I’ll bet these quilts could keep you warm!

One of my dearest friends in the world, Shirley, taught me all about quilts. As a matter of fact, she taught me about the world of ‘country decorating’ years ago. I embraced it wholeheartedly. I remember the very first craft show she took me to, we arrived before daylight and she had me buying things I couldn’t even see! One of those was a beautiful quilted vest! Sweet memories!
Anyway, back to the quilts. Shirl taught me to appreciate the quilt as an art form, as well as a nod to times past. She has an amazing collection, as does Tina. And, I am getting there. I even bought a small Hawaiian quilt while we were in Maui last summer. I wish I had known enough to have saved my grandmother’s quilts. But, I do have one that Don’s grandmother made for him. And one from my Aunt Marie. Priceless treasures!

So, if it is cold where you are right now…imagine wrapping up in a warm quilt stitched with loving hands. Especially you, Shirl!

FYI: I did not make these quilts…that would require a body to sit and focus on one task for a loooong time…this, along with quilting, is a skill I do not possess.

I’m sure you’ve probably all heard this one by now…but in case you haven’t…

ELECTILE DYSFUNTION:
The inability to become aroused over any of the choices for president put forth by either party in the 2008 election year.

Is it “COLD hands…WARM heart”….or…”WARM hands…COLD heart” ?

I definitely think these hands are cold…but the heart probably is, too. I mean laying in the snow and all. What does that saying mean, anyway? Oh, well, it’s still a cool picture, don’t ya think?

You friends up north, stay warm…it’s predicted to be 83 here tomorrow!

Now, I know you may not agree with me on this one, but, I do think this is a beautiful thing! I have always had a fascination with bare trees. The design of the branches against a grey sky is such a calming picture to me. It’s the essence of simplicity. Even without their lovely green attire, the structure and architesture of the tree is a beauty to behold. It also reminds me that changes come, and go…just as the leaves. We may feel stripped bare ourselves at times, but just as the leaves start to bud out again…hope will blossom…growth will begin…and all will be green.

I received a wonderful award today from my dear friend, Kat, at Just A Beach Kat. It is an award that offers the giver the opportunity to bless, praise and pray for a blogger who has
been a blessing to her. The recipient, ‘pays it forward’ to other bloggers who have been a blessing to her. And on it goes…and goes.

I can think of little else that would warm my heart as much as knowing I am a blessing to someone else. God has been so good to me and my family. He, who is the creator of all good things, has blessed me so far beyond what I deserve. I can never repay His goodness…I can only attempt to share it. And, if I have done this, I am pleased. I must say to you, my friends, that you are daily a blessing to me as I read the bits of your life that you choose to share. My, how we learn and grow by watching each other. It is very hard to choose someone for this award, because I want to choose you all!

And so, I take this opportunity to bless, praise, and pray for Angie, at By Faith…Angie. She always warms my heart with her excitement over the Word. Her excitement is contagious and you can see she really loves the Lord. I am always uplifted and blessed by checking in with her. God bless you, Angie.