Update February 22

It's been a while since I posted last. I have been doing a little painting for Dayton Christian School (they recently sold some property and needed me to paint in the chapel building for the new owners). I have to say that it has been really good to get my hands on a paintbrush again. However, my first day was a little traumatic. They have me working up where a loft would be if it had ever been built so I have to use a ladder to get to the "platform" which is a bunch of 2x4s and plywood that act as ceiling to the bathrooms and foyer. Then on top of that there is a scaffold erected so all in all I'm about 60 ft high off the ground.

I'm not usually nervous about heights, but man, I can't tell you how often I had to stop, close my eyes and try to breath the first day I climbed up there. It's funny how we psyche ourselves out sometimes when all we need to do is trust God will keep us safe. Usually I don't worry about my physical safety (I'm still young and still feel invincible most of the time) but it has been a good reminder about my safety and life being in His capable hands. I know that Peter may have felt foolish when he freaked out while walking on the waves with Jesus. But how little faith must I have to have a panic attack about painting 60 feet in the air? That's right I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I cried like a little girl. These pics don't look like much, but when you are up there its a bit intense.

But it did put to my mind a song I used to sing as a little girl that is taken from Isaiah 43:1-2 "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; when you pass through the rivers they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." This doesn't mean we throw all caution to the wind and live recklessly. It does mean though that when faced with situations you aren't sure you can handle you can rest assured that God is with those who trust His name. He helped me conquer my fear on the scaffold and he can help you with your fears as well :)

On a different note, I haven't gotten nearly as much knitting done as usual but I did finish a hat. I also have been working on a sweater this past month for a friend of mine. She is having an art show this upcoming Saturday.  The art was created as part of her healing process in the wake of a miscarriage. She used her art as a means to heal and God has done an amazing work in her heart through the process. If you can make it I'm sure she would appreciate the support. I know I've posted a link on it before but here is the info again in a link: the show is called The Labor and Delivery of Grief The sweater is the same as the white one I knitted last month. Here are some very sad pictures of it and my hat. Hopefully I will get a better one of the sweater at the art show to share with you all.