Greetings from Oregon. It's been twelve days and I'm still unpacking boxes. The weather has been mild and I'm looking forward to some rain. I bought bulbs to plant and I'm planting my flower beds for the spring. This is a first, I have to look for plants that the deer don't like. The people in the neighborhood are very friendly and have greeted and welcomed us to the neighborhood. It's a quite neighborhood and all the homes are well kept. It feels good being here. I got my Oregon licence and plates and I feel like I've been here for ever. As I unpack it's been a struggle figuring out where I want things to go. As I look around it's hard to believe that I left lots of stuff behind. Where did I put everything? One day at a time, I'm not in a hurry, unless I need something.
Yesterday I hung out at the Sewing Basket and helped a lady with her Viking embroidery machine. I checked out the new fabric and the fabric on order. Tomorrow and Saturday are big sale days and I'm looking forward to it.
It's been a long day and I am looking forward to tomorrow. I will keep you posted.
Have a blessed day.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
What's been going on?
As I look around the house is appears that I haven't been very busy but the facts are that I hit the ground running between 5:00 and 6:00 every morning and don't stop until around 4:30 or 5:00. I keep boxing up things and more things appear. What's up with that. I have sorted, tossed and boxed until my hands ache. It's amazing how much stuff I have that I don't' need or want. Then there is the cleaning. I'm looking forward to an end to this real soon.
Paul saw a doctor yesterday about his back and he starts physical therapy Friday. They gave him some meds and he was feeling a little better yesterday. Thank you Lord. There is a possibility that he might have to stay behind a week or so. Time will tell.
Saturday night we did take time out to attend a neighborhood party that our long time neighbors, Rico and Cathy, hosted. Their back yard is small yet they managed to get a band, buffet table and about 30 people in it comfortably. The band was made up of his friends and they were very good. The food was great and the drink wasn't bad either.
This is a picture of Rico monitoring the buffet table. They had enough food for an army and he was worried that people weren't getting enough. Me, I was concerned that he might run out of wine. It was for medicinal purposed, I needed to relax my sore tired muscles.
He had people assigned seating around the pool.
This is a shot from where we were sitting. Those are the doors into the family room. His house has the same floor plan as ours but he did a lot of remodeling and customizing. He even built a room above the garage.
Today is feels like Autumn. I love this weather. This is another bell pepper from my little plant. I have gotten five peppers from it and now I can say the plant paid for itself. I will be planting these in my garden in OR.
This is a little visitor I found hanging out on the a plant in the patio. It's the second one I've seen this week. I think they are fascinating.
Last night I attended my last Stephen Ministry meeting. I will miss them so much. The training has taught me so much and I don't' think I've experienced so much spiritual and personal growth in any other group I've been involved in, and if you know me, there are a lot. We shared some snacks and they presented me with three very special gifts. One was the Angel of Hope. It's a little crystal angel in a satin box. In the box it reads: When you need some cheering up, you know just what to do. Peek inside this box to find an angel just for you; Then remember you are special, and may you always understand that as you hold your angel, God holds you gently in His hand. by R. Fogle
Paul saw a doctor yesterday about his back and he starts physical therapy Friday. They gave him some meds and he was feeling a little better yesterday. Thank you Lord. There is a possibility that he might have to stay behind a week or so. Time will tell.
Saturday night we did take time out to attend a neighborhood party that our long time neighbors, Rico and Cathy, hosted. Their back yard is small yet they managed to get a band, buffet table and about 30 people in it comfortably. The band was made up of his friends and they were very good. The food was great and the drink wasn't bad either.
This is a picture of Rico monitoring the buffet table. They had enough food for an army and he was worried that people weren't getting enough. Me, I was concerned that he might run out of wine. It was for medicinal purposed, I needed to relax my sore tired muscles.
He had people assigned seating around the pool. 
This is a shot from where we were sitting. Those are the doors into the family room. His house has the same floor plan as ours but he did a lot of remodeling and customizing. He even built a room above the garage.
Today is feels like Autumn. I love this weather. This is another bell pepper from my little plant. I have gotten five peppers from it and now I can say the plant paid for itself. I will be planting these in my garden in OR. 
This is a little visitor I found hanging out on the a plant in the patio. It's the second one I've seen this week. I think they are fascinating. 
Last night I attended my last Stephen Ministry meeting. I will miss them so much. The training has taught me so much and I don't' think I've experienced so much spiritual and personal growth in any other group I've been involved in, and if you know me, there are a lot. We shared some snacks and they presented me with three very special gifts. One was the Angel of Hope. It's a little crystal angel in a satin box. In the box it reads: When you need some cheering up, you know just what to do. Peek inside this box to find an angel just for you; Then remember you are special, and may you always understand that as you hold your angel, God holds you gently in His hand. by R. FogleThen next gift is a beautiful framed picture with the words LOVE. Where there is a great love, there are always miracles. The colors are lighted muted greens, blues and browns, my favorite combination. I'm going to hang it in my entry hall. I did promise to send a picture of Paul and I standing in front of it after it is hung. I'll post that picture.
The third gift was the gift of prayer. We gathered together and a pray of farewell was offered. Prayer is such a powerful thing and a part of my everyday life. The scripture we focused on was from Acts 20: 1-6, 36-38. If you haven't been in the word, now is the time because I'm not posting it. So, get your Bible out and read. After we prayed I felt so much peace within. I love them all so much and they will be in my thoughts and prayers daily. I will make it a point to be in town on a Sunday so I can attend St. Andrew's and see my dear friends.
It doesn't seem possible but I am surrounded by more stuff that needs to be boxed so I better get on it. My schedule has been changed and I will be leaving on Monday at around 5:00 am with the SUV packed to the max. I'm so excited.
God's peace be with you.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Nine Days
Greetings on this Labor Day Weekend. I hope you all have some wonderful family events planned. The weather is going to be cooling down a bit here and for that, I'm so thankful. I still have a lot of work to do around here. In nine days I will be headed for Oregon with a car full of treasures. I'll be back again in a few days with helpers and then the big move begins. I don't usually feel a lot of stress. I manage thing with God's help and just get over it. I feel like I didn't have all my trust in him because I have been really stressed. What does a quilter do when they are stressed? QUILT!! I prayed a lot too. On numerous occasions I have had conversations with the Lord while I quilted. I love it because he listens and doesn't interrupt like people do. He is getting my through this.
This block is part of my 19th Century Red's quilt. The block is 15" finished. I love red and the little black corner blocks are a cute little accent.
Here are the blocks pieced into the quilt top. My head is spinning with design ideas to quilt it with. The piecing went fast the the cutting took some time, now deciding on how to quilt it. Sorry about the obstacle in the corner or the picture.
I must get back to packing. I feel like I'm headed for the finish line. Wishing you a blessed holiday weekend and God's peace.
This block is part of my 19th Century Red's quilt. The block is 15" finished. I love red and the little black corner blocks are a cute little accent.
Here are the blocks pieced into the quilt top. My head is spinning with design ideas to quilt it with. The piecing went fast the the cutting took some time, now deciding on how to quilt it. Sorry about the obstacle in the corner or the picture. 
I must get back to packing. I feel like I'm headed for the finish line. Wishing you a blessed holiday weekend and God's peace.Thursday, September 2, 2010
Dejunk Your Life
Today I finished painting the small bedroom. This means my major tasks are completed. I do have some touch up stuff but nothing overwhelming. As I look back it amazes me that I was able to accomplish so much. I sure have a lot of junk. Tami is going to have a garage sale and get rid of it. I don't want to move anything that I have not used or needed in the past three years. I think it's time to let somebody else have it. I do have a lot of packing to do and as I come across items I don't need or use, they go into Tami's box. In twelve days I will be headed to Oregon with the SUV packed with my sewing machines and other special items. I will return in two days with my brother-in-law and his brother and the 17th we will pack up the BIG truck and off we go. It's a very exciting time.
I'm exhausted from painting all day so I think I will turn in. Tomorrow will be an easier day of sorting, packing, and tossing. As I look around me I'm reminded of how blessed I am.
God's peace be with you.
I'm exhausted from painting all day so I think I will turn in. Tomorrow will be an easier day of sorting, packing, and tossing. As I look around me I'm reminded of how blessed I am.
God's peace be with you.
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