a special gift

I am amazed at just how hard it is to fully settle into our home.  After an initial push to get things hung (primarily because guests were coming for Christmas!) we have lagged in the home improvement area of life.  But, with more guests on their way, it was time to do a few more things!

Our room is still looking a little bare, so we hung a few of the remaining frames in there.

 a cozy corner

This is special to me for several reasons.  First, it is from one of the scriptures read at our wedding. More importantly, however, is the time and love that went into making this cross-stitch for us. This was made by a dear friend, a woman who's one of several "mothers" that I feel blessed to have.  Beth has been a part of my life since the beginning, has celebrated all my special moments, and has been an encouragement to me as I've journeyed through life.  Her house is filled with cross stitchings that she's done, and I've often seen her working on one for a gift for others.  Having my own cross stitch from her is beyond special -- this is the only gift that has brought me to tears.  Hanging this in our bedroom is significant because we have the scripture as a daily reminder, but also evidence of the love that surrounds us from afar.

I'm not sure how clear this picture is, but this was either an engagement or wedding card (can't remember now which!) from Erica of 1 Corinthians 13.  I like having these two scriptures in our bedroom as a reminder about what true love really is.  Every time we look at them it can serve as an encouragement and reminder to us. I think there's no better place to put them!

There's still a lot to do -- like the nursery! -- but we'll get around to them slowly and surely.  One thing at a time, right?