a new beginning.

It's a fresh start, but the same me! Our Big Texas Life (aka amateur, half-hearted blog title) has now become 'hemmed in'. I spent awhile considering a new name for the blog. It had to be:

A) Not specific to a location-for obvious reasons! We seem to be fairly mobile, so I didn't want to be limited by geography!

B) Meaningful.

C) Applicable to the blog.

I love this phrase. It has the obvious cheesi-ness of alluding to my affection for sewing and DIY-ing, but it also alludes to a much greater love in my life--Jesus. The scripture goes like this:

Psalm 139: 4-6

Before a word is on my tongue, Lord, you know it completely. You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.

Good ole' Webster says it like this:

"to extend on all sides simultaneously", "encircle"

It's a beautiful thought to me. Lest we think He has left us or forgotten us, this Psalm reminds us He hasn't even come close to leaving. The fact is, He's surrounded us. He is literally on every side of us. We can't even wrap our minds around that reality, but yet it's there....

I will be praying for this blog in the days to come, as I plan to update it more regularly and with more purpose. I hope you find it to be enjoyable, encouraging, challenging, and maybe a little entertaining too!

A special thanks goes out to my friend Jennisa, who designed the blog with amazing detail and care! You are the best, Jennisa!