Well, ok, not really.... but my little metaphor came to me as I was making aprons that I will be selling. (keep looking at Rabbit Hutch Inc. on Facebook if you want to see my creations soon ;) ) I was pinning the fabric for my new apron together and noted to myself what a pain it is to pin material... It makes the process of sewing longer and (if you are a bit clumsy like me :) ) you will most likely poke yourself a few times before the pinning is over and then the sewing begins. I think though, that my life is at the "pinning" stage of the "sewing project" of life. I am at the stage where I have tedious work to do and am wanting the "fun stage" to start.
My prayers have been, "Lord, what is it that you want me to do?!" In more desperation than I care to admit especially when friends of mine are heading off to adventures that seem much more legitimate than mine... I want to be in the sewing part- where things are not so rough ahead of me. Sewing is where the end results are in view... but I'm just not there right now. I am in the "pinning stage" where there are no results yet and what everything looks like is a big mess of pins and fabric. I must remember for myself that to get a masterpiece one must take the time to pin the material... to be in the unknown, so that the piece that you are working on will have the straight lines made by the sewing machine and a product that I can be proud of. God is my tailor and I am His material. So, as the first day of school begins for many, I am going to go back to the sewing machine. I need to continue being ready and willing to be pinned so that God will take my "material" and make me into something beautiful in His timing. Am I impatient? Yes! Am I learning lots already here in Texas? Yes sir! I must learn to be pinned and patient.
Your hippie friend,
Summer
"You make known to me the path of life;you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand". - Psalm 16:11
Hey Girlie! I'm so excited that you have started this blog :) It's really nice to know what you're up to because you're life is such an adventure! Your adventure is just as legitimate as everyone else's, the only difference is that your adventure is not typical for a 20 year old. Most 20 year old are like me, stuck in school, and not exactly enjoying it. I look at your life and think you're the lucky one because you get to out in the world and explore it. I would take that over school any day. I really love your blog, it's great hearing from you! I miss you and I hope all is well. Maybe one day our paths will cross again and we can have an extensive life chat face to face. Xoxo Ariana
ReplyDeleteAriana, thank you for the kind words! This is a weird phase for me and your comments encouraged me. I'm so glad we have reconnected in a small way at the moment because I too would love to have our paths cross again. :) You have a special place in my heart. Miss you.
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