Where Does the Time Go?

Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God,  and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:14-15)

Such a simple message, and the only way to keep our joy is to know Jesus and to walk with Him daily!

I can hardly believe it has been over four months since I blogged. I have been in my second semester of school to earn a bachelor degree in business AND working full time. My old apartment flooded at the end of July in a torrential storm and I moved to a new apartment, but just across the street in the same complex. Because of the move, my sewing supplies are now a little more organized, and now I can put together some new creations.  My sewing machine is in the shop, but I have the fabulous thrift store find I bought for my daughter-in-law, an old Signature, from M Wards. It sews like a charm, better than the newer Sears Kenmore that is now in the shop. I unintentionally abuse my machine by sewing through heavy fabrics and the tinker shop says the needle shaft is aluminum and it cracked. Well, I was working in the sewing machine department at Sears when I found that gem of a bargain on closeout for  about $60.00. Now the tinker shop says that the repair on my $60.00 Kenmore will cost $170.00. Sheesh. Whatever! They just got themselves a trade-in, that is if I can work out a deal with them. I just haven't had a chance to get back to the shop to check it out. I would love to just find another gem just like this old Signature that I ( I mean my daughter-in-law) is now blessed with.

Speaking of blessings, the picture on the right is four of God's greatest blessings to me; four of my six grandchildren, gathered together last Christmas, 2010. I have two new blessings, a baby grand daughter and a baby grandson, who were born in May and June, respectively.  Yes I will add another picture of them too. They are my newest inspiration, and have given me the motivation to carve out some time to create some more hats and bibs like this:  

Visit my Etsy Shop to see more of my original creations.

May God Bless You and Keep You in His Loving Care!

Family, Church, School

"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.
 One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts". Psalm 145:3-4


I have a break from my school for a few weeks. Thank you, Lord. My thoughts are on my baby's high school graduation and what that means for her as well as myself.  She is a beautiful young lady who excels in everything she does. She has been in band, volleyball, track, honor society. Am I bragging? I think I am just a bit.  In just a little over a month she will have a new "hall pass" to independence. Me? I have a celebration to plan and so there are announcements, food menus, decorations, and entertainment to plan.
As we plan a celebration for graduation,  my two older children are blessing me with two more grandchildren. Then I will have six grandchildren. God is growing my family by leaps and bounds! The blessings are incredible. I just wanted to take a minute to thank God for all of His many blessings and wish the same for each and every one of you!
Blessings~
Victoria

Milestones From 2008 and Beyond

Milestone-an often-used term to indicate an event that ends one phase or begins another:
"Within the framework of project management, a milestone is the end of a stage that marks the completion of a work package or phase, typically marked by a high level event such as completion, endorsement or signing of a deliverable, document or a high level review meeting."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milestone_(project_management)

To say it simply, I want to begin my new blog and end my "old year" with some thoughts and revelations to share, with some new perspectives on the journey into the new year.

I am most thankful to God, who's spirit has always been there to tap me on the shoulder and show His presence when I really wanted to just throw up my hands and throw in the towel. I have done a lot of soul-searching and heart-mending in 2008. Without Him I would not be able to sit here and share what I feel inclined to share. I have a strong sense of optimism now for 2009, in the midst of the chaos and turmoil that the radio, newspapers and TV hurl at us daily. When I feel the urge to sulk and go all negative, which I have done a time or two, I read the word or even better, I listen to the Bible via free downloading to my mp3 player.
If you have a hard time understanding what is going on in the world, all you have to do is read and/or listen. The truth is there. You can really have hope, joy, comfort, and peace. The evil forces of the world just want you to believe that it is impossible. But I pray that you will read, study and fellowship with other believers who will help on your journey. This pretty much covers my number one priority-God.
"Jesus is the answer for the world today"

My number two priority is family, and right now it is just my teen-age daughter and myself, a very small family, but BIG on challenges. She is definitely a teen-ager with attitude. She doesn't understand just how important she is to me. And when it is just two of us, we clash. When we are with other people, things are copacetic for the most part. Single parenting has given me many of those moments that for a time seem like they will never end, but are mingled occasionally with moments that I want to just snatch up and paste on the pages of my memory book with a vengeance. And I know that in just a couple of short years, these tears of frustration will turn into tears of joy mixed with sadness as she goes off to college, leaving the nest empty and me to my own devices. I have launched three other beautiful offspring out into the world and now am looking for and cherishing all the beautiful and memorable moments with my youngest.

#3 Priority is Work
I love the company I work for. Both of them. The first being a job that has allowed me to accomplish one somewhat insignificant goal that I have had on the back burner for quite a few years, and that is to learn ten-key. I always was amazed at people who could get their fingers to go that fast on numbers. I have a regular alpha typing speed that is average, of 45 wpm, and was so intimidated by the numeric part of key-boarding. But data entry has allowed me to get the practice and experience to now key up to 9,000 kph on a good day. This task is required to index and verify data that is acquired within projects being scanned for data capturing and storage.
I also have a part-time retail position that serves two purposes: I have fun helping customers, and I need to make up for a serious wage deficit.
I know I should have to work only one job, with having an Associate Degree in computer programming, but mostly for the sake of my highest priorities, time has not allowed me to persue that route on my career path. But that hopefully will change in the new year. I have been tossing around the idea of going back to school, and even have applied for financial aid, but have to go to school full-time for financial assistance to help and that is the glitch I am dealing with concerning that.

When I manage to squeeze out an extra few hours in the week, I love to sew. I started a hobby a few years ago making purses and bags and now have a much-neglected Etsy Shop, which I am now working on to add more merchandise. That is if those few extra hours might present themselves. My specialty and favorite bag to sew is fabric drawstring backpacks, which are ever-popular and available in many different fabrics. Most of them I make by special request, for friends and co-workers. Via my shop on etsy, I sell world-wide and accept payments through pay-pal for convenience.

I also have a crib quilt and accessories in the works, for the new grand baby that is on the way. I will be welcoming beautiful grandbaby #4 in April. I know that will be one of many blessings to look forward to in 2009. I am so excited this new years eve to see what all the new year has in store. I pray you have the same hope and excitement as your new year unfolds as well!

To you and yours!