Oh, the thoughts that fleetingly crossed my mind these past couple of weeks. Things like how can another year be coming to a close already to oh my goodness, I haven't even started Christmas shopping. However, there have been two recurring thoughts in this jumble in my mind. One is how can I live closer to my Savior and the other is how much I love my family.
There is nothing sweeter than knowing if I do my best to follow in my Savior's footsteps I can be with my family forever. What a blessing and comfort this knowledge is in such uncertain times.
As we prepare to celebrate the our Savior's birth this season may we recognize ways we can serve our family and friends. As we serve others we are in turn serving Him.
"And the King shall say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me." Matthew 25:40
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Sunday, November 10, 2013
It was November two years ago that I last shared my thoughts, experiences, and projects with you. The whispers in my heart tells me it is time to return.
Much has happened in the last two years and some of those events will probably be shared in the future. But for now I just want to share with you what I am thankful for.
Today, I am thankful for Jesus Christ and all the blessings He has given me.
What are you thankful for?
Much has happened in the last two years and some of those events will probably be shared in the future. But for now I just want to share with you what I am thankful for.
Today, I am thankful for Jesus Christ and all the blessings He has given me.
What are you thankful for?
Sunday, November 20, 2011
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Where did the time go?
Here it is almost Thanksgiving! What happened to October? I keeping thinking I am so busy but I look around to see what I have been busy doing and there is no evidence of business.
I am knitting a shawl and a scarf. I hope to have the scarf finished in a few days. Pictures will be posted on Ravelry. I am anxious to get the shawl finished too but I needed a break from the lace knitting. There is also some dyed fiber in my basket that is waiting to be spun, not to mention a trunk full of fiber I have accumulated.
Enough of things that I need or want to do. This is the Lord's day and I learned some very important points today at church. One is I need to be closer to Him and to do that I need to read my scriptures every day. Not just sometimes, but every day. If I get to know Him then I will be able to become like Him, not just wish for it. It will take effort on my part. He is doing his part, has done his part, now it is my turn. My sister challenged me this summer to read The Book of Mormon by the end of the year. I started out but did not get very far. I don't know if I will finish by the end of the year but I am going to start reading daily again. After all this is a time of taking stock of all our blessing and what better way to give thanks than by spending time partaking of His words.
Today I am thankful for Jesus Christ and the blessing he so freely gives me.
What are you thankful for?
I am knitting a shawl and a scarf. I hope to have the scarf finished in a few days. Pictures will be posted on Ravelry. I am anxious to get the shawl finished too but I needed a break from the lace knitting. There is also some dyed fiber in my basket that is waiting to be spun, not to mention a trunk full of fiber I have accumulated.
Enough of things that I need or want to do. This is the Lord's day and I learned some very important points today at church. One is I need to be closer to Him and to do that I need to read my scriptures every day. Not just sometimes, but every day. If I get to know Him then I will be able to become like Him, not just wish for it. It will take effort on my part. He is doing his part, has done his part, now it is my turn. My sister challenged me this summer to read The Book of Mormon by the end of the year. I started out but did not get very far. I don't know if I will finish by the end of the year but I am going to start reading daily again. After all this is a time of taking stock of all our blessing and what better way to give thanks than by spending time partaking of His words.
Today I am thankful for Jesus Christ and the blessing he so freely gives me.
What are you thankful for?
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Fall
I love fall! All the beautiful colors and feeling the crisp air. I like to hear the crunch of leaves as I walk through the yard. Pumpkins, apples, fire for roasting hot dogs, fresh baked pumpkin bread, the company of family and friends. I certainly enjoy the blessings of fall.
I picked up walnuts out of the yard today, two five gallon buckets full. I am guessing I can pick up four more buckets, however I am not sure I want to pick that many walnuts. My sister has started collecting walnuts also, and she has plans to buy a wonderful walnut cracker she says will make the job of harvesting walnuts easier. Hm mm, I am thinking maybe we should work on this task together.
I am about halfway finished with a shawl I started knitting in the spring. I am anxious to get it finished so I can make another one, or maybe some Christmas gifts. The Christmas gifts will have to be ones that can be completed quickly though, as usual I have too many irons in the fire. I am also taking a college class, which so far I am enjoyng. My first test week was this week, hopefully I passed.
How fast time flies! I want to savor each and every day that Heavenly Father gives me. May you each find time to count your blessings and give thank for the gifts we are given.
I picked up walnuts out of the yard today, two five gallon buckets full. I am guessing I can pick up four more buckets, however I am not sure I want to pick that many walnuts. My sister has started collecting walnuts also, and she has plans to buy a wonderful walnut cracker she says will make the job of harvesting walnuts easier. Hm mm, I am thinking maybe we should work on this task together.
I am about halfway finished with a shawl I started knitting in the spring. I am anxious to get it finished so I can make another one, or maybe some Christmas gifts. The Christmas gifts will have to be ones that can be completed quickly though, as usual I have too many irons in the fire. I am also taking a college class, which so far I am enjoyng. My first test week was this week, hopefully I passed.
How fast time flies! I want to savor each and every day that Heavenly Father gives me. May you each find time to count your blessings and give thank for the gifts we are given.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Project finished
I finally finished the baby blanket. Sorry to say I did not get a picture of it. I got to meet baby Olivia however, and she is just beautiful!
I have a couple of shawls in progress that I need to get finished. I have started working on one of them again. I really want to get it finished so I can do other projects. I always seem to have several unfinished objects tucked in drawers and cabinets. I love the feel of natural fiber in my hands and creating things that I hope the recipients will cherish and enjoy.
I challenge you to finished an unfinished object this fall. I am hoping to finish the one I am working on soon. Happy knitting, crocheting, or crafting!
I have a couple of shawls in progress that I need to get finished. I have started working on one of them again. I really want to get it finished so I can do other projects. I always seem to have several unfinished objects tucked in drawers and cabinets. I love the feel of natural fiber in my hands and creating things that I hope the recipients will cherish and enjoy.
I challenge you to finished an unfinished object this fall. I am hoping to finish the one I am working on soon. Happy knitting, crocheting, or crafting!
Friday, August 19, 2011
Tiny Bird
I love a good storm! And we had a good one last night. I sat on the front porch with my husband and watched the trees bend with the wind and the leaves dance through the air. And then, almost right in front of me, a little bird flapping his wings for all he was worth, but not getting anywhere against the wind. After a few short seconds of watching him a gust of wind lifted him up, and over the house he disappeared.
I marveled at his courage and determination, this tiny creature fighting against the elements. Do you sometimes feel like that little bird? I know I do. Are we not told in the scriptures that the Lord watches over even the tiny sparrow? Is he not watching over us too? We must have courage and determination to keep flapping our wings, and faith that the Lord will watch over us and lift us up and over whatever obstacle is in our way.
I wish you well with your flying! And may the Lord lift you up.
I marveled at his courage and determination, this tiny creature fighting against the elements. Do you sometimes feel like that little bird? I know I do. Are we not told in the scriptures that the Lord watches over even the tiny sparrow? Is he not watching over us too? We must have courage and determination to keep flapping our wings, and faith that the Lord will watch over us and lift us up and over whatever obstacle is in our way.
I wish you well with your flying! And may the Lord lift you up.
Friday, August 5, 2011
As I read my favorite blogs I often wonder how these very talented ladies do everything that they do. They write books, create knitting patterns, spin beautiful yarn, plant gardens, raise families, and on and on. I am envious of their many accomplishments. My list of things I want to do just grows longer. I think of all the reasons (excuses really) I don't work on my list. But I think at the top of the reason list is I am afraid. Afraid to make the commitment of time and resources some of the things on my list require. I just need to jump in with both feet and start running. Or at least walking.
Have any of you been afraid to start something? To make that commitment? How did you overcome your fear, or whatever was holding you back?
Food for thought, mostly for myself. If you feel like sharing your experience please do so. Hopefully your experiences and stories will help me overcome my fears (excuses).
Have any of you been afraid to start something? To make that commitment? How did you overcome your fear, or whatever was holding you back?
Food for thought, mostly for myself. If you feel like sharing your experience please do so. Hopefully your experiences and stories will help me overcome my fears (excuses).
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Cooler weather today, what a wonderful blessing.
I started crocheting a baby blanket for a co-worker this evening. After working with natural fibers, somehow acrylic just doesn't feel right. Anyway, she is due in two weeks. Do you think I can get the blanket finished? I hope so.
I also went out and brushed the horses. My Warrior is such a sweet spirit. My husband's Pepper is sweet too. She has learned that I will kill the horse flies that land on her so she will almost knock me down to let me know she needs help. I am so glad it has cooled off, they are much more comfortable this evening.
"Know this that every soul if free, To choose his life and what he'll be. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Hymn book #240
I started crocheting a baby blanket for a co-worker this evening. After working with natural fibers, somehow acrylic just doesn't feel right. Anyway, she is due in two weeks. Do you think I can get the blanket finished? I hope so.
I also went out and brushed the horses. My Warrior is such a sweet spirit. My husband's Pepper is sweet too. She has learned that I will kill the horse flies that land on her so she will almost knock me down to let me know she needs help. I am so glad it has cooled off, they are much more comfortable this evening.
"Know this that every soul if free, To choose his life and what he'll be. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Hymn book #240
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Have I mentioned that it is hot? We do not have AC at our house, need I say more. I have not been doing much cooking these days. Our local pizza shop/gas station has become our preferred place to get our dinner.
Not much is getting accomplished on the spinning and knitting front either. It is just too hot to have a lap full of wool.
I hope you are finding ways to stay cool.
Not much is getting accomplished on the spinning and knitting front either. It is just too hot to have a lap full of wool.
I hope you are finding ways to stay cool.
Friday, July 29, 2011
After a very long absence I am here, at least for today. It has been so hot that not much is getting accomplished here at Prairie Star Farm. However, today we had a break from the heat, rain fell and cooled us off. My husband also attended the funeral a good friend today, so I guess the rain was fitting. He brought home the program for me to read, the following poem was inside.
Thou are my own, my darling and my wife;
And when we pass into another life,
Still thou are mine,
All this which now we see
Is but the childhood of Eternity.
I paused to think how brief this life is and how we should appreciate who and what we have in our lives on this earth. And to remember, we are building our relationships for eternity.
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you..." John 14:27
Thou are my own, my darling and my wife;
And when we pass into another life,
Still thou are mine,
All this which now we see
Is but the childhood of Eternity.
I paused to think how brief this life is and how we should appreciate who and what we have in our lives on this earth. And to remember, we are building our relationships for eternity.
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you..." John 14:27
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Spring?
Where oh where is spring? The grass in my yard is green and my surprise lillies are coming up. However, today the sky is so grey and it is raining. The poor horses are, in some places, up to their knees in mud. My spirit feels the same way they must feel, bogged down and disheartened. I know my Savior walks beside me but right now I don't seem to have the engery to keep up with Him. I am still struggling to do so, and I guess that is all He asks of me at times.
May God bless you in your times of struggling through the mud.
May God bless you in your times of struggling through the mud.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Starting Out
My first post on my blog! I hope to share with you my thoughts, feelings, and daily or not so daily, happenings here at Prairie Star Farm.
Today, I have been thinking about family and how lucky I am to have such a wonderful husband. He is awesome! I also have the greatest mom, sisters, and brother a person can have. They are all only a phone call away. How blessed I am.
Snow, I have decided, can be a four letter word. School was cancelled today so I did not have to go to work. However, I wanted to go to work but could not get out of the driveway. I spent the day knitting, spinning, and washing wool. Also gave my husband a break from feeding our 2 horses. But, kind as he is he followed me outside this morning offering his help anyway.
I hope you enjoy reading about my adventures, or mis-adventures, as I try to find my way while walking on Heavenly Father's world. I am looking forward to chatting with you!
Today, I have been thinking about family and how lucky I am to have such a wonderful husband. He is awesome! I also have the greatest mom, sisters, and brother a person can have. They are all only a phone call away. How blessed I am.
Snow, I have decided, can be a four letter word. School was cancelled today so I did not have to go to work. However, I wanted to go to work but could not get out of the driveway. I spent the day knitting, spinning, and washing wool. Also gave my husband a break from feeding our 2 horses. But, kind as he is he followed me outside this morning offering his help anyway.
I hope you enjoy reading about my adventures, or mis-adventures, as I try to find my way while walking on Heavenly Father's world. I am looking forward to chatting with you!
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