Some adventures are better then others but we learn from all of them!

Please check this out.... She is my friend

http://www.upontheroofwithcarol.org/

Ezra is here...... :0) at my house!!

True religion is real living; living with all one's soul, with all one's goodness and righteousness.

Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are...

A man who treats his wife like a thoroughbred will never end up with an old nag. (old cowboy proverb)

Fun had by all!

Living Life

And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. by Abraham Lincoln

Shelton family farm

Family Homestead Stanardsville, VA

As the story goes there was yellow jacket nest in this old barn. My great, great Aunt thought she would burn them out. They almost lost the whole barn. This is back at the Shelton family homestead in Stanardsvill, VA It isn't in the family anymore but the people that bought it are taking good care of it...

Honor those that came before us....

HELP US...

Help us then, now, Lord, to work for that day when nation shall not lift up sword against nation, when tanks will be beaten into tractors, when every man and every woman shall sit under his or her own vine and fig tree, and none shall be afraid; when justice will roll down like waters and righteousness as a mighty stream.

Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get back, when brown can stick around — when yellow will be mellow — when the red man can get ahead, man — and when white will embrace what is right.

Let all those who do justice and love mercy say amen.

AUDIENCE: Amen!

REV. LOWERY: Say amen –

AUDIENCE: Amen!

REV. LOWERY: — and amen.

AUDIENCE: Amen!

I love these two......very much...........

New Year Resolutions

New Year's Resolutions: The Two Lists
A Message from DailyOM Co-Founder Scott Blum

I was fortunate to spend time with an enigmatic man named Robert during a very
special period of my life.  Robert taught me many things during our days
together, and this time of year reminds me of one particular interaction we had.

"Now that you are becoming more aware," Robert said, "you need to begin to set
goals for yourself so you don't lose the momentum you have built."

"Like New Year's resolutions?" I asked.

"That's an interesting idea," he smirked.  "Let's do that."

By then I was used to his cryptic responses, so I knew something was up because
of the way his eyes sparkled as he let out an impish laugh.

"Tonight's assignment is to make two lists," Robert continued.  "The first is a
list of all the New Year's resolutions you WANT to keep, and the second is a
list of all the New Year's resolutions you WILL keep.  Write the WANT List
first, and when you have exhausted all of your ideas, then write the second list
on another sheet of paper."

That night I went home and spent several hours working on the two lists.  The
WANT List felt overwhelming at first, but after a while I got into writing all
the things I had always wanted to do if the burdens of life hadn't gotten in the
way.  After nearly an hour, the list swelled to fill the entire page and
contained nearly all of my ideas of an ideal life.  The second list was much
easier, and I was able to quickly commit ten practical resolutions that I felt would be both
realistic and helpful.

The next day, I met Robert in front of the local food Co-op, where we seemed to
have most of our enlightening conversations.  "Tell me about your two lists,"
Robert said as the familiar smirk crept onto his face.

"The first list contains all the things I SHOULD do if I completely changed my
life to be the person I always wanted to be.  And the second list contains all
the things I COULD do by accepting my current life, and taking realistic steps
towards the life I want to lead."

"Let me see the second list," he said.

I handed him the second list, and without even looking at it, he ripped the
paper into tiny pieces and threw it in the nearby garbage can.  His disregard
for the effort I had put into the list annoyed me at first, but after I calmed
down I began to think about the first list in a different light.  In my heart, I
knew the second list was a cop out, and the first list was the only one that really mattered.

"And now, the first list."  Robert bowed his head and held out both of his
hands.

I purposefully handed him the first list and held his gaze for several seconds,
waiting for him to begin reading the page.  After an unusually long silence, he
began to crumple the paper into a ball and once again tossed it into the can
without looking at it.

"What did you do that for?!" I couldn't hide my anger any longer.

Robert began to speak in a quiet and assured voice.  "What you SHOULD or COULD
do with your life no longer matters.  The only thing that matters, from this day
forward, is what you MUST do."

He then drew a folded piece of paper from his back pocket and handed it to me.

I opened it carefully, and found a single word floating in the middle of the
white page:

"Love."

The Solidarity Quilt

We don't accomplish anything in this world alone ... and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one's life and all the weaving's of individual threads from one to another that creates something. --Sandra Day O'Connor

The Solidarity Quilt

http://www.dailygood.org/view.php?qid=3566

"At the beach, just another day in paradise!"

The "Straw Children" getting ready for Christmas

Ya got to love them....

Happy Birthday Ole and Uncle Mickey....

To silly friends.......Heather and Kathy!!!

Remember when....

Cutting of the ribbon Fabric of Life Foundation Boutique Grand opening....

I am so proud to be part of this group.http://www.schillios.com/schillios/section.cfm?wSectionID=787 Check it out, please....

Peter Gishuru and Carol Schillios

Fabric for Life

My quilt is on the right in the background...squares

The Quilt I made and donated is on the far left...

Fabric for LifeFoundation Boutique Grand opening Celbration 11-08-2008

Guess what I did on Holloween?

A group of MLG quilters, we found we had something in common besides quilting. Guess what it is?

I went on another quilting retreat....do you believe it?

Ricks brother Terry and Wife Bev and newest grandson Lochlan

A part of a Family....

Rick and Eric behind Ivy and Me. We are in the front yard of Aunt Snoo's house. Cousin Mike took the picture.

Wasn't this fun back in 2001?

Who is this????

What a life

Ya never know what you will find in your red chair...

First we just sewed strip of fabric together then....

This is how it ended up (pretty cool)

Baby Elliot Reese all dressed up

Two of my most favorite people.........

BE Passionate- Go for it, give it all you’ve got, live life like it matters, put
your heart into everything you do, live loud, reach for the stars, dream big, get
excited, go for it, feel life, taste life, hear life and celebrate life.

Be yourself....

BE You- There is only one you, you are a gift, an original, no one else is qualified
for the job!! We need you. Be everything that you are. Be happy, be sad, be everything
in between. Embrace the world with your own genuine style, do it your own way, show us a new way and leave your mark on the world.

Paul Newman

The world has lost a good friend today. He will be missed but has left behind a wonderful legacy!
"Paul occasionally referred to Newman's Own as the "joke that got out of control" and would express astonishment at its success. Despite this humorous approach, Paul was committed to the company's business and to providing top-notch quality – he brought all-natural food products to a wide audience long before it was fashionable. And he was one of the greatest recyclers, giving back to charity all the money he earned from the sale of Newman's Own products"

Ezra my "quilting grandson"

I miss my "little quilter"! What a happy boy and everyone loved him at quilt camp. Can you imagine 40 ladies giving him all the attention he can handle?! He loved it too!

(note the chicken with the tooth pick, that was Ezras friend)

Could this be us...

MY LIVING WILL :
Last night, my friend and I were sitting in the living room and I said to her, 'I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle. If that ever happens, just pull the plug.'She got up, unplugged the Computer, and threw out my wine. She's such a witch.....

Class photo...it was a good class.

The quilt we were learning to make is behind us. We had a Great class! Lots of laughter, treats and hugs too. It was a piece of heaven......