Cobwebs

I was finishing the last of the supper dishes when Matthew came running into the kitchen, pulling at my hand and saying, "Jo, I neeeeeed you!! You have to come!"

(And yes, he's usually this intense about everything:))

I giggled as I followed him, thinking he needed the hall light switched on so he wouldn't be scared while putting his winter pj's on.

He raced me up the stairs and then came to an abrupt stop near the top of the stairs and pulling me down to his level, he pointed straight across to the hall ceiling.

"Someone needs to get a broom fast and clean that cobweb!!"

My mouth opened in shock that such a cobweb even existed in our household, (unseen and out of sight that it was) and then my shock turned to a smile at the simple things that Matt notices and that are VERY important to him... the things that we're too much in hurry, rushing up and down the stairs, to notice.

Little brothers are the best.

Goodnight dears!

Johanna

About Angels Again

Yep! I finally listed my first Christmas Card... 

Visit the listing here.

I so loved sketching this little angel.  

I like to think of her as a little girl dressed for a Christmas play

standing in the dim light of her Christmas tree...

holding up her wand to wish you
 a Merry Christmas.

I should be listing two other sets 

from my Christmas line this evening.  

Hopefully sometime before midnight.   

Hopefully.

Until then,

Emma

To Hear the Angels Sing

"Christmas time is here"

How the words ring through my head, 

pulsing at the inside of my eardrums.

"Bringing lots of, happiness and cheer, promises of..."

Carefully, I listen for the right notes.... hum... mm... hmm..

"Fun for all, that children call, their favorite time of year."

The music fills our home every night, 

as we exert our voices over complicated harmonies, 

learning a new piece of music.  

I sit in my chair, sketching in between times, 

creating with my pencil and eraser.

This sweet little angel will make her way 

to one of my upcoming line of Christmas Cards.

Check back on Thursday to see the finished product!

A very busy,

Emma

Autumn Says Farewell

With a sputter of wind, and then a rush of chilling air...

Autumn waves farewell.

The scarlet leaves are scattered, 

winter tugging them from the graying trees.

The children flee from indoors to 

chase about in the pleasant weather, 

..and toss the fallen leaves skyward.

Dusk comes sooner, and the late autumn sun sends 

shades of amber over the yellow fields.

We slip out after dinner, Johanna and I, armed with Jo's camera, 

captivated by the rushing of the autumn air.

The wind, still whispering with the last warmth of a summer long gone, 

brushes its fingers across the earth.

Slowly, but surely, dusk deepens to darkness, 

and night settles over Rambellwood.

-the end-

Emma

Overload

Did you know that your brain can go on overload?  I found mine doing just that today.  Like a muscle, it fought to work with the thoughts I laid against it.  Like a muscle it ached and strained.  Like a muscle it cried out when it could take no more.  But I kept pushing.  I needed to keep working.

But, like a muscle that needs a break, my brain collapsed.  Whew.... my emotions flooded out, like a river freed with the breaking of a dam.  But, now, like a muscle, merely sitting still will not re-build it.  My brain needs a soft, easy flow of thoughts, to bring it slowly into use again.

So here I am, feeling the nerves in my fingers as they touch, one at a time, the letters on my keyboard, feeling the gentle pulse of my recuperating brain as my thoughts slide softly through my hands.

And here, in the warm silence of this room, the stronger side of my brain, the creative side, is touched by a thought from my Savior.

Take a step back.  Look again at those things that jar at your brain, that push heavy thoughts against your soul, those things that bring tears to your eyes and weariness to your heart.  Be still.  Rest.  And look again.  The glass that was once half empty, is now half full.  Understanding brings peace.

Look again.  Take your glasses from your face.  Look, without your own perspective.  Look again, through my eyes.

Mmmm..... there is such peace in His words.  There is such truth.

So... slowly, I will take another look.

-Emma

Tea

A long day calls for a cup of pom and petals tea... 

and a warm, still place... to quiet my thoughts.

Thoughtfully yours,
Emma

P.S. There's a new item in the shop... check it out!

A Small Announcement

Well.... shall I say my life is moving on?
I've got a full schedule of math, and writing, and.... something new.

Rambellwood Studios

Check out my official Etsy Shop.... here...
I have only one item as of yet... but have more in the listing process.  Check again later in the week for new items!


And... on a small, exciting, side note, I am determined to post on this blog regularly.  Look for my posts on Mondays, and feel free to bug me with a comment if I don't follow through.


From a very busy,
Emma