Something To Remember

Last night I had a dream.

I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.

Across the sky flashed scenes from my life.

For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonged to me, the other to the Lord.

After the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand.

I noticed that at many times along the path of my life, especially at the very lowest and saddest times, there was only one set of footprints.

This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it.

“Lord, you said once I decided to follow you, You’d walk with me all the way.

But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life, there was only one set of footprints.

I don’t understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me.”

The Lord replied, “My daughter, my precious child, I love you and I would never leave you.

During your times of suffering, when you could see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.”

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A special "Thank you" to Kathleen of Faded Charm for hosting White Wednesday!

The Day After...

I hope you had a relaxing Mother's Day!

This little girl is tuckered out!

She had a houseful of people yesterday,which we enjoyed, but she gets so scared.

She's such a silly girl!

Guess what I got yesterday?

Yes, a Snowball tree!

My dear mother and father gave it to me.

My mom read my blog and since she has all those great mothering skills she saw what I wanted.

Isn't that sweet, she gave me a Mother's Day gift!

That's just like her!

Loving, caring and attentive to her children's needs and wants even now that we're grown.

My son and my #1 made a wonderful Mother's Day dinner for everyone on Sunday.

Chocolate was passed out to all the mothers.

Some ladies might get upset with chocolate, but I love it!

So this afternoon I kicked up my feet, looked through a new book and ate chocolate!

Thanks honey, you know what I like!

Since it was Mother's Day week-end, there weren't a lot of estate sales.

I did manage to go to one on Friday after work though.

It looked like it was a good one when it opened as I saw "sold" signs on many wonderful items.

I did pick up the pretty blue transferware pot.

I love it!

I especially like it filled with pretty roses.

And then I saw this....

I just love "Snowball" trees!

This is a tree I keep telling myself to buy but I just never get around to it.

Fortunately for me, my parents have one and it is beautiful!

Hydrangeas are another favorite of mine.

I hadn't owned any until last year at which time I bought three.

Unfortunately, they still aren't big enough to pick and enjoy inside the house.

Maybe next year!

After school today I decided to drop by a thrift store in the area.

I didn't find anything so I started to head out when this captured my attention.

What do you think it is?

I thought they were probably empty.

But what the heck, I'd take a peek!

This is what I saw.....

It could have been any kind of plates but it wasn't, it was Ironstone!

They were in great condition and they were old.

And...it was a 10 piece place setting.

The only thing that could have made it better is if they were half off!

But, I can live with it!

Happy treasure hunting this week-end!

White Wednesday ~ Monticello Window

Since it's White Wednesday and I finally remembered to take pictures of the window at Monticello.

I thought this would be a good time to share my creamy whites with you.

During the month of May, I will have another little spot to sell my vintage goods.

It's always fun to decorate a new space.

I changed it around a little today as a piece of furniture moved out and a new piece was added.

Oh boy, I can see an empty space to hang a vintage child's dress!

I bought some sea shells at an estate sale a while back.

It was nice to finally get them packaged up!

Be sure to stop by and see what all the fabulous guys and gals are selling at Monticello.

As always you're in for a real treat!

Also, be sure to check out all the participants in the White Wednesday event, hosted by Kathleen of Vintage Charm.