Shadows are not all darkness

Textures: Aurora Kim Klassen, Jennifer Nancy Clayes, Big Bad Wolf  Love That Shot, Cover Shadowhouse Creations

 

The thing about shadows is that they're not all darkness.

You need to have light to have shadows.

So just look for it.

 

Meredith Walters

Regardless the shadow, my neck problems are casting over my life at the moment, I'm  trying to focus my attention on the things on the bright side: Moments when being able to take a walk outside, reading a few pages in a book, having a good rest ... and my sweet, caring family and friends (thank you for all your sweet notes and comments!) 

The unexpected breaks in our everyday life seem to take place when we least expect them, yet they're sharpening the intensity and appreciation of the things, we often take for granted.


Let's cherish the little things this week - the tiny notions that bring a smile on our faces, and the funny coincidences in life,

Nina

 



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Your grace

 

 

But he said to me, 

“My grace is sufficient for you,

for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

 

2. Corinthians 12:9

 

 

 

 

 Your Grace is Sufficient by Shane and Shane

Blessings to your week, 

Nina
 

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly {iPhone Snapshots}





Yes, what a week ...

 

1. Starting with the Ugly: My neck. That is, my uncontrollable, hypermobile neck vertebrates are slightly in a wrong position, pinching the facial nerve. Ouch.

I'm thankful for the skilfull massage therapist, ice bags and muscle relaxants from our doctor.  



 

2. The Bad: As I was biking to work from the train station, this massive rain shower was all of a sudden pouring over me ... Luckily I was wearing a rain coat, but my jeans got soaking wet! I had just enough time to try drying my jeans with paper towels before the seminary started. The good is that I haven't caught cold. And, that from now on, I'll remember to pack my rain pants with me!

 

Edited with Tangled Fx - App.

 

3. The Good, creative and sweet friend of mine, Gry, makes these beautiful ceramic earrings! I got these red ones as a gift from her. Gry's design could be characterized as a timeless, jazzy Scandinavian style with a twist of vintage and modernity.

I realized that there only is 2 months to Christmas, and I got an idea to give some earrings as Christmas gifts - handmade jewellery art would be a lovely gift (and grateful to be send via air mail).

 

Edited with Glaze and Distressed Fx Apps

 

4. This pretty house was the location for the last course module at work. It was nice to talk with colleques and discuss different cases, being inspired by the teaching and one another.

 

5. Cancer Awareness - week in Denmark: It is comforting to learn about the results in cancer research, about new and better treatment possibilities ... with focus on our fellowmen suffering from cancer, on their relatives and network.

 

 

... These were my random 5

- both the good, bad and the ugly -

 

Hoping you'll have a peaceful weekend,

 

Nina

 

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Woolen dreams

Textures Mixed by Kim Klassen & Coffee Creak by Nancy Clayes

Only a few rows and my woolen tube scarf is ready ... This knitwork has been lying in the bottom of my yarn basket since April, so I picked it up again this weekend. 

Mornings are getting cold - a cotton scarf is not warm enough anymore. I look forward of wearing this tube scarf: The  deep blue yarn is a blend of wool and silk, and the light yarn is mohair... making the scarf both  soft and airy.

I knitted two of these as Christmas presents last winter, they're easy and rather fast to knit. Maybe an inspiration for you to a homemade present?

Water for tea is boiling, and my knitwork is waiting...

Until next time,

 

Nina

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A Blessing to You

Texture Jennifer with the courtesy of Nancy Clayes

 

The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.

Numbers 6:24-26

 

 

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Scripture Lullabies: Still Small Voice

Blessings to your week, 

Nina
 

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Orange / Fiery {Nurture Photography}

 

 

“I often sit and watch the the leaves change colour and fall from the tree.

 

 

 

 

 

To me, those leaves signify the constant change in our own lives and

all the beautiful colours signify our own emotions.

 

 

 

 

As the leaves, change and fall from the tree's with such grace and gentleness,

 

 

 

 they're reminding us to be gentle with ourselves as this chapter ends and

the next journey begins in our lives."

 

Annelee Hopkins

 

Embracing October -

with all it's colors, sunshine and storms,



 

Nina



 

 

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Fall Break {iPhone snapshots}

 

Our younger son got a new bike recently, so we've been biking quite a bit this week. I took this snapshot while I was biking with a very slow speed - in order to capture some motion to the picture. My tempo was though  slower compared to the younger generation - maybe also because I enjoyed watching the colors in the forest as much as I enjoyed biking :)

 

This lovely dog is just so sweet and playful - that is, when he is not keeping an eye on the ducks!  I'm so happy everytime I get to go for a walk with my friend and her dog Anton!

The lake is peaceful, and we have a certain bench with a view, where we like to enjoy our "coffee to go" - Thermos mugs are such a handy invention!

I've enjoyed my tea in the morning accompanied by a good book, while the boys and my husband have slept in ...

... and it's Friday already! This fall break has gone fast - at the same time it's been great to relax without any big plans.

There's been time for baking and experimenting in the kitchen : I tried making granola with almonds and cranberries, which turned out to be delicious!

Happy weekend to you,

 

Nina


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