Sock Hop - Day 7

Welcome to Day 7 of the Sock Hop Blog Hop!  I am the Happy Cottage Quilter and am honored to represent Island Batik as one of their Ambassadors. 

He is at peace

A man I've known for over 40 years has gone home to be with the Lord on Friday morning.  My dear father in law, 95 years young, left the shackles of this life and is no longer in pain or sorrow.  He deeply missed his wife of almost 70 years when she passed away 3 years ago.  It was so sad to see him mourn the love of his life.  He was a kind, gentle, quiet man, who loved his family and his country.  He served in World War 2, and worked hard to provide for his wife and 5 children.  He enjoyed fishing and bowling, and bowled every Thursday until a stroke brought him down in late October.

He will be missed by his children, 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. But we have the blessed assurance that one day we will all be reunited together in heaven.

Bread for the Journey

Sock Hop Blog Hop

Join me for a Sock Hop Blog Hop this month! Bloggers and Island Batik Ambassadors will be showcasing fabulous new fabrics (coming soon to your favorite local quilt shop!) in classic blocks used in a variety of projects.  It will be a feast for the eyes, that is for sure! 

Join us on January 12, 2015 to get started!  The first stop will be Island Batik!

Bread for the Journey

May every new morning be filled with confidence and hope.  

Happy Quilting!

Beyond All Dreams

This is the fourth book I've read written by Elizabeth Camden, and every book I've read written by her seems to get better.  Ms Camden is a most intriguing author.  She has certainly done her research and has the ability to transcribes it into a compelling novel.  I found this book most interesting in the two main characters who are so diversely different.  Yet their differences seem to pull them together.  I was drawn in by the powerful congressman and the shy librarian and their budding romance.  Anna did not allow the hotheaded congressman, Luke, quelch her drive in discovering the mystery of the lost ship.  

A most fascinating read.  One I could not put down.  If you would like to start your year off reading a good book, I would highly recommend Beyond All Dreams.  Ms. Camden has once again written a winner.

As a reviewer for Bethany House Publishers, I was sent this book for my honest review.

Happy New Year

Auld Lang Syne History 

This 18th century poem was written by Robert Burns and is traditionally sung at the moment the clock strikes midnight of the brand new year.
Auld Land Syne actually translates to Good Old Days.


Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and days of auld lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet 
For auld lang syne

We twa hae run aboot the braes
And pou'd the gowans fine;
we've wander'd mony a weary foot
Sin' auld lang syne

We two hae paidled i' the burn,
Frae mornin' sun till dine;
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin' auld lang syne

And here's a hand, my trusty friend,
And gie's a hand o' thine;
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and days of auld lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!