LAYLA

I love my Layla, don't ya think she looks extra smart today?
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Here is my favorite one. I just love the felting.
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KNITTING

I have been busy knitting and felting some really cute purses. Right now I'm working on a shawl, some pedi-socks, yet another shawl and a scribble lace scarf. I can never work on only ONE thing. Oh and add to the list mittlets, these are so fun to make! Will have to add pictures!
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Springtime

Ohhhhh Spring is almost here, the wild roses will be filling the air with intoxication soon. The dandelions will be smiling and ready to be picked for dandelion jelly. I am excited and so ready for some Springtime. Isn't it a wonderful time of year in Southern Indiana? Renewal, that's what springtime is for.

GOD IS IN CONTROL

I will say snow is very beautiful. God designs each flake with precision and thought, He doesn't just scoop it up from His freezer and throw it down by the handfuls thoughtlessly. I believe it's a deliberate thought and action, planned out. Not that He has to plan, or not that it is any effort for Him whatsoever. The thought and planning of it is His perfection of His art. Another snow storm on it's way here, and God is in control. No, I won't complain. Because my God IS in control, and He is the ultimate weatherman, so no complaints from me. Thank you God for whatever picture you paint, and whatever color you choose to paint it with. I only ask that you help me to see the beauty in the whole picture, and not just the parts I like most. I give You praise, for You are worthy. (Cara Winship took this picture on her way to London KY, God parting the skys) Amazing photo.

FOREVER FRIEND

A friend is one who is always the same,

and accepts you with every fault.

She's someone who whispers your name in prayer,

no matter your time apart.

She's the one you can tell anything to,

and know your secret is safe.

Not only held in confidence,

but guarded with prayer and grace.

Years can't erase the bond that's held,

these childhood friends together.

Even time can't seperate these two souls,

for their friendship is forever.

Two young girls now Godly women,

it's a union heaven sent.

Two hearts intertwined many years ago,

still today are "forever friends".

---Mikki Jo Howard

To Debbie my BFF, you are indeed my "forever friend". I love you girl!!!

PURE IN HEART

I was looking at my favorite teacup today. It's my special cup I use when I'm having a quiet time, with a nice warm cup of herbal tea. It's very precious to me. The chipped and cracked teacup may look hideous, but to me it's priceless. You see, I have my grandmother's old sugar bowl, and while on a trip to KY. I found this worn teacup, that matched grandma's sugar bowl perfectly, with the same identical pattern. To me, I'd found a treasure, while everyone else passed it on by, because it was chipped, cracked and stained. If company came over and I was to serve them with the best china in the house, they would be served with this cup. I'm sure the person would think they were being treated terribly, being served with such a thing. And I'm sure they would think me to be a rude and ill-mannered person. I think sometimes we are offended by clumsy gestures of courtesy. Sometimes we judge someone by how they look on the outside, knowing full well that God sees the heart and it's intent. How many blessings have we scoffed at, or refused because we have such good "I-sight"? Matthew 5:8 says "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Psalm 24:3-4 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who shall stand in his holy place? 4) He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. Who are we to decide if God's blessings appear acceptable? Who are we to decide what package they will come wrapped in? Let's borrow a Psalm, a prayer of cleansing. Psalm 51:9-11 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy Holy Spirit from me. Lord, teach us to accept thy blessings with a pure heart.