more pod pockets
May 12, 2009
I have been working on Pod Pockets for my shop, which has been a most pleasant business keeping my hands busy. The colors are bright and cheery, lightening up the surroundings as the balls of yarn and piles of pockets lay around and seem to follow me wherever I go.
The colors that are (and will be) available are Cornflower, Rich Olive, Sage, Mustard, Pumpkin, Red, Dusty Rose, Purple, Taupe, and Beige. The yarn I am using is soft, hearty, and easy to work with (keeping everything “flowing” smoothly).
Head on over to my shop and take a look!
How you can help Little Tait
May 9, 2009
From May 9 – June 1, $10 from every sale of “The Library” in Breezy’s Etsy shop will be donated to the Little Tait Preemie Fund. To order, click here.
Little Tait was born on November 6, 2008 at 3:29 pm, a 27 week preemie weighing 2 pounds 9 ounces, and 14¼ inches long. He and his family spent several months in the hospital as God used the doctors to help sustain his life. After 3 months he was allowed to go home, doing very well.
Tait’s parents, Tait and Lauren Zimmerman now have to pay the neonatology bill. It was originally $186,769 but was negotiated and reduced to $51,644.35. If it isn’t paid by June 4th, it will be raised to the original amount. Tait and Lauren have decided not to accept government support, as this would restrict their control in the care of their little boy.
Would you like to help Little Tait and his parents? We will be donating $10 from every sale of “The Library” print to the Little Tait Fund! If you choose to help them by buying a print, make sure it’s before June 2.
For more information on Little Tait (as well as to make direct donations to the fund), visit www.LittleTait.com
Thank you and God bless!
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my spider monkeys
May 6, 2009
When I picked them up at the green house they did not look quite like this, as those “charming” legs had not protruded from between their petals yet. These comical little plants are a variation of the sweet hen and chicks.
Their centers are filled with natural white threadlike substance which has the appearance of cobwebs. That is why this variation of the hens and chicks is called, “Cobweb”.
I call them “my spider monkeys” because they are a bit silly and make me think of spiders when all the chicks are sticking out the sides.
Have you planted any new plants? I would enjoy hearing about them!
Would you like vinegar or honey?
May 4, 2009
When Breezy and I were little, Momma had us do a little experiment. We took two cups and filled one with honey and the other with vinegar, and then set them outside. About an hour later we returned to the spot where we had left the two cups to see what had happened.
The container of honey was swarming with all kinds of bugs, but the vinegar was a different story. There the cup of vinegar sat, no bug wanting to get near it. All the bugs intentionally avoided it as much as they could because they knew that it was not pleasant.
Lessons can be learned from this little experiment. The honey is like the person whose words are covered with grace and gentleness. The vinegar is like the person who speaks unkind and unpleasant words.
Have you ever been around someone who is joyful and whose words are gracious? Did you want to spend time with this person, and looked forward to seeing them again? Those kind of people are uplifting and encouraging, their tongues speak pleasant words.
The person that is like the vinegar is not enjoyable company, their words are hurtful and unkind.
Do we wish to be as the honey or as the vinegar?
“The heart of the wise instructs his mouth
And adds persuasiveness to his lips.Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”- Proverbs 16:23-24
“A gentle answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger.”- Proverbs 15:1
That last verse was quoted frequently at our house growing up. We saw how our harsh and unpleasant words caused us and others to get angry. We also saw when we replied with gentle words that the wrath faded away and was forgotten.
Our words can be harmful or uplifting. The tongue is a tool that can be used for good or for evil. We have spent time with people who intentionally think before they speak, and their words are edifying and their company is pleasant. They seek to glorify God with their words and do not let their tongues get out of hand.
“Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth;
Keep watch over the door of my lips.”- Psalm 141:3
Our tongues must be guarded so that we will not be like the vinegar which is harsh and avoided. This is my prayer, that the Lord would set a guard over my mouth, that the words that flow from my lips would be gracious, pleasant, motivated by love, and bring glory to God.
May we be like the honey!
Lovely little lilacs . . .
May 2, 2009
. . . from the bush . . .
. . . to the basket . . .
. . . to the vase. They smell absolutely delightful!
While living the life my Lord has blessed me with, I am at home with my family enjoying being a daughter, homemaker and artist. My highest goal is to give glory to God and enjoy Him forever. It is He that has saved me with His amazing grace and is continually molding me; to Him I owe everything. Read more . . .
