Wow, have I ever fell way behind in my blogging or what?

I thought that since I’m on here now, playing Netwinner that I’d get busy and write something to post!

It’s been awhile since I’ve been here so I guess that first, I’ll try to catch up on things a bit.

The major thing that has changed since I’ve last posted is that ...

I am finally divorced and got my papers in the mail this past week.

This is something I’m definitely happy about and I’m the one who filed and paid for it.

Glad that chapter in my life is over with!

What have I been working on? I’m still working on crosses like those in the picture above.

I’ve made pink ones, blue ones along with ones that are white, yellow, green and also variegated ones as well.

I’m making these for Operation Christmas Child boxes that will go to children all over the world.

Operation Christmas Child is a program that is run by Samaritan’s Purse which is run by Billy Graham’s son, Franklin Graham.

Also, I’m still crocheting afghans for local homeless shelters as well ...

Doing both of these things gives me a tremendous feeling of satisfaction because I know that I’m helping others,

And, after all ... isn’t that what living the Christian life is all about?

Boy have I had a real problem lately with keeping myself from spending money.

I don’t know what’s gotten into me but I for some reason am seeming to get worse with it and it’s got to stop!

I do have an EF [emergency fund] that I’ve started but I could and would have had a lot more in it if ...

Well, if I hadn’t decided to spend the money on things that I did not need at all but just thought that I had to have them.

Anyone have any tips and tricks to keep yourself from spending any EF that you do get put away?

I seem to do really good until I get $200 to $300 or so put into my savings account and then ...

It seems like all common sense just flies out the window and I find something that I just have to have ...

These aren’t things I need, ya understand ... they’re just things that I find that I want.

Ugh ... I have no self-control at times and it’s so frustrating!

For the time being, I don’t really have a goal as to anything that I’m really saving for ...

Maybe if I figured that out, it would help some ... what do you all think?

I’m open to all suggestions ’cuz I really do want [and need!] help!

Guess I ought to go since I’ve already blabbed enough for now ...

Hopefully now that I’ve gotten one post written, I’ll get back to posting again on a regular basis!

Love,