The Brod Abode ~~ Where life's a hoot!

As noted in previous posts I am a Christian. A Believer. A born again human being. I've often wondered what the perfect description would be. There is a deeper commitment than just believing there is a God. A relationship that is more than the simple acknowledgement of some deity. I can say I'm a Baptist. Only in the past several years. Prior to that I was non-denominational. I grew up in a Bible church but now find beliefs are not very different at all. And then you throw in southern Baptist. Oh my. The images that that conjures up. Rattle snakes, no drinking, no dancing.....many take it more seriously. I wear pants. I wear makeup. At this point in my life I need all the help I can possibly get. Denomination and the very word "religions" cause many problems and is a problem with many people. Anyway. I'm a born again Christian believer and do a shameful job each day of being Christ-like and leaning completely on Him. I try.....but not hard enough. And yet, He spea...

As I have stated in the past this isn't a Mom Blog. Yes, I am a Mom to 3 of the most perfect children on earth. Do you know why? Because God has blessed Mike and I. And, they no longer live at home, LOL. I miss my boys. I loved having them at home.....I am lost without that job to do any longer. Jordan has added a wonderful daughter in law to our family of 4 and we are so blessed. So blessed. I do love crafts but most of the time I see a project on another page and simply do it. Of course some times I tweak a bit and have my own crazy creativity let loose. There really isn't much new out there anymore. Every won  do  derful, crafty, talented, creative person has invented them by now. I am privy to what is coming out for Plaid from my "adopted" babies Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza but usually I forget more than I remember, LOL. I did have a wonderful time in the 90s designing primitive samplers for one quilt shop and the Dallas Quilt Show and they are  becoming qui...

Another sad day for America and our fellow Americans. What have we become? It's easy to blame guns and the need to disarm Americans. That is exactly what  the hope of many of our politicians is which will solve nothing. People who want a gun will get one. People who want to kill will find a way. How this poor soul managed to get into the navy yard is beyond me. He badly wanted in it sounds like. Have we become so lax in our awareness, our comfort zone that it has enabled some man to get through what should have been excellent government security? Are we complacent? Asleep? I do not understand this at all. Taking guns away would not have prevented this tragedy today. This man served our country. What brought him to this? Why didn't someone see the desperation in this man's heart? But even when our government is warned as we were by Russia about the brothers who blew people, mere children to bits. We were warned.....it made no difference. So I have to wonder if our government...

I have seen, heard, watched, read about Obama Care as much as I want to by now. What seemed like a good idea to so many in America has begun to lose it's luster. More and more people are realizing that it was a quick sell without enough research being done. I am one of those people. And I can back up my beliefs by simply watching our politicians, unions, president and government employees beginning to say, "hey, wait a minute" when they realize they will have the same care. Ex presidents have a cushy life and will never have to worry about health care. They should start worrying about global government, healthcare and cities going bankrupt because they spent what they did not have and believed promises by politicians convincingly saying they would not let anyone go under. Hmmmmm. So rather than do this on Facebook where everyone can see, jump in and leave a snark, or imply because you don't agree with them you are stupid. Believe me, I would love to see this all play...

Tomorrow Mike and I will celebrate our first date 41 years ago! He didn't remember the right date when I asked him as men are sometimes want to do. I'll let it slide this time. Who knew 41 years ago when he took me to feast at Pancho's Mexican Buffet (all you can eat for $1.49) and then to one of the most lovely older theaters in Dallas that would be it for both of us. II can't remember the name of the theatre but it was elegant and beautiful. And I could still climb stairs without screaming in pain. We saw The Godfather. There were embarrassing parts and the violence and language was so colorful for a simple 17 year old like me but it was a good movie, to say the least. We had a nice time. That summer I was kind of dating around (that sounds weird) but after that night I never went out with or looked at another guy. Mike and I had known each other for several years. He and I both worked at King's Rexall in Lewisville. We had our first fight there. He worked in the ...

Wonderful news overnight. Little Jacks on has taken a turn for the better. While he is still gravely ill he is fighting and God is answering prayer. Prayers of many and I am thankful for friends who will step right up and fight along beside the little guy. Why do things like this happen? Again, I have no answer but there is where that word faith comes in again. It is what gets us through while waiting on God's divine answer. Praise God. I don't know what happened to the family who are making life support choices for the young man who suffered a massive heart attack. Please continue prayer for them and that our Lord will cloak them in the peace that passeth all understanding. We are supposed to have cooler temps in north central Texas today. Only 94! I have planned to craft and sneak in some time making more garden art. I have one to make for a friend who wants to barter. Can't beat that. Hoot and Boo give a shout out or should I say squawk out to everyone! They received a...

I really haven't gotten any better keeping up with this blog. How will I ever be famous, LOL? Everyday I see many blogs that are just fabulous. The talent out there takes my breath away. The photos? Oh my goodness.....I just have to dream on. I've mastered the camera on my iPhone and that's about as basic as it gets. I guess Ree Drummond really started a fad in photographing each step used to create her fabulous recipes. I'm more the "here is what you need" "to make it look like this".  Or a picture of the finished product maybe. I guess what I'm getting to is don't expect the same from this blog. This will be more of a few recipes shared by me, crafts created by me, gardening etc. If anyone ever does read my humble blog please feel free to post recipes, crafting ideas, good movies you've seen....just simple ordinary everyday things shared by friends. It's been my desire so many times to speak from my heart on Facebook. I do love F...