2017 Women's Retreat

My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26

So blessed the Lord is so gracious and merciful and loves us so much to meet us where we are at sin and all!! Jesus died on the cross so we may have everlasting life!  God chooses us, justifies us, is our deliver/defender, and helps us.

The retreat was such a blessing!  The weather was nice and sunny.  The teachings and fellowship with all the ladies was so wonderful. I was truly blessed.

Here is what how the hall was decorated, the colors matched perfectly will the wood cabins!!!

Anchor

The past couple of years anchors have fascinated me and the saying "hold fast".

The definition of an anchor is something that serves to hold an object firmly and the term hold fast is originates from the Norwegian and Dutch means to hold tight.

This reminds me of the bible verse Hebrews 6:19: This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the presence behind the veil.

In my life, I need an anchor. God's word is my anchor as it never returns void and won't fail me.  As I walk through this life, I will "hold fast" to His words as it will see me through the highs and lows.

It is well with my soul.

Excited and Can't Wait

This is the last weekend to get all the decorations buttoned up for the Women's Retreat!  I'm so excited to get there and see how God puts everything together!  This time of year is so amazing, us women get together for a weekend to fellowship and hear what the Lord has to say to us. We make new friends and get to hang out with the ones that we don't get to see all the time.

I always come back refreshed, more focused on my relationship with God, and encouraged to keep going through all the ups and downs life dishes out!  And just think, I was so afraid to go to the Women's retreat all those years ago, now I can't wait to go! :)

Here is a glimpse of a the decoration theme for this year.  I so want to post all the decorations and all that I have been working on for the retreat but don't want to ruin it for the ladies who may be going and read this beforehand.

Once I get back, will post it all and the inspiring things that happened!  Praying everyone has a safe trip to the retreat and return home to our families.

Adventure in Staining Wood

I would have never thought staining wood would be so inspiring!! As I started staining the wood, it became alive and the lines and knot holes became more prominent and so beautiful.

This reminded me of what I looked like before I accepted Jesus, my life was lifeless and dull and now I'm quenched with Jesus's love and he guides me through the paths in my life and comforts me when I hit those "knot holes".

Once you stand back and look at the whole picture it is beautiful masterpiece knot holes and all!!

Cross Stitch Minnie Mouse Necklaces

Ever since I saw the Cross Stitch necklaces, I fell in love with them!!  Decided to make another version of the necklaces with the silver cabochon setting instead of the mini wooden hoops.

I found a mini cross stitch pattern for the outline of Minnie Mouse and thought of 3 girls who would love them! So excited to make more and see how many themes and varieties that can be created!!

New Look & Getting Crafty @ Work

Decided to give the ole blog a new look since I plan to blog more about my crafts that I'm involved in!  Whatcha think!?!?!?!

Also, this past week at my job we were asked to do a skit.  My part was to create a full size employee badge.  Everyone was calling the badge "betty badge" so we decided to go with Betty Boop theme!  After the skit is done, I think I just might keep it in my office as decoration!