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Saturday, April 30, 2011

A Few Things Before I Unplug for the Day

Tomorrow is Sunday, and I'm going to do my best to "unplug" from the interwebs. It will take a great amount of effort, but I want to do this. My reasons have been listed a few posts ago.

So, since it's Saturday night, here goes...

First, I'm reaching the home stretch of my Irish Chain.

I had a little meltdown last night, as I found that I was missing five blocks I thought I had. (I am doing quilt as you go) And the worst of it was, I tried my hardest to find more of the fabric I used, but two Walmarts in the area didn't have it any more. The quilt is really a good size as it is, but SR and I wanted it large enough to tuck under the pillows and fold back over them because we are going to use it just like a spread. What was I to do?? Or worra worra worra. I was blessed enough a while back, to have bought an extra yard and a half of the dark color, (God at work) and I thought I would figure something out using it. I went to bed all in a tither, and God spoke to me in His Still Small Voice. He told me what to do, and today I found another fabric that I can add to the dark to finish it up. No, there won't be more blocks, but I have a plan. Stay tuned.

Ok, you Sewing Veterans, I have a question for you. Since I began to get serious about my sewing, my thumbs and index fingers are sore, dry, peeling and split. Even to the point of bleeding. And I haven't been hand quilting either. Any suggestions?

I visited the cemetery today. It's been five months since my Mom left to join my Dad with the Lord. For a long while, I would cry when I was at the graveside, but otherwise, I was doing pretty well, for the most part. I have mourned, but about two weeks ago, I began to really grieve. I'm told this is normal for someone who was a caretaker. Thing is, I'm grieving for my Dad and my grandparents. Oh, I miss my mother, and mourn her too, but this grief it focused on them more. I can barely talk about it without crying....well, no I can't talk about it without crying. I sure hope and pray the intensity lessens soon. It's really cramping my style. *wink*

Next, I have to end the week with a video of my joy. He's reaching for something he knows he's not supposed to have. Funny kid.

As for May for Me tomorrow...the unplugging is my start. But until after LMW's first birthday party next Saturday, I won't really be able to focus on me much. The rest of you, PARTY ON!

Friday, April 29, 2011

May For Me Extra

Marcia is giving away these bee-you-tee-ful note cards in honor of May for Me.

Aren't they gorgeous? Just the thing to send a line or two to someone special. Flip on over to her page and check it out.

A Head Start

Ok, here is one of my May for Me items. I wanted to do a little creative gardening. And even though it's not May yet, and not much, it qualifies to me. It's pretty much all I can do on my own, and although he will help, my husband is really not into the gardening thing, so I have to keep it simple.

I'd planned to put a Crepe Myrtle here. But, when I found this Oleander, on sale for $10.00 no less, I changed my plan. And I really like how it looks.

You can see in the background that I've also planted some Marigolds and Periwinkles. You may have to look hard to find them, since they are very small right now. Last year, the periwinkles were amazing in this bed. First time I ever had a really good result. So, I tried to find the same kind again this year. I hope I succeeded. Maybe that Miracle Grow Garden Soil I put around them will help. *wink*

I bought myself a pretty garden flag, and some fresh mulch, and now it's looking much better in the front. Gotta start on the back now, before the rain sets in again. Storms are expected again this weekend.

My heart goes out to all the folks in AL that lost their home or a loved one. I saw a news report of a woman whose baby was whipped away by the tornado. They found him in someone else's yard, and the mother decided to donate his organs, since she was an organ recipient. It's so heart wrenching. I'm praying for those folks. May God comfort them as only He can.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

May for Me Revision Addendum

Heather has a wonderful idea to UPLUG! Everyone has mentioned it, and I checked her out again. (I follow her already) It's a great idea and I want to try it. I'm not going to commit to being 100%, but I'm going to give it a shot. I just have to figure out what days to do it....

Go check her out if you haven't already and let me know what you think.

A May for Me Revision

Ok, one of my May for Me things was to start an online Bible study. And another was to relax. These two things don't go hand in hand in my world right now. So, instead of doing it online, I'm going to do something offline.

I've been spending WAY too much time on the computer. Time I should be in my Bible. Time I should be sewing, time, time time. I find myself sitting with my chin propped in my hand, just sitting there looking at insignificant things. I catch myself wanting to check my email countless times a day. So, I decided to spend less time on this thing and that means, no online Bible study. I'll find something I can do in the quiet moments of my day. I read Dr. Stanley's daily devotional, and rush through it, and I feel bad about that because I'm always in a rush! . So, I'm going to stop rushing, (one of my other May for Me items) and find something I can relax and pay attention to. Wish me luck!