tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post2741342584579119156..comments2024-03-29T01:08:31.084+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: Coming home, again...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-2343525803132335322018-05-10T13:35:13.410+10:002018-05-10T13:35:13.410+10:00You're so inspiring Jen. The thought of gentle...You're so inspiring Jen. The thought of gentle domesticity is a little bit out of my reach at the moment but I look forward to it when it arrives. I'll be making the lemon meringue as I have 3 fellas that I'm sure will enjoy it!Jenny Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15244588233848570945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-54269072645306592572018-04-25T05:34:14.859+10:002018-04-25T05:34:14.859+10:00Thanks Jenny for this ,it meant so much ,I do feel...Thanks Jenny for this ,it meant so much ,I do feel like that in the shadows at time!But Jesus walks besides us every day.HugsxxKingsailKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04530534910295203663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-60247202236683836192018-04-23T01:19:30.030+10:002018-04-23T01:19:30.030+10:00You know just reading this post calmed my heart. ...You know just reading this post calmed my heart. I love your hexies, so pretty all in a row, love the pillowcases and towels, love the pattern - golly. So much to love in one post. One word of warning - be very careful using essential oils around your kitty, just breathing them can be dangerous. They're quite safe for us, but not kitties!Allie-oops Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10356598486121651755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-65152136241702942502018-04-22T09:26:57.259+10:002018-04-22T09:26:57.259+10:00Shirley, you've been busy in the loveliest of ...Shirley, you've been busy in the loveliest of ways! <br />Yes, I have seen Hidden Figures - brilliant. Jenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-29372030276910672982018-04-22T08:05:23.368+10:002018-04-22T08:05:23.368+10:00Hello Jenny. I loved your post, it is so inspiring...Hello Jenny. I loved your post, it is so inspiring. I have printed off the miracle spray recipe, written down the nightgown pattern number only to read later that the pattern is not produced any more. Never mind there may be another fairly similar. All your brilliant ideas of things that you wish to do, I have been doing some of them lately. Have just found a lovely white towel that has thinned and frayed in the centre on the edge. I have cut it in half and made some binding from fabrics in my stash and made good size bathmats. I have gifted a couple to my daughter who loves them. I have knitted dishcloths and love yhem so much that I'm reluctant to use them. I want to keep them in their lovely new clean state, silly. I crochet washcloths and love giving these as a gift with some beautiful soap. I'm glad you had a good few days away.Love seeing the photos of your gorgeous grand daughters. You say that you like watching movies( I do as well) have you seen "Hidden Figures" it's very good. Based on true facts.Have a good week and take care.shirley flavellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07495983773538280099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-68946865635088640172018-04-21T03:31:52.470+10:002018-04-21T03:31:52.470+10:00What a beautiful post! Thank you for reminding us...What a beautiful post! Thank you for reminding us that it is the simple things that make life worth living. God bless!Judynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-13826350364923500982018-04-20T08:10:20.096+10:002018-04-20T08:10:20.096+10:00Ang/JuneBug -
Merri was rehomed in June 2016.
Whe...Ang/JuneBug -<br />Merri was rehomed in June 2016. <br />When we got her we were told she was a Labrador/staffy, however as that first year progressed we knew this wasn’t so. Our vet was great and our suspicions that she was a lab/kelpie/collie cross were confirmed. <br />The kelpie is the dominant trait in her which is why she couldn't sit still, and hated being confined to a small backyard. We spent many hundreds of dollars repairing the damage she had done to the fences, the irrigation system, and the neighbours property where she would dig under the fence to get in to. <br />No matter how much love we gave her, it did not take away her ‘working dog’ instincts, her need to run and jump and round up cattle/sheep at least 18 hours a day.<br /><br />We came to the decision to rehome her as a working dog over a period of 6-8 weeks. After lots of prayer and advice we found her a wonderful home on property with a family who have raised kelpies for decades. She adapted to their home like a duck to water within 2 hours…running, jumping, in the sheep yard, and playing with the nine grandkids who live nearby. For two weeks we had daily contact with the new owners as we’d both agreed to take it day by day for a while. Photos every day showed Merri happier than we could imagine.<br /><br />I suppose we feel like failures in some way, yet we just wanted her to be happy, not be in trouble for doing what her breed did by nature. <br /><br />So that’s the Merri story (which I'll share soon on the blog). We rehomed her at the right time, really, as around that time I had two serious falls and now have a permanent brain trauma injury so could not walk her or play with her as I don't have that energy and her constant jumping into our faces brought me to my knees more than a few times. <br />Jenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-88530058783450454482018-04-19T21:52:54.648+10:002018-04-19T21:52:54.648+10:00Jenny, I am so pleased you had a break with your h...Jenny, I am so pleased you had a break with your hubby but it sounds like it was a really busy time. I can just imagine you relaxing when sewing the hexies whereas that would stress me as I would be trying to sew them 'just right' as I am straight line challenged. LOL! I love everything you sent to your girl and I am sure she was just thrilled to receive such beautiful gifts from her mum. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-59396510481594425512018-04-19T20:38:56.501+10:002018-04-19T20:38:56.501+10:00On a different note, what happened to your dog? H...On a different note, what happened to your dog? Haven't seen him nor has he been mentioned in forever. Did I miss something?<br />Hugs, AngJunebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02751077790160210403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-66463488737700726302018-04-19T19:26:13.027+10:002018-04-19T19:26:13.027+10:00Such a lovely post. I could actually feel your pea...Such a lovely post. I could actually feel your peacefulness through your words. Is that weird? Hexies are lovely to prepare. When I was making my Insanilty quilt I used plastic containers from Bunnings which had dividers in them just perfect for 1 inch hexies to be stored in their different colours. I must admit I used to love looking at them all sitting grouped in pretty floral colours.I love the gifts you have made for your daughter and grand daughter. Great idea dressing up the pillow cases. I just bought 2 hand towels today that I am going to add a bit of fabric to. Flowers are always lovely to cheer a room and our hearts. I have used pure essential oils for decades and used to add some to natural body wash in a bottle for gifts. I also make my own space clearing essence using flower essences and pure essential oils. I did an evening workshop in pure essential oils decades ago and I am also a qualified flower essence therapist. I only use flower essences for ourselves and family as dreams of having a small business proved to be unattainable. You will love using your pure essential oils in so many ways. I have never seen those ones before and they are so lovely. Thanks for another beautiful post.Ondreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397162777493230125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-50912130832810180362018-04-19T18:14:57.756+10:002018-04-19T18:14:57.756+10:00Methinks the Jeep must finally be playing well. M...Methinks the Jeep must finally be playing well. Mr E must be so pleased and relieved....as must you.The colours of your hexies are also playing well. It is amazing how scrappy fabrics do. Enjoy your newfound direction and calm.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288331185772160975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-65084014278916353682018-04-19T16:23:48.510+10:002018-04-19T16:23:48.510+10:00Such a happy post. It truly is often the little th...Such a happy post. It truly is often the little things that bless us the most. xKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373043952789494619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-12556490320144124362018-04-19T10:17:43.793+10:002018-04-19T10:17:43.793+10:00Miss Jenny ... I love your blog posts! Your faith ...Miss Jenny ... I love your blog posts! Your faith inspires and lifts me up at the same time. I wish that there were more like yours on the Internet. This would be a better world if there were. So, thank you, not just for your creative inspirations, but especially for your faith-filled, uplifting words as well. God Bless!Adriannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13329578724307423049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-47553974075392757992018-04-19T09:53:56.293+10:002018-04-19T09:53:56.293+10:00What a very fruitful trip and break this last two ...What a very fruitful trip and break this last two weeks has been for you. I'm so glad to know that you have located some of the peace you were missing, and can see a clearer path before you. Most of all, I am grateful that you see God's hand in all things. Your mothering of Anita and Blossom shows what I always knew to be true - good parenting never stops. What a great example you are, Jenny. Thanks for a lovely post filled with peace and beauty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-75686372012982924002018-04-19T04:23:33.369+10:002018-04-19T04:23:33.369+10:00A lovely post Jenny - so pleased your time away br...A lovely post Jenny - so pleased your time away brought some positives. Beautiful gifts for Anita and Oh yes! it is soooo satisfying to look at a pretty tin of neatly basted hexies! xxLinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15406333686298786963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-13662169338621621532018-04-19T03:47:48.051+10:002018-04-19T03:47:48.051+10:00Your hexie's are all so beautiful. And the tin...Your hexie's are all so beautiful. And the tin fits them all in safely. The gown is going to be gorgeous. I clicked over to see the one the other lady made on her blog. Glad you all had a wonderful getaway weekend. I know your daughter Anita was thrilled to get her package for her birthday...SO many beautiful items for her home...Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572900779018937820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-13437781044900281102018-04-19T02:49:37.139+10:002018-04-19T02:49:37.139+10:00Hi Jennie, I enjoy your blog and facebook page ve...Hi Jennie, I enjoy your blog and facebook page very much. There is always some relevant things to think about. I also love hexies and make many many of them. I found a Fiskars punch for scrapbooking that will punch exact 1 inch hexie papers. It is the extra large one. Don't know if available in Australia, I am in US. but have found it is worth the money and I can make more whenever I need some. Just a little fyi thing. Have a happy restful day. Clairenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-58981510647253381482018-04-19T02:40:12.985+10:002018-04-19T02:40:12.985+10:00Hi Jenny, thank you for your latest blog entry. I ...Hi Jenny, thank you for your latest blog entry. I totally ipunderstand what you mean about being restless, but how the sewing Nd himemaking help to still your heart and soul and give time to reflect and heal. Beautiful words, thank you. I also love the handmade gifts. I don’t have children sadly, but several of my friends and I exchange handmade gifts as we appreciate th love that goes in to each handmade item. Your are beautiful. Hugs, GailxGailDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14956949108312166172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-84265763239237803102018-04-19T00:08:00.719+10:002018-04-19T00:08:00.719+10:00I am so glad you feel refreshed after your trip! Y...I am so glad you feel refreshed after your trip! You will never know the encouragement you are to others with your sweet blog. <br /><br />I hope to follow your example on our next trip & take some hand work with me. I've never made any hexies but I'll go back & read your post again about the papers & basting them....For sure I will take some kind of needlework project. I hope to take two. We'll be gone for two weeks & one of the weeks my husband will be in class all day with homework in the evenings. So I'll be with him to make sure his needs are taken care of but most of the time I'll be free to do whatever I want. <br /><br />I so wish I had one of my grandmother's aprons. My mother didn't really wear them. But I do have many other treasures that belonged to her so I'm very grateful. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00305409125105992525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-64571227664666457602018-04-18T23:00:15.592+10:002018-04-18T23:00:15.592+10:00Lots of pretty hexies and they look so nice in the...Lots of pretty hexies and they look so nice in their new tin. I would love to receive a pretty package like you sent your daughter... she is so blessed to have you as her mom. Enjoy your time back at home!Little Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-58090536077639189272018-04-18T22:55:34.413+10:002018-04-18T22:55:34.413+10:00Jenny,
Thank you for your insight and calming wor...Jenny, <br />Thank you for your insight and calming words. Your blog really hit home and was exactly what I needed to read this morning with my tea. Thank you! Hugs!!!!Orcsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11191609792641833079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-42053671228773199442018-04-18T21:50:24.006+10:002018-04-18T21:50:24.006+10:00Yes some time away helps us to focus on the things...Yes some time away helps us to focus on the things that really matter! When our time on earth is done, it won't matter if our home was rented or whatever. It's important to make the most of "now". Not yesterday, or tomorrow, as living in the moment makes our soul sing, and does not rob us of the riches and contentment that lie within a happy heart. You are Blessed to be able to make such beautiful things that you can then bless your loved ones with. At the end of a day, I often think, if we are all safe, fed and have a roof over our heads - we are truly Blessed. Enjoy the small things Jenny. Robyne from S.A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-66082611047933679382018-04-18T20:21:41.622+10:002018-04-18T20:21:41.622+10:00Hmmmm....bless....Just heading for bed and saw you...Hmmmm....bless....Just heading for bed and saw your post. Gonna sleep with a smile on my face now.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521219590544595483noreply@blogger.com