Treasures From Pat

"Love is the true means by which the world is enjoyed;
our love to others, and others love to us."
T.Traherne

How did I ever get to be such a lucky girl?
I was supposed to pick a birthday gift from Pat's shop back in March but wanted
to "save" the fun for a special time .
The other day was that special time and in the blink of an eye ~
this Treasure arrived at my door!

AND this absolutely amazing cell or card case and charming "Shop Till You Drop" pin

AND all of these other treats including her hand dyed silk ribbon which is the best you will find.

PLEASE DO double click on the photo's so you can see up close the details!!!

The best part is the love that pours out of her work. It makes me cry every time ~ which my husband thinks is very funny ~ in a good way.

Teddi starts to lick me like crazy ~ not knowing they are tears of joy.

One of my favorite quotes reminds me very much of my special friend ~

whom must be rich in all the very best ways ~ if this quote bears any truth ............

Life begets life.

Energy creates energy.

It is by spending ones self that one becomes rich. s.bernhardt

Thanks you Pat Winter for making my life richer by your friendship.

My Heartfelt Thought's About The 2008 Election

No one seems to be talking about the election on the blogs I visit. Since it feels like the GREAT BIG PINK elephant in the room ~ I thought I would jump in with my thoughts.

After much tossing and turning ~ I voted for McCain. However ~ it felt different for me this year.

Normally I would have been glued to the TV but instead I spent the entire day outdoors ~ painting, raking leaves with bearly a thought about what was happening at the polls.

After dinner was made and cleaned up ~ I put on the TV and went back and forth from CNN and ABC.

As it became clear Obama was going to take this one ~ I felt a wave of peace come over me like I've never felt before.

Before I knew it ~ I was cheering for him.

I went to bed last night with such contentment that he had won and also a HUGE burden to keep him and his family in my prayers for protection.

My husband and I didn't have time to discus the election before he left for work but he called me when he was on the road. A big McCain fan ~ he had the same feeling of peace and dare I say joy that Obama indeed had won.

There is no denying what a turning point this is for our African American brothers and sisters.

I loved Woopee Goldberg's (from The View) comment that she felt she could finally put her suitcase down ~ she was home.

I love the point made today that slaves built the White House and now a black man would be walking up the stairs as the President of the United States.

From a child growing up in Maryland where the "N" word was as common as milk or bread ~ I have always hated prejudice.

Now ~ everything feels different. A line has been crossed and there is no going back.

Thank God.

In Memory of 9-11

"Nothing defeats HOPE."

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

I MISS YOU!

I've missed YOU something awful!!!!!
This time in my life has kept me from doing some of the things I love the very most such as blogging, sewing, fussing over my home and spending mindless days in my garden. It has also carried with it many treasures that would have been left undiscovered otherwise.
In the midst of chaos ~ I feel such amazing Peace in the deepest parts of my heart ~ and such joy.
I wish this same Peace and Joy to you my Dear Friends ~ a free gift to all who ask.

"My own Peace I give to you."
John 14:27

"For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction."
Genesis 41:52

"As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing"
2 Corinthians 6:10

"He delivered me, because He delighted in me."
Psalm 18:19

"Be still and know that I am God."
Psalm 46:10

Happy Blessed New Year to YOU Dear One

Love wholeheartedly,

Be surprised,

Give Thanks and Praise ~

THEN

You will discover

The Fullness of Your Life.

-David Steindl-Rast

Reflection for the Coming Year ~ 2008

I am feeling so hopeful about the year ahead. It's not that everything is right in life ~ in fact it may be quite the opposite. For some reason though ~ a peaceful calm over rides every negative thought that crosses my mind. Peace that passes all human understanding.
I am enjoying the confidence that has come with some of the wrinkles on my face. I have realized I need to answer to no one but myself and my Lord. I look to no one for the final say so in my life ~ and am more willing than ever to follow the path God has placed inside of me.

I vow to eagerly answer His call and desire with ALL my heart for Him to use my hands as His. I also know for sure I can't solve the worlds problems in one fell swoop but can reach into my own pool of blunders and life's events to encourage someone else. I will greet any abundance in my life with Joy and Thanksgiving and pass it on with great Eagerness.
And ya know what else ~ I'm gonna have FUN!!! Silly ~ wet your pants kinda belly laughs FUN! No matter what comes along. Sadness ~ Fear ~ Hopelessness , they will all try to rear there ugly heads. I will squash them all with FUN and JOY. How about you?

p.s. if i need a reminder of this mid-year ~ would you?