I just got High Speed!!

I just got high speed and it has changed my life. I was finally able to see my sister's Yahoo Veddy award winning "Free Hugs in Hollywood" video, the whole thing without download interruptions every two seconds. It was very impacting. Here it is if you'd like to check it out, too http://www.lisamurray.com/vidA3.htm She also has a live blog Mondays at 10 pm EST and Wednesdays at 3 pm EST http://www.blogtv.com/People/lisamurray Lisa's passion is inspiring others to follow their dreams and following her own dreams of creating documentaries and films.



I also was finally able to see some videos fellow needle felt artist, Kay Petal has created of her unique creations! You can check out some of her amazing work here http://www.flickr.com/photos/feltalive/




Yesterday, these beauties crossed the dirt road in front of me on my way home. I remember when a herd of at least a hundred crossed this same road in front of me. Yesterday, there were only 5. :( Oh and I do live where the deer and the antelope play.

I am so happy to be shipping out two Woolitures tomorrow morning! An adorable little sheltie and a gorgeous long-legged greyhound will be on their way . . . finally. I "dry felted" each one by needlefelting various wool colors and types. I love it. These sculptures are warm and soft.

The greyhound had some tricky coloring issues. I really hope her new owners will be happy with their new artwork. And the sheltie was tricky with his long, fluffy coat. I hope his new owner is happy with her new artwork, too.

Oh YAH! It's GREAT to be alive today!

It's the crack of dawn. I just got finished with my daily Bible study http://www.shepherdschapel.com/broadband.cfm I love studying every day, but today's just really touched me. There were daisies in the background, (my faves), Pastor Murray talked about rainbows and how they are God's promise to us, (two more faves), and how great it is to be with God, and finally in the question and answer section he talked about the Massorat which locks in God's Word so you can be sure what the original words, even letters!, were despite the fact that many people have translated. The book of Isaiah is very comforting in so many ways.

Today's message really touched me after hearing the news yesterday that a man strangled his daughter for family honor, another step-father killed his step-daughter when his attempts to have her join a child sex ring failed after she'd been used in child pornography, (unfortunately there are so many more children out there and broken adults who were once children in this hateful industry), rare monkeys are being bought up by Iran for reasons unknown, but ominous reasons come to mind, a veteran who was shot in Iraq and disabled had all his tools stolen from the house volunteers were building to be accessible for him, and a released Columbian hostage who took the time to remind everyone that RIGHT NOW there are hostages being abused in the jungle because he got his freedom.

For anyone who keeps their eyes and hearts open to this world, there is a lot to pray for. There is so much pain and so much confusion and so many are so lost. Sometimes, I feel like I could spend all day and night praying for my sisters and brothers out there. It's comforting to know that despite the choices people have made, God has a plan, He left His plan with us, it is in full force and it has a conclusion of peace and comfort eternally. Those who choose not to enjoy that, won't have to! So, everyone will get what they want. The cloud in this photo reminds me of God's Words that He longs to spread His wing over us and protect us.

AZ Waterfall 070308

AZ Waterfall 070308
Originally uploaded by rosethistleartworks

I took a little trip to visit my lifelong best friend in AZ last week. We hiked for about a mile to get to this beautiful, secluded waterfall and pool area near Payson.

Secluded AZ pool 070308

Secluded AZ pool 070308
Originally uploaded by rosethistleartworks

I took a little trip to visit my lifelong best friend in AZ last week. We hiked for about a mile to get to this beautiful, secluded waterfall and pool area near Payson.

Down River View 070308

Down River View 070308
Originally uploaded by rosethistleartworks

We hiked to a beautiful, secluded waterfall and refreshing pool where we took a swim.

After we reached the waterfall and pool, I turned around and took this picture down river.

20 Foot Flowers

20 Foot Flowers
Originally uploaded by rosethistleartworks

I took a trip to AZ last week to be with my lifelong best friend.

I was stunned and amazed to see these tiny little foot high plants that shot up 20 foot stalks with many cups of flaming flowers on each one. I grew up in AZ and don't ever remember seeing these flaming orange and yellow flowers. The pictures just don't seem to capture the scope of these brazen plants' beautiful flower displays.