Bag News

Last night I dreamed that my wall was covered in bags 4 Darfur.

There were bags in my basement, and bags in the hall.

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The cat woke me early, and my thoughts soon drifted pleasantly to time on the computer with no children vying for their place in the queue. Coffee in hand, I opened my first e-mail:

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"....glad you're enjoying the lack of pressure, joyce. change is good, take your time!"

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And I am- dreams and nagging thoughts aside, I am.

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For the past few years, I'd gotten up early, worked the sewing machine and camera for some time, then put in a day of child care and a day and an evening of parenting. I sewed and photographed and posted and sold. I had a enough energy; afternoon naps with the children notwithstanding.

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I wish I could keep going at top speed indefinitely. But I firmly believe in rest as necessary and restorative. I impatiently wait for something new and wonderful to be birthed of it. Meanwhile, I applied for some craft sales in my area, and agreed to participate in an event at Providence College.

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When I learned that the craft sale was closed to participants, I felt strangely relieved. I'm not through with resting.

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Meanwhile, there is a sense of urgency for our people in the Sudan who have no choices. No rest.

And I miss the camaraderie of the bag blog.

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Having said all that, I've decided to post two bags for the upcoming week.

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I'll return to the bidding format, and leave the bags "on the block" for a number of days.

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In other news, if you're in the area, the social concerns committee at Providence College (Otterburne, Manitoba) is hosting an event to promote social justice in Africa. I'll be presenting a short speech on the evening of November the 3 at 8:00 pm and providing some bags for sale.

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Stay tuned, and thanks for caring!