A Little Stitch

Just a little stitching I did for an exchange. My eyes still get blurry after a bit but I did it! I'm pretty excited to craft again.

Hal my new Pal

I enjoy all animals. I was given the opportunity to adopt/rescue a 10 year old Cockatiel. I named him Hal, short for Halligan, which is a tool we use in the fire service to pry open doors, etc.

Hal has already been great entertainment. He chirps when my fire/EMS radio goes off. He also chirps when I leave the room as if he wants me to stay and he laughs when I laugh.

It may take some time but I hope to have him hand tame and flying in an enclosed room (safety from the dogs). I'm so glad he is a part of my pack and that my husband is so open to letting me love on more animals.
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I recently posted this on my facebook.... We need boldness. How many times have you just 'felt' someone needed you to reach out to them...to ask them what's wrong...to not accept "I'm fine" as the answer?

When we are quickened in our spirits that something is 'wrong' we often ignore it and don't have the boldness to push to help our friends. Are you a friend? Can you see past the facade?

Do you care enough to see the broken people who feel invisible? Lord, grant us boldness to reach out to others...and place people in our lives that will be bold with US as well.

I feel so blessed by kindness shown to me through friends....

TTFN

Tiny Home Plans

I haven't blogged in a bit because we've been busy with a project. Our daughter is looking into building a tiny home. I'm sure you've all seen the new fad on television shows where people have minimal space and live comfortably.

It's a great idea, in theory, but after viewing a pre-built tiny home (under 300 sq ft) for $65,000, we decided she should look into other options! So, while searching for land, getting costs for clearing land and finding out about utilities, she has been looking at small house plans. Costs of construction may keep her from traditional building.

It is an exciting time for her. I hope to have an update soon as to her home choice.
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I did some stitching over the last couple of weeks for a small exchange. I could only stitch for a few minutes at a time due to blurry vision but it was nice to have something to push me into picking up the needle again.

The pack is well. I still miss my Mariposa everyday but I'm learning to adjust my expectations of her being at my feet.

I hope you are all avoiding the flu! Stay happy and healthy. TTFN