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From a Journal Junkie

From the Handiwork Journal . . .
. . .knitted 3 more dishcloths.


 . . . crocheted my very first recycled denim jeans rag rug.  I like these.  I will continue to collect old jeans from the family, and make more of these (only bigger than the pattern called for, see S.C.R.A.P. for details).




From the Homesteading Journal . . . 


. . . Hubby, and extended family, picked up a truck load of fire wood for us Saturday.  We were on the last day's worth.  However, the truck broke down after they loaded it with wood.  Sunday, we got the truck back, and wood re-stocked.

. . . made another batch of ginger ale syrup, and another batch of homemade shampoo.
 


From the Gratitude Journal . . .

Today I am thankful for:

~sunshine
~pillows
~my husband's job
~my camera
~God's Love
   


From my personal journal . . .

. . . according to medical experts, it could be another week before I feel better.
   


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Kim said…
yay for the wood. I had been praying about that. Hope you feel better soon.
March 4, 2013 at 2:04 PM
Patricia @ 9th and Denver said…
So glad you are on the mend.
YAY! for the firewood. You said you "got the truck back"
Is it working? I hope so.

We just more firewood last week.
I'm grateful to have it.

Pat
March 4, 2013 at 6:39 PM
Katmom said…
Wowzers! I am impressed...a denim rag rug..... was it hard? I luv using sheets but one of these days I will get brave and try denim.
Super Duper job!
>^..^<
March 4, 2013 at 10:14 PM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Kim thank you for your prayers.

Grace, crocheting denim was a bit more difficult, but makes a nice thick rug.
March 5, 2013 at 8:11 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Pat,
We had trouble with a tire making an awful noise. Hubby packed the wheel bearing (I think that's what he said) and so far so good. We need it to haul straw next week too. Phew!
March 5, 2013 at 8:13 AM
Sam I Am...... said…
You're amazing! Even sick you get more done than I do! LOL! What do those "Experts" know! Think positive...you'll be back in the saddle in no time! Love your dishcloths and the colors!
March 5, 2013 at 11:22 AM
Candy C. said…
I'm glad ya'll got the load of firewood. Love that denim rug, I'll bet it is nice and thick! Dang, another week. Hope "they" are wrong and you get to feeling better sooner!!
March 5, 2013 at 1:58 PM
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