Beautiful Days

Happy Wednesday, everyone! We’ve had some beautiful days here for the last couple of weeks. For the next few days it’s supposed to be in the 60s and 70s which is perfect as far as I’m concerned. I thought I would show you the view from where I sit when I’m knitting and crafting. The leaves are starting to fall and I wasn’t as on the ball as I should have been and getting a good picture before.

Piper was here a couple of weeks ago and did all of my fall decorating for me. Didn’t she do a great job? This is under the TV.

Above the fireplace

The little table by the entry

On the kitchen island. Please excuse the groceries sitting next to the green pumpkin.

The table centerpiece

The diamond Painting I did two years ago

I have been knitting away on Piper‘s first of two requested sweaters along with Zoey‘s help. It has to have the pockets put in and 6 inch shawl collar made along with the other sleeve. The older she gets, the longer it takes me to make her a sweater! My little girl isn’t a little girl anymore. The pattern is the Pure Comfort Cardigan and I think it was a free pattern on Ravelry. It’s Piper‘s favorite sweater pattern. 

Before I make her the second one though, I need to make one for “baby J”. She requested a sweater on Saturday when we talked. She wants it to be pink, blue and purple! I have the pattern picked out and I showed it to her on FaceTime and she approves. For a two-year-old she knows exactly what she wants! 😍I want to have it done for her before Thanksgiving because they’ll be here that week and it will save me shipping it. The cost to ship even a small package to London is astronomical, so we try to avoid it whenever possible. Any gifts purchased for the three of them during the year are bought through Amazon UK account and then we give them their Christmas gifts when they’re here for Thanksgiving.

Not a lot has happened since I last spoke to you. In book club, we finished “Mansfield Park” by Jane Austen. Next month, we will watch a montage of different films of the book. In December is the Christmas tea. And January we will start Jane Austen‘s “Persuasion.” You’ve probably figured out that it’s a Jane Austen book club. 😂 Mandy goes to it with me as does Barb and a couple of other ladies I know. There are actually about 45 women and a couple of men who show up every month for the book discussion. I’ve enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would.

I hope you’re all having a lovely week and enjoying the weather wherever you are. Please continue to remember the victims of the hurricanes here in the US. I understand the Philippines is being absolutely drenched with rain right now and it’s up to peoples chests in single level houses. Plus the wars and rumors of wars all over the world. There is definitely a lot to be praying about. 

Blessings and Love,

Betsy

Sweet Hour of Prayer

Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer!

That calls me from a world of care,

And bids me at my Father’s throne

Make all my wants and wishes known.

In seasons of distress and grief, 

My soul has often found relief,

And oft escaped, the temptor’s snare, 

By thy return, sweet hour of prayer!

Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer!

They wings shall my petition bear

To Him whose truth and faithfulness 

Engage the waiting soul to bless.

And since He bids me seek His face

Believe His word and trust His grace

I’ll cast on Him my every care

And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!