Today I thought I would post a picture of one wall in our family room that is special to me. Whenever we've moved, I've always made sure there's a wall that's just perfect to accommodate all six of these cross-stitches together, and this display is usually one of the first to go up.
The cross-stitched Mama Rabbit in the center of the display says, "There is no higher calling in life than raising the children God has trusted to our care." I definitely agree!
At the top, the Tom & Deb plaque says, "Seeking Ones"...But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness... ~Matthew 6:33
On the left and right each son and daughter's plaque was cross-stitched and added to the wall almost as soon as each baby was born. They all include the name, meaning of the name, and accompanying verse. (Click on the picture to enlarge.)
I enjoy putting scripture on our walls both in cross-stitch and calligraphy, and this particular wall is a real treasure to share today.
~Deb
Deb, this is indeed a treasure. I just love the idea behind it and it looks beautiful as well. What a family heirloom!
Posted by: Susan P. | Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 03:37 PM
how special!!
did you do the cross-stich or have they been gifts from someone else?
Posted by: amanda | Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 07:59 PM
Now you will be making new ones for grandchildren??Or the new daughter in law??
The pictures are beautiful-how neat of a treasure!
Posted by: Tammy | Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 08:44 PM
Thanks for sharing your special wall :)
Posted by: Sherrin | Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 08:52 PM
Lovely! We have a similar display in our hallway - each of my five childrens' baby pictures with their name, the meaning and a Bible verse on a plaque below.
Posted by: islandsparrow | Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 09:20 PM
That is a beautiful blessing to have in your home. Such an inspiration and your work is fantastic!
Posted by: Cindi | Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 09:54 PM
Thank you everyone for the compliments on the cross-stitches. Yes, I did most all of these. My friend, Rhonda, cross-stitched Jonathan's name for me. And my sister could have done one, but I can't be sure. (Sorry, Bet, if you did one and I don't remember.)
I have another family cross-stitch with the Girotti name on it that I will share another Tuesday.
Posted by: Deb | Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 10:21 AM
What an absolutely beautiful family treasure, and it makes such a nice, meaningful display...homey.
Posted by: beth | Thursday, September 14, 2006 at 09:16 AM