The picture does not do justice to this quilt.  It is really much more beautiful in real life.  And, yes, it is all flannel.  It is my quilt.  Made specifically for me.  No, you can not borrow it.  :-)  Just think of all the pieces it took to make this, or any, quilt whole.  Take one piece out and the pattern is off and the quilt isn't finished.  Here is where you make your own comparison to how God is putting all the pieces of your life together.  Happy quilting. 

Praise the Lord for rain.  The official report was less than an inch, but my rain gauge had 1 & 4/10 inch.  It was wonderful.  When the rain was over the sun began to shine again.  I knew there had to be a rainbow, so I ran to the back yard and there it was.  It was so cool.  I couldn't get the whole thing in a picture, so I got in the van to go get a better perspective.  By the time I had driven to the end of the street it was gone.  I could remark here about how fast beauty fades, but that wasn't what I was thinking.  I was thinking more about how fast opportunity disappears.  My intentions were to wait for the storm to go past and then take pictures of the lightning.  I wanted to try to capture that.  So, when the sun came out one opportunity was gone, but, another presented itself.  At least I caught a little piece of it and didn't waste the chance.

Day 31.  This post is for yesterday.   I did take the pic yesterday but didn't get around to posting.  So, I'm doing it today.   I waited until it was to late and then didn't finish.  No, I was not procrastinating.  I was busy, that's all.  How long does it take a procrastinator to change a light bulb?  I'll tell you later.

Look in the concordance in the back of your bible and see how many scriptures have the word love in them.  How many songs have been written about love?  Wars have been fought for love.  Lives have been given for love. 
 All I know is that LOVE ROCKS!!!

Day 29.  Almost a month in to this project and I finally have at least one picture of each of my children.  Matthew wouldn't cooperate with me until I mentioned using his guitar.  I guess it's kind of a crutch for him.  It is very natural for him to hold and play.  Maybe, it's more of a security blanket.  At least I got a picture.  Matthew leaves for school tomorrow, and he's taking his guitar with him. 

Day 28.  Am I blessed or am I cursed?  Well, I know that I am blessed.  But, with two beautiful daughters who are growing up too fast, I am not so certain.  I know the day is coming when I will have to deal with boyfriends.  For one girl maybe it won't be so bad, depends on the boy, but for both at the same time it may be more than this father can handle.  Thank goodness I still have some time to prepare for this.  Until then, I will be the best guy in their life.  Hopefully that will make it very difficult for any boy that comes around.

What's your sign?  Are you a stop sign or a yield sign?  How about a "yikes" or "the end"?  I was listening to some worship music this afternoon and a song came on that I have heard many times but never really paid attention to the words.  But today was different.  One part really stuck in my head.  It was Kutless' "What Faith Can Do" and the part that got me was.
                      "It doesn't matter what you've heard
                        Impossible is not a word
                        It's just a reason
                        For someone not to try"
Street signs have to be obeyed.  But, when we put signs up in our life that make us stop short or not even try, then we are missing a big part of life.  Impossible is not a word, it is an excuse.