Quilts of Valor Bee
           Smoky Mountain Quilters Guild
                  Franklin, North Carolina

This group was started in 2008 with 5 participants and has grown to over 70 members!  They've already donated over 75 Quilts of Valor and have over 100 more quilts in progress!!

"We greatly appreciate the opportunity to honor our military men and women at this time in the history of our country."--Carlie Nichols, chair (wearing red shirt in picture)


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    Quilting for the Hormonally Challenged

I admit it.  I’ve been a hormonal mess for the last couple days.  Prior to this I was feeling ok, but had been noticing some wee little hot flashes.

Perhaps today is the last PMS hurrah for me (doubtful, but one can hope!)

I feel so completely unsteady, wavering between any number of emotions: sad, weepy, sappy, crabby, cranky, hopeless, annoyed, witchy, impatient (just to name a few).  The list goes on and on and none of them qualify for the Fruits of the Spirit!  Makes you want to stop by for a visit I’m sure!!

My hubby is loving and patient, yet fearful (and rightly so) of his wife, the emotional volcano.  Amazing to note how quickly he was able to leave for work this morning!!

Do you ever feel like this?  I hope someone is raising their hand.

So what is a crazed Quilty Girl to do on a day like this?  I’m happy to report that I have already forced my buns outside for a walk.  Feels good to get my heart pumping some fresh energy around.

As far as creative endeavors, I’m planning to sort through a box of scraps and treasures.  Notice I said a “box” as in one box, not a roomful of boxes and bins.  Please don’t drag out every bit of your fabric and completely overwhelm yourself (surely none of us would do that!  gasp!)

Will I start any new projects?  Hopefully not.

Will I do a bunch of rotary cutting?  Nope.  I tend to be very clumsy when I’m hormonally challenged and I really like my hands and all my fingers attached. 

Will I stitch on a project that’s already in progress?  Yes, that sounds nice.

Thankfully this morning, God reminded me that He is always the same, completely steady, and rock-solid.  He doesn’t get hormonal (whew! That’s a relief!), but He does understand and sympathize when we are out of sorts.  He created us and knows our struggles.  Praise God!

I hope that you aren’t feeling crazy today, but if you are please be gentle with yourself and trust that this will pass soon.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.  Hebrews 13: 8


May your day be blessed,
Pam

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