Author Archives: DottieSzy

M-O-M turned upside down is W-O-W!

Posted on May 4, 2014 by DottieSzy

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 Being a mother and raising a child is an awe-inspiring, 20-year adventure.  No other commitment in life requires more enduring patience, … Continue reading →

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Midwinter Blues . . .

Posted on February 12, 2014 by DottieSzy

. . . and greens, pinks, yellows, teals, grays, violets, burgundies . . . . and so many more! “You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky; why do you not know how to interpret the … Continue reading →

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Heaven is a Garden

Posted on November 14, 2013 by DottieSzy

“But as it is written:  ‘What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him.’” Once again, I was honored with the task … Continue reading →

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God Gave You a Power!

Posted on September 16, 2013 by DottieSzy

“Give and gifts will be given back to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap.  For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.”  — … Continue reading →

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Eyelashes and Puckers . . . Hey, stuff happens!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by DottieSzy

 “Entrust your works to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” — Proverbs 16:3 Most of my quilting creations are done for charitable causes or given as gifts.  Therefore, I find it strange that in the process of having such … Continue reading →

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An Empty Nester’s Selective Recall

Posted on June 14, 2013 by DottieSzy

“When a woman is in labor, she is in anguish because her hour has arrived; but when she has given birth to a child, she no longer remembers the pain because of her joy that a child has been born … Continue reading →

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My God Phase

Posted on May 2, 2013 by DottieSzy

“Behind me and before, you hem me in and rest your hand upon me.  Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; to lofty for me to attain!” –Psalm 139:5-6 I go through different phases.  Sometimes, I get in a clean-out everything phase.  … Continue reading →

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I Needed a Drink!

Posted on January 26, 2013 by DottieSzy

“Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” — John … Continue reading →

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Hope in the Midst of Tragedy

Posted on December 16, 2012 by DottieSzy

“I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” At this time of great sorrow, I am at a loss for words.  Newtown is not too far … Continue reading →

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Success is a Journey

Posted on September 9, 2012 by DottieSzy

“A tranquil mind gives life to the body, but jealousy rots the bones.” — Proverbs 14:30 People often say to me, “You’re so lucky to have talent.”  I usually respond with a “thank you,” but what I really want to say … Continue reading →

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