A stab at the Repurposing Rage!

My sister is quickly becoming the queen of repurposing.  She makes crazy, cute stuff out of old yucky stuff like this!  Even though I am not even close to the seamstress she is, I thought I would give it a try.

I had these horrible, unflattering knit pajama pants.

And I repurposed them into a super-cute swim cover up for Emmalie.

One for Claira from the other pant leg coming up soon!

I was pretty pleased with myself :)!

Multitude Monday: Healing

I went to a funeral today.  I had only spent one afternoon with this woman, but I felt connected to her.  I wanted to go to the funeral or maybe I needed to go.  I had much the same feeling the afternoon I spent with her.  I called her up out of the blue, introduced myself to her and asked if I could come and talk with her.  In a strange way spending the afternoon with her was almost like getting to spend the afternoon with my mom again.  She was easy to talk to and I shared from my heart about my mom's sudden diagnoses, the horrible 11 months she lived through and her welcomed death.  I say "welcomed death" simply to say that all of us, including her, were so glad for the nightmare to be over.  God had answered our prayers.  She was healed of the cancer that overtook her body and mind, not in the way that I prayed for, but she was healed.  My mom was never able to openly talk about her impending death and that was hard on us all.  Kim openly shared about her cancer and asked about my mom's, thoughtfully listening to every word I said.  It was so healing for me.  I don't think she had a clue what that afternoon meant to me.  Maybe I'll tell her when I see her again. 


31.  quiet afternoons
32.  warm sunshine
33.  heartfelt conversations
34.  mother's hearts
35.  selfless husbands
36.  innocent daughters
37.  Heaven
38.  healing
39.  friends
40.  reminders not to waste this precious gift of life we are given 

Christmas with her Granddaughter

"Ringing the Bell" at her Final Radiation Treatment

Marlotte Ann "Mammie"

1955-2004

I am on a journey to find 1000 Unexpected Gifts.  These were the gifts I was given today.  


Did you find joy unexpectedly today?




Maggie

Extreme Life Makeover: Back to Basics

When I began my Extreme Life Makeover the goal was to find a way to  keep all of my plates spinning without the slightest tilt.  I just wanted things to run more smoothly.  But as He so often does, God has gently redirected my focus.

He has given me these blessings, this life.
He wants not just to enjoy it, but to soak it in.
The difference between a being fan and a key player.

Often times I feel like I'm failing at everything and that's when He brings me back around to what's really important.

Time to Play

Time to Enjoy His Gifts

Time for Rest

Time to Serve Each Other

Time for Hugs

Time for the Little Things

Time for a Relationship with Him

All Grown Up

I remember the first time I met him.  
He was so frail I thought he'd break, when I hugged him.  That's what years of malnourishment does to a child.  
He had the kindest, gentlest eyes........still does.  


Blending a family can be tough.  I began as a sister he seldom saw, living hours away.  Soon enough a move brought us closer together and we became a family and then in the blink of an eye she was gone and he was our's.  


We didn't do everything right, by any means.  But I watch him now, as a young adult, and I know he's got the important stuff down.  
He's funny.  
He's passionate about staying on God's path.  
He knows the importance of family.  
He's incredibly kind.....will do anything for anybody.


And he will make an amazing husband and father one day.

Bike Parade

Crash!

You're Invited!!!

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I am a participating blogger and I want all my friends to get in on the fun!!! There were over 2000 bloggers last year and awesome prizes!! Here is a list of the prizes up for grabs for this years Blog Party!


Come by for a visit while you're out partying and make sure to enter our give away contest! I'm number 135 under Family Friendly Blogs.


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Good Luck!! Enjoy the Party!!


Maggie