It's time-- a little color

Well, it's been a little while since I've posted. (Partly because we've had computer issues.) But it is time again to do a Thankful post.

So, I'm SOOOO thankful we have finished painting the entrance, hallway and living room in our house. The new color is wonderful and it makes the room seem sunny all the time. We're very pleased with it and also it is nice to know you've completed a project which turned out even better than expected. (Makes it worthwhile.)

I'm thankful for my Tuesday morning study, I'm continually learning along with the ladies and loving the time we spend together in the Word.

I'm thankful for the nice weather we've been having (warmer temps and sunny days)! I just think of the snow and clouds we had last year this time.

I'm thankful for my Spanish students who are excited about learning Spanish and who are advancing very quickly!

And I'm also very grateful for those who have ordered jewelry from my new business. It excites and encourages me to know that others enjoy things that I've made. (And since I love doing it so much, that's a really good thing!)

Amado Mío for some friends

Here is the latest. This is a custom order for a good friend and her husband. It is the same design as my necklace (see earlier posts), but with different swarovski birthstone colors and initials. The larger round disc is sterling silver 1" in diameter with the words "amado mío" hand stamped and darkened around the bottom border. The smaller discs are also sterling silver, but are 1/2" in diameter with the initials centered on the piece. They are embellished with two swarovski crystals and hung on an 18" sterling silver ball chain. If you are interested in your custom order, or a gift for someone else, feel free to comment below or go to my ETSY shop. Enjoy your necklace A!

Blog-worthy song

What an awesome reminder that God is near.

Fall Update

Hello! Well, we're well into the swing of things here. Pretty incredible how the absence of a "schedule" during the summer months really takes its toll in September and October getting back into it! We're starting the Tutoring/Mentoring Program this week (TUESDAY!!) and have added several other things to our schedules as well.

I think now that the weather is cooler and I've finally gotten many things around the house organized (or re-organized), I am finally enjoying the Fall-ness of drinking hot cider (or cold) and soups. Fall seemed to come really soon this year, or maybe it was that Summer never got that hot. But at the same time, it's a little sad to realize that it will be darker for another 6 month stretch and colder. Still, we're finishing up a few things on our "to-do" list to help with that this year (including a warmer,lighter, & brighter paint job for our living room, hallway and entryway). I'll have to post pics of the finished product.

I keep thinking about how God is so good to us. How even though we have our struggles, and pain and trials, He has placed us in these circumstances so that our character can become more like His and our hearts softer towards others. Perhaps having to be indoors more has brought about deeper reflection these days, but it is good. Funny how so many times we see our struggles as bad, negative things, when in God's economy, they're really good. It all depends on perspective. I'm not saying that I WANT to go through some of the things we're facing, but I do want to have a good perspective knowing that God, who is good, is giving me (us) the privilege of walking through these things with Him. And that ultimately, He uses all things for the good of those who love Him and keep His commands. Now, that's some good news!