When we were little girls, we used to get in trouble if we caught a sister with their eyes open during prayer…because of course, that meant our eyes were open too. When I pray, I like to close my eyes…I can block out all the distractions around me, try to connect my thoughts, “search me and try me o God”. I once tried hiking and praying with my eyes open and praying out-loud. It was a bit awkward for me but I was willing to try it until I ran into another hiker. In past weeks, Abby...
Monthly Archives: February 2009
Quilt top nearly finished
Today I was able to finish the blocks and get them all sewed together. The quilt top is finished except for the border that I will put around it. I need something for the inside border but then the outside border will be a thin strip of the red/orange material. I am thinking that I will make this into a duvet cover instead of a traditional quilt since I already have a duvet. By the way, I think I am now addicted to making quilts. It is so much fun to see the fabrics come together! One thing that...
My life is a quilt
Every experience, thought, word, deed, prayer, conversation, and dream make up a part of who we are. We are a piecework of all these parts of our lives – the good, bad, fun, embarrassing, painful, and joyful. I am thankful that God places each piece exactly where it is needed and the result is beautiful!
Buffet Food
I have a love/hate relationship with buffets. I feel like I always overeat at buffets in order to “get my money’s worth”. I mean, who goes to buffets for a nice gourmet meal? No! You go to buffet to get quantity. So, for the most part, I resist buffets. There are two exceptions to my rule. The first is Chinese. I love Chinese food – it’s my all time comfort food. I would never be able to pick only one dish and be satisfied so Chinese buffet is great. My other exception is indian food. I just love indian...
Working
It has been a while since I last posted. I have been busy lately with working on my Jonah Project and now working. I started work earlier this month, doing receiving at a hardware superstore, and I have to say that it is a little weird being back in the working in the world again. I had become so accustomed to being around Christians all the time, that being surrounded by non-Christians all day is . . . well. . . different. The thing is, that is where I am called to be right now, as most believers are. ...
Out with the old…
Today I went through Abby’s clothes to sort out what she can’t wear anymore. She’s still pretty small for her age so the clothes still fit her except lengthwise. Her pajamas are stretched so that she looks uncomfortable. It was time…past time for me to do this sorting through. It makes me a little bit sad everytime I go through the clothes. I love some of the little outfits. I pray that I will have another little girl someday who can wear these clothes. As most of you moms probably know, the clothes start dwindling. When Abby was...
Valentine’s Day
I wanted to make Valentine’s Day special for Paul so first thing in the morning, I put a bottle of wine, some dark chocolate and a card at his place at the table. I also wanted to make him a nice dinner. We didn’t really want to go out and also don’t have a babysitter so chef Sarah took over the kitchen. I asked Paul what he would like several times throughout the week and finally it was up for me to surprise him. I know he loves Mexican food so I decided to try to make fajitas...
Quilt Entry 2
So today I felt like I really made progress. My mom was still here so I didn’t feel so guilty spending time on the quilt rather than with Abby. The picture shows one strip – it is the width of a queen size bed. I do need to put a border on it after the body of the quilt is finished.
Quilt Entry 1
I started on my quilt this week. I’ve never done one before and actually never wanted to make quilts until recently. I had in my mind that quilts only looked a certain way and I wasn’t a huge fan. And then my friend Bev, showed me quilts from magazines that were not your grandmother’s quilts. Bev let me borrow the pattern which I am now using. At first, I was going to try to do just a small one but then Paul wanted one for our bed…so my quilt grew. My quilt is browns and oranges…the main blocks are...
The Kiss
Rating: The Kiss by Ted Dekker and Erin Healy is an intriguing story of family and friendships and what happens when touched by power. Shauna woke from being in acoma for 6 months. She doesn’t remember her boyfriend or anything that happened the night of the accident. In addition, Shauna is being charged for being durg impaired while driving. Even though Shauna can’t remember the past 6 months, she knows the accusations are completely out of character. As she struggles to regain the past, Shauna quickly finds out there are many people who don’t want her to figure...