A Potter's Wife

I'm almost embarrassed at the number of months that have passed since the writing of this particular Anderson gal finally made her way back to the blog posting--not for a lack of trying mind you, because there have been a-many 'rough drafts' that have had opening lines but none of them ever came to a final curtain call. It's not for a lack of desire or will-to. I absolutely love writing! It's due in part to more of a lack of time. That 4-letter word that haunts many of us. 

T-i-m-e. 

Always wishing we had more of it, and then once we have it, figuring out how to best utilize it so that all parties win.   *sigh*   But  then we find ourselves wishing time would just hurry up and slow down! Even for a mere half a second. 

Truth.    

And you know what I mean. 

It's been 2 1/2 years since we made that "leap of faith" moving from NV to MN--from some 'comforts' to some 'unknowns'. From what if's to potential. From potentially possible to reality. 

The last time I sat to pen my thoughts to paper  computer, spring was just around the corner with so much 'newness' appearing on the horizon, but the biggest 'newness' was bringing with it another faith step with a potential possibility waiting in the wing to take action. And then..... it happened. 

Art-A Whirl

Proud. Endeared. Stoked. Twitter-pated. Humbled. Enamored. Wowed. 

Awed. 

Inspired.

And that relatively small adjective list is basically endless when it comes to those one-word descriptives in trying to display my numerous affections for a certain mid-western potter. My favorite potter in fact. Who just happens to be my handsome husband. 

*photo cred: Ken Jones*

AndersonClayworks is now in full swing and the small business venture, albeit nerve-wracking at times, is fully upon us. Another radical step for this FFof5. And it's been another huuuuuuge (insert voice exaggeration) step at that. 

It feels quite risky at times, but without that risk, we would have never known the reward. And that reward isn't monetary. It's the people. 

It's the relationships built and the stories shared with friends and family alike. 

Artistic Trio!!

It's the student's who choose to hang out with an art teacher on a Friday night at his show that makes the set-up worth it. 

It's the community that offers continual support through showing up at various shows & their continual encouragement throughout the year that makes the 'take-down' worth it. 

It's the random inquires about being able to stop by Mr. Anderson's classroom to see the product display on the shelves that make the "after hours" worth it. 

It's family who invests an interest beyond a pocket-book but by 'being there' in physicality and prayerfully and intentionality. 

It's these 3 handsome Anderson gents that have had the privilege of watching, helping, and  being a part of their father's dream, see Andy utilize his God-given gifts and talents to bless others that make the hours away from home worth it. And they get it. 

"Art Attack" show 

Christmas show--& they did their own canvas paintings on 'family day' 

at the Solar Arts building in NE Mlps. 

It's the Joy that is brought to each individual that picks up "that mug, that bowl, that vase, that amplifier....." because they have connected with a piece of pottery due in part to the specific finger-marks left in each one that makes ALL of this completely worth it. 

That's why Anderson Clayworks exists. 

And I couldn't be more proud. I'm excited for the adventure that God continually calls us to and I dare say this may not be the last. For now, we'll step out in faith no matter how big or small that step may seem. We've had many of both in the past year and I'll leave you with a very small picture-collage to encompass some of them. 

#houseprojects

Coaching Legacy volleyball!! Love these ladies..... thru and thru.

L.E.G...A.C.Y....Goooooo Legacy!!!

blessed by these ladies--in so many ways 

Love these 3 handsome gents.... Legacy Lions!!!

As this faith-family-of-five makes our way into a new year, we continually look to the One who brought us here. 

Love. Him. #myfavorite #smitten

#standingbymyman 

He paves the way before us, no matter how smooth or rocky, and yet who's faithfulness remains constant above all else. May you be encouraged dear reader, as you step out into whatever adventure God has called you on, to look to HIM first and foremost and to know and believe wholeheartedly that He is your constant. He is your guide. Be encouraged. 

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters..." Colossians 3:23