Knitting Dess

I never thought it would happen but last night, Dess asked me to teach her how to knit. I thought it was a big step in proving that Dess is maturing. She's always been repulsed by the idea of learning how to knit. She says that she isn't patient enough and it takes too much time. But when i started to show another lady on the ship how to knit, Dess caught the bug. It's pretty cool how you can use some needles and yarn to make beautiful projects. Even though Dess didn't get to far with the knitting last night (she learned how to cast on and did 2 knit rows and 1 purl row before she got tired and wanted to go to sleep) she still did a great job and it's a good start.

I'm suffering with another bout of poison ivy rashes. This time i've got rashes up and down both my arms and a little bit on my chest and stomach. What a pain!! Really it is painful at times. I'm usually pretty good about not scratching. I was getting excited too because the rash on my legs had cleared up and i was looking forward to being able to scratch my body and not have to worry about there being a rash or not. Oh well, i guess that's what i get for being so hands on with my work. I was probably chopping down some limbs off a tree and the poison ivy sometimes crawls up the side with other vines. I don't exactly know what poison ivy looks like, even though i did a google image search for it and saw the plant, i can't really distinguish it when i'm out in nature. I guess those are the breaks.

Dess is out right now at a shelter for women and children. Her and her friend, Kippin, wanted to go and feed them a meal and make them feel special. They made lasagna. I think they also took salad, fruit and ice cream. I really love Dess' heart for other people. Especially for the poor, homeless and those in need. She really likes to be able to meet their needs and to do it out of Christ's love for them. As i've mentioned before, i'm not that way inclined, so it's awesome when i see her move out in it. It sort of spurs me on to get out of my normal selfish habits.

Thanks for the feedback on my 8 things. It was good hearing from Anna and from Rachel. Oh yeah and i guess you too Dad. I hope Dess comes up with her 8 things soon. Well, it's hot and humid and i'm hoping to call home tonight. I hope you are well and we miss you.