We still had a whole lot of harvesting going on, but I was able to stay home and do laundry. My washing machine is not made for a large, dirty, active family and continues to wear out about every 9 months. This time the repairman fixed part of the problem but when I used it after the repairs the main problem was still there. The bearing which turns the tub is worn out. The machine makes a horrible growling noise but still worked. I called the repairman and said there's still a problem. He came and agreed to order the parts. He came a few weeks later. He got part way into the job and stripped a bolt . He quickly left. I called and said "When are you coming back?"
He had no idea. I cannot be without a washer indefinitely so I started looking for a replacement while I waited. I found one in Meridian and decided I could also hit the temple then get the set with Harold's help. We did both and with the assistance of a handcart he loaded a washer and drier in 10 minutes no assistance. I was so impressed! And I love the new washer it's bigger and quiet.
This was a good start to our conference weekend. Being harvest time the day went downhill from there but was bounced back up on the day conference started.
I found this picture of John from Zone conference last week.
The girls basted a quilt for Sue and Millie and Livy worked on a puzzle.
Addie took notes and rested.
These guys visited and played with baby Monroe
After conference, we picked the last pretty Zinnias for some Sunday bouquet sharing.
I helped quilt downstairs. I love the soothing experience of seeing something completed.
Top and underside view. This is why hand quilting is superior. The fun designs.
One complete square out of many. Stitch by stitch. This is such a labor of love and thoughtfulness. But it is also a great way to busy the hands and quiet the mind. An invitation to visit as you work to conquer the blocks.
Andrea sewing on her piece of scrap material. The younger girls have a needle with a knot by the eye to keep their string threaded and a thick knot at the end to allow them to sew and sew. They enjoy practice stitching.
There is something calming and enlivening. This is a lost art that just works with feminine desires to create and calm our busy minds. We are thankful for the time and space to pull needles full of thread through cloth. I'm thankful for the carefully crafted and prepared talks from general conference. I enjoy the time to study them in the next six months and years. I'm revisiting talks from the 80's right now on different topics of interest and concern. The amount of work, prayer, and meditation to prepare such testimonies is amazing. I'm thankful for these many men and women who have dedicated their lives to living the gospel of Jesus Christ and learning to apply those doctrines to everyday life.
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