Time to get to Work….

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I have enjoyed looking through my Pinterest account. Pinterest has so many items to look at from being creative with crochet, looking at art, cars, and the list goes on………..

I have come across posts about how you can make money on Pinterest, taking notes, and telling myself I will follow through with what I have learned. 

Here is what I read  today and a note or two….

{} How to Make Money on Pinterest (with or without a blog) | Live Love Health & Wealth (livelovehealthwealth.com)   LIVE LOVE Health & Wealth

HOW TO MAKE MONEY ON PINTEREST (WITH OR WITHOUT A BLOG) APRIL 7TH, 2023 {}

{}How to Write SEO-Friendly Meta Descriptions In 2023 (backlinko.com) {}

I first learned about Canva through Journey With The Hintons.

{}https://youtu.be/B4QT0Hzw70I?si=daSzA4FWCgApBCZb

Journey With The Hintons@Officialjourneywiththehintons‧

Make & Sell Digital Products Online & Get Paid $5000 A Month (Sell Canva Templates) {}

It is time I STOP procrastinating and get to work.

LD*

Back to the Square

I knew I wanted to make a boy’s blanket and I wanted to do another new pattern. I can’t believe I actually went through five different patterns before I settled on the Granny Square Stitch. Although I have done this pattern countless times. I know there are countless ways of doing the same stitch and if it was a chance to learn something new? 

I crochet and I am opened to learning different ways, because there is “No one way” to actually do a crochet stitch. I enjoy learning something new (#5 – I believe it’s called a standing stitch).

#1: Waffle Stitch

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Lamplight Crochet Tutorial #27 Waffle Stitch Baby Blanket

#2: CATHERINE’S WHEEL

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You can learn how to Crochet the Catherine’s Wheel Stitch pattern in this DIY video tutorial. Hi I’m Donna Wolfe from Naztazia. This is a nice crochet stitch for beginner to advanced crocheters. The stitches are composed of two opposite shell clusters that form a circle, wheel, or round object. This stitch pattern works great in a blanket, a scarf, or a shawl. It would also look nice in a sweater or other fashion accessories.

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#3: Easy Breezy Mile A Minute Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

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#4:  V Stitch Square

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Super easy crochet: V Stitch Square

Blossom Crochet   Super easy V Stitch square – can be used for small individual squares or one large continuous square of any size! Find me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/blossom_cro…

#5: The Super Stash Busting Granny Square Blanket!

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Blossom Crochet

Blossom Crochet: The Super Stash Busting Granny Square Blanket!

Granny Squares are a great stash busting project. – whether you choose to make lots of small ones or a huge one, this crochet tutorial will help you do it!

Time to get back to crocheting..

Bye IV Now, LD*

Praying in Detail……

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I starting think about my last post “A New Way to Study, https://3amthunderofwords.com/2026/05/31/a-new-way-to-study/ ” 

and thought of buying a few color ink pens and new prayer book,

because I realized I needed to be more detailed with each prayer. 

It’s like if you pray for money and a miracle happens you get some and it’s gone before you realized you had it. You know how to pay bills, treat yourself to a nice meal or two, but you have no idea how to keep the money coming in.

Then you pray for good health, but having good health for how long? There are so many ways to pray. I am a visual learner and I like to write out my thoughts. I have never gone too deep with my prayers, but I am about to change that. 

I got a pocket prayer book, I was writing short notes, a bible verse, and that’s good. I believe/excuse me I am going to go into as much detail and what each pray the how and why and then I am going to find a bible verse to go with that prayer.

I looked on amazon for my book and I found one actually close to it. I am also trying a new ice coffee and creamer. I am amazed it is after 1 pm and I haven’t had my coffee. I guess that is the reason why I am starting to get a headache. A little coffee goes a long way and brings a happy smile to go with it.

I believe sometimes we are so busy trying to survive and some go from paycheck to paycheck that we don’t take the time to write out our thoughts in detail. 

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Bye IV Now, LD*

A New Way to Study

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I used to watch short stories on youtube and my son said I shouldn’t be watching or listening to these stories. I can actually see myself in some of them and think what would happen if I could rewrite my story and make people who think they know everything about who they believe I am. 

**side note: Here are a few of what I call positive stories (not all I see myself in them, don’t think I saved those, but a few I liked) and thought I would rewatch again one day.

1.   https://youtu.be/qY0CBmXD16s?si=VBSO6vBPywGwckK_

2.  https://youtu.be/FxnJxDjheUU?si=RPdEjszuDwDHiQLR

Then I started rethinking about how I am praying. I have been looking at my purple and white journal, where I started taking notes as I study the bible, and realized I am not praying correctly or enough.

I was about to turn youtube off when I noticed a video that caught my attention and these are truly positive words to listen to. 

  1. https://youtu.be/8hEtcvv6xP0?si=JZmcgY4jecMqplXM
  2. https://youtu.be/rxvWWbN2yGw?si=tidF7Py9Qh0uUkzp

After looking/listening to a few of these made me remember something I read and have been taught by my late pastor and know about the power of words. I wish I could remember off hand where in the bible it says this, but its not hard to look it up.

{} https://bible.com/bible/114/col.4.6.NKJV   Colossians 4:6 NKJV

[6] Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.{}

{} https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.12.36.NKJV    Matthew 12:36 NKJV

[36] But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.{} 

{} https://bible.com/bible/114/rom.10.17.NKJV  Romans 10:17 NKJV

[17] So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.{} 

{} https://bible.com/bible/114/2co.5.7.NKJV  II Corinthians 5:7 NKJV

[7] For we walk by faith, not by sight. {} 

{} https://bible.com/bible/114/jas.2.17.NKJV  James 2:17 NKJV

[17] Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.{} 

The words you say and believe are powerful, if your faith is strong. It’s not what you say, but how you say it? I know I have prayed for good health, a clear mind, and a better job. One would think that’s enough, but it isn’t even close enough. It isn’t what you pray for, but how you are praying. 

**side note : I was trying to calm my nerves as I  typed and was starting to get overwhelmed. The words in my head started to blur and when I had to bite my finger, because I wanted to scream. I clicked on this video and that helped calm me down. Then I heard something within this story, I had just written, and that’s why I am adding it here: https://youtu.be/trtH-QanexA?si=UjB-yF0F-ZQ9iN1j

I was/no I am going to start a new prayer book. This book will give detailed information about what I want, how I believe I will achieve those goals, and a bible verse to go along with each goal.  

**side note : I haven’t decided if I will post what my new book looks like, but this time I am writing for myself and not for anyone else. I did give an idea of what it will look like and if it will help someone else take a step to move forward, I am Happy……………

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The Action Bible: Heroes and Villains Hardcover–2/1/2022 by Sergio Cariello  (Illustrator),        The Action Bible (Author) 4.9 out of 5 stars  4.3 on Goodreads 

Part of: Action Bible #1 Best Sellerin Religion & Spirituality Graphic Novels    This extensive, full-color guide to Bible characters includes fascinating facts and figures about the Bible’s most curious but sometimes relatable people. Including all-new illustrations from graphic artist Sergio Cariello, The Action Bible Heroes and Villains.

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A Mother’s Prayers: for your thoughts. Paperback  8/21/ 2024 by Lysa Dee (Author)They say a mother’s love goes beyond their baby’s first breath of air. The second they know there is life within, they are praying for good health, long life, and an easy birth. Mothers are known to give encouraging words, a warm hug or two, and always seem to know how to bring a smile – when all you want to do is cry. This book is for a mother who wants to write down special prayers for the ones she loves.

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Bye IV Now, LD*

Eating Right isn’t Easy.

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Someone sent me a spiritual video. I was going to wait until I wasn’t tired, but then I realized I am always tired. I was told I would like it, because of my faith.  Here is that video I watched that got me thinking about what I should be eating. I hope you like it’s called: Biblical Eating:The Ancient Secret toModern Health. https://youtu.be/uLw_ceSYpI4?si=fWn4Xnl6-wXvxs3E 

I knew some of what they were talking about, but I have never gone that deep. What is a good herbalist?  Someone who has knowledge of what he or she is talking about,  who can tell you where you can get their same product or tell you where they got their products from is a good herbalist. Since I know a person in my town, I will be talking to her and getting a closer look into what should and shouldn’t be going into my body.

(a short sidestep) I went to my favorite yarn store, it was a time to crochet with friends, and someone bought these strawberry snacks. I’ve never heard of it. I knew I shouldn’t even taste one, but I did. It was so good. I’ve never even heard of these snacks before. I think I’ll ask Google where I can get them. Walmart & Amazon

https://amzn.to/4dslZf0 Enjoy this fruity strawberry shortcake flavor shortbread cookie. 

It is so hard to always eat right and it’s even harder when you have a sweet tooth. I do have an idea. I came across a book that could help me with my goal. I am also trying to read more uplifting books. I think I will read a little and get a cup of tea.

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Devotionals from Lysa TerKeurst (3 book series) Kindle Edition by  Lysa TerKeurst (Author)

God doesn’t pull back from your sharp edges. He pulls you close. In Embraced, beloved Bible teacher and bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst offers 100 devotions that will resonate with women in all stages of life by giving you a godly perspective on the issues you face each day. 

I am still working on breaking down my second book, and I cannot wait until the day I can post one chapter each week.

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Bye IV Now, LD* 

P.S ~ I added a few pictures, but for some reason, I cannot post them. I have tried one time too many, and it didn’t work. I really need to start working on my book and let these little setbacks go. (I checked one more time & it worked ~~~ YEAH~~~) Bye***

You Don’t Know Me…

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People are so ridiculous with their opinions I want to scream. Then I realized it doesn’t matter how loud you are, because they feel their opinion is right and your thoughts don’t matter, even when it’s you they are talking about.

I know I have to go to the doctor, but my landlord doesn’t care about how much I am in pain. They care about being paid and I care about a roof over my head.

A crazy thought popped in my head. I wanted to ask him (my bus driver, the person who believes I should put my health over any bill) if he was going to pay my bills? I kept that to myself, but I bet he would have shut up.

People shouldn’t act like they know you, when they barely know your name, and are clueless of your dreams. I’ve been meaning to redo my to do list.

Tired eyes want to close, but since I have to clock in soon I better get up. Even though a cat nap really sounds good. .

A different day, but the same thoughts. A nap sounds good right now.I haven’t had a toddler in my house in almost thirty years. Taking care of my niece and nephew ages 4 and 2. Watching them run and play in the park, a late bath, and dinner. I just knew they were going to be asleep by 8 o’clock and not two hours later.

The good thing about babysitting, your little ones you were playing with will go home, and you can sleep again. I love them and I enjoy playing with them, but I will also be glad when I can just see them online. I am tired, but I have to get back to the job hunt.

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A notebook is more than pages stacked together in a pretty shell for taking notes, jotting down a quick thought, an idea for a story, or even a poem or two. “A Time to Write is a composition notebook where words may have a way to make you feel calm, create something new, or encourage you to set all your dreams free. Writing them down can be fun in this book, which has lines like any other book and a cute page to take notes. 

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Bye IV Now, LD*