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One thing that I enjoy doing is making cards for people. A handmade card is something special. Not because I made it, but because it took time from me and that I went out of my way to make it for the person to whom it will be sent. I try to think of what they might like and personalize to them. This was just some fun paper that I had and a new flower die that I wanted to try out. Embossed the top note die nad crinkled the flowers. Added a little bling here and there and wrote a note inside to let the person know how special they were and of course, that a prayer was said for them.
Welcome
Welcome to “Steeped in Him”. I sit here at my computer thinking of how to start my blog while the kettle waits to whistle. My Royal Albert “Morning Glory” tea cup is waiting to be filled with that fragrant amber liquid called oolong. I may need to take a break and get my tea before I make any explanations.
My love for tea is one reason that I chose this name. I suppose growing up in Canada helped to foster this addiction~for it was an every day experience. The Second Cup was a wonderful place to get a tea on the go or sit and sip. I suppose that I must add that while I did work at Tim Horton Donuts for the duration of my highschool years, I rarely drank the coffee (even though it is the absolute best). I could make as many cups of tea as I wanted and to boot, get to use 18% cream along with savoring the delectable honey stick! Ok, I know…but we won’t go there. My sentimental reason is my mom. She passed away in 1994 and is now with the Lord. She had tea cups and would let me use whichever beautifully designed cup for my tea. Tea cups are not just for display! You must use them! I would usually chose my favorite cornflower blue tea cup. To this day, I don’t know why I loved this cup. It was just my cup. Oh, always Red Rose Tea in our house. I also remember visiting Gram and Gramp in Port Colborne. Gramp always made tea in the clear glass tea pot and talked about the Bible. Gram would always have her treats or homemade bread. We would sit and talk over tea. There is a special relationship between the tea, cup, and pot. It is one of relaxation, comfort, personality, and familiarity. Sitting with a cup of tea brings the chaos of the day to a standstill even though you know that the world is not actually at peace, it feels like it for a brief moment.
The most important reason for choosing my title name was that it reminded me of what I want my relationship with Jesus Christ to exemplify. My life should be steeped in God’s Word (which means that I want to saturated and soaked all the way through to my whole being), infused with His love for others and extend hospitality, sweetened by the Holy Spirit so that Jesus rules my life (I need this discernment and His control), and stirred from above (I want Him to direct my life and lead me only where He wants me to venture).
My purpose for this blog is to hopefully share thoughts, memories, ideas, and anything else that would seem interesting or even just my ramblings as I sip a cuppa. Hopefully, at some point you will find a little piece of something that you can take along that encourages and uplifts your soul.
The kettle has long since whistled and my tea cup twice filled now sits empty, so, goodnight it shall be.
One thing that I enjoy doing is making cards for people. A handmade card is something special. Not because I made it, but because it took time from me and that I went out of my way to make it for the person to whom it will be sent. I try to think of what they might like and personalize to them. This was just some fun paper that I had and a new flower die that I wanted to try out. Embossed the top note die nad crinkled the flowers. Added a little bling here and there and wrote a note inside to let the person know how special they were and of course, that a prayer was said for them.
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your cards are beautiful!
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