needle & thREAD

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On Tuesday morning, my kids were ridiculously cranky, even the big ones. My husband was called our of town unexpectedly. My house was messy. I was tired.
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And my friend Cari came to sew and share a salad lunch with me.
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Kristin came by just to hang out.
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My little girls sat on the floor with a ridiculous amount of paper and every colored writing utensil we own. And they drew for hours, knowing full well I wasn't going to leave the room any time soon. It was good. Just really good. 
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 It took me awhile to get to the actual sewing. These patterns were a pain to trace and there were a jillion markings to transfer. But when I finally got to sit and sew a dozen little tucks (per dress) on that super sweet and scrumptious fabric, I definitely found my happy place. And I wondered what took me so long. Sewing really does soothe my soul. I need to resolve to make time for it. It's a good, good thing.
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Cari and I made great progress. I have full faith these dresses will be finished by Easter.
I'm still listening to Daring Greatly. Still owe you a proper review. When the Lord opens windows of time, I intend to walk through them and make good on writing promises. 
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Today, I take flight. I'm going to Charlotte with two dear friends to hug a sweet soul and celebrate life and friendship. And probably knit a whole, whole lot. Have a lovely Thursday. And make some time to sew a stitch or two. You'll be so glad you did.
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Do you ever have sewing inertia? You want to sew but you can't quite push past it to get going? How do you resolve it? What are you sewing this week? Leave a link or just chat in the combox and let us know.

Fast. Pray. Give.

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Fast

After you complete any essential morning tasks at the computer for the first time today, turn it off. Do not return to the computer today unless/until it is essential for the running of your household or the care of your children.

Pray

"The silence is so great that I look and do not see, Listen and do not hear. The tongue moves in prayer, but does not speak"(Blessed Teresa of Calcutta).

Give

"It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing. It is not how much we give, but how much love we put in the giving" (Blessed Teresa of Calcutta)

With every "gift" of service that you give today, give a smile too.

A Little Business

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Thoughts on the amazing events of the last week: God Got it Done

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When the print version of this column appears in mailboxes, it will have been a week since Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio took the name Pope Francis. A week is an eternity in this brave new world of instant information and opinions. Sometimes I am certain that thoughtful mothers who wait for something to percolate before writing should just give up in the digital age. But my editor told me to take my time. So I did and I soaked in every anecdote, every sweet observation, and every one of Pope Francis’ public words in those very early days of his pontificate. With every new wave of information, I was more impressed by the Holy Spirit. Seriously, God got it done. Please read the rest here.