Preaching to me...

Philippians 4:11-12 - Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content.   

Hebrews 13:5 - [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

1 Timothy 6:6-8 - But godliness with contentment is great gain.   

1 Corinthians 7:17 - But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.

Matthew 6:33 - But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

1 Timothy 6:6 - But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Philippians 4:11 - Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content.

Luke 12:15 - And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Isaiah 26:3 - Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee.

Philippians 4:19 - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Struggling with contentment and joy today. Trying to change this. Not easy. Why are some days so hard. One thing after another. Trying not to be annoyed at silly things. 

Smiling. Even when it isn't easy.that seems to be a good place to start. ;) reading scriptures and thinking on them is so good. I pray the day gets easier...

   

    Heading out to tap maple trees for sap in our yard. Hope we have success. 

Pink polka dots.

From head to toe. 

Just for fun. This girl is as rough and tumble as they come. Yet just as girly as that too. 

I want to make these too....

Know a good moccasin pattern? I need one. Preferably like this pair...

Folk wear wish list

I am in love with the timelessness of folkwear patterns. I am going to put my wish list here so I can quit digging through the whole list of them online. 

    

http://www.folkwear.com/148.html 

http://www.folkwear.com/142.html

http://www.folkwear.com/107.html

http://www.folkwear.com/125.html

http://www.folkwear.com/109.html

I have part of this one from a friend. But want the full thing. 

http://www.folkwear.com/110.html

http://www.folkwear.com/213.html

I also want the cheese maker shirt. It is a long list but they are pretty well master patterns. 

I thought there was also 2 more from their collection i wanted. 

but I am done looking for now. Excited to get them in my collection and start making clothes I like. 

Looking at yummy yummy linen fabrics to use. Sooooon I will dive in. 

But not til later when I am caught up on knitting.....

Tutor

I wanted to get the girls more help in the reading department. So I asked Aunt P (friends aunt but everyone we know calls her aunt) to give them a few lessons. They love it. She is a totally sweetheart. Her children are grown and she loves children. When you love children they love you. Yesterday they brought home a memory game. 

So we just played a fun round of it in my bed. Our current cozy spot. 

And they tied for the win! I lost. 😂 It was fun and quick. I don't pause to do the fun stuff enough. 

So fun! My girls are so beautiful! Rhyyan looks just like Patrick's family. And Lilley looks like my sisters family. I say sisters family cause she is the only one to claim me. ;) her cousin Gunner is the main one I think Lilley looks like. I love that my children look so different from each other. But so much the same. 

Knitting thru the knit stitch guide...

Number 1. Moss stitch. 

I finished it a week or two ago. But I am just remembering to post it. I have yet to start the second one. I finished the green hat. But gave it away. So no picture. I had no like for it once it was done. 

   I now have 2 items on my needles. The TGV shawl and Poppy Cardigan (doll sized). I feel more free to start the hats. But I don't have my 16 in size 8 circulars. I think I loaned them to a friend. I'll see them tonight. So if I did I hope they are not currently in use. If they are I hope to get a new pair Monday. We will see though. I need to start the hats. 

    I also need time without interruption to finish the poppy..my brain isn't able to stop and start lots yet with counting patterns. ;)

When the day starts like this...

Sometimes it is wise just to do nothing but be with your children. And expect nothing to get done. I have found still trying to fight the day and do what you think must be done is killer. Not worth it. We had a great day in the end. And a large pile of dishes.

    I thought I'd just hit them hard the next morning but our Lord knew I would love help. So he sent me a lovely friend to drop in just to help me pick up before Patrick got home. :) I am so blessed!