Beautiful Black Swan

The graceful black swan

Not affected by others

He's solitary

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Button, Button, Who's Got the Button

 I started making  face mask ear guards on April 16 and to date I have knitted 350.  I have donated them to one of the local hospitals and to the clinic where my son works.  The most difficult part of the project was getting buttons.  Friends and neighbor offered their buttons (I had none) and even my cousin from Oklahoma mailed them to me.  It's been quite an adventure.  One I have enjoyed but  wish I had never had to take.

Here is the finish product.  I can knit and crochet but I find  I like to knit better.  It has just made me so happy that I could contribute to the cause since I'm no longer actively engaged in nursing.  

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Here is the Pattern if you wish to pursue this.  And just call your local hospital's volunteer coordinator and I'll just bet she'll be happy to receive what you have to offer.

Yarn type:  Cotton

Needle size: 7

Cast on 20 stitches.  Knit across .  Repeat 5 more rows.  bind off.  Button size 1/2-7/16.  It takes about 15 minutes to knit.  I knit all I want and then put on the buttons.

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And, too, I'd like to wish all a special Memorial Day Weekend.  It is certainly different from all we've ever experienced.  Make your day one to be remembered.  For me I'm just going to be very grateful for my family and friends and that I live in one Nation under God!

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Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

Please join me for Mosaic Monday, image-in-ing, and Our World Tuesday.

Roses Are Red

Just after the rain

She cradles water with care

Tender are her ways

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I have been enamored  of roses since I was a child.  They always look dainty and elegant. What they don't want to let you know is how how strong they really are.  My dad nursed his roses with tender loving care (along with his begonias).  When it came time to work in the garden in the spring I had my own garden plot in which I was allowed to plant zinnias.  When I was old enough Dad taught me how to prune the roses and then was able to help him. . .I still had the zinnias.  And so my love of roses!

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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And the Rains Continue

The grass is green, the flowers are blooming and the weeds are thriving. It won't be long before we have to prune the bushes. . .when the spring rains stop.  Until then we'll enjoy the beauty that they bring.  

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Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

Well, I'm back home from my WordPress adventure.  I guess I’m so used to my home here that it was hard to adapt.  At any rate, I've returned and happy to be here.  Wishing all a grand week!

Budding Spring

Frost warning tonight

The rosebuds prepare to bloom

In spite of our fear

For all their beauty
They always look so fragile
They are truly strong

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Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

Please visit recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart. There is always more beautiful words  there to enchant and encourage!!! 

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