Two weeks ago I was packing for a quilt retreat. I spent 3 lovely days at a camp near Elderon working on several unfinished objects. I got a lot accomplished and learned so much from the other quilters. These women are hardcore; they do it all and do it well. It was a huge help to learn new tricks and push through some sticky spots and uncertainty. I still have plenty of finishing to do, though! These are two of the projects I was working on. I will do updates when they're all done. Yes, they will be all done.
I had a message from work when I got home. I was called back and had to hit the ground running. I was expecting to work during my co worker's maternity leave, but it came sooner than I thought. Mom and baby are doing fine. I am doing okay now myself, things being all about me of course, but I never worked this much for this company when I was a "regular." They are unusually busy right now. So I hope I can squirrel away some cash for the next slow season, whenever that is.
The weather has been fantastic. I know, we need rain, but I am very happy about the warmth. I have even started walking at the arboretum again. Today was my 3rd trip, and I saw my first snake of the year. I thought I had a little more time. It was a tiny garter snake lying still at the edge of the path. This time I didn't jump or scream; I started talking baby talk to it. I was worried about the poor little thing. I prodded it with a stick and it rolled over and played dead. Well, I think it was playing. I lifted it into the grass off the path, so it would have a fighting chance. I hope it's okay. I am a little concerned that I have such compassion for a snake. We'll see how I feel the next time one slithers across my path.
And now Easter has come. A wonderful season, a wonderful love I can't wrap my head around. Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift!
