..but Pennsylvania is REALLY GOOD...and I dream of living, creating and growing old here (or something similar)
and walking down to the road to pick up handwritten notes from my friends..(friends, you will write me, right???)
On my way to PA, I read a book named "The Seed" by Jon Gordon that my sweet friend Cori brought me and it was the perfect starter to an even more perfect long (yet super quick, too fast) weekend. I highlighted a quote and/or passage on almost every page and you will see those words come to life via pen and paper.
During my Saturday class, I brought up the book, The Seed, and as I was talking about how much the book spoke to me, my friend Pam approached me with a little gift...a new coffee cup and look what it reads:
These are the things that confirm my purpose and that I am doing what I am supposed to be doing...
Thank you PA, Staci & Jeff and the Shuck Family and all of you who joined me on Saturday, to Kim, Lisa and Tracy for driving me to "The Valley" (Kim..YOU WON!) .....more coming tomorrow..nned to get back to laundry!
Have I mentioned that I LOVE PA????
Love these pictures..so pretty..I long for a place like that to lay my head down and call home too. Love your knew mug and how God uses those around us to confirm what He has told us.
Posted by: Sherry | April 30, 2012 at 05:33 AM
I love that mug!! God had all of that planned. :) And I am SOOOOO glad your enjoyed the book! I need to read it again and again and... :) Love you! YOU are planted exactly where God wants you!
Posted by: Cori | April 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM
I love your photos! What type of camera do you use (or editing software)! They are fantastic! It was great meeting you at the crop. Wish I would've taken a class but wasn't sure how things would go given I was taking my daughter. Next time I'll be signing up for sure!
Barb M.
Posted by: Barb M | April 30, 2012 at 01:31 PM
Hi Barb! Nice to have met you and your daughter...and please know that kids are always welcome to join in on the classes! I have an older Canon Rebel XT and I shoot in AV and then edit them with a basic free program at www.picmonkey.com
Hope to see you again in PA!
Posted by: stephanie ackerman | April 30, 2012 at 03:59 PM
What a fun weekend with such a warm, friendly group of women. I love your philosophy on life. I am not as insightful as you. Loved your classes. I will make more of the canvas pieces. But I am SO hooked on the stitching. I stayed up till 12:30am die cutting and punching circles and other shapes so I can sit and stitch without much prep. Thank you so much for the inspiration and fellowship. I hope you come visit again.
Posted by: Kim L. | April 30, 2012 at 05:46 PM
Thanks Kim!!! Glad to hear that you are hooked on stitching..I totally understand! Hope to get back to PA soon!!!!
Posted by: stephanie ackerman | May 01, 2012 at 05:50 AM
Love your pictures! I've never been to PA but it looks like a little bit of heaven on earth where you visited. Isn't it awesome to know that the God of the Universe is sending you love notes. Wow.
Posted by: aubien | May 01, 2012 at 07:37 AM
Just to let you know that your philosophy of passing along "happy" works. I took my "happy ball" in to the office because everyone had asked what it looked like. It brought a smile to all their faces and they all want me to make one for them.
Posted by: Kim L | May 01, 2012 at 07:47 AM