Monthly Archives: February 2009
Praying with one eye open
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading