Where Am I Planted?

I could have typed this Scripture verse (or in my case, swiped this out), but I really, really like seeing God's Word in is own setting on the printed page of the Bible.

Psalm one, verse three.

I was struck this morning in reading the blog, Devotions by Jan, when she said, "Water is never an issue because of where he is planted." 

Think about that . . . Having enough water in not the issue here . . . So maybe the question should be, 'Is something clogging my roots to bring that water up into my trunk and leaves? . . . Or am I planting my feet firmly into the stream of His love and strength?

Jan says, ”Water is never an issue because of where he is planted.  Rather than being planted in the soil of this world’s ideas of right and wrong, this person enjoys God’s blessing because of his love and obedience to God’s objective truth.  He is planted in the right place and can enjoy growth, fruit, and significance!"

Where am I planted? . . . Today as thirst comes as it does in this life . . . I will ask myself . . . "Am I drinking?" The water is there. That is no question.

Towel Aprons

I made two new towel aprons today.  They are the best kind in my opinion.  They are so practical.  I can wipe my hands dry on them without having to search for the hand towel that disappeared from the kitchen when I turned my back. 🙂

I first started experimenting with a few old towels a couple of years ago, to try it.  I whacked them in half and sewed in a couple pleats and a belt from a wide ribbon I had on hand.  I loved them and usef them all the time . . . but with starting out used and old already, they look quite sad-looking and dowdy by now.

So last week I purchased two brand new towels to make into aprons and I am well pleased!!! I like the kind that you don't have to tie . . . I like them higher then my waist to keep my Sunday dresses clean in the kitchen . . . So I made them loose and sewed in the ties so I can just flip them over my head and I'm good to go.

What is your favorite apron style?

Here is style I made today.

It's as simple as can be . . . 

Here is the front.

and this is what the back looks like . . .

Handlotion

A couple years ago, when I was in Utah with Japheth on a business trip, I came upon this stuff.  This is my absolute favorite - BEST hand lotion ever, in my opinion.  Not sure what makes it better, but I love it.  

Not wanting to sit in classes, I wandered the downtown streets and gardens since I was at leisure, taking pictures of flowers, buying salad greens at the grocery store, and window shopping.

I did find a beautiful basket for out oldest daughter who was babysitting, cooking and running the house for us while we were gone and I found this lotion.

Now exactly sure what makes it exceptional, except that it is ultra cream and the scent in day phenomenal!  I struggle with dry hands year round so I appreciate good hand cream.  Since then, my dear husband has gifted me two more of these for my birthday this year and I was thrilled!!! Such a great gift!