Abby is 10 months old!

March 1, 2009
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Abby is 10 months old!

Today Abby is 10 months old!  She is such a delight to us as she continually grows.  She is rolling all over – quite the speed roller actually.  I think she is on the verge of crawling.  She has two teeth and possibly some on the way – if her recent behavior is any indication.  Abby loves people – she’s very mellow, laid-back and especially loves kids.  The girls at church play with her and she is simply content.  Abby is eating so much these days – I finally got her to like beans and rice. This is a...

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Praying with one eye open

February 26, 2009
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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...

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Quilt top nearly finished

February 24, 2009
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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...

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My life is a quilt

February 22, 2009
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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!

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Buffet Food

February 22, 2009
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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...

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