tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70917940112978239542024-03-12T21:13:17.799-07:00Fransoddsandendsknowafewthingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945662062815278256noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7091794011297823954.post-31580543432594924262013-07-17T06:42:00.003-07:002013-07-17T06:43:42.153-07:00Revised cover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've revised the cover for my novel and will be doing some </div>
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"spot editing" because of this.</div>
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Hope you'll find it on Amazon Kindle</div>
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as soon as I'm done. I'll keep you posted:)</div>
knowafewthingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945662062815278256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7091794011297823954.post-51325488401651647322013-07-17T06:36:00.001-07:002013-07-17T06:36:25.223-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm working on a brochure called "Depression 101." I'll be posting it in single pages for this site but I'll have hard copy.</div>
knowafewthingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945662062815278256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7091794011297823954.post-11109254097795673232013-04-23T11:51:00.001-07:002013-04-23T11:51:51.740-07:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cover for the novel that I'm working on.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>I haven't been here lately but I'm currently working on a novel and trying to get rid of my recording block to start my Christian Children's C.D. I'm waiting to publish my Children's book 'til closer to Christmas.</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For those who have lost someone. A beautiful Native American Poem<br /><br /></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there;</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>I do not sleep.</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>I am a thousand winds that blow,</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>I am the diamond glints on snow,</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>I am the sun on ripened grain,</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>I am the gentle autumn rain.</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the </b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circling flight.</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>I am the soft star-shine at night.</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there;</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>I did not die.</b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Art Journal Scriptures<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As a leader of my church's "C.R." group (Chemical Recovery), I am constantly working on keeping my "temple of God" clean inside and out. After all, if I'm going to praise and serve God and share my faith, I shouldn't do anything that will quench the "Holy Spirit" in me or destroy the outside and inside of me. That would end my ministries. This group has members working on different things. All addictions destroy us in one way or another whether it's alcohol, illegal drugs, abusing legal drugs, smoking, or compulsive overeating. The last one is the one that I'm now struggling with. Regardless of the addiction, I am turning to something besides God when I overeat. God should always be my first "go-to" for help and comfort. Total Recovery is about growing up in our faith and not letting destructive addictions come between us and our God. </span></td></tr>
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<br />knowafewthingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945662062815278256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7091794011297823954.post-7812067549742408962012-11-02T09:16:00.003-07:002012-11-02T09:19:32.311-07:00ChildrenofGod<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Another entry from my "Scripture Art Journal."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This verse reminds me that I am a child of God and I think the verse tells us to be pure, trusting, joyful and love God like a child.</span></div>
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<br />knowafewthingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945662062815278256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7091794011297823954.post-57866929727891276592012-09-17T09:35:00.000-07:002012-09-17T09:35:04.670-07:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I started an art journal for favorite scriptures. It's very rewarding and relaxing. Whether you collage, cut and paste, type and paste, add watercolor and add various original or pasted backgrounds, the addition of art adds a whole new way of memorizing scripture or just plain feeling good.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a page from my little book I made to help me out. It's purse size.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I love the Bible! One of my many favorite books is the book of Psalms. The top quote is from first Peter.<br />I've been asked to sing one of my original songs at church this Sunday but the words are from three different places in the Bible. I guess you might say "lyrics by Jesus and Paul" music by Fran Kinley-Beatty, inspired by God.</span></td></tr>
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<br />knowafewthingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945662062815278256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7091794011297823954.post-77507490085984813912012-04-17T11:34:00.002-07:002012-04-17T11:34:36.031-07:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I wish you all love, peace and hope<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">
All three come from God and our beloved Savior, Jesus Christ. The Bible tells you how to have these three and so much more.</div>
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Jesus' burden is light but we must obey his teachings, like love God above all and love our neighbors as ourselves. When you receive Jesus as Lord, you have an endless supply of love from our creator. Who is your neighbor? This includes your "enemies." Do you have any? Pray for them and change that if at all possible. Search Jesus teachings. There is so much there to help you and bring you peace, love and hope.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even though I painted this art journal entry a year and a half ago. It seemed appropriate.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Today, I rejoice in such a beautiful day. I think I'll move one plant stand into my kitchen for herbs and lettuce and get some plants at Lowe's for my balcony.<br />Also, today is day #3 of my April adventures so I'm going to start on my second book. I've been researching it and thinking about it a great deal as to what to use and what not to use in the book. This will be book 2 of Bible Stories for children of all nations.<br />I've decided to wait 'til Fall to publish "The Birth of Jesus."<br />It would probably get more interest closer to Christmas. Don't you think so?</span></td></tr>
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<br />knowafewthingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945662062815278256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7091794011297823954.post-12040562891340565212012-04-02T07:54:00.004-07:002012-04-02T07:55:41.151-07:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Do you ever think of being a Christian as an adventure?<br />Well, this month, I'm going to attempt to do just that, every day of this beautiful Spring month.<br />On Sunday, April 1, I improvised an original arrangement of "Sanctuary" to Jesus and my church for our communion service.<br />Today, I went on-line to shop publishing for my new book but first I'm going to visit a local printer to get another quote.<br />I'm only interested in doing this to spread the gospel to children and their parents/teachers and/or provide a free fund raiser for a good Christian cause...which is why I'm looking for a great price in order to donate my book.<br />I currently have a few copies that I did at Staples but it's too expensive for a good cause to sell or for me to give away in large quantities.<br /> Leaving for my adventure!!!!!!!!!</span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> I love all the seasons but I'm so glad that Spring is here. I need the extra sunlight. God willing, I hope to smell some roses, take some walks and swim, with sunscreen of course, and enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. Even little "Georgie" often looks out the window these days and begs for extra time outdoors which I now can gladly give him. Perhaps, one day, I will have a yard. I never wanted one until I had a dog and was retired. Now I want a place for him and a garden too. Perhaps that season will come, one day, God willing. </span></div>knowafewthingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945662062815278256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7091794011297823954.post-83813168127671511232012-03-10T12:40:00.003-08:002012-03-10T12:40:26.557-08:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">from my "art journal"<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The women in my family group at church are reading "Secure in Heart." Our vision is to grow spiritually and add to our family in the coming year with new disciples. <br />This book is great for remembering all the tools that God has given us and that only he can give us a secure heart.<br /> There are so many scriptures that tell us about God's care and love for us. One of my favorites is found in Zephaniah 3:17<br /><i><b><br />"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Lord your God is with you,<br />He is mighty to save,<br />He will take great delight in you,<br />Ge will quiet you with his love,<br />He will rejoice over you with singing."</span></b></i></span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> As I finish putting together the "retirement book" that my friend Veronica started for me and presented to me, I see so many pictures of me and my music students and also as a musician. My whole life has had the touch of this man, Mr. Warren, my number one music mentor. He was a good, caring man, my music teacher, choral director, marching band teacher, concert band director, stage band director, a Christian man and musician and the leader of his own band until his 80's. Mr. Warren was the man that placed me in so many opportunities to perform and become self confident doing it. I accompanied county honors chorus, played in the state, area and county bands, accompanied everything at school, and the stage band went on to get State runner-up the two years that I was in it. </span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">On my way to publish my book! So exciting!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Changed the cover to make it more appealing as an ebook. That's my next step.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Got the chronological Bible in the NLT version on my nook! Read it in the NIV version a few years ago!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Just got a brand new book called "Diet Rehab." It's incredible. The author explains why I'm having so much trouble with sugar and why it's dangerous to quit "cold turkey." The book has many ideas as far as "booster" activities and thinking from an experienced phychiatrist who specializes in "cognitive behavioral therapy," addiction and especially food addiction. He lays out a plan for gradually replacing "sugar" with serotonin boosting foods, activities and changes in thinking through cognitive behavior therapy, affirmations, a healthy mantra and other positive thinking skills and activities like prayer and meditation, yoga, exercise, sleep cues and mindfulness. It's loaded, informative, refers to the brain chemistry research on addiction and is an excellent read. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Sun's shining! :)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Georgie's clean and sweet smelling, even had his teeth cleaned...no more tartar and bad breath.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Jess, Joel and I are playing at a nursing home this week as a community service. Fun! Hope to lift some spirits. My jokes are so bad that they make you laugh and that's great for your health.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Found reason for severe headaches...no more "Skinny Peppermint Mocha Lattes."</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still tweaking new book cover.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />I know this is taking forever but I want to get it just right and I'm changing the cover for ebook format to be more appealing to children. My friend and church sister, who's also a teacher and was a staff development teacher, has been editing for me (Mary Benton) and has given me her blessing on both the cover and the latest rewrite. I'm almost ready to go...just have to get rid of the "paper stretching marks" from my watercolors. I taped it down but still got the "shrink marks" or whatever you call them. <br />I'm taking life slowly to get really healthy so it won't be too much longer....prayer, yoga, meditation, stretching, eating healthy, walking, my recumbant (sp?) bike, taking naps, sleeping better, slower pace of mindful living, less stress, not running myself ragged and being run ragged... retirement is grand! Thank you God for so many blessings!!!!!</span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today, I opened "My Morning Cup" by Jeanie Shaw and immediately, I was given this scripture:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Now choose life so that you and your children may live." </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know that I'm still here for a reason even though sometimes, I would rather not be. Well, it can't be any clearer than these words from the living breathing Word of God. There they are in the middle, my children, and I want them to live and be blessed by God. So, this must be why I collage favorite things to cheer myself up and remember my many blessings. This is why I write and paint and compose music and play music, all for God. This is also how I share my faith; that and trying to live a life of godliness and love God above all things and my neighbor as myself. Hey, that must be why I can't do any harm to myself....I have to love and care for myself, too. That includes "quiet times," eating healthy, nutritious food not junk, exercising and sharing my faith. Whether you read this or not, it reminds me of why I'm still here. I have a vision! Forgive me and thank you, God for your message.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I just found a book in Barnes and Noble for my Nook Color. It's title really appealed to me: "Just Say "Yes" to Laughing Your Way to Fitness with Yoga and Meditation" by Sushil Bhatia. It was also inexpensive...anyway. I've been playing around with "Yoga on the Go" and Meditation and thought this was a likely element to combine with them.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Research shows that laughing is good for you. Norman Cousins treated himself to funny movies as he recovered from cancer. Many others have shown that "laughing" improves relaxation, blood pressure and brain activity. It reduces pain, clears mucus (yuck), improves cardiovascular health and just plain makes you feel good. I'm all for something that makes you feel good and isn't fattening. Are you with me there? Besides, if you think negative thoughts, your body believes you and feels bad. So let's start policing those "puppies." Isn't that where I started with my first blog?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I wrote a song called "The Laughing Song" that could get you started if you need it. You can find it on itunes under "Best of Fran and Friends." In fact, I think I'll play it on my guitar right now so that I can sing it whenever I need it.....laughing unplugged;) There's an idea...Fran and friends unplugged. It sure would be easier to do concerts. Hmmm! Food for thought...also non fattening. Yes!!!!</span></div>knowafewthingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945662062815278256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7091794011297823954.post-31120379758282495952011-12-30T10:01:00.000-08:002011-12-30T10:03:11.257-08:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">As I think about the past year and the upcoming year, I am grateful for the many miracles that God has sent my way. I hope to place my complete confidence and will in his hands and not to forget how carefully, He has helped me in the past when I do that.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">This Christmas, I pray for peace, generosity, love, tolerance, forgiveness and acceptance. May we all not get so caught up in "our stuff" that we forget the very real needs of others. "They will know we are Christians by our love...."</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What was Joseph thinking after the Lord told him that Mary was with child.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This is where faith is not enough. The next step is praying for and doing God's will, not ours. God knew who was growing in<br />Mary's body. He knew exactly what was going to happen all the way up to you and me. Now your choice is simply to "pray for" God's will and "do it."</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Stop making a "Santa list" or a list of all the things you think you need. God knows exactly what you need!<br />Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. <br />God loves you and watches over you. He knows everything and has a plan for you, a good one, not to harm you but to prosper you.</span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> I could've worried and made myself sick but I prayed and trusted. Even when one person deceived me about when I would get a check (got it 2 weeks later) and another check hasn't showed up on time, I received another surprise. Now, I'm meeting my basic needs and I can put together a Thanksgiving basket for the poor. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It's easy. Buy an aluminum pan for the turkey and put the following imperishable items in:</span></div>
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A paid coupon to purchase a turkey, a large can of gravy, a can of cranberries, a box for making mashed potatoes, a loaf of bread or box of stuffing, a couple cans of milk or boxes of dried milk, a large can of pumpkin, a box for making the crust, and 2 cans of green vegetables. I think I've remembered everything.</div>
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Now, wrap it securely in see-through colored cellophane with a pretty bow and card wishing it's recipient blessings from our loving Savior and a secret friend. (or something like that).</div>
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Our church distributes them in the poorest areas to as many as we are able to collect from our congregation and our congregation is generous in spite of their own struggles. </div>
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You could also work in a soup kitchen, visit a nursing home or take something to a person in need or out of work. Recently, someone slipped a $20 in my pocket, another person is leaving her dog with me instead of a dog hotel...."It is better to give than receive and God sees our immediate needs when we remain close to him and love him with all our hearts and minds and strength. I am so grateful to be receiving the part-time work that I need and still give to the poor, visit the sick, and contribute to my church. It's not about what I don't have, it's the blessings I have, the greatest blessing to come and the ability to share God's love.</div>
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So many blessings when you trust God. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Since I've completely turned my life over to God, amazing things have been happening. My first priority in life is my God. I give 10% of my retirement money first and then 10% of my other income weekly, as it comes in, and it goes to Hope. I love God more every day and see how he has been performing miracles in my life.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> I was very encouraged by a retirement dinner party that teachers from my old school gave me last night. I really had not had a chance to say good-bye or catch up in what they're doing since I was out sick the last 3 months of last year. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Anyway, we had a great time and they invited me to their Christmas party so I can see those who sent their love but had classes, were sick etc. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> The art journal picture was a kind of planning wheel to prioritize my life and put God first, allow for rest to heal, be more involved with my church and have some fun. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I did this "art journal" entry when Jerry and I played these two songs at church. A few of the black keys are blue because we played "Amazing Grace" in a bluesey gospel style. I love to worship God when it's so much fun. Thanks, Jerry. His wife was the first lead singer in my own band, long since retired. He and I played together a couple times in my band but mostly at church. It's so good to have them back in our church.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Still growing in my faith and loving Jesus more every day.</span></div>knowafewthingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945662062815278256noreply@blogger.com0