Solomon tells us that “a happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing” (Proverbs 17:22, AMP ). God undoubtedly has a sense of humor; we need only look at some of the animals He created (it’s hard not to smile at the sight of a hippo, a monkey, or a puppy). Or think of some of the married couples you know: don’t you think God was smiling at the wedding as He looked ahead to the interaction of the wildly different personalities that will be living together?
My wife Teddie is in both the August issue of Southern Living and the 2006 Christmas with Southern Living book.
Teddie sewed all the fabric work in this photo from the magazine article (table skirt, napkins, placemats, cushions, even the check in the cabinet doors). All the women in this photo are from our church, and they redid this kitchen as part of one of our small groups. Teddie is on the far right. Kay Clarke (white blouse, center) is the homeowner, and she’s also a stylist for Oxmoor House, the publisher of Southern Living books.
About a year ago, Kay asked Teddie to sew some stockings for the 2006 Christmas book. Here’s a seriously-reduced portion of the 2-page spread showing Teddie’s handiwork.
I plan to have a web site for Teddie up before the fall semester starts in mid-August. She’s had a successful (sometimes overwhelmingly busy!) drapery business for years, but lately potential clients have been asking if they can see samples of her work online.
Can you tell I’m proud? 
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