Busy Work...

All I did was run yesterday. It began in Sarasota, spending a little time with my

friend. A few of us met at her home and visited to let her know she's in our hearts.

These things are never easy, but this has happened too quickly. She only began to

feel bad about two months ago, which started the whole testing process. She 

found out the cause of her discomfort two days ago. She's only fifty three years old, 

and her next Birthday is only a month away...a Birthday she's not likely to celebrate 

with her family. Neither she nor her family have had any preparation for all this

devastating news. They're all in shock and trying to come to terms with it, and 

while all of her friends are trying to support her and her family, we're also trying

to find some strength and understanding. We're all relying on faith to carry us.

I finished a graphic design job that had a deadline this week and forwarded it to my

 client. Then, I had an online course to take to meet my requirements for ongoing 

inspector training to work for our county election board. We have (another) new 

system for our state primary elections later this month, and there is a necessary

two-part training if I want to work this election cycle. By finishing the online portion,

I was cleared to attend the hands-on training today to complete my certification.

After I returned home from seeing my friend, and completed that "Must Do" 

list, I found myself at loose ends. Of course, I went into the studio to see if I

could find a little motivation to start a new project, but my mind wouldn't settle.

  Instead, I decided to pull out the stack of vintage thread bobbins I recently bought. Nothing like an "organizing project" to occupy my hands and calm my mind. I call it "busy work".  (Sometimes it's the best way to keep moving forward.)
I didn't get all my beautiful tape and ribbons wound yet, but that's alright. I'll go for my classroom training today and when I get back, I'll finish this job. Then,  I think I'll choose one of my Longaberger™ baskets to display them. Perhaps  if they're nice and handy, I'll be inspired to use them in upcoming projects.    Thank you, my friends, for all your kind comments and prayers. It means so much to know that my friend, her family and those of us who love her are remembered  in your petitions. I know that He hears and covers us all with His love and grace.