sweater weather

It has really been cold here in S Texas - but supposed to be 80 tomorrow!! Hard to figure. So cold that I think my oregano plant froze - it looks pretty sick although I have not ventured out to inspect it yet. Too cold. Our newspaper lady was unrecognizable this morning as she was wrapped up in scarves and hats. Good friend Karen came through again with homemade chili.

I have a new favorite store -  A Block Away. It is not a block away - that is the name of it.  Newly open quilt store - small but neat stuff. They do need to get more fabric - but have lots of space for classes, etc. As I venture further into the quilt making world, I believe I will visit it as well as the newly opened JoAnn Fabrics. Almost finished with the Arkansas Crossroads quilt, now planning my next one, as well as working on other smaller quilting projects. I do believe that this is a bit addictive.

need a few more selections - his was during open house so supply was being depleted

some quilt ides

some of the tables available for workshops, etc.

a really neat name

I really has this blog done early today, but was waiting for our new great grandson, Jaylen, to be born in Arkansas. . He popped into this world about 5 minutes ago ( about 3:30 or so). Praise God for another miracle. . Granddaughter Casey is tired but doing well. It  was a bit of a struggle, but of course it seems that way to us who are waiting. Congratulations to Casey - another addition to our ever growing family!

Who rang the first bell???  Cain, when he hit Abel (a bell). A really sad scriptural joke told by  Chaplain Al Dickey where we attended services this morning,  It is a very small park with a small congregation but so warm and inviting. We were surprised to see a 3 piece bluegrass band as the musicians who were amazing. No fancy sound system, no piano or organ, but so wonderful. Chaplain Al gave a warming (as there was no heat due to the lack of propane this morning) sermon on Adversity. We all face simple adversity every day - burnt toast, not finding a close parking space, spilling water all over the table, etc. we all need God or else we will not make it to heaven without Him. Adversity comes often, so we need to rely on Him to get us through it. God's goal in adversity is to draw us closer to Him.we need His strength, wisdom, and forgiveness. What do we do when adversity arises. "³⁵ So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.

³⁶ You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. Hebrews 10:35-36. Chaplain Al talked about being in absence of the body is being in the presence of the Lord. Paul's experience with Christ transformed his life as it does with our lives. think about what your life was before you had a relationship with God - compare it to your life now. It is a privilege to suffer for Christ - no one said to follow Him would be easy. Paul lived for Christ because he dies unto himself. He gained much more than what he lost.