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Knitting

I am currently knitting a snood for myself.

I tried a few patterns out, and ended up not liking them much.

This one, I am making up myself, I am really just keeping my fingers crossed,

since my knitting isnt 100% the best.

The yarn is acrylic (I wouldn't experiment with expensive wool),

and although the picture does not show it too well,

it is white with a sparkle in it. 

I figured the acrylic would be lighter for this time of year anyway.

(they are £1 for 1x50g ball or £2 for 3x50g balls from Poundland 

(they have a few colours, I bought the navy blue sparkly as well)

Reading

We are lucky enough to live in a nice little suburb with the beach at the end of our street, lots of little cafes, an Italian ice-cream shop and a castle. 

We are however part of a fairly large working class city

on Scotland's east coast.

I don't think we could live a life any further removed from the life

the Amish community lives.

 I find their whole lifestyle fascinating.

It helps that they live a very Christian life of course,

but that aside, the peaceful simple life still has an amazingly strong draw.

I am enjoying this book, but there is nothing startlingly new in it

If you are interested in the Amish lifestyle this film is good

Joining in with GINNY and friends for Yarn Along

Valerie

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Weird Weather And Freaky Photos

The missionaries from my CHURCH try their very best to provide service to church members and members or groups of the local community. It is amazing how often people refuse service. I guess it says something about society today, and a general mistrust of people's motives. As for our missionaries, they have dedicated 2 years of their lives to live like Christ, and that includes teaching the Gospel and serving their fellow human beings (with no hidden agenda).

Today I arranged for two missionaries to come to my Mum's house (my Mum is not a member of my church), so they could paint her garden fence for her.

It started off well, with some sunshine and a new headscarf

We left nursery and waited for the bus in the lovely sunshine

For some reason Oscar insisted we both be photographed 

with his empty tube.

The bus ride is about 20 minutes long, and in that time,

it began to rain.

Shortly after we arrived it began to pour with rain, then we had thunder storms

and hail stones, and then more sun and then more thunderstorms.

During the lightning I tried to take some photo's of Oscar and they all turned out like this

By comparison, the one of my Mum was fine

Needles to say, we have had to re-schedule the fence painting, 

and Oscar was pretty sad about it.

This picture was fine, except for the sad face :-)

Valerie

xxx

Covering

So, I have been trying something new for the past few weeks,

and I felt ready to mention it here on the blog.

A while ago I began to look into 'head covering' 

from a Christian perspective.

There is an absolute tonne of information out there, 

but here are a few of the places that I found

particularly helpful

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Anna from Veiled Glory

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KNOW JESUS FIRST

LINK TO VIDEO

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WRAPUNZEL THE BLOG

BLOG LINK

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PRAYER VEILS AND COVERINGS (KINDLE BOOK)

LINK TO AMAZON

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And of course, the most compelling piece of reading

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Authorized (King James) Version 

11 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. 

2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. 

3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. 

4 Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head. 

5 But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven. 

6 For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered. 

7 For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. 

8 For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. 

9 Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. 

10 For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels. 

11 Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord. 

12 For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all things of God.

13 Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered? 

14 Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him? 

15 But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering. 

16 But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.

I have been covering in one form or another for a few weeks now. 

I have not covered my hair totally, 

and this is one area I am experimenting with.

I understand that scriptures can really be interpreted in many different ways.

I am also very aware of the controversy that surrounds covering,

and in particular how it is perceived by some as another 

way of men's subjugation of women.

I believe in choice, and this is my choice, not my husbands, not my Bishops, 

and not my churches choice. 

This is something I am talking to the Lord about, and so far it has been all good.

Andrea from Wrapunzel advised me to always wear a velvet headband 

under my covering, because it helps keep everything in place.

(they are for sale in her shop for US customers, see link above)

Today Writing This Blog Post

I seem to be sticking to the spotty scarf a lot, 

probably because it is lightweight cotton,

and just the right length and width for me.

I have 3 scarves on order from ebay and they are very brightly coloured,

we shall see how they work out.

I expect some more plain ones like the spotty one will be useful, 

especially white for summer.

Please feel free to tell me what you think,

(respectfully please)

Valerie

xxx

Chazza Shopping Lately

Sometimes you find things that you are actually looking for,

and sometimes you find things you were looking for

months ago.

Either way, it causes a bit of excitement if the prices are good.

Silver plated ballerina ring holder, 99p - Save The Children

I have wanted a ring holder for ages,

but it was the cone type that I had my eye out for.

I love this one even more,

 (I am still looking for a square ballerina jewellery box, circa 1970s)

Wall mounted telephone table, £3.50, Save The Children

(sorry about the crumby photo's, our hallway is very dark)

I have wanted one of these for years and years, and £3.50 is a fabulous price 

Vintage Vanity Case £1.99 Oxfam

Again, I have wanted one of these for years,

They sell for silly money plus postage on Ebay,

so I have always resisted.

We have a little road trip coming up in 2 weeks,

and this will be just the ticket

Blouse £2.99 British Heart Foundation

I have been watching a lot of this lately -------->

(the first 68 episodes are on You Tube)

And I felt a bit like channelling an Angie Watts blouse, circa 1985

This blouse isn't vintage, its F&F but I really like it and that's the whole point.

I am sure there are a few things I have bought that I have forgotten

to photograph,

ah well,  I will get to them eventually.

Happy chazza shopping!

If you are so inclined

Valerie

xxx

Happy May Day Resolutions

Resolutions

1. I resolve to seek first the Kingdom of God, and its righteousness with all my heart, might, mind and strength and with an eye single to the glory of God.

2. I resolve that in order to be happy and enjoy peace of mind through self-worth and self-esteem, I must establish goals and accomplish them.

3. I resolve to be dependent upon the Holy Ghost for guidance and direction. I must live to deserve this inspiration, and I must obey when prompted by the Spirit.

4. I resolve that my first priority is to care for my mortal body which was created in the image of God and through which Godhood is possible through the atonement of Christ.

5. I resolve that my second priority is to be a companion to my husband (if applicable), obey his council as he obeys the Lord.

6. I resolve that my third priority is to be a righteous mother in Zion.

7. I resolve that my fourth priority is to strengthen the family of my birth and the extended family members, and also the family of my husband.

8. I resolve that my fifth priority is to magnify my calling in His church.

9. I resolve that my sixth priority is to serve all mankind wherever I am able to serve.

10. I resolve that all priorities are interrelated and must be improved upon at all times.

These Things I Say, In The Name Of

Jesus Christ

Amen

Valerie

xxx

Resolutions from Self Esteem For The Latter Day Saint Woman by Anita Canfield