Normally I don't get too serious here... and I don't really intend to right now, but I've been asked a lot of questions lately on line and in my everyday life like, "How do you have the time?" or "How do you do the things you do?" and I must admit that I laugh my head off to myself because I SO don't have the time and I am so crazy and out of control and chaotic 90% of the time.
BUT, I do have a quote that has run through my head at least a few times a week since I heard it about 5 years ago and I thought I'd share it with you because it's what I know to be true. It truly is "how I have the time" and it truly is "how and why I do the things I do".
"It's a sad day when you find out that it's not an accident or time or fortune but just yourself that keeps things from you." -Lillian Hellman
I refuse to wake up one day and wish I'd done it all differently...
You are wise and your family, friends and church members reap the benefits of your wisdom. You keep on doing just what you're doing so that I can keep on copying all your ideas. : ) You inspire me and I love how full of love your life and home are!!
Brandi
PS I emailed you some pics.....did you see them?
Posted by: Brandi Russell | February 04, 2007 at 01:03 PM
I admire your BLOG and you are an example to me of being productive and fun. I think I know how you get it all done - a strong desire to serve your family and friends and a GIFT of being REALLY creative. Keep doing what you're doing; you are my new "Martha Stuart" and one day if I have a girl, I am going to buy lots of ribbons. :) Tressa
P.S. Let me know if you need help with any simple sewing for the Road Show!
Posted by: Tressa Meacham | February 04, 2007 at 08:05 PM
wow! that quote is amazing and has hit me like a ton of bricks. i must write it down!
i feel the same way as you. even though i know i have asked before "where do YOU find the time?" i should know how it really goes b/c the same happens to me. people ask me the same question and my reply is usually "i make time". i think when you love doing the type of things that we do, we tend to make the time even when we really don't have any to spare.
i certainly hope that you continue to do what you do b/c seriously, i am in awe of you and love the ideas that you come up with!
big hugs!
Posted by: elizabeth | February 05, 2007 at 07:15 AM