Sunday Funday

Morning feeding ...

I just think this is cool. The knots in the wood show red with the sun shining through the bird house door. 

We had to go find hay today and buy chicken feed.  There seems to be a shortage everywhere since water is being rationed for the farmers. 

I got some sewing ready while I rode in the truck with Dude. 

Later family came over to help us hook up television and music plus just to have fun. 

We laughed a lot. 

Ate and danced..

We went out in the garden. 

Pumpkins

Yeah.. we have butternut squash coming on. 

Black zucchini.

Eggplant

Then off to see the animals. We did find a dead chicken and turkey.  I think it's time for the guineas to go!

All in all a very good day. 

Time to make dinner and settle in for the night. 

peace

Fourth Sunday...mass ... what did I hear?

Gospel Mk 1:21-28

Then they came to Capernaum,
and on the sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and taught.
The people were astonished at his teaching,
for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes.
In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit;
he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?
Have you come to destroy us?
I know who you are—the Holy One of God!"
Jesus rebuked him and said,
"Quiet! Come out of him!"
The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him.
All were amazed and asked one another,
"What is this?
A new teaching with authority.
He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him."
His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.

Mass today... seems like more and more are filling the pews. Everyone hoping to hear something more positive than what we might hear on the news or see on the internet. 

Here is what our Deacon conveyed to us today and what spoke to my heart: 

Words... words have power. Jesus said, " Quiet! Come out of him!" The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him.  ...words... and what power. 

Do our words affirm Jesus? 

The words we speak on daily basis affect who we are and those around us.    

For me, growing up in the South we used to hear , "God bless you".   I used to smile when I moved to Denver in my 20's and the lady next to me would constantly say, "Well, God bless your pea-pickin' heart", to her customers.  We don't hear  "God bless you" near enough these days. 

Think about your own words.  Are they showing we are caring and compassionate?  What do people hear from us?

Deacon challenged us with the words... "Demonic possessions no longer happens today...or do they? What do you see or hear on television, the movies, bullies, books, and  yes, even our own language at times." What are your own words saying about you? Do they contradict the words of Christ that we say we believe? Jesus declared unto us to be a light of the world and the salt of the earth. 

Dear God, 

May we honor You with all our words and works. 

Amen

Thank you Deacon for your inspiring words to carry me through the new week. 

peace 

Sunday's goings on on the homestead and faith

We went shopping yesterday at one of those new mega-stores - you know, the kind that has a ferris-freakin'-wheel in it . Not something we usually do.  It was a bit overload to our senses and everything was super expensive.  I took pictures of everything I liked and wanted to make.

Crocheted/ knitted cowls were  $60
Scarves $60
Loose woven blankets  $130 - 169
Crocheted turtle neck ponchos $160
Wool punch pillows $70
Western type vests $160

It is definitely a handmade Christmas this year.

Today was busy.  I was off work for Thanksgiving and got these ready as a Thank You gift to my team.  I saw the idea at Organize Christmas where they have these print-outs.  I think you could do the same idea for Christmas with Christmas papers. I wonder how many of my young team have ever seen Jiffy Pop popcorn ...

Dinner was put in the crockpot first thing this morning. Pork roast with potatoes and onion soup mix with a bit of water. 

Next up Peanut Butter Kisses.  It is always good to start Holiday baking early on! These cookies are easy and quick  - 1 egg, 1 cup of peanut butter, 1 cup of sugar - mix. Bake 350* 10minutes. Pop a kiss on time while warm. 

I got the latest issue of Spin Off - a magazine about spinning yarn. 

I opened up to the first story and it was about the family that sheared my ram! Wow! How cool for them. 

Here he is last spring shearing Wilbur. 

Here he is with his buddies who helped with the equipment.  They did a fantastic job and we will have them back in the spring. 

We started the day with a walk. We have been walking now for a week. I have to tell you when I began my hips were tight and didn't think I could make it. I didn't want Dude to know so I kept on going. Now, today, it was a breeze. It was a gorgeous day, perfect for a walk. 

Geese were everywhere!

I did pick some dried Russian Olive branches to work into a Christmas ...as something. Not sure yet what it will be. 

I think they are so pretty. 

I did make Christmas cards. I'm not finished but did get 11 made. I found these antique printables at Shabbyartboutique.com. Then I looked for any embellishments I could find to create the cards. The Blessing card was a postcard that was in a package I recently got so I used it as a card. 

I went outside to see what was happening on the homestead on this absolutely gorgeous day!

Dude was having a wonderful time working with Summer.

I stopped to stay hello to Angelo who was trying to get my attention by eating my shirt. He is adorable and I just can't get mad at him. 

Wilbur asked for a lamb ram massage.  He turned and gave a nod of gratitude. 

A stop in the greenhouse for a dinner salad.

I came in and finished the "cards/coasters" for my team. 

Time for dinner.

Here's that garden salad... our greens, various lettuces, our radishes, a sliced apple, a wee bit of cheese, pecans and dried cranberries.  Oh yum. 

And for Dude... pork roast, potatoes, and, of course, salad. 

I took mom to mass last night. The church was packed and people standing in the back. Always a good thing. The  readings are ones that I understand but still grimace..." Jesus said to his disciples: ‘When the Son of Man comes in his glory, escorted by all the angels, then he will take his seat on his throne of glory. All the nations will be assembled before him and he will separate men one from another as the shepherd separates sheep from goats. He will place the sheep on his right hand and the goats on his left." 

I raise sheep and goats.  Goats are smart and can be, at times, stubborn. Sheep, well, I hate to say it they are kinda dumb. But I think God is telling us not to be stubborn like the goats. He calls us to love him. Sounds simple but changing one's heart can be difficult. God is love and it is hard to envision the love God has for us. To have the faith of a mustard seed is all that is necessary but like sheep, who wander, there are times in our lives we feel lost. But Jesus is always there to show you the way, a new way , a way you can impact not only yourself but others too.  Are you living the King's Way boldly? Don't be stubborn of what you can do in the world, even if your world is small your impact can be huge. Don't be afraid when he shows you the Way or send others into your life that show you. Then it will be your turn to show others and impact the world.

peace