Psalm 4 Part 2, Fiber Fun, Literary Life, Finding Joy

Hello There,

Well, we had an unusual week that cumulated in an unplanned, five day trip to San Antonio.  This was not a pleasure trip, but we did manage to squeeze in a quick trip to the Mercado that is close to the Riverwalk.    

I'm looking forward to settling back into a routine.  I'm so happy to be home, I wish I could give my whole home a big hug.  Dorothy, from the Wizard of Oz, was correct in saying, "There's no place like home!"

Take good care and, as Daddy used to say, 

"Make memories; it's later than you think."

HERE'S A WORD

Here is a supplemental insight I gained from Psalm 4. I pray it blesses you as much, or more, than it blessed me.  

Psalm 4 ^a

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

1Answer me when I call to you,

my righteous God.

Give me relief from my distress;

have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

2How long will you people turn my glory into shame?

How long will you love delusions and seek false gods ^b c

3Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself;

the Lord hears when I call to him.

4Tremble and ^d do not sin;

when you are on your beds,

search your hearts and be silent.

5Offer the sacrifices of the righteous

and trust in the Lord.

6Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”

Let the light of your face shine on us.

7Fill my heart with joy

when their grain and new wine abound.

8In peace I will lie down and sleep,

for you alone, Lord,

make me dwell in safety.

As you may have read in my last post, Psalm 4 was jammed packed with blessings and encouragement!  As I re-read Psalm 4, verse 7a popped out to me as such a precious promise.   Oh yes, LORD, please fill our hearts with joy - with Your joy that we may be strengthened! (Nehemmiah 8:10).  Regardless of whatever we are facing, let us lean into His arms, His love and His joy that we may find the strength it offers all of us.  

Please know this:  

You are loved.  You are not alone.  You are being lovingly prayed for.

FIBER FUN

I broke down my "To Dos" into three categories:  Finish, Focus, Prep/make a kit, and Be Kind = Soft Deadlines.  FoF represents the Fields of Fancy BOM, which I'm doing with Liberty of London Tana Lawn fabrics.  FBF represents the Flower Box Friends BOM

Last Week's List

1.  Finish

 - no finishes planned

2.  Focus - 

- FoF BOM:  finish binding one hexie and start appliquéing the next Not done.  

- Gengar cross stitch - fingers crossed - finish another 15%  Done!  I'm so excited! Now that all the stitcheries are finished, they can finally be turned into ornaments for my grandchilren.   UPDATE:  This pattern by Chaos Kitten Crafting is here on her Etsy page.  

Even Chole kept me company as I worked.  

- QAYG quilt - continue to find the loose joining stitches and reinforce them; this will take a bit to finish not touched

- FBF:   I'll be picking up this BOM at a later date

- Disappearing Nine-Patch:  start making the blocks Done!  The squares have been stitched in rows and pressed.    

3.   Prepare/make a kit

- continue re-organzing my sewing room Done!  My mind is spinning with UFOs to be completed,  new projects to finish and new skills to develop!

4. Be kind = Soft Deadlines - which are good for my mental health!

This Week's goals

1.  Finish

 - Finally complete the 2025 ornaments for my grandchildren!  

2.  Focus - 

- FoF BOM:  finish binding one hexie and start appliquéing the next 

- QAYG quilt - continue to find the loose joining stitches and reinforce them; this will take a bit to finish

- FBF:   I'll be picking up this BOM at a later date

- Disappearing Nine-Patch:  complete the partial blocks and press them.

3.   Prepare/make a kit

prep the 2026 Christmas Ornament for grandchild #1

4. Be kind = Soft Deadlines - which are good for my mental health!

LITERARY LIFE   

MAILBOX MONDAY - is a gathering place for readers to share books that they added to their shelves or eBook readers the previous week.  Some of these books were recommended by you!  Do you see your reads below?  Thank all of you for sharing!

Here's what I've picked up this week.

ereaderiq.com I'm starting to post these titles on Instagram on the day I acquire them as the deals are short-term.

Finished

***** Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitan is a definite five-star read that has stayed with me.  Napolitano wrote a saga about the lives of four sisters, their love for each other, how their loyalties are tested and the power, the beautiful power of love. Take the time to read the author's note at the end.  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.  Here is this week's prompt:  Describe a wonderful romantic date.  What a prompt, right?  :)  I remember when we lived in Okinawa, my husband and I would sit near the seawall and dream about how life "back in the States" would be for our family.  We were so filled with idealistic hopes and dreams. ocean, the sunset, the two of us...it was really wonderful.  

Here's some memes you might enjoy.

 

Your comments are so appreciated! 

I read each one and will respond by email.

You can also expect a visit from me as well!

Here are the parties I sometimes link up with:  

Sundays

Slow Sunday Stitching @ Kathy's Quilts

Sunday Salon at Readerbuzz

Mondays

Mailbox Monday @ I'd Rather Be At the Beach

Sew and Tell at Melva Loves Scraps

What Are You Reading at The Book Date

Tuesdays

To Do Tuesday posts at Quilt Schmilt

Thursdays

I Like on Thursdays at Not Afraid of Color

Last Week's List

1.  Finish

 - no finishes planned

2.  Focus - 

- FoF BOM:  finish binding one hexie and start appliquéing the next 

- Gengar cross stitch - fingers crossed - finish another 15%  

- QAYG quilt - continue to find the loose joining stitches and reinforce them; this will take a bit to finish

- FBF:   I'll be picking up this BOM at a later date

- Disappearing Nine-Patch:  start making the blocks

3.   Prepare/make a kit

- continue re-organzing my sewing room