tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54905996356339387952023-11-16T08:18:58.048-06:00LilPenny's Life With PearlThis blog is meant to promote my shops on etsy and zibbet. And to let you know a little about who LilPenny is and what drives me to do the things I do. Sharing my faith in Jesus Christ is my Number One Priority in both my shops and on this blog. Without Christ I could do nothing.LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-53428637608216724232013-09-28T12:25:00.001-05:002013-09-28T12:25:47.701-05:00Heavy HeartedMilinda passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013. Her death came quickly after her diagnosis. It is so hard to understand "Why"! I have lost 2 close friends in a little over 2 years. My heart aches when I think about not having them here to call or see again on this side of Heaven. I am so grateful God allowed me the chance to say bye to Milinda. I didn't get that with Evelyn.<br />
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Concerned about Toni. I wish the doctors knew exactly what is wrong with her and how to treat it.<br />
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My etsy shop is not going very well. I haven't sold anything since reopening it. Feeling discouraged and defeated. I look at her shops that are selling hundreds of items a month and I can't help but wonder "What am I doing wrong?". Wish I could have a shop in Amy's store. But, don't see that happening. Happy for her, though. She seems to be doing well with it.LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-83682504068975640432013-09-04T13:42:00.000-05:002013-09-04T13:42:03.384-05:00Where to Start?So much has happened in the last couple of weeks. My heart and head is sick. Milinda has Stage 4 Cervical Cancer which is in the bones, too. she will be taking chemo 5x a week for 5 weeks. I am still trying to wrap my head around that.<br />
Then I call Toni to let her know about Milinda and she tells me she is seriously ill and the doctors don't know what is wrong with her. She had to give up her job as a surgical nurse because her hand tremors so badly. It is affecting her speech and breathing. She has to get Botox injections in her eyelids to keep them open and in her neck sometimes to be able to open her mouth or swallow. The doctors are treating her as if she has Parkinson's or Lou Garrett, but really are just treating the symptoms. She is trying to get on Social Security but keeps being denied. It is so unfair! She has worked hard ever since she was old enough and now, when she needs it they are denying her.<br />
Sweet Brandon is in the hospital with dehydration. Been in and out and back in. His magnesium level is dropping and the doctors don't really know why. Scares me to think of what it could mean. Love that little man so much. Love the whole family!LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-56756728762535782442013-06-26T13:14:00.000-05:002013-06-26T13:14:23.576-05:00Jewelry and a whole lot more!After a long break and much prayer, I have decided to reopen my etsy shop. I will be starting slowly, adding new items at my own pace. I will be adding handmade chalkboards. These chalkboards will be made from a variety of everyday items and of different sizes.<br />
I will still offer jewelry and other crafty items. Check my shop often to see what I have made and listed!<br />
www.lilpenny.etsy.com This is for sell in my shop! $5.20!<br />
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I have been busy learning a new craft or two. I am making chalkboards out of various things, cutting boards, cookie sheets and cake pans so far. The cutting board was the hardest because I stenciled it and the stencil would not work right for me. Here it is!<br />
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A mama bird made her nest on the shelves in the carport. She put it behind the cat carrier. I have been watching and hoping to see her babies. I have watching her fly out and get a bug/worm and then fly back in and the babies start chirping. Yesterday I was taking Daisy out and the babies were out learning how to fly. One got too low and Daisy grabbed and killed it. I was so mad at her for doing that. I brought her in the house and put her in her room. I went back out and watched them. They would get really close to me and just stare at me. :D Got some pretty decent pictures of them. Here they are:</div>
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LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-83936355258701412342013-03-13T18:33:00.003-05:002013-03-13T18:33:48.639-05:00Angry/HurtSo, my beloved (not so much right now) cousin has my pastor and church family in on the pressure to move to town. Everyone keeps talking about how much they love me and how smart I am and yada yada yada!<br />
Then, they turn around and act like I am not smart enough to figure out where it is best for me to live.<br />
I want to tell them that they don't really love me or think I am smart or they would want to see me happy.<br />
Funny how one of the biggest arguments they use is that if I lived in town it would be easy for them to "check on you" or "help you if you needed anything". Funny thing, the whole time (around 15 years) Mama and I lived in town, most of them never called, let alone came to see us. Why would I think it would it be any different now? Ok, lets say I moved into the apartments, they don't have washer/dryer hookups in the apartments. I would have to go to the laundry mat they have there. Just how am I suppose to manage that? Which one of them is going to help me with that? Oh, that's right. . . none! Need to go to town? "Can't this week and next week is booked, too. Maybe later in the month." What about Daisy? She would go nuts in an apartment and walking her would be a nightmare! She is used to me sitting down and letting her run the length of her leash. Couldn't do that in town. I guess they would say to take her back to the shelter. Not as long as I have my mind and am breathing! I love her and she keeps me sane and puts a smile on my face, which is more than I can say about most people I know at this time!<br />
I wish I could get back to making jewelry and enjoying it, but with no sales I feel like there is not real point. I can't wear all of it myself. I want to try my hand at some other crafts, but it takes money.LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-85631598136226132022013-01-06T17:25:00.001-06:002013-01-06T17:25:15.955-06:00It's been a while since I have update every thing, mainly because there has been nothing much going on. My injured wrist is still hurting. I have it wrapped right now trying to keep it from bending.<br />
Caught a cold I guess at our New Year's Eve Singing at church. Still coughing and head still congested. I really need to get busy making jewelry and cards, but just have not felt inspired to do anything but laze around.<br />
Don and Debbie ganged up on me a couple of weeks ago when Debbie took me to get my hair and nails done. Don was waiting for me when we got back. They keep trying to get me to move into the Senior Apts. in town. I don't how many times or ways I have to say it before they will understand I <u style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">DO NOT WANT TO LIVE IN TOWN!!! ESPECIALLY IN THE APARTMENTS!!!</u> I know they mean well and think they know what is "best" for me. Debbie says I would be safer. Don says it would be easier to check on me. I feel perfectly safe here and not afraid to sit outside. I seldom had anyone check on Mama and I when we lived in town, except for Home Health. And I don't want people coming and "checking" on me all the time.<br />
I love living alone most of the time. I sleep and eat when I want to and for the most part do whatever I want to when and if I get the urge.<br />
I just wish people understood that.LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-27052536846275248922012-12-07T15:34:00.002-06:002012-12-07T15:34:23.038-06:00AccidentSo, Daisy decides she needs to go potty. I hook her leash and we go outside. I sit in my usual spot and release the lock on Daisy's leash so she can go out in the yard. I wasn't paying attention to her and didn't realize something had grabbed her attention behind the house. All of a sudden she takes off at full speed behind the house. My wrist hits the edge of the metal arm of the chair full force! Yep, it hurt like the dickens. I really thought it was broke. A giant goose egg popped up on it and the ends of fingers felt weird.<br />
And to top it off, Daisy wouldn't come back when I called and I couldn't see her. My wrist was hurting too badly to try and walk to the back to see if I could spot her. I was just about to call Liz for help when I heard Daisy running back to me, dragging her leash behind her. I am so thankful she did come back on her own and didn't get her leash tangled up somewhere. I have no clue what she was chasing or how far she went. I didn't have my glasses on. The egg went away on my wrist pretty soon. Now it is just swollen a little and still hurts like the dickens when moved wrong or touched.<br />
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On a bright note, Daisy is finally starting to do her pottying outside! Yahoo!LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-12841676716533894852012-11-23T13:55:00.001-06:002012-11-23T13:55:24.660-06:00A bit of this and that.The day after Thanksgiving and it is cold and dreary. I certainly don't envy those crazy people who spent all night and are at it again buying stuff that they think they have to have for Christmas. I have <u style="font-weight: bold;">never</u> ventured out for Black Friday and don't plan on starting anytime soon.<br />
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I don't know if Daisy is feeling bad or it is just the weather but, she is curled up on my bed like she is sick. She didn't eat much of her morning food. She usually gobbles it down and scrounges around on the floor to see if I dropped a crumb or two. She was spayed Monday, so that may be part of it.<br />
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I am currently reading <span style="color: blue;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Hitmail Dot Com</u> </span>by <span style="color: red;">Russell Turney</span>. It is different from anything I have ever read before that I can remember. It has evil spirits and psychics, among other weird things. It is taking me a while to read it because it is slow reading. I am only about half way through it. And it is getting complicated but, I think I am following what the author is saying. I guess I will know if my hunch is right when I finish it!<br />
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I finished reading the <b style="color: magenta;">Bible</b> through in a year (actually, I started on January 1st of this year) this morning. One verse spoke to me this morning. It is what I have said often over the last few years. Isn't it funny and yet awesome how God works? This is what I read: "He (God) will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death, sadness, crying or pain. All the old ways are gone." Revelation 21:4 NCV Are you ready for that day? I know "I will be somewhere listening".<br />
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<b>Family and others.</b> I know they mean well when they try to convince me to move to town. I wish they could understand how happy I am finally! I love being back home and believe this is truly where I belong. I love sitting outside and watching nature. I got the biggest kick yesterday while sitting outside watching the leaves in all different colors "raining" down all around me. If the leaves had been actual rain, I would have been soaked! The entire time I was living in town, I never felt comfortable/safe to sit outside. I felt safe inside behind locked doors but, not to sit outside for any length of time. Why can't people get that if I die here, I will die happy in the place I want to be. I pray the next address for my body will be @ Mt. Carmel Cemetery!<br />
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I am hoping to find a carpenter who won't want an arm and leg to replace the eaves of the house next month. I will start Monday calling and getting price quotes. I really have no idea what a fair price would be. Guess I will know more when I get a couple of quotes.<br />
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Sharon and Doug sent me a check to pay for the shingles shot. I may try and get it next week if I am feeling better. This crud still has me having fits of coughing. The cough sounds terrible, but don't think I am contagious. Hope to make it to church Sunday if the weather will cooperate. I feel like it has been a month since I have been and I only missed one Sunday.LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-90758902463837080482012-10-18T17:52:00.003-05:002012-10-18T17:52:34.104-05:00DaisyDaisy turned 5 months old today. It is so hard to believe I have had her for almost 4 months. She has grown so much and I think prettier every day. I love the little stinker even if Housebreaking is not going so well. I tell myself to keep at it and she will learn "Mama is the boss and if I don't mind I get punished!".<br />
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Tuesday,Bro. Marvin, Alan Small, Cody Goodrich and myself left early heading to Lafayette First Baptist to meet with a friend of Bro. Marvin's who taught us how to set up a website for Alford Heights. It was a gorgeous day and very productive. <br />
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I got a great shot of the sunrise and another one of the clouds. God definitely gave me more than enough reasons to get up so early!<br />
It was a long day, tho. I got home less than an hour before leaving for Natchitoches for Ladies Night Out @ Trinity Baptist Church in Natchitoches. It was a wonderful program. The guest speaker was both funny and inspiring. I would have loved to sit and talk to her.<br />
Went to bed exhausted that night, but it was so worth it.<br />
<br />LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-23885038855861539692012-10-11T16:11:00.003-05:002012-10-11T16:11:57.671-05:00The Glass ButterflyI am currently reading <u style="color: blue;">The Glass Butterfly</u> by <span style="color: red;">Louise Marley</span>. I won it on <span style="color: #38761d;">www.goodreads.com.</span> It is proving to be really good.<br />
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So, we are finally going to go to Lafayette to learn how to set up a website. I am looking forward to it. May even learn enough to set my personal one up again. We will leave early Tuesday and come back the same day. I need to see if Liz can come by and let Daisy out to potty when she goes out to take the boys to school and then when she takes Peyton his lunch and after school. No idea what time we will get home.<br />
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I just remembered something! Tuesday night is Ladies Night out in Natchitoches, I think. Oh well, it will all work out somehow.<br />
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Off to read!LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-48002551849512760632012-09-17T18:00:00.003-05:002012-09-17T18:00:48.448-05:00Cell Phone WoesMy not-so-sweet-fur-baby, Daisy chewed the end off of the charger for my phone a couple of weeks ago. I ordered a new one from Amazon. It was the wrong one. So, I ordered a second one. It came today and guess what! Yep, the exact same charger as the first one. I am about ready to pull my hair out or scream one. I don't know what else I can do. I guess I will try to take it to Fred's or the Dollar store and see if they might have one that will work.<br />
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Daisy is still not housebroken. She poops wherever she happens to be and shows no remorse when I am cleaning it up. Most of the time she will pee on the pad or outside. Why she won't poop is beyond frustrating me.<br />
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Trying also to break her of scratching me to get my attention or when she wants to play. I have tried ignoring her and moving away and she just comes back harder. I have swatted her and got nowhere. Now, I am trying sending her to her room. I have e mailed Bro. Wayne for advice since he has raised Jack Russell/Rat Terriers. I thought maybe he would have some words of wisdom.<br />
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Another one of my won books from www.goodreads.com came today. <span style="color: blue;"><u>Brain on Fire</u> by Susannah Cahalan </span>The blurb about sounded interesting so I entered to win an advanced copy. Right now I am reading <span style="color: red;"><u>Dancing Dogs</u> by Jon Katz. </span>It is another advanced read copy that I won. It's a pretty good collection of short stories about dogs<span style="color: blue;">.</span><br />
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Daisy is sitting in my lap now. Hard to believe how much she has grown since I adopted her. She will be 4 months old tomorrow. Wow!LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-19216563281297367682012-09-05T22:05:00.000-05:002012-09-05T22:05:41.906-05:00Daisy's 2nd Visit With Dr. BobSo, yesterday was Daisy's second visit with Dr. Bob. She did much better this time. She only whimpered a little when he got a stool sample and then again once when he was trimming her nails. She 2 shots and will go back in 3 weeks for another shot. She is up to 9.6 #'s and is doing great. The ringworm is almost gone. But, Dr. Bob did say to keep treating her for it. Got tickled at Dr. Bob misunderstanding me about the shampoo he gave me to use on Daisy. I asked him if he had ever used it himself meaning on an animal. He thought I meant had he ever bathed or shampooed himself with it. :D I cleared it up quickly and told him about finding out the hard way that it doesn't really lather much. I used way too much and nearly never got it all rinsed out. To make it worse, Daisy's coat seems to hold the soap. She did better with her bath last time, though. She only got impatient when it was taking too long to get the soap off of her. I will have to remember to not use as much next time.<br />
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Gave her the heart-worm pill yesterday. So glad she took it w/o a fight. She just crunched it up like it was treat. Glad the makers of it made it tasty to dogs! Will find out how expensive they are when I take her in next time. That one was free. It is probably going to be high $ because it takes care of all of it; fleas, ticks, worms of all kinds. I may have to see if Dr. Bob will sell me one a month. Oh well, I will worry about it later.LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-74722525582248864512012-08-30T18:22:00.001-05:002012-08-30T18:22:38.160-05:00IssacGod answers prayers! I prayed that God would protect me and Daisy and my house from the storm. Not only did He do that, He fixed my oven through it! Sometime during the night the electricity went off and when it came back on it reset my oven and it no longer flashed "F10" and is now working again! Thanking God for His never ending mercy. He knew that I can't afford to have the oven worked on never mind buying a new one!<br />
Pretty amazing how He takes care of His children, huh?LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-74119917601840077762012-08-28T19:30:00.002-05:002012-08-28T19:30:36.870-05:00DaisyI accidentally dropped a Lanoxin pill last night and of course it rolled. And of course Daisy pounced on it. I managed to convince her to drop it instead of eating it, thank God! I don't know what it would have done to her, but I am sure it would not have been good!<br />
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She is always finding something to get into that I have no idea where she got it. She had a watch, chewing on the band yesterday. The last time I had seen it was when I laid it on my TV tray. She is as mischievous as a 2 year old human baby! But, I love her! Just wish she would start pooping on the pad or better yet, outside! <br />
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I can tell the weather is about to do something because my chest feels tight. Peyton had his sweat test today but, they won't get the results for a few days. He is all choked up this evening, too. I wish they find out what is wrong with him and how to treat it. Poor kid has so many health issues.LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-47091307870634865302012-08-27T20:50:00.001-05:002012-08-27T20:50:52.797-05:00Tropical Storm Issac Tropical Storm Issac has a lot of people in panic mode. I am not all that worried about it. I just hope we actually get some rain from it. It's so dry here and my grass is dying. On the bright side, maybe it won't need to be mowed again but maybe once for this year.<br />
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I stepped out on faith and agreed to set up a website and Facebook page for church. Bro. Marvin assured me that I will be trained to do the website and that it is actually easy. We will see!<br />
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My oven is flashing "F 10" and not working. I was going to unplug and plug it back in but I can't get to the plug. I hope that I can get someone who can reach it. I want to at least try that before doing anything else. The manual says that it is possibly a part (don't remember which) has gone bad. Always something around here! First my computer and now the oven!<br />
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Keep smiling! It will make those who hate you miserable to know you are happy! Read that on Facebook and thought it was cute and true!LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-10089213862138398262012-08-17T15:18:00.000-05:002012-09-05T22:21:23.754-05:00Daisy Take A BathSo, Dr. Bob said to give Daisy a bath 2x a week with the medicated shampoo. Today was the fourth shampooing. I thought maybe she would be use to it by now. That's what I get for thinking! You would have thought I was drowning her from the crying and trying to get away from me. To make matters worse, the direction say to leave on for <b>5 Minutes</b>! Those are the longest minutes of the day. :( Then comes the rinsing. I used more shampoo than I needed to because it wasn't lathering up like it needed to be. It felt like I never would get her rinsed off. Try holding a squirming puppy by the collar, pour water all over her, rubbing to make sure the shampoo is out all the time telling her it is going to be ok. Loads of fun! Then after I took my bath, I had to put the ointment on the sore places. Yet another battle! They are looking much better, so all of the work is worth it.<br />
Day 3 of not seeing the cat. Think he may be gone for good. I didn't want anything bad to happen to him, but glad he is gone. It saves me the trouble of getting rid of him.LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-86416721630450366062012-08-16T17:25:00.002-05:002012-08-16T17:25:49.105-05:00Life With DaisyDaisy went to the shelter last Friday for another one of her "baby" shots and then to Dr. Bob because she has some sore places on her leg, face and under one arm. Turns out to be ring worm. Ugh! More than likely got it from the cat. So, $96+ later I have shampoo, pills and ointment to treat her and the cat with every day and shampoo 2x a week. I think (and hope) the cat is gone. I haven't seen him for over 24 hours. It will save me the hassle of getting someone to take him to the shelter. I am afraid either he or Daisy will get hurt the way they rough house. Not to mention I can't afford both of them! And he is bad about laying down right where I am trying to walk. I have almost fallen because of him. He runs in every time the door is open.<br />
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Daisy is suppose to be a Jack Russell/Pug. Sometimes I see Pug in her and other times not so much. Doesn't matter to me! She is cute and sweet and smart. That's all that counts!LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-2578468822009210902012-07-07T16:12:00.003-05:002012-07-07T16:12:49.581-05:00It is hot and dry here. We got a very small shower y'day. It looked promising at first with lots of wind. Wind makes me nervous ever since the tornado that came through here a year ago last April.<br />
Daisy couldn't quiet understand the wind and hid under my feet while I sat in the carport. She is growing and learning new things to do. She just about has the command "Sit" mastered and we are working on "heel" and "shake". I think she may still be a little too young to totally get it. But, we are working on it a little several times a day. She is doing better about the crate and settles down faster every night. It breaks my heart to listen to her cry, but I know it is for her own good that she learns how to calm her self down. The next time I go to town I will look for her a "crate mate" to sleep with. Maybe a stuffed animal or something.<br />
She and Boomer don't get along very well. I am afraid Boomer will hurt her. Seriously thinking about getting rid of Boomer. I am afraid he is going to make me fall because he runs in every time I open the door. And will eat Daisy's food if I forget to pick up before opening the door.<br />
This video shows Daisy playing with her favorite toy. Even though some "experts" say not to give puppies ropes because it encourages biting. Not sure I agree with that.<br />
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All played out!LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-46228981537070912782012-07-04T15:14:00.000-05:002012-07-04T15:14:08.320-05:00Life With DaisyLast Friday cousin Don took me to the Sabine Humane Society and I adopted Daisy! She is 6 week old Jack Russell/Pug and she stole my heart from the minute I saw her on the website: http://www.sabinehumanesociety.com. I had been "haunting" the site since soon after I decided Pearl was gone for good. I had a list of the ones I wanted to consider. I decided to look just once more and there was Daisy. She had just come in and I fell hopelessly in love with her. She is 6 weeks old and is a sweet little ball of energy.<br />
Right now she is curled up asleep on my feet. Soon she will be running everywhere! She does not like her crate but, she will eventually adjust to it. At least I hope so!<br />
The humane society has lots of dogs and cats that need a forever home. They also have horses. To adopt a dog is $75, cats is $50 and horses cost $100. The cost covers shots/micro chipping, spaying/neutering and micro chipping. These animals need and deserve loving forever homes. Check them out!<a href="http://www.sabinehumanesociety.com/">www.sabinehumanesociety.com</a><br />
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<br />LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-9599624638564838872012-05-11T14:44:00.001-05:002012-07-04T15:14:57.861-05:00HeartbrokenA week ago today, Pearl wandered off and hasn't been found yet. I still don't know how she got past me and Aunt Ernestine. The last time I saw her she was rooting around in the laundry room looking for the dog food I had tossed on the floor to get her to go in there. I shut the door and put a chair against it. When I got home she was gone. Carolyn Davis' grandson had played with her and then chased her back this way. No one has seen her since. I have called all of the neighbors and everyone is keeping and eye out for her. I called both Dr. Bob and the other vet, the shelter here and asked that a girl I know that volunteers at the one in Natchitoches keep an eye out for her. I posted it on FB. I just wish I knew how she managed to get out w/o me knowing it and what has happened to her. I miss her so much it hurts.LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-33211436410290727402012-04-23T14:53:00.002-05:002012-04-23T14:53:49.451-05:00DisappointmentsLife can sure throw a kink in your plans. Holly won't be able to do the booth which means I can't do it. Thinking about what to do now. Frustrated beyond words! Might put some in my Etsy shop. We will see!<br />
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I am in the process of adding new pieces to my jewelry collection. Jeanette gave me a large bag of beads and other "jewelry-making" stuff. It has given me a renewed desire to work with beads and such. I am planning on having a booth at Fisher Sawmill Days in May. I have never done one there and hope it works out for me. Holly and I are planning on having one together. I hope she doesn't back out. Annette has also said she will help me. I also hope to have a booth at the Fair Grounds a couple of times this Summer. I need to try to make some cards, too. I hope to order some card sleeves for the cards. I want to get the kind that lets the buyer see the complete card w/o taking it out of the sleeve. I think that it will make the cards look more professional and hopefully generate more sales! Here are some pieces I have made so far.<br />
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Sharon & Doug gave me a $50 e-card from Amazon for my birthday. I had a blast shopping and deciding what to buy. I ended up buying the DVD "Courageous"(awesome), Robin Cook's book <u>Intervention</u>, and a candle making kit I have been wanting. I haven't made any candles yet, but plan on trying to have some to sell @ Fisher. We will see!<br />
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I just finished reading John Grisham's book; <u>Rainmaker</u>. I could really relate to it more than any other of his books that I have read so far. It is about health insurance and how they rip people off. I am always having "issues" with Medicaid. I wish I could afford my own health insurance ( better yet, pay out of pocket), but that isn't an option. I doubt any other insurance would even take me. I have started Robin Cook's book <u> Intervention.</u> Haven't read enough to get a good grasp on what is going to happen. I love his books, but some of them have "scared" me because I know they can and probably have taken place in real life.<br />
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I am so looking forward to church Sunday! We are having a preacher come in view of a call. This is the first one since Bro. Wayne resigned almost 2 years ago. I will always love and miss Bro. Wayne and Kathy, but it is time for our church to move forward. Bro. Bill and Mrs. Jeanette have been wonderful and have helped our church to heal. But, they are tired and ready to have a break from us. I am glad we will have a chance to hear Bro. Marvin 3x's before voting. He is a "Cajun" from south Louisiana. Right now, he is associate pastor at a huge church in Lafayette. His wife (Mona) teaches Special Ed. They say they are "country people" that happen to be in a large church. She has already been promised a job here if they move here. He will be a "full time pastor". I am ok with him not being bi-vocational since he has actually worked in the public before and in fact, retired from the DOTD where he was over some part of it. I think a pastor makes a better one when he has done something else to earn a living before that. LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-26211468526147016422012-03-02T22:40:00.000-06:002012-03-02T22:40:06.574-06:00Books Books & More BooksI finished Angels Fall this evening. The story and plot line were good and kept me guessing almost to the end. I would have enjoyed it more if the author hadn't felt it necessary to use so much profanity, even when it served no real purpose to the story line. I have started reading Ruth Bell Graham and Ruth Graham's books ( 2 volumes in 1). I can't remember the exact titles right now, but I am looking forward to reading them. Maybe it will give me a new perspective on an issue I am dealing with right now.<br />
I am enjoying rediscovering reading. Nice change of pace. Might even inspire to write that book I have thought about over the years.LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-77800214525794098602012-02-21T14:33:00.000-06:002012-02-21T14:33:34.182-06:00Road KillI went to see my Jack last Thursday afternoon, suspecting I had pneumonia. It turns out I have Bronchitis. In his words; "Not pneumonia, yet." Got a strong antibiotic, Tessalon Perles for the cough, otc Mussinex to break the crud up and a shot of steroid to help my arthritis and lungs. I still feel like road kill. So tired of being sick!<br />
Also, tired of feeling like my family is treating me like last week's garbage. Ready to trade them for a new family. I am just tire of feeling left out.LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490599635633938795.post-19260665037040226772012-02-03T17:06:00.000-06:002012-02-03T17:06:10.489-06:00Family and lifeI don't know if it is just because my back and TMJ are really hurting and have been for a few days is the reason I am feeling used and taken advantage of my a family member. I don't like people to ignore me like I don't exist. It's bad enough when I am not included in holiday gatherings or major milestones in their life. But, when they don't return phone calls or FB messages I get really ticked! That's ok, though. One day they will look back and see who was really in their corner and wish they hadn't treated me like crap!<br />
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My two new fur babies are settling in fine. I just wish they would start getting rid of the mice.LilPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207569897596369041noreply@blogger.com0