Quilt Progress

I’ve been slooowwly going forward on this quilt. We had a couple of heatwaves, and when that happens, it’s too hot upstairs to sew.

Then doubts creep in, and I need to keep praying. I start wondering if my friend will like this quilt, etc., etc.

When this is finished, I will have my hubby hold it up so I can take a full pic. Until then, here are portions of it... I am still not confident nor skilled yet at free motion quilting on my little domestic machine. But I guess practice will give good results over time. At least my machine is cooperating this time!

And here is the view from the back of our townhouse. It faces a field and trees of a property owner across the street... 

  I’m grateful to have such a peaceful view to look at while I sew and quilt!

Volunteering

We are blessed that here in our hometown, which is the County Seat, there are many volunteering opportunities for young and old alike.

A couple of Tuesdays ago, I met with the Courtside Ministries Group for the second time. There were 8 of us this week, from different local churches. We are out there for just a couple of hours. This group, did I mention, has received written permission from the local authorities.

I was still a little nervous, but my conviction is that there ARE people out there that would appreciate someone to be available to help pray for them. I can imagine there are many who are in distress, and may feel anxious or helpless prior to a court hearing etc.

Here is the main table setup. A pastor and his wife bring the table, offering encouraging handouts available for people too.  After a group prayer, we are divided off to locations at nearby buildings.  No one is allowed to be pushy, just discreet and available. We each have name tags on, and are just available to passers by.

(I blurred the photos for privacy purposes).

I was sent with a couple of others to the Family Law Courts. I don’t know all the types of court business is done there, but I do know there are divorce cases, child custody cases, maybe adoption cases?  I think there are many sad and stressed people coming and going.

I was surprised how many people stopped and asked for prayer.  I am glad we were available to go to God and give mercy and hope on their behalf.  We are ALL humbled to go to God in these times of need.