MAKE DEPOSITS IN THE MEMORY BANKS OF OUR CHILDREN ( & GRANDCHILDREN)

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This is Shrek the sheep. He became 

famous several years ago when he was 

found after hiding out in caves for six 

years. Of course, during this time his 

fleece grew without anyone there to 

sheer (shave) it. When he was finally 

found and shaved, his fleece weighed 

an amazing sixty pounds. Most sheep 

have a fleece weighing just under ten 

pounds, with the exception usually reaching fifteen pounds, maximum. For 

six he was away from his shepherd.This reminds me of John 10 when Jesus 

compares Himself to a shepherd, and His followers are His sheep. Maybe it’s a 

stretch, but I think Shrek is much like a person who knows Jesus Christ but 

has wandered. If we avoid Christ’s constant refining of our character, we’re 

going to accumulate extra weight in this world—a weight we don’t have to bear.

When Shrek was found, a professional sheep shearer took care of Shrek’s 

fleece in twenty-eight minutes. Shrek’s sixty pound fleece was finally removed. 

All it took was coming home to his shepherd.
I believe Christ can lift the burdens we carry, if only we stop hiding. He can 

shave off our ‘fleece’—that is, our self-imposed burdens brought about by 

wandering from our Good Shepherd. "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are 

heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; 

for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For 

my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30. 
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 Abigail is a happy girl tonight.. thanks "partner" for buying the set of jewelry she made "thanks!"... it really is pretty and she did a terrific job! I will bring it tomorrow. If you would like to look at some of it.. or pass it along to a friend, (we would appreciate your help) I feel sure we will be adding more this weekend!
the site is: http://making-memories-by-patty.blogspot.com/2013/10/kimberlins-jewelry-fun.html

AND THE CRAFT'S SHE WANTS TO SHARE WITH YOU (NOT SELL, JUST SHARE....) CAN BE FOUND AT
http://making-memories-by-patty.blogspot.com/2013/10/abigails-crafty-corner.html

LATER, I AM SURE SHE WILL ALSO PUT THEM ON THE WEBSITE SHE IS WORKING ON.. BUT FOR NOW, WE ARE JUST USING ONE PAGE OF MY BLOG.. HOPE YOU ENJOY IT! SHE TRIES SO HARD!

 PRAYING FOR SO MANY OF OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.. STILL PRAYING FOR JAKE AND FRANCES AS HE STILL IS FIGHTING CANCER.. PRAYING FOR JENNA.. "STILL WAITING"... PRAYING FOR EVAN ALWAYS, AND ALL HIS STRUGGLES WITH E.B. .. GOD HELP A CURE TO BE FOUND PLEASE!... PRAYING FOR EVERYONE WITH CANCER.. AND THERE ARE A LOT! PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOURS, YOUR PRAYER LIST AND YOUR UNSPOKEN PRAYERS, AND ASKING THAT YOU WILL KEEP OURS IN MIND WHEN YOU PRAY AS WELL.. "MATTHEW 18:
 19 AND 20 ....... 

PRAYING FOR OUR FAMILY, EXTENDED FAMILIES, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, CO-WORKERS AS WELL AS FOR YOU AND YOURS.. THAT GOD WILL WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND EACH OF US AND BLESS US SPIRITUALLY, PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, MENTALLY, FINANCIALLY, AS WELL AS WITH HIS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, GRACE, MERCIES, GUIDANCE, AND A SPECIAL BLESSING FOR EACH SO THAT YOU WILL KNOW THAT IT WAS JUST FROM HIM! GIVING THANKS FOR ALL THE BEAUTY OF NATURE HE HAS GIVEN US TO ENJOY.. PRAYING FOR THE LEADERS OF OUR COUNTRY.. PLEASE GOD, GIVE THEM ALL AN "ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT" LET THEM ALL LIVE AS WE LIVE SO THEY CAN SEE HOW LIFE FOR SO MANY REALLY IS.. PRAYING FOR ALL OF OUR SOLDIERS AND SERVICE PEOPLE, THEIR SAFETY, GUIDANCE, AND THEIR COMFORT AND INNER PEACE AS WELL AS FOR THEIR FAMILIES.. PRAYING FOR CHILDREN AND THE INNOCENT OF ALL AGES.. THANKING GOD ALWAYS AND GIVING HIM OUR LOVE, RESPECT, HONOR, PRAISE AND GLORY IN ALL THINGS IN JESUS HOLY NAME, AMEN!