A Thankful Heart

"God has two dwellings;

one in heaven,

and the other in a meek and thankful heart."

~ Izaak Walton

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, 

to which indeed you were called in one body;

and be thankful.

Colossians 3:15

Two thousand twelve
 has been a tough year for my family and I,
physically, mentally, and financially.

You never know when you read one's blog,
just what lies behind the pretty pictures and words on the screen.

As a blogger, it's not that you are "hiding" things,
but that you want to focus on the good, positive things when you blog.

Many things we've endured,
we just don't understand,
but Kevin, the children, and I know that God's grace and mercy is sufficient.

...and that He does,
 and will always carry us through the dark days!

Oh, how we have learned to truly rely on Him!

But,
 even in those difficult days,
there are still many, many sweet blessings!

So Thankful....

...So Blessed!

Wishing you and your families 
a very Happy Thanksgiving!

~ much love, Rhonda

Cotton, Burlap, Silver, & Baby's Breath

You gotta love a man

that shows up on your front porch in the middle of the day,

rings the doorbell,

has three stalks of cotton in his hand

and a grin from ear to ear.

Even if he lives in the same house,

is your husband,

and has a key to the door! ha!

Beautiful bolls of cotton,

dried, crumbly leaves,

 roots, dirt,

 and all...

A dozen red roses couldn't have meant more!
"smiles"

Especially considering that "said man" {husband}

has been dealing with some health issues for about 13 weeks,

flat on his back for most of that time,

and this was his first day out, ...alone!

And that it was quite a feat,

being that he is still far from well!

And to think,

I thought,

 that he never listens to me...

But he does!

He was taking it all in

as I whined communicated for three weeks

how much I wanted cotton.

...and how David and Wesley (Ash's friend)

refused to ride shotgun 

and help me borrow some from a nearby field!

Where's their adventurous spirit???

I just knew baby's breath would be the perfect combo

for the cotton.

Combined with a little burlap in the silver urn,

it makes quite a statement,

doesn't it?

Paired with a silver Turkey planter,

an auction find,

the vignette is ready for Thanksgiving!

Another recent auction find, below,

a Meriden B. pewter piece,

part of a larger set is filled with greenery.

Simple...

Also for Thanksgiving,

bought the Turkey carving set from a fellow booth seller

at Lou's during the Open House last night.

I'm off to do more cleaning and fluffing

for Thanksgiving.

We are hosting a dinner at our home on Wednesday evening.

But before I go...

a dear blogger friend,

Ceekay, from Thinkin' of Home

has been battling Ovarian Cancer for years.

She recently suffered a terrible reaction to a new Chemo

 and has been in the hospital.

Her wish is to take her family to Disney World.

If you'd like to help make this sweet, sweet lady's wish come true,

go over to Decor To Adore.

Laura, and a few other bloggers have a few options for donating!

Ceekay, our prayers are with you!

____________________________


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