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Our grandchildren, and great grandchildren need us now more than ever.
It doesn't take long to see our grandchildren's gifts and strengths, whether they're creativity, athletic ability, or academic achievement. But …
Cast Your Worries On Him-
Do you feel worried right now about something in your life? Does everything around you give you reasons to worry, and you see no resolution, and …
Change How You Think-
I’ve been asking God for something I’ve been excited about for almost two years. I have begged God more times than I can remember. God seemed …
Just Checking In-
Good evening everyone, I hope you have had a great Friday. This was my first day home all day in a while. I cleaned my house. Both levels did some …
We All Need This For Our Mental Strength
Morning Walks-
Update on Jackson’s mama, my sweet daughter in law-
First of all, I want to thank each and everyone of you for your prayers for my daughter-in-law, Jackson’s mother. She will start her radiation soon…
Asking for healing prayers
It has been a minute since I have posted here. I’ve also not posted much on the FB page. You may or may not know that already. Well, it started …
Verses I love
Feeling Overwhelmed-
I’ve been MIA-
I’ve not really been missing in action. More like in action! I have had a busy few weeks with doctors, Birthdays for grandchildren, my car had to …
Blueberry Cobbler-
Ingredients in Blueberry Cobbler: Blueberries: You can use fresh or frozen blueberries for this cobbler recipe. Sugar: A little …
Sunday With Debbie
The last few days have been very busy for me. I’m really glad that things happen the way they did and I took time off from Facebook. We worked…
April Giveaway-
Alabama The Beautiful-
Spending a few days in Franklin TN
A few years ago, I shared a post with you guys here on the blog about friendship. I shared about a lady I met almost 20 years ago who became one …
Healthy & Delicious-
Saturdays Word-
The truth is we can’t abide in Jesus and entertain the ways of the world at the same time. We must choose a side. In other words, we can’t flirt …
Word for the day-
Our lives are full of distractions. I sit down to read my Bible in the morning, but at the familiar buzz of my phone, I pause and read my latest …
What an afternoon it was!
On Tuesday afternoon here in my small town I sit out for the post office to mail off the Easter pillow cover winners their items. On my way, in …
A Prayer Journal-
I’d heard about prayer journaling, have you? I was toying with the idea of buying one of those beautiful, ready-made journals when I realized I …
Word of the day-
March Giveaway White Initial Kitchen Tea Towels-
Baked Spaghetti With A Twist-
Lemon Pound Cake-
Word For The Day -
Air Fry Chicken Tacos-
Painting Easter Eggs-
A Mother's Love, Valentine's Day 1973
My ChickPea Salad-
Valentine's Day Sweetheart Cookies
Through my Dogs Eyes-
Blueberry Bread-
Heart Pies Just like Grandmother and Mother made -
Our Easter Giveaway-
The Letter 1963-
The Letter 1963- Remember this story? The letter had arrived from Charleston SC, on a November day in 1963. I rushed to get the mail and there …
White Chicken Chili-
Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lb) 2 cups low sodium chicken broth canned white kidney …
Just A Spring Giveaway-
Hello and welcome to our first giveaway in over a year. There are four pillows here. The first winner will choose the two they like most, then we …
Keeping In Perfect Peace-
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you” (Isaiah 26:3, ESV My husband and I are each the first-born…
My tip on keeping your flowers fresh, longer-
While we are just in January fresh flowers have become a household treat for some. Florist can be expensive, so I turn to my local grocery store …
The Best Chocolate Chunk Cookies-
Ingredients I spent part of my afternoon baking for Mr Shabby to take to work tomorrow. One of his crew members had a Birthday and doesn’t …
Valentine’s Sweets-
With things so expensive in this day and time, here is an inexpensive way to treat your sweetheart this Valentine's Day. Simple to make and it made…
Thick Chops with Bagged Stuffing-
I first start with at least 2-inch thick chops 4 of them, adding olive oil to a frying pan, and brown both sides. Then in a slightly oiled …
Homemade Artisan Bread-
INGREDIENTS 3 cups bread flour, or plain/all-purpose 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar 2 Tablespoons of …
When we resist God
Good afternoon, as I sit here this Thursday afternoon, trying to stay warm I am reminded of my resistance to the Lord, and His will for my daily …
Are You Praying For Patients-
This afternoon as I sit here thinking, drinking some coffee to warm up a bit more I see all those years when I used to have the lead foot. Every …
Spring Giveaway-
Hello and welcome to our first giveaway in over a year. There are four pillows here. The first winner will choose the two they like most, then we …
You Are Enough-
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works …
Salmon Patties-
1 14 oz canned Salmon drained and flaked 2 eggs 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 red bell pepper chopped 1 teaspoon lemon juice …
A Spa Day At Home
Who says at the age of 68 we can’t still have the best skin possible for our age? Yes, indeed who said that? Today was a cold day in Alabama. I …
Jalapeno and Bacon Grilled Cheese-
Depending on how many you are feeding this makes 4 sandwiches- 8 slices of bread 1/2 cup cream cheese softened 1 cup of shredded cheddar …
Does God Hear My Prayers-
God hears your prayers and He answers prayers in three main ways: Yes, no, and wait (maybe). God has a plan, and most often, we don’t see the full …
Change is Possible In the New Year-
Something about transitioning to a new year drives people to reflect on the past and ponder ways to improve the future. We see it each, and every …
Whew, it has been a rough go-
Good Tuesday morning my blog sisters. Just wanted to wish you all a Happy New Year, but more than happiness, I wish you Health, Joy, Love, Respect,…
Heading Into A New Year With God-
As I sit here on this very cold gray day pondering over how far I should take my story today with my feelings on all the changes in America. As …
Thankful, Grateful, & So Blessed
What a day, I thought it was just extra stress from the holidays- It all started about 10 days ago. I felt more tired than usual, less energy, and …
Mama's Have The Best Advice-
My Mom once told me that she walked into a room where a couple of friends were discussing her, they didn’t know she was there. She shook her head, …
Prayers For True Joy This Christmas-
Christmas is a special time that believers and nonbelievers alike enjoy! We take our children then our grandchildren, even great-grandchildren to …
Grieving The Loss Of A Loved One At Christmas-
As beautiful as this season is, there is also this emptiness and uncomfortable sadness that, no matter how hard we may try to push it down, keeps …
The Best Strawberry Cake Ever-
Ingredients Before you make this one thing, use REAL butter only! 1 (18.25 oz) box white cake mix 1 (3 oz) box of …
Seasons Of Life-
Hello, just a thought on Seasons in our lives for you today. Short and to the point. I wish you all a blessed Tuesday. A Message of Hope- God …
Pouring It Out-
Good Tuesday afternoon to all my Blog and Facebook family and friends. Here we are almost Thanksgiving, yet again. Time seems to be flying by so …
Do you know your God-given gifts?
It started many years ago when I was in my late 20s and it took me several years to understand it. If there was what at the time I thought to …
Seasons Of Life - We All Face Them
There are seasons in this world, and there are seasons in our lives. Some seasons last for what seems like forever, some for a moment. I know you …
His Word Tells Us to Love One Another-
Yesterday I talked a little about forgiveness and what that feels like to have true forgiveness in your heart. Today- it is about Love - I am just …
What Does Forgiveness Feel Like?
Does forgiving someone that hurt you mean you also forget that hurt and trust them again? The Bible mentions forgiveness in numerous verses …
It's That Kind Of Day
Good afternoon, thank you all for the kind comments on my last post. Always know that I share for one reason and one reason only. I want to let …
God, Has His Hands All Over My Life-
Good Thursday afternoon to everyone. I'm here again this afternoon to share a bit about me with all of you. Many of you have read my story because …
Wednesday, November 8th-
Good day everyone I hope this blog post finds you well and in good spirits. As promised, I said I would let you know about my longtime friend HS …
You Can Not Do It By Yourself!
You know what we live in a time when everything is about self. It's on social media, in books, movies, it's me me me all about me, it is called …
Well, September has arrived!
Hello, my Facebook and Blog friends. It has been a while. I do hope you are all doing well. Where do I begin? 68 is looking at me hard. I am not …
Spring/Summer Winner
Finally, we have a winner!! Facebook has not allowed me to post on the page for days. Congratulations to Doris Mitchell our winner she entered via …
Living Life In The Golden Years
Oh, am I in my "Golden Years" and as I think about that last statement I wonder why they call them that. To me golden means the best, after all, it…
Summer Giveaway
Good afternoon my friends, I hope all of you are doing well. I have decided to start the giveaway for a few months and encourage all of you to …
The Bullies Change You-
It was 1967, and we had just moved to a new town, for an 11 Y/O meant a new school. Coming from a dysfunctional home, with an alcoholic father that…
The Letter from 1963
The Letter 1963- The letter had arrived from Charleston SC, on a November day in 1963. I rushed to get the mail and there it was. I was 8 at …
Summer 1961; Flowers for the gas tank!
The innocence of a child is amazing, isn't it? I recall one day as I stayed with my precious Grandmother while my mama worked. It was another warm …
Key Lime PIE Minis In A Jar
YUM Ingredients and Directions- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons melted butter1 tablespoon white sugar1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat…
Happy Memorial Day Weekend, Update on Doctors Visits-
Good Friday afternoon, as we approach Memorial Day, let us remember those who fought for this amazing country and lost their lives doing so. …
Hello Monday
Good day to everyone, for those of you that follow me here and on the FB page, you can see that I have not been publishing daily like I once was. I…
Tuesday Talk with Debbie
Good morning my friends, I hope this Tuesday morning finds you all well and joyful. If not, then I pray soon! Last week I said I was going to share…
My Wednesday Musings-
Good afternoon my friends, I hope all is well with each one of you. If it isn't then I pray you know that God is never far away, and He hears your …
God is with us, each sunrise, and sunset-
We do not get to decide the trials we face in this life, but, we always get to decide how we face them. We all face hard, heartbreaking, uncertain …
Black and White Rabbit Pillow Giveaway-
We have a winner for this cute little Rabbit for March - Congratulations to Connie Marsh Sims, you are the winner. Contact us via email …
The COVID come back~
Good afternoon, it is Friday, February 4th, 2022. Today marked one month since my covid test was positive. I am still feeling the effects of …
My COVID Story!
I cried out to God over and over throughout this covid ordeal, and I still do, I have to TRUST HIM through all storms. It is not always easy- It…
Life Has Its Moments-
Good afternoon, it's Friday, December 17th, 2021. By now you know that Janyce is taking a break from posting on the Facebook page. How long, we …
Stay Tuned-
About 4 weeks ago, Mr. Shabby, Terry, from Mama Katt's Kitchen and myself were in Lowe's. I saw the very Christmas Tree I loved. Now, let me tell …
So, Am I Alone Here, Or Do You Do This As Well?
Well, I've decided that when I am down, or discontent with things in my life, like any of us have a reason to be dissatisfied with the high prices …
Our November Gift Aways
We will have more than one winner, and we will draw the winners at the end of November. You can enter daily for more chances to win, but only once …
Photos, from our Morning walks-
We had a very set Summer and it created a lot of fungal growth deep on the trails we walk each morning, at the Lake. I thought I would share a few …
When God opens doors nothing can stop Him-
Have you ever heard that when God opens doors, things go just right? As promised I am sharing what I saw, and that was God opening doors and …
God Always Has A Plan
It has been a while since I shared with all of you here on the blog. Most of you know that Mr. Shabby had some addiction issues for years and went …
Is It God's Voice
I have started reading scripture and applying it to my life, as in what is that scripture saying to me?! Of course, scripture is God's way of …
If God Says, Fear Not, Why The Fear?
Oh, my friends, good Sunday to you all. I have been under the weather again and on antibiotics for almost a week now. I am better and so grateful. …
My Tribute to my friend, David Murray, RIP
It was four years ago this Summer that he plopped in the pool beside me and two of my friends. He said good afternoon ladies, I am David Murray and…
Trusting My Journey-
Hello to all, it is Saturday afternoon and my oldest Grandson and I just got in from the pool. It's hot out there but oddly enough there is a nice …
Homemade BBQ sauce for the air-fryer thick chops-
For 2 thick chops- 1/2 cup Ketchup 1 Tablespoon Mustard 1/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce Mix well, and …
God We Need You-
This past week I asked all of you if you would please pray for someone special in my life. We needed and are still praying for good news. Today, …
When God Makes A Friend Just For You-
It was 14 years ago when we first met, she was a bubbly lady all of 5 feet, with dark brown hair, she would sometimes color darker, green eyes, and…
When God Turned Away-
The biggest need of ALL men is for the stain of sin to be removed from them. All of us have no need so great as this. We all deserve eternal …
Catching Up With Debbie
It's been a while my sweet friends, I hope you are all doing well. Most of you that follow the blog here are my age or in the area give or take a …
Winter Storms
Good evening, all. I hope this post finds each one of you with power. So many of our followers are without power still tonight as I write this. We …
Stuffed Pepper Soup
1/2 lb lean ground beef1 medium onion finely chopped1 green pepper finely chopped1 red pepper finely chopped2 cloves garlic minced4 cups beef …
Birthday # 65 In the middle of this spiritual warfare-
Yesterday, December 28th was my Birthday. A couple of my friends insisted we go to lunch, so I agreed. I'd rather have stayed in my PJ's at home …
Sunday Mornings, I love them-
Hello to all of you, it's a bright sunny morning here in Alabama, but very cold. The leaves have all fallen from the trees, it actually looks so …
My Story Has A Happy Ending-
Several months ago before Mask were made mandatory her ein Alabama, I had just ran into my local grocery store to pick up on item. Knowing right …
Homemade Lemonade Layer Cake
Lemonade Layer Cake from Scratch-Recipe A Spring favorite at my house Lemonade Layer CakeIngredientsFrosting2 tablespoons butter, softened2…
Tomato Pie/ with fresh garden tomatoes-
My Cover photo is my friend Sherry's Pie, So, I decided to give it a try. Mine was awesome but I thought hers looked better so I put it for the …
What Is Going On?
I'm not sure my post reflects the tension and unrest that plagues me right now. I have not slept well at night for weeks, my body hurts daily …
Wow, this can't be right!
I wanted to share something, Friday Am I got an email from Facebook. They are telling me that if I want to do giveaways and share my blog link I …
Times Like This
I won't call them the worst of times, but, they are right up there in the top 3 in my life. I know I have not posted things lately on the Facebook …
Peaceful Walks At The Lake
Good evening, most of you know that I walked daily 3 miles or so ar the YMCA, but of course, for the last 2 months it has been closed and we have …
The Worst Of Times
Good morning, Thursday morning at that. I hope this finds you all well. We have had some bad weather come through again last night, storms. It's …
Light at the end of this tunnel-
Week 5 in quartine for me, all was going so well and I was moving along from room to room, cleaning out, getting rid of things I no longer used. …
In Times Such as These-
It took me a few days to decide if I even wanted to share this with anyone, much less those I do not know personally. But, I thought about it for a…
Better Times Are Coming-
Tomorrow we will learn if the person close to my family has COVID19. If so I will have to be tested as well as my son etc. Of course we are praying…
Prayers for Mr. Shabby
I have a prayer request that I will not share on FB I said that my life stories would take place only on the blog now. In a way, I feel selfish …
Open up, let's help each other.
I do not talk about politics on my Facebook page, ever I have had no desire to do that but I do think there are many of us that are worried, and …
Summer 1961 Flowers in the gas tank; continues-
I put the flowers as far as I could get them into the gas tank of Mr. Norwood's car, thinking at barley 6-years-old I was going a good thing. I …
Finding HOPE-
Have you ever had so many emotions stirring up all at the same time? Excitement, happiness, love, anger, fear to name a few. Some might say that is…
I Was One Busy Little Girl-
As you can see from my photos at 2, 5, and 7 I had short hair. When I was young it was unruly, to say the least. I was tender-headed still am, and …
You Were Made To Stand Out, Not Fit In, He Said.
When I was a kid in the '60s things were so very different from today. I now realize what my parents thought when they got my age and all the …
Homemade Reese's Cups- Organic Ingredients, No Sugar, And So Yummy!
INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup melted coconut oil and Ghee I used 2 tablespoons of Ghee 1/2 cup cocoa powder (more…
God, Help Me To Understand Your Plans In My Life-
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds; James 1:2Today has been 72 hours since I unplugged from my daily …
Bringing It All To The Light
I have backed off from social media for a bit, I am plugging into GOD, Just me and God. So much has taken place in my life, already in 2020 it …
When Life Changes-And It Will-
I posted a quote this AM about praying that the tears we cried in 2019 will water the seeds we plant in 2020! I must share for those of you that …
Pay Attention To Your Surroundings At All Times
This AM I am going back to the Doctor, it has been 2 weeks today that I was there and still have fluid in my ears, and a very sore throat. I just …
It was time-
It has been a few days since I rambled here, that's what I call it because much of the time that's what it comes out like, me rambling. Most of you…
The House Shoe
Ok, picture it, 64-year-old lady, hair going every which away but the right way. Pajamas on robe and bootie house shoes. It had been three days …
I Call Her Friend
Good evening, I wanted just to share some of my thoughts and ramblings tonight. I am finally sitting down after a very busy three days. You see …
One True Love In This Life
I will say this once here, in life we choose a partner, we marry, and the way I was brought up you work on it everyday to make it right, make it …
Answered Prayers!
It was November 27th, 1982, I was 30 weeks pregnant with my second son. I had put my 6-year-old son to bed, Mr. Shabby and I were right behind …
This is what I do when I say I'm not going to post this weekend!
The page is only 1120 away from 10,000 likes in 9 months. Wow, that is good news considering FB allows 1/8 to 1/4 of those that like or follow to …
The Story Continues
Thank you so much for being patient, the story continues where we left off Saturday. Well, I left you all hanging, didn't I? That was not my …
It's Been Awhile
We are forever getting little droppings from Birds I guess and they sprout up maple trees and all kinds of trees. I spotted one in my large growing…
Introduction, My Thorns, His Grace, By Debbie Reynolds
Introduction to "My Thorns and His Grace" It was the summer of 1960; I was five and remember it all so well as if it were yesterday. My …
Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies, Delis!
1 cup peanut butter 1 cup white sugar 1 Egg Directions Add a notePrint Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking …
His Strength is made perfect in my weakness.
Thank you, all for the prayers on Friday, I can not go into what is going on yet, but, I can say that your prayers and kind words helped so much. I…
Mr.Shabby & I
Good afternoon, I told you last night on the FB page that I would be sharing an update on Mr. Shabby and me. So many of you have messaged or …
The House That Built Me
This is the House that built me- The photo is the home I grew up in with my parents ~ Fifteen years of my life as a youngster until I married in…
I'll Take The Screen Door Slamming
Growing up in the South the Summers could be brutal. But, in the early '60s, not many of us had air conditioning in our homes. We had screened …
Spring 1960, at the age of 5
It was early Spring, in 1960, I had not been 5 but a few months. It was a very warm Spring afternoon in Alabama, and the kids in our neighborhood …
I was a little on edge
I would like to share a story with you, today when doing my Bible verse I was reminded that we should be thankful for our trials, for in them we …
Pushing Through Life With A Smile.
Good afternoon everyone, it has been a little bit since I last connected with you to let you know that we were not sure about gallbladder surgery …
Counting My Blessings!
Today is January 3rd, 2019. I woke up with this feeling, gut instinct, intuition, God I call it, you can call it whatever you like. As I said I …
Learning to handle life's stresses at 62!
Good evening everyone, I wanted to thank you all for the prayers this week. I have been in a lot of pain most of the week and it all eased up …
The Angel Shoes
It was a typical Thursday I was meeting two of my girlfriends for lunch and a little Christmas shopping, more like looking and getting ideas. First…
God, or Our Angels Have Ways of Letting Us Know.
My Mother, God rest her sweet soul had wished for a White Christmas ever since I can remember. She was like a child at Christmas she always made it …
48 more weeks, to a better life.
One of the last photos of us taken together Christmas 2014, It's a copy I took from the original... Sunday, I drove 3 hours round trip, and I went…
When we are feeling some kind of way!
May I share something with you today? The last week has been hectic to say the least for me. I'll not bore you with details just know it has been …
Football Season Foods, Olive Cheese Loaf
Olive Cheese Loaf I just had to share the most wonderful appetizer ever from the famous Ree, Pioneer Women I made it and we love it. Wow, it is a…
She grew up in "The Land Of Cotton" My Mother.
Barely weighing all of 2 lbs 5 oz, at birth, she greeted her world with love. Being the 5th child of 8 and the only premie in her family, in …
Mr Shabby is settling in and we are thanking God.
Oh my goodness where do I start this afternoon? Mr Shabby has been gone almost a week now for his 12 month recovery program. If you have not read …
Witnessing A Miracle, Praise the Lord!
Many people do not believe in Miracles today, but I do. I witnessed one over the Labor Day weekend and I want to share it with all of you. Most of …
Do you hear His voice
This Morning I was posting for the page and looking out my window at what was once a small tree in my front yard I planted to replace a beautiful …
My Thorns, His Grace
“My Thorns and His Grace” Introduction I remember it as if it were yesterday. It was the summer of 1960 and…
A Mother's Love Valentine's Day 1973
It was Valentine's Day 1973, she was 16 years old, and about to give birth. So young and all joking aside, quit Nieve and very scared. She was in …