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to go… or to stay… ?

April 29, 2008 – 7:52 pm

“I can’t go with you and stay where I am…”

These lyrics from an amazing song have rolled in thoughts much this week. Jill Paquette sang it at church on Sunday. The words came and went quickly. They dropped me to my seat so I could scribble them down before the memory was lost. If you know the song this came from PLEASE let me know. This is now the only line I can remember.

Isn’t it true?

We just can’t go with Him and stay right where we are. Sometimes figuratively and sometimes in reality.

In two days I will journey with Him to Haiti. I will journey with Him to the place he desires me to see. I will serve the sweet faces He brings before me. I will know Him more. I will love Him more.

I cannot wait.

I will be arriving at the airport at 4 AM on Thursday Morning. Seriously. Throughout the day I will meet up with some amazing people who I am fortunate enough to travel with. My fellow Haiti team is Aaron and Jamie Ivey, Matt and Lauren Pappa, Jason and Sara Hyatt, Marcus and Chrystal Gafford, Amy Gayhart, Ginger Swan, and Kim Rhodes. I am excited to meet each and every person. While there we will be serving the Livesay family as well as Lori, Licia and the Rescue Center.

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Anyway, I want to know if this phrase brings up emotion in you. What does it say to you? Do you think it is a true statement? Why?

“I can’t go with you and stay where I am…”

By debra parker | Posted in Reflection, haiti.love | Tagged Haiti mission trip, Jill Paquette, Worship | Comments (1)

Stepping Up.

April 28, 2008 – 8:57 pm

I picked this up at Lifeway today. There is a giddy feeling rising within about beginning a new study. Have you worked through this one? The cover is absolutely beautiful. Beth is so genuine with her writing and study skills. I enjoy her.

Starting tomorrow morning I will be Stepping UP. The only thing to figure out is where do I find that rich pink skirt and those fun sandals? They are calling my name. (”Debra, Debra, Debra…”)

By debra parker | Posted in biblestudy | Tagged Beth Moore Bible Study, Lifeway, Stepping Up | Comments (1)

Drawstring in Style.

April 27, 2008 – 8:26 pm

Crafting is something I enjoy. There were many past days spent making bath salts, candles, and other interestingness. For some reason the desire has laid dormant for years only to return with a fever. A while back I found these amazing cloth napkins at Target. I enjoyed them to the extent of planning my Valentine’s Day picnic around them. The colors inspire me along side the Indian print. There is something soothing about this eggplant and grass color.

This backpack project is super easy and OH MY WORD cheap.

Drawstring Bag Supplies:

2 Cloth Napkins (close to the same size)

1 roll of ribbon, twine, or cording. (I used a whole 18 ft spool of ribbon)

1 Safety Pin

Seam Ripper

Sewing Machine (although you could probably heat bond this)

All-Purpose Thread

Iron

Directions:

Step 1: IRON. I find that ironing all the seams that will be sewn is very helpful. It keeps my lines straight. I measured out how I wanted this bag to look and ironed the seams accordingly. Iron a seam along the sides and bottom. With sides inside out pin together.

Step 2: SEW. Sew the sides that were pinned together. Leave at least 2 inches open on the top sides of bag.

Step 3: RIBBON HEM. I am certain there is a correct phrase for this step but for the life of me I don’t know it. Sew on a strip of ribbon on the top sides of bag. This is to create the “tunnel” that the drawstrings will run through.

Step 4: TRIANGLE. At the bottom left side of bag sew a line across the fabric creating a triangle shape. Do the same for the right side.

Step 5: BUTTON HOLE. Sew in a very small button hole in the center of each triangle. Use your seam ripper to cut the hole. (Be careful to cut slowly so to stay inside the button seams.)

Step 6: STRAP. Looking at bag run the ribbon from the front left side and continue to loop it through the right back side. Ribbon should go in and come out of the same side of bag. Do the same starting from the right side. Hint: It is tough to run the ribbon through the tunnel so I attach a safety pin to the top of ribbon to use as a way to push it through.

Step 7: Tie. With bag open wide measure ribbon sides. The sides should be the length of the bag (loosely). Bring both Ribbons through back side of button and tie off. I used a double knot. (Refer to picture under step Triangle.) Hint: When you cut the ribbon it will fray. To keep this from happening grab your clear nail polish and paint on the tip for a seal of sorts.