Harvest Lane Cottage

“Has not the LORD gone ahead of you?” -Deborah’s words to Barak, Judges 4:14 The LORD has gone before us. HE has made a way for us. HE will lead us. HE will provide for us. HE will comfort us. HE will provide shelter for us. HE will clothe us. HE will feed us. HE WILL because HE is the great I AM. Praise God. Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage Happy at Home Reader Tip Tuesday

Dear Reader, I had an unusual opportunity today to drive to a nearby city with my husband for the day. Kind friends cared for our children and took them to their co-op class this afternoon. The trip began well. I browsed in a flower/gift shop while my husband did a little business; then, he took me to the office to meet his boss and his boss' wife. They were a friendly couple and Christ shined through. We enjoyed lunch at a pretty Brazilian restaurant, someplace I never would have thought to go myself. Delicious! I need to try new things more often! ~smile~ Then it was off to a business fair with my husband. It was a lot of meeting, greeting, and exchanging business cards. Not exactly my cup of tea! Now, if they'd been quilters, or homeschoolers, that might have been a bit more interesting! ~smile~ By the time we headed home, just nine hours after we left home, I was feeling homesick! I wanted a break so much; and, here I was just wanting to be in my own home. ...

A few scriptures from the Holy Bible for those of us who are seeking contentment: “All the days of the afflicted are evil; but he (she) that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.” Proverbs 15:15 “…for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” Philippians 4:11 “…and be content with such things as ye have.” Hebrews 13:5 Just Something to Think About…. Laura of Harvest Lane Thankful to be at home ~~~~~ May I suggest? Proof That He Loves You ~~~~~ Reader Tip Tuesday

Hello everyone! I'm so happy to hear from you ladies. I had some questions about whether I got it all done Saturday. Nope. I tried! ~smile~ Here's what I planned and what I got done: DONE-transcribing an interview for the Kingdom Business Journal, DONE-going to the quilt shop for more white thread, DONE-sewing for the shop and my first craft sale, CHANGED PLAN-cooking some things for our church potluck tomorrow, TOOK A PLATE OF HAM, CHEESE, AND CRACKERS INSTEAD...IT DISAPPEARED QUICKLY! HONEY DID THIS FOR ME-mixing up a batch of cookie dough for the freezer, PARTLY DONE SATURDAY/ PARTLY DONE SUNDAY-cleaning house because company's coming tomorrow. DIDN'T DO IT -check papers and update records, DIDN'T DO IT -take some photos of what I've been sewing, too. Ah well, it didn't all get done; but, most of it did. I knew I probably wouldn't finish because we had plans Saturday evening. I'll post photos tomorrow of some of the things I...

Good Morning Ladies! It's a beautiful foggy morning here. I can say that it's beautiful; because, I don't have to drive in it! The house is quiet. All are still asleep. I love the quiet hush of sleep. So, why don't I get myself into the early to bed, early to rise routine? I have a night owl husband! It's so easy to just do one more thing before bed. Ah well, I suppose that I'll do it when I think it's important and valuable enough to discipline myself to go to bed early. Today I'll be transcribing an interview for the Kingdom Business Journal, going to the quilt shop for more white thread, sewing for the shop and my first craft sale, cooking some things for our church potluck tomorrow, mixing up a batch of cookie dough for the freezer, and cleaning house because company's coming tomorrow. I need to check papers and update records, and take some photos of what I've been sewing, too. Hmmm...that's a lot! I'd better recruit the family......

Fried Ham Steaks Macaroni and Cheese Applesauce Simple, yummy, and quick! God bless you all! I'm off to transcribe for awhile. Laura P.S. Oh yeah, about the picture above. As my Grandpa Frank used to say, it's something to make little girls like you ask questions! ~smile~

Dog Tired Thanks so much for your kind comments about what I've been making, ladies. I've been so very busy sewing that I've not written much. I'll write soon and show you a photo of some of the things I've been making. God bless you all! Laura

Sale Price $15.00 Big and Roomy Tote for the Farm Girl in All of Us! Hi, My sewing time today was spent pressing and cutting. Tomorrow I plan to start putting together some tea wallets. I plan to sell some at Farm Girl Day. Come October, I'll be putting a few in the Shop. Question: Do you think I should sell them with or without tea bags? Sue, Aunt Jo, thanks for giving me permission to sew! God bless you all! Laura

Hi, as part of the Sewing Challenge at Aunt Jo's, I finished a yo yo doily I'd started awhile back.  God bless! Laura of Harvest Lane Shared at: I Made It Monday at Grammy's Grid

“Whatever an education is, it should make you a unique individual, not a conformist; it should furnish you with an original spirit with which to tackle the big challenges; it should allow you to find values which will be your roadmap through life; it should make you spiritually rich, a person who loves whatever you are doing, wherever you are, whomever you are with; it should teach you what is important, how to live and how to die.” - John Taylor Gatto Follow Laura's board Books on Pinterest.

Dear Readers, I've been getting school going, working on paperwork, transcribing an interview, and doing all the regular momma things this week. I did fit in time for some rummage sales on Friday and found some good deals on some craft and sewing supplies. Thank you God! Hopefully, you'll soon be seeing some things I'm creating! ~smile~ Saturday I worked at my first freelance transcriptionist assignment for a few hours in the morning while my absolutely darling husband worked on honey do's and got the kids busy on projects. When I came up for air, I found a tidy house with kids busy in various activities. Thank you Lowell! During the afternoon, I intended to sew; but, it ended up to be a family afternoon. One of the local fast food restaurants has a half price drink time each afternoon. We loaded up the van with all six of us and went over for a soda and an hour of reading our favorite books. Afterward, we went to an old hardware store on the square for a few item...

Hello Dear Reader, I'm enjoying another cool rainy day. This morning we listened to a tape of The Magician's Nephew and the beginning of The Chronicles of Narnia. I got the tape set from Paperback Swap. I've been swapping there for a couple of years. With patience, I've received more books than I can read in a year. It's fun, easy, and only costs the price of postage for the books you send. Click here to visit my list of books available through Paperback Swap . If you'd like to join, please tell them that I referred you! My name is lauraofharvestlane and the referral e-mail is lane.family@yahoo.com . While listening to the stories, I stitched on another of my pretty, durable dishcloths to sell at Farm Girl Day or in my Shop. All of the dishcloths in the shop are on sale for $3 each for the month of September. Some items have free shipping as well. Come see what I have on sale. May the Lord Bless You and Keep You In Jesus' Name, Laura Busy at Home

"What teachers we were, when we had no concern for teaching!" -Daniel Pennac "Wear the old coat, buy the new book." -Erasmus Happy Today! Laura ~~~~~ May I suggest? A Late August Morning ~~~~~  ***** Shared: Cozy Book Hop  - You're Gonna Love It Tuesday