Have a Blessed Christmas!

from Jesus Daily

 

Merry Christmas to all our loved ones!

 

I was looking for a Christmas picture, and even saved one, but Jesus wanted me to share this with you.  In His hands is the most precious gift of all, if you will receive it, eternal life.  Forever with Him, in eternity.  Forgiveness and Love, Peace and Contentment, Forever!  Just receive it!

 

Forgive us dear ones for not writing this month, it has been busy.  On December 15th we lost our brother in law.  Daniel Ray Martinez Sr. is now celebrating his first Christmas in heaven.  We celebrated his funeral on Friday and had a chance to minister and love our extended family.  Please keep the Martinez family in your prayers.

 

Then last night, we made a sad trip to the Vet and sent our Spice puppy to the Lord for safe keeping.  She was almost 16 years old!  Such a loving a giving companion to the very end. She is now on our porch in heaven waiting for us.

 

Such is the circle of life.  But praise God we will see them again!

 

My question to you this Christmas is have you put Jesus in your heart?  Will we see you there on the streets of heaven?  We are praying that all of you have.  For that gift of forgivness and Eternal Life is THE BEST gift of Christmas.  It is what Jesus came to earth to do.  To save us and defeat Satan, death, hell the the grave.

 

We have all our children here and are so blessed. That is what Ma and Pa love about Christmas, to spend them with family.   And...

 

from God Vine.

 

To worship our Lord.  We are headed to Christmas eve service, in the beautiful snow God has sent us today.  It is beautiful!

 

May you all have a Blessed Christmas, filled with Love and Joy.

We send our love to all,

Ma and Pa

 

 



Random Acts of Kindness.

This week there was a very special picture that was making it's way around the internet.

 

This is officer Lawrence De Primo, who works the beat around Times Square.  He encountered this homeless man, and rather than ignoring him... like many have already done... he disappears for a bit and returns with a pair of boots and socks, and is here helping the man put them on.  This  picture was taken on a phone by a random passing person.

 

That my friend is a Random Act of Kindness... or as a favorite pastor of mine says... Being the Lord's hands and feet... Jesus with skin on.

 

As we are starting the Christmas season, I too want to remember the real meaning of Christmas with some Random acts of kindness. How about you?

 

I found an awesome site on Random Acts of Kindness, and they have some very touching stories, and great ideas of what you might do for others.  No, you do not have to spend money.... look around and see what you can do.

 

*Open a door for someone with their hands full.

*Call or drop by an elderly friends house, and spend time talking with them.

*Tell someone that you appreciate how special they are, they may not know how much of a difference they have made in your life.

 

This site has some awesome ideas that will get you going.  It only takes a minute to care... You can do this. 

 

Be on the look out for more RAOK, and share with us what you see... or what you have done.

 

 

On the look out... Ma and Pa

Be strong and courageous !

Stressed?

 

Just a reminder from our Lord...

 

Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world!

 

Relax... God's in control.

 

Hugs, Ma and Pa

Homemade Cleaning Wipes

This particular homemade cleaning product is my personal favorite!  I saw the recipe on One Good Thing by Jillee awhile back and I have been making my version ever since. 

 

My ingredients for the wipes are almost like Jillee's but I add more ammonia.

 

1C water

1/4 C rubbing alcohol

2 Tab. Dawn

1/4 C ammonia

 

I like the lemon ammonia when I can find it. Usually I make 2 recipes of this for my container, so that I have plenty of cleaning liquid. 

 

 

 I cut 2 tee shirts up, 5"x7" each and have the rags handy to put in my container. 

 

 

There is about 8 or more in the container right now, but I will go through those in a good cleaning day, so when I do, there is plenty of liquid left and I add more rags. 

 

What do I use them for? 

 

*Anything you would use a Clorox wipe for.

*Cleaning counter tops.

*Kitchens.

*Bathrooms.

*Walls.

 

Jillee suggested using them with a swifter floor cleaner to scrub the floor.  I was not happy with that result, I instead get on my hands and knees and clean my tile floors - remember I live in a mobile home, and do not have alot of area to clean. However I just ordered some microfiber clothes that are the size of wash clothes that I think might work... they will scrub better.  I will still use this recipe with them.

 

So, if I have a few minutes to clean, I will always have a "wipe" in my hand cleaning something.  The wipes are then placed in the washer and cleaned with the next load, so you do not have to have tons of wipes available.

 

The cost is so small... and everything feels, smells, and looks so clean...  Give it a try!

 

Happily scrubbing..

Ma and Pa

 



Eye Opening Book!

Just stopping by to share with you something awesome.

 

Rarely do I get to read anymore... just too busy.  I love to read, but the book has to be a real page turner, and dear to my heart.
 

 

 

This book is.  It is a narrative book that you will not be able to put down.  It will also open your eyes to what truly has been happening to America. And it is based on fact!

 

Let me know what you think.. and enjoy your blessed Christmas season ahead!

 

Hugs, Ma and Pa

New goals!

From Positive Inspirational Quotes :)

 

Greetings from beautiful Colorado!  Ma and Pa are still here, just very much on the go.

About the end of October we picked the last of our tomatoes... and we had a BIG Batch of green ones to care for.

Some of you may not know how that might be done... other than making a bunch of relish or "Chow-chow", which Jim and I really did not want to do. So, we wrapped them in newspaper... and stored them in boxes.

We are now checking them every few days and are canning them as they are ripe.  We put up 12 quarts today!

 

Our frugal goals seem to be rubbing off on our girls as well.  Julie and Micah took their pumpkins they had outside as decorations that were not carved and cooked them off, and now they have plenty of pumpkin pie material for the holidays.  Enough for 20 pies!  Wow!

 

And... what about the title?  New goals?  Well, Jim and I have decided to go house hunting.  We still have the ability to use Jim's VA loan, and checked into it and have been approved!!  So we are now looking.  The major "must have" is a 2 car attached garage that will not actually be used as a garage but our rock shop creation center.  We are preparing for retirement and need a much bigger area to work in.... and a bit bigger home would be great!  So, we will keep you all posted.... can't wait!

 

Looking to the future with a new perspective!

 

Hugs, Ma and Pa

 

 

Hurricane Sandy.

This storm is so big.... 

But not too big for God!

 

 Let your light shine.
 

Lord Jesus, be with each person out there in the path of this storm. Protect them and guide them, and show them YOUR strength.

May each person seek your face and rest in you.

 

Thank you and praise you Lord for your miracles about to happen!

 

Ma and Pa