Monday, January 24, 2022

Time Goes By

My goodness it’s been a week since I did a blog post! Wow! It sure doesn’t seem like it. Time is flying by. Hopefully our master bathroom will be finished today and all that will be left is the electrician coming on Thursday to put in a new circuit breaker for the utility room. He has to add an additional circuit breaker. I understand none of it so I won’t even try!

Mandy‘s birthday was Thursday, but since it’s so hard to do anything on weeknights because of her work schedule and Piper‘s homework, we celebrated on Saturday. My sister and the three of us went and had pedicures and then we just spent the day together. We watched the new Disney new movie. I don’t even remember the name of it but it was cute, all about a magic house. Then I made chicken kebabs in the oven along with Mexican rice. We had cherry cheesecake for dessert, which is what Dennis and Mandy always choose for their birthdays.

I made a prayer shawl over the weekend for the hospital. This was such an easy pattern and I think the color is very cheerful. It’s called “Sunflower.” The pattern is “Afternoon with Anna prayer shawl.” I guess Zoey thought she needed to inspect it as I was taking the photo.

Two more pair of mittens were made last Friday.
And I finished the blanket, sweater and hat for our new little grandbaby. None of these things have been washed and blocked yet so they should all look a little bit better when they’re done.

Early Friday morning I picked up Lizzie for a play date with Zoey. She spent the night Friday night and they were together all day Saturday too. These two girls are so hilarious. Look how they’re laying in the same position chewing on their bones. They do everything together. And I mean everything. Lizzie is about 1 pound smaller than Zoey but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t hold her own when they’re wrestling! I have never seen two animals who love each other as much as these two do. They hadn’t seen each other for two weeks because of both of them being spayed two weeks ago. We just didn’t think we could trust them not to wrestle and tear their stitches out. That was the longest they have ever gone without seeing each other and oh my! You should’ve heard the happy yips and barks when I walked in the door with Lizzie.

Dennis was able to spend time with Neal and Jenny when he was in Spokane last week. He stopped to see them on the way to the hotel from the airport on Sunday night, and had dinner with them on Wednesday. My goodness, we miss them and our other friends.

Tomorrow morning is my appointment with the neurologist. It took over five months to get in to see him. That’s what happens when you’re a new patient, and that was with the referral from my neurologist in Spokane! I sure hope he has another idea for treatment instead of the medication I’m taking. I really don’t like some of the side effects from it.

Last night Dennis picked up pizza around  6:00 from Little Caesars, about eight blocks from our house. We had promised mom pizza for dinner. Just a couple of hours later there was a shooting in the parking lot right outside of Little Caesars. One person died and two others are in the hospital with gunshot wounds. It is so scary around here. There is no respect for life whatsoever. Constant shootings, knifings, etc. Thank goodness the few blocks directly around our house are pretty good so far.

Well, on that happy note I need to close because I need to help carry the new bathroom vanity upstairs. Take care and I’ll talk to you soon. 

Blessings and love, 
Betsy


22 comments:

  1. Yikes! Glad Dennis is ok. Happy belated birthday to Mandy - sounds like you all had a nice day celebrating. It is chilly here today...I can't seem to get warm...

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  2. Your baby projects are just so pretty. So elegant!
    I agree that no one respects life anymore. Everything has to be solved with a gun. It used to be we only had to worry about the bad guys with the guns. Now everyone has one. It's insane.

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  3. That is scary with crime:( I think it is all over, we have to be careful everywhere. Your prayer shawl is a beauty! The baby sweater, cap and blanket are beautiful! How perfect for your new grand!!

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  4. DIOS MIO, QUE TERRIBLE, GRACIAS AL SEÑOR QUE DENNIS ESTA BIEN, A VECES NO NOS DAMOS CUENTA DE LO CERCA QUE ESTAMOS DE ALGUN PELIGRO, PERO EL BUEN DIOS SIEMPRE ESTA CERCA DE NUESTRO LADO PARA SALVARNOS DE TODO MAL, ESTE MUNDO ESTA LLENO DE MALDAD, QUE PENA LA PERSONA QUE MURIO, OJAALA QUE HAYA CONOCIDO A JESUS Y ASI PODER VIVIR ETERNAMENTE EN LA CASA CELESTIAL. BENDICIONES Y GRACIAS POR PASAR POR MI BLOG.

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    1. MY GOD, HOW TERRIBLE, THANK THE LORD THAT DENNIS IS OK, SOMETIMES WE DO NOT REALIZE HOW CLOSE WE ARE TO SOME DANGER, BUT THE GOOD GOD IS ALWAYS NEAR OUR SIDE TO SAVE US FROM ALL EVIL, THIS WORLD IS FULL OF EVIL, WHAT A PITY THE PERSON WHO DIED, HOPEFULLY HE HAS KNOWN JESUS AND SO HE CAN LIVE ETERNALLY IN THE HEAVENLY HOME. BLESSINGS AND THANKS FOR STOPPING BY MY BLOG.

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  5. I am sad there is more people being shot! Even police in NYC on Sunday eve. Sad there may be another war going on, now against Russia! They are trying to take over another country...Ukraine. A friend's grandson is there is YWAM. Hopefully they will be able to leave as other US people need to as well. I am almost down with my prayer shawl. Have a safe and blessed day!===Becky

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  6. Good thing Dennis picked up the pizza earlier and was nowhere near when the shooting began. It sure can make a person nervous.
    That tiny sweater for the new baby is so cute. It looks like it would fit a small doll.

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  7. With everything that is happening in this world, all the crime, disasters, illnesses and hate, I cannot stop thinking that the Lord will be coming back soon. I am so glad that Dennis wasn't there during the shooting. Praise God!

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  8. Love the shawl! That colour is so cheerful

    A couple months ago, one of Jem's pups came back for a visit. Dad said Jem and Rebel (pup's new name) acted like they'd never been parted. They had a blast!

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  9. Glad Dennis is okay. The whole dang country is just going so violent.

    The shawl is very pretty. That will feel like a very sweet hug to someone that gets it.

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  10. Goodness gracious, what a world we live in! PTL that Dennis was out of there before that happened. We've been through some "close calls" down here, even in our small town And it always happens over in Wichita, of course. Always something going on over there. // LOVE that shawl color! Looks exactly like my knitted head wrap Elissa got me in 2018... the color was called "Mustard." I love anything in "mustard" or "sunflower" colors. And the baby's set is too cute! // Is the movie "Encanto" that takes place down in BraziL? My granddaughters were talking about it the other day, sounds the same. // Be blessed and have a great week!

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  11. Oh my goodness....how scary about the shooting just 8 blocks from your house. Hopefully it's a very rare occurrence. Those two pups sure do love each other...it must be fun to watch them and hear their little yips! I like all the things that you knit or crochet...they always turn out beautiful! Take good care!

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  12. The prayer shawl is beautiful and mittens are very warm! The pic of the dogs is precious--they are very happy! Sorry about the crime--it is encroaching on us from every side! (and why not-there is no punishment any more and not enough police to do what needs to be done!)

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  13. Sure glad Dennis timed that right! It seem like crime is on the uptick everywhere these days. Last week there was a car-jacking in our n'borhood that started near our grocery store; the guy sped up the hill behind our house and even tried to steal another car as the owner parked it in HIS own garage! The guy was finally caught miles away when he drove onto a flooded road that was also a dead end. His buddy was caught in the store parking lot. Love your puppy pictures and all your beautiful finishes! Hugs!

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  14. The shawl is so cheerful. It will brighten the recipient’s day.

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  15. Gosh, there are so many guns out there and people think they are the answer to everything. What used to be an argument (or a fist fight between teens) has turned into a gun battle without even a second thought. It is a sad, sad thing. Those puppies are the cutest friends ever!!!

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  16. Wow Betsy, I can't imagine living that close to murders going on a few blocks away. Do pray for you and mum and all to be safe there....
    That being said though we are near the beach and about 4 blocks away is a hotel and such things have happened in the area around there, but only once every blue moon.
    Are less deadly assaults more up in town area though than down here.

    I actually think Covid has made people much more intolerant. Everyone expects everyone to attend to what they want, as a right, true, just demand rather than "do to others as you'd have them do to you", and "being kind one to another" as Paul says in Eph 5.

    One day God will sort this sinfilled, broken world out.
    No wonder there are droughts, famine earthquakes pestilence worldwide, as in 2 Chron 7:13,14.

    If we were obedient as nations, then we would be worthy that God would bless as nations and peoples... but no! daily we slay the unborn with concern for one above another, the silent babe given no voice, taken till full term in Aust.
    And our current Aust legislation says no medical treatment maybe given to a little one, who survives these abortions. What sin is this?!!

    This is to my and others great sorrow and shame, and a few in Gov here are trying to get laws for medical treatment, so they dont die suffering.
    I pray daily its sorted.. please Lord in 2022.

    Most know nought of this horror ocurring in our own hospitals.
    The poor baby's crime?
    Unwanted.
    What other race is as inhumane, evil as human beings?
    So sinful.
    A wanted, loved baby would receive every benefit from moment of conception.

    As Ezekiel in Ez 18 said,"Are not your ways unequal?"

    However your dear little grandchild will look ever so lovely in that set, deatest Betsy. I looked up very close,it's truly exquisite. Love the stitch,like a shell pattern on rug and detail on matinee jacket and bonnet. Soo lovingly made as is the shawl, its different though, thought at first same stitch.

    Thanks for sharing, and may God bless and keep you and all whom you love safe and well.
    Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz. X

    {Wonderful Words of Life - Shaz in Oz}
    {Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}

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  17. I really think this Covid business and all the stress and poverty (loss of jobs and small businesses)is the cause of so much uncertainty and frustration! Our society is angry and insecure and hence aggressive! Not a day goes by that you don't hear about terrible acts of violence around the world. Thank goodness Dennis was not hurt! Beautiful outfit for your new grandchild! Take care Amanda x

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  18. So thankful Mr. Dennis is ok. So sad about all the others. Your finishes are all so beautiful. Those two sweet doggies just crack me up. So adorable. Sending prayers your way sweet friend and wishing you blessings alway. ((hugs))

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  19. You have been very busy! Glad the pups were glad to have a playdate and a sleepover, must have been hard for them to be away from each other so long. the prayer shawl is so pretty, both the pattern and the color. Bet you will be super glad to have your bathroom reno all done. What a scary event at Little Caesar's... the world has gone crazy. So glad Dennis is okay. Have a great week!

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  20. Dear friend! My goodness, it brought me to tears to read of Dennis's close call at Little Caesars! Oh, no wonder the Bible says, "It is of the Lord's mercies we are not consumed!" We just never know what dangers may be lurking, and you know, I often think about the detours God allows and how sometimes I don't understand why He blocks certain things from happening and sometimes postpones things. He may just be sending the answer to my continual prayers for protection in the form of those changes to my plans. I am so thankful God protected you all and also thankful to know Dennis is safely back from his trip. God bless all of you and keep you ever in His care, sweet friend.

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