Thank you for taking the time to look at the As Lilies Website! The Lord continues to bless As Lilies and He has guided and directed me through the growing process. My Dad, (Michael), my Mom, (Nanci), my brother, Ryan (25) and my sister, Leah (20) have been very supportive and As Lilies would not be where it is today if it were not for them.

For those of you who do not know me, I am 22 years old as of February 24^th. I was homeschooled beginning in fourth grade and graduated in the spring of 2004. I greatly enjoy spending time in God’s creation, whether hiking, bird watching, caring for animals or simply driving through the countryside. I love to read and study Scripture and to discuss scriptural issues with others. And when I have time, I like reading books that encourage my walk with the Lord and also ones about farming, livestock and quilting. Music is something that our family greatly enjoys and everyone plays at least one instrument; I play the fiddle, hammered dulcimer and piano. I love to do just about anything that deals with homemaking such as cooking, baking, gardening, quilting, and even cleaning!

My heart is drawn to children, and with this love, the Lord opened the doors for Leah and I to begin a girls’ group in our home which began in August of 2006. The purpose of our meeting together is to teach young ladies homemaking skills and also the attributes that God desires young ladies to have such as being a keeper at home, being submissive, and having a gentle and quiet spirit. This ministry thus far has been a tremendous blessing and I thank the Lord for this special opportunity to serve Him.

Another aspect of my sewing business, besides sewing garments for others, is teaching sewing. Every Monday and Tuesday I give hour long lessons and it is such a joy to teach these girls and to see their shining faces as they complete each project.

Our family is very close and we love to spend time together. Much of that time is spent outdoors working and going for walks, studying Scripture as a family or playing our musical instruments together. The Lord led us into a family ministry several years ago called “What Mean These Stones?”, and He has greatly blessed and guided this endeavor. You are welcome to visit the website at www.WhatMeanTheseStones.com.

Though I have many interests and enjoy being involved in many things, what is most important to me, the most special, is my relationship with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I strive daily to be more conformed to His perfect image. All that I am and ever will be is a result of the wonderful work He has done and is doing in my life.