Hi friends....I'm still around!

I've had some recent trouble with my photo editor which put blogging on a back burner for awhile. Also have been visiting facebook...which has consumed probably too much valuable time. In addition, I've been setting up an Etsy account. Etsy is a web site that provides a venue for crafts people to share and sell their original and handcrafted wares. I've decided that Etsy might be a good way to generate some additional income that I will designate to support Christian ministries. The needs are so great and I find that even the smallest amount of funds helps needy people and helps to contribute to spreading the Gospel! My Etsy shop is called "Fancy Bands".

I recently decided (well, recently submitted to the Lord's direction) to UNPLUG my TV. :) I've lived UNPLUGGED in the past, but recently found myself growing more attached to the 'idiot box' and knew it was time to re-examine my life and leisure. About a year ago I actually gave my TV to my daughter, but when she decided to 'live with mom' for a few months during the '08 holiday season, I purchased another TV so she could keep up with her TV viewing interests. BIG MISTAKE! Daughter moved out and "mom" ended up with a new lifestyle of brainless evening activity...watching TV! Interestingly, I have not had cable TV since I moved to CT, but nonetheless, I found there were sufficient number of programs that could keep a person 'busy' even with just using rabbit ears for tuning!

I write this post not to point fingers at anyone who enjoys TV viewing...but simply to keep others abreast of my recent change in leisure activity! God has His ways of molding and shaping and refining us until our eyes are pointed back toward HIM! FOR ME....television was one huge distraction from the face of Christ.

Yes, I occasionally will catch a taped video of a television program online....but that's within the boundaries that God has given me. His concern for me was my growing distraction AWAY FROM HIM. Praise God for quiet nights and constructive activity! I have such a very very long way to go, but I am moving closer to the One to whom I have given my life! UNPLUGGING THE TV has helped!