Pretty Heart Doily To Share 

Hearts Around Doily

Materials: Sport weight yarn, 1 oz. Rose; small amount white Size F crochet hook
Finished Size: 7-1/2" in diameter.
Pattern Stitches: Cluster: (insert hook in next st indicated, YO and pull up a loop) 3 times; YO and pull through all 4 loops on hook.
Picot: Ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from hook.
Instructions:
With Rose, ch 8; join to form ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in same ch and each ch around; join with slip st to first sc: 8 sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 3 dc in same st, ch 3, skip next sc, (4 dc in next sc, ch 3, sk next sc) around; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3: 16 dc and 4 ch-3 sps.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (3 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp) around; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3: 32 dc and 4 ch-3 sps.
Rnd 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 6 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (3 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp) around; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3: 48 dc and 4 ch-3 sps.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, skip next 2 dc, 9 tr in next dc, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, skip next dc, 9 tr in next dc, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, (sc in next dc, skip next 2 dc, 9 tr in next dc, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, skip next dc, 9 tr in next dc, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp) around; join with slip st to BLO of beg sc, switch to white by pulling through last st: 92 sts. Cut Rose.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st and in next 20 sts, cluster over next 3 sc, (sc in next 21 sts, cluster over next 3 sc) around; join with slip st through BOTH loops of first sc.
Rnd 7: *(Picot, sk next sc, slip st in next sc) 4 times; sk next sc, slip st in next sc, sk next sc, slip st in next sc; (picot, sk next sc, slip st in next sc) 4 times; skip next cluster, slip st in next sc; repeat from * 3 times more; join with slip st to same st as joining: 32 picots. Fasten off.

My granddaughter Kelley 

My Silly Granddaughter Kelley!

My oldest granddaughter Kelly loves to play games with me.

I find her funny and enjoy the things she comes up with.

She says she knows something I don't. I have to guess her secret.

Starts with ......S......

Ends with ......B......

Todays hints are

Starts with..... Se

Ends with........ub

I must really be getting slow because I still can't figure it out!

*giggles*

The Beauty of the Dogwood 

Dogwood Tree/ Cross

As one legend goes, at the time of Christ's crucifixion,

the dogwood tree was as tall as the oak and other forest trees.

Its wood was so strong and firm that it was chosen for the cross.

The tree was very distressed to be used for such a purpose

and Jesus understood.

He told the tree, "Because of your regret and pity for my suffering,

I promise this: never again shall the dogwood tree grow large enough to be used for a cross.

Henceforth it shall be slender and bent and twisted, and its blossoms shall be in the form of a cross.

And in the center of the outer edge of each petal there will be nail prints.

And in the center of the flower, brown with rust and stained with blood, will be a crown of thorns

so that all who see it will remember it was upon a dogwood tree that I was crucified,

and this tree shall not be mutilated nor destroyed,

but cherished and protected

as a reminder of my agony and death upon the cross."

My Friend Randall 

My Friend Needs Help

My name is Randall Spann Cordle. Due to the circumstances of my birth and directly after my birth I have cerebal palsy.

I have lived most of my live in Summerville, I graduted from high school in Summerville. I am a college graduate. I went to work out of college and have held a few different jobs in my field of study.

I want to be more independent from my brother and his family. I have been looking into a service dog for the past few months to try to realize my dream again of having one. I have tried national organizations and the waiting list is 18 months or more. I have tried private ones and the cost is to great. I have found a dog that will fit my needs it is now up to getting the money to make it all happen.


I just am trying to get my story out and praying a few willing souls will help me.I have set up a pay pal account if you prefer to use pay pal to make a donation towards the purchase of the dog or I have set up an account at a local bank for donations which are tax deductible. I provided a direct link to the bank but if you are interested in mailing a donation the information is: United Community Bank, 9699 Rome Blvd., Summerville, Georgia 30747. Phone number 706-857-9245.
Spann
My Favorite Links:
Great Plains Service Dogs
United Community Bank
My Info:
Name: Randall Spann Cordle
Email: spannsservicedog@yahoo.com

http://www.geocities.com/spannsservicedog/spannspage.html

Poem: Cute As They Could Be

Cute As They Could Be

Once upon a time

there were two little girls

who were cute as they could be

~

The first was born in Virginia

and the other was born in Georgia several years later

~

As the years passed

much laughter and tears were shared

but, neither shared with the other

~

Now, these two little southern belles grew with grace and charm

still not knowing what they really missed

for they were without the other

~

Finally came the day

in the strangest of ways

in the strangest of places

they met

only still not knowing

just how close they were to be

~

They told of their life as they grew

laughed at the joys and

cried at their sorrows

only to find their bond had always been closely weaved

~

Now, it wasn't by chance

for it was meant

that these two little southern belles

cute as they could be

were the very best friends

that could be.

~*~

Written by janis dianne fowler 27th March 1990

Poem: To Give 

To Give

Whisper my name

And I will hear your soft voice

Softly sing within my ear

And I will hear your song

As you cradle me in your arms

Touch my heart so that I will know

Your Love

For I stand before you to give

written November 1996 janis dianne fowler

Come Along And Let's Go Visit 

The Perfesser's Notes

The Perfesser's Notes

Karla's Korner

Karla's Korner

Kelley's Korner

Kelley's Korner

Peace 

My Thoughts on Forgiveness

Forgiveness is very hard to do when one has hurt or betrayed your relationship.

However, you know in your heart when to trust that forgiveness and work though problems.

No one has lived a perfect life not making mistakes toward another whether it be your parents, friends, lover/spouse. Over time we too went through the process of growing up and weeding through actions that were not acceptable. In this, I believe we can understand others when they fail in being loyal, respectable and honest toward the relationship with you.

Each situation is different and one has to weigh the possibility of "is this person going to do this to me again? and do I wish to get over the transgression and show the unconditional love by giving and trying to trust once more?"

Trust can be had over time ONLY when the transgressor has shown that they have changed and won't disrespect the relationship, no matter the temptations.

Building a relationship is very hard when two people come together not knowing the values and structure of the moral makeup of the other fully. You always think after many months of talking and getting to know one another that you do know the person however, until you live with the person and both have to adjust to the other completely, do you find that there are things not said and/or perhaps missed along the line.

In all honesty, no one likes to show the "bad" " side of the past failed relationships and is "trying" to put the "best foot forward" in starting this new one. I am rambling, however, what I really want to say is that no matter the relationship, if you don't have respect for yourself and give that loyalty, honesty, commitment to your relationship then you can't expect it from the partner. I believe in un-conditional love however, I don't believe in being one's doormat or nursemaid for the times when they "have to have a place" to satisfy their own ego and self-centeredness. I believe people do change with maturity and in a loving atmosphere, no matter how hopeless it may seem. Takes a strong person to hold on while waiting for someone to grow up to your level of maturity.

Then, there are times to be strong and walk away. Whether it is an abusive relationship, loveless relationship, or meaningless relationship. It may be very hard to do however;

there is a time to stop being one's mental, verbal, physical bunching bag.

Always remember,

"Actions speak louder than words"

No matter how sweet and sincere the words may sound.

Rose In My Garden

Pink Rose

Favorite Activities

Life has just so many enjoyable things to do and see.

I have traveled from the east coast to the west coast; mainly to historical towns and the beach.

The mountains are great along the rivers and lakes to camp.

Gold panning, hiking, camping, rock hunting along with herbs and wild flowers.

My garden is my peaceful place of solitude where I do most of my meditating.

I am proud of my new garden addition filled with roses my fiance' gave to me

when we first met in May 2002.

I enjoy needlepoint, painting, reading, writing poetry and

hope to do a novel someday on the characters

I have roleplayed with over the internet back in 1997.

I love moonlight walks especially on the beach,

sitting under the stars,

listening to the ocean or

the breeze rustling the leaves

under a canopy of old trees in the woods.

My collectibles not only include art but cobalt glass which is found throughout my home

and the older Nancy Ann dolls.

People & Cultures

Over the years, I have found people to be very interesting and always there is something new to learn by them, their cultures, their backgrounds, their feelings.

I laugh within myself as I say that my learning has come actually from the internet on message boards and chat rooms.

So many people to voice their views, feelsings, pleasures, and even built up hates.

My heart is full of emotions for each and everyone on an individual basis.

No two are created alike for we have differences but then are they really different?

Literature

My favorite writers are

Eugenia Price, Anne Rice, Victoria Holt and Angela Alexia.

I enjoy historical novels

for much of history I find interesting and learning the past is fun.

In the recent years started reading a lot of the new age fantasy novels with

Terry Brooks, Robert Jordan and David Eddings.

My lastest find is Angela Alexia

who was a high school friend of mine.

Music

My favorite is that of romatic songs, classical, new age, sounds of nature, celtic and soft jazz.

I enjoy Yanni, Chris Issac, Billy Ocean, Celine Dion, Julio Iglesias,

Whitney Houston, Bette Miller and others.

I really enjoy soundtracts to many movies.

"The Dance" by Garth Brook

Has a special meaning for me.

It seems a sad song, for this one to find a true love

but for those that only play the game and failed.

Art

My favorite artist are those of many periods.

Sir Lawrance Alma-Tadema and other pre-raphaelites.

In my private collection, I have a local southern artist,

John Kollock

who does watercolors.

I enjoy art galleries and museums.

I enjoy to paint with acrylic and oils and would like to relearn waterclotors.

Who Am I

I was raised in the south. Like all little girls of that time, I was raised as a submissive. Not knowing what this was and I really doubt now as I look back on the male society, perhaps they didn't wish to name it as such or even admit it.

I was raised to be polite, speak when spoken to, serve with grace. My life as a child was somewhat easy however I was raised by a dominant and strict father. There was a time as all teenagers that I was rebellious for I did not feel the love of my parents. My grandparents were the love that I needed, however, I lost my grandfather when I was about 14 and felt the world was ending.

Therefore ended my childhood.

He Promised Me A Rose Garden

Have you ever taken the time to walk through a Rose Garden?

Walked it alone through the peace of beauty growing?

Through the beauty of color, texture and fragrance

The sun has just come over the horizon

There is just enough to light the garden

You are speechless at the radiant beauty of the morning dew

The delicate little drops which lie there

On the pedals just glimmering from the awakening light

It is the most magnificent when you are alone

It is quiet, peaceful and

you

also find

Him

Like the dew on the rose

There are tears in your eyes

When you awaken to

His presence

Can you feel Him?

The dew knows

As the rose knows

And even the sun knows

They have always known that

He awaits

In the garden for you

This is why the sun is clearly bright

The roses are radiant with thorns smiling color and sweet fragrance

The dew, the tiny dew which sparkles like crisp ice

On a cold southern morning

There is no doubt

feel

His presence

Each morning is a new sparkling awakening

Before you begin your day

Wake up as the rose garden does

Knowing

Knowing He is there

He did promise you a Rose Garden

As the thorns of trial and tribulation

Struggle to hold you down,

Bring forth from the dept of your memories

He promised you a Rose Garden

Published "A Sense Of Place ~ New Southern Poetry Vol III, First Edition May 1995