Day Seven

Today I proved my stubbornness. I went and bought some tiny gifts so I had something to give to everyone on site. I wanted to give them in little red bags. When I could not get Marge’s sewing machine to work I went out and bought an inexpensive new one. Anyone need a sewing machine? I’m confident it will become a blessing for someone 25 of these little gifts will go into a grab bag with little notes explaining a possible symbolism of the gift as a blessing.

I walked by a yarn store that had yarn like this outside possibly from multiple dye baths. Pretty anyway.

Tomorrow I will teach a Bible study and then head south to Deming NM

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  1. JTApril 8, 2025 at 3:26 AM

    Sewing Macine purchase sounds like my approach to Home Depot. Get what you need in the moment for this project and it will be useful for someone else working on a future project !

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    1. Crossing RebeccaApril 8, 2025 at 4:31 AM

      Thanks. Yes. There was something within me that would not let go of this project.

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