I have also started collecting these pot holders. I found 1 last week when I was at the yard sale.
As many of you know I have living here helping to take care of my g.ma. She became really ill over the weekend and we almost lost her. My aunt and I stayed up more than 24 hours straight getting fluid by tiny drops into her mouth. Well I guess I got too fatigued and stressed out because I caught a terrible head cold. So now all my other aunts and uncle along with hospice have been with her for the last few days while I recoup.
An old man, probably some ninety plus years, feebly sat on the park bench. He didn't move, just sat with his head down, staring at his hands. When I sat down beside him he didn't acknowledge my presence. The longer I sat, the longer I wondered if he was ok.
Finally, not really wanting to disturb him, but wanting to check on him at the same time, I asked him if he was ok. He raised his head and looked at me and smiled.
Yes, I'm fine, thank you for asking, he said in a clear, strong voice.
I didn't mean to disturb you, sir, but you were just sitting here staring at your hands. I wanted to make sure you were ok.
"Have you ever looked at your hands?," he asked. I mean REALLY looked at your hands?
I slowly opened my hands and stared down at them. I turned them over, palms up and then palms down. No, I guess I had never really looked at my hands as I tried to figure out the point he was making.
Then he smiled and related this story:
Stop and think for a moment about the hands you have, how they have served you well throughout your years. These hands, though wrinkled, shriveled and weak have been the tools I have used all my life to reach out, to grab and embrace life. They braced and caught my fall when as a toddler I crashed upon the floor. They put food in my mouth and clothes on my back. As a child my mother taught me to fold them in prayer. They tied my shoes and pulled on my boots.They dried the tears of my children and caressed the Love of my life.They held my rifle and wiped my tears when I went off to war.They have been dirty, scraped and raw, swollen and bent. They were uneasy and clumsy when I tried to hold my newborn son. Decorated with my wedding band they showed the world that I was married and loved someone special.They wrote the letters home and trembled and shook when I buried my parents and spouse and walked my daughter down the aisle. Yet, they were strong and sure when I dug my buddy out of a foxhole and lifted a plow off of my best friends foot. They have held children, consoled neighbors, and shook in fists of anger when I didn't understand.They have covered my face, combed my hair, and washed and cleansed the rest of my body. They have been sticky and wet, bent and broken, dried and raw. And to this day, when not much of anything else of me works real well, these hands hold me up, lay me down, and again continue to fold in prayer. These hands are the mark of where I've been and the ruggedness of my life.But more importantly, it will be these hands that God will reach out and take, when he leads me home. And He won't care about where these hands have been or what they have done. What He will care about is to whom these hands belong and how much He loves these hands. And with these hands He will lift me to His side and there I will use these hands to touch the face of Christ.
No doubt I will never look at my hands the same again. I never saw the old man again after I left the park that day, but I will never forget him and the words he spoke.
When my hands are hurt or sore or when I stroke the face of my children and wife I think of the man in the park. I have a feeling he has been stroked and caressed and held by the hands of God.
I, too, want to touch the face of God and feel his hands upon my face.
Thank you, Father, God, for these hands and this life.
Poem written by Melinda Clements @ 2004
Very sweet heart hanky
Very nice with pink bead collar
Hand embroidery and applique
Hello out there in the blogging world. Join us at http://makeminepink.com/ to see all the Show and Tell Monday Blogs.
I will be blogging about my new wonderful vintage textiles I found at the yard sale all week. So check back each day to see something new I've added to my web site.
In the mean time, I am working on a new Southern Bell Pillowcase set. She is beautiful and I can't wait till I finish.
I'm on my way out of Hazard Thursday morning
I have no idea what the rocks are, but I am puzzeled by their round shape.
Isn't she cute!
What are these?
Of course I found a pink poodle!
She did have some nice purses.
Oooooops, not only did I come back with no money but no gas either.
The Rt 127 yard sale starts tomorrow. I will be leaving Krypton Kentucky at 7:00 am. I will arrive in Russell Springs, Kentucky around 9:30 -- that is after filling up my gas tank and filling up on caffeine from Starbucks in London, Kentucky.
My main goal is to fine lots of vintage linen and fabric. Maybe a few books, maybe some china, maybe some sewing notions, oh well, maybe I'll just shop till I run out of money.
I will take lots of pictures -- and post on my blog.
I have my flea market bag packed -- what's in it? Have I left anything out?
tape measure
magnifying glass
notebook and pens
handi-wipes
cash
wallet
sunglasses
business cards
camera and extra batteries
music
tape
wrapping tissue paper
small bungee cord
plastic bags
scissors
water
Well it is Monday again. Time to show off what we have been working on at http://makeminepink.com/
is coming up next month and I am one of the sponsors. As a sponsor I get to display my business in a 2x2 foot table top. So I am working on something really interesting to show case my embroidery. You will have to be there to see it though. No peeks till then.
Join us for Show and Tell Monday at Make Mine Pink. http://makeminepink.com
I finished the last table scarf I was working on. It is so pretty with those blue birds. It is now on my website -- http://www.beloved-creations.com/catalog.php?item=338
I am also working on a new table scarf that I am dedicating to my grandmother who always loved high heels and red roses.
I have also added a sign to my web site and it is so cute! http://www.beloved-creations.com/catalog.php?item=336
and a new Pink Ribbon Tote Bag http://www.beloved-creations.com/catalog.php?item=337
The longest yard sale starts August 7 and runs through the weekend. I will be driving to Russelville Kentucky to hunt for linens and such. Is anyone else going? If so where will your stops be? What will you be looking for? I will be taking a recorder and doing interviews for the radio show.
See http://www.127sale.com/ for more information. if you click here
you will find the map http://www.127sale.com/Back%20Brochure%20for%20Web.pdf
If you find me in Russellvile, I will give you a vintage handkerchief on the spot if you mention you saw my post on MakeMinePink or my blog http://beloved-creations.blogspot.com
It's never too early to start getting those hard to find pink lights for the Christmas Season.
It is just a month till the 127 longest yardsale. I will looking for vintage linens, needle books, and sewing notions. I can't wait to see what is out there. I will be recording for my radio show http://blogtalkradio.com/janetinky
The Christmas in July Shop Hop will begin July 21st through the 27th! You'll have a week to get a head start on your christmas shopping and decorating while at the same time earning chances at fabulous CHRISTMAS IN JULY prizes! See http://www.makeminepink.com/shop-hop/ for details.
I am particpating in this shop hop event. Once it starts you can search all of the Make Mine Pink boutiques that are particpating for the "I found it" shoping bag. I also will have several Christmas items for sale in my boutique during that week.
if this does not work you can find it here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D41-Bz1oNcA
I'm a little early -- this being Sunday -- but I did want to post this embroidered pillowcase I just finished. Of course I have to do "Hers" now. When that one is finished I add it to my website. These His and Hers pillowcases are all hand embroidered by me and have several different stitches.
Join all the ladies at http://makeminepink.com for Show and Tell Monday.
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