Sweet Summer Night Ride.

Hey There, Kenny and I just got home an hour ago from a long day away. Our day began with Dr's Appts in Canton- 9 am. So off we headed early in the day for a big ride , Dr's were as usual. Blah blah blah, then to breakfast - we were both starving as our blood work was fasting... Any way we headed off to the flower factory, Canton Wholesale and then to Alliance then to Salem ( stopped by BOC , Then to a sweet ladies' home to see her beautiful garden, then to the bank the pool , taught 3 hours of water aerobics, then to get something to eat - still both starving- , then to Pat Catan's and ...... finally home. Pulled in te driveway , only to remember the movies needed returned to Calcutta, and I had forgotten animal food..... Every animal at our house was out of food. So another ride I embarked. ~ just me and the azrek full of merchandise for the Dutch Tulip. A million and one thoughts in my head swirling about this weeks weddings- I needed gas, the radio was enjoyable , night songs with Lisa on WCRF, a few songs later, the window was open 1/2 way and I was praising my night ride to Calcutta and enjoying the time alone with my LORD. How sweet it is to have the window down as you drive through Beaver Creek. The sweet chirping of the tree frogs, the stars are kinda yellowy tonight. The moon looks like Mac the Knife moon, tilted yelowwy and a silhouette of a man. As I wound down toward the river a few little red eyes caught my head lights: a little red fox. Helloooo Rainard the Fox I chimed, he cowered in the tall weeds as I drove past, Up past the high school where Holly went, 4 cars had their trunks open with music playing and head lights shining as a dozen young men played hoops in the night air . On down to town, passing homes of friend's of Hollys so many times I 'd have to take her to or from also while tired and in the dark of night. Where are they now ? How is their family? Are they in college like holl? Are they in love like Hol? Do their folks still live there ? remember the time " she " had to go home at 2 AM because she was so sad with out her mom ? A smile a warm heart the times were so far away form my heart today and yet a million times ten I drove to and from Calcutta, Cheer leading swimming working friends and a gain , football , basketball, cheer leading D I Swimming again , Friends again. In the still of the night as I puttered along rejoicing for the fact my baby is grown. She is a woman now who loves her own life. She is love with a terrific man, she has a good job, grounded in common sense, a very hard worker. She is able to multitask, keep her apartment, cook regular meals and keep up with the "domesticates." She has her own dog to love, and her own car to drive. Seems sort of like yesterday we were traveling to Edison or Stuebinville , Wellsville or some other ville to watch her dive in and swim fast for 40 seconds. Thank you God we were able to be a part of that. What a blessing...... Thank God for her childhood and this time we had to enjoy. It seems long a go and like a good book I read. Oh I remember that story. Nothing but the Blood of Jesus. What can wash away my sin ? What can make me whole again? O! precious is the flow that makes me white as snow, No other fount I know, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. For my pardon this I see. Nothing but the blood of Jesus, For my cleansing this my plea, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. O! precious is the flow that makes me white as snow; No other Fount I know , Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Nothing can for sin atone. Nothing but the blood of Jesus , Naught of good that I have done, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. THIS IS ALL MY HOPE AND PEACE, nothing but the blood of Jesus, THIS IS ALL MY RIGHTEOUSNESS, nothing but the blood of Jesus. Oh precious is the flow that makes me white as snow , no other fount I know , Nothing but the blood of JESUS.

how special , how sweet, how he is , How HE is ....

Hi Haven't been here for a while!

This is the color of my wall here in The Dutch Tulip. I'm so excited and Blessed. I have a million things I want to tell you all but I have been so busy I don't know if I'm coming or going and I sure can't tell you hardly where i have been ! Ha.
Things are moving along quite nicely I am so excited we have two weddings this coming weekend. Should be an exciting week. I'll try to get a little better at time management as to still get to my blog on a regular basis. The Dutch Inn is such a beautiful place... The people are terrific and I haven't met a should I don't enjoy talking too. These are QUALITY PEOPLE and this is a QUALITY PLACE!

Few things I want to remind you of.... first Sat august 8th from 1 - 3 pm. The Ursuline Center Garden Tour. Please come by and have a cookie and support the Ursuline Center Aquatic Program, and support our pool renovations. September will begin my 11th year there. I have been teaching water aerobics for what seems like forever! I just love it when one of my ladies sees Kenny and I out for dinner- The usual response is of my jenny , "you look so different with clothes on!" Ya I love to hear that one.... Kenny usually wants to crawl away.... Any way come out and stroll the beautifully manicured gardens and support A worthy cause. Your donation is tax deductible.... We would love to see you there... Thanks .... Love you~J

Things are the way they are....

Seems as though when The Lord sees fit to pick me up and move me , he does just that ! In March when I was laid off I thought my world was crashing in. At that time Kenny had not yet received his benefit and it seemed we were on a one way trip to financial ruin, and the loss of the farm..... Here we are a few months later: I have had a lovely summer, vacationed, relaxed and now looking so forward to a new job ! God is so good. He picks me up out of the mirey clay and sets me firm upon a rock. Thanks be to the Lord for helping us through the past three years plus ! Wow I can't begin to tell you where I have been emotionally. Just now that I am beginning to remember who I am and what I enjoy as a human being, I'm beginning to realize how sick and depressed I actually was. I had no idea till now when I begin to feel good , I see how rotten I was feeling.... I really am doing well. My brain is on over drive, I have been exercising extra, canning and doing the things I love to do ! Just yesterday I picked my biggest Tupperware bowl of green beans! mmmmm... that will be such a treat in January ! Well I just wanted to say Hello, "hello" and let you know to persevere! It's worth it in the long run. and that long run might take 3 or more years ! Hang in there my friend, hang on... ~J

The Dutch Tulip

Hi Everyone. Things are falling into place for the Dutch Tulip to be ready for an event this week. The dinner theatre is back this week for Jamboree, The summer musical. With that comes 30 centerpieces and two for on the buffet. Yay, my first 'official ' tulip business. I hope if you have the opportunity to come to a dinner theatre event at the Dutch Village Inn you do so. 34 West , the theatre group , is simply terrific. The banquet facility is not very large , consequently there is not a bad seat in the house. ! Please join us for a little summer fun!
The Dutch Tulip logo is complete. "thank you Matt" I am excited to actually see it , as I have dreamed and prayed for my own shop, I see the Lord's hand in how it eventually unfolded. It is beautiful to see my desire coming to reality, and how much more of a blessing it is because with that the brunt of responsibility is on me to be creative and make people happy with my craft. Design beautiful weddings, bring heartfelt thoughts into a beautiful tribute of flowers, and do it all for a company so great as The Dutch Village! Thank you God.
If you have pictures of something I have made for you in the last 25 years, :) hahaha, no really if I have done your wedding , please send me a photo or two I can use in a beautiful album I'm putting together for the consultation area. As I think of how many weddings I have done, my goodness there have been many.
I'm so rested and ready to tackle this project. It will be easier for me to get moving with set up once I have a space. Right now I have this small briefcase stuffed full of magazines , project lists, bits of paint samples and pictures of what i want it to look like. I can hardly sling that thing over my shoulder. Ands seems everywhere I am, I'm picking up another little "thing." Yesterday at WalMart, I found some pretty little notions in the sewing clearance for 1.00. Yes, they will be incorporated in my first mantle display. how cool is that ? Each fireplace and mantle display will be for sale ! = the decor ' part of it = What a great plan.....
Thanks to Grace, Ralph, Raymond and Nelson for trusting me to be creative for you ! It's what I love to do. And I just can't wait to begin~




J

I am enjoying this summer !

I can't begin to tell you how much this summer has meant for my heart. And my spiritual well being . You don't realize what a mess you are till you start to really feel pretty good and realize what a mess you were before! The weather has been marvelous. My garden is well . My Pets are all good . But you know what ? I am better . Me. Jenny Ann . :) thank you god. His mercies are new each day . And I'm a new me . This time last year. This time next year . Wow. Love you be blessed this day my friends. - j

Ladies and Gentleman, "The Dutch Tulip"

I would like to introduce you to, The Dutch Tulip. A special little place inside a very special place! We are excited to begin construction work on the newest little place in town! Inside the Dutch Village Inn on the lower level, we are opening a lovely fine floral and event shop. We are able to provide fine floral arrangements for any occasion and beautiful linens to make your event special. We will have a few very unique and beautiful things to decorate your home with. You'll have to be watching for more information in the next few weeks. It is really happening and I feel so blessed and honored to be a part of it ! I am honored to work for the Dutch Village Inn and am excited to embark on the adventure of manager, designer, consultant! Can you see me smiling ? You should... God is so good,, bringing things together when we don't see how he has his hand over us till the sun is shining so bright we feel the shade and relief of his cover. I would never have thought something this terrific would come out of this when I was asked to leave Something New for a temporary lay off in March.
I am amazed and honored and now working diligently to bring to Columbiana a new way of decorating for your wedding, birthday, anniversary or bereavement gathering. We will be able to service any venue not just the inn. Even your home ! Conveniently located near the restaurant and shops of the Village . One more location to visit on your walk ! Watch for coming details. Hope you have a blessed day. I am.~J