A Wash Machine Testimony

When You plant Seeds of Laundry Soap, Your Harvest may be a Wash Machine.

that is Exactly what happen to me.  

My Wash Machine had been on the fritz.  with each load it washed it sounded sicker and sicker. More noises, then leaks.  We had one of those Fancy Wash Machines...( you may have even read about it when I posted it on my blog a few years back.)

Well, About 3 weeks ago the machine started beeping, and the digital code on the machine blinked "F"

Oh, I knew what "F" meant.  I looked in the owners manual, and I kid you not it has "F" written out like this "F###" with the hash tags  hmm, yup I knew what "F" meant.

In the past couple of months before my wash machine went out I had given away close to 30 bottles of laundry soap.  My husband asked "what do you think your harvest will be? More laundry Soap? "

I said, "No, I am hoping for a wash machine." 

Now, I was not given out laundry soap so I could get one, it was just on my heart to give all of this laundry soap.

So In passing when I was telling my friend that my wash machine bit the dust someone over heard. She Said they had 2 wash machines and wanted to bless me with one of them!!! that was almost 3 weeks ago.

I have been wanting to post this since then, Now I know the reason why I hadn't.  

The story was not yet complete.

At 3 a.m. This morning I had a dream of a basket full of dirty clothes.  I then woke up and started to write this out with pencil and paper.

 We are the dirty clothes

God is the Wash Machine

Jesus is the ultimate Stain remover

The Holy Spirit is the Fabric Softener that dwells on the entire piece of clothing after being washed with the Stain remover.

We don't have be washed in a Soak cycle, the soak cycle represents Works and religion. (Ephesians 2:8-9)  Works and religion says you have  to wear your hair a certain length, say repetitive prayers, can't celebrate holidays, stay in condemnation(Romans 8:1)  and do so many works to make yourself presentable before God.  By staying in the soak cycle you are saying that Jesus..the ULTIMATE stain lifter did not do enough to pay for our dirty clothes to be clean. (1 John 1:9)

There is NO "Dry clean only" with God.  The only way to come to the father is Through Jesus. (John 14:6)

God is not a "One Size fits most" God is a "One size fits ALL"  (act 10:34)

Meaning no matter how dirty your clothes are he cleans it fully.  No stain is to big for the ultimate stain remover.  If He cleaned my clothes and made them spotless, He will do the exact same thing for you.

  Now we can be stainless before God with our Clean clothes (Ephesians 1:4)

Since I want to know God's Charachter and will and be more like Jesus, I will starch and iron myself with God's word anytime my clothing gets wrinkled.  (Romans 12:2)

And God just doesn't want us to put ourselves on a hanger and stay in the closet to only be worn on Sunday or special occasions.  God wants us to wear our clean clothes ALL THE TIME for all to see. (Matthew 5:16) Our clean clothes are not our Cross necklaces or fish symbols on the car, it is how we treat each others even when they are throwing dirt at our clean clothes. (Matthew 5:42-48)
Have a most wonderful day today my friends

Until Next time,

Heidi

Stalker or Excited Mom? You Decide

these pictures were taken the week of 4th of July

this is the first time the marching band had gotten together for practice

Each instrument separated into their own little groups...I was excited for Gabby, since when she had initially tried out she didn't make it.  then on the last day of school they let her know that they still needed one more flute player.

So here is the first pic I snapped...gabby doesn't see me at first..but a couple of the other kids do...

 

 they then said something to Gabby like who is that lady talking pictures of us, and they told her  hope she is not a stalker.  the look of disgust comes across Gabby's face.  I'm thinking at first she didn't realize it was me? or was she just disgusted that it was me?

then full fledged embarrassment, that the lady snapping pics is her mom

 she is letting it soak in

when they came to for a break she said people were saying some weird lady is stalking us..

I said, "well Gabby did you tell them I was your Mom? "

She said "NO"

During the parade on the 4th We yelled out, We are your #1 Fan..the only thing missing was the big foam finger.....

There is a Chill In the Air.....

 

Greetings Fine folk...Seriously, there is a chill in the air today, for nearing August today is unseasonably cool, we even have the windows open right now.

just in nick of time for me to be able to share my newest creation with you...

an adorable scarecrow door greeter....

I wouldn't mind if Anthony would banish me to the cornfield forever as long as a scare crow like this was there....

(referencing to my favorite twilight zone episode....its a good Life from 1953)

so come check me out on ebay

Any Town USA ~INDEPENDENCE DAY

Americana Smalls.....

http://www.ebay.com/sch/crabby_gabby_dolls/m.html?item=111105823598&ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

A Toilet Paper Testimony

A Toilet Paper Testimony 

A few weeks back we were in a tight spot.  Payday was still more then a week away and I had nothing on ebay.  

We only had one roll of toilet paper left.  

My husband had taken a paid vacation day off so we could get some things done.  One of the things we needed to do is re-apply at the food pantry.  (not only do we volunteer there, we are clients too..)

Hubby had taken in the needed paperwork and when he left the lady gave him a 4 count package of toilet paper. (note, He did not say we needed toilet paper..she just gave it to him)

When hubby came home I saw the toilet paper and was like "PRAISE GOD!!" I told him we were on our last roll.

Now, this toilet paper was the off brand of the off brand, it was not soft, it was thin. You almost had to make a "catchers mitt" to wipe yourself and then it  clogged our toilet. But it was better then using leaves I thought

almost a week later and payday was still 3 days a way, we had one roll left.

Now, this was not magic toilet paper and it  did not keep on multiplying as the sheets were being used. 

God Knew we needed this off brand, cheap, thin rough toilet paper to last us until we had  the funds to buy decent toilet paper.

Then I started to think about the Israelites in the desert.  How God humbled them and fed them,  How their clothes did not wear out and how their  shoes grew with their feet. (Deuteronomy 8:3-5)

were the Israelites happy that they had to wear the same clothes, shoes and eat the same food for 40 years?  God had to bring them to a place were they completely depended on Him.  God provides all of our needs according to his riches and Glory (Philippians 4:19)

They were Humbled.

Then on a Thursday I had gotten a pattern order, one of the first things I did was run out and got a package of the softest toilet paper I could buy!!

So last week when I was doing some major couponing/shopping I loaded up on Toilet paper.  I bought 5 big packages.  I felt comfort having all of my soft toilet paper.

Fast Forward to this week.

It came to my attention that a family I know has a need for some household items and food.  I know this is a need I can meet for this family.

So yesterday I began getting a care package together.  Filling it with food and couple of household items.

I had just bought a 10 count package of paper towels and put 2 rolls in the care package.

I asked God what else I should give.  I saw my toilet paper...I have ONLY ONE PACKAGE LEFT.... I was like God, how about I just give another roll of paper towels...

God reminded me how he met my need.  Now, I don't know if this family needs the toilet paper or not, But I Know i should give this toilet paper. 

If God Knows how many hairs are on my head (Luke 12:7, Matthew 10:30)  THEN HE KNOWS HOW MANY SQUARES I NEED!!

I ain't gonna worry..I know God has my backside

Uncle Sam On Ebay...

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She Be FINIS

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A Work in progress..........

 

Greetings All.........

I have been busy being a Momma and finishing up an order. Now that my order is mailed out I feel as If I can focus on finishing up this creation.

I am hoping to have her finished in the next week.

She is a bigger stout doll.  She will measures in at 30 inches when complete, the doll itself is an orginal, so I still need to design and make and outfit.

she will hold a hooked rug, this is the first time I have ever hooked a rug and i am very pleased with the way it turned out.  I still need to bind it of course...I tell you what, I am hooked on hooking!!

Hen Pecked Ladies...On Ebay

 

On Ebay  sold

Do You live in the Jefferson County Area In Missouri?

Do You live in the Jefferson County area of Missouri?
If so, Vineland Elementary in DeSoto will be raffling a basket full of goods that I have put together to help flood victims in our area.  ( I do some "couponing" so to say...and I had most of these items and filled it in some more )

here is what is in the basket:

$ 10.00 Wal-mart gift card (for your hamburger meat, garlic bread and lettuce)

March of the Penguins Movie DVD

Have you Ever Wondered Family Trivia Game

Scented Designer Gift Candle

Laundry basket

Utility basket

Food

Welch’s Sparkling Red Grape Juice Cocktail (non-alcoholic)

Harmony Bay Hazelnut Crème Coffee

Barilla Rigatoni

Classico  44 OZ Jar of Pasta Sauce

Marzetti Asiago Peppercorn Salad Dressing

Kraft Parmesan Cheese

Rothberry Farms Croutons

Orbit Gum (for fresh breath after your meal J)

Toiletries

TRESemme’ Shampoo & Conditioner

Crest 3D White toothepaste

Reach Dental Floss

Skintimate Shave Gel

Dial NurtiSkin Body Wash

Arm & Hammer Antiperspirant Deodorant

Softsoap bar of soap

Crisp Apple Hand Soap

Srubby Puff

Sally Hanson Nail Color

Blistix Lip Moisturizer

Kleenex Tissues

Cleaning Supplies

Lysol Toilet bowl Cleaner

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes

Comet Cleanser

Gain Dishwashing Liquid

Bounty Basic Paper Towels

Snuggle Fabric Softener

Wisk PowerBlasts Laundry Detergent

Snuggle Dryer Sheets

Feather Duster

and our note....

"Why Raffle a basket full of goods instead of donating it?  We don’t know right now what flood victims need.  It seemed a monetary donation would be more useful.  Vineland Will delegate the Money.

In the basket you will find everything to clean your house and yourself.  Then a treat of a  complete meal & entertainment (even a 10 dollar gift card for you to buy your meat, garlic bread and lettuce).

Thank you very much for helping us help others and when you a buy a raffle ticket you are helping too!"

raffle tickets are 1.00

or 6 raffle tickets for 5.00

if you need more info please call Vineland at (636)586-1010

I think it would be awesome to win this stuff for a buck...however, I am just a housewife. (all though I try not to call myself that for the simple fact I did not marry a house) I Instead refer to myself of CEO of Household Operations :)

Sunday Ebay Listing

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New dollie on Ebay now......

 

come see me on ebay......

For Sale.....

NOW ON EBAY

 

faceless prairie doll:

this is a Sweet Meadows Farm Pattern made by me, Heidi Gianino aka CraBBy GaBBy Dolls
She is the epitome of sweetness and simplicity.

 She stands in at 16 inches from base to top of head.
her outfit is made from reproduction civil war fabric in shades of blue

Gotta love these shoes..a must have for any primitive home.

made by me using a netty lacroix pattern.

measures in at 13 inches long and 6 inches high.  There is 16 seed beads stitched on to each shoe.

there are various buttons and an old litho like picture of a lady pinned into place.....

Looking for Crabby Gabby Patterns??????

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