Show & Tell: While I'm Gone

We're about halfway through what will hopefully be a "farewell" tour to see family and friends. We just spent the last two days at my in-law's home, where my mother in law taught me how to sew. What a wonderful thing it is to craft a dress for a wonderful daughter! So for show and tell today, I want to show you pictures of the "firstfruits" of my sewing endeavors. Here's the one we made together (front and back views as best I could get pictures of them on my wiggly one-year-old!):

It's a size 2, so that she can get a lot of wear out of it.



Then I made this one all by myself last night between the hours of 7pm and 1am:

The colors are brighter in person than they are in this picture- it's a really fun dress... and though I made a few mistakes, I learned from 'em and that's what counts! (ETA: In case you're interested, here's the pattern for both dresses.)

Now, here are a few links for you to peruse and enjoy while I'm gone for a few days.
CULTURAL COMMENTARIES:

• A Gracious "Take" on the Paris Hilton Mediafest: What should our response be, as Christians?
  
• Christianity Round the World Vs. American Christianity
• A man's view of modesty & lust: Blinded By the Sight (not for young readers)
• How one machine is cracking the shell of abortion-rights: Ultrasound and the future of abortion.
• Younger and Younger Teens are Viewing More and More Online Porn. Read Ray's article.
• Enough is Enough is an online resource to help you make the internet safer for your children and teenagers. Here's a page of resources from EiE about children and sexual predators, online and in real life.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S INTERESTS:

• The first of a four-part interview with NancyLeigh DeMoss- Follow the links to read all four parts, and be inspired by this challenging woman
• Mary Mohler has put together an excellent booklet about modesty. She strikes a balanced view of modesty... and offers practical teaching on what biblical modesty looks like. (When you open it up, you will have to scale it down to 100%)
• Sara has written an excellent verse-by-verse commentary on Proverbs 31. Definitely worth your time.

ON THE HOME FRONT:

• Need a new recipe? Try the Pampered Chef Chicken & Broccoli Braid (it's SOOOO delicious)!
• Who has the heart of your children?
  
• Interested in midwifery? Here's an interesting, informative, and heart-warming video about one midwife that you'll enjoy watching.
• Want to eventually be a stay-at-home wife & mom? Here are some things you can do now, married or not.
  
• This guy proposes that Christians begin using a new language of sex.

And one remaining but very important thing: in case you haven't heard or noticed, Mike Huckabee has impressed media and regular Joes alike with his performance in the Republican debates. He's gaining momentum, and it's not because he's a friend-of-celebrities. Even hardened media writers have started to notice Huckabee's genuine likability, talent for speaking, and a new-ness that no one else in the Republican field is offering. It's because he's an impressive man with authentic faith, and a fresh perspective that this country needs. Take a look at Mike Huckabee; you'll be glad you did!

Happy reading and have a great week!