Apparently the Amish would purposefully “make a mistake” when they would make a quilt. The idea behind this is that we as humans are imperfect; only God is perfect. When we are able to admit to ourselves that we can not “do it all”, that we can not “be all things to all people”, we open up our hearts to God. We admit to God that we need Him, that we trust Him, and that we realize we are not capable of accomplishing the purposes of life without God’s help in our lives. It seems there is a valuable lesson in this practice by the Amish. 

I am grateful for the love that Sadie brings to our home. She is a wonderful friend. I am also grateful for Alan, who has taken Sadie under his wing. He takes good care of his canine buddy- frequent baths, car rides, walks, chases aroung the house, special treats, and a cozy spot on the bed at night. 

Jesse has a bright spirit. Despite his physical limitations, he keeps a good sense of humor. I am grateful for people that can look past their own troubles and enrich the lives of others. Today Jesse said, “I’m a spring chicken, but my spring has worn out.”

Last night we spent time in the creche display after the live nativity show at Opportunity Village. I enjoyed seeing depictions of the nativity scene from all over the world. The great variety is amazing. Many of the displays have a distinct “flavor” that corresponds to the country of origin. Where is this one from?