Christian Mother Goose Rhymes Continued...

Good Sunday to you all,

Shall we visit Simple Simon? I found this version so very cute. Remember I am sharing Christian Mother Goose Rhymes each Sunday during the month of June. I am so enjoying the book I found written by Marjorie Ainsborough Decker. You can read more of Marjories Christian Mother Goose Rhymes here, here and here if you missed my past posts.

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SIMPLE SIMON

Simple Simon met a Pieman

Going to the fair.

Said Simple Simon to the Pieman,

"Can you count your hair?"

Said the Pieman to Simple Simon,

"No one can count hairs, son."

Said Simple Simon to the Pieman,

"God counts them, every one!"

Simple Simon went to school

To ask the master there,

"Can you count all of the stars

And tell me the number sir?"

Said the master to Simple Simon,

"There is no way to count."

Said Simple Simon to the master,

"God knows the whole amount!"

Simple Simon met a climber

Climbing peaks one day.

Said Simple Simon to the climber,

"What does this mountain weigh?"

Said the climber to Simple Simon,

"No one knows that, I'm afraid."

Said Simple Simon to the climber,

"God weighed it when it was made!"

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Now the next one is a treasure of a bedtime story. I love it and I am sure you and your little ones will too.

YOU ARE SPECIAL

You are very, very special;

There is no on just like you!

God made you just the way you are, When he specially thought of you.

He wanted so many children,

And not one to be the same,

So that you could be a special; you,

With a very special name.

So he put a special mark upon your feet

And fingers, too!

And of all the children everywhere

No one has that mark, but you!

So, smile your very special smile,

And give Dad your special squeeze.

Help mommy with your special hands,

(And it's special to say,

"Thank you", and "Please".)

Then to every SPECIAL little girl,

And every SPECIAL little boy,

God has given a SPECIAL HEART

To put his love in to enjoy.

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Now isn't that just the best feel good story, rhyme, poem, song? I can see it used for a bedtime story or to wipe away those sad little tears that do happen now and then. I;m sure there is a tune that goes with this one but I'm afraid I don't know it. It would be a wonderful Sunday School song I am sure.

We finished the windows on the west side of the house today, Woo Hoo!!! The painting is done on those 4 windows and now we have started the back door. We also realized that now we may as well do the kitchen window too. (We'll never be done!!!) I've enjoyed the time with hubby though and the scraping, sanding and painting. I am so glad (and amazed) that we found an unopened gallon of paint from 1996 in the basement that is the original color his mom used on the house trim. And after a good stirring the paint was just fine. It's from Sears so there is a testimonial for the quality of Sears paint. It's good stuff and covered bare wood in one coat. It's not the best paint job but for a couple of amateurs we are pleased and happy with the results. And I didn't get too much paint on the vinyl siding. LOL!! Painters tape is great as long as you don't look down with the paint brush in your hand while attempting to paint close to the painters tape. Oops!! Now to finish the back door and the kitchen window; they are on the south side of the house. I sure hope it doesn't rain tonight.

Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be You,

Tess

More Christian Nursery Rhymes

Happy Sunday Folks,

I bet you all thought I forgot about posting more Christian Nursery Rhymes. Nope, just been busy today is all. And hasn't it been a glorious Sunday?! We bought a new mail box today and after digging up the old one and weeding around it we "planted" the new one and some vica flowers. It looks much better. I also napped this afternoon. Just felt like I needed it.

So here are a few more Christian Mother Goose Rhymes from my new book written by Marjorie Ainsborough Decker. (If you missed it you can read my first post about this book here.)

Little Boy Blue

Little Boy Blue,

Come blow your horn,

The sheep's in the stable

Where the Savior is born.

Where is the boy

Who looks after the sheep?

Watching Baby Jesus,

Fast asleep.

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Little Bo-Peep

Little Bo-Peep

Has lost her sheep

And doesn't know where

To find them;

But Jesus knows

And can bring them home,

Wagging their tails behind them.

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Hickory Dickory Dock

Hickory, dickory, dock,

The church mouse ran up the clock.

The clock struck ten,

The mouse said, "Amen,"

Hickory, dickory, dock.

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And one last Rhyme that seems to fit the season:

Mistress Mary

Mistress Mary, quite contrary,

How does your garden grow?

God sends rain and sun,

and then one by one

flowers pop up in a row.

I hope you all liked the rhymes I chose for this Sunday post. I'll be back next Sunday with more Christian Mother Goose Rhymes. This book is so much fun.

Praying you all have a wonderful start of the week.

Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be You,

Tess

Goodwill Hunting

Hello Friends,
I spent part of my afternoon at our local Goodwill Store. It seemed like they had so many new things in since last I was there. I lost myself for hours.

Literally.....Hubby said he was beginning to get worried. Poor dear...

I wanted to share will you all the wonderful finds I found today. Above is a tray that will be decoupaged and a bottle of felt glue. Also a rather large artists canvas. It is 16 X 20. I had to grab it as I wondered how it would look covered in pastel-over (paint-over) roses. Hmmm!!

(Note to Peggy: I've painted more tulips.)

I'm afraid I don't have pics of the wonderful plastic little girls clock that looks like a shirt and has a certain word above the 12:00. My granddaughters name!.....I just had to buy it. And the pretty half moon plaque that was just perfect for over my granddaughters bedroom door although her mommy seemed to think it would be pretty on the living room wall.

Ahhh but the books, I do have pics of the wonderful books I found today.

I grabbed all 5 of these wonderful little paper back books and they are in great condition.

Then I spotted this hard cover book and flipped through a few pages. I fell in love with this book on the spot. I will share some of the Christian Nursery Rhymes tomorrow and each Sunday during June (I'll try not to forget). This book is in excellent condition and the copyright is 1977 with First Illustrated Edition 1978 on the inside. I think it will be altight to share here with you. The author is Marjorie Ainsborough Decker. It is inscribed "to J.J. Smith with Love from Grandma and Grandpa 1979". He (or she) took very good care of it. I will too as I share the rhymes with the little ones in my life.


Then I spotted these two little books. Isn't the praying hands book cute?! My nieces name is Angel so she will get the Angels book one day. And the other one was just too cute to pass up.

(See that dark spot on the left of each pic. Do you think maybe I should clean my camera lens? LOL!!)

Then I saved the one below from the trash bin. It is in awful condition but I thought the covers and pages would be great for artwork.
And even though it is falling apart the pages themselves aren't really all that bad. See that little leaf there....I found several leaves pressed in the pages. There are even some Winnie the pooh coloring pages tucked in the very back. Someone loved this book...
Just as I was telling myself "no more books" I spotted these two little gems.

I can't wait to read the Teddy Bear Philosophy. The introduction is a real hook. Quote: "Therapists are expensive, husbands and wives may stray. Family can make you crazy, and friends can move away. But no matter where you go, no matter what you do, Your Teddy Bear will always be there, Loving and caring for you."

Aww!! Now how sweet is that!! See, you do understand why I HAD to buy it...

This paperback will be a lot of crafty fun I think.... I love weddings and so does my youngest daughter. My son-in-law is a preacher and he has joined many hands together in matrimony. My daughter is often the photographer or decorator and she helps with writing the ceremony. Once I've read this book I'll pass it on to her. She doesn't think so but she really is a pretty crafty little lady. She has designed a wedding cake for a Halloween Wedding (skeleton bride and groom) and puts on a grand party at any budget. It's the big day and even when budgets are tight a wedding day should be one to remember and the bride should feel very special. Yep, that is their philosophy...

So there you have it, my wonderful Thrift Store finds for the day from The Goodwill Store. I bought some clothes too but hey I thought you'd enjoy seeing my books instead. It's hot out and I found some cute skirts and a couple tops.

So when were you last at your local Thrift Store?

Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be You,

Tess