God's Timing

So, I was sitting up in bed,
midafternoon, watching HGTV
and feeling pretty sorry for
myself. This cold has a real
grip on me. Sorry to say.

Thank you, so much, for your
get well wishes in the comments
yesterday. This particular
cold is the worst I have seen in
a while. It is so encouraging
to know you care and are praying.

So, as I was saying...the pity
party was going on strong when
Jonathan...our oldest...came
bounding into the room with
a large stack of mail.

As I started into it I noticed
a thick package.
Surprise!
It was from jAne at Tickleberry
Farm. I knew I had won her
giveaway but didn't expect it
to arrive so quickly.

How wonderful and how cheering
to receive such thoughtfulness
from another coast.

Oh! Did you want to see what
she sent?

Let me show you!

There is a wonderful hand towel.
So pretty and rich feeling.

This pretty little notebook.
Isn't it sweet?
I can see keeping notes about
my flowerbeds in this one.

A little white barn star ornament.
So perfect for Lancaster County.
You might use them other places but
this has to be the home of the
barn star!

The icing on the cake?
This packet of Cranberry Apple Tea.
Oh, this is how I knew that
God was in it!
How more perfectly could He say
He saw my throat pain and here
was something to soothe it.

Ahhh....

Thanks so much jAne!
You are simply the best!

If you are reading this and you
have not met jAne...you need to.
This is a very wise woman with
a delightfully wicked sense of humor.

I simply love to go to Tickleberry
Farm and read the antics of "tHat cAt",
see the progress of her flower gardens,
and learn about her sweet daughter, Lizzie.

Good stuff!
I'm telling you!
Go...see my friend.

♥♥Becky K.♥♥

Blues From the Corner Cupboard

Enjoy these blues and more! You can see more blue posts
when you visit Smiling Sally's Blog.




Warren's Grandma Charlotte treasured this
cupboard and many of the things in it.
It was not unusual to visit her
and be treated to stories of many
of the items kept inside.

I am honored to have been trusted
with this very lovely and very old
cupboard.



I have a cold and did not take
the time or energy to stage the
Pretties as I would have liked...
but I think they speak well for
themselves.




This interesting little cup and
saucer were carried from Europe by
my parents when they were over
there in 2005,
the year Daddy died.
I will treasure it always!



A little retro find from a yard
sale last year.


The teapot from a set that
has a lot of history.
Something that involves The World
Fair in Chicago and Mr. JC Penney.



Blues among the glass...



Come back Wednesday to see the Outdoor Wednesday Post
about our blog meet at Longwood Gardens. I have decided to make
you wait because I can't imagine a better Outside Wednesday this
week. We had a blast...even on a less than perfect "weather" day.




♥♥Becky K.♥♥

Allposters Delivers...Garden Prints

I turned to Allposters for
some inspiration today...


Simple Pleasures


Summer Sideshow


Sunshine Serenade


Springtime Treasures


Rhapsody in Rose

Such lovely prints...makes me want to garden.
Alas, not today.
Too much to do
and there is a real threat
of rain.

So therefore, I will enjoy it
by way of these pretties.

How about you?

♥♥Becky K.♥♥

Week In Review

We enjoy a Beautiful Life at
Hospitality Lane...



Perfect?
Of course not!
But beautiful...in all the
ways that matter...

This is my Beautiful Life Post
for Melissa's Inspired Room link.

See how others are enjoying the
beauty in their lives.


It can't be Friday already,
can it???

What a very full and busy week!

On Monday Georgia and I went to
a local greenhouse to choose some
annuals for our flower gardens.

I picked out coleus, portulaca and
those yellow spikey flowers...the
name escapes me...

Tuesday I bowled badly and then went
off to the dentist for the completion
of the crown project. No numbing needed
and I got to sit in the massaging chair.
Not too bad!
The crown fits perfectly.
I am happy.

After that fun...
some friends joined us at Roots Market to
eat supper and then they left as we
waited to purchase some silkie chicks.
It was absolutely crazy in the animal
auction barn but I thought it was awesome
that Warren had the best time watching and
finally bidding on our new "babies".


Six little fluffballs.
We are enjoying them so much!

Wednesday Warren had a doctor's appointment.
I went along because he has some ongoing
issues that have not been properly addressed.
Sometimes you just have to get proactive
and choose a doctor who will be very thorough.
I have found this to be the case
with the Gastro Group I use.
So, I took him there!
Thankfully we are finally
on our way to getting answers.
The poor guy is going
to have to endure some testing and
blood letting but
I think when all is said and done
we will know something.

My favorite part of the time spent with Warren on Wednesday
was lunch at Willow Valley Family Restaurant. Each year
the Lancaster County Tourist Industry makes up a coupon
book that offers specials at the various attractions.
We are in the process of using as many of these as we can
since they only last one month. We will be eating out more
often than usual throughout May.

When Warren and I were done and he was back to work, I puttered
around in a local shopping center while waiting to meet some
friends for homeschool co-op business.
As of Wednesday I have become
an official Mrs. Meyer customer!!
Yay!
I bought some lavender countertop cleaner.
My bathroom will smell just lovely forever more!
In my fondest hopes anyway!
You bloggers are influential!

Wednesday's highlight was a Mother/Daughter
banquet at Georgia's former church in York
County. The very efficient men of the church
served 300 women. As usual, the food was
outstanding...although Georgia found out that
the men get Roast beef for the Father/Son Banquet
and went on a mission to get our traditional
chicken breast changed to Roast Beef. It was so
funny to see her talking to the various men about
it and how they each directed her to the next guy!

Yesterday was the least crazy of the entire week.
We went to see Behold the Lamb at Sight and Sound.
This show has been reworked a bit and I loved the
changes. What an inspiration. I cannot sit through
any of the shows at Sight and Sound dry eyed. Just
can't! The man who plays Jesus is, at one point, on
a donkey at the back of the theatre looking into the
eyes of those around him. We were in the balcony
just within his line of sight. As he looked into
my eyes I lost it.
The tears flowed.

Can you imagine the love and power
packed in the gaze of Jesus?

Can you imagine being
in His presence?

This actor nailed that impression
as he looked lovingly at the crowd
around him.

Made me yearn to sit in the Presence
of Jesus! To pour out all of the
concerns of my heart. To love Him
and thank Him for all He suffered for
me. Wow! One day that is going to
happen face to face. Until then, He
is here. Loving, listening and softly
caring.

After the show we headed off to Hershey
Farms with our Moms.

Yes, we were using
yet another coupon from our books. Since
Mom also works at Sight and Sound she has
her own book.
Makes it great for
family budgets.

This has been a very full week.
I am hoping for some sun outside
today to plant those flowers purchased
on Monday. As it is they are sitting
on the driveway...just waiting patiently.

Tonight we are to play some baseball with
other families from church. That should be
interesting. This is our first game of the
season. It is great to watch the young,
energetic ones play!

Nothing serious.
Just for fun!

Hope you have had a wonderful week and
that your weekend shapes up nicely.

It has been sad to hear and read about
all of the tornado damage near to Lisa
at Cranberry Flats. A couple of people
have lost their lives there. One just
never knows.

Take care friends.

You are precious to me!

♥♥Becky K.♥♥

Project Procrastinator - A Bit Underwhelming

O.k. my original goal was to sand and paint
both of these chairs and then give them new seats.

I posted it with every good intention.

Then my husband read the post.

If you could have seen his face...

I knew then that my plans had to change.

So, it came down to the chair that was in
the worst shape. The one that only had this
chance to survive.



The seat was sinking, the joints were wobbly.
With much help from my son, as you can see here,
the chair was taken apart, glued, tightened and
sanded.

I then used a spray paint to accomplish the
color change.





But now to my dilemma.

I am unsure as to the best next
step when it comes to redoing the
seat.

I have options...

This chair had webbing.
I could go buy some webbing and
then make a seat top to go over it.

Or, my original plan was to just use
a piece of plywood and make a new
hard seat covered with foam and fabric.

Then I looked at the other chair I had
intended to paint...until I knew that would
upset Warren...and it has a wonderful caned
seat. It is in great condition.
So, I am wondering if maybe I should get
this seat caned...and make matching floating
cushions.

I am leaning this way.

So, you look, and tell me.
What would you do??





Arrrghhh...I hate it when the project I
can see in my mind's eye is so much harder
to achieve than I imagined.

It is coming.
In love and respect for my
husband I want it to be done
right...so I am using a much
unused tool...patience.

Really...if you know me you know
this is not my strength!

I love Melissa's chairs and
Vee's Cupboard!!!! It is shaming
to show you this little almost failed
project.

Melissa said I had to.

Thanks Melissa!
You are a wonderful
inspiration. Hope things
get much sunnier at your
place!

For more Procrastinator's Projects
tune in Here!


♥♥Becky K.♥♥

Outdoor Wednesday...Don't Fence Me In!

Susan hosts this Outdoor Wednesday Party each week.
It has been fun to see how others are enjoying
the out of doors.
To see the list of links just click on
this paragraph

Thank You, Susan!


I have been taking photos of
fences in our area for months
now.

It is fascinating to see the many
types of fencing.

Everything from wood to vinyl.
For appearance and function.
Enjoy...






















Some fence loving in Lancaster County!

Maybe we need a fence at Hospitality Lane...
We'll have to discuss that a bit.

Thanks for stopping in!
I am out with some appointments and
will look forward to seeing what you
have to say and posting your comments when
I get back in.

Have a great day!

♥♥Becky K.♥♥

From Brown to Green!

A favorite walk.
Only a few weeks ago it looked this brown.


This week it is sooooo green!
Have to love it!


The grapevines before...


Can you see them now?




More pretty and colorful
shots of a neighborhood come
to colorful life.












I wonder if my neighbor was watching
me take pictures of her azalea
and ornamental maple....hmmm...




Well, if so I hope she feels proud.





They are so beautiful!

Enjoy your day...
Take time to notice the new
things wherever you are.
It is always a-changing!

♥♥Becky K.♥♥