better than they did. About as perfect
as it's gonna get this side of heaven.

So we are so gratetful to God, and to

all of you who felt led to lift this event

and us up to the Lord in prayer.

  He heard our prayers...........

 and answered them exceedingly, abundantly,

more than we could ever think, hope or ask!

That is the Lord we serve..........

All praise goes to Him who loves us so 

graciously and lavishly!!

Started not to share about the disappointments,

cause didn't want to take away from what all

the Lord did,  cause he moved in a mighty way,

  but just keeping it real folks. Things do happen,

 we just have to choose not to let them ruin

 things for us!!  Cause the enemy also wants

to disappoint and steal our joy,  it is our

job not to let him do that to us!!

Was going to share some pictures today,

  but forgot to ask Dee and Jerry if it was okay, 

 so once I get their approval, hopefully, I

will be sharing them. 

Come back tomorrow and I will share some

sort of pictures whether it be from the

reception progress or the wedding.

Thanks for coming by, appreciate your

visit and your comments as always,

Love,  Hugs,

and Praise Worthy Blessings,

Nellie

Welcome to Thankful Thursday - October 27, 20ll

This is same vignette but with new flowers pretty yellow

 and orange Mums with a few Sunflowers left over!

Take delight in the LORD
 and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalm 37:4

Evening Sweet Peas,

How in the world are you???

 I am busy..... getting ready still. 

Have done as much as I can early, 

 so seems like everything is running

 along pretty well, and sure hope it

 stays that way.  lol

I am gonna give you a snap shot of

my week again, thru my thankfuls.......

#1

I am thankful

for faithful friends of many years, and my new bloggy 

friends who have prayed for us during this exciting time,

as well as the time during hubbies lay off.  You guys

are all wonderful and so appreciated.

We are feeling those prayers for the reception and so 

please don't quit,  not until after the 29th!!  lol

I am sure that is why things are going so well.....

#2

I am thankful

that Dee and Jerry got home safe and sound

and had a wonderful honeymoon in St. Lucia,

where they got married, and in Puerto Rico.

#3

I am thankful

that their Wedding Video came out so nicely,

as well,  as the pictures.  They really had a very

good photographer.  Hopefully,  next week I

might be able to show you some of them.

#4

I am thankful

to be able to enjoy hearing about them

feathering their new nest,  they are just so

excited,  and it thrills a Mom and Dad's

heart,  and we can't wait to see what they

have done to the new apartment since

we were there last,  but this is their last

week off,  so we want to give them

 their space!!  

#5

I am thankful

that I found all the roses I needed today

to make the floral arrangements.  I was

concerned about that,  and only had to

go to 2 Publix stores!!

 Ask and ye shall receive....................

#6

I am thankful

that I did not take a fall today when I was

out.  The floor was uneven in the dollar store

and my flip flop type sandal caught the edge

of the floor and it tripped me pretty hard,

but praise the Lord I did not fall or even

hurt my toesies!!  lol

#7

I am thankful

that I found some battery operated twinkle

lights at Target today for just #1.99 each.

I wanted to either put candles along the

edges of the screened porch or put some

light in a faux tree we have out there.

Hubby was not in favor of the candles,

he would like to avoid burning the house

down!  lol   Personally,  I  thought it would be 

fine,  but after  almost 41 years of marriage I

have learned to listen to my hubby.  So this

was another answer to prayer.

#8

I am thankful

that our friend Becky from over at Junk to Joy

offered to come and help me tomorrow,  if

need be..............I am not a good delegator,

so will have to see what I have left tomorrow,

and if I can delegate something!!  lol

and am thankful and  thrilled she and hubby are

 going to come to the reception as well.

#9

I am thankful

that next week I can relax a little and not work

so much every day......but I am so glad I have

been able to do that,  cause I think the end

is gonna be more pressure free,  at least,

I am hoping.........................lol

and I love these times cause it tends to make

you get things done that needed doing anyway

#10

I am thankful

for leftover chicken and dumplings, chili I had

frozen,  and steamed shrimp and potato salad

from Publix,  cause haven't been doing a lot

of cooking this week,  cause we have been

trying to work in the yard in the evening,  and

I have been out there some mornings.

#11

I am thankful

for "OFF" mosquito repellent, for if it was not for

OFF,  we would not have been able to work out

there,  they are horrendous and voraciously

hungry for humans and animals it seems!! 

and I am not kidding or exaggerating either.

#12

I am thankful

for a sweet card I got from another bloggy

friend,  Janet over at Janet and Marvins life.

It came in the snail mail today,  and was so

sweet and encouraging.  Such a blessing!!

Well,  that is my list,  and as 
you can see, I have been rather 
one track................

but that has been my week,

and it is a great track!!  lol

Hope you have a Wonderful
 Wonderful Weekend!!

Love,  Hugs, and 
 Happy Celebration Blessings,

Nellie

White Wednesday - Finally...pics of my white room

Hello Sweet Friends,

So what are you up to these days???

You already know what I'm up to ..........lol

Have a whole lot on my to do list,  and it seems to just

keep growing and growing......................lol.

But have gotten a lot more done the last few days!!

Have to tell you I am a bit perplexed and insensed.....

because we have been looking for a new set of flatware,

and Oh My Goodness...........you can not find anything

that is made in the USA.  Most of it is made in China,

found Oneida's is either from Indonesia, Viet Nam, 

 and mostly China, and at Market Store, not the whole

name, as I can't recall it right now,  they had some

made mostly in china and some from India, but did not

 say what it was made of.

Most of the flatware now is made with only Chromium

and no nickel,  which gives it the shine and the weight

from what I read.  Did find a few sets with Chromium

 and nickel but didn't like them, I had read several reviews

 on theWalmart site about the Better Homes and Gardens

flatware and had purchased a set I liked but once

I got it home realized, it was only made of Chromium 

and was made in China. Had forgotten to research

before I went looking the first time,  but after looking

in 8 stores, I haven't found anything I like as well as

that one,  and if we do find one we like it is made

with only chromiun and from china as well,  so guess

I am just gonna have to go with it.  No wonder there

is so much unemployment in our country,  this out

sourcing is just ridiculous.

 Will step off my soap box now!  lol

and on with White Wednesday!!

Will just show you my etagere shelf for today,  

and hopefully do the rest next week..........

We have had this shelving for over 34 years, and

I still love it today as much as the day I bought it.

When you walk in our front door it is practically 

the first thing you see..................

This is the bottom shelf on the left.

This adorable lil pumpkin you see here and that was in my

header picture was made by Becky over at Junk to Joy!

Made with plaster of paris,  and embellished with all the

cutest of Becky's creativity.  Just love it!

Picture taken from above.  Just in case you don't know,

you can click on any pic to enlarge it!!

Here's an even better picture of it,  love the leaf too!

This is done in a gradient map affect!

2nd shelf,  love this blue print pitcher,  on of my fav

finds from some years back,  and love this lil demitasse

cup,  I put a candle in it.................

More of my favs.....white creamers

Done with a posterized affect!

The whole shelf and nothing but the shelf!!  lol

Decided it needs some texture and happened to come up

on this lovely burlappy ribbon at Michael's and thought

it fit the bill nicely.  This pic loaded out of sequence,  it

was suppose to do the normal pic first.  Anyway,  it

looks great Posterized!

Here is what it looks like normally.  

and here,  great ribbon,  I really liked it,  so I went back

and got more,  as you will see next week.

This is the 3rd shelf on first side.

This is a seasoned birdhouse I got many moons

ago at a yard sale,  and it had an ugly finish on it,

so I sprayed it white,  and it gave it a great rustic

type finish.  It used to be embellished with pastel

dried flowers and ribbon,  but decided to take it

off last year,  for a change.  The birdie and nest

 was a gift from Becky as well.

Notice the lighting is different,  this is the real color

of the wall behind it.  One pic was taking with

flash the other no flash!

Liked the texture of the wire basket with the candle

That was a gift form my SIL Susan.

This is the top shelf on the right side.

Roses from my bouquet at Scott and Megans wedding.

Another pumpkin from Miss Becky,  this was from

last year,  love it too!

Gradient map affect,  I am really liking this affect!!

This is from the bottom shelves on the right side

A lil bit blurry,  like the reflection from the glass shelf.

White and pale pink potpourri, and some letter from an

old boggle game with the truth,  cause

Jesus does love you!!

Well,  hope you enjoyed some scenes from my new

white room, guess you can say I am not really Shabby Chic,

 I am more Modern Chic. More to come next Wednesday

 hopefully, have to say I have really been

 enjoying the new look.

Cause I really Love White!!!!

Hope you are having a joyful day,

  I am..........

heard from son today, and  my girl 

and her new hubby,  they are home,

 and coming over tonight,  

can hardly wait to see them. 

 She said it was like a dream........

so sounds like it must have been

 a very good time.............

can't wait to hear the details.

Thanks for stopping in....................

Always makes my day more Fun,

 when I hear from you!!

Oh yea, and I am linking up to

 Faded charm Cottage.

If you want to see lots more

Wonderful Whites just click here!

Hugs, Luvs,

and White Room Blessings,

Nellie

Welcome to Thankful Thursday - October 20, 2011

Happy Thankful Thursday Sweet Peas,

So what is going on your corner 

of the world???

Some good things....I hope!

Been a good week thus far, so anticipating the same

 for the rest of the week.  Once again I will sort of tell

 you what I have been up to via my thankfuls.............

#1

I am thankful

that we got a text message from Dee and Jerry

and they are at their next destination.  So was

very happy to know that!!  When they return

I will tell you where they went...............

#2

I am thankful

for what a glorious and cool day it was today.

It was a great day to be out.........and I was.....

First, I went to bible study,  then shopping for

 stuff I still needed for reception and then some

grocery stuff too.

#3

I am thankful

for all the sweet ladies that are in the bible study and how

they all go out of their way to make me feel welcome and

apart of things.

#4

I am thankful

for wonderful memories,  this Fall table vignette

you see above..... holds lots of treasured memories

for me and hubby.

#5

I am thankful

that we had the priviledge of living in Germany when we were

 just barely over a year married.  This Thomas Kincaide

picture so reminds me of Germany.  We lived their 40

years ago,  and it was an absolutely wonderful and 

fascinating experience for us both.

#6

I am thankful

for this sort of beat up hummel music box,

my hubby brought me way back then.  Course,

it wasn't beat up when he brought it to me,

  but it has had a lot of wear and tear since.
  It plays our theme song from the first movie
 we saw together as a blind date.  

#7

I am thankful

for this Hummel with the bunnies as well.

Another gift from hubby when we were living

over there.  I drag all of these out every

year in the fall,  cause they match the colors,

and they bring up great memories right

before our Anniversary in November.

So guess that is what prompted a lot

of this post!!  lol

#8

I am thankful

for a fun day out shopping.  I really do have

such fun cause I don't go out shopping by

myself as much as I used to,  so I have to

say I  am enjoying my own company!!  lol

#9

I am thankful

for the Thomas Kincaide, and what a gifted

 artist he is,  I simply adore all his work, and

also a book by him called "Simple Life" for

the prose is as beautiful as the paintings.

I especially like this picture that hangs in

my hallway, actually it is a puzzle that was

done years ago by our bible study kids,

who each did a lil bit and we didn't have the

heart to just stuff it back in the box,  so found

a nice frame at Good Will and framed it.

The bible study started with hubby just trying

to teach my son,  then his friend David joined

them,  and then it just mushroomed from

there, so most of them are my sons age, and

 now married having or have families of their own.

Those were so good times!!

Something about this time of year makes

me so nostalgic.........don't really know why!!

#10
I am thankful
I have been able to get so much done this
week as the big event is approaching quickly,
so the more done now,  the less stress next
week,  and the more I can enjoy it.

#11

I am thankful

for the really fun time we had with Scott and Megan

last Saturday,  we visited, had dinner and played

a game called Apples to Apples.  

#12

I am thankful

that I found the things I needed to make a cute, yet

inexpensive door decoration, that I saw online for the 

reception.  I will be sure to take a picture of it once it is up!

Probably want put it up till the night before.

#13

I am thankful

I was able to get a hair appt. for tomorrow,  which

was amazing since I have not been to her in such

a long time.  Another thing out of the way,  as I am

trying to clear the deck as much as possible for

next week,  cause you know, you always think you

have everything done then many things spring up

at the end that you forget about.  Am sure hoping

not many!!  lol

#14 

I am thankful

(Just had to throw this in too) for friends that are

so sweet to pray for us when we need it.  We had

a distressing relational situation happen this week, 

 and I called or wrote a number of my friends and asked

 them to please pray for us and the upcoming event.

What a treasure that is...................

Well girlies,  I am a tired woman, been busy

all week,  and out all day,  so I am gonna go 

chill out for a bit!!

Oh yea,  have to tell you about a really great

movie we watched last night called" Not

easily broken".  It is a story about a family

that got their priorities out of wack,  and

all that happens................it really is a great

movie,  we highly recommend it,  another

movie from Netflix.

Thanks for your visit,  and I 

hope you have a lovely weekend, 

 with family and/or friends and

 furry friends.  lol

Love hearing from you ..............

Love, Hugs, and

Nostalgic Blessings to you!

Nellie