For Today

Craftiness for today

 My latest knitting project has been the Daphne Purse, as seen on the front of Knitting Little Luxuries. I'm using an evergreen color for it, and some old yarn that I've saved for years specifically for this project. I'm over half way done with the knitting now, so hopefully I'll finish it soon!


I'm also working on some sewing projects lately. There's a lap quilt in the works, an apron waiting to be made, and a green blouse with little white flowers to be finished. My Grandma gave me a bunch of fabrics and I can't wait to turn them all into something lovely.

Leafing through the pages

-Les Miserables | Victor Hugo

-Not Regina | Christmas Carol Kauffman

- The Acts

Plans for the afternoon

My Mom and I will be heading over to a friends house to discuss Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot. After that I go over to my Grammy's house to watch a movie with her. Tonight I think it will be the first three episodes of Jeeves and Wooster.


Excited about
I ordered some books recently, and one of them still hasn't come yet, so I'm looking forward to it's arrival. Also, I just ordered some yarn last night, hopefully for a new Classic Kniterature item. I don't order yarn very often, so it really is very exciting! I'm also pleased to be getting my Pampered Chef business geared up again. 






What is your day going to look like?

Dearest Whatsits

Jenny and Abigail have posted some of their favorite things, and while this is a fairly popular blog topic it's such an appealing one that I decided to do one too.

> The smell of old books

> Writing when inspiration hits 

> Reading books that inspire me to try harder

> Perfectly shaped cursive letters

> Good Science Fiction

> A well-organized spot 

> Music from musicals 

> Works (books, movies...) that make you think and wonder 

> Classic literature 

> Yarn shops sorted by color 

> Excellently executed allegories 

> Rosemary Sutcliff 

> Clearance racks 

> My favorite childhood books 

> Growing and learning in my walk with Christ 

Highlights of the Week

>1<
We've been enjoying our new pellet stove this week. Such a cozy, blanket-and-sock feeling. Taking my reading or handwork out to the living room is much more fun.

>2<
Deciding to branch out into embroidery patterns, and whipping out the first design in no time. I'm still trying to figure out what quote I want to go with it, but if all goes well I hope to be putting it up in the shop soon!







>3<
Having my uncle here for the week has made everything a little more enjoyable. He's mainly here to go up to the mountain when my brother goes snowboarding, but he is just fun to have around all the time.

>4<
My dress for the upcoming ball is coming along nicely, and the embroidery is almost complete! I think...I still haven't decided if I want to do the back of the collar or not, but the front is almost complete! Then there will be a few things like hemming to do, and it will be ready to go!

>5<
Yesterday my sister went and bought a puppy. His is an Australian Shepherd/Corgi mix, and the fluffiest fluff you have ever seen. Georgie decided to name him Watson, and he has been the darling of the house since he got here. Honestly, life would be pretty dull without puppies!






What made you happy this week? Also, would you be interested in re-attempting a Pinterest Challenge? I'm thinking another one towards the end of the month would be a fun thing, yes?

Little Things

Lucia is having a fun  photo challenge and as I'm not hosting my own challenge anymore I thought this would be a fun one to participate in! Her theme for this month is "little things", and I immediately decided to snap these two shots.

This is my entry for Lucia's challenge!

One little thing I enjoy is being able to curl up and read a book. I don't take advantage of this nearly as often as I should, but it is so comfortable when I do! Cozying up with a book seems like such a little thing to us, but then I remember the thousands of people in the world who don't have any books at all, and I realize it is not a little thing at all.




My second little thing is one of my Christmas presents. A darling little keychain in the shape of one of the cutest looking vehicles ever!

In Which I Share about Books, Etsy Shops, and Thoughts for a New Blog Design

>>I finished reading Sense & Sensibility. It was so good to discuss it with friends and to look at it a whole lot more deeply than ever before! If you have never been a part of a book club or class of some kind, I definitely recommend it. As for Sense and Sensibility, it has grown a little dearer, and a little more understood.

                                                                         Source: en.wikipedia.org via Kirana on Pinterest

>>For the same British Literature class that I mentioned above, I have just started reading Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens. I'm only on chapter fourteen, but already I'm truly enjoying it! There has been much walking about in the streets of London, and discovering of people in darkish, hidden alleys. For some reason that is one point of the novel that is greatly intriguing me at this moment.

>>Prayers would be appreciated for my dear friend Hannah and her family. Her little brother, Noah is quite sick and in the hospital right now. Updates can be found at the blog by clicking the button below.







>>Turris, my NaNo novel just hit 15,000 words yesterday. I'm slowly making my way up the word count ladder, excitedly reaching each new point in the plot. It's interesting to note that a video game is playing a major part! Playing solitaire on my computer when I'm supposed to be writing is also playing a major part.

>>I have seen this artists work before, but I just found her Etsy shop and have fallen in absolute love! Theaterclouds takes gorgeous and whimsical 3D photographs using her own artwork. Stunning! Definitely go check out her shop. Oh, and you have to see my favorite print in her shop, "Take me where I want to go".

>>Service to others has been a topic that has been popping up in my mind all year long, but especially right now, as I'm doing my best to help serve some of my family members with a project. Being a servant is not something I'm particularly good at, but I'm learning a lot, and trying to practice more every day.

                                                                               Source: flickr.com via Eyebright on Pinterest

>>I have to admit, I am once again contemplating a newer, cleaner blog design. Something along the lines of Pastor's Girls's Ponderings or Beautiful Blank Pages? What do you think?


What are some of your thoughts?

Gone With the Wind

I have to admit to feeling really overwhelmed right now. After church got out, I checked my phone to find a message from some family members who live a ways off. It turns out they need some help with a big project, and I was one of the first people to come to mind.

I have to say that my parents and I pretty much jumped on the idea, since I have don't have a lot going on here at home right now. I won't be able to host knitting night, and will miss my British Literature class which I do regret greatly, but I am here to serve and here is a perfect opportunity!

Today started out as any other Sunday, with the expectations of any other week. I went to church and was incredibly blessed by the sharing and teaching. Now I am washing clothes and trying to mentally prepare myself for packing up and leaving in such a short amount of time.  I will be gone for a week or two. I feel sure this calls for some Jane Austen reading, so I'll have to be sure and bring her along.

I will be bringing my computer along as well, so you might see me around on Twitter or something. Friends, feel free to shoot me emails!  I would also appreciate your prayers that I might have a servants heart and will be extremely helpful and useful in this project, not only practically, but also to be encouraging and to have a good time while doing it. 

One other note, at this point I do plan on doing NaNoWriMo in November, so I will also have to be working on scraping up some kind of plot! 

My Favorite Breakfast (Currently!)

All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.  ~John Gunther

My breakfast the last few days has felt rather leisurely, and I think it's partly because you can't help but feel relaxed when eating peaches with sugar, and bagels with cream cheese. It's a great way to start the day!

Kitties and Knitting

They just seem to go together.

Vacuuming, Lions, and Good News

I had just finished reading "Do Hard Things" and felt ready to change the world, even if it meant vacuuming the carpet first. Which it did. I hadn't done it in over a week, and it seemed like there was crumbs everywhere. Actually, I rather enjoy vacuuming the carpet anyway, so it wasn't the actual act that was hard, it is being faithful in doing my job on a regular basis that is difficult.

I cleaned out the filter, and was walking back to the vacuum when I saw my little brother playing with his legos. Nothing out of the ordinary there. He would play with his legos all day long if we let him, and although legos aren't bad, we don't want him to focus on just that one thing. So I grabbed a color book and some pencils and plopped him down at the table to begin his coloring adventures, and was about to happily go back to my vacuuming when Mommy spoke up.

"Since you guys are studying the ear right now in school, why don't you find him a picture of an ear to color?"

No big deal, right? Wrong. The problem was not with finding an ear to color, but rather with my attitude. Find a picture of the ear was way more work then I had originally intended to do for this whole coloring thing. My plan had been quick and simple, this plan was going to take time.

Immediately I started huffing my way to the bookshelf to look for the anatomy color book. I huffed as I flipped through to the ear, and I huffed when the printer had to do some preparation before I could use it.  Finally, I was able to plop down a copy of the ear and go back to my vacuum.

The bad news is that the good intentions were in ruins. The unnecessary attitude seemed to make everything else fall flat.

The devil will seek anyway he can to bring us down. Even if it means using good intentions. Especially if it means using good intentions. If he can sneak in there and attack when we aren't looking for him, then his raid will be all the more successful.

1 Peter 5:8

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour...

That's the bad news that sounds like it's straight out of a nightmare, right? Here's the good news:

Romans 6:14

For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

 Keep walking with the Lord, and seeking His counsel; be sober and vigilant. Especially when you think you're doing all right, and even in the little things of life.

{lately}

I have to admit I love the fill in the blanks kind of posts, and so here's a simple one inspired by Abbey via Danielle.

{reading} Evidence Not Seen, A woman's miraculous faith in the jungles of World War II
{listening} The family getting ready for a great day!
{drinking} Just water.
{eating} French toast, but no gummi bears, because we ate them all two days ago.
{anticipating} Spending the day with my Daddy!
{loving} Watching black & white movies with Georgie.
{looking} Not too far ahead, and enjoying the days that flying by right now.
{inspired by} The book I have been reading that I mentioned above. The story of Darlene Diebler Rose is inspiring in so many ways. The courage and faith that she and her friends had, and of course the many, MANY miracles that the Lord blessed them with. Truly incredible.

It's a Forever-Change

In a few short days I will be escorted home by my loving family. As in, home. My home. The bit of land in the world that I will forever consider as the place where I grew up, and the place I love.

It will be a change, and in some ways a big change. I'm not going home to the same house that I have known. I've never lived in this house before. I'm not going home to be doing the same things that I've done before, as I will be getting a job, doing activities, driving myself around in my own car, and so forth.  I'm certainly not going to be eating the same food as I have known, as my family is on a special diet that you can read more about on my Mom's blog, Sagerat's Scribbles.

As I've thought of some of these things, getting a job, a new diet, and so forth and so on, they have worried me incessantly. If any of you know me at all, you'll know that I am a major worry wart. A diet? Well, how long does the diet go for? What kind of foods are allowed on it? Is pizza? Because I love pizza and I don't really want to completely give that up. What about lasagna?

Sometimes I am excited about getting job, and it will be exciting! Worrying gets to me though. What if my family goes on a trip and I have to miss out because of my job? What if I am asked to do something that is really hard for me? What if I mess up?

I know that some of these things sound silly. Ridiculously silly in some cases. Obviously, I need to remember:

"Cast your burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved." ~ Psalm 55:22

The biggest thing that has frightened me about some of these things is that they represent a forever-change, in a sense. Do you know what I mean by that? To me, a forever-change is a change that will be long-term. It may not really be for forever, but it sure seems like it. A forever-change is something that you won't be able to get out of easily, once you start.

Usually, the goal of a diet is to retrain your body to eat less and enjoy the right kinds of foods. Generally this does not involve pizza. How could anyone not eat pizza for the rest of their life? Another thing that I have experienced in this diet is that so far it is very limited and I really don't like being limited.

Using my other example, I actually have yet to enter the work-force. Granted I am signed up as a Pampered Chef consultant, but with the way that is going, I feel like it's not a real job. If I get a real job, it will be a forever-change, in a way. I'll have to learn that I'm going to miss out on some things. I'll have to learn that I will make mistakes, and I'll have to learn from them.  Once I start, there won't be any turning back.

It took me a while to realize that this is one of the root problems with a lot of my fears. When my sister and I were little we didn't like change. When we learned we couldn't ride in the shopping cart anymore, we were devastated. When they would change the characters in our favorite TV show, Zoom, we were angry. Our Mother would generally state that her children hated change. She wasn't necessarily proud of that fact, she was just making a statement. 

Then I thought I had mostly grown out of it.  At least, to a normal standpoint. Everyone has their ideas of what should or shouldn't change. As I got closer to moving home, just a few weeks ago, I realized that I hadn't changed (and what else is new?). That one of my root fears is actually just that. The fear of change. Of forever-change.

The thought that quickly flashed through my mind, was that if I wasn't a Christian already, then I would have a very hard time becoming one, because that my friends, is a forever-change in the exact and literal meaning of the words.

Wow. Wait a minute. Did I really just say that?  Well, it's true. I am one of those people who wants absolute control over what is going on. It may not seem like it sometimes, but I am a very controlling person. Christianity is a loss of control. 

"He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it."                ~ Matthew 10:39

Becoming a Christian is the ultimate forever-change, friends. It means giving up my control and letting someone else take over. I became a Christian quite a few years ago, but I guess I still needed to learn that loving Christ was the best change that I ever made, especially when He can help me make it through those petty, everyday changes. 

What changes are you facing right now, and what helps you to overcome your fear of them? How would you define "forever-change"? Which of God's promises help you when you are worried?

10 Ways to Procrastinate

1. Find new blogs to follow.
2. Check Buzz a million times to see if Laura, Sam, or Pip has posted anything new.
3. Learn to sew a new quilt block.
4. Write a blog post about procrastinating.
5. Convince myself that learning a new skill, or way of doing things, is just as important as whatever it was I was supposed to be doing in the first place.
6. Play computer games.
7. Take a four mile walk.
8. Read a book.
9. Take a nap.
10. Dream up characters for a novel.

Creative Writing Prompts #108.

Thoughts of Spring! Or Not...

My Georgie and Laura both participated in the Thoughts of Spring Blog Party, and it looked like fun!  So here are my answers to the questions, but without any pictures like the others did.  Also, I'm not really sure how these questions relate to a Thoughts of Spring blog party, but they are pretty good questions nonetheless! I hope you enjoy!

How would people describe your personality? (If they could only use ONE word.) Are they right?

Wow, this one is a little bit hard, methinks.  If people could only use one word to describe me, I think it would be "vibrant".  Although it depends on if they are thinking positively or not.  I could also be described as "bossy".

What celebrity/celebrities would create a “Star-Struck” feeling if you saw them in real life?

Bing Crosby.  Definitely.  Him, and maybe...Sean Connery. Although I wouldn't really want to meet Sean Connery in real life. So there.

Who is your favorite blogger? Why?

My favorite blogger? Yikes, that's another tough one.  Alright, I'll answer it if we all understand that this is only two of my favorite bloggers. ;)  The first one is Emily Rose from Simply Vintagegirl.  Her photographs, crafts, and general appreciation for beautiful things inspire me. 


The second one is Beth from In Word.  She doesn't post very often, but when she does it's funny, poignant, or so downright awesome that it's a wonder we don't all die of coolness overload.  Yep, I think that's about it.

What is your comfort food/drink?

Eheh...does water count?  I'm not too crazy about hot drinks, and although juice and pop is good, nothing beats a glass of cold water.

Be brave – tell us something very random and weird about yourself.

Although I understand that I have not really thought this through, I have thought it would be kind of cool to be a trucker.  Well, you did ask, after all.

Do you have a strong desire to do something you’ve never done? What is it?

I would like to play Anne of Green Gables in a play someday.  Not because I'm a good actress, or want to be an actress, but just because I think it would be fun.  Maybe the red hair? ;)

Movies: Action, Drama, Romantic Comedy, Documentary, Comedy? What are your favorite genres?

I like: Action, Drama, Romantic Comedy, Documentary, and Comedy. A smattering of everything is pretty nice, although I don't like everything in each category.

Books: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Romance, Biographies, True Stories, Self-Help, Devotional/Study? What are your favorite types of reading material?

My favorite types of reading material consists of anything that inspires me in any way, shape, or form.  If that is any of the categories that are listed above then that's awesome!  This is basically the same answer as the movies.

Music: Funk, Rock, Country, Jazz, Classical, Film Score, Blues, Classic Rock, Crooner, Alternative, Heavy Metal, Techno? What are your favorite types?

Here, I am a little more picky.  I definitely enjoy a few Country songs, and a lot of Classical pieces.  Film scores are inspiring, as well as Soundtracks, Gospel, Hymns, and the occasional OLD popular song.

If you inherited a million dollars, what is the first thing you would do with your money?

The selfish answer is...I would travel to Europe.  In reality, I would put it into my bank account.

Name one weakness of yours (confession is good for the soul).

I think that I am a rather shallow person.  I pretend to be oh so knowledgeable and discerning, but in truth, I don't usually see past the material things.  It's a shortcoming that I know I must work to overcome.

If you could live anywhere at all (and take all your loved ones with you), where would you go?

It would be a toss-up between Europe (But I guess I wouldn't really want to live in Europe), and Chile.  Yes, Chile.

Strange Talent? Can you juggle basketballs, put your legs behind your head or perform some other strange feat?

I can play MarioKart Wii upside down.  Or at least I used to be able to.  My siblings were a little annoyed with me, and it usually made me dizzy, but since I can't whistle I have to be able to do something!

What’s something you consider yourself to be good at? (Don’t worry, it’s not bragging, it’s acknowledging a God given gift).

Crafts.  Although I'm not super good at coming up with brilliant ideas out of thin air, I can execute an already thought of idea with ease and a measure of creativity. 

What is one of your favorite things to catch a whiff of? 

Rain, and Italian food.

When you leave a social gathering, do you wish: You would have talked more or You would have talked less? 

Sometimes both.  More often than not is is the latter, simply because I don't think before I speak.  The former would be more desirable.

If money wasn’t a factor, what stores would you shop in?

Christopher & Banks, Best Buy, and any yarn store that's close enough to get to.

What is your greatest fear or strange phobia?

I'm afraid of missing out on things that are going on.  I'm also afraid of being alone, I guess.  Although I don't mind being alone, I wouldn't want it permanently.

What is your greatest accomplishment?

Raising $5,000 to go to Europe?  Graduating from homeschool highschool?  Saying yes to a small child, instead of a lazy no?  There's probably a few.

What are your favorite animals?

Cats, cats, cats. Definitely cats.  I also like otters and hedgehogs.

Are you a hopeless romantic?

Heh, probably.

What movie or book character can you most relate to?

 Katherine from Stepping Heavenward.  She was probably written to be just like girls, but I'll risk sounding cliche and say that it seems like she was written just for me.

Lace on a Wet Foam Block and Other Tales of Crafting

Life seems kind of...well, like life, right now.  I wouldn't say that life is like a chair of bowlies, but things keep moving despite me, who is currently a stick-in-the-mud.  I'm sick.

I have been working like crazy on a conglomeration of projects.  The picture above is actually a sneak peek of one of those, which I am VERY excited about, and is currently being blocked on some foam puzzle pieces. (Hey, a knitter has to do what a knitter has to do!)

For another project, I have been hired to crochet two baby blankets for twins, and I am a *smidgen* away from being done with the pink one.  Yay!  Now I just have to finish the blue one before I get home next week!

The reason I am going home next week, is because one of my good friends is hosting a homeschool, historical ball!  I really wanted to go last year, but being clear across the U.S. was a little bit of an obstacle.  This year, although I live in a different state, I'm ready for it! I am going to wear a pretty lace dress that I have. It's not historical, by any means, but it will be pretty and special enough to wear to the ball, I guess.

I've been sewing on a rather large project recently, and then occasionally trying to work on stuff for Classic Kniterature, but it's a little hard when there are so many other pressing projects to be worked on!  Ah well, all things will work out eventually.

Anyhoo, that's what I'm about lately, so if you drop by, don't be surprised if you see me furiously crocheting/knitting/sewing away, or at least bumming around with a tissue box.

What projects have YOU been working on lately?

To Read Or Not To Read...Read!

My sister and several other people have posted lists of their favorite books and movies of 2010, but as I have a horrible memory, and apparently didn't record reading more than eight books in that year, I will pass on that kind of post.

What I would like to post, however, is a list of books that I plan on reading in 2011.  Actually, I have set myself the goal of reading more than I apparently read in 2008, which according to my Goodreads account, was 65.  This list will help me get started.

1. At Home in Mitford
2. Foxe's Book of Martyrs
3. Bleak House
4. Design-it, Knit it
5. Look Unto Me: The Devotions of Charles Spurgeon
6. A Christmas Carol
7. Nickolas Nickelby
8. Oliver Twist
9. The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Finally, here are a few that I need to finish (and will probably count as books that I read in 2011. Hehe!).

• Journey to the Center of the Earth
• Sweater Quest
• A Tale of Two Cities
• Unveiling Islam

As I said, this is just a start.  I have a lot of reading to do!

My Awesome Year in Review!

Well, here it is, the new year.  Yet, I'm not terribly excited.  I'm not sure why, but I guess I forgot about New Years, that it is a celebration, and that a new year with no mistakes in it yet is on it's way.  I didn't make any resolutions, although I could very easily throw a few out there.  I'm afraid they wouldn't be very...heartfelt, though.

Instead, I would like to recap what has happened to me and my family in the last year.  It has been utterly amazing, and I still can't believe it really happened in such a short space of time.

• We went on a family trip to Cincinnati and had great fun, although we weren't convinced that it would make a perfect family vacation spot. 

• We said goodbye to all of our newfound friends in Kentucky, people we had only known for not even a year, packed up all of our stuff, and headed out west again.
• We were fortunate enough to be able to visit our dear Sam and her family again on our way! As I have said before, that was definitely a highlight of our adventurous trek.

• We moved to Idaho.
• We cleared out a heap of Greasewood to make a nice yard for our motorhome.

• I moved in with my cousin, another friend, and their foster-child, as well as seven Schnauzers.

• I helped to build a completely covered porch, and did a lot of work on it!
• I traveled to Astoria with my Great Aunt.

• We (as an extended family) went camping.
• Then (as a single family), we went to the coast!

    

• I got my first car!
• I hugged my kitty.

• I went camping again, and had a blast.
• Pip, SmartyJones, and I went to a historical martial arts demonstration/competition and enjoyed our silly selves to the max.
• I have been learning to trust.
• I traveled to Reno, Carson City, and Virgina City (Nevada).

• I became a Pampered Chef Consultant.
• I bought my first really, truly, expensive yarn. It was originally $12 something, and it was in the clearance bin, plus I got 40% off.  I gave it away at Christmas time, because I couldn't decide what to do with it!
• I came up with an idea for my handcraft business.

So, that's it in a nutshell.  Actually, now that I get to the bottom of this post, I have come up with a resolution. I need to blog more!  I love blogging so much, but my mind almost always draws a blank. *sigh*

Happy New Year, my dear friends and companions!  Blessings!

My Bug

I've been meaning to post about my birthday present for quite some time now, and just finally got around to it, and the internet finally cooperated!  

For my birthday, I got my very first car, a 1971 Volkswagon Bug. Was I thrilled? You bet.  I had to learn to drive a stick, but it's been worth it, because I love that little bug.

Her name is Etsy, by the way. Inspired by the license plate which says "ETZ".  We thought it was appropriate.

She doesn't like going up hills, but speeds along like a vintage dream when on level ground. Oh, and Celtic Thunder is the perfect music for cruising. I've decided their "Appalachian Round Up" is Etsy's theme song.  

I love all of the vintage-y-ness that this bug seems. I love it's wacky color, I love it's cute tires, I love it's big steering wheel, I love the little metal strip that runs down it's side, and I love the way it makes people happy.

Oh yes, did I tell you? Or did you already know? Bugs make people smile.

Bronco's Yarn...Not!

Ok, so the title may be a bit odd or misleading, especially since I dislike sports.  However, I do like yarn, and on Thursday last, when I went to the Local Yarn Shop (LYS), I really wanted to buy something. Anything. Even if it was something small.  For those of you who don't know, LYS can be somewhat expensive.

So, I looked around, and finally settled on the clearance shelf, which was small, but there, right on top, rested a cute skein of orange and blue yarn! I snatched it up, with less grace than a lioness grabbing her dinner, and checked the price tag like a miser. $7. I checked the yardage like a dutiful bargain hunter. 350 yds. Well, that's pretty good.

Orginally this lovely gem was $24 and I got it for less than $7 because it was also %40 off! Yes, it was a good day. Add to that the fact that I got Fiddler on the Roof at the thrift store, in lovely condition, and I was one happy girl.

Now, alas I must figure out what I want to do with it! I was so dazzled by the color combinations, that I didn't realize that it was a little more variegated than like. Not to mention that it does look a little bit more like a college, sports, team's colors. So, do you know of any good patterns for a lovely variegated yarn? I'm thinkin' socks.

Socks are nice.

I will Praise You in this Storm

The title of this post comes from a Casting Crowns song. I'm not super crazy about Casting Crowns, but I do enjoy some of their songs, and this is one of them. It says that even in the storms, we can praise Him, even when the storms don't stop but keep going on, that He keeps going on with us.

I'm not in a storm, but sometimes it feels like the day is overcast (Emotions can be deceiving!). I still need to remember that He is with me, and that He has put me here, and perhaps I am meant find out what I am supposed to learn from this particular type of weather.

Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.
Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.   Psalm 107:28-30

Sometimes He may calm the storm, but when we wipe the rain from our eyes we find that we are not where we thought we were or expected to be, and He brings us to a place of rest anyway. God knows what He's doing. He knows where we are, and where we need to be.

The thing to remember is this: God is with us no matter what. Are we with God, no matter what? No matter how bright the sky is, no matter how dark the day, HE is with us.

New Graphics Page

So, yes, I like the millions of other young, wanna-be graphics/web designers out there, have created a graphics page on my blog. Don't get me wrong, because I think it's awesome, and I love grabbing the graphics that others have created!

Now, you can grab graphics from me! Just look up at the navigation bar, and see where it says "Graphics"? Click that. Then pick what you want, and put it on your blog. It's easy. It's simple. It's fast.

And I'm happy!