Knitting.

The following is a testimonial from the FlyLady's yahoo group...it makes me reconsider the joys of my hobby, as well as the intricate care that the Knitter has taken in crafting each one of us...

Dear FlyLady,

On this day, when I renew my spirit, I am reflecting on how the clutter in my mind used to keep me from flying. I found out that I have ADD when I was just past 50. I was not happy with that. Life seemed impossible to manage and I kept beating myself up for not having the focus to handle what was simple for the rest of the competent world. Not only that, I was a huge perfectionist. I had believed the lie that I wasn't OK if I didn't do everything perfectly, which of course led to procrastination. The problem was that I had believed lies and I really didn't fully understand my identity. Then a God breeze blew through my day. Let me tell you about it...

One day, before our newest grand-baby was born, I was struck by these words from God "I knit you..." [ETA: Psalm 139:13 NIV]

I looked over at the baby blanket draped over the child's wicker rocker in the corner of the room and started to think about how I felt while I was making it.

I LOVED knitting each stitch of this light purple blanket! I followed an elaborate plan that I had settled on, one that I had never made before - not one stitch was haphazard. Every inch of yarn passed through my fingers as I crafted it. I savored every minute of knitting it and deep satisfaction and pride filled me as I watched the beauty of the pattern develop in the yarn. And when it was complete I was absolutely thrilled. I thought, "I love this! I can't wait for everyone to see this beautiful gift that I've made!!!"

It took my breath away. This is how God feels as His fingers knit a life together in the quiet of the womb. He delights in His new creation, as he works the intricate pattern that He has never used before. When his plan is complete He thinks, "I love this child! I can't wait for everyone to see this beautiful gift that I've made!!!"

"Oh God, this is how you felt when you made me!" I whispered as tears quietly ran down my cheeks. I bowed my head and worshiped, adoring the one who could love so deeply and feeling the embrace of the Knitter.

Understanding that I was designed the way I am - on purpose - has made all the difference! I am free from trying to do life like everybody else. I am free to finally love myself and enjoy the adventure of discovering the way of learning and flying that fits how I have been patterned! Beautiful!

Thank you for helping us love ourselves and find our way so we can exuberantly greet each day of flying!!!

Love,
The Flybaby with Knitted Wings