Friday, October 10, 2008



Ever have a piece of furniture you just loved? Well, this is one that I have loved and enjoyed for years. Way back when, we only had our first child and she was only about 3 or 4, we went to an auction. This bed was being auctioned off in the back yard. I urged my husband to PLEASE!!! keep bidding..I wanted this so badly. I told him in worst case scenario I would paint [shuddering now] it! Well, he said he would only bid so high and no higher..and of course there was another person bidding against him. I think he refused to go higher than $10. Would you believe he won the bid for about $8. I was thrilled. He got it home and washed it down after dark using the porch light, with strong clorox water, then varnished it if I remember right. We used this bed for many years but now its in our guest room. We finally replaced it and bought an oak bed made by the Amish...and its a queen size and heavenly...beautiful and comfy.

Before I got saved, I hung my hopes on many a star..[possessions,what not], now my hope is in Jesus Christ, and in return he gives me his peace. I love God now and he is a vital part of my life. My Redeemer.

Acts 4:12 "Neither is there salvation in any other; for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.."

4 comments:

Gina E. said...

What a beautiful bed head! I couldn't bear to part with such a lovely piece of furniture if it was mine! I envy your guests for being able to use it! What does an Amish bed look like? Photo please!

Mrs. Mac said...

What a great find and price even back then. Thanks for sharing. Hope you have some nice plans for this autumn weekend.

Hugs from the North Woods

nancy said...

It really is beautiful! I would treasure it, too. I've had so many things that I treasured, that had to be left behind me. Antiques, collections, etc. I've been a real gypsy. But as you said, in so many words, our treasure in Heaven is beyond compare. I was so sorry to hear that you lost a daughter. We did, too -- in an accident. There is a special bond between us because of that alone.
Love,
Nancy

Tracy said...

Your bed is beautiful!! A real treasure. :)