Some crafts of 2019

Nearer My God to Thee (for 9 cellos) - The Piano Guys

Quilts made in August 2019

I've been making this style of lap/baby quilts for about 8 years. I got most of my fabric from DI. 

My motivation was to recycle fabric and make something useful and pretty to give away.

I made hundreds of them.

Now however DI has less and less fabric for sale. 

So, I matched up what was in my stash and completed 20 quilts. 

This is the end of this style of quilts for me.

I has been fun making them AND giving them away.

(An end of an era)

Garden Flowers

I made these lovely flowers for my garden. 

They are made from plates, bowls, beads, etc. from DI.

I made several more.and gave to friends, 

put on the railing of my front porch, 

and along the fence in the back yard.

China Trip March 26-April 5 2019

 I finally got my China trip photos into an album. 

For those interested enjoy, for those not interested just ignore.

I had a fabulous time and loved my traveling companions:

 Kay Durrant, Ellen Trickler, and Andi Jorgenson.

The Gift of Pain

This is my last entry on my 2018 resolution! Some days were more gospel oriented than others. But I can say that I still love the Savior and want to be the best person I can and influence  y family.

{My New Year resolution was to bring the light of the gospel into my home by:
1.  Greeting the day with a song
2.  Recording my "Tender Mercies" from the Lord
3. Serving others gladly
Today, January 11th, I decided to blog each day of this month and at least post the name of the song I sang before getting out of bed. Hopefully I will also post my thoughts and feelings, tender mercies or service experiences. Later I changed it to blog once a week.}

Song: Lean On My Ample Arm

Talk: "The Gift of Pain" by Derrel Higgins

December 17-23

Song: Angels We have Have Heard On High

Talk: Marvin J. Ashton

Ponder this:

From D&C 46:11–12, we have this truth: “For all have not every gift given unto them; for there are many gifts, and to every man is given a gift by the Spirit of God.

“To some is given one, and to some is given another, that all may be profited thereby.”

Let us review some of these less-conspicuous gifts: the gift of asking; the gift of listening; the gift of hearing and using a still, small voice; the gift of being able to weep; the gift of avoiding contention; the gift of being agreeable; the gift of avoiding vain repetition; the gift of seeking that which is righteous; the gift of not passing judgment; the gift of looking to God for guidance; the gift of being a disciple; the gift of caring for others; the gift of being able to ponder; the gift of offering prayer; the gift of bearing a mighty testimony; and the gift of receiving the Holy Ghost.

We must remember that to every man is given a gift by the Spirit of God. It is our right and responsibility to accept our gifts and to share them. God’s gifts and powers are available to all of us.

1st snow creation of the season...December12,2018

December 10-16

Song: 

Talk: Light the world by John Parker

Another song of Christ  by Evie Clair

Dec 3-7 Four Gifts of the Savior

Song: The Greatest Gift

Talk: What Gifts has the Savior Given You?
1st Presidency Christmas Devotiona     President Russell M. Nelson


Ponder:
Indeed, our desires influence each of us in profound ways, not just here and now but beyond,” he said.
Desire is important in this season of gift giving, when we are particularly mindful of the desires of those whom we love, added President Nelson, inviting Latter-day Saints to also consider their own desires this Christmas season.
“What are your deepest desires? What do you really want to experience and accomplish in this life? Do you really want to become more and more like Jesus Christ? Do you really want to live with Heavenly Father and with your family forever and live as He lives?
“If you do, you will want to accept many gifts offered by the Lord to help you and me during our time of mortal probation.”

First, Jesus Christ gives the unlimited capacity to love.
Second, the Savior offers the ability to forgive. 
Third, the Savior gives the gift of repentance. 
Fourth, is the promise of life everlasting.

President Nelson said the four unique gifts will bring Latter-day Saints more and more joy as they accept them. “They were made possible,” he said, “because Jehovah condescended to come to earth as the baby Jesus. He was born of an immortal Father and a mortal mother. He was born in Bethlehem under the most humble of circumstances. His was the holy birth foreseen by prophets since the days of Adam. Jesus Christ is God’s transcendent gift—the gift of the Father to all of His children. That birth we joyfully celebrate each Christmas season.