The Start

I've always wanted to make a quilt. I remember when I was little, there was a quilt at my Granny's that I wrapped up in when I felt bad. It was special because it had been made by another grandmother of mine. 

When I was pregnant with Parker I knew I'd be saving clothes to make him a quilt. I wanted all of the special and meaningful clothes to be treasured. How could they be looked at and remembered if they were stuck in a box? I saved the clothes that had meaning for me and did just that. I stuck them in a box. 

I started the same collection with Emma...it's much bigger. I never did anything with them, just set them aside for that day when I'd have time to make those quilts. Stuck them in boxes. Until tonight!

Tonight I went through all of those clothes of Emma's. I decided what I wanted in the quilt and that any usable fabric left over would go into ministry blankets. 

I began with a nightgown, I cut the fabric at the seams trying to save as much as I could. I'm hopeful, I think it's going to work...now I just have to get my sewing machine set up correctly! 

For now though, I'm going to rest these tired hands. Have a blessed night dear friends. 

Krista

Faith

"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19

Our Father is so good! When all of this began I had no idea how I was going to do it. I am a working mom of a preschooler and toddler, where was I going to find the time? We live paycheck to paycheck, how will I afford the supplies needed for this task? I can't sew...I can't SEW and yeah, that's important when you want to make blankets! So I stopped all of my worrying and I told myself that God will provide all that I need. Surely if He has asked this of me, He won't just throw me out there! He will provide for this, because He wants me to spread His word in this way. 

So the first thing He provided me with, and I'm talking like immediately, was opportunity. A goal. I told Beth and Amy my plan and Amy invited me to go with her family to the hospital in August. Their son battled cancer and God healed him...he truly is a miracle! 

In the same conversation she told me to speak to Dedra because she wanted to make hats for those sweet kiddos who are losing their hair. I spoke to her briefly the following Sunday and we exchanged phone numbers. On Monday we emailed back and forth and she said she would teach me to sew. Another worry of mine, checked off of my list. 

Later that day I talked with my mother in law and told her about all of this. She was thrilled and told me we could go look through fabric that she had. What? Yes...Tuesday evening, the same thing. My step mother in law gave me a hoop, floss, 2 needles and some fabric to practice on. She even showed me how to do a split stitch. 

Last night at small group I got to tell a few of the ladies about what I was up to. As I was showing them my ideas and talking about how I'd been trying to hand embroider, one of them said "I have an embroidery machine!". I was smiling from ear to ear. She proposed that those who want to help get together at her house and she would get all of the scripture embroidered on to fabric squares while we sew blankets. 

So let's recap here; this ministry was put on my heart on Thursday, I had a goal Friday, I had someone to teach me to sew on Monday, fabric and practice materials to embroider on Tuesday and an embroidery machine on Wednesday. HA! It's like He's standing there with His arms crossed, and that "I told you so" look on His face. He is just so good! It's hard though, for me, to just let go of the worry and put it all in His hands. 

I am feeling so blessed by the people that have been supporting me in this. I'm very happy and excited that He has chosen me to do this and I can't wait to get started.

Have a blessed Thursday!

Krista

Psalm 119:76

"May Your unfailing love be my comfort."

Psalm 119:76

I thought I would write a post about the process I went through to get here. I want to explain it in such a way that my Father gets all of the glory, after all He is the reason this is all happening! I am so excited about what's to come! Let's begin.

Last April I went on a retreat where God spoke to me in ways I hadn't experienced before. I was truly changed that weekend and my life has been totally flipped. I know what it is to live for Jesus and am so glad I had that experience. To get more information on the retreat I went on visit Something Abundant Ministries website at www.somethingabundantministries.org I promise you won't regret it! 

So since that weekend I have been praying daily for God to show me my path. I've felt like I am missing something, like I was supposed to be doing something more. On Thursday June 6 He reminded me of my heart to serve. I have always loved helping others, cooking meals for families, giving gifts and making things for people. Just seeing the joy that my small offering gives these people is enough for me. It makes it all worth it. 

I emailed some dear friends for prayer requests and included this in it...well that same day I knew that I was supposed to be doing this. Making blankets for sick children but specifically for children with cancer. 

It's only been 6 days since I said yes to Him and I have friends who have been inspired by this wonderful cause. They want to help me spread the word of our Father through these blankets and bring joy to families who are going through such a hard time. 

I know that God will provide all that we need and I am so excited that He has opened my eyes and heart to this cause. 

To read more about my journey to Christ and the Allure retreat please visit the "my Journey" page. 

Thank you for stopping by and have a blessed day!

Krista

My first time embroidering anything!

Good Morning

The sun is shining and it's going to be a beautiful day. 

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