Brag Book

Today I have been busy working on a brag book.  I have created a 4 x 6 brag book for a baby girl.  I hope that I can sell these at an upcoming craft show, so I am going to have to get busy and get more created.  Here are just of few of the pages.

Merry Christmas

It is not too early to be thinking about the many Christmas Cards you are going to be sending this year.  Read the Christmas story in Luke 2:1-20.  God gave you a precious gift so give the gift He gave you and share your talent with someone who wouldn't expect it.  Send lots of Christmas Cards this year.

Operation Write Home 2

I decided that I would make another card for the Inspired Stamps - Operation Write Home Challenge.  This has been a crazy week.  My son had to have some minor surgery on his leg as a result of his motocycle wreck, my dad had some surgery this week, my father-in-law had doctor appointments and I don't know what else went on.  I am glad it is the weekend.  So I started off the weekend by creating this card.  It is so relaxing to set down and create.  No matter what it is.  It is a time to thank God for all He has done for you and to reflect on the good things in your life.  Lately my motto has been that "it is not about me, but about what I can do for God".  So give God the credit for your talents and use them for His glory.

I borrowed the design of my card from another blogger and I want to give them credit.  http://sewmanychallenges.blogspot.com/2011/09/challenge-68-halloween.html

Enjoy and have a great weekend.

Operation Write Home

Here is a card that I made to share with Inspired Stamps and Operation Write Home.  The numbered tabs come out so you can write the 10 things you miss. 

Greater Is He That Is In Me

This is my first post of many more to follow.  I am hoping to share with you some of my craft projects and especially my faith in God.  God is truly my rock and foundation and I can do nothing without Him.  Recently I completed my advanced course in Lay Speaking and will soon be interviewed and hopefully become a certified Lay Speaker for the United Methodist Church. 

Most of you will understand when I start to tell this story, but when you start working for God, the devil tries to detour you.  I am no exception.  He has been working very hard on me and my family.

My advanced class took place on three Saturdays.  The second Saturday, I wasn't feeling good.  I had some chills and was probably running a little fever.  But the third Saturday, he hit me harder.  My legs were swelling, I was chilling and was definately running a fever.  Nothing was going to stop me from going to class.  On my way, I had to stop in Robinson at the store and pick up some stuff for our carry-in lunch.  I had plenty of time to get to Effingham, but my foot got a little heavy on the gas pedal.  The state police caught it too.  When I say the trooper coming at me, I looked down and knew immediately, I wasn't getting out of this one.  So before the state trooper got his lights on and turned around, I started pulling over.  Satan was trying really hard to pull me down, because he didn't like that I was moving forward in my walk with God.  Guess what though.  I didn't get a ticket, just a warning, and I told the state trooper that I was on my way to my lay speaking class and that I was giving my message today.  My message was on Negativity.  I giggled and told him this wasn't going to get me down.  It was just proof that God had a sense of humor.  I got through the class and made it home safely.

Still not feeling well, the Flat Rock Homecoming was going on that day and Randy was at the park so I went to Flat Rock to be with him.  My legs just seemed to be swelling more, so I eventually ended up at Good Samaritan Hospital in the ER.  They diagnosed me with urinary tract infection and low kidney function.  Gave me antibiotics and sent me home.

I am feeling better and gave the message at my church on Sunday, August 28.

Satan wasn't done trying to pull me down.

On Tuesday, August 30, my son, Jeff, was in a motorcycle/car accident.  He was on the motorcycle.  His angels were riding the Harley that day.  Jeff is very banged up but there was nothing "broken", just a crack in his thumb.  He will be off work for a while, but we are so thankful that God spared him any major injuries.  He is home and recovering slowly, but he is recovering, praise God.

I am sure that Satan will continue to throw obstacles in our way and try to get us to talk against God.  However, I believe the words - Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world.  I love my Lord and Savior.

John 3:16