Organizing my YARN...

After purchasing a bit more yarn yesterday, I realized that I wanted a place to store and organize it. I found the little trunk and neat basket down in the basement. I used to use the little trunk at the other house in the family room, I put Grant's coloring books, etc in it. I haven't used it since we moved 4 years ago. I think I bought the basket at the Carmel Antique Mall or maybe at the flea market. It makes me so happy to use some things that I already have!

The yarn fits so nicely! The cotton yarn is in an open shoe box inside the trunk. I was so happy about the way the yarn fits in the basket. Formerly a wine basket, I think.

Here is the organized and finished storage. Now, I just have to keep it that way!

Fun with Yarn...

Yesterday was a super day! I took my yarn down to Leesa's and look what I made. Leesa and I thought it was cute. Fanny really likes it, no problem getting a pose from this little doggie girl. (Chinese Crested Powder Puff)

Keeps Brown Sugar fresh......

I don't think so....

I'm not grouchy. Leesa and I are going YARN shopping today!

Hold the phone....just googled....I was supposed to soak the sun in water before putting into the brown sugar. :)

Pillow Pets for Jacob....

Our Tuesday at One group has been reading "Out Live Your Life" (You were made to make a difference) by Max Lucado. After reading the first two chapters Jan was already sharing something that God put on her heart.

Jacob McConahay is an amazing 6 year old who attends Northview. Jacob is battling cancer. You can read all about Jacob at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jacobmcconahay Jan was so touched when she read that Jacob wanted to give 1,000 pillow pets for the kids at Riley..."because sometimes Doctors say things that are scary that kids shouldn't have to hear.". Jan is determined to help Jacob's dream come true.

Our children's ministry had already began to collect Pillow Pets and were so excited when Jan came to them and offered to help in their endeavor. Today we made three boxes to collect Pillow Pets during the weekend services.

Here Julie and Jan are covering the boxes that Jan picked up at Costco. We were working in the church lobby....

We put the boxes up on the Info Center, it made a great work table!

Here is one of the finished boxes. We are praying that Jacob will get all of his Pillow Pets! (We also pray for Jacob's health and his family)

It is wonderful to be a part of our Tuesday at One group. These women inspire me to follow God.

There is a neat prayer at the end of chapter five:

"O Lord, I have been called to be part of a holy community. You did not call me in isolation but placed me in the body of Christ, along with every other believer in Jesus throughout the world in every age. Let us grow as a team, work as a team, worship as a team, weep, laugh, and live as a team. Grant me the wisdom and the strength to partner with you and with my brothers and sisters in Christ. For Jesus' sake and in His name I pray, amen."

Crochet Flowers

Some finished flowers....what fun!

Crochet Flowers

Aren't these adorable! I was looking for a pattern for crochet flowers and found these and a wonderful blog..... http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/crochet-flowers-and-leaves.html

I have already made one...need to practice a bit before I post!

How Can I be a good example and follow God at work?

How can I be a good example and follow God at work? A question that I was praying about during my quiet time on Friday morning. My answer was so helpful and amazing that it prompted me to start up my blogging! :)

1. Live a life of love. (Eph. 5:12)

" Follow God's example in everything you do, because you are His dear children. Live a life filled with love for others, following the example of Christ, who loved you and gave Himself as a sacrifice to take away your sins. And God was pleased, because that sacrifice was like sweet perfume to Him.

2. Don't give in to temptation to gossip or grumble. Look for a way out of conversations that are going downward. (1Cor. 10:12-13)

"If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure."

3. Be a good example. (1 Tim. 4:12b)

"Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity."

4. Think the right kind of thoughts. (Phil. 4: 8)

" And now dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise."

5. God is with me....always. Matt. 28:20b

"...and be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

I am so thankful for God's word! Wow! So practical...time for me to put it into practice.