Grandma and Lucy have a talk. She was really paying attention. This too shall pass as she gets older. I am so in love.
Have you ever thought of yourself as a creator? I believe and I really do believe this... We were all born to be creative. We come from a Father in Heaven who is a creator. I think it is within us and comes out according to our needs and wants. Some are more creative than others but all of us create.
Never apologize for being creative. For years people (especially church women) would snidely say to me, "Is there anything you can't do?" This would deeply hurt my feelings. I had not set out to make them feel small. I am just a creative person. I was raised to be creative. Singing, dancing, piano and instruments were encouraged. Cooking, baking and the hand arts were all part of my childhood.
We were allowed to make messes. For years I hid whatever potential I had and now I just don't. If someone is rude, I just smile and I do not downplay or apologize. It is their problem not mine. Life is too short to not make the most of your creativity.
Now I would say I am a jack of many trades and not a master of any, but I really enjoy being creative.
Also, creativity comes in all forms. It may not be in the arts. Maybe you have more compassion than others, maybe you are drawn to help others, or you love fiercely. Those gifts are also forms of creation. Loving animals, gardening, growing food, raising humans. Heck people who clean are creative. I could use a little help in that area. So, figure out where your creative lies and nurture it!!!! Don't apologize.
Yesterday was very busy in the shop. Lots of interruptions makes it hard to concentrate. I was able to finish a wedding dress that was picked up this morning. I also worked on a difficult mother of the bride dress. I then ripped into a flower girl dress and I had to stop. It was after 5:30 in the afternoon and my back was screaming.
Today I will finish the flower girl dress and also finish another. Many, many pairs of pants have come into the shop to hem and more dresses. So, the lull we had is over for a while. This will make Sissie happy.
I think she thought I was out of work. SUPRISE!!! Sissie is gone today taking a neighbor somewhere.
She is going to be surprised tomorrow.
I am off to create a mess in the shop, and I am going to love it.
God is good
Kim
