Faithful Fridays a day late. :)

 I wanted to participate in Joy's Faithful Fridays. I wanted to say I am so thankful for the blessing I have received lately. Today I was blessed with an interview at a chiropractic's office. There were a lot of things that seemed great about the job but a few things that were not. It required you to travel for seminars and they didn't offer insurance. I don't like to be far away from home. I always worry something could happen to Ray and I won't be able to get to him. Then there is the insurance issue. We desperately need insurance. I am thankful for the interview and that I was blessed with the experience. I am trying not to take anything for granted and learning to appreciate everything I am blessed with.

If you would like to participate on Friday's go on over to Joy's blog http://joy-doodlebug.blogspot.com/ and let her know you're interested. She is a very sweet young lady wise beyond her years. I also wanted to thank her for my new award.

Donna

JUST NEED TO VENT

Hey Everyone,

Well, I have don't have any pictures to share of any re-do's or painted rooms. We are still painting and it's taking us longer than we expected. Did I mention hubby and I hate to paint. Now it used to be I was always painting something then I turned 40 and it wasn't as much fun. :)

I just needed to vent today. I am so frustrated because hubby was laid off again. They laid him off right after Christmas and then brought him back 3 weeks ago. Now they have run out of work again. It's so frustrating not knowing when you will work or for how long. The economy is so bad that your lucky to just have a job and the job market is so bad it's slim pickings. I am just tired of this roller coaster ride and I want to get off now!

Now I'm not writing this for sympathy I just needed to vent. I told a friend earlier today that through all of this hubby and I have not argued once. I feel like we have actually become closer. I pray that God just helps us manage and keeps us together as a family. We have been blessed because all of our needs have been met. We still have a home and food we know of until the end of April. I just hope things turn around soon not only for us but others out there who are also worried. 

I won't bore you any longer. Thanks to all of you who read my blog and for always inspiring me. I hope to have some pictures to share next time. :)

Donna

GARDEN THYME

Remember when I won Janae's blog contest coopriders.blogspot.com/. I loved everything. Janae does some great work if you get a chance stop by her new store libertyhillprims.blogspot.com/. She has some great prim bunnies and seed sacks. I just love everything I won!

There were so many great things in the contest I actually made a few groupings from everything.

This is actually in my bay window in the kitchen. I love the sign and prim bunny.

This was my Nanny's sewing machine. I opened it up and placed the seed sack and stitchery Janae made. The photo is my Nanny when she was a school girl in 1927. It's one of my favorite pictures of her.

My friend Amy just gave me this cute little star basket which looks great on top of the candle mat. The candle pan and votive fit perfect inside. Janae is so talented. I know I've said it before but I loved everything. 

If you ever get the chance check out some of the blog stores. There are so many talented ladies on here. This is one of the best places to buy American made products!

Last but not least I took this picture of Eleni today after school. She catches the bus at 6:30 AM so by 3PM she is exhausted as you can tell by the picture. :)

Donna

A Room RE-DO

Seems like forever since I last posted. We have been a little busy here around the house. I think the Spring weather has given us Spring Fever. We have a few rooms that need painting. 

Three years ago Jessica and Eleni decided they wanted to re-do their rooms. Well, Eleni wanted lime green and teal blue stripes. She had the covers and rugs to match. It was a lot of work but it looked really good. Then the girls switched rooms and they also wanted new colors. Here is what the room looked like before.

  

Now here are the after pictures. This is now Jessica's room. We went with a plain antique white just in case we do have to move. Unfortunately neither of my girls care for the country/prim look. It looks like a typical girls room.

 

Jessica has a long shelf that will go on this wall. We need to paint it black. I think with it being black her Longaberger Breast Cancer Baskets will really show up.

 

We still need some window treatments. I think she wants to go with just a little topper. 

I guess with all the posters it doesn't matter what color the walls are anyway. We still have to paint Jessica's old room. I can't wait to show you what it looked like but that will have to wait until next time.

Donna

What a Great Day!!!!!

 Today my friend Donna who was also my old boss came by. We went to our old job to visit those who are left. I really didn't want to go because it makes me so sad because I still miss everyone. I was so happy I went. I was able to see some of the great people I worked with everyday. I still miss them but I think the visit finally gave me closure. I was able to see our old department which is now a storage room. I realize the good ol' days are now in the past and it's time to move on. That job will always hold a special place in my heart and I have nothing but great memories. Donna, Tony (mail man at work) and I went to have lunch and play catch up. It was a beautiful day and the sun was warm as well as my heart. I hope when I do get that new job I work with people as wonderful as I did there. Anthony my other co-worker didn't join us today but he was missed.

This is Tony our building mail man. He always greeted us with a smile. He  says he reads my blog. So Tony if you are reading this you will always hold a special place in my heart and you will always be my BFF!

Here is Donna and Anthony my co-workers. I really miss them a lot. They were my family at work. I know Donna reads my blog. So Donna you know that we were friends before work and we will continue to be friends. I know our friendship will only continue to grow! You not only gave me a job you gave me great memories and great friends. Your friendship means more to me than you will ever know! 

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To all my blog buddies Thanks for sticking by me these past few months.  Tammy  over at countrygirlathome.blogspot.com thanks for getting me started and for helping me meet so many great people. 

Donna

Never So Simple #2

Hi everyone I hope we are all in agreement that we are ready for SPRING! The snow was pretty but it's way too cold. I'm ready for warmer temps. Seems hard to believe we are going to have temps in the high 60's this weekend. I say bring it on!!

Last week I posted about our pool and how we were taking it down. Well, last Friday I went and spoke to our Landlord about putting in our notice to move. Financially we were strapped and we were sinking fast! I started packing last week. You think you are ready for something like this until it's time. They were very nice and understanding. I told them we would be out by March 31. I came home and prepared myself for the changes that were about to occur. Saturday was a very busy morning. I had someone come by and pick up the sofa they bought from me. My sister came by with a load of dirt for the pool hole. My landlord also stopped by. She said her husband and herself were so sad about us moving she wanted to talk to me for a minute. I invited her in as I always do. She asked if we would leave up the deck and they would give us an extra month at no cost. She said if by the end of April things do not get better to come and talk with them. They will try to work with us so that Eleni can finish out the school year. I was so happy. I had to tell my sister because she wanted the deck but she was very understanding. I think that I should change my blog to Never So Simple Always So Blessed! I have been so stressed and upset about losing my job I didn't take the time to look at all the blessings we have received. 

Now I have a question for you all. Lately I know I have been on edge and I usually over look things but this has been a bad week. I have had several people make comments that have really angered me. I sometimes wonder why people say the things they do or why they think they are better than you. Do you have friends or family like this? I think the older I get the more I realize who and what is important i my life.

Donna

**** FINALLY ****

Yes, we finally got snow in Richmond Virgina. I know many of you are tired of the snow but this is our first good snow in five years. It started off as sleet and about six Sunday night it switched over to snow. It snowed on and off until about 2pm today. It's so pretty and great for sledding. We got about 8 inches and schools were closed today and tomorrow. Ok I finally got some snow and pretty pictures for my scrapbook. Now I am ready for spring. :)

  

It was very pretty coming down last night.

  

This is the front and back of my house. 

  

Abby wasn't sure if she liked the snow or not. She had to hop like a bunny because her legs are so short. She did go to the corner of the yard and visit her other dog friends. She didn't stay out long and when she came in she cuddled up in her blankie.

Donna