Today in Mass a precious young lad about 9 or 10 sat behind us ... with each hymn he belted out the lyrics, sooo off- key but sooo sincerely into his words & music. He was adorable with that tad of a southern twang. You couldn't help but smile that he was truly raising his voice to God in song.
Join our Love Is ... Monday ladies ~
** I am sooo excited!!! I will be on & off blogging for the next couple of weeks but will try to write every day that I can. We bought another house & settle tomorrow, then comes the fun part. I GET TO PAINT, yippeee skippy! Seriously, I love LOVE to paint ... then the workers pop in to do some minor changes I want done & I am going to try to whip this place out in 2 weeks & get renters in this one quickly. This place was sooo durn clean you could have eaten off the floors ... I was so thrilled to find it. So
if I am not prompt in writing back, I will catch you as quickly as I can!
* GIVEAWAY WINNER IS ..... SANDY @
You must go visit Sandy & see the wonderful mission she is on ... here is a clip ...
~~Our Mission is to warm men and women living under a bridge in cold Central Ohio. Homeless people need our help! Hand knit, and crocheted hats, mittens, and scarves are needed ALL YEAR long. Hats, mittens, and scarves are also needed for women and children treated in two free clinics in the area. Please email me at sandycrochet@gmail.com if you can help.~~
Congrats, Sandy.
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*** I am introducing to you a wonderful new blogger, Rebecca @
You must visit this beautiful & talented lady, you'll so enjoy her.
WELCOME, Rebecca, to our PINKALICIOUS WORLD.
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TIDBITS ~
**CAUTION!!! NEVER ever announce on your blog that you will be leaving town. (I was asked twice to rerun this.) Google earth search provides 'naughty people' access to your home locations & with your name on your blog you are easy access to find. Also, there are a TON of other sources on the internet that provides data on you, whether you know it or not. I told you of spokeo.com for one. Protect yourself, regardless of whether you are in a gated community or not, ladies ... be safe & sound, not sorry.
**Sunburns ~ use liquid Vitamin C, rub all over the red/pink areas ... by nightfall the color will be nearly gone & the pain will have subsided if not be completely gone
**Deer in the garden problems ~ use Liquid Fence ... they will stay OUT of your garden for sure.
**Often asked questions of me ~
TTFN ~ means to me THANK THY FATHER NOW. I used to say TTFN for Ta Ta For Now (British sign off)
& one day like a lightening bolt this came to mind & has been my signature since. I like it even better now.
MY NAME ~ Marydon = Mary (Mother), Don (dad), Elda ( dad's sister killed when 7 by hit & run) =
Mary Donelda. To make a loonnngggg story short there are TOO many Mary Ford's in this world & one of them left me in a distasteful predicament while shopping one day, YUP! Hence, Marydon ...
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I would also like to introduce to you a wonderful artist who creates beautiful jewelry. I had a custom request for a '2 Love' bracelet. Jamie made them both beautifully. Pop over for a visit, you will be impressed ~
I really, really like your name and that was very smart of your mother to give you that family name.Don't work to hard!
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Congratulations, Sandy! Lucky is the gal who wins one of Marydon's giveaways!
ReplyDeleteThanks for explaining your name, MD. I've always been curious, and now I know!
I always thought I knew what you meant with your "TTFN" signoff, having a British mum and birthplace. What a delightful surprise to learn how you'd changed it to make it personal to you!
Enjoy a restful Sunday, my friend.
xoxo
Donna
Wow, you've been busy lady with the move and all. Take care of yourself and don't over do.
ReplyDeleteThose bracelets are fabulous, must go check out more of the goodies you posted.
Hugs for the link and kind words about my mission, much appreciate it.
I won, most excited! I use TTFN alot too, ta ta for now; but like your new version also!
Sandy
So she finally takes the plunge...I am excited for you, both! Can't wait to see pictures!!
ReplyDeleteThere is an update on Amden on arise 2 write. I know you will want to see his precious picture.
Hugs,
andrea
Don't paint too hard and come back soon with lots of pictures of your new space. I have been curious about your name....so thanks, Marydon, for giving my head more room to ponder other curiosities!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new place. Do you want to come over and paint mine next? I'll even give you ice tea, and help out, LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks for adding the part about not telling others when you go away. I always cringe when anyone says that they are not home. It's almost asking thieves to come and help themselves.
Hugs to you, looking forward to photos.
Jen
A new house to make 'your own.' And you like to paint! Purrrrrrrfect!
ReplyDeleteBut of course! Do not blog that you are going away! To anywhere! No matter how long or short the time! Jeepers Creeeepers! I cringe all the time, when I read bloggers saying "I'm going here" or "We're going there" or someone in my family is going somewhere!!!! Eeeeeeek!
Doesn't everyone know that you can find directions to a home, with a video of route even, and 360 degrees turning pic, right in front of your home, etc. Doesn't everyone??? -le sigh-
I think I feel an "Information Post" coming up, with me too. :-) With a link to this entry of yours, of course.
And thank you for the "Why" of 'Marydon'!!!
Gentle hugs...
Good Morning Sweet Sis...
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness what a beautiful share today. I can't wait to see the new paints you have chosen and get the home ready for rent. I love it, and I so wish we lived there. We would already be moved in you know? I love that deck. Kitchen TDF.
I have always loved your name and I am so tickled you shared the explanation of how it came to be. I love to hear and read your stories. They are SO beautiful Sis.
Now those bracelets are exquisite. I love the bright colored one best. How gorgeous it is. All the colors in the world mixed into one. I'll have to pop over and see what else she has. Did you leave anything for me?
I'll work on my Love Is today. Very slow today.
I love you Sis. Have a beautiful afternoon. Talk to you tonight. All my love, Your Lil Sis, Sherry
Marydon - so exciting to move into a new place. I can hardly wait for photos. (I really, really liked what you had done to the 'old' place.)
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I thought you had written something about a "new house" the other day. Well, no grass grows under your feet, do they! Good for you!
ReplyDeleteHave fun painting, Marydon! I didn't know that about your name or about TTFN. I assumed it meant Ta-Ta for now! Interesting to know! That jewelry at the end of your post is very pretty. Enjoy your Sunday!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting, a new home. Hope the painting and the move go smoothly.
ReplyDeleteI loved all your little tidbits. As far as blog safety, that's one of the main reasons I don't have my location on my profile, nor do I use my husband's or children's names or our last name. While I've made some wonderful friendships through blogging, there ARE some bad apples in the bunch.
TTFN...I must admit, when you leave me a comment and write that, I always think Ta Ta For Now. I LOVE Thank Thy Father Now. That's beautiful!!
Finally, I just learned from Sherry that you and she are sisters. She's a sweetie.
Blessings,
Patti
So happy for you finding a different home, that would be wonderful. Listen, if you like to PAINT, I have a lot you can do LOL!!
ReplyDeleteYour blogs are so great. Keep em coming. My hubby and I went to see Tops In Blue the other night at our Expo center. Really enjoyed them, have you seen their performances. I go every year. It is the USAF active duty talent that travels all around the world entertaining our troops.
Have a good one.
When you are finished at Gingers,
ReplyDeletecome on over my way!
Have fun but be careful!
Melinda
Oh my goodness, you're a busy lady! Good luck with the new rental, hope you find some good renters. Have fun painting! But be careful on those ladders!
ReplyDeleteTry to stop by my post for the new Love is... I will have to update your new address! Congrats to you! I am excited for you. Pictures I hope will follow soon! Hugs Anne
ReplyDeleteI love your post today! It is too precious. Love and Hugs!
I just wanted to thank you for the most kind words on your blog about my Shabby pink world. I had several people who came to visit! I'm sure I'll be seeing you again in blogland!
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