Ginabeanz daily life

 Our internet went out won't be back till the 2nd.   I'll be back to blogging then.  Be blessed 

 What is something you want more of in your life? I would like to have more friends, some of our friends (I guess so-called) got their feelings hurt because I made a thank you post to other friends for coming and helping us get some winterization stuff done.   I have apologized to all of them, but no text, call nothing    I have left it in God's hands   I know everybody is here for a season.

 Most companies have a set of core values that act as guiding principals for their operations.   On a personal level what are your core values? I am a SERVANT to the KING  I am a LEADER  to my flock,  INTEGRITY  is important to me,  I have and understand RESPECT which is something going by the wayside, RESPONSIBILITY   is something that I have had drilled into me since a child I have HOPE for the future My FAITH  is what keeps me being the person that I am HONOR (my parents, and any elders) I am a TRUSTING person, and easy going HONESTY   I would rather you be honest even if it is going to hurt than find out the lie afterwards

 What is a topic you could talk about for hours if you had a captive audience?   What would you tell them? Photography, nothing can be what the Master gives us to photograph There is no right or wrong way to shoot a photo, it is all in the eye of the photographer as we all see things differently, that is what makes us unique.   Wouldn't it be a boring world if we all saw the same things all the time? What do you see through your camera lens?

The ice is finally melting Lensball photos Snowy winter day Silly goat, he put this bag on his horns himself then wanted h-aaa-lp Milly & Tilly are twin tabby kittens  Milly is the one looking, Tilly is snoozing. Sparkles (mom) and the piglets that are growing :)   

The water is finally thawing :)   2 Timothy 4:7 7  I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  

 Sparkles is such a good mommy the babies are growing they are now 4 weeks old Isaiah 40:30-31 30  Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;  31  but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Tilly and Milly our 4 month old twin baby Tabby kittens Milly is the one looking at me, while Tilly is snoozing 1 Chronicles 16:11 11  Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.  

Feisty bear you are a silly little boy.   Daddy and I call him this when he is well being silly.  He put this bag on his horn himself then gives us the look to help get it off.   This is daddies companion buddy 1 Samuel 2:2 2  “There is no one holy like the LORD; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.  

 This is an actual picture that I took,   I call it my once in a lifetime shot. Malachi 1:11 11  My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to me, because my name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD Almighty.

I will be posting the color version on a different blog through my lensball Psalm 22:19 19  But you, LORD, do not be far from me. You are my strength; come quickly to help me.  

watched this lil guy for 30 mins doing his acrobats,  I didn't have the heart to chase him/her                                off after all that hard work  

 What is something important that you have been avoiding?  Why are you putting it off?                                    How would you feel if you took care of it? OH boy where to begin.   GULPING  Going to take care of  Gators (HUBBY) final arrangements it is something that is very hard for me to thinking of doing and more so doing it by myself. Mentally I would probably feel better knowing that it is done,  emotionally, however I think its                    going to be one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.     If you are a prayer, please pray for the strength, wisdom and courage so that I can get this done.

 Who gets on your last nerve? What do they do that bothers you so much? Why do you think they                   do that?  Now, what is an endearing quality you have? My ex!   he was always picking his fingernails/clicking it drove me up the wall and down  the other side.    He did it because he knew it annoyed me.  Uniqueness, wittiness, charisma, loyalty, honesty,  (sorry you said one, but couldn't decide)

  Moving  Welcome to Tuesday 4 kept up in memory of our friend Toni Taddeo who began it several                                   years ago.  She would be so pleased to see people keeping up with it! Let's talk about moving today. 1. How far away are you from where you grew up?                                                                                                   A.  approximately 100 miles and dislike it 2. Families sometimes move all over the country.  Do you feel that a family should try to stay                               close  together?  A.  I think it would be nice if families could stay closer, but understand                                that jobs and  different situations take us away from the nest so to say 3. How many times have you moved in your life and would you like to share when and where                        you moved?    A.  I have moved way too many times first move was only 7 miles from where                           I grew up  then husband got

  How do you want to feel today?  Do you feel that way?   What can you do that would help you feel that way? accomplished,  Yes I feel that way,  I got up early and started chores (cleaning this house,                   the animals are happy they can go outside now, that last 2 weeks was horrendous as all they could do is go outside and do their business and right back in with sub zero temps we didn't want them getting frost bite.  

 Who is someone you admire? Why?   There are several people that I admire   Mom - her strength to fight and go on with life after daddy died ( they were married 60 yrs 8 months and 3 days.   Mom married my dad when she was only 17 he literally was her soul-mate Gary (Gator) his fight with cancer, he is one of the most courageous people fighting cancer that I know of, is he scared yes!  His attitude is great Many friends- because they have stuff going on in their lives that most people couldn't never imagine.   My self - not being egotistical being honest.  I admire myself for having the patience to be a caregiver

  What do you need today?  (Not "what do you need TO DO")  What is one way you can give yourself some extra care today  Being a caregiver sometimes just somebody to talk to who has been here.     Getting out of my sweats, dressing like a human and go outside and take some pics.  

Hope you like the colored versions as well.   I love the snow on the pine branches  

No matter the time, Ole' Glory still proudly flies Jonah 2:2 2  He said: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry.  

The snow ended up over the back bumper on the car, it is pretty, and pretty darned cold too.  bye bye winter Zephaniah 3:17 17  The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”    

This doe just stood  watching me, she knew she wasn't in any danger John 3:16 16  For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.  

 Down from the waterfalls ice forming on the shoreline 1 Corinthians 13:4 4  Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

 Ice is forming on the waterfalls so pretty but SOOOO cold Isaiah 54:10 10  Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

Ice/snow on the pine branches Ephesians 4:2 2  Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.  

Caught some snowflakes thought they turned out pretty cool 1 John 4:7 7  Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.  

 What are the most important characteristics in a friend?  Do you have those qualities? Christian, honesty, loyalty, supportive, integrity, longevity,  not judge mental, accepts me for who I am. Yes I have all of these qualities plus more.  I am that one friend that people always go away from, then they come crawling back to me.  

What are you proud of yourself for today? Why?   I am proud of my courage for taking care of Gator who is fighting terminal cancer.  WHY?  Until you have been a caregiver for a cancer patient you wouldn't understand.  The chore is very REAL.   Changing sheets 2 or 3 times during the night on chemo weeks because of accidents or throwing up, fevers, headaches, not wanting to eat, crying because he feels like a burden.   This struggle is hard on both people.    I wouldn't change anything because I still have him here with me.   Everyday is a blessing, that he is still here.

beyond the boathouse, is normally a pretty creek however now it looks like a giant ice skating rink Isaiah 1:18   ESV “Come now, let us reason together, says the  Lord : though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.  

 I am embarrassed to tell anyone this but.... I am scared of heights and spiders.  I can't drive on the ice/snow 

 What is the first thing you do every day?  What's the last thing?  How do these make you feel? The first thing I do is go to the bathroom, then get coffee started.   The last thing I do is turn the tv and lamp off.     My kidney's say thanks for the early bathroom, Gator is appreciative for his coffee.   Turning off the lamp and tv helps me go to sleep                

 What is something other people think is fun that you would NEVER do? Why not?  What would happen if you did it? Some people think sky-diving is fun, not for me.  I have several heart issues that advise against those things.   I am scared of heights I would probably have a severe panic/anxiety attack jumping out of a plane.

 How do you show others you love them?  What do others do to make you feel loved ? I send e-cards to some of my friends,  show affection, cook a meal, treat us to dinner.    Other's show their love to me by telephone calls, a few e-cards, text messages etc. Get a nice meal                      run a hot bath cuddling/snuggling, stuffed animals, candy etc.

This is just a few of my lensball photos This is the National Cemetery area in Baxter Springs KS the soldier is a Civil war this cemetery was founded in 1850's (This is where Gator wants to be laid to rest when the lord calls him home) Black and white railroad with switch thought this was a cool effect what do you think?  this is the original photos that the above are off of, using filters and rotations. What do you see thru your lens ball

 What is something you loved doing when you were younger but do not do any longer?  Why did you stop doing it? I always enjoyed doing plastic canvas work, (similar to cross stitch or embroidery) but on plastic.  I quit doing it so much do to several neck injuries from wrecks, and arthritis in my right hand.  I do some still but now like in my younger days. Be blessed 

Mom got me a new outfit, it says made with love it sure is warm with this 8* and -5 windchill BURRR  I do hope you all are staying safe and warm My new outfit mom got me, these hand mitts are warm but love the hat Mom bought me this cool unicorn (similar to my little pony) her name is Aerial Michelle I am helping mom with her game again I am learning how to build things  Daddy too a pic of Aerial and me playing moms game This is Feisty Bear, he is daddy's companion animal, he sure was smelling of me This is Mr. Jingles (he is the daddy to the piglets)   I haven't met Ms. Sparkles *mom* or the babies, mom says we need to wait a bit longer so not to scare momma I have seen pictures of them but can't wait to meet them.  I met Sandra our tiny Chihuahua she is scared of me, mom said we would try again to get a pic.  Ms. Harley wouldn't sit still for mom to get a pic, she liked me though as she kept licking me I helped make daddies coffee, it sure smells good, mom says I am t

  What makes you feel envious? What do they have/what are they doing that makes you feel that way? What do you think that means? I used to be envious when I thought the women were trying to take my husband (ex) away the green-eyed monster of envy came out  A LOT! Now, I am not an envious person of anybody, as they do not have anything that I do not have, My Heavenly father healed me of the envious, hatred, jealousy etc.  Envious, jealousy, wow is me, pity party I know from past experience no matter what somebody else has, you want more more more (Hatfield & McCoy's) come to mind  Waylon Jennings says it so well here  Luckenbach TX    I think every body needs to go back to the basics of love James 3:14-16   But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and ever

 what have you been most worried about lately? Is it realistic to worry about it? Is there anything you can do about it? I have been worried about Gator's health, as he has stage IV metastasized (meaning it has spread) incurable colon cancer.   His cancer went terminal between Thanksgiving and Christmas, he is now with hospice so any day we have together is a blessing.  Realistic speaking yes he was my first boyfriend, my HS sweetheart, life took us other ways but got married only 2 1/2 yrs ago.   Worrying doesn't help anything at all.     I have given this whole situation to God, its in his hands now, but still I think it is only natural that we worry. Psalm 55:22   Cast your burden on the  Lord , and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.

 Make a list of everything you would like to say yes to                                 an all expense paid trip to any where I wanted to travel world peace kindness warmer temps new friends knowing who my Heavenly Father is, and knowing I am going to Heaven a new car a nicer place to live, that actually has heat free gifts helping friends skydiving sales compliments

The view out on our back lawn this am, yes its ice not snow.  (this isn't a BW pic) its just that gloomy  

This is the top of the water falls I have been posting lately, this part is not usually wet, but love the little streams  John 13:34 34  “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.  

This is the same rail road track as day 38, looking the other direction taken Yesterday Tues when our neighbor took me to town.   It is ice not snow.   Mark 12:30-31 30  Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’  31  The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’There is no commandment greater than these.”  

Even the trees are asking "Y"  isn't it sad that even nature thinks the whole world has lost its mind?               My theory is God made nature and he is giving us signs daily. James 1:5 5  If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.  

 I love old rail road tracks, this one however is still in use, this particular track was built during the Galena KS mining days late 1800s Titus 1:15-16 15  To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted.  16  They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.   

 Linking up here  Tuesday 4 Valentine's Day  Welcome to Tuesday 4. I am sure  Toni would be so pleased you are here. Let's talk about St. Valentine's Day. 1. St Valentine paid for the weddings of poor girls. Today weddings can cost a fortune. What                              do you  think about wedding expenses? A.  I think weddings today are outrageous it isn't the cost of the wedding!!! Gator and I spent                          less than 2 hundred dollars on our own wedding.  Our friends had a reception for us at                                      our hangout 2. Do you or did you send Valentines to people?                                                                                                       A.  I send a Valentine card to mom an aunt and a friend 3. Do you find Valentine's day to be romantic?                                                                                                           A. Not much anymore but Gator does always prepare

 Make a list of  everything you would to say no to Abuse of any kind to anybody  Drugs Violence Liars Thieves  spam callers ruthless people bullies the DEVIL  fake people (ones who talk out of both sides of their mouths) witchcraft and other hocus pocus stuff my list could go on and on!!!

another angel of the Grand water falls in Joplin MO Psalm 37:37 37  Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace.