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Overcoming Obstacles

Posted on May 31, 2009 by auburnchick

I strongly encourage you to watch the following video:

This inspirational young man is Nick Vujicic.  He is a follower of Christ and is quick to give God the glory for the opportunities he’s had to share his testimony to others despite (and because of) his physical challenges.

We watched this video at church this morning.  It was used to illustrate the point that no matter what life throws at us, we can find our hope in God.

I felt a sense of shame at the way I allow myself to be brought down by various things in my life…nothing near as dramatic as what this young man has had to deal with.

I also felt inspired as I watched him get back up…with much effort…to stand up proudly.   I’m sure there were times when he didn’t have the will to do anything.  He could have easily given up and allowed others to do things for him.

But, leaning on God’s strength, Nick persevered, grew stronger and more daring, and laughed in life’s face as he cleared each hurdle.

Truly inspiring.

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Flowers and Socks…They Are a Growin’

Posted on May 31, 2009 by auburnchick

I went outside this morning to check on my newly planted sunflowers.

Lookie!!!!

Can you believe it?!  I just planted those three days ago!  What a great little project to do with young children since they wouldn’t have to wait long to see the fruits of their labor!

My sunflowers aren’t the only things growing around here.

I started a new project last week…the Belle Epoque Socks from the book Two-at-a-Time Socks.  I’m using Regia Silk sock yarn…a gift from a West Coast Oddball knitter.

Here’s my progress so far:

I’m getting ready for the heel flaps.  Fun stuff!  I’ll post more details when I finish the pair.

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Another Sink of Dishes

Posted on May 31, 2009 by auburnchick

Turning 15 did not make the boy stop procrastinating.

Look at the pile of dishes awaiting Rooster’s gloved hands…

All I can say is better him than me!

I suggested that as a birthday present, Chicky could offer to do them for him.

No way, Jose.

She suggested I do them.  My response?

I may be mean, but I’m not stupid.  The dishes could wait for the day after Rooster’s birthday.

Poor Rooster.

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