I have posted about Medoc Mountain State Park before but this video actually tells more about the history of the park and is very entertaining. It is about 15 miles from my home and a lovely place to hike and explore. Enjoy the video.
How I picture a simple cabin to live the Simple Life.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
When she was young
One of my all time favorite musicians has to be Barbara Mandrell and this video is one when she was young on Johnnie Cash's show doing what she does best. I hope you enjoy it. Brings back happy memories for me.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Monday Morning Motivation
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." 2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV
"And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to Him will, He heareth us: And if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desire of Him." 1 John 5:14 KJV
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Check out what we found today
Let me begin by telling you a story. Back last November after following the blog "creating my own little nirvana" being posted from an orphanage in Russia I wanted to get involved so I went shopping and bought a lot of stuff that I thought would benefit small children. It's amazing how much great stuff you can find at "Dollar Tree".
I finally got it all together and shipped it to the orphanage. I wanted to get some kind of confirmation that the package arrived but never heard one way or the other. Well, last monday I got home from work and there was a box sitting on my back porch. All that stuff had made it's way back to me after all this time. Now I had the decision to make regarding what I should do with all this stuff.
After some research I settled on an orphanage in the quaint town of Oxford, NC known as "The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford". In 1855 the Masons of NC purchased 109 acres at Oxford from E.H. Hicks for $4,480. Since then many building have been built and many children have received care with no support from the state or federal governments.
They have homes on campus that accomodate about 8 children each with a married couple (man & woman) living in the house with them. They give the children stability and a sence of mother & father always there. The couples work for 20 day and get 10 off with alternates stepping in for the 10 days
The children attend public schools and can literally stay there from new born to the age of 24. During this time the home for children makes sure they are educated through high school, college and even masters degrees if they desire to go that far.
Linda & I carried the box of stuff I had already shipped once and also 3 boxes of craft materials donated by Ms. Katherine Collins. There is a room on campus devoted to nothing but crafts so those materials will be put to good use.
If you feel led to help them continue to serve children giving them a christian, family environment you can use this address:
The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford
600 College Street
Oxford, NC 27565-2758
The Administration Building
Some of the homes.
Swimming Pool
The Gym
Their Church
Kitchn in the Children's homess
Bedroom
I finally got it all together and shipped it to the orphanage. I wanted to get some kind of confirmation that the package arrived but never heard one way or the other. Well, last monday I got home from work and there was a box sitting on my back porch. All that stuff had made it's way back to me after all this time. Now I had the decision to make regarding what I should do with all this stuff.
After some research I settled on an orphanage in the quaint town of Oxford, NC known as "The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford". In 1855 the Masons of NC purchased 109 acres at Oxford from E.H. Hicks for $4,480. Since then many building have been built and many children have received care with no support from the state or federal governments.
They have homes on campus that accomodate about 8 children each with a married couple (man & woman) living in the house with them. They give the children stability and a sence of mother & father always there. The couples work for 20 day and get 10 off with alternates stepping in for the 10 days
The children attend public schools and can literally stay there from new born to the age of 24. During this time the home for children makes sure they are educated through high school, college and even masters degrees if they desire to go that far.
Linda & I carried the box of stuff I had already shipped once and also 3 boxes of craft materials donated by Ms. Katherine Collins. There is a room on campus devoted to nothing but crafts so those materials will be put to good use.
If you feel led to help them continue to serve children giving them a christian, family environment you can use this address:
The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford
600 College Street
Oxford, NC 27565-2758
The Administration Building
Some of the homes.
Swimming Pool
The Gym
Their Church
Kitchn in the Children's homess
BedroomFriday, March 18, 2011
Let's Have Some Fun, OK?
I am so amazed at technology today because the link I am providing you with for this first fun activity displays all the information for your birthday in less than 5 seconds. Go here and have fun.
Now for those of you that like playing computer games this one is fast action and you will probably have fun with the graphics. Try it out and have fun here.
Another neat application allows you to play with a ball using your curser. Not as exciting as the previous one but have a go at it here.
Hope you had some fun with this and hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Now for those of you that like playing computer games this one is fast action and you will probably have fun with the graphics. Try it out and have fun here.
Another neat application allows you to play with a ball using your curser. Not as exciting as the previous one but have a go at it here.
Hope you had some fun with this and hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
A blog sister needs our prayers
Many of you follow and know Annah over at When red means go. She is a wonderful friend that lives in Miami and needs our prayers desperately. Her precious Bruno pictured above has a condition that just came on him that now prevents him from doing all the things dogs love to do. Running, jumping, exertion, being on the bed, going up and down stairs, etc. My heart hurts for her feeling of helplessness at this time so it is time for us to have a conversation with our Heavenly Father on their behalf.
I'll thank you in advance for helping in this time of need for one of our close blog family members.
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