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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.
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