NEW BLOG DESIGN

I am SO excited. I feel like a little girl with a new "outfit". All complete. All matching :)

Tell me what you think?
(And don't forget to add your name to my "followers")

Thanks to Amy at Split Decisionz!

"Rising While it is Yet Night"

A new post on the Holding On Blog... Join me there.

Blogging Friends Following...

Hey Friends,

Blogger has added a new feature... Look to the right sidebar.
Click on the *Follow this blog* and add your name. Then if you want it too, add the widget to your blog and leave me a comment and I will come and "follow" your blog.....

I like this idea.

I want to see your pretty faces when I sign on :) (and if you do not have a pic - at least I will have your name)

Hal's Perspective

Hal has posted on our Helping Homes Blog about his perspective of last week.

Blessings,
DeeDee

A "Proverbs-31 Woman"

A Proverbs 31 Woman
(a.k.a. Shopping at Chicos)

I have to share when I do so well. I was functioning in my "Proverbs 31 Woman" role. Here are the verses:

Vs 14 (Message Bible) - She's like a trading ship that sails to faraway places and brings back exotic surprises. (that means a good sale)
Vs. 22(b) She is dressed in fine linen and purple. (that means Chicos)

So, here is the list of what I got:

One Blue Jean Jacket (with pretty gold stuff on it) $25.26
One Black Linen Jacket $9.49
One Pair of White Linen Pants $9.49
One Bright Pink Linen Top $9.49
One Bright Blue Linen Top $9.49
One Peachy/Orange Linen Top $9.49
One Black Sleeveless Top (one of those that you wear under everything) $9.49
One very pretty pair of earrings that will go with the pink and peachy tops. $6.64

Total spent: $88.84 (plus tax - $97.28). – Did you get that total? Two jackets, one pair of pants, four tops and a pair of earrings for less than $100.00. OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

I just love a good sale and I just love me some Chicos.

And I just love fulfilling my role so well.

Blessings,
DeeDee

Holding On

Today I am at Holding On Devotional Blog...

Join me there.

Blessings,
DeeDee

Vacation

Time Away

A whole Week

Can I say just how wonderful it was?

Hal and I took some much needed time away. We worked on a couple’s retreat that we will be leading in the winter. I worked on my fall classes. Hal worked on some of his stuff. We read lots. We relaxed in the hot tub. We ate out. He took me to the outlet malls. We always wind up at a book store. And you know that I just HAD to go by Chicos. We bought a dozen “HOT NOW” Krispy Kreme Donuts. And ate most of them (not all that night – even though I could have!)

We are rested. We are re-focused. We are energized.

Time away is good.

Getting back home is even better after a time away.

I have lots of ideas/plans for my blogs. I guess that means I am not brain-dead anymore. Rest is good for the brain. I will share more later.

Love and Blessings,
DeeDee

Helping Homes Blog

We really are re-starting the Helping Homes Blog.

I have posted a blog giving a little insight to our "planning" time away. - Day One .
www.halanddeedee.blogspot.com


:)

Blessings,
DeeDee

Writer's Block

There is a reason that I have not posted in such a long time.

I have "writer's block".

Not really sure why...
but I do.

Maybe the adrenaline that held up and kept me going through Jonathan's coming home from Iraq - and then the wedding - and then the women's banquet that quickly followed - when it (the adrenaline) was gone ... it was GONE.

Haven't really felt that tired - but just have no thoughts. Guess I am brain dead. LOL

You know - that is not so funny - because it really is so true.

Maybe more will be coming soon.

Love and Blessings,
DeeDee

The Family at the Wedding

Will post later - but needed to let you see this one.

It was a beautiful wedding - It was a wonderful day!

Blessings,

DeeDee