Today. . .

I am thankful that today was a beautiful day.
I am thankful that today I got to spend time with family and friends.
I am thankful that today I was reminded so many times the ways that I have been blessed.
I am thankful that today I was able to see my God in ways that I've never seen before.
Today, as every day, I am thankful.



Here's to hoping that today you gave thanks and to hoping that, even as the day draws to an end, we remember that everyday is a day to give thanks.

Still Here. . .

For those of you that do still check in once in a while, I'm still here! Things sure have been hectic around here lately. I have done several craft shows / home shows and am finally done with all of those. I hope that means that I am going to have a little bit of extra time (wait a minute, when do I ever have "extra time"?!?). I hope to be adding some new items to my Etsy shop in the next few days so keep a look out for those. There will be some cute, smaller items (such as key fobs, tissue holder, earrings, etc.) that would make great teacher and coworker gifts.

Anyway. . .

I didn't need this on this particular day, but I must admit that there are many days when I do need to read this.


ANYWAY

People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, People may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight.
Build anyway.

The good you do today people will often be forgetten tomorrow;
Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God;
It was never between you and them anyway.

Author: Dr. Kent Keith

(I originally read this on a blog I frequent - Angelica Grace Designs - the link is on the right)

Not always interesting, but always blessed. . .

Wow - I knew that keeping up with a blog would be hard for me but I didn't realize it had been that long since my last post. Here are a few random things that have been going on: (*warning~ these things are not extremely interesting so be warned!)

*I went to the Willie Nelson concert in Spartanburg last week. Now, I am not a fan of Willie but I must admit he puts on a pretty good show. He played for almost 2 hours straight without ever stopping. That's pretty good for an old man! I must also note, that it was worth every dime of the ticket price to sit and watch the people. The guy in the row in front of us was the best! He made for a very comical night! My experience there could actually be a blog post in itself!

*I have been getting ready for a craft show that is tomorrow. Every time I do one of these I swear that I will never do another one. Low and behold, I have one tomorrow. Since I am the procrastinator that I am, these shows can make for some stressful nights for me!

*I found out that we didn't get rid of all the fire ants in our yard. Guess how I found that out???

*I have been trying to get stuff together to meet with my advisor at Converse so that I can hopefully start on my Masters sometime soon. When you have been out of school this long it is really hard to stomach the idea of going back.

*A friend of my brother's was ordained as a minister this past Sunday night. I didn't get to attend but just hearing my mom talk about it brought tears to my eyes. I often used to consider Nate, Jonathan and Stephen my 3 other brothers. Although I don't see Nate often, and haven't seen him in many years, I am proud to say that I know him. He is an incredible guy with a great passion for the Lord. He has a wonderful family and his wife's blog makes me laugh!

Well, I warned you that these aren't anywhere near the most interesting things that you will read today. But that's my life sometimes, not always interesting but always blessed!

Makes you think. . .

"Sometimes I’d like to ask God why He allows poverty, famine and injustice in the world when He could do something about it......

But I’m afraid God might ask me the same question."

-Anonymous


Enough said.

*I've seen this quote and several blogs lately and thought I would pass it along.

Food for Thought. . .

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. . . it's about learning to dance in the rain."

Here's to hoping that the next time it "rains" you go out and dance.

Finally Updated. . .

I finally got around to adding a few new items to my Etsy Shop.

"Dancing Skeletons" - a small tote with removable bows

Blue and Brown Damask - a small tote with removable bows

Earrings - Lucite Blue Flowers and Czech Crystal Rounds

Chocolate Teardrop Earrings