These past few weeks have been full. We have been working hard on the yard and I've been doing small projects around the house. One project I really enjoyed doing was actually the hardest one yet. I refinished our patio furniture that we bought while we lived in Thailand.
I think it turned out really nice. The process was the best part though. I have a friend who lives overseas and she loves to plant things. She use to plant something every time her husband made a trip. Her yard was beautiful. It was always fun to hear her tell me what she planted and how the Lord spoke to her while working in the yard. That's what I experienced while striping away the varnish from our patio furniture and applying the teak oil.

Sanding the wood and feeling the roughness become smooth and then applying the water proofing - TEAK OIL was really a learning experience. I realized quickly if I didn't sand the wood down enough when I applied the teak oil it would begin peeling and I would have to sand it down again until all the old varnish or stain was gone. - The Lord would often times speak to me in this process.. sometimes pointing out sin that I hold on to and how the process of true repentance meant me letting go of that thing that was causing me to sin and or just "STUFF" that was holding me back from reaching my potential because I was looking back rather than looking forward. I love how the Lord speaks to me in these moments. It's special. Special like with my friend in Thailand and how she would share her gardening stories.

I just love how when we open our hearts to the Lord He's right there ready to talk and love on us... no matter where we are or what we are doing!