A Right, Nice Day

 

Last Friday was an interesting and fun day! We started out listening to a Gaither Homecoming video. We hadn't watched any for years. It used to be an annual event, beginning the new year with the first Gaither video and then watching the rest of them during those cold winter months. It was a great way to start the year.

But it's been years since we watched one. I chose "Amazing Grace" and it was wonderful to sit through the sacred old hymns, singing along and worshiping God.

My mother introduced the Gaither videos to us, which in itself was a miracle. She was not a "religious" or "faithful" person, so when she mentioned them to us we were surprised. Maybe sometime in her life she was exposed to the hymns and was enjoying listening to them.

Once we started we couldn't stop. They were just too good. They encouraged, inspired, and provided a worship time singing with a group of sinners, just like us. 

I think we'll be watching a few more. I'm not one to listen to the radio, or play a CD during the day. So having the opportunity once again to be a part of a large choir and sing my heart out, (which is a whisper now), brought joy to my heart. 

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Early that same morning I woke, and while sitting in the dark, which we do every morning, the "Sawmill Arts and Craft Center" in Cook Forest came to mind. This is a place where artisans across PA sell their wares. I love to visit there and see the work of created personss. I decided to go that day!

So after the video, I left. I was hoping to find a new picture. I enjoy the photography of Jack Paluh and was hoping I would see a picture that delighted me. He takes picture of nature, wildlife, and country scenery. A new picture to put on the wall to enjoy would be nice. And I did see a couple to consider.

But my eye was drawn to some quilt items, and I fell in love with the above piece. I always enjoyed going to the Amish Quilt shops in Lancaster, and was delighted when I got to visit one in Ohio a few years ago. I have two handmade quilts by the Amish that I hang on the living room wall, one for the spring and summer, and one for the fall and winter.

Being a homebody, I like my home to be warm and cozy, and quilts are one of the ways I decorate. As well as pictures. I can relax and appreciate work that others have done.

I had been saving my $10 weekly allowance for awhile, so when I saw the quilt I had to have it. A gift to me. A treasure to keep. My weekly allowance provided half of the cost and that made me happy! It now is laying on the dining room table for me to enjoy.

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Once home, I  picked up the movie "Amazing Grace" which tells the inspiring story of how one man's passion and perseverance changed the world. Based on the true story of William Wilberforce and his courageous quest to end the British slave trade, the movie also features the story of John Newton who was a slave ship captain who found God and wrote the hymn "Amazing Grace."

A joyful music video, a lovely quilt piece, and a movie to inspire the heart. It was a good way to end the week!

By His Grace . . .