PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS:
1. Peace of mind
2. Peace of heart
3. Peace of soul

PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH:
1. Squash gossip
2. Squash indifference
3. Squash grumbling
4. Squash selfishness

PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE:
1. Lettuce be faithful
2. Lettuce be kind
3. Lettuce be patient
4. Lettuce really love one another

NO GARDEN IS COMPLETE WITHOUT TURNIPS:
1. Turnip for all Red Hat Sow and Sew Sisters Get-togethers
2. Turnip for service and to help one another
3. Turnip for lots of fun and wonderful memories

REMEMBER…. EVERY GARDEN TAKES THYME:
1. Thyme for our Faith
2. Thyme for Family
3. Thyme for Friendships
4. Thyme for Fun!!!

Remember.... Weed it and reap!
If you water freely with patience and cultivate tenderly with love, there will be much harvested from your garden. As a Red Hat Sow and Sew Sister, we reap what we sow.

Don’t be an old prune… if you carrot all about what kind of memories you’ll leave behind, pear up with one or more of your Sisters for planting the seeds of tomorrow’s memories. Plant your Garden… peas patiently & tenderly weed it! You’ll watch your relationships blossom! You too, can be a Red Hat Sow and Sew Sister outstanding in your field!

As Red Hat Sow and Sew Sisters, we know that every act of kindness is precious… a brilliant ray of sunshine in our Heavenly Father’s eyes. Corn you see what I mean? Put on your Gardening clothes, plant the seed’s of HIS WORD and get in the mood to till up the soil in your heart. Your family, friends and commuity is sure to think you’re one in a melon and say “Olive you” for it!

Hugs, Co Queens Sow and Sew, Colleen & Rhonda

BRIGHTEN YOUR CORNER

We cannot all be famous
Or be listed in "Who's Who".
But, every person, great or small,
Has important work to do.

For, seldom do we realize
The importance of small deeds,
Or to what degree of greatness
Unnoticed kindness leads.

For, it's not the big celebrity
In a world of fame and praise.
But, it's doing unpretentiously
In an undistinguished way ...

The work that God assigned to us,
Unimportant as it seems,
That makes our task outstanding
And brings reality to dreams.

So, do not sit and idly wish
For wider, new, dimensions,
Where you can put into practice
Your many good intentions.

But, at the spot God placed you,
Begin, at once, to do
Little things to brighten up
The lives surrounding you.

If everybody brightened up
The spot where they are standing,
By being more considerate
And a little less demanding ...

This dark old world would, very soon,
Eclipse the evening star ...
If everybody brightened up
The corner where they are!
- author unknown -

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Our Chapter Song...

JESUS LOVES ME!

Jesus loves me, this I know,
Though my hair is white as snow.
Though my sight is growing dim,
Still He bids me trust in him.

YES, JESUS LOVES ME... YES, JESUS LOVES ME...
YES. JESUS LOVES ME FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO.

Though my steps are oh, so slow,
With my hand in His I'll go.
On through life, let come what may,
He'll be there to lead the way.

YES, JESUS LOVES ME... YES, JESUS LOVES ME...
YES. JESUS LOVES ME FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO.

Though I am no longer young,
I have much which He's begun.
Let me serve Christ with a smile,
Go with other's the extra mile.

YES, JESUS LOVES ME... YES, JESUS LOVES ME...
YES. JESUS LOVES ME FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO.

When the nights are dark and long,
In my heart He puts a song.
Telling me in words so clear,
"Have no fear, for I am near."

YES, JESUS LOVES ME... YES, JESUS LOVES ME...
YES. JESUS LOVES ME FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO.

When my work on earth is done,
And life's victories have been won.
He will take me home above,
Then I'll understand His love.

YES, JESUS LOVES ME... YES, JESUS LOVES ME...
YES. JESUS LOVES ME FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO.

I love Jesus, does he know?
Have I ever told Him so?
Jesus loves to hear me say,
That I love him every day.

YES, JESUS LOVES ME... YES, JESUS LOVES ME...
YES. JESUS LOVES ME FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO.

Author Unknown

Different Friends

There are friends with a little "f" and friends with a big "F".

The first is a large group with sloppy admission standards, the other an elite, time-tested crew.

A little "f" friend: identifies themselves when they call.
A big "F" Friend: doesn't have to.

A little "f" friend: opens a conversation with a full news bulletin on their life.
A big "F" friend: says, "What's new with you?"

A little "f" friend: thinks the problems you whine about are recent.
A big "F" friend: says, "You've been whining about the same thing for 14 years. Get off your duff and do something about it."

A little "f" friend: has never seen you cry.
A big "F" friend: has shoulders soggy from your tears.

A little "f" friend: doesn't know your parent's first names.
A big "F" friend: has your parents' phone number in their address book.

A little "f" friend: knows almost nothing about your family.
A big "F" friend: knows the medical history, dietary habits and marital troubles of everyone on your tree.

A little "f" friend: brings a bottle of wine to your party.
A big "F" friend: comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean.

A little "f" friend: calls you at 10 p.m. just to chat.
A big "F" friend: knows you hate to be called after 9 p.m.

A little "f" friend: wonders about your romantic history.
A big "F" friend: could blackmail you with it.

A little "f" friend: when visiting, they act like a guest.
A big "F" friend: when visiting, they open your refrigerator, put they're feet on the sofa, talks back to your spouse and reprimands your children.

A little "f" friend: thinks the friendship is over when you argue.
A big "F" friend: knows that a friendship's not a friendship until you've had a fight.