Fiber Is Good For You

I guess we're not thee only ones who see it.

" if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken." Ecc 4:12

Weekend Finds, An Angel Encounter, and My Baby's Birthday*!

Greetings and Holykisses,

Feels like I've been gone forever! Been a busy week!
I hope all of you are well... I've been so out of the loop!

I know many of you love to see tique n flea finds; and Friday, I went junkin with my friend Karen and found the goodies above. The pottery vase has a chip but I like it anyways! Pink on thee inside, and aqua on the outside; it just needs a few scissors to hold now! And I was so tickled to find another tomato pincushion! It's even an oldie!
Thee other little pincushion is handmade out of vintage- pink velvet. ~I find myself wondering about the woman behind the needle n thread; who made such a practical "pretty?"
This morning I had to do a few errands and afterwards I stopped by the local Thrift. This box caught my eye. Such beautiful, vintage graphics on the lid!
Opening it, I found a beautiful, little lot of fibers!! Wooden spools and a ton of string.
When I got home, I noticed that this was wound up in such a way to "hold" something inside! Different strings and bias tapes were pushed down into the center like someone was saving them for something special. The blue one is beautiful and I look forward to using them to tie on thee ends of tags n things.

Okay, now I have to tell you what happened to me while I was at the Thrift today! I had a Jesus Encounter! I thought the Thrift store was already open but it wasn't, and I had to wait about 15 minutes. The clerk arrived about the time I did and she told me she'd open up as soon as she could. Outside, under the carport area they have all the sale items. Anything you can stuff in a bag for a dollar I believe. So I told her I'd just browse out there until she opened. I walked around the side of the building and began looking around. As I did, a man approached me.* It felt odd, and I was abit wary.... and then he said "You came early so you'd get the good things before all the people come." I could tell after he began speaking that he was "special." I told him that it would be great to find some good deals but that I actually thought they were opened already. He started looking at clothing and then got in "my space." You know; YOUR SPACE? That space that is uncomfortable when someone you don't know or don't want steps into it? My heart started pounding because I was sorta backed into a corner and there was no way out. My space was invaded... by a stranger. All of a sudden the peace of God came upon me... and this stranger and I began just talking to eachother like "friends." Then as he walked away he said, "Thanks for talking with me."* .................. " I answered by saying, "You bet and you have a wonnnnnnderful day!" But the "Thanks for talking with me," stayed in my heart. It's still there! I shoulda been the one thanking HIM for talking with "me."*

Back at thee entrance, the clerk was opening the door and trying to get boxes out of the way. You couldn't even get through because over the weekend people had dumped stuff off and the walkway was practically barricaded. I helped her carry clothing and shoes inside.... and then I began browsing. It wasn't long and I heard the familiar voice. The special man from outside had returned and was now in the store. He asked the clerk, "What can I buy for a quarter, it's all I have." (gulp) Then he said, "I bet there's not much here for a quarter." She answered, "You just look around and when you find something, bring it to me and we'll negotiate! I bet whatever you find will be a quarter today." My heart was pounding again. Only this time it was beating outta my chest!

I kept browsing... and finally the special man came back to the counter with his 25 cent purchase. She called him "Sir," as she accepted his quarter, and she spoke to him with utmost love and RESPECT. As he walked out the door, she turned towards me. I exhaled and muttered "I just saw Jesus." Our eyes met ...with complete understanding. She smiled, and I tell ya; "that" woman's purple was showing big time! I felt the love of God so strongly in that moment. I told her that her light was shining and with a twinkle she thanked me.

It seemed as though I'd seen two angels in one morning. And in meeting them both, I walked away different than when I'd arrived.

"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Hebrews 13:2

Over the weekend, I hit a couple more sales. Seems so trivial after telling you I had a Jesus encounter doesn't it? Well, it does to me; nonetheless, I'll finish showing you the rest of my weekend finds. I've admired Maxx bags in the past but would never spend that much on a handbag. I found this one at the Salvation Army. Opening it, I discovered polka dotted lining! A Maxx NY handbag for a dollar! WhOooOOoOHoOOOoO! Thank you Lord!!
This jar was a real deal. If you're a jarjunkee like me, you "understand." And there's so many uses for jars. You can see through them to find what you need and in the South it's good to keep kitchen dry goods and things as sealed as possible. It's humid and buggy down here!
I've always been taken with vintage sewing baskets? Especially the old chinese ones with the tassles and coins! I've been "tempted"- but never splurged when I've seen them on Ebay, and this one caught my eye at my friends Antique Store.
I got it dirt cheap; I almost felt guilty paying what I did for it. But opening the lid, I know it was a blessing from God.
Inside, were all these awesome wooden spools, thimbles, and vintage needlebooks.
Many of the spools of thread are silk. I can use them for my Lydia Jars! WhooHOOOoo thanks again Lord!
This tshirt makes me tickled PINK! Don't you just love buyin used clothes? They've already been shrunk, and are broke in, and ready to go. (After you wash them of course!) lol I loved this little t. Try to not BEE jealous Farm Chick Paula! lololol
The white petticoat was another deal. It has two layers and lots of delicate lace at the bottom. I hope Maude lets me borrow it sometimes.
Last, but certainly not least: Yesterday was our "baby" Tony's birthday! Twenty THREE years ago, the Lord created a beautiful little boy and gave him to us to raise! He had a ton of black hair and stole our hearts forever. Oh how we love this boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wouldn't you know he was looking away in this photo. lol
On our birthday's we get to pick where we go out to eat and celebrate. Tony wanted, "Coltons!"
It was soooooo good! And our time together was wonderful.
Here's our birthday boy with his beautiful wife.
I hope all his wishesdreams come true!
One buttermilk chocolate birthday cake for one happy young man.
I can't believe he's 23! The night before his birthday, Mike and I sat down and made a card for him. Together we wrote: 23 Things We Love About You. There are so many things we love about Tony. Mostly I love that GOD created him to be wonderfully HIS. We are so thankful for that.
Thank You Lord!