Sensing the Seasons? I LOVE that book! I LOVE Gillian Michaels’s art! If you made all that up just to thumb your nose at Rosalyn, tell me now so I can get over the disappointment.
And I’m almost SURE Cosette didn’t make that pitcher herself. Come on, inlaid glass? It’s beautiful—is it one of yours?
Dulcie (who, by the way, thought your e-mail was absolutely brilliant)
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From:
Zelia Muzuwa
To:
Dulcie Huckleberry
Subject:
I confess…
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…I did slightly exaggerate about the pitcher. Cosette helped me with the first part of throwing it. We had to form a cylinder and then roll it in the glass pieces, and I didn’t let her help with it after that until it was fired and we painted it. I didn’t want her to get cut. There is an art competition, though, called “Mommy and Me”—should be fairly self-explanatory. We’re thinking about entering it in that.
But the part about Gillian Michaels was NOT made up! :) You want me to have her autograph a copy of Sensing for you? I just never mentioned any of that before because I don’t like to seem like I’m name dropping, and I usually don’t like bragging, either. But, good grief, SOMEBODY had to do something, and this was a topic I could do it with. Wonder what she’ll say?
Z
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From:
Rosalyn Ebberly
To:
Zelia Muzuwa
Subject:
Re: [SAHM I Am] TOTW September 27: Autumn Activities for Children
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Dearest Zelia,
I wanted to write to you privately regarding your post. I talked to Connie, and, after an extensive time of prayer, we both agreed it was probably a good idea to mention a couple of things to you. This is all in love, so don’t be hurt. Sometimes, as Christians we are called to confront. And “as iron sharpens iron, faithful are the wounds of a friend.”
Your news about Gillian Michaels’s book was so exciting—that’s one of my children’s favorite picture books. However, Connie and I were concerned that you may have come across as bragging about your kids. And, while we DO want you to feel free to share the blessings God gives your family, we don’t want anyone to be offended by a prideful attitude. I KNOW you didn’t mean to come across that way, but we always have to be careful with e-mail because it can easily be misinterpreted.
We had a similar concern about the pottery project. You are obviously a talented artist, and your daughter is following in your footsteps. However, don’t you think that a glass-inlaid pitcher might be a little advanced for most of our group? Some people may have felt you were showing off, and others, I’m sure, were discouraged and intimidated by the difficulty of that project. Next time, it might be better to recommend a craft or activity that is geared more toward the average non-artistic family, just so that our posts are a blessing and not a stumbling block to our Christian sisters.
I hope I haven’t hurt your feelings. You are such a valuable part of SAHM I Am, and I always look forward to your posts. I just felt like I needed to provide a loving caution so that we preserve the sense of emotional safety in our group. Thank you for understanding.
With lots of love,
Rosalyn
“She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.”
Proverbs 31:27 (NASB)
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From:
Zelia Muzuwa
To:
“Green Eggs and Ham”
Subject:
(no subject)
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I’m much better now. Need an aspirin…
Z
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From:
Dulcie Huckleberry
To:
Zelia Muzuwa
Subject:
Re: reason for banging keyboard over head (see forwarded message from Rosalyn)
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Hey, that’s even worse than I expected! How’s your head? Dulcie
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From:
The Millards
To:
“Green Eggs and Ham”
Subject:
Re: reason for banging keyboard over head (see forwarded message from Rosalyn)
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I guess I’m not too surprised she responded that way. Give it a few days and you’ll be laughing. But lay off the head-banging, okay? :)
Jocelyn
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From:
P. Lorimer
To:
“Green Eggs and Ham”
Subject:
Re: reason for banging keyboard over head (see forwarded message from Rosalyn)
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Oh, Zelia! I am completely stunned. How could she say such things to you when she writes nearly the same way? I do not understand. I did think that e-mail was out of character for you, however, there was nothing in it to warrant a reply like that. I am so sorry. I’m not sure I want to be part