Here's another gem from John O'Donohue

A Blessing

May the light of your soul guide you.
May the light of your soul bless the work you do with the secret love and warmth of your heart.
May you see in what you do the beauty of your own soul.
May the sacredness of your work bring healing, light, and renewal to those who work with you and to those who see and receive your work.
May your work never weary you.
May it release within you wellsprings of refreshment, inspiration, and excitment.
May you be present in what you do.
May you never become lost in the bland absences.
May the day never burden you.
May dawn find you awake and alert, approaching your new day with dreams, possibilities, and promises.
May evening find you gracious and fulfilled.
May you go into your night blessed, sheltered, and protected.
May your soul calm, console, and renew you.

From the book of Anam Cara, A Book Of Celtic Wisdom, Written by Joseph O'Donohue

Back view of Bird Sanctuary

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Bird Sanctuary

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Moms can do anything

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Valentine's Day idea

Happy Valentine's Day!
Found this very sweet way to say "I love you" for no cost, hardly any time, and it's personalized.
Check out the Real Simple website for all the details.  I just made my husband a word search that I can fold up and put in his card tomorrow.  http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/shortcuts-to-a-romantic-valentines-day-10000001152732/page6.html

My very own Alpaca!

My first attempt at making a needle felted alpaca.  I'm happy with how it turned out, being my first and all.  I fell in love with alpacas a while back and discovered an alpaca farm within 10 miles of my home.  The wonderful lady who owns the farm sold us handmade items like gloves and hats as well as a generous bag of alpaca roving.  As soon as I got home I started working on this project.  It took some time but within a day or two, this is the end product.  Hope you like it.

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