Happy Sense of Accomplishment

I'm feeling good! I have three finished pieces up in my shop, another finished piece just waiting to be photographed, and I began construction on a new design today! :-) I know it doesn't seem like much compared to all the shops out there with dozens of products to sell, but it's a lot to me and I'm feeling satisfied.
Taking it one step at a time, and enjoying the process...

And this picture makes me happy!


As does this one... :-)

Have a wonderful night and a restful Sunday, blog world.

Update on Jonathan

So a family has stepped forward to adopt Jonathan! :-D Hallelujah! But that is only the first step. So much needs to happen in a very short time in a very slow system...but God can do it! Please don't cease praying.

You can find a more detailed update here: http://www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2011/12/update-on-jonathan.html Please take the time to read the specific prayer requests!

Please Pray!!!

Please, please take the time to pray for this young man! He's fifteen-years-old, lives in a Ukrainian orphanage, and desperately wants a family of his own! The problem is that on December 31st, he will turn sixteen. Normally, that would be an exciting birthday, but for him, this marks the day he will be turned out on his own with no chance of being adopted. It's the day he 'ages out' of the orphanage.

Please pray that God would move mountains to bring this boy into a loving home before it's too late! I have every confidence that God can do this, and what would show His power and might more than to rescue this one He loves so much, snatching him from a life of hardship and loneliness at the last second!

What I love is that this young man's name is....Jonathan! The name Jonathan means Yahweh has given, or gift of God. The Lord has brought Jonathan into this world for a purpose, he's a gift. I pray for a family both to give him the love and care he needs, and also benefit from this gift of God.

You can find out more about Jonathan here: http://www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2011/12/urgenturgenturgent.html.

Please pass on Jonathan's story! If you or anyone you know are interested in adopting him, you can contact Amy at waitingchildren@gmail.com.

Coming Soon!

I found this pretty sweater in a thrift shop this summer.

Look at the lovely detailing!

I have plans for this sweater, so stay tuned to see what becomes of it... :-)

Mmm, good!

You know that feeling you get after a long day's work, when you're tired, but know you've accomplished good things? Yeah... :-) Treat yourself a cup of hot-chocolate (or tea, or your other hot drink of choice), curl up in a cozy corner somewhere and read a good book!

Hmm, maybe I should take my own advice... See you later!