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Not a whole lot going on here worth blogging about. I have 2....TWO...blocks left to quilt on the Hidden Star. It will be finished by this time tomorrow. SO glad to be done with this one. It will be bound and washed and put up for Christmas.
Meet my new best friends..... 
My son's friend has chickens (the exact ones in the picture) which produce the most wonderful organic eggs. His prices are much cheaper than the stores, and they are the nicest eggs! Clean, and fresh and so good! Some of you have asked me what is "eating clean". I will be honest. I have not quite figured it all out yet, and I am by no means eating completely clean....I still love my Road Ranger Diet Coke, and my Splenda and powdered creamer laden decaf coffee.....I know those are ALL LOADED with plastics and chemicals, but I am taking small steps to cleaning up my diet. Organic eggs, lots of fresh veggies and berries (I am not eating any other fruits just yet) and some grass fed beef straight off the farm are helping me. I am not eating breads, pastas, potatoes, or any sugar at all. I did have a cream-filled, chocolate covered Long John from Swiss Maid Bakery....they are to die for...literally, I think you can die from them they are SO bad for you, but they taste SO good. Anyway, I felt the effects of that Long John for 3 days!! No more. UGH...it was not worth it.
Well, like I said...nothing worth blogging about. Without going into detail, prayers for family harmony are appreciated this time of year. It has been a rough season already. I find that I am less and less compassionate and patient with each year...I tend to actually get a bit ticked off about the whole ordeal. Not a flattering commentary on myself....Pray for me in this.
No pics of Sass this time, but let me tell you, she is a joy to have around. I can pick her up and have her purring "I love you" 's in a matter of seconds. For not being a real cat person, she sure has stole my heart....silly cat!
I want to leave you with some wonderful sounds....I have this CD on my list....WONDERFULLY uplifting music!!
13 comments:
That is one beautiful quilt Bren!! Sounds like you are doing well on your eating. Slipups are going to happen, you are normal, just shake it off, tomorrow is a new day!
that quilt is GORGEOUS!
Love your little chicken friends. I miss my chickens and am thinking next Spring, I'm going to get me some of those little ladies again. I love the fresh eggs!!
Your quilts is gorgeous as always. I am praying for you and I know the Lord is faithful! Rest in Him!
God bless you - Julie
Ohh...pretty quilt!
I will keep you in my prayers.
Oooo so close to being done!! What will you work on next? I was thinking of you this morning and am sending you some positive energy.
That's one lovely thing about living in the country, I get LOTS of fresh organically grown foods.
Crispy
How wonderful to see your hand quilting nearly done. Great job!
On the topic of clean eating - have you read the book 'Animal, Vegetable, Miracle'? It follows a family's one year journey to eat 'local' I found this book very inspiring.
I haven't done so well here in NE because I just haven't figured out the gardening aspect of things. Still I shop for local meat, chicken and eggs and use the farmer's market whenever possible.
You are so right about taking baby steps. It's much easier to change your habits permanently if you make the changes one step at a time.
I find if I try to make too drastic of a change all at once, I quickly and dramatically fall back into old habits. Good luck *s*
Praying for you, my friend. I know this is a hard season for you and a certain "other" person. Stay strong and keep your eyes on Jesus!
blessings,
ashley
I like that quilt very much, nice colors. I listen to the music of the West Girls and it sounded beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Such a beautiful quilt! Fresh eggs are so superior to store bought - organic or not. Prayers to you and those you love.
G'day Bren ~ So have missed you! You are not alone, we all go thru emotions like you.
My cats always brought me loving comfort in my off-moments in life, too.
Have a great eve ~
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
Gorgeous quilt ... I have admired this for a while now. Good for you about being dedicated in getting this quilt done!
It has been cool here to. Our furnace has come on a few times just to take the chill out.
Your neighbour's quilt top is lovely and you are so right about the puffiness in areas being quilted out.
Your diet ... you can do it!!!
Honey Bear says we are going to have some chickens when he retires
...I had an allergist tell me once that if I ate the eggs from a farm where they weren't given hormones, etc. they wouldn't bother me..I did buy eggs from someone for a while then but don't know anyone around here who has their own layers.
The music was very calming. My mother grew up singing Sacred Harp and this reminds me of it.
Your family has been on my mind during this season...sending prayers up for you.
Mama Bear
Hmmm...you know what, Bren? I think your comment about being "ticked off about the whole ordeal" is one of the healthiest things I've heard anybody say in quite a while.
I'm glad you are angry. It is wrong that the things that happened so long ago are still impacting your lives so much. Those issues are under the blood of Jesus, and should not be controlling your family.
The enemy is wicked, and he is delighted to have managed to have such a hold over y'all during "his" season.
So, I'm glad to hear that you are mad about it! Mad mamas can accomplish much!!! Direct all that ire and frustration at the one who really is causing it. Then love up on your family members who are being attacked by the evil one.
It's you guys and GOD against the world this month! And greater is HE that is IN YOU than he that is in the world!!!
So, go ahead, get made at him, and run him out of your house and family. Then allow God's peace to rule in it's place.
Love you girl, and am continuing to pray for you and your loved ones.
Alesha
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