Hello Good People!

Today, I am greatful for the best ever quilting templates known as Ardco Quilting Templates. I don't have permission to post their webpage here, so you'll have to google them to find them. They are FABULOUS for hand piecing & hand quilting. They are aluminum, and they have sand attatched to the back, so they don't slip & slide around on your fabric as you trace your template.

Today, I drank some of that sun tea I made yesterday. It was FABULOUS!!! It made me think of watching my Grandma putting out a big glass jar filled with water outside. She would put plastic wrap on top with bags of tea floating on top and the tags of tea bags waving off the top. A thick rubber band, like the kind that comes with fresh broccolli, secured the plastic and the tea bags. And, I'd peak outside at the water in the jar transform into that beautiful amber color in the dry California heat. Now, my Grandma was from the South but moved to California in midlife. She knew and loved her sun tea. As I recall, she loved her tea sweet, lots & lots of sugar...sweet, like my Grandma.

I'm thankful for my Grandma. She's in her 80s, and she calls me periodically from sunny California, asking me how the pregnancy is going. As I said, she's so sweet. I'm amazed again and again to give her a positive report. She tells me again she's praying for me. I think Grandma prayers are extra special.

I am thankful for Ardco Quilting templates, sun tea, my Grandma, and a good pregnancy.

May you all be blessed today!

Blessings,

QuiltedHeart

Yes, I know that it has been absolutely ages since I've blogged. I was thankful for the beautiful Western Pennsylvania Fall this year. I noticed that in our small town, the yellow maple trees hung onto their leaves the longest. Long after the red maples and other brilliant colored leafed trees had dropped their leaves, these sturdy yellow maple leaves shone bright. You could see the yellow leaves glowing as if on fire between the empty boughs that had long since dropped their leaves in the wind. I am thankful for trees that hold their beautiful leaves later than the rest.

I am 39, and this past January, I have discovered that after 17 years of marriage and primary infertility, I am pregnant without medical intervention. Today, I am 13 weeks pregnant, something I never thought possible. But, I know that with God all kinds of things are possible. I am amazed at how many people are praying for me during this time. I am so thankful for this miracle pregnancy in my life.

I have had to curb my use of herbal teas during this time of pregnancy. And, I have had some troubles with blood pressure. So, I have had to cut down on my tea consumption.

But, today, I'm planning to put a small jar of water and bags decaff tea outside to make some lovely sun tea. Here's a fun hint: put one bag of mint in with your suntea for a refreshing minty taste.

Lovely yellow leaves, a miracle pregnancy, minty sun tea ~ there are so many things to be thankful for today.

Praying God's blessings upon you all today.

Blessings,

QuiltedHeart