Good for the Soul

We came home last Monday on

such a high from the wedding

Our spirits were soaring.......

but Tuesday morning brought us

back to reality

One of our dear friends at church was

killed in a motorcycle accident that morning

Thank goodness for our wonderful church family,

we have just wrapped our arms around each

other and our dear friend's wife and hung on!

Such a bittersweet time losing a dear friend

but also knowing he is in the very presence

of our Lord and Savior rejoicing and praising

God the Father

What a blessing for him, what a terrible loss for us

After I came out of my disbelief and fog

I began pouring myself back into my crafting and

I found it to be very therapeutic and calming

Here are some of the things I accomplished this week

Who knew.....crafting is good for the soul

I've had a lot of folks say - I would never know what to put on a wired frame......

So I decided to add a few "finished"
ones to my sale list for the booth

An old bottle with dried flowers, faux relatives
an old key......I think it might work for
those who'd rather have a finished product

I also colored some small mason jars

light cranberry and added a little trim

And look what I did with two old whiskey bottles

and no they weren't mine....I bought them at the flea market for $1.00

...... crafting kept my hands busy

as my mind wandered in thoughts of

my dear friend who lost her husband

and my constant prayers on her behalf

I thought I might add a few pillows to my booth

Here is my first try at decorating a pillow

I like the simplicity of this painted wine bottle



I thank the Lord for creativity and energy

even in dark times

We can never understand why these bad things

happen but I know without a doubt that God's

plan and will for each of us is perfect and holy

and in that I can rest my weary soul

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