I missed my own blogoversary!

That's how much of a fog I've been in lately. I deleted my first two blogs (this is the 3rd incarnation of my blogging endeavor) and unfortunately I can't remember exactly what day I began blogging, but I want to say it was September 16th. And I believe it was 9/16/05...so brilliant me missed my own FIVE YEAR BLOGOVERSARY! Now that takes talent.

Anyway, happy blogoversary self...and thank you to all my readers, supporters and friends I've made along the way. It's been quite a journey...

Lame excuse for a post...

I'm still here.  It's been a rough couple of weeks for me, getting back into the swing of being on night shift, some issues I'm dealing with, and coming down with an early season cold and such.  But I'm here.  I'm sorry I haven't been commenting on your blogs, I've been reading and thinking about all of you, and keeping you all in my prayers.

I'm kind of at a loss for anything witty, insightful or inspiring to write about.  I'm just tapped out right now.

I did finally finish the gifts I was working on for my friend in PA.  Since I know she's already received them, I will post pics of them now.

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[caption id="attachment_805" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Kimono style baby sweater"][/caption]

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I was really happy with the way they both turned out.  These patterns were "firsts" for me, I hadn't done them before, so it was nice to kind of stretch my legs a bit and venture out of the ordinary. 

I'm now knitting on another pair of socks for myself.  I love knitting socks, and this pair is turning out really nice so far.

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(My mom made the little blue bag so I can carry my sock knitting project with me.  And it comes in quite handy!) 

If you're curious about the patterns or more info about these knitting projects, you can click on my Ravelry button on the right sidebar and it will take you to my Ravelry page where you can see what I've been working on.  :)

I guess I'll sign off for now.  Sorry this was such a lame post, I just don't feel like saying much right now.  :(

Our Big Day

For the second time in six years, we stood side by side at the altar of a church and made a declaration before God, family, friends, and members of our community. 

The first time was on November 20, 2004 when we made our vows to each other and became husband and wife.

This second time was today August 22, 2010 when we were confirmed as full members in the church we can now call "ours". 

Today's service, as was our wedding, was small and simple.  No grand pomp and show, just Matt and I standing with our four fellow confirmands with our Pastor in front of the church.  It was a beautiful and deeply personal day for me.   

Matt's parents were there, my Mom came down, but the part that touched me the most and meant the world to me was that my best friend was there too. 

After the service, we had a little "meet and greet" reception where we were presented with a few gifts; a cross, a copy of Luther's Small Catechism, and a certificate commemorating our Confirmation day.

I chose to hang my cross in the "heart of our home", our living room:



My husband on the other hand, chose a little LESS reverent way of displaying his:

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When we got home, I felt a little wistful.  I'm not good with "endings" or change.  I'm kind of sad that our classes are over, that we won't have that opportunity for discussion and learning about our faith that we had during the classes.  But, I realize, for any change and growth to happen, there needs to be an ending and progression to the next phase.  So, now I am looking onward to the next phase of my journey with Christ and I am anxious to see what He has in store for me. 

Thank you to everyone who has been with me in thought and in prayer through this journey.  I truly appreciate all of you.  My prayers are always with you. 

In His love,

Rebecca

ICLW ~ August 2010

WELCOME BACK for another fun bloggy lovefest week of ICLW!!!  Glad you're here, stop and stay a while if you like.  Feel free to explore the archives and the tabs up on the header to get a feel for who I am and what I'm about. 

Since we all know I love ICLW and I love memes, and we especially know I love to combine the two, I decided to steal a new one from my Hobbity friend (who stole it from someone else, she said so herself...LOL).

1.) If you could live in any country but the United States, where would you live?   Tuscany or Ireland, maybe even Greece.  Somewhere with a lot of history.   

2.) Why did you title your blog “A Long And Winding Road”?   Because it felt like the most accurate description of the journey of my life right now.  I wanted this blog to be about all aspects of my life; infertility, anxiety and depression, hobbies, knitting, reading, the coming back together of my marriage, my journey back to a close relationship with God, celebrations, successes, failures, hopes and dreams.  I am on a journey, chronicling the long and winding road from where and who I was to where and who I am supposed to be...and all the places and stops in between.

3.) How many “in real life” people know about your blog?   Just a couple.  My best friend, my husband (but he doesn't read it), and a select few other friends.  Most of my readers are online friends I met through message boards and the ALI community.

4.) Why did you decide to start blogging?   My first attempt at blogging was a knitting blog that didn't go anywhere.  My second attempt was chronicling weight loss and then morphed into a weight loss/infertility/knitting blog.  I blog for me mainly, as a journal of sorts.  There are times that I concentrate on content to draw in readers, or to "publicize" certain things, but mainly I just blog because I like to write and it gives me an outlet for emotions, ideas, etc. 

5.) What kind of clothes do you wear?   I'm usually a jeans/t shirt kind of gal, but occasionally I can be caught dressing up a bit for a night out or church.  I have to wear a uniform similar to a cop without a gun to work, so I try to maintain as much comfort as possible when I'm "off duty".  Right now I'm in a comfy oversized t shirt and yoga pants.  :)

6.) What are you having for dinner tonight?   We had date night, so it was Mexican, Casa Gallardo.  :)

7.) Where do you “blog”?   In our "office" on my laptop at my desk that once belonged to my Great Aunt Helen.  Sometimes I'll blog from my iPhone via email.  Technology is such an amazing thing! 

8.) Do you like to cook?   I love to cook.  I love baking more, but since my husband is diabetic and I have PCOS (prediabetic condition) most of my favorite baked goods are a no-no anymore. 

9.) What’s your beverage of choice at night?  I am a good old Southern Sweet tea junkie.  I don't have it often, but I love it.  Mostly I drink Crystal Light or water.

10.) What would you most like to know about your fellow bloggers who read this?   I'd like to know how they found my blog, and what keeps them coming back.  And what, if anything, they'd like to know more about me.

Coincidence...or the hand of God?

Have you ever had an experience that was just too perfect for words?  Something you'd been thinking of, planning, praying about, wondering about...all of a sudden come to fruition in a way you totally didn't expect?

I had that experience last night. 

I'll share it with you, I promise, but right now I'm basking in the glow of the happiness that could only be attributed to God working His mysterious ways in my little life. 

My heart is so happy right now. 

(And just in case you're wondering, NO, unfortunately I'm NOT pregnant)

Need a header designed...

I'm looking to see if anyone has experience designing blog headers that will be compatible with a WordPress blog. 

I would like it to have the following images or themes:

A woman's praying hands

The Lutheran Rose symbol:



Some image tying in friendship and faith.

I'd like it to be kind of a soft, light image if possible; reminiscent of a candlelit table or room.

It's for a project I'm working that will be unveiled in the next few weeks. 

Thanks in advance if anyone is willing to help!!!

Getting settled...

Well, we're finally all settled in the new apartment. 

We still have a box or two to go through and organize, and we need to hang up some pictures and personalize the place, but it's coming along nicely.  I tried to take some pictures, but the light wasn't very good when I was taking them, so I'll have to post some later.

I think the physical act of moving residences blew the dust off of some issues I've been hanging on to.  I've been moving them back and forth in my mind, trying to reorganize them back into their respective boxes and not succeeding very well.  Let's just say it's been an emotional week for me.  I had a good cry on hubby's shoulders last night about some of them, and that did make me feel somewhat better, but I still have a little lingering "emotional hangover" today.  I'm sure with a little time and some extra prayers I will be okay in a few days.  

Sorry for the quick disjointed post, but I just wanted to let you all know I am still around, reading if not commenting on your blogs and keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. 

We'll talk soon...off to knit!