Etched onto Clay

Today, I was reminded of a prayer that I had etched onto one of these bowls. I think these days it is my life; I think if we are all honest about it, it is just how it is for all of us. Life is hard. God is good. This prayer is often said at Holden Village . It's their prayer.... and mine.

"O God you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown... give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us through Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen... "

How true... I really like how the bowls turned out. Blue slip-- which shows as if it has been brushed on, and all with Tom's clear glaze. Good pieces at this stage in this journey of learning pottery.

Also decided to eat chicken tonight. First time in weeks for eating meat. With this economy, I'm trying to not eat out and eat everything that I have at my place.... and tonight, I realized that chicken is the only meat I have.... Lima beans and chicken are a good combo with red wine. :)

Had a peaceful time at the studio and threw a tumbler like the one I talked about in my last post. Am really looking forward to my first barrel firing on Saturday! Am bringing two bowls... :) Thanks for the invitation, Becky. How gracious... I will learn much from her, Elaine, and John.