My word for 2024: Re…

Written By Esther Benedict

It started with the word “rest.” I am taking a much needed break - a three month sabbatical - from leadership in my church.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

A time for “renewal” is definitely in order.

“…but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
    they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

I’ve noticed that many of my friends have chosen “re…” words this year. It must be something in the air.

I couldn't pick just one. I’m hoping my progression this year will be: rest, renew, reengage, reimagine, reach.

Esther Benedict
I always knew I would weave. From the time I got my first potholder loom as a child I was enchanted with taking thread and making it into cloth. It took another twenty years, though before I finally got myself a real, grown-up loom, and another twenty years after that for me to decide to make weaving part of my livelihood. I enjoy most fiber arts, including spinning, dyeing, sewing and embroidery, as well as weaving. I haven't give up my day job - I'm still a law firm administrator, as I have been for about thirty years. I like working for lawyers - they're smart, demanding people who keep me on my toes. I keep them organized. I live in Oxnard, California with my husband Bruce, a dachshund named Rosie and a Siamese cat called Bijou.
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