A Stormy Winter Scene

This morning I woke up with a splitting head ache and every muscle, bone, and joint that I have ached. But instead of laying in bed and bemoaning my suffering, I decided that I was going to do something not exactly useful, but not idle either. So after my mother and I went swimming I started painting.

Although it was a very hot day in Texas today, I decided to paint a winter scene. Maybe it was because it was so hot in Texas that I painted it in winter.

Because my Grandparents own a dairy farm in the Midwest, I am quite partial to barns. And who doesn't love a red barn! 

Proverbs 31:10-31

"Who can find a virtuous wife?
For her worth is far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her;
So he will have no lack of gain.
12 She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
13 She seeks wool and flax,
And willingly works with her hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
She brings her food from afar.
15 She also rises while it is yet night,
And provides food for her household,
And a portion for her maidservants.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
From her profits she plants a vineyard.
17 She girds herself with strength,
And strengthens her arms.
18 She perceives that her merchandise is good,
And her lamp does not go out by night.
19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her hand holds the spindle.
20 She extends her hand to the poor,
Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of snow for her household,
For all her household is clothed with scarlet.
22 She makes tapestry for herself;
Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates,
When he sits among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
And supplies sashes for the merchants.
25 Strength and honor are her clothing;
She shall rejoice in time to come.
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
And on her tongue is the law of kindness.
27 She watches over the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children rise up and call her blessed;
Her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “Many daughters have done well,
But you excel them all.”
30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,
But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands,
And let her own works praise her in the gates."

Aren't these beautiful words to live up too? It offers a beautiful description of what a godly wife and mother should be. Although this scene is from the ancient Far East, the principles still apply today. With spiritual and practical wisdom as well as moral virtues, a woman will receive more respect and affection than she will receive from charm and beauty alone. She will be loved by her family and friends, she will be respected by the community. Her diligence will make her prosperous. It is true when it says "her worth is far above rubies."

An Introduction

I am fairly new to blogging and am not sure what to say.
My name is Julia, and I love to make things. I love to make baby hats and baby shoes and baby dresses. I love to tat Christmas ornaments and doilies. I love to sew just about anything.

Tatted Baby Boots

Christmas Ornaments

Cakes that I have made!

These are a few of the things I have made! I hope you enjoy them!