Monday, January 30, 2006
...I am so behind
I am so behind...we were blessed to have been chosen randomly by the NC Dept. of Revenue for a sales tax audit at work - what an experience! I have spent every moment working those auditors and my workdays have totally exhausted me so my crafts and my life have been put on hold. But finally they have returned to their offices and my life can now go back to normal (or as normal as it gets for me! LOL)
I did get to finish my scarf though, in my spare moments, which I am very pleased with it. I think that my looming was the only thing that kept me sane through this ordeal.
And I got the most wonderful gift in the mail from Lynn (our list mom for KWON) my prize from the anniversary party. A new loom, pick and some of Lynn's wonderful bee balm! This was just the positive uplift that I needed during this "hair-pulling" tax adventure. The loom is a new one that Lynn has come out with - a fine gauge teeny loom! It is so super! Just the right size to fit in your purse so you can carry your looming with you and makes a wonderful 6" wide piece - just perfect for scarves, squares and panels for an afghan.
And of course I could not let this poor little loom sit alone, by itself, with no one paying it any attention..so...I had to try it out and give it some love. So I took some yarn from my stash and began a lovely blue scarf. I think that I will keep this scarf for myself - a reminder of how important friends are and how they can always make you smile when you need one :)
I have completed the final totals for TTT for 2005 and the group delivered almost 7,000 items to the hospitals for the "little ones". This was a record year for us and what a wonderful statement it was. In this world where the news daily pounds us with all the negative things that occur each day, I have been blessed to see the loving, sharing positive side of people that is still present today. Yes Virgina, there are still folks who will give to others whom they do not know expecting nothing in return, but only hoping to comfort someone who is need. I thank God each day that He has allowed me to have these special people in my life.
....hoping you will have a blessed week,
*GB2G*
