tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81830183432726769562024-02-21T06:42:00.862-07:00Divine InspirationsFormerly Anna Boyd Creations, we are heading in a new direction...Bath and Body products: Soaps, Body Butters, Scrubs, Mud Masks and more!!! Crochet Font still available!DVineInspirationsBnBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11511781903928234921noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183018343272676956.post-13648596662830409292015-12-21T10:31:00.000-07:002015-12-21T10:31:23.567-07:00Why I Will never NOT Give My Children a Gift at Christmas This Christmas I have witnessed multiple posts on Facebook of people hating the gifts of Christmas. They don't want to shop, they don't want to commercialize it, and they don't want to support the big companies and their millions. There are also those who don't want to raise selfish children, but a selfish child is not made by Christmas alone. I decided, a long time ago, that there would never be a Christmas without a present under the tree for each family member, including the adults. Here is my story why.<br />
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When I was growing up we didn't have much. This is the beginning of the story for a lot of people in this world. I am sure there are many who can relate. I believe my parents did they best they could at times, and at times they were selfish. My mother got into drugs, some harder drugs as I got older, and my father let her. I love both my parents very much, that I want to make clear, and they are clean and sober today. The realities of my youth have followed me in my life though, and I have needed healing for many things. I wouldn't, however, change it. The lessons it taught me are far more valuable to me than the pain that needed healing. Anywho, back to the story.<br />
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I have had more Christmases than I can remember where they were bleak, no presents under the tree, and several without a tree, but I can remember the good ones too. I can remember the tree and the laughter. I can remember Christmas cookies, and the fun of Santa and Christmas morning. Perhaps those good memories made the bad ones harder, or perhaps it helped me see better what Christmas really did. I know it is about Jesus, and his birth, but we wouldn't be celebrating it the way we do if more didn't take place. By more I mean the joy, the happiness, the laughter, and more than anything, the value we place on each other. <br />
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I believe that is what I remember the most. I remember a Christmas where we had no tree. I was living with only my mom at the time and she was usually high or far gone in her world. We didn't have a tree at all, and had no money for one. This was before the day of Facebook and telling the world your woes and generous strangers would help out. No one helped out this year. My mom, however, in one of her rare moments of sanity, went about the neighborhood one day while I was at school and collected all the tree branches from Christmas trees that people had thrown out. You know, those ones at the bottom or top that they trim off. She brought them home, and placed them in a bucket and hung ornaments on it. I didn't get a present that year, but I couldn't have asked for anything more. My mom had remembered, and for that moment I was reminded that I mattered to her.<br />
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I don't know how many Christmases my parents had my name on one of those trees you see in the grocery stores, but I remember receiving gifts at school (set aside for the poor), and I remember strangers bringing gifts over, strangers whom I now know were a part of those groups that help bring gifts to needy children. More than anything, I remember the feeling that those gifts gave me, and the feeling that courses through me at the memories. I remember being remembered. I remember being important, wanted, and that to someone I mattered. I was someone, and I was not forgotten. <br />
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There were Christmases in my past, only a few that occurred when I was a teenager where I received nothing at all for Christmas. Those were the hardest times for me because it was then no one remembered me. I wasn't important enough for a small gift, even as simple as a candy cane. I guess cause I was no longer a small child I didn't need my name on a tree, or I should get over the hype of Christmas. It is just a big commercialized event anyway. All of us can think on when someone, at some point, gave us a gift out of love and a good heart. Even the least of us can remember the kindness of someone who handed us something at this time, not because of any obligation, but out of the joy of giving. A card, a candy, a cup of hot cocoa to just name a few. Nothing elaborate needed, just pure heart and love. We can all remember the warmth, the happiness, and joy it brought us. Why does it bring us such joy? I believe it is because we are told, with every little gift, that we matter. <br />
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The world likes to say that actions speak louder than words, the Bible likes to say that you will know people by their fruit (which is often the evidence of their actions). I believe this to be true. One of the greatest gifts you can give is any gift of joy, good heart, and purity that makes someone remember that they matter. Give hot cocoa to someone waiting out in the cold, wrap some presents and hand them out to strangers who need a blessing, and a reminder that they are important. <br />
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I will never not give my children a gift at Christmas. I will always get them something they need, something they want, and some other odds and ends that make the holidays fun and memorable. I will work to the best of my ability to remind them, in my actions, that they are remembered and that they matter. If I want to teach my children to not be selfish there are plenty of opportunities to do such, such as picking gifts out for other children, handing gifts out to those in need, and more. I believe everyone needs a gift, however small it may be, at Christmas, adults and children alike.<br />
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P.S. If you don't want to support the big companies then shop local. There are always plenty of talented artisans who need the support of their communities to thrive. You will never find the quality that comes from the real love of the craft in a big commercial store.DVineInspirationsBnBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11511781903928234921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183018343272676956.post-28725186423785476062015-05-30T22:33:00.004-07:002015-05-30T22:33:41.040-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">handmade body butter, grape seed oil, a bath whip base and melt & pour base added. I love the melt & pour bases as well. I hope to someday use 100% handmade ingredients in my Sugar Scrub Cubes, but the <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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DVineInspirationsBnBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11511781903928234921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183018343272676956.post-21646877773204726932013-05-28T13:35:00.002-07:002013-05-28T13:35:59.996-07:00Duck Tape WalletsSo, I saw these awesome Duck Tape wallets on Pinterest, and I am like "wow, how cute," but alas, I didn't want to actually buy one. So, I made one. Took me three hours but hey, I got it done. <span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">This
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"> It was my first. I plan on making more because now I can have a wallet with every outfit. Hahaha, no, I won't actually do that, but there are still some colors and designs I want to do. My nephew wants me to make him one (without the ruffles). I found some Justin Bieber Duck tape so now I am tempted to buy it and make him a Justin Bieber duck tape wallet, but then again, that might just be cruel and a waste of my time since he probably won't use it. </span></span><br />
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Also, I am the WORST when it comes to updating my blog. Like seriously, I am not big on online communication but I love to hear from people. So, like always, I will be trying better, but don't hold your breath. Someday, I just may surprise you. ;)</span></span>DVineInspirationsBnBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11511781903928234921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183018343272676956.post-11035801827076591992012-10-08T20:03:00.002-07:002012-10-08T20:03:31.725-07:00Crochet Symbol Font Circular Pattern TutorialOkay, well I finally got this made, after forever. If you haven't figured it out yet, I am an awful blogger. I try my best, but I must admit, I don't hate doing it I'm just bad at it, lol.<br />
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Anywho, let's get the show on the road. If you haven't yet purchased my font please consider doing so, and if you already have a font please consider donating any amount. It all helps :).<br />
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Changes in humidity can cause him to spiral down, and it has been especially up and down this past couple of weeks. I ask for your forgiveness that I cannot post more, as I have so much more I wish I could share. <br />
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God is preparing us for something great, whatever it may be, and my husband and I are holding on to that hope that it will be for His glory and we will be blessed beyond measure when this trial (extremely long trial) is over.<br />
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Thank you'<br />
Anna BoydDVineInspirationsBnBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11511781903928234921noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183018343272676956.post-34788016089255189762012-07-07T13:43:00.001-07:002012-07-07T13:43:32.748-07:00A Workout What!?So, today for the first time in forever I decided I was going to work out.<br />
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Now, mind you, I just had a baby (7 months ago)ha, and I usually don't "work out."<br />
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Exercise to me is suppose to be natural, you know, like shaking your bon bon to Shakira or someone else who makes me feel like my bon bon is worth shaking, but for some reason (perhaps the layer of fat that has signed a lease around my midsection) I decided to go for some ab-look-sexy-in-ten-minutes routine.<br />
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It was going all fine and dandy, you know, stretch here...stretch there, and then I had to some sort of sit up thingie.<br />
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So I'm thinking, "Yeah, I can do this," and then I get to the second sit up and I find myself fighting gravity. I must admit at this point I thought this wouldn't be that hard, but gravity is tricky. It kinda pushes us back to the ground, or so I tell myself. I'm determined however and beat gravity, at least for a few reps. <br />
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Being determined I fight my way to victory! Half way through and then OFF. What! My body apparently has a command override and just stopped moving. I'm laying there thinking what the heck! I was doing good.<br />
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I took this as a sign though that I went to far. Slow down, Anna. Of course now I was forced to. So, as I sit here writing this I realize I need to go a little slower. I'm not giving up, no, I'm stubborn like that, but for now I'm gonna kick back and have some cake as a reward!DVineInspirationsBnBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11511781903928234921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183018343272676956.post-49203509818507646812012-06-05T10:00:00.000-07:002012-06-05T10:00:05.393-07:00Crochet Beaded Sandals TutorialA while back I did a tutorial on how to add beads to crochet thread easily... I finally bring you the reason why...bahahaha<br />
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The greatest beauty about the gifts that God gives us is that they
increase the more we give them away. When we hold on to our gifts, our
anointing, our blessings, it is then that we will see them decrease and
find ourselves struggling to find what once was. If you want more of
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Anna BoydDVineInspirationsBnBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11511781903928234921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183018343272676956.post-41284936035406252052012-06-04T16:13:00.000-07:002012-06-04T16:13:18.348-07:00Easy Microwaved Box Cake in a MugHave you ever craved a piece of cake, but you don't have a cake let alone a piece of one? Well, fear not dear friend I have an answer to your dilemma (as long as you have a box of cake mix).<br />
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Okay, now you know my medical condition lets move on to the <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/annab0e-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=16" target="_blank">Diva Cup</a>.</div>
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<a href="http://astore.amazon.com/annab0e-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=16" target="_blank">The Diva Cup </a>is a menstrual cup. More information on it exactly can be found at the <a href="http://www.divacup.com/?gclid=CLXz7dODsLACFSdjTAodDkKSsA" target="_blank">Home Website for The Diva Cup </a></div>
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Okay, now into the more personal stuff. I just had to start using the Diva Cup yesterday, and it's been about 24 hours since I started using it. It took about ten tries to get it in right, but once I did I was very glad. It takes some getting used to, but I found it so much nicer than tampons or pads.</div>
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I did have some issues with it last night, leaking over night but not until the morning. I looked it up and this usually happens if not inserted correctly, so I figured that's what happened because I know it wasn't the cups fault. ;)</div>
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Triangle Fan Barefoot Sandals Pattern</div>
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Iris 100% cotton embroidery floss in five different colors
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in the center and 2 of the border color, change color after each row by
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Size 1/ 2.75mm crochet hook</div>
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Treble/triple crochet</div>
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3 chain picot-chain 3 Ss in 3<sup>rd</sup> chain from hook</div>
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5 chain picot-chain 5 Ss in 5<sup>th</sup> chain from hook</div>
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Chain 5</div>
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Row 1: Trc in 5<sup>th</sup> chain from hook 4 times, Ch 4,
*Trc 5 times in same chain as previous Trc, Ch 4* repeat * 1 more time, ss in 4<sup>th</sup>
chain from base chain 5 (do not turn)</div>
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Row 2: Ch 1 Sc in same space (top of chain 5), *Ch 3, Sc in
top of next Trc and repeat across each Trc with 3 Sc in between (4 Ch 3 spaces
total). Ch 2, Sc in Ch 4 space, 5chpc,
Ch 2 Sc in top of next Trc.* Repeat *
around and Ss to join.</div>
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Row 3: Ss up into Ch 3 space, Ch 1 Sc into Ch 3 space, *Ch 3
Sc into next Ch 3 space, repeat again for 3 Ch 3 spaces, Ch 4, Sc in previous
5chpc and then 5chpc, Ch 4* Repeat * around and Ss to join</div>
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Row 4: Ss up Ch 3, Ch 1 Sc in Ch 3 space,* Ch 3, Sc in next
Ch 3 space, Ch 3 Sc in next Ch 3 space.
(2 Ch 3 spaces). Ch 7 sc in
previous 5chpc and then 5chpc, Ch 7 Sc in top of next Ch 3 space *and continue*
around and Ss to join</div>
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Row 5: Ss up Ch 3 space, Ch 1 Sc in same Ch 3 space,* Ch 3
Sc in next Ch 3 space, **Ch 3, 3chpc, Ch 2, Sc in Ch 7, Ch 3, 3chpc, Ch 2**, Sc
in 5chpc, Ch 7 and then Sc again in the 5chpc, repeat ** Sc in Ch 3 space and
repeat * around Ss to join and finish off.</div>
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Triangle made.</div>
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For the Ch going over the toe, connect to one Ch 7 corner
and Ch 20-30 depending on toe size. You
know your toes better than me, ;). Sc
again into the Ch 7 corner and finish off.</div>
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For the straps, in each of the last two Ch 7 corners Ch
150-200 depending on preference, finish off.</div>
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For each area finished off you can add a drop of clear nail
polish to make the knots more secure.</div>
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If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask, this
is my first pattern so I hope it makes sense.
A drawn pattern is included for reference if you have trouble.</div>
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<p>I'm thinking I'm gonna post a free pattern for this later. I'm still writing up the free barefoot sandal pattern and will have that later today (fingers crossed). I need to write up my pattern I'm selling cause I need the dough, but what can I say, I get greater joy in giving things away. ;)</p>
<p>Thought for the moment:</p>
<p>You are responsible for YOUR walk with God. You are not responsible for anyone elses walk. You can help and gently guide, but don't judge because their walk is not your walk and you don't know the path God is guiding them on. </p>
<p>To a dear friend who is loved by God with an Everlasting Love. True friends hold you in your trials, they never kick you when you're down.</p>
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<p>I also need a way to make a little money until my husband gets disability, a fight that is hopefully coming to an end this summer (later). </p>
<p>Living with a MIL should have some advantages, like a babysitter but alas not always the case, especially when she doesn't think anything you do will work. But, I am not deterred.</p>
<p>Soon I will have a free pattern for the ones on my feet there below, and I will have a pattern to sell for the Rose Lace one. Will have it on Etsy, as soon as I make a new shop. I still have the old, and need to fix some things in that, but we'll see. </p>
<p>Let me know what you think. Positive feedback is encouraging.</p>
<p>:-)</p>
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I found myself in a pickle the other day with the prospect of putting pictures from my camera (my camera camera) onto my phone simply to "instagram" them. As much as I love instagram it does have some limits, and having every pic for all to see is not always necessary. <br />Well, for the pics I just wanted for my PC I found <a href="http://pixlr.com/o-matic/" target="_blank">Pixlr-o-matic</a>, it's free and just plain cool.<br />
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<br />Check it out, check it out, check...it...out...<br />
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<br />DVineInspirationsBnBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11511781903928234921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183018343272676956.post-45877748634754871292012-05-19T16:24:00.001-07:002012-05-20T09:26:49.656-07:00Childhood Conspiracy<div><p>Child wants a bath..... </p>
<p>Mom says, "no, you had a bath last night."</p>
<p>After dinner child has chocolate pudding. Child's brain starts turning.</p>
<p>5 minutes later...</p>
<p>"Mom, I need a bath."</p>
<p>Mom turns around to see child covered in chocolate pudding.</p>
<p>Child gets a bath.....</p>
<p>It's a conspiracy...</p>
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If there is a large man eating dinosaur running loose outside a building you are in, do not, I repeat, do not run outside the building to get to the building across the street. <br />
1) You are not a chicken<br />
2) Odds are you will be eaten <br />
A lesson you shouldn't have to learn by experience...<br />
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JEREMY RIDDLE<br />
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A DMaj7 AMaj7 DMaj7<br />
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Where she is weak strengthen arms now, steady feet<br />
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DMaj7 A <br />
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That she would care for, she would seek<br />
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Welcoming Your lost and wounded sheep coming home to You<br />
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AMaj7 DMaj7 AMaj7 DMaj7 (B.Gtr -A ‘groove’)<br />
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Where she is stained, bring Your healing, bring Your rain <br />
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Wash away now her disgrace ‘till she shines in white, she radiates <br />
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AMaj7 DMaj7 <br />
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She now mirrors You<br />
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(We’re praying)<br />
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A D F#min D<br />
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No more compromises, no more moral crises<br />
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Esus D AMaj7 DMaj7 AMaj7 DMaj7<br />
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Tonight may she move and act as You<br />
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AMaj7 DMaj7 AMaj7 (B.Gtr -A ‘groove’) <br />
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Where she is right give her courage for the fight<br />
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DMaj7 AMaj7 <br />
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Full of salt now, full of light<br />
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DMaj7 AMaj7 DMaj7<br />
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Standing firm where truth and love collide, she remains in You<br />
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A D F#min D<br />
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No more compromises, no more moral crises<br />
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Esus D A D<br />
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Tonight may she move and act as You<br />
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A D F#min D<br />
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No more small divisions, no more lack of wisdom<br />
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Esus D/F# A D<br />
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Tonight may she move and act as You<br />
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A D F#min D<br />
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Now she’s shining, her light is blinding, as she sings Your name<br />
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Esus D/F # A D<br />
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Now she’s beauty, up from the ashes, Your love is on her face<br />
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AMaj7 DMaj7 AMaj7 <br />
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Where she is strong keep her moving, pressing on<br />
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DMaj7 AMaj7 <br />
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Bringing justice, righting wrongs<br />
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DMaj7 AMaj7 DMaj7 A D/A A D/A <br />
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Demonstrating now Your Kingdom come, she’s in step with You<br />
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So, I joined up on the Instagram bandwagon, and am thoroughly enjoying myself. Take a looksie. Will have more as my addition grows. :)<br />
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The problem with the tablet, however, is not necessarily with the tablet. Have you seen the covers out there? The ones that make your tablet look like a book? Not very pretty. So, I made my own.<br />
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And......wah lah...<br />
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Here's the inside...<br />
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I'm thinking of making a tutorial on how to do this easy DIY. Subscribe to my blog or youtube channel and let me know if you'd like to see how to make this :)<br />
Youtube Channel....<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/anna7b/videos" target="_blank">HERE</a>DVineInspirationsBnBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11511781903928234921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183018343272676956.post-32155900472396240672012-05-08T10:31:00.000-07:002012-05-08T10:31:00.228-07:00A Shawl For a Friend<div style="text-align: center;">
My friend found a shawl through pinterest that she loved, and really wanted. So I'm making her one ;).</div>
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The shawl on Etsy could be found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/41503108/rococo-knit-shawl-merino-wool-and-cotton" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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Beautiful isn't it. Buttttt....did you see the price $475!!!! Man, I really need to get selling on Etsy. Who's with me?!</div>
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Despite the price, I'm not deterred, because I can make it myself :).</div>
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It's not a perfect match, but I'm working on "just as good" not "perfect."</div>
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Here's my progress. I hope she is happy with it when I finally finish it. </div>
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<p>Life is only as full of those moments as you allow. Please allow. </p>
<p>God Bless Always</p>
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It is quite the beautiful thing the rain here. That is saying a lot since I actually don't like the desert in which I live. I respect the ones that do, but respectfully decline to do so myself ;). I've tried, really!<br />
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I love the clouds, and the smell of the rain and the sand of the desert.<br />
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And the way it cleans the benches :)<br />
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A little pick me up along the way. The Desert Song :)<br />
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I encourage you to click on the link above for a quick definition of Meniere's Disease, as well as <a href="http://menieres.org/">Menieres.org</a>, and <a href="http://www.dizziness-and-balance.com/disorders/menieres/menieres.html" target="_blank">Here</a> as well which give you more insight into his condition. He was also recently diagnosed with <a href="http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurology_neurosurgery/specialty_areas/vestibular/conditions/vestibular_migraine.html" target="_blank">Vestibular Migraines</a>, but we also suspect that he may have a very rare balance disorder called <a href="http://www.mddsfoundation.org/" target="_blank">MdDS</a> as his symptoms are incredibly similar, including feeling better while in motion.<br />
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Although my husband has a hard condition, he tries incredibly hard to watch the children while I am at school. He is an amazing man who suffers with this condition daily. He has a severe form that is very hard to treat. He is ineligible for the surgeries because his condition is too far in his ear, and the vestibular migraines aggravate his Meniere's condition on a regular basis. He amazes me, even if he doesn't realize it despite the fact I tell him all the time.<br />
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We are very much in debt, live with my MIL, and all that good stuff that comes with life throwing you lemons. Of course, I prefer to throw the lemons back versus make lemonade. Not a big fan of lemonade anyways.<br />
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Despite this, I love just posting my tutorials, and want to post patterns, all for free because there are other people out there just like me who want to make this or that, but sometimes can't because you have to "buy" the pattern. I enjoy spending my free time making new things, and writing the patterns or making the tutorials so other people can make them without spending more than the cost of the supplies. <br />
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Any help is appreciated if you can afford to help.<br />
I want to thank you in advance if you do decide to help, and know that all donations are helping me make all my tutorials for free for everyone who wants it. The more success I see in this the more I can post knowing that it is working and I don't have to charge for my patterns individually.<br />
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Thank you and God Bless<br />
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I've heard of using super glue for this trick, but that just seems too sticky for me (permanently so). This method, although sticky, is a little easier to clean up.<br />
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You will need Clear Nail Polish. I recommend Rush which is sold at Sally stores (at least the one near me), or any fast drying clear nail polish will work. Enjoy :)<br />
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Here is the song "Bones" by Hillsong United, words and music by Joel Houston and Jill McCloghry. I own no rights to this music.<br />
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<b>A</b> <br />
You can take my dry bones<br />
<b> F#m</b> <br />
Breathe life into this skin<br />
<b>D</b> <br />
You called me by name<br />
<b>A</b> <br />
Raised me to life again<br />
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[Verse 2:] <br />
You can calm the oceans<br />
Speak peace into my soul<br />
Take me as I am<br />
Awaken my heart to beat again<br />
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[Chorus:]<br />
<b>F#m</b> <b>D A</b><br />
Oh Jesus<br />
<b>F#m D A</b> <br />
Oh Jesus<br />
<b>D F#m</b> <br />
Oh Jesus<br />
<b>E A</b> <br />
Alive in me<br />
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You move in the unseen<br />
You set the captives free<br />
As I stand and sing<br />
You're breaking the chains off me<br />
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[Bridge:]<br />
<b>D</b><br />
Breathe in me Your life<br />
I can feel You are close now<br />
<b>A</b><br />
I can never hide<br />
You are here and You know me<br />
<b>F#m</b> <br />
All I need is You<br />
And I love You, I love You<br />
<b>A E</b><br />
I love You, I love You<br />
<b>D</b> <br />
Breathe in me Your life<br />
'Til Your love overtakes me<br />
<b>F#m</b><br />
Open up my eyes<br />
Let me see You more clearly<br />
<b>A</b> <br />
Falling on my knees<br />
Til I love like You love<br />
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Like You love me<br />
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