"I started photographing my domestic world and writing not just about what I had made,
but why I made it, examining the thoughts that accompany creativity and the act of making."
Jane Brocket from The Gentle Art of Domesticity p. 189 UK edition

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Happy Easter! Happy Spring!








Aside from a dictionary have you ever read words that perfectly define the meaning of something you find especially significant at the moment? This morning I read the words of Paul, in 1Corinthians 15, that summed up the basis of the  faith in Christ's life, death, and resurrection from death that I celebrate. Then my youngest daughter and I drove on some errands, and took photos of the earth around us being resurrected from deathly Winter to lively Spring.

This evening I finished sewing some bloomers for Miss Maggie Rabbit, and I started knitting her pink capelet...challenging, but delightful as well.   I had to unravel  some of the capelet because I missed the mark in following the pattern.  Now learning from my errors, I turn from them, determined to exercise the creativity [with the grace of God] needed to complete the project!

While I do not pretend to understand how life can come from death, I am excited to live and look forward to everlasting life through Christ...with no more unraveled stitches :)

Blessings to you and yours!
xx,
Gracie





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  1. MeredithMarch 31, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    Blessings to you Gracie, you are a gift. Happy Easter to you and your family.
    Meredith

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  2. Lillie and MossMarch 31, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    Hi Gracie, your photos get more lovely each time I come to visit! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter Holiday!
    Hugs to you, Shari ")

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  8. BetsyMarch 31, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Quite interesting comments above Gracie. I'm getting more and more of those annoying anonymous things too.

    Your pictures are beautiful and the sentiments hit the mark exactly. I'm looking forward to seeing your finished bunny soon.
    Happy Easter my friends. He is arisen!
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  10. kathy bMarch 31, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    aww,, YES no more unraveling stitches in HEaven!

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  11. Grammy BraxtonMarch 31, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    I love the flowering trees and the photos of the snow covered mountain (Mt. Hood?) I love the beauty in this land and the seasons. God has really blessed us with all this. Happy Easter.

    Hugs,
    Sharon

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  12. wendyMarch 31, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Blessings Gracie! and what beautiful pictures!
    Heading through Autumn here ☺

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  13. weekend knitterMarch 31, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    These are breathtaking, Gracie! I love them! Each one is more beautiful than the next... And I'm not even sure how that is possible! Glorious!!

    I celebrated resurrection Sunday too. I'm so grateful for newness of Life!

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  14. KrisMarch 31, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    What stunning photography!!!
    Hugs,
    Kris

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  15. Taci simmonsMarch 31, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    I bet the caplet looks wonderful! Happy East to ou my dear friend!

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  16. WillowMarch 31, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Happy Easter! I recognized Miss Maggie before I read that she was from Alicia's blog. SO cute!
    I am just emerging from a cold induced fog. Hopefully, I will have more energy this second week of break to get around the internet more and to get things done at home and in the garden.

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  17. greenthumbApril 1, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    Looking very pretty at the moment.

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  18. AnonymousApril 1, 2013 at 3:37 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful photo's - hope you had a lovely Easter x

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  19. kathy bApril 1, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    So happy they found the mt hood hiker ..she's so cute.

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  20. AnneApril 1, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Hello Gracie and I hope you had happy and blessed Easter. We certainly did. Your photos are stunning. Love & hugs Anne x

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  21. KristenApril 2, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Ahhhhh! Those photos made my day. That row of blossoming trees, well, my snow-covered and beleaguered heart just leapt in my chest. Spring will come, yes it will. Thanks for the cheer-up. :)

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  22. Mrs. MicawberApril 2, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    If there's yarn in heaven - and surely there must be - just think of the things we'll make with NO MISTAKES in them! :)

    Thanks for the breathtaking photos ... are those flowering crabs marching down that driveway? We have them in Wisconsin but it will be a good long while before they blossom. And Mt. Hood - it must be hard to stop taking pictures of it. And I really enjoyed seeing the dirt field, which sounds odd, but we haven't seen (or smelt) unfrozen soil for a long long time. Soon I hope!

    Hope your Easter was a joyous one. :)

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  23. aimeeApril 2, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    What gorgeous spring photos Gracie! I always enjoy seeing beautiful snow-covered Mt. Hood and flowering trees! I am already wishing that spring would slow down and the blossoms would last for a longer time:)
    So glad to hear you had a good Easter!
    Blessings,
    Aimee
    PS: Thanks for the Maggie update...can hardly wait to see her!

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  24. Teresa KasnerApril 2, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Dear Gracie, your photos are off the charts awesome! Sorry this comment is late, we were busy all day on Easter and then yesterday we took the 4 grands to the beach for the day. Photos tomorrow. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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