Home Happenings AND Talkies

Hello!  Hot 'nuff for ya? It's scorching hot outside. Please pass the tea.

About a week ago I went to my Thyroid Appointment that I had waited for four months in which they lost my blood work that was going to tell me how my tumor marker was doing.  Blood was drawn again and I'm waiting for the results.  I will be calling them on Tuesday, if they don't contact before then.

That evening my left eye started to ache and turn red.  REALLY RED.  I thought I had PINK EYE.  I'd learn on Monday that my General Doctor didn't think it was PINK EYE.  Something else that I cannot pronounce.  Eye drops.

Anywhoo...I didn't take any chances when preparing my PRIZE WINNING MEATLOAF.  Hubby was so sweet to be my hands.  He digged right in and offered to mix the secrets into the meatloaf as I told him what to put into the bowl and how to mix it.  The glaze got darker than I liked...better luck next time.

The Paxico Meatloaf Festival was on Saturday AND the Gillie Gals WON first Place!!!  This was so exciting for me as I was in need of some good news!!!  Blue Ribbon came home with us and I had a sensation of satisfaction.  This was our third year to enter and Three Times Is A Charm.  I'll share the recipe later.

Monday, took Lil Miss to see a movie at the Library.  She seemed to like it.

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.  83 minute animation. Comedy.

Saw the Doctor.  When I went to get my medicine at the Pharmacy they were out, sooooo I went across Manhattan to the other location.  My medicine was a whopping $2.50.  I said, "THANK YOU, LORD."  The doctor's office mailed me a copy of my office visit statement...$78.00.

I paid the co-pay when I was there, but still $78.00 for a 5 minute visit with the doctor.....well, what 'cha gonna do when there's no free clinics to see ya?

Wamego does have a Medical clinic for those who have no insurance or under insured. What a blessing to have.  About $5 for a visit.  Hum.  I'm donating children's clothing to this ministry.  When the stores have sales like a really cute outfit for a dollar I'm buying several and giving them to this Wamego Ministry.

Next day, we went to Summer Story Time and took Hubby out for Lunch, Paid some bills and played at the Library Scavenger Hunt they have for the Kids Reading Program over at Wamego.  Getting in and out of the car at the different locations was a work out.  Good for my ole body.  Good exercise for a 55 year old.  I have to put lil Miss in a car seat and strap her in.  It is a work out.  I can breathe so much better and my stomach muscles are so much firmer....haha.

(PAUSE)

On the serious note.  My Brother-In-Law had major eye surgery.  Thank you for your sincere prayers.  At this time I would like to RANT a BIT.  He had his eye removed from his body.  Removed by a Surgeon in the early morning.  That afternoon, he was let out to go home.  HOME.  I was stunned that the Doctor allowed his patient to leave the Hospital before 24 hours was up.

I think this is BARBARIC.
When our dog had surgery, she was kept several days.  Our dog.  SEVERAL DAYS.

A Human Being has major eye surgery...and released the same day.  Not impressed.

(PAUSE)
(TAKE A DEEP BREATH)

As I continued to BLOG this week, I got into a debate.  I love God and I am thankful He hears my prayers.  Part of the maturing process of being a Christian is to Pray for our Country and our Politicians and our Citizens.  I'M PRAYING FOR REVIVAL.  Have you ever grieved about the decline of moral values in our country?  I remember going to a Ladies meeting about 20 years ago and the speaker prayed with passionate sobs and groans about the moral decline of our country asking God to forgive us.

AT THE TIME I looked at her like she had two heads.    

She wept.
Last night... I wept.

(PAUSE)
(TAKE A DEEP BREATH)
(Continue)

I'm still cleaning the Powder Room, washing the sheets.  Day dreaming about how to decorate my haven.  The week is getting away from me and I am so happy to be alive!  Our Coffee Maker DIED.  We're using a Coffee Pot that PERKS the old fashioned way.  She pours really nice and clean.  This week I used real cream in my coffee instead of Half & Half.  Tell you why...had some on hand because I used real cream in my Meatloaf.  Mums the word!

Hoping that this week-end we will locate where our decorative Flags are. Hiding.  Can't find them and I'd like to decorate the new porch.  Lord help.

~ GOD BLESS AMERICA ~

LAND THAT I LOVE...

BEFORE I CLOSE.......i got really brave and recorded a tiny video.  I'm growing by leaps and bounds with the computer age!!!  I WILL PROBABLY FRIGHTEN YOU WITH THIS LITTLE VIDEO.  YOU'LL HEAR MY VOICE AND SEE ME WITH NOOOOOO MAKE-UP ON.

I don't want to run you off or burst your bubble about Deanna's voice.
Have mercy, merci. I am just me with a slight southern accent.  I talk slow and i think slow.

All right, I'm ready for my close up Mister De Mille!

May God bless you, 
~Deanna~

Well here goes...A TALKIE.

Historic 1886 Elgin Hotel ~Part Five~

PART FIVE
~Historic 1886 Elgin Hotel~

Bed and Breakfast

Redo

Continuing series with Part Five about the Historic Elgin Hotel REDO located in Marion, Kansas.  She's so lovely.  When I entered this place many, many years ago it was an Apartment Building, I didn't have an inkling how beautiful the crowded entrance could possibly look like.  These days so glamorous and stunning.

Most of the time I lack VISION of what a place could look like if redone.

In my head I rearrange furniture just about every place I go, 

but never knocking down walls.

A few years ago I sneaked a peek through the window to see 

""just what are they doin' in 'dare?""  I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the Cinderella Ballroom that was created in little tiny Marion, Kansas.
It's gorgeous.

There was much lamenting over this project. 

 Look at these before pics and tell me what you think.

From this to THIS...........

~The Historic Elgin Hotel through the years~

I think that it is amazing what some people can do with what they have. Gosh, I thought I was finished with this series....nope.  

More to come.

Next time I'll show off some more of the Suites you can stay in at the 

1886 Historic 

Elgin Hotel Bed and Breakfast.

Wish I could pop in and go ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh,

~Deanna~

Whinny

My Husband is a MAN with many talents, 

but this one made me laugh out loud.

He was talking to this Horse in horse language 

and the beautiful Horse's ears perked up.

Horse dropped his grass and said, "WHINNY!"

Blessings to you,

~Deanna~

~A KANSAS BEAUTY~

HANK NEEDS PRAYERS

Please lift my Brother-In-Law HANK up in prayer.

PLEASE.

Tuesday morning he will be under going 

serious surgery in Omaha, Nebraska.

Long story short he has battled eye problems going on about 7 years.  

His eye sight faded in his left eye and eventually went blind in it.

Much pressure, discomfort and pain in this eye.

A surgeon will be removing the eye.

There will be a recovery time.

HANK isn't the kind of guy to rest, 

so I pray he will be able to and that the Hospital Staff be excellent. 

Thank you.

Appreciate the sincere prayers of Christians.

MUCH LOVE.

God bless you,

~Deanna~

Git Along Little Dogies

A sample of the little singing group I sing with through a water bottle!

Grins,

~Deanna~

Decorating On The Prairie Within Small Spaces

HOW DO YOU LIVE IN A SMALL SPACE AFTER BEING USE TO HAVING MORE ROOM TO CALL HOME?  How do you go from running your own Household to downsizing to less space?  With Grace.

My Daughter would know very well what this is like.  She went through an unwanted divorce and would come to live with us at Home Haven while getting back on her feet.  She left a two bedroom house with all the nice-it-ties that a separate house has to offer such as Living room, Dining, Kitchen, Utility room, Bathroom, Bedrooms and moved into a two room area with shared bathroom.  Please know that she has plans of having her own place with space again.....it will just take some time, prayers and proper timing.  She said she'd like to have a Husband included with the house!  PRAYER REQUEST HERE.  Thank you!


Though this room is full of second hand finds and isn't exactly the way my Daughter would decorate her own house...it is a more beautiful room when she is in it because her spirit brightens any room she's in!  She has a roof over her head and love in her heart.

So I zoomed about her room and snapped some pics to share (with her permission) of things she uses in her tiny bedroom in Home Haven.
She's on a tight budget, but this doesn't stop her from decorating, functioning or have the desire of a house of her own!!!  
Be of GOOD CHEER.


This room is down home honest.......not fancy.  Just very comfortable and laid back.  A room you can live in and not fear messing up the furnishings.  Won't get too excited over a scratch, water mark or dent. 

The green metal Day Bed was one of her purchases after High School.  She was pleased to buy it herself and it has stayed in good shape all these years.  The bedding is on loan from the Queen Bee...grins.

Green room.  White ceiling.  White curtains.  Green and white Bedding.  Green Metal Bed.  

Green.  Green.  Green.

 My Grandma's Hutch has been placed in Daughter's room.

Used for everything from holding make-up, pictures, nic-nacs to bills, books and more.

After the Kitchen is rebuilt and the spare bedroom revamped,
Grandma's piece will be worked over and returned to the Dining room.
That's a ways off into the future.

This past week I was reading at the Library about old oak furniture and I'm thinking this piece is from the late 1880s.  The book said that Parlour pieces came from Chicago but Dining and Bed Chamber pieces came from Cincinnati.  So I suspect this piece of furniture came from Cincinnati.
Furniture Manufacturers were placed by rivers so they had power.
If there was a river...there was a way! 

Baskets, crates, old suitcases are used for storing items.

The small yellow children's chair was purchased for a few dollars from a Manhattan, Kansas Garage Sale well over ten years ago.  I didn't have a clue that this chair would actually be used in my home by grandchildren....but God saw to it that the GRANDS would come along.  I think it's a Sunday School chair from years gone by.  Think of the little people that warmed this chair while hearing about Jesus.  What do you suppose they did with this message?

Second Hand Chest of Drawers comes in pretty handy.

Little shelf was purchased for a few dollars.

White Priscilla Curtains frame the windows.  

These curtains have held up pretty good for as long as we have had them.

White goes with a multitude of colors.
Priscilla Curtains are making a come back because they are frilly and feminine.  

Dried Yellow Rose petals from Mother's Day Flowers from Lil Miss.

Second hand area rug purchased from a Jenks, Oklahoma Yard Sale.

So glad to have it to warm the floor and our feet.

She's small, but cozy!

For the time being, this room is a place for Daughter.
After our spare Bedroom is revamped...Daughter's present Bedroom will be turned into a Bathroom.
Won't that be funnnnnn.

You know sometimes LIFE just doesn't go like we planned.  There's all kinds of surprises along the way.  Sometimes the surprises kill our dreams, squash our spirits, tear us a part.  Jesus tells us that He came to heal our hurts.  I have embraced this scripture for myself.  How's about you?  He is the anointed one that can heal your hurts.  Amen.

KING JAMES Version
Luke 4:18

The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor;
he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, 
to preach deliverance to the captives,
and recovering of sight to the blind,
to set at liberty them that are bruised.



Perhaps the place you call Home these days isn't the most stylish habitat by modern design...what's really important is that you are loved and cared for.  That the place called HOME is really a home to you.  There may be cracks in the walls and dirt on the window sills, but it's HOME to me.


God's peace and deliverance be yours,
~Deanna~

This post has been submitted to the DESIGN and DECORATE column in Mrs. White's Blog where she post a Monday carnival of THE CHRISTIAN HOME MAGAZINE.

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http://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2011/06/christian-home-issue-21.html

~God bless~