Two films we enjoyed

It seems like films are getting saltier with language lately. These are exceptions to that trend.

The Ballad of Wallis Island is an independent film with lots of original folk music and an endless stream of comedic moments along with poignant back stories for the characters. Just a quirky, sweet film.

The C.S. Lewis story is a monologue of Lewis’s writings. The actor who plays the aged C.S. Lewis walks through scenes from his life played by other actors, offering commentary about different events that led to his conversion to Christianity. The end scene that takes place in a church I replayed several times. It was beautiful.

Baby girl quilt

This quilt has been sitting unfinished in a cupboard for 8 months. My friend had a baby shower this weekend so it was time to finish it, and I’m happy with the final result. Lots of handwork went into this one.

Small space, big heart

My friend P. moved away this year and I finally made it across the valley to visit her with another friend. There are many things I love about P., and one of them is how fully she celebrates holidays. Her small space was decorated for Halloween and she was wearing Halloween socks and a cute sweatshirt. For lots of reasons, my heart ached when we said goodbye.

Sweet Happy MOM♥️

The beads of my friendship bracelet from Mark

Is there anything more affirming than a friendship bracelet with your name on it?

Mark made this friendship bracelet for me when he was five years old, I am sure with help from Paige. I have worn it through the years when I need a reminder of who I am or when I need courage. I have hidden it within a pocket when facing personal challenges, and it broke last month inside my pocket.

I can fix it, and I am grateful it wasn’t lost. The loose beads remind me how different it looks to be a mother now, and how this year, in particular, has felt like a scattering of all known things. I will fix the bracelet and keep it as it was, but this experience also reminds me that when something breaks, it’s an opportunity to fit in some new letters.

G A – M A

W R I T E R

D I S C I P L E

H O S T

W H O L E

Tim & Richard and the big game

These two are a set each football season, usually in our living room. Tim got tickets from work to the BYU v Utah game last weekend and invited Richard.

Richard sent me this photo and said to notice the prominent Provo Rock Canyon temple under construction above the stands.

I know football pretty well. I hear the games and the podcasts and analysis, but it’s usually while I do some hand sewing or reading. I didn’t watch at home, but monitored the score to know how happy or disappointed Richard would be, and I smiled when BYU won.

Dolphins

I forgot to post the dolphins. It is hard to see them at first (so just enjoy the ocean sounds), but I zoom in towards the end.

The first two mornings of our trip we saw dolphins. I believed I would see them again and didn’t try very hard to capture them with video. There’s our life lesson for the day, don’t take any moment for granted.