Friday, May 29, 2009

Complimentary Closings

I love getting letters and cards. The person has taken their time to write me a note and that note will stay around and I can read and re-read the letter at any time. I hope that you will take some time soon and write a letter to someone you really care about. Someone that is widowed, lonely, in a hospital or at home alone.......or just at home. Here is a list of some complimentary closing, maybe this will put you in the mood to write. Email and calls are not as personal. I am listing closing for friends, business, sympathy and social letters.

Sincerely, Sincerely yours, Lovingly, Fondly, Love, Yours always, Always, As always,
As ever, Yours, Lots of Love, All My Love, Yours devotedly, Affectionately yours, Affectionately, Very sincerely yours, Sincerely your friend, With all my sympathy, With love, Yours, Very truly yours.

Let It Rain

Open the floodgates of Heaven and let it rain Lord..........

Proverbs of King Solomon New Living Translation

Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can crush strong opposition.

Do you like honey? Don't eat too much of it, or it will make you sick.

Don't visit your neighbors too often, or you will wear out your welcome.

Putting confidence in an UNRELIABLE person is like chewing with a toothache or walking on a broken foot.

Singing cheerful songs to a person whose heart is heavy is as bad as stealing someone's jacket in cold weather or rubbing salt in a wound.

Trusting a fool to convey a message is as foolish as cutting off one's feet or drinking poison.

Lonely

God sets the lonely in families....Psalm 68:6..........GOD says we have not because we ask not........ask....believe and wait to receive!

Chocolate Garden?

I love chocolate.....I serve myself a cup of cocoa each morning with whipping cream and chocolate syrup drizzled on top. It is so yummy.

The new thing out is a Chocolate Garden and I hope you can find these flowers in your city.
Chocolate Cosmos.....Chocolate Sunflower........Chocolate Viola........Chocolate Pincushion Flower.......and Chocolate Smoke Nicotiana.

Monday, May 25, 2009

White Roses Last The Longest--Buy Yourself Some Today

Dessert in Glass

1 package {3 oz} jello strawberry flavor gelatin
1 cup orange sherbet
whipped topping {in a can}

Add 1 cup boiling water to gelatin mix in medium bowl; stir 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
Stir in sherbet until melted. Pour into 4 large glasses could be martini or wine glasses, just a pretty glass.

Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Top each with whipped topping just before serving.
{Kraft Food and Family Magazine}

Quick Snack Or Party

In a seving tray add fresh cleaned strawberries with the stem.........on one side then add Oreo Cookies on the other side and serve with whipped topping in the middle of the dish. This is a sweet treat so use the whipped topping in the carton and freeze your bowl and beaters.

Frosty Orange Cream

2 cups orange sherbet or sorbet, softened
1 package {8oz} cream cheese
1/2 cup orange juice
1 can {14 oz} sweetened condensed milk
1 {8 oz} cool whip topping, thawed

Line 9x5 loaf pan with foil. Spread sherbet onto bottom of prepared pan to form even layer. FREEZE 10-minutes.

Meanwhile: beat cream cheese in a large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually add condensed milk and juice, beating until blended. Gently stir in Whipping Topping. Pour over sherbet in pan.

FREEZE 3 hours...to unmold, invert pan onto plate; remove foil.....Enjoy
{Makes 12 servings}

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Rocket Fuel In Your Water???

Call your water department and see if they have "perchlorate" in your water. 28 states have this in their water.....wow.......don't light a match.

Spring-Summer

We are really still in Spring and I love it. Here are some style ideas from Chanel.......navy and white.........AND White and navy........Navy and white has more navy and of course White and Navy will have more white with hints of navy stripe. Bring out your beige pants and add a short cropped navy jacket with a white and blue strip knit shirt underneath.........really sharp and you don't have to wear a short jacket to look beautiful.

White dresses or suits with gold trim.......black and white........my favorite.........sweet looks....lace tops and skirts that are lined.......real lady like dressing........love it........

HURTING, Mentally and/or Physically

Take you JESUS pain medicine: Call on JESUS CHRIST! He is the answer to your pain. No pills required.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Reminder: Thank JESUS Today

For all he has done for you but also for who he is! Our Savior, creator, defender, healer, provider, plus many many other things you can add. Stand on Psalm 91 today.....read.....be reminded of how much JESUS loves you.

FDA New Generic Drug Approvals

Check out these medications and they are now generic.....pass on to someone you know.

Actoplus Met XR
Azor
Kerlone
Lotrisone lotion and Lotrisone cream
Lamictal oral tablets, Lamictal disintegrating tablets, and Lamictal chewables
Tyzeka

Sunday, May 17, 2009

FDA Recalls

L&M Company Cantaloupes....possible health risk.

Water-based face paints health risk.

The Nuthouse and others, Pistachios--possible health risk. You can get recall updates by visiting the FDA government website.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Watermelon Salad

In a small saucepan, mix 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon honey; simmer and reduce heat until syrupy, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool. Toss 4 cups seeded and cubed watermelon with arugula leaves; drizzle with vinegar reduction and 1/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Top with 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese. This is great with chicken. {Recipe by Stephanie Izard, Bravo's Top Chef.}

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Life

Yesterday I went to the ER with a horrible headache. I had hit my head really hard Saturday. The back of my head.......getting into my car a weird way.....why I entered that way I will never know. Since I am a traumatic brain injury survivor, hitting the head over and over can kill someone. My doctor out of town said go to the ER but he does not know the ER in this town. It is horrible. No matter how sick you are they make you wait hours. I have been told people in the waiting room have had strokes waiting........they say they are too busy and busy more than our huge hospital in the state.........something needs to be done to get them to fix their many issues on taking care of patients. It is a horrible experience going into that waiting room. Last night, I left and prayed over my head........I took time last night to pray for myself.....something I do not do enough of.....I pray for others and forget to pray for myself. So if you are not praying for yourself.......please take the time. I woke up today feeling much better. That hit in my head made me really sick and until this morning I was having a hard time. JESUS is so precious to answer our prayers. The Lord heard my prayer and healed that area of pain. I have also asked JESUS for a hedge of protection around my head.......too many times since my TBI I have hit my head really hard and with a traumatic brain injury you can't keep hitting your head. No matter what the doctors say, I won't go before its my time. So if you will say a prayer to JESUS for me, and ask that my head be guarded by the Lord.

Tonight I went to a funeral home in support of a mother and her family. Her son died a week ago with alcohol and drugs. I feel confident that young man did not even think he would die that night. He did........I had never met him.........but in seeing him in the casket.......I saw a precious young man. He did not even look his age of 24. The mother is just numb and has not even had the time to mourn. Please keep Karen and her family in your prayers. The only thing I could say to her was that "I was so so sorry" and that it was going to be a long journey and to rest and take care of herself and if she will let JESUS take care of her, he will.

I was raised in the funeral business. My great dad was and still is a funeral director. It is a sad business, but that is a business that is needed.

What went wrong? Why could he not receive the message the Lord has for us all. His parents could not control his choices........but my heart is shaken that he died. OUR LIFE IS A VAPOR, The Holy Bible tells us. Life is really precious. I did not understand how precious until 6 years ago when I was at deaths door for 3 days..........what could the youth have done at church? Who could have extended a hand to him? I was told he had such a great heart. That he was so kind and nice...........who all abanded him? Did anyone? I am so sad right now. I pray that if you have people in your church or neighborhood that need help that you will ask Jesus what you can do.....take special time to pray for the lost and hurting.....pray for the ones that are not with JESUS and pray that they see the truth. Pray they don't believe the lies of the evil one.

Busy lives........to me choke out the people we need to help. Too much activity in ones life other than helping people who are lost, lonely and at the edge of death. I don't know what she is going through but I do know how it feels to have a child at death like I did with my son when he was two months old. Please keep this family of Karen in your prayers. (I WILL WRITE MORE AS MY MIND CAN THINK)

Tips

Enjoy shaving your legs ladies and make it easier by using body lotion (pure I hope) smooth over your legs and shave.......it works great.........you can add lotion a little more than usual to get a great shave. No water or mess. Some ladies you hair conditioner but I prefer lotion.

Be sure to keep a seam ripper close by. It is great to open pockets that are sewn as you buy and for stray threads also. (All YOU)

You can mix sugar and olive oil to amke a great exfoliator for your body or feet. Wash off. Try 100% Pure Shower Gels. No chemicals........www.100percentpure.com. They have the best mascara that you buy through QVC. Natual and your lashes won't or mine down't break off.

For a medium full coverage foundation.....stop by your beauty counter for Dior Sculpt Foundation. May appear a bit thick but dries so so light and its wonderful for older skin. I mean 50 and over.

Some people have feet that have odor.....even with washing the feet.......I suggest you try Crystal Natural deodorant. They come in sprays and roll on's and rocks. That is what I use for my under arms and have for 11 years.....natural and works wonders.......I really don't sweat though so some might have trouble using Crystal Natural deodorant but it will help your feet.

Cherry Coke Salad

1 can (20 ounce) crushed pineapple
1/2 cup filtered pure water
2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
3/4 cup cola

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a saucepan or microwave, bring pineapple juice and water to a boil. Add gelatin; stir until disolved. Stir in cherry pie filling and cola. Pour into a serving bowl. Refrigerate until slightly thickened. Fold in reserve pineapple. Refrigerate until firm. 10-12 servings. (Birds and Blooms Country Store Catalog Insert)

Honey Cinnamon Butter

1 cup butter
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl; beat until smooth. Serve with muffins, toast, bagels, pancakes, etc. Makes 1-1/3 cups.

Citrus Fruit Smoothies

5 cups grapefruit juice
3 cups orange juice
1 cup filter PUR water
4 medium firm bananas but up and frozen
12 frozen unsweetened whole strawberries (you can also use sliced)

In a blender, place half of each ingredient; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a pitcher. Serve immediately...Serves 8 (Birds and Blooms www.CountryStorecatalog.com

Before using Grapefruit juice or grapefruits check with your doctor or pharmacy on the medicine you take........hundreds of medications can't be taken with grapefruit juice or grapefruit. Grapefruit can increase the medication in your body or decrease the medication and some medicines so NO grapefruit. ENJOY!

Friday, May 8, 2009

"Thus says the Lord, I remember the devotion of your youth, your love as a bride, how you followed me in the wilderness."~~Jeremiah2:2

Places To Visit Online

www.beautifulonemagazine.com
http://ginnyshometips.blogspot.com
http://shellyballestero.com

Happy Mother's Day

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Cornelia Johanna Arnolda ten Boom

You also know her as Corrie ten Boom. Who helped protect the jewish people. She was a dutch lady. She has some wonderful quotes I want to share with you.

"The measure of life, after all, is not its duration, but its donation."

"Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God."

"It's not my ability, but my response to God's ability."

"The first step on the way to VICTORY is to recognized the enemy."

"Joy runs deeper than despair."

"Let God's promises shine on your problems."

"Worry is a cycle of inefficient thoughts whirling around a center of fear."

"Are you afraid to die? Remember that for a child of GOD, death is only a passing through to a wonderful new world."
It is a beautiful day today where I live. Birds are enjoying the weather and my hummingbird is enjoying his fresh feed. Flowers are blooming and the sun is shinning. Do you ever take a look outside and see the blue sky, trees blowing in the wind, people are smiling, green grass smells so good, and thank JESUS for all he has created? He loves us so much and is waiting for "thank you's". He loves for us to share our time with him. I thank JESUS throughout the whole day. I thank him for who he is THE GREAT I AM.........I thank him that I can see, feel, touch, taste.......there was a long time after my brain injury that I could not even taste food. It is so nice to taste a great meal. Blessings after blessings and JESUS says we have not because we ask not. I believe that is true for needs but I also believe that word from Jesus is because we don't have more of him and he wants to give us more of him. We don't have more of him because we have not asked for more of him. I do, I want more of him........I want to love him so much that a minute without him I could bleed tears of blood. I want that close relationship with JESUS. He is my morning star.........he never leaves me or you.........we are the ones that walk away and until a person wants more of him, I just don't believe he will give it to us. He does not force himself on us........he is the only true Gentleman. Our savior that died for us. I hope you take time to spend QUALITY TIME with JESUS.........talk with him and let him know he is more important than anything or person in your life. He will give you more love than you can handle. More freedom and you will know who he is and that you can rely on him for everything.

Saturday, May 2, 2009

To Do!

Leave your blinds open at night (if it's safe) and let the daylight and sun wake you in the morning.

Be sure and hang your bird feeders. Plant some wild flowers this year.......buy the assorted ones and be surprised each day or week.

Women that eat watermellon and apples and fruit of all kinds,three servings a day, are less likely to develop Type 2 diabetes. Watermellon is full of lycopene, an antioxidant that protects your skin from the sun. Frozen yougart can lower blood pressure.

Corn is high with vitamin B5, which will help give you energy. Be sure and talk to you doctor to see if you can eat corn and it needs to be corn on the cob Yummy!

Strawberries can help with joints that ache.

When the economy is in the down turn, the police start handing out more traffic tickets. Also you should not go over the speed limit anyway.

If you are tired of the makeup and bath products that contain deadly chemicals.......visit my friend (we are not best buds but I do talk to her quite a bit) Susie at http://www.100percentpure.com/
I love her bath gels.....they are watery because there are no chemical fillers.......use a sponage or the plastic scrubies and lather and bathe.......wonderful scents.....clean and fresh. You can order from her site and get free shipping with orders over $50. QVC also sells her line and Bath and Body Works online. The Mascara is fabulous.....does not break off your lashes and it does condition. Lipstick are great along with just everything. She also has a line for babies and children. What a treat. Bath and Body Flagship stores are now selling her bath gels and scrubs for 50% off........what a deal. Locate the flagship stores at the http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/ .

YSL Touche Eclat.......the pen is fabulous and for older skin.....well you will just bloom. You can find at Nordstroms or directly through http://www.ysl.com/ . They last for a long time. You use under your eyes, above your brows, around your cheeks and up to your ear........around your mouth, at your chin....anywhere you want to hide wrinkles.........its light deflecting. I sure hope I spelled that correctly.

If you can eat a handful of almonds each day........this helps your immunity against colds, flu, allergies, infections and other sickness. The good bacteria in your intestines thrive almonds.

Make some cupcakes and share with friends! It is fun to have a cup cake party and everyone decorate their cupcakes........then share and visit.

Could this be true? Scientists have proven that the scent of rosemary boosts memory and sharpens focus--and it's even been shown to protect the brain from aging. (Woman's World)
OK........I have to get some rosemary and grow it and sniff it every day.

Woman's World says that if you have an old barbecue grill........clean it, then use as a planter. You could make this really sharpe but you need the correct setting. Maybe in your laundry room or somewhere out back.

Sage.......good for hot flashes and perspiration! That is what Woman's World says.

DO NOT TAKE HYDROXYCUT for weight loss! Harms the liver.

Recipes and More

Click on 2008.......many recipes in March-July and even August and September. Lots of tips and all kinds of fun things and data.

JESUS YOU GET ALL THE GLORY

It was six years ago today that I was at death.......from medical records it was 12:43 that I was at work and fell on a broken step......3-4 minutes without breathing and heartbeat.....that is what the company report states.......this is the information on my record.......I had just had a traumatic brain injury........swelling of the brain and bleeding in the brain.........they told me later blood was on the walls and floor.........that I lost so much.....they were mopping it up...I would later find out that I had suffered a closed head injury....it is better to have a fracture.....instead of closed head where the pressure has no where to go......that day........JESUS decided I would live........and take the journey of pain and suffering only to be alive and do better and able to tell others and give JESUS all the glory. I had to relearn things.....how to tie my shoes, spell my name and all the words I had known........I had to learn that 1+1 equals 2.........and I have come such a long way.

I was talking with a man of God.......and he said the Lord gave him this scripture Psalm 107:20, he was at our revival....."He Spoke and they were healed---snatched from the door of death". I don't think I would have ever found this wonderful scripture on my own in reading the word and if I would have it would have taken much longer than when JESUS so precious taking his time to visit with me that night.

I am not all the way back to my normal self........but praise JESUS unless someone stays hours with me or really knew me that would not notice at all. I am highly favored through JESUS and highly blessed. I tell all I can about me being saved from death and I will go on to Praise JESUS and our Heavenly Father for loving me and giving me mercy. We all have a plan for us designed by GOD.......I want to walk with the Morning Star and be there for JESUS too........He loves when we spend time with him........he waits on us........if you can picture Jesus in human form........a visitor that came to visit and just sitting in our home while we are busy watching tv, on the computer, driving places (he is with us in the car) shopping for groceries.........shopping (he is with us in the stores too).......and yet everyone else and everything else gets our time..........he is being ignored..........he died for us........he suffered so we could be healed and live with him forever........yet most of the time he gets only a thank you or Lord, please I need this.....Lord will you give this to me....I desire this Lord.........I am lonely Lord.........and he gives and gives and gives........yet he our Creator and Master is not fullfilled with our time for him and the love we give others.........I pray that today........you take the time for the KING........who deserves much much more than he ever receives.........if we understood how BIG our Lord is.........he never stops thinking about us...........he died for us.........we owe him our life........we owe him our first thoughts and praises to him.........we owe him in every step or thought we take.........HE BOUGHT US WITH A PRICE that no one else would ever pay for us. He weeps when we weep. He cares about every tiny little thing. He covers us and shields us.........he thinks about us night and day.......while we are resting and sleeping JESUS thinks about us.........yet time and time again people don't have time for him and I am guilty of that too..........because I love JESUS and I honor him then he has to feel it and see it. The reason I started thinking of JESUS for in human form is because since he is always with us........we might as well see him in the supernatural........and realize he is right with us........so how would we feel if we were always knocking on a friends door for time and they let us in but did not visit with us and worked around us? We would feel ignored and left out and less than we are. I pray everyone see's JESUS for who he is and welcome him in your life and heart and let him be the first in the morning and all through the day.....he guides us if we let him and he will answer our prayer....be it yes my child or no not at this time my child. Just like you would see a lonely person at a party or at a dinner with all the crowd around and then JESUS set to the side..........those things breaks his heart...........we get hurt when we are ignored.....and yet JESUS is left out until he is needed..........if it breaks your heart when you are left ignored then imagine that since he died for us how JESUS feels...........he loves us so much and never stops loving us..........and he is always there.........for me I don't want to ever ignore him even in busy days..........he must come first..........Have a blessed day!

THANK YOU JESUS that you allowed me to live.........so I can share how wonderful you are.