Vendor Fair!

I'm so thankful to announce I'm selling my crafts at the upcoming Patchwork craft shows in Orange County!

The first is Sunday, May 15 in Long Beach!

The second is Sunday, May 29 in Santa Ana!

Here is a bit more information about each show:

http://www.patchworkshow.com/

This world is temporary.

This past week was a bit of a solemn one internally. I was just thinking a lot about death and eternity, and it overwhelmed the rest of my thoughts and actions. Not at all in a bad way, just in a really awakening way. There are just times when the fragility of life seems so much more real, and it puts everything in perspective. It makes me feel so weak, to think that everything and everyone I have in my life could be taken away in a moment. And yet, that is exactly where I want to be. When I feel that weakness, when nothing in my life seems stable except for God, I have to turn to Him for all my comfort. (Which is the only place real comfort can be found!) This kind of perspective encourages me to live in such a way where everything I do is done for God, and everything I hold is held with open hands. I am asking God to make that lifestyle a reality. I praise Him for the ways He's already done that, but I long to live it out even more. I know that when I empty myself of the things of this world, I can be filled with Him! 

Do not be Anxious!

When I go the Barnes and Noble, (a favorite past-time of me and my fiance) I always head toward the Do-It-Yourself Craft book section. There are thousands upon thousands of pages covering every inch of the crafting world from paper flowers to screen prints, from recreation to business. I am certainly inspired by the projects and success tips provided by these books, but I have found that another emotion surfaces when faced with all these stories: I'm overwhelmed! I realize all the styles and projects I have yet to explore, and all the ways I could improve what I've already done! I look at the success of others and think "I'm not there yet!" Thankfully, I immediately call on the Lord to correct my perspective and pray for his vision. I don't need to be overwhelmed by what other people have accomplished! As as I'm praying for the Lord to guide me and give me the progress He wants, He will have me right where He wants me! I don't need to have a fancy website, published book, huge business, until the Lord takes me there. He knows exactly what's best, and He has the power to bring the success that He desires. Until he takes me there, He will teach me great things. He might have other plans, or He might have a different path for me to take. I don't need to be anxious! When I am anxious because other people are successful, that shows the deep rooted pride in me. "If someone else is having success, I want to have more!" I'll foolishly desire that deep inside! The Lord is teaching me to enjoy the great work of others, and trust the Lord's timing and great plans!