One more try to publish a post. My iPad and iPhone don't work at all with blogger. so now I'm trying the laptop once again. I have no idea why blogger decided to dislike me. I've written 5 posts in the past few weeks and it's locked me out every time. For awhile it let me access my favorite blogs and comment, then about a week ago that stopped too. So this is a test.

The last month has been busy. We arrived home about two weeks ago. Doctors appointments every day last week. I had another round of injections in my back last Tuesday. They didn't help this time. Dennis had an MRI Wednesday and other tests on Friday. He could definitely use prayers. We're awaiting an appointment for a biospy. Maybe more details later, but I'll have to get his okay on that.

We had a great month away camping in our trailer. Good times in Spokane with friends for almost two weeks. Time with our son and grands in Montana and eleven days just relaxing in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

The big news that I hinted about before we left was that we bought a new camper two days before we left on our trip. We picked it up a few days after we got home and we're going out camping in it today for three nights for the first time. It's a 2024 but brand new. We got a screaming deal on it because 2026 campers are now on the lot. It's a 5th wheel so a completely new thing to us. It has a washer and dryer in it too! We're pretty excited. Right now it's pouring down rain and we're hoping it will let up soon.

None of my photos are showing up on the computer though and I can't figure out how to get them from my phone to the laptop. I'm so technically challenged. At least I should be able to comment on your posts again.

Please feel free to email me at queenbetsy2@gmail.com. I may be finished actually blogging, though if I can't post photos to share my knitting/crocheting with all of you.

Toda is our 47th anniversary. I can't believe that so much time has passed. I can't imagine life without Dennis by my side. God has definitely been very good to us and I'm so very grateful. How I love that man.

Happy Labor Day to all of you.

Blessings and love,
Betsy

On The Road Again

And we’re off! Last night we stayed in Mitchell, SD at the KOA. It was HOT but thank goodness for air conditioning in our camper. A few minutes ago we passed Rapid City with a quick, tiny glimpse of our beloved Black Hills.

Tonight we’ll stay in Buffalo, WY. Another 202 miles from the moment I’m typing this. 

Crocheting another baby diamonds blanket as we roll on down the road.

Pilot and Co-pilot.😂💜

Tomorrow we’ll be in Montana and we’ll see our oldest two grandchildren and our son. Yay! It’s been a year and that’s too long for us.

Take care and I’ll be back soon. May the Lord watch over you and give you His peace.

Blessings and love,

Betsy

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Praise Him all creatures here below.

Praise Him all ye Heavenly host.

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen

Hot Again

We’ve had a busy, busy week. Dennis had a blood draw last Monday for an appointment this coming Monday.  On Wednesday I had facet injections in my back. I'm happy to report that they worked great! The doctor told me that I may get 6-8 hours of relief, but I actually ended up good until the next day. They told me to push it and do everything that would normally cause me pain and spasms. So I came home and made homemade noodles for chicken and noodles, deviled eggs and cut up a bunch of veggies for salads. Then I spent about 4 hours on my laptop, standing at the kitchen island. All in all, I spent about 10 hours on my feet. Normally I can't stand in one spot for more than 15-20 minutes before spasms are so bad that I'm flat on my back, sometimes for days. I was amazed that it worked so well. It was VERY painful and was considered an inpatient procedure.

As soon as we're home from our trip I'll have another set of injections. They already have it scheduled. If these work as well, I'll have an ablation of the nerves done. Hallelujah! I'm so excited. I've dealt with this for over 10 years and I'm ready for some relief. Possibly bike riding and hiking with Dennis again.

I did make three new dishcloths. I needed a few new ones. Mine aren't worn out, they seem to last forever. But they're faded and and I'm tired of them!

They were made with Hobby Lobby's "I love This Cotton" in Teal using the Wattle Stitch and an J hook.

The blanket I showed you last time is finished, but still not blocked. That will happen tomorrow.

Kristina from the Pioneer Woman at Heart blog asked me for a link to the Grace Baby Blanket that I've had on my blog several times.  I'm not good at links so I sure hope it works for you Kristina. This is a free pattern on Ravelry. Enjoy!
https://ravel.me/grace-blanket-3

Another Baby Diamonds blanket has been started.

Here's my pretty Piper. She's wearing a necklace made by our oldest granddaughter Kyleigh who lives in Montana. She has started an Etsy shop to try to earn money to help with college expenses. She said she has one that she made for me that she'll give to me next week when we see her. It's been a year since we've seen her and our grandson, Caleb. I think she does a beautiful job with these necklaces and love that Piper has one made by her cousin. It's hard to believe that she's 20 now and will soon begin her third year of college.

Today was the beginning of the judging for this years 4H projects for the county fair. This is the outfit that Piper submitted. Everything had to be thrifted and under a budget. I actually bought her the dress at Goodwill a couple of months ago. Her other grandma bought her the boots at a thrift store last week. The belt she found for $1.24! It's supposed to be a "country look". I think she's super cute.

Well, we leave Monday on our month-long camping trip. I haven't packed much yet because we already have most of our food except refrigerator stuff in the trailer. Clothes will be washed tomorrow afternoon so we have everything available. We don't own that many clothes. Each time we moved, we got rid of a LOT of clothes. You usually wear the same things all of the time anyway. Each time we go camping every season it gets a bit easier because things are already there. The first few trips are definitely hit or miss. I've been hearing that the three big mountains seems to be "waking up". I hope not. Those mountains are Mt Hood, Mt St Helen's and Mt Ranier in Washington and Oregon. We'll be near to all of them. Yikes! Well, we'll just put our trust and hope in God and if something happens, we already know where we're going so it's all good. :-)

It's SO hot here again. It will be a relief to be back into the mountains with lower humidity even if it's still hot. Today it felt like a steam bath/sauna out there. We really miss living in the mountains when it's like this. I hope it's a bit cooler wherever you are! :-)

Take care and I'll try to post while on the road.

Blessings and love,

O THAT WILL BE GLORY

by: Charles H Gabriel

1. When all my labors and trials are o’er,
   And I am safe on that beautiful shore,
   Just to be near the dear Lord I adore,
   Will through the ages be glory for me.
   • Refrain:
     Oh, that will be glory for me,
     Glory for me, glory for me,
     When by His grace I shall look on His face,
     That will be glory, be glory for me.
2. When, by the gift of His infinite grace,
   I am accorded in heaven a place,
   Just to be there and to look on His face,
   Will through the ages be glory for me.
3. Friends will be there I have loved long ago;
   Joy like a river around me will flow;
   Yet just a smile from my Savior, I know,
   Will through the ages be glory for me.