Sale?

I'm not sure what to ask for this blanket but I thought I would post it.  It would fit an eight inch doll or teddy bear.  Let me know if you guys are interested.

People

   People come into life for many different reasons.  Some are there to stay no matter the distance while others come into your life to teach lessons that are often difficult or painful to learn.  These people come and go but leave a lasting impression.
   Often people come into my life to remind me that we are here to love and serve each other.  Opportunities for service rarely come when it is convenient for us.  Often people know how to serve but have no idea how to be on the receiving end.  In my experience this takes humility.  The people we help and those who help us can stay around and a friendship develops or they can be here and gone quickly.  Sometimes we all need a reminder that the people we encounter shape who we become.  So with that in mind, to the people who love me unconditionally, Thank you.  You have shown me how to love.  To the people who hurt me, thank you as well.  You made me a stronger person so I can withstand more.  To my family and friends and anyone else here for the long haul.  I love you.

What I have been up too.

These pictures are of projects I finished recently.  I have a couple more projects that are in the works as well.  I have started making doll sized blankets in hopes of selling them.  Please let me know what you guys think.

Going Home.

   Soon we will be home for a visit.  I may not want to come back.  It's funny how as children we rush time because we can't wait to grow up.  We have no idea how fast time really is going.  Now that I am older, I would give anything to slow time down.  I have this frantic feeling that we are speeding toward unavoidable pain and heartache as we begin to lose people we love.   I thank God for the assurance that this life is not the end!
    As a parent, I want to leave something wonderful in this world for my son to hold on to because I won't be here forever.  I think we all want that for our kids. I want him to have close relationships with extended family as well as many other wonderful things.  I want him to really be a kid and enjoy things around him.  I want to fill his childhood with memories that won't fade.
     Back to going home.  For the last year, we have been in a situation where we don't have family around and I am not used to that.  It will be wonderful to visit with everyone.  We have some wonderful things planned and I promise I will post pictures.  As soon as our main computer is working,  There will be many pictures!

An Update on Bella

   A while ago, I posted a blog entry about a little rescue we had for a year.  Her name is Bella.  We miss her very much.  We made the choice to give her up because she bit Jonathan.  We have no doubt that we made the right decision but we still worried about her.  Anyway we were told that a couple without children fell in love with her.  All she had to do was roll over in Bella fashion for a belly rub.  I doubt her new family will ever see this, but I hope they love her like we do.  Be a good girl Bella!

Mother's day

I have been reflecting on what it means to be a mother.  During a recent conversation, I was made aware of my many faults.  I realize, in spite of these imperfections, that I have an amazing little boy.  Being a mom is harder today than ever before.  I believe that every mother wants to raise a child that will thrive in this world.  In order to make that happen, I have made up my mind to teach my son to be polite when others are not.

Chidren need to figure out that the world does not owe them.  The only way to get anything out of this world is to work hard for it.  Too many people think that they are intitled to something they have not earned.

  Every action has a consequence.  Sometimes these consequences are good and sometimes they aren't.  Through out life, seemingly simple choices can have lasting effects.  I see it all the time.  People no longer look both ways when they cross a street. As a result they can get hurt.   People text while they drive.  A split second when attention isn't where it should be and life can be changed.  

This is one that happened right in front of me many years ago.  My mom's best friend was on her way to pick her kids up from a youth activity at church.  Because a young man choose to drive under the influence, she never made it.  She was killed on impact.  That young man had no idea when he got into his car that night his actions would cost two children their mom.

Life is never fair.  It is up to us to teach by example.  Take what we have been given and make the best of it.  Happy Mother's day.