Mosaic Tray

by Nina Graff
Nina is a fabulous artist, photographer, and friend!
You can see her breathtakingly beautiful work at

http://back40fotos.com/

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!  Or when life gives you broken dishes, make a mosaic!

So--- I bought this mid-century 'Salem North Star' dish set at an estate sale years ago, just because I liked it's funkiness. When we moved  ALL the dinner plates were broken. (bad packing job on my part), but I couldn't throw them out, of course.  

Then I found a 50 cent metal tray from a rummage sale! I hope the paint doesn't chip off.  I think it will need to be handled carefully.  I'll look for some wooden trays for the next project!

I finally finished the tray I had in mind.

The pieces were glued on with tile adhesive.  It was allowed to dry for a day, then grout was applied over the top and wiped off (bit by bit) with a soft damp cloth.

There are enough broken pieces left over for another project or two.  The tool shown below is called a tile nipper!   If you decide to work on a mosaic, these are quite helpful to get pieces nipped to the right size!  It's like building a puzzle!

  This quote is from Holley Gerth:
"We're all a wild mix of broken and beautiful."
She posts really good stuff! http://holleygerth.com/

Recall Notice

Author unknown

The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart.

This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units. This defect has been technically termed "Sub-sequential Internal Non-Morality," or more commonly known as S.I.N., as it is primarily expressed.

Some of the symptoms include: 1. Loss of direction
2. Foul vocal emissions 
3. Amnesia of origin
4. Lack of peace and joy
5. Selfish or violent behavior 
6. Depression or confusion in the mental component
7. Fearfulness
8. Idolatry
9. Rebellion

The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is providing factory-authorized repair and service free of charge to correct this defect.

The Repair Technician, JESUS, has most generously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs. There is no additional fee required.

The number to call for repair in all areas is: P-R-A-Y-E-R.

Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure.

Next, download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician, Jesus, into the heart component.
 
No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Jesus will replace it with:
1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9 Self-control
 
Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes.

WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list and will result in the human unit being permanently impounded. For free emergency service, call on Jesus.
 
DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that facility. Thank you for your attention!

Poisons Found Naturally in Foods

http://gettinghealthier.com/plant-foods-toxic/

 

39 Plant Foods That Are Toxic

 

 

Cerebral Palsy

Dear Friends at Heart to Heart,

My name is Stephanie Hatz, and I am contacting you on behalf of  

CerebralPalsySymptoms.com. As an outreach coordinator, I want to tell you how much I enjoyed your site. I think you do a great deal for your visitors and you present it all in a very positive way.

We have a mutual interest in the health of others and I think you will enjoy what I have to say. As you may know cerebral palsy is the most common physical disability in childhood, with a child being born with CP every hour.  Our goal is to raise awareness globally for cerebral palsy and other birth injuries. 

Best Regards,
Stephanie Hatz
Senior Outreach Coordinator 

Cerebral Palsy and Birth Injury

Cerebral palsy is the most common type of physical disability in childhood.  It affects just over 2 children in 1,000 live births.  While a number of factors may contribute to Cerebral palsy, difficulties during very late pregnancy, during birth, or shortly after birth are all known as “birth injury” and are major cause of the disorder. 

About Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral = brain, Palsy = lack of muscle control
Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of a group of permanent movement disorders and are cause by the brain’s inability to control the muscles.  The symptoms appear at infancy or in early childhood and symptoms may vary in severity.

Infants with CP may not roll over, sit, crawl or walk as soon as other infants.  CP may also affect vision, hearing, and other symptoms and may make it difficult for a child to swallow and eat.  Other symptoms include stiff muscles, weak muscles, tremors, and may be as severe as to cause seizures.

Read more....

10 Fast-Growing Trees

Birds and Blooms is here to help educate us on fast-growing trees we might want to plant on our property.  

Pictures and details are given here:

http://www.birdsandblooms.com/gardening/top-10-lists-for-gardeners/top-10-fast-growing-tre es/?10

A Quiet Life

"Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life" (I Thes. 4:11) 

"The quiet life shares the good news loudest, perhaps because only the quiet life is first able to hear the good news...All the energies of the flesh, all the vanity of a world that has rejected heaven, seem bent on making noise. Bent on leading us away from the quiet life that sings so beautifully of the world that is to come."
--Christie Purifoy, Roots and Sky

Metamorphosis

 

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun

a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Philippians 1:6

  

Metamorphosis

 

A confining cocoon. It’s a tight situation.

Why am I here? I crave liberation!

Wherever I turn, I see more strands surrounding.

Each effort for freedom proves fruitless.  Confounding.

 

A confining cocoon.  An extended duration.

I’m turning to mush!  I don’t get the equation.

God must have a purpose that’s truly astounding.

I’ll try to endure for His grace is abounding.

 

A confining cocoon.  A distinct transformation!

Not mush anymore—but a stunning creation!

Now free from confinement, by splendor surrounded,

I bask in the sunshine with pleasure unbounded!

 

A confining cocoon.  Then a sweet graduation.

God did have a plan—I am proof.  Confirmation.

While gracefully gliding from flower to flower,

I savor His goodness; delight in His power.

 

—Jalisa Wenger

 

 Note from the author:
  This poem does not mean that I have arrived at the "perfect" place in life.

Rather this is a scene that occurs over and over as God works in my life.  If you're in a cocoon right now,

take courage!  Our God cannot fail.  He will bring you through in His time, in His way.

Blessings to you and yours today.

Botanical Easter Eggs

What a great idea to make beautiful botanical Easter eggs by simply using flowers, leaves, old hosiery, onion skins, and purple cabbage! 

Watch this video for directions:
https://www.facebook.com/1509892729319494/videos/1511098432532257/?fref=nf

Cuteness Overload (Baby Goats)

by Elizabeth Tromm - Used by permissionhttps://wingingthislife.wordpress.com/2016/03/03/cuteness-overload/

Last week I left for five days for Arizona. Leaving my children is always really hard, but this time I was also leaving my pregnant goat who could have her babies at any time. The day I left she lost her mucus plug, so the clock was ticking. We had everything that was needed for my mama and the babies and I told my mom to call me if Daisy went into labor.

Thankfully she didn’t and I got back home safe and sound Monday night to a goat that was still very much pregnant. My husband, Rob, left early the next morning and won’t be home until Saturday night, so I have known that delivering these goats would be up to my children and me. Today Daisy was super lethargic and kept going into the barn instead of free grazing outside of the fenced in area. We knew something was up and I would have a child check in on her periodically throughout the afternoon.

Around 4:00 Carter came running down to the house and said that Daisy was making a terrible noise and he was sure she was having a baby. Mia and Eva grabbed some towels and blankets and ran lickety-split up to the barn so sure that in fact the great moment had FINALLY arrived.



I heard a bunch of hollering, “It’s a baby! It’s a baby! Daisy has had her first baby," and, “Here comes another one!! Hurry, Mommy!”

I got to the barn and saw that the second one had been delivered but was still in the sack, unable to move or breath. I called my goat lady and she talked me through the whole process of taking care of this situation. So I busted the bag open, swiped the mucus membrane mess away from her nose and face and started rubbing her. She wasn’t crying, or breathing for that matter, so my goat lady instructed me to swing her upside down, then clear her airways, and massage her.

I did that and she still wasn’t moving, and that’s when Summer said, “Well, you will have to give her mouth-to-mouth.” Riiiightttttt….”How do I do that? I squeaked. “Just cover her mouth and nose with your mouth and breathe for her,” she calmly replied. I took a deep breath, wiped her face one more time, and then, then she bleated a fantastic little sound, lifted her head, and coughed up whatever was blocking her airways. Yes, no mouth-to-mouth on a goat this day!

As we were taking care of our two new baby goats I was talking to Daisy and helping her dry the babies off. They were just beginning to stand on very wobbly legs when Daisy started making terrible noises again, and Mia started yelling, “Something's coming out of her butt!!” And alas, she delivered TWO more babies! Yep, that would be four babies in 30 minutes, from one goat. So crazy.



We finally got everyone all cleaned up and nursing. Tonight when I went out to the barn to check on them, they were all snuggled in tight against their mama, recovering from the hard ordeal of being born. So now we have four new little balls of fur running around the farm. My children are so excited and can not wait to play with these babies.

I'm not sure they come any cuter than this!

Wit and Wisdom from Wee Ones

This is a wonderful, fast-reading book by Eileen Rife that you will most certainly enjoy!  I did! Eileen has been receiving the Heart to Heart Newsletter for many years.  Her book is a great read!  As Eileen says, "Kids can take us right to the heart of God, one way or another."

http://www.amazon.com/Wit-Wisdom-Wee-Ones-col…/…/152286010XT

Wit & Wisdom from the Wee Ones: A whimsical collection of endearing quips & quotes

Kids can take us right to the heart of God, one way or another. When they provoke frustration, we breathe a silent prayer for grace. When they incite giggles, we hear…

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