Would You Like To Win This?

If you would like a chance to win this Hawaiian pin cushion, leave me a comment in the comment box with a "yes" and why you'd like to win it. Just for fun. The drawing will be on this coming Friday. **if you have already submitted for it, don't worry, I have it down** Good luck to all!



I want to share with you my pin cushion (which was made in China and I wanted to do a give away with something from Hawaii):
There's a button on the bottom to make the tape measure roll back inside. It's felt and beaded embroidery. Very girly girl. I don't know if I can stand to stick a needle in it, but I know it's better than sticking them in the tomato one I have (it rolls away from me constantly) or the sofa arm (which is not something I am doing with the sofa in this rented condo, trust me - and it's not something I will be doing to my new sofas when I get to use them; but I thought nothing of it with my old sofa!).

I can't wait to get moved in and settled so I can start sewing and crafting again. I want to be able to sew and embroider like this lovely lady.

I was able to finally go to Confession today and we went to this evenings Mass. I just want to be patient with folks, but really, do the red say the black already. Geesh. The priest called up any children that wanted to come up to the altar around him while he prepared the gifts and we said the Our Father . . . after which time they were dismissed . . . This kind of circusing about with the Mass drives me nuts. The only children that stood there properly (and didn't need to be) were the altar servers. The other kids were looking around, looking at each other . . . what a mess.

After Mass we did our grocery shopping. We may go see a film tomorrow or we may not. I'm for not at this time, as I really would rather go on that mini hike and check out a waterfall promised to be on the walk. I do not want to rush about like a crazed lunatic to get to a cinema later. And, honestly, the queue to get in will be ridiculous. I like to wait a few weeks to see "new" releases. In the mean time, I can get in a few good books, yeah?

I'm beginning "Fire Within" by Fr. Dubay once again. I tried when I first got it; tried again on the flight from Maryland; and, after several other purchased books now read, I am trying again. I think I needed to get some lighter reading before tackling something so near and dear. My prayer life can only be much better and effective now that I've gone to Confession. I try to go regularly (every 2 months or more often). I'm not a Saint - but I would like to be one. I can not hide that hope from anyone. It is some times an hourly struggle to choose to do good or the will of God . . . when the flesh is dead set against it. But, the JOY when I surrender to God cannot be compared to another. Please pray for me that I make some heart-way into this book, which may help me unleash the fire within (which, I believe is a stronger, more contemplative prayer life; which, I believe God is calling me to . . . and not just me, exclusively, but you, too). I agree with that much that I have read so far: it's not exclusive; it is for everyone. I want it. Don't you?

God bless you and keep you.