I have been reading much more lately with the rainy, muddy weather, and just being a homebody. Last week, I finished Lois Lowry's Giver Quartet, and this week, I am reading Jennifer Fulweiler's Something Other Than God. It is a page turner for me! I especially appreciate all of her struggles with anxiety about death and mortality. I am also reading a book by Robert Mackenzie called Setting Limits based on some rave reviews from personal friends.
I am studying Ephesians this week for my own personal spiritual development. Just reading the first chapter this morning gave me hope, since God's plan for us is adoption and salvation.
I knitted a hat for my 7 year old son in his requested brown yarn in less than a day using a chain-ply technique, which I must highly recommend to finish projects more quickly. I have cast on a modification of Mindy Wilkes's Holden Shawlette pattern in Elsbeth Lavold Silky Wool. It is soft, but not as stretchy as straight wool, so I am taking my time to make sure I don't make too many mistakes in the lace. I have changed the pattern, so it takes a little extra concentration to keep everything straight in my head as well.