Amazement
The Call: Detail From an Embroidered Banner at St. Catherine of Siena, Great Falls, VA — Jessica
Sometimes, when you look at something very closely, you see the amount of work and skill that went into making the object so beautiful. That was definitely the case with this embroidered banner at the parish where my Lay Dominican group meets. I stood in amazement, staring at the perfectly done gold hem of the Christ child’s robe. If only my life could be that neat and tidy and well executed.
Today we had a retreat of sorts and I was actually able to attend Mass and the first talk before I had to rush back home to tend to the whirlwind of activities planned for the day.
Response: Wrapped Gifts — Cheryl
I am happy and somewhat amazed that I was able to accomplish so much today: wrapping gifts, preparing a package for the mail, printing 25 Christmas cards that my neighbor commissioned, typing in a poem and editing a photo for one of my blogs. I even got in a shower, and my kids are dressed, fed and content.
That is a gorgeous piece, Jessica, and all those colors work together beautifully.
Your lay Dominican group sounds interesting. I’ve been impressed with the work of the Dominicans.
LOVE the Frosty tag! You are way ahead of me! I’m just now starting to think about and order presents…cards? Eh, maybe… I don’t know about this year. And hey, any day that includes a shower is definitely a win! ; )