D-Day!

I've packed and repacked several times. I still feel that I've over packed. We will see! I'm excited and trying not to be anxious. I pray that my aunt is feeling okay. I spoke with her two days ago and she had a cold. I'm hoping she's okay. I'm looking forward to this trip, and yet I am worried about not having a computer to use while I'm away. Go figure!

It's here!

I have to get my sister to my mom's house today and then come back and do everything that has to be done before tomorrow. I didn't go to the school to quilt with the students. I just had too much to finish. I still have to do my hair, feet, wash dishes, and take out the garbage.

The visit . . .

I went to the doctor today. I had great results. My blood work was good. I did have one thing wrong and that was my potassium level was low.

Another Day . . .

God has given me another day to get it right. I think I'm eating that elephant one piece at a time, but now I feel like I'm procrastinating more. I was suppose to pack last week, and wouldn't you know it. I haven't even begun. So here I go rushing to the finish line. Any who! I will definitely start when I get back home. I have to take my mom to the rental office this morning to hand in her lease.

Don't forget . . .

Winding down . . . have to remember everything that I have to do this week. Before I know it Thursday will be here.

Work smarter not harder . . .

I have to think before I move. Look at both sides of the situation. I did get everything I had to do for church completed. I even realized that the communion juice was not put in the refrigerator and it went bad. I had to throw it out. I also bought ink for the desk jet printer and the printer doesn't want to print now.

No MQG . . .

I didn't go last night to my guild meeting. I stayed home to keep William. I was going to leave him but I knew it wasn't the right thing to do. If I was down the street I would have, but way cross town. No way! It's okay I'll get back on board soon.

MQG tonight . . .

When I miss a meeting it seems like it's a life time. I feel like I'm out of the loop, but I know I'm not. usually Aleeda will fill me in.

Time to start packing . . .

I have to finish washing my clothes and start packing for my trip. Before I know it that day will be here. I still have several things to do before I go. I have to get a card for my mom; her birthday is the 29th. I have to have everything ready to take to church on Sunday, and I have to get money and calendars to Aleeda. I need her to take them to Wannetta's on Saturday. I'm not going to make our quilter's get together.

Quilting tonight!

I haven't quilted or done any sewing for a week. I'm excited to get back on the horse. I have several things I want to begin or complete.

Monday, April 14, 2014 Forgot to . . .

I got so caught up yesterday I forgot to blog. I started packing my sister's clothes so that she would be ready for next week. I really try not to miss a day.

Beautiful Day!

This is the day that The Lord has made! Thank you God for this day!

One Bite at a Time Today

I've finally recouped from what ever had me down. I think it was a combination of several things but the culprit was that low potassium. So, today is the first real day of getting back on the horse and riding, but I have to take it slow. Like eating that elephant. This is the day that the Lord has made and I shall rejoice and be glad in it.

Glad I went . . .

I always enjoy the camaraderie. Having good friends/people in your life is a blessing. I haven't crafted in a week, so it was good to just sit and enjoy watching others.

Missed another one . . .

I'm going to miss my session with the seniors tonight.

Sweating it out . . .

Not sure what's going on with me but now I'm sweating up a storm. I've been feeling lousy since Monday. I have to get it together. I've missed two of my quilting sessions. I'm trying to make it to the Thursday night session.

It's time to move on . . .

I'm not going to quilt tonight. I need to take care of my body.

Fall Back

No it can't happen

Today . . .

What's in store for me today? Only God knows and I pray that he shows me.
We had a high time in the Lord today. God's working His wondrous miracles and making changes in our little church. He keeps on blessing us and I thank God for His many blessings. I was going to stop and get something quick to eat and the spirit spoke to me and said, "Why?" You have all you need at home. So, I followed the spirit and came home. Now I will feed my body. Never underestimate the power of the Lord. I'm still eating that elephant one bite at a time; with God's direction.

Time to pack . . .

I know I have eighteen days before my trip, but it's time to start packing. Making sure I have two outfits for each day. I have to have at least eighteen outfits. I'm going on a nine day cruise with my aunt; my mom's youngest sister. I can't wait. At first I was a little reluctant to say yes. I didn't think I could do it. I felt like I had to be here to make sure everything went right. That's the control freak in me. Oh well, I'm going to let go and let God guide me.

There's always another way . . .

I was viewing a video that I received from Landauer Publishing. The videos were on perfect piecing. I'm always looking for new techniques or tips that make piecing better. So, I watched this seven minute video and was amazed at how to make a four patch block from two squares with perfect seams. I'm always looking for ways to make half square triangles, and now another way to make a four patch. I'm going to try it and see how long it takes. The only downside is that you are only making two blocks at a time. I'm going to add this to my blog Pieces to Patch. 

I'm still learning to bite that elephant one piece at a time. My next bite is to star saving again with Affinity. I need to have a little nest egg, so I can feel comfortable and not worry. I'm also praying that God will guide me through my three year plan of becoming debt free or close to it. I don't want to have to worry about giving all my money to the creditors; the bills I have made. They are nothing but loans wrapped in a plastic card. Feels good to be able to use them and then the bill comes. Pay back time takes everything away from you.

What do we know?

It's so strange to see things happening before you, and yet life goes on. We think we have made all the plans, and yet life goes forward and none of your plans manifest. We envision what we would like it to be, and yet it may not come to fruition. I must say, "I had a great day." "God's day went smoothly."

Get Ready

Quilting with the students today. They are working on their jelly roll quilt. I worked with two people last week; one adult and one child.

Late for Quilting

Today was a very busy day, and I am watching WP1 until his dad gets home. I'm going to go to the center at eight o'clock. I have to make sure WP1 completes his homework. I am going to take fabric to cut and not to sew. I want to make an I Spy quilt. I have to make sure I take the directions with me.