Treasures~Past and Future!

I was cleaning out some bins in the attic recently and to my surprise found something that I had given my Knight, way back when. I had thought they had long ago been lost, however that was not the case at all. It made me think about some other very important things:

A long time ago...

I was dating my Knight and wanted to make something for him.

In my mind, homemade means love~it always has, it always will.

I was 18 years old and I decided that I should knit him a pair of fingerless gloves for a gift. He was away at university and I set about, with the help of me mum to surprise him.

I wasn't much of a knitter, but with mum's support, I was able to bless my sweet boyfriend. You see, he was off studying hard and I wanted something tangle to be with him while we were apart. I think he was very surprised and happily wore them about campus.

Funny, how now my 18 year old wants to knit them. We've been looking for patterns that aren't too complicated, something that her *mum* can help her with. She doesn't have a boyfriend, but is looking to whip a few pairs off just for the fun of it.

Any suggestions friends as to a pattern for Pirate Jacky?

I am so proud of our oldest *homemade* daughter, she has a heart for God. She is waiting for her Beloved to come, she isn't interested in dating, though there are many guys who would love to have her on their arm, I am sure. She is a hard worker, diligent, self motivated, honest, loyal, talented, creative, lovely and quite the busy bee. Sometime in her early teens, she made a vow with God to wait on God for her mate. At 16, her Papa took her to Ireland and together they chose a purity ring, a tangible symbol of her love that was *on hold* until God brought her knowledge of *the One,* He had made only for her.

What a beautiful gift she will give and receive-what a priceless treasure.

When God brings her Knight into her life, boy will he be blessed with all she is able to do and the fact that she kept her heart free for JUST him.

Memories not only reflect our pasts, they make a beautiful path into our futures~to which I am so very thankful!