The only thing left for me to do is clean house as my mom and her friend are coming to the retreat and will be at my house during part of the weekend. I decided to scrap a page as I needed to unwind from my marathon of projects before starting on the house. We have gem studded horseshoes and branding irons for decorations...thus the gem studded horseshoe in the LO. There will be a wonderful devotional using horseshoes, saddles, chaps, cowboy hats, and tumbleweeds to describe our relationship with the Lord. You can find this devotional HERE! While there check out the whole website...Julie has many wonderful and creative ideas for a Ladies Ministry. Oh, I forgot...I made a handout with of this devotional and added elements and clip art for the ladies to take home with them. Another lady printed them on colored paper I found in my paper scrapping stash that matched our color theme. One lady has a stamping craft project planned and 4 ladies from our church will be sharing their amazing testimonies. And, our own award-winning western singer/songwriter will be providing inspirational and fun music throughout the weekend.
Now, I just hope that I will be able to participate in the weekend. We included on the brochure Please, No colognes or fragranced lotions...but, couldn't say no deodorant, mousse, hairspray, fabric softener, etc. I will wear my mask, but it's a little scary to be in a confined area with 40+ women. Thankfully, the weather is supposed to be good. I will probably spend most of the retreat on the patio where I can still hear what's being presented and it will give me a break from wearing my mask for hours on end. There are some benches away from the retreat center where I can go and remove my mask so I can eat away from all others. The retreat center is only 8 miles from our church. I'll be able to go home for the night and sleep mask free. Even if I only get to be present for part of the weekend, it was fun getting to do my small part to help with the planning and preparation for making what surely will be a great weekend for all who will be there.
Wonderful, wonderful! Your devotion to the project and your creativity are so beautifully displayed. I imagine the retreat as such a positive experience. Almost wish I could come! Sure hope you will be able to participate as fully as possible. Looking back at all the designs you created, I am so impressed. Love the bandanna border and the brand both.
ReplyDeleteYou constantly amaze me, not just with your creativity but with the variety of arts and crafts you´re proficient at! I think the entire poster is wonderful and I enjoyed mentally ticking off all the things on your wanted list which apply – or more often don´t apply – to me. I only found 5! You know at least 2 of them already. I especially like your very humane branding iron and all the other extra bits and pieces you designed yourself.
ReplyDeleteI imagine the retreat started at the weekend and is still going on. I hope you and all your friends are enjoying it and I also hope that your mask will keep you safe from any lavender scented cowgirls...
Oh Jean, it would have been wonderful if you could have come! And, of course, the offer to stay with me still stands if you ever come this far south bird watching!
ReplyDeleteOkay Helen, let's see! I was thinking of Marsha when I added the clothesline item, but then you came to mind as well. You are the only two people I know who still hang clothes on a clothesline! Of course, I know you are from Scotland, not Texas. Let's see, don't think you drive a truck though I have never thought to ask what you drive...oh, there was the time you drove home from the dentist and arrived safely...I wasn't picturing you in a truck. I'm thinking you have never been to a rodeo. The last one is a toss up between making homemade bread and knowing what "cowgirl up" means! Sense you have told me about some of the wonderful breads you bought on a shopping trip, I'll go with you know what "cowgirl up" means. Interesting, my mom didn't know what that means and she's a Texas...LOL! But somehow, I just feel like you would know! Oh, you are also welcome to stay with him if you ever get to come to the USA!
The retreat was fun, but as you know it wasn't a lavender scented cowgirl to got me...it was, I don't know what scented air freshener that got me when I thought I was safe to pull my mask off in the restroom. At least I lasted 3 1/2 hours before having to be driven home!
Ha! I haven´t the foggiest what cowgirl up means unless it means up on a horse...and I have ridden one, by the way but I´m far better at baking bread. I used to make it by hand until I got a machine. I only buy white bread in the Netherlands because it´s sliced thinly so it makes better toast. Well, you narrowed it down to 2.
ReplyDeleteHope you´ve fully recovered now from your misadventure. You´d think that at least the restroom would be safe. Get well soon.