Ruth Ayres invites us the celebrate each week. Click over to her site Discover. Play. Build. to read more celebrations.
There has been a tragedy this week, a severe car accident that has sent my good friend Ellen’s daughter and her friend into ICU. They are both stable but have a long road ahead. Please pray for Glenae and Chris, for the wisdom of their doctors, and for their renewal to health.
Amidst tragedy, it is sometimes hard to celebrate. But Ruth asks us to dig deep each Saturday and try to find those little moments (or big ones) to celebrate.
This morning I am sipping coffee in my big red bathrobe. Three things I love: a quiet Saturday morning, my big red bathrobe (the polar blast made it down south), and coffee.
My stack of children’s poetry books for judging.
Cybils judging: I am a round one judge for the Cybils award in children’s poetry. Cybils is the Children’s and Young Adult Bloggers’ Literary Award. What a privilege to be a judge. I love all things poetry. I have been receiving books at my doorstep every day. What fun!
Spanish Festival: Last night I volunteered at the gala for this year’s Spanish Festival. New Iberia was founded by Spain, unlike most of the towns around Acadiana that were settled by Acadians. We began celebrating this origin only a few years ago. Last night, I watched some amazing flamenco dancers. My husband is off to run in the “Running of the Bulls,” a fundraising race. He is dressed in all white with red scarf and tie. We fashioned a handle-bar mustache with a black face crayon. Last year he came home with a medal and a trophy.
2013 Running of the Bulls, Spanish Festival.
Prayer Shawl Ministry: I am enjoying crocheting again. We started a small group of women at our church. This week we sat together and prayed for Glenae and Chris and others who are suffering. Because of the intention of our ministry, I find this group easy to be with and to talk to about my spiritual life. I did not expect this. And I celebrate this ministry. However small, it means a lot.
Brenda shows Jayne some crochet stitches.
What are you celebrating this week? Join the Saturday tradition of celebrating even the small moments.
Reflections on the Teche 
We started a small prayer shawl ministry at our church 5 years ago and it has been growing and blessing so many. We have adding hats and scarves to our list of items to knit and crochet. Easy to teach someone how to make these items and perfect to give to the women who coordinate our homeless dinners. Now they give food and warm hats. Enjoy.
Celebrating in the midst of tragedy is hard, but so necessary. I love what you are celebrating this week and can’t wait to see the outcome of all the wonderful books being judged by the Cybils!!
Rosemond
http://www.bighairandbooks.blogspot.com
I’d love to be part of a ministry like that, but I don’t know how to crochet or knit (and I tend to be all thumbs). I’m so glad that you have that ministry for support and to be of service. I am so sorry about the car accident. Sending prayers for a speedy recovery for the girls. I love the picture of your husband. I was able to be at the real life Running of the Bulls in Pamplona years ago. It’s a sight. Can’t wait to see you next week at NCTE.
Kids in cars ooooh. Such a worry. So glad the girls will be alright.
New Iberia is such an interesting place. I love it when you share the tidbits of your community. Even though cold at the moment, what a fun place. Congrats to your hubby on his award!
I hope I see you at NCTE!
Wishing full and strong recovery to the children. I am glad that you still found celebrations and shared them with us.
So sorry to hear again that you’ve had a tragedy in your life, Margaret. And so scary that those things happen. I’m glad they are at least stable. Love the thought of your red robe. I love my thick and fleecy blue one, a ‘best’ thing of winter. You did get the cold, must be tough as far south as you are. Choose some great books for us 2nd round judges! Can’t wait to see what you send!
Enjoy the poetry. I long for the day when I can be retired and join in the prayer shawl ministry. Lovely.
Oh, and prayers of healing for your friends. How awful.