Robyn Pratt
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Bedside Books
I have finished Gabriela Clove and Cinnamon by Brazilian Jorge Amado, and learned a lot about the economic history of Ilheus, as well as the challenges of women of that era. I have continued my journey to the UK with… Continue reading
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Safe
Down safe, home safe, back safe. Nearly every text I get from my husband has the word ‘safe’ in it, whether in his career as a pilot or in law enforcement. One thing I have learned about the word ‘safe’… Continue reading
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Bible Verse of the Week
Luke 18:1-8 My husband grew up with just brothers and I grew up with just a sister, so whenever I want to see something from a different angle, I ask my husband, and he rarely disappoints. This time I asked… Continue reading
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Craft Corner
Happy Valentine’s Day! I dug out this pattern from my stash for these cute felt “cookies” that I glued magnets to. This pattern was originally free on the Better Homes and Gardens site, but I couldn’t find it online today.… Continue reading
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Quote of the Week
“Lord, give me a quiet heartThat doesn’t need to understand,But, confident, walks forward inThe darkness, guided by your hand.” Elisabeth Elliott I love this woman’s wisdom, and that she did what she said. What wisdom caught your attention this week?… Continue reading
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Bedside Books
I finally finished all 500 + pages of Cancer Ward! It definitely read more like school literature than a novel, with a fair amount of symbolism that I just don’t know enough to understand, but it.was interesting and I feel… Continue reading
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Hand to the Plow
This was my husband and I 22 years ago. So young! So excited to work! We joined hands to follow God’s work and will for our lives. Over the years, the plow has changed. The look of the field in… Continue reading
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Bible Verse of the Week
This week’s verse about courage is Isaiah 41:10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.… Continue reading
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Craft Corner
I am feeling better after two weeks of spending my down time sleeping and getting back to quilting my English paper piecing pillow. I also finally started a project I have been planning for a while, making a new quilt… Continue reading
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Quote of the Week
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” Winston Churchill A challenging, timely bit of wisdom. In fact, it is probably always timely. What bit of wisdom… Continue reading
