by lynn krestel

words

i've been thinking alot about words...some are used in haste, carelessly, w/o much thought...and some are spoken with care, with love, or hurt ... unfortunately, words once spoken cannot be retracted...we may try to clarify or restate our position - but what is said, is said.

i am from a family of 'wordies'!! my g-grandma, grandma, mom, uncle, sisters - teachers, authors - they know how to put words together creatively, spontaneously, fitly! what i miss most about my mom, gone now for 5 years - are her words. her cheerful voice on the other end of the line, teasing, caring, cajoling. she was our biggest cheerleader - i miss that most in my life - a mom to send/speak words of encouragement, wisdom and advice, love.

there is a proverb: 'a word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver' (proverbs 25:11). fitly: an adverb which describes how the 'word' is spoken - in a suitable, proper manner... i'm not saying we have to speak shakespearean! but speaking love. truth. comfort. in an appropriate way and time.

 

so many times, my soul is hungry for someone to say a word -that reaches to me deeply, feeds me, cheer me!!  and oh so many times, i have hoped to be the one to say the 'word' that would be just what somebody wants and needs to hear... and i know i've failed, been too busy, consumed, or not knowing what to say - i avoid... i'm sorry!

so i am feeling the challenge. going to try to be more aware! gonna (try) to make the most of a word!

keep watching - today, i'm starting a new line of resin 'dictionary word' charms... i think they are going to be keepers!!

 

at a late hour...

at a late hour while my family slumbers....i gather the threads of my day, loose and sometimes tangled. some late nights i think i just tie them in knots - just to hold in place those things undone and carried over to the next day... but tonight, as in some nights, i feel that i have woven the threads, finished the process, completed the tasks.

and yes i am weary, my eyes burn with sleep, but my soul is satisfied with accomplishment and progress. building an indie life - with your own hands, takes determination. organization. a certain amount of discipline. yielding a small fledgling business. dreams. happiness!!

so i shuffle off to a soft place. warmth. deserved rest! tomorrow. a new list of to do's.  but for now, finished!

snagged a treasury!

what? i know you're thinking...whats the big deal?! its beating half of america to the punch when a small window -say maybe 5 -10 seconds, opens. you jump in. punch in a title. fix the typos! and hit enter! and i still finally got it!!

 

the link to it is only live till thursday afternoon...so click fast!! i'm happy with how it turned out... and i'v had a great day convo-ing with the featured artists! etsy is a great place to find unique, handmade everything.  most are working hard to make a living doing what they love..and its satisfying to chat and learn and relate with them.

been a happy tuesday!!

oh my!!

oh my! one month since since my last post...it has been a summer of transition, busyness, lightning speed passing... i would say welcome back - but you probably never left...it was me! out of sorts, adjusting, avoiding... leaving the safety of my routine, holding on to each moment..hoping for the same, but knowing what was inevitable.

so as my youngest girlheads out the door to her first day of school - dressed in red houndstooth sweater, jeans and flip flops!

 

and my oldest girl has already launched into a new phase of life - freshman at college... i should share of our trip to california - to take beth to school - but i can't go there - yet. 

for now it is time. her time. to grow. stretch her wings. she is ready!! i will get there!!

so for september - i look forward - with great anticipation! - of returning to routine, (a new)normal, and getting creative!!

happy fall!!