Thank you to all who stopped by last week and commented on my grandson's cooking. He was so tickled to read your comments!
After a wonderful two weeks of Spring Break sharing time with my grandkids with their paternal grandpa, it's time to find my rhythm again.
HERE'S A WORD - Faith...broken faith...faltering faith. Here I will share a Scripture about these topics. No judgement, only love.
This week's devotional has been replaced by technological difficulties as well as the sad circumstances in my city.
We had an incident of what's been described as a mass shooting and gang violenced (depending on your view). I'm sure everyone would appreciate your prayers. I ask for your prayers for my city of Las Cruces, NM.
On America's Got Talent, Lola Wilson from Wilson Phillips sang a beautiful song, Rainbow by Kacey Musgraves. If you fast forward the video to 2:52, you'll see Lola singing.
I have to believe there's hope, I just have to believe that. This isn't the time for debates, politics or division. It's the time for grieving, unity.
FIBER FUN
Crochet: During our Spring Break weeks, time for fiber fun has been limited to crocheting the bands and attaching them to the final set of hangers for my daughter.
Hand Embroidery/English Paper Piecing: I am so excited! I finally took the leap on my first sewing subscription box: Intrepid Threads Fields of Fancy! Here's the start block one of I believe are six blocks for month one.
For me, it's quite the splurge and I'm not sure I can keep up every month. Just the same, I've decided to simply enjoy the process.
I've also registered for a second hand stitching BOM.
Be Sew Creative, starting this August our LQS will be hosting Flower Box Friends.
Wish me luck on these projects!
LITERARY LIFE -
CURRENT READS
FINISHED
*****I did not realize Charles Martin is a Christian fiction author, I just knew his Chasing Fireflies was a five-star read. When Crickets Cry is another five star read. The ending surprised me - for obvious reasons if you read it. But also the plot ending...and then there was a "what did Jesus write" moment at the end as well. The plot flowed, the characters are likeable, the twists are many and wisdom is interjected throughout. Highly recommend both the book and the author!
*****I did not realize Charles Martin is a Christian fiction author, I just knew his Chasing Fireflies was a five-star read. When Crickets Cry is another five star read. The ending surprised me - for obvious reasons if you read it. But also the plot ending...and then there was a "what did Jesus write" moment at the end as well. The plot flowed, the characters are likeable, the twists are many and wisdom is interjected throughout. Highly recommend both the book and the author!
*****I tried one of Anne Tyler's books years ago and DNF'd it. But, A Patchwork Planet was a definite 5 star read! The discussion of the elderly, society's view on criminals and the ending - oh that ending! Highly recommend!
FINDING JOY - LeeAnna's I Like on Thursdays at Not Afraid of Color helps me consistently find the joy in every life. She also provides a prompt for us to use.
This week's prompt is: What was it like being the oldest/youngest/middle/only child of the family?
I was the second oldest of four in my birth family. My brothers were "the favored ones", as is common in most Latino families. We were all abused in one form or fashion (or more). Luckily, my parents divorced and my daddy married a wonderful lady. Later I became a "big sister" when my baby sister was born. I had yearned for for a baby sister and here she was! Finally! We are all very close and love each to the moon and back.
I really liked Nancy's from Readerbuzz list of books that inspire her to be a better person.
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| After talking about this post with a friend, she said she is starting a Banned Books Personal Library. I'll be doing the same. |
Rope projects have taken off at my LQS, Be Sew Creative! Aren't these projects lovely?
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Gorgeous stitching. Very admirable slow and steady read and some great looking books you are about to start. All the best.
ReplyDeleteYour weekend with your family sounds special. Glad you've enjoyed it so much.
ReplyDeletePatricia, wow! Your handcrafting is especially beautiful this week. I like the sampler quilt, Pieces in the Garden, so much. I bet you did learn a lot.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that your husband gifted you with an adult book in Spanish to read at your own pace. I have studied and practiced Spanish for more than thirty years, but I feel it slipping away after I retired. Sometimes I will read a little picture book in Spanish, especially with my grandchildren. (I feel I want to share my Spanish with them as neither of their parents speak much.)
A few weeks ago I was reading some resolutions about making gratitude a daily routine and I have been trying to do it too. Your journal is a great idea. I tend to be critical of myself and I thought it would boost my self-confidence.
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy reading! I am beyond just losing my French; I'd say it is gone. I have been watching some French movies lately and can't follow them without closed captioning. I had also thought about watching cartoons, mainly because they speak slower. I hadn't considered a book, but it's a great idea.
Your Pieces in the Garden is lovely and quite the project although the Bee Humble looks more difficult to me. I'm intimidated by applique. Have a great week, I'm looking forward to seeing your progress on these projects.
The Ghost Who Loved Diamonds looks interesting. I hope you enjoy it!
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A Ballad of Love and Glory is on my TBR (although, the English version!) I really enjoyed one of her earlier books so I have great hopes for this one. Have a great week! - Melinda @ A Web of Stories
ReplyDeleteYou have such wonderful projects and a great selection of books to read. The baby sfghan is going to be amazing.
ReplyDeleteCharles Martin is an author I am planning to try sometime this year. I don't read a lot of male authors in general (not intentional) so one of my book goals is to read more male authors this year...so far I am failing, LOL! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI love to see your crafts, that bumble bee square is gorgeous. I love Arroz con Pollo and I bet your mother's recipe is delicious. I hope you have a great week.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Your Pieces in the Garden quilt top!!!! Beautiful! I enjoyed reading all your blog sections!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Crochet! I don't crochet or knit so I appreciate those who do! I think I'll look up some of the books you recommend. And, most of all I'm thankful to God for his presence in my life.
ReplyDeleteGood scripture references as usual. My latest is up:
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Patricia this was such an enjoyable post to read. So cheerful and positive. I really enjoyed seeing the photos of all your lovely projects. Your row quilt is beautiful. Thank you for linking with To Do Tuesday. I hope this week is going as well as last week. 😁 Carol
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the colors and shape of the afghan is precious... love, LeeAnna
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