Life With Jules, and other stuff

You know the one thing I realise I haven't been sharing with you is my journey through the Bible much lately. It's not because I'm not reading it or any other spiritual / religious / faith -based text. On the contrary, I am reading 4 different books right now in addition to trying to pick up my Bible a few nights a week. Ok, so I have gone a bit backward on my Bible reading and I feel horrible about this. I just can't seem to keep the focus. This past Sunday we received a 30-day Bible Reading Plan with our programs. I have every intention of working through the plan, but decided to wait until June 30th. I don't know why I am waiting, lol. Maybe because I am afraid I will lose the first half of Genesis if I open it too many more times. You see, I have a tendency to get into it so much at times that the pages start separating from the binding. Mind you, this particular Bible is a soft cover / paperback. See what I mean? I have been looking to buy a new Bible

That's what I want to yell to God! It's just not fair. Ok, this past week I spent in Kissimmee / Lake Buena Vista / Orlando for our annual training. Each spring the State sends us to a location within the state to give us refresher training on our jobs / duties. It was a pleasant week and I had a great time with colleagues from the central Florida area. Our hotel was in Lake Buena Vista; Downtown Disney area to be exact. My first impression of the room was "I could live here". It was great! Here are some pics I took during the week: Now, why do I say "It's not fair" at the beginning of this post. Because I am really working on myself and my relationship with God. I am trying to live right. But I keep finding myself wanting someone I simply will never have a chance with. One of my very best friends, someone I have known for more than 20 years. I love this man dearly and he knows it. God knows how I feel. God knows how he feels. The only thing I ca

Another month came and went without my taking needle to fabric, but alas that is coming to an end as I did pick up a WIP this weekend. I don't know why I get into these funks, but I do and I don't do anything but vege out on Facebook, lol. Anyway, this month's topic is as follows: What designs or themes do you really wish you could find?  What do you think is missing among stitching designs? I am going to answer the second part first: I don't know of anything that is truly missing among stitching designs. It seems to me that designers pretty well have the realm of topics covered. Now, as to what designs/themes I wish I could find: more FROGS! Ok, so I am in love with any and all things froggy. I have a booklet of frog designs but it doesn't seem to be enough. I would also love to find the perfect 23rd Psalm design. I have found one that is close to my liking, but I think I am going to have to create my own design using the sketches my dad did for me before h

I have been asked recently if I would be willing to stitch a piece for payment. Those of you that have followed me know that I enjoy stitching and do it for pleasure. I enjoy creating keepsakes and giving them away. Now, I am at a cross roads. The first project request is for a table runner and napkins. The color scheme will be black and white. That is, black aida fabric and white floss. The pattern is from an issue of JCS a few years ago. Remember this post! I am assuming that the table, including leaf, is around 60" in length, which means I would need at least 65" in length of black aida fabric. Special order indeed. Where would I find such a piece? LOL The second project is much simpler. A friend of mine asked if I would stitch a handkerchief for one of her nephews for his communion. I'll know more Friday night about what she wants. I am thrilled that someone thinks enough of my work to ask me to stitch a special piece for them. Truth be told, I probably won'

Every time we speak you seem to have something that you just want to say The words seem to be           on your lips but you just can't           get them out Speak those words that are in your heart; that you want to say The words that are           on your lips Those are the same words that are on mine