Update 2005
When I started this blog in 1999 I was a single mother with two daughters. Now I am Mrs. Daryll M. Gould, and we have a new daughter together.

Throughout all of the blessings and changes in my life, my faith in God has been what has sustained me. My desire with this journal is to have a place where I can express what is on my mind and what is going on in my life. I want to share with others the goodness of God and how he has blessed me and continues to keep me and my family safe in his loving care. The Bible says in Psalms 107, that those who he has redeemed from the hands of the enemy should tell others--give their testimony about the goodnes of God. Therefore I make no apologies for my faith and deeply held beliefs, but neither do I intend to offend those who do not share those beliefs.
I am also a yarn-obsessed knitter, and I write a lot about my knitting projects, groups and classes on this blog as well because knitting is a big part of my life right now.
So, welcome to my blog. I hope that you find encouragement here as you share in the little things that I share about my faith, hope and dreams as I travel along the spiritual path. My one true desire in life is to glorify God in all that I say and do. I believe that God created His children to be funnels rather than buckets, so I try to share whatever I have been blessed with as I go along.

October, 2000

I have been keeping a journal almost daily since 1995, and it has been very theraputic for me. I discovered weblogs last year and decided to give one a whirl. This is where I share daily musings and insights about my spiritual journey, and my life with my girls.(and now my husband, too!)

Feel free to email me if you like what you read here. My grandma always says, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." I love my grandma and I love those who follow her sage advice.

I have searched for a long time in many places on my spiritual journey. I got involved in a religious cult, lived through some bad relationships and made choices that did not serve me well. When I finally got quiet enough and listened long enough I discovered that which I sought was waiting patiently within myself. I heard that still small voice saying "Be still and know that I am God." It became clear to me that I was an instrument of the Divine as are all of God's people. I found a wonderful church family and I now have an intimate relationship with my heavenly Father, and I want to share the joy of that knowledge with everyone. If there is one thing I can share with you it is this: You are an instrument of God. You are a unique representation of the Spirit of God, and it is your duty to let the light you have been blessed with to shine on those who your life touches, rather than keep it hidden.

I am a Christian woman, and these views are my own. You can take what works for you in your life and leave the rest. I do hope that you find something here that blesses you.

This space is here to share what I have learned with you, as well as encourage each of you to pursue whatever that secret yearning is in your spirit whose fulfillment will complete you. We are each of us sparks from the Universal flame, precious instruments of God, but the definition of each person's highest and best will be unique. The good Lord blessed each of us with our own dreams and desires. Your task is to simply to begin the journey always asking questions, praying without ceasing, learning what delights you, and finding out how you can use your gifts and talents and passions to please God and fulfill the needs of those around you.
Evelyn