His Mercies Are New Every Morning!

I am pinning a little rose on every one of my grand babies clothing,

so they will have a memory of their Poppa.

You are welcome to take this photo for your encouragement on

your blog if you wish.

Just wanted to check in with everyone. Thank you for all the sweet comments. Today we will have the viewing and tomorrow we will bury Poppa. Shannon my sis is here and we have been enjoying one another's company. We are sleeping in the same bed at night and talking the night away. She snores, I don't. She says I do, but I can't imagine that I would do such a thing. She was totally humming this morning in her snoring. I wish I would have had a tape recorder. I know the good Lord has been giving us times of great laughter. The days are getting easier, just because I know that Poppa is breathing the best air ever. Isn't that so wonderful? One of his pastors told me that yesterday. Makes life tolerable to think more of Poppa then me.

One more thing, when I get all nerved up, I get fever blisters. Now that is just not cool in my book and it would be okay if I could just stay home. Well, I will only have to see a few hundred people........ personally.......... face to face............. sad for me. My Tressy said, "They will understand." I know that's true, but it doesn't make me feel any better. My sister said that she has some psychedelic bandaids. She is not funny either. If any of you have had a fever blister you know that every day it grows. Oh man, I am just not happy about this. So again I ask for prayer. I have been begging God. I am an old women, so maybe He will answer. Maybe if a whole bunch of us will ask????? Thank you sweet ladies.

I have one more fun thing to add. I was in my Dad's closet well not in it looking through it for a suit. I saw this big red sweat shirt. It said, Red Socks (I thought). Well, it was kind of in funny style letters. One of my darling daughters said, "Momma why are you wearing that thing?" I said, "Well Poppa liked the Red Socks and it is warm. Then both the girls laughed and said, "It doesn't say Red Socks it says Hip Hop!" So I have a problem reading. Honestly it looked like the words Red Socks. We giggled and laughed so hard. The other thing was Poppa liked the Dodgers. I didn't know that. I think I am going to get new glasses. Also, I am still going to wear his sweatshirt. It is to my knees, but it is warm. Plus it will remind me of someone very special in my life.

The guineas just made a whole bunch of noise out the window. My sister said,"what is that? We told her that it was the guineas making noise, she said that she thought it was a ring tone. Tressa said, "That is when you know your from the city."

Please remember to sign up for the Market Bag drawing if you haven't already. Love the comments!!!!! They have been the sunshine of my day's this last week.

You are such precious ladies!!!!
Linda

My Daddy Is With Jesus

Dear Sweet Blogger Family,

I want the party to still go on, please. It is the one bright moment of my day, besides my walk with Jesus. Smile. So many of you have been so wonderful to my family in this last month. I cannot begin to thank you enough. I would come home from being in the hospital with my Dad and there in my inbox or on my bog would be emails or comments with wonderful prayers and just tons of sweet words. I know that you were sent by Jesus to be his words of encouragementto us. My sweet daughters have watched love being demonstrated by such precious ladies. I thank you all so much.

If you want to read all of our story please click here.

I have been getting some emails that are saying they can't get the story. I am not sure why this sometimes happen. Write me at my email, prairieflowerfarm@gmail.com. I will not have a problem sending it out to you!!!!! Honest!

For some of you who know my sister Shannon, she will be here tonight. Please pray for her also. Thank you again!

Trusting the Lord the with my days,

Linda

Prairie Flower Farm and Gooseberry Patch Drawing

Prairie Flower Farm Market Bag Drawing

Sweet Ladies,

I am trying to stay calm, because I have been keeping a secret and now I can’t wait to tell you what it is!!!! Jen with the Creative Team from Gooseberry Patch Blog contacted me the other day, asking if I would like to be on their Featured Fridays. I had to reread the email, because I could not believe what I was reading. Now when the Lord gives big gifts, He gives Big Gifts!!!!! I wanted to run around the farm, but you know me I am always so calm! Heehee! Jen sent me the questions for the post and I answered them. You will find the post about Prairie Flower Farm on the Gooseberry Patch Blog! I have always loved Gooseberry Patch and everything they have. Their store has the most adorable items for sale. They have been the ones that have kept country alive! So in their honor we are going to have a Party! Please join in. I thought that since our Prairie Flower Market Bag is one of the favorite buys on our Peace Creek Collections Store, that I would put it up for the drawing! SOOOOOO here is what we are going to do. The rules are so easy! YOu can get up to 5 votes.

We would love for you to join the PARTY!

The drawing will Start today, February 26th and we will close the drawing at l2:Oo.pm. central time on March 1Oth. I will announce the winner of the Market Bag on March II at 1:oo p.m.

1 vote, for leaving a comment on this post.

1 vote, if you sign up and become a follower of Prairie Flower and let me know

1 vote, if you post or put up my bag button on your blog

1 vote, if you subscribe to get our emails.

and

1 vote, if you leave a comment on my Featured Friday on the Gooseberry Patch Blog, about what you love about them. Please let me know you left a comment there.

Be sure you leave me an email address, if you don't have a blog.

Also, some can't leave comments, just email me with the info.

This drawing is open to International Ladies also!

Be sure to check out our Peace Creek Collections Store, incase you might need something!

Thank you so much for being a part of our Party!

I heart you all!

Blessings, Linda

This Tastes So Nummy........ When You Don't Feel Good!

You have to try this. My Tressy made it for me after we got home from the hospital last night. It is so easy and tastes so delish. Is that a word?

Strawberry Surprise Smoothie

1/2 cup fresh strawberries

1/2 cup fresh pineapple

1/2 a banana

1/2 cup crushed ice

1 Tb. of sugar or honey

We use our Magic Bullet. Add a little water as you need to help it blend.

Worked on the Miss Claris Apron Pattern this morning. It is sooooooo cute! Can I say that? Why would a person want to make something they think is ugly, right? It is definitely going to work for the kitchen, garden or when you are "craftin". Miss Claris said that you are not dressed if you don't have your apron on!! She is going to look so adorable in her new apron !!! Can't wait to show you. Here is a little sneak picture.

I need a little feed back. I want to put up the new apron pattern as an e-pattern and a paper pattern. The main part of the apron is to big, so if it is as an e-pattern you will have to tape the main piece together when you print the pattern off on paper. Is that a problem do you think? I haven't bought any e-patterns that have a big piece to it, but if I wanted the pattern bad enough it wouldn't bother me. Let me know if you think it would be a problem that someone would have to tape it together. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. I really appreciate it!!

This morning Monday Feb. 22, I was working on this post. I went to click to post it and my internet was not working. Not good. I went in to see my Dad and he was talking. He is so weak, because they couldn't let him eat, because it was going into his lungs. He did get to eat today and for that we are so grateful!!!

After coming home, I still didn't have internet. I am in at my Dad's house watching a KU game and so I thought I would just go ahead and put it up in case I don't have internet tomorrow. I live in the country so sometimes we have problems with internet service. I know that some of you Country Girls know exactly what I am talking about.

I worked some more on the apron! I can't wait to get it done to show you. I showed it to my Farm Girlfriend Gail. She said she thinks it is very pretty. That's good enough for me!!!!! She and I like so many of the same things!

I am so grateful for all of your prayers during this time. You are so kind.

Blessings sweet ladies,
Linda

Quilting And A Pin Keep For A Swap!

I am with a quilt group called A Dozen Quilters. I have never done anything like this before, but a friend Melissa from Lilac Lane invited me to be a part of this blog. Each month one of the ladies in A Dozen Quilters decides what kind of block and color she wants. I have really enjoyed it. Well, this block is for February. Iva who is part of the group put her wishes up on a post. I had never done a Wonky Log Cabin and thought it would be kind of fun to do it. It wasn't only fun it was a blast!!!!! I loved doing it. I think it turned out so fun. You need to go to A Dozen Quilters to her post and look up the sites. If you would like to do this kind of block you can find the different blocks available. I was so pleased and it "is" real easy!!!! Promise. Just wanted to show it to you. Just a little something that is going on in my life.

I signed up at Mary Jane Farm to do a Pink Keep Swap. It was so fun. I could decide what I wanted the pin keep to look like. I had been to a blog called Cottage In The Curve and saw this Martha Stewart Strawberry Pincushion. I loved the blog and the pincushion. I thought it would be fun to make the strawberry and put it in this adorable egg cup I found on sale for 35 cents. I enlarged the strawberry pattern and leaf. The lady I just swapped with just received it, so I wanted to show you what it looked like. If you ever want to sign up with the Mary Jane Farmhouse (go along the side of my blog and click on her blog button), you can get in on some swaps also. I don't get to do very many, but it has been fun to do when I have. I love how the pic turned out. It gives me a warm heart.

Blessings,

Linda

P.S. Please continue to keep my Dad in your prayers. I have been able to see him every day, but all that he can do is nod his head up and down. I am so very grateful for that. I can at least tell him he is loved. Mr. Phil is reading him the Word. It is precious to see. God is doing what He does best and I just have to rest. I was reminded this morning of the verse in Isaiah 49:16, "See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hand......" Isn't that a comfort? To think, if you engrave something the dictionary said, "to be permanently fixed in". That does my heart good. Poppa is permanently fixed in to our Father's Hand. I can think on that and trust what my Heavenly Father is doing.

I got sick today and could not go see him. That was very hard, but we could call. All our older kids went to visit. That helped me know he was being encouraged. He is coming to the nursing home on Monday. Please pray for that transition. Thank you so much. I love you all bunches!

New Pattern! Prairie Flower Book or Craft Bag

Prairie Flower Book or Craft Bag EPattern

$7.50

This is a PDF download pattern.

Prairie Flower Book or Craft Bag : This pattern can be made into a Library Book Bag or great for a craft or knitting bag. The pattern has a step by step tutorial with pictures to show you exactly how to put the bag together. Also included is a sewing idea for a Library Card Holder and a Flower pin shown in the picture above. Front pockets are for water bottle, library card and cell phone. A wonderful recipe has been included for tasty scones.

You will want to make this bag for a child's sleep over at Grandma's and Grandpa's House, using kid's fabric would be adorable. Ton's of possibilities!

©2010 Linda Stubbs

To buy simply go to this link http://store.payloadz.com/go?id=787533

Hello everyone,

It has been so busy here caring for my Dad. He is really not doing well at this time. I am sad. Thank you so much for the wonderful emails. I appreciate you all very much. Life sure can be hard. I am sure you all have your stories in your own home. If you need prayer please let me know. I would love to pray for you.

This pattern was so fun to do. I took it with me many times to the hospital when we would sit and wait for my Dad to wake up. It gave me something to do and for that I was grateful Kind of like my therapy! Smile. Hope you all like the pattern. It really is full of fun things. Enjoy!

My special Farm Girl Friend Gail who lives close to my farm sang this song to me this morning on the phone. I asked her to send me the words. Here is what she wrote to me.

Your grace is sufficient for me

Your strength is made perfect when I am weak

All that I cling to, I lay at your feet

Your grace is sufficient for me.

I will keep you and yours in prayer today!

Love you! Gail

I will rest at His feet. I definitely have some precious friends in my life.

Linda

Gift from my Sis!

You may not be able to read the little saying, but is says,

Dear One,

When it hurts to look back and you're scared to

look ahead, you can look beside you and your best

friend will be there.

Well, this morning my Tressy came to me and said, "Oh, I forgot to give this to you. Aunt Shanny told me to wait till she was gone and to give this lotion to you later." Hmmmm I am thinkin 3 months is later enough, what do you think? Smile. But you know I was thinking with this last week being a doozy, the gift was absolutely God's timing! I have been kind of worn out you could say and the lotion smells so nummy. Isn't it the little things that come along that give us that little boost? The gift was maybe a little late, but it ended up just at the right time! The lotion is called Planet Spa Himalayan Goji Berry Revitalizing Body Lotion from Avon.

I just want to tell you that after not talking to my Dad for days and thinking he was not going to make it this time, he talked to me yesterday. I came into ICU where he has been since last Friday and the first thing he said to me was, "I have been worried about you." Now isn't that a Daddy that loves you? He is not out of the woods yet, but he is stable and for that we are so grateful. My family thanks you so much for all the prayers and personal emails that so many of you have sent.

P.S. Shanny, when you read this post, thank you very much. I smell so lovely!!!! You are a sweetie. Jesus used you in a huge way this morning.

Father, thank you so much for answering my prayers. In Jesus Name, Amen

Blessings to you all,

Linda