Faye
create your own personalized map of the USA
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Where in the world have you been?....................
I saw this on my friend Mellie's website http://melodeelangworthy.typepad.com/candid_thoughts_/ and it looked fun. Create your own, it is a fun way to see how much or little of the world you have seen. Thanks Mellie for sharing.
Faye
create your own personalized map of the USA
Faye
create your own personalized map of the USA
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Balloons are everywhere
The Great Reno Balloon Race is this weekend and the sky is full of great shapes and colors. Dave volunteers with the Aeronauts and enjoys working with the pilots and the balloons. I went with him on Thursday for Media Day and got these shots in this layout plus 100 more. I am going back tomorrow morning, have to get up at 4:00 a.m. for the Glow Show and Dawn Patrol. Only half the balloons took off on Thursday so tomorrow promises to be full of fun. I did this layout for a contest on a website owned by my friend, Tina. www.scrappinwithgrace.com
I will post more fun pictures tomorrow. Enjoy!!!! Faye
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Contest Creations
I have had a great few days, creating layouts and such for contests or design team applications. I thought I would share a few pictures of the things I have created the past few days.
A box altered to use for gifts: I created a stack of 3 for that perfect birthday / shower gift.
A card for someone special : I actually won a package of embellishments for this one
A page layout using the title of a movie, I did 2 just for fun
Will post more later..................
Thanks for looking at my creations, I had a lot of fun
Faye
Monday, September 3, 2007
Life sometimes can be so hard.............
There are days when I just wish that I could throw the covers over my head and be a nobody. I would like to hide from the world and sulk in silence because the pain is too much to deal with . Since June, I have fractured 3 ribs and my left shoulder. I try to go through each day and be the best wife, daughter and big sister, trying to be uplifting and always there to lend a helping hand. I try to stay up and not let the pain or frustration show. (though I am sure it does) My husband gets so frustrated because I wait till the final minute to take the pain meds, he understands that I don't want to get addicted but he hates seeing me in pain.
Recent doctors visit has shown that I possibly have fibromyalgia on top of the lupus, vasculitis and neuropathy. Yikes, God what else.
I have had to battle the past few months with self image and self worth. Having an occasion where I have had the things that I beat myself up most about, thrown in my face and then to continually be berated behind my back only confirmed to me that I was as worthless as I already thought I was. I get frustrated that I don't always get things done in a timely manner and at times run late. I never fail to meet a commitment, but at times my body or my life put me a bit or a lot behind. It happens, I don't like it but it happens.
I guess if you don't see my world and understand that my family is the most important thing in the world to me, you wouldn't understand that I will drop anything to help them out. Though I may get out of bed around 10:00 (cause I stay up way too late), it takes me till after noon to pull it together enough to face the world.
If I have to get out sooner then it is only with the assistance of narcotics.
Lupus sucks, neuropathy even more.
As you can tell, I am having a pity party sort of. I don't hate my life, I hate the parts of my life that cause me grief. (don't we all ?)
I don't ever like to fail anyone, I like to be the one who is happy and willing to jump in and take care of the situation.
The verse "Be Still and Know that I am God" is one of my favorites and it hits me like 2 x 4 every once in awhile ...............because I forget to let God have control.
I am tired of feeling so badly about myself and need to realize like I said before "God is big and people are small" He is working on me daily, my prayer will be that God will provide the strength and comfort you need each day to feel good about yourself and your life. He is definately doing that with me.
Recent doctors visit has shown that I possibly have fibromyalgia on top of the lupus, vasculitis and neuropathy. Yikes, God what else.
I have had to battle the past few months with self image and self worth. Having an occasion where I have had the things that I beat myself up most about, thrown in my face and then to continually be berated behind my back only confirmed to me that I was as worthless as I already thought I was. I get frustrated that I don't always get things done in a timely manner and at times run late. I never fail to meet a commitment, but at times my body or my life put me a bit or a lot behind. It happens, I don't like it but it happens.
I guess if you don't see my world and understand that my family is the most important thing in the world to me, you wouldn't understand that I will drop anything to help them out. Though I may get out of bed around 10:00 (cause I stay up way too late), it takes me till after noon to pull it together enough to face the world.
If I have to get out sooner then it is only with the assistance of narcotics.
Lupus sucks, neuropathy even more.
As you can tell, I am having a pity party sort of. I don't hate my life, I hate the parts of my life that cause me grief. (don't we all ?)
I don't ever like to fail anyone, I like to be the one who is happy and willing to jump in and take care of the situation.
The verse "Be Still and Know that I am God" is one of my favorites and it hits me like 2 x 4 every once in awhile ...............because I forget to let God have control.
I am tired of feeling so badly about myself and need to realize like I said before "God is big and people are small" He is working on me daily, my prayer will be that God will provide the strength and comfort you need each day to feel good about yourself and your life. He is definately doing that with me.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Oldest Daughter
A dear friend of mine, Glenna has had her share of suffering and always comes through with the most loving spirit and attitude. She has done many great things in her world and has started her own blog to share stories and poems about her life. www.booksie.com/glenna_marie
Recently she returned to Michigan to be with her mom who is suffering from Alzheimers.
She wrote this very poignant poem that has caused me to stop and reflect on how precious life is and to cherish every memory of every day.
I hope this will touch your heart like it has touched mine.
Oldest Daughter
This poem is dedicated to my mother, Mary Paulich; she has Alzheimers.Recently I made a trip home hoping that she could still recognize me. In part, she did
Since visiting you last, I saw a startling change
You recognized me as your oldest daughter, but not my name
You sat in your chair as you looked into my eyes
Desperately trying to remember, before we said our good-byes
I am home now and miss you so much
I miss your presence, your love and your touch
I know we will be together someday in time; knowing that helps me to understand that you
are not to blame
For knowing me as your oldest daughter, but not my name
You recognized me as your oldest daughter, but not my name
You sat in your chair as you looked into my eyes
Desperately trying to remember, before we said our good-byes
I am home now and miss you so much
I miss your presence, your love and your touch
I know we will be together someday in time; knowing that helps me to understand that you
are not to blame
For knowing me as your oldest daughter, but not my name
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Twenty Things I am Thankful For......
This weekend on the Personal Treasury Yahoo Group we had a layout challenge to do a layout of 20 things we are thankful for.
Here is my list and my layout. It is a great thing to do. What are you thankful for? Tell me, I would love to hear about it.
Hugs
Faye
1. that John 3:16 shows how much God truly loves each of us.
2 that Psalm 46:10 tells me to settle down and let God have control
3. to learn that through my inabilities to do things, God's abilityshines through
4 for that warm feeling like you are receiving an internal hug whenyou are worshipping God.
5 the ability to spend every day with my little sister, Jodi
6 having time to teach Jodi new and fun things each day.
7 that I have a husband who loves me with all his heart and I lovehim more then words can say
8 the ability to not sweat the small stuff.
9 for my mom who is truly my best friend
10 for friends who are accepting and never judge, accept you for whoyou are.
11 that Lupus has taught me not to take life so seriously
12 to know that this body with all its ailments is only temporary.In Heaven I will be whole again
13 even though this disease is very hard, it has allowed me theopportunity to bless others in many ways
14 that I can still walk and move freely
15 the ability to use my hands to express myself in many ways
16 for my cats who always know when they need to snuggle in and purrwhen your having a bad day
17 for my dogs who are always happy to see me and never get tired offollowing me around the house or just laying at my feet.
18 the ability to talk daily with God - no matter what time it is andknowing that He is always there listening.
19 that no matter what, God can count on me to share His love andtell all the great things he has done for me.
20 for the ability to question why but sometimes for the inability tonot always understand the answer or see the big picture. (God has to have a few surprises)
Let's Roll
Let's Roll............That is probably a statement you all remember from 9/11. It was spoken by Todd Beamer, when he and the other passengers of Flight 93 were going to change the course of history and not let that plane hit its designated target.
This weekend, David Beamer Todd's father spoke at our church. I just was overwhelmed with the thought of meeting this very special man. This was someone who was personally affected by this horrible act of terrorism. He lost his son, but he knows that he will see his son again in Heaven - this he was confident in.
Anyhow, he brought with him an American Flag that flew at the WTC site during the recovery process, it stood proudly on our stage. The flag is pictured above.
I have to share that the whole service was awesome and breathtaking. With the flag standing proudly on the stage, one of the worship team led in an acapella verson of The National Anthem. I love singing that song so much but acapella is absolutely the best and what a great way to recognize our great country..
All those who have served or are serving to protect our Freedom were acknowledged and received a standing ovation. The service was very powerful and emotional but then to hear Mr. Beamer speak was absolutely wonderful. He had a great attitude and a great testimony to share. He was absolutely sure in his son's salvation and that is what has given him comfort and hope.
This is what he shared and I want to share just a portion with you all. I pray this ministers to you as much as it ministered to me. He started with stating "If I say 9/11.. what do you think of?" Well you all know the answer to that. Before that dreadful day in 2001, 911 was a call for help not a horrific event in our nations history. Anyhow, likemany we all know where we were, how we heard and how we felt that day. Most of this is still with many of us to this day. It is fresh in my mind and I still shake my head in disbelief.
Then he asked "What were you doing on 9/10?" Do you know what you were doing on 9/10/01? He shared that Todd and his wife Lisa were in Rome, Italy on a paid business trip that he had won. They were enjoying the last part of a vacation of a lifetime. They returned to New Jersey, late on Monday night 9/10 and Todd had to fly to San Francisco that next morning and would be flying home on the red eye on the 11th.
The day before, Todd and Lisa were on a wonderful trip, enjoying life and the next day on 9/11 - Todd went home to be with his Lord. Mr. Beamer shared that he had Todd's date book, that his son and accidently left it at home. He had everything written out, including having breakfast with his wife and sons on 9/12. No where in his agenda was 9/11/01 10:00 a.m. die and go to heaven.
This was not planned on his part (it was by those setting forth to do an unspeakable act), he assumed that as usual he would fly across country, have his meeting, fly home and continue on with his work week and his life.
So the point of this whole message is we need recognize that today is the day before. We don't know what tomorrow holds or the rest of the week / month / year for that matter. We need to make sure to make the best of all situations and make sure that we are not leaving things undone with anyone.
The people in our world need to know that they are loved and are important to us. We can't let a day pass by without telling them that. Things change in a moments notice, it is not good to regret what you should have, could have or would have done if you only had one more chance.
Mr. Beamer shared the last time he saw his son and that memory has given him much comfort as he knew that his son knew that he loved him and vica versa. Todd had the honor of being raised in a Christian home and was a devoted Christian husband and father. Todd knew that he wasn't coming off that plane alive but knew his reward was great, eternal life with Christ his savior.
So how to end this, don't regret. Make sure all you do is glorifying to God and advances His Kingdom. If your friends and family don't know Him, speak of Him and all that He does for you. If they do know Him, praise Him forthat daily and be an inspiration to their walk and all them to inspire yours. Most of all, hug everyone and tell them you love them. Don't miss a chance to make a difference or leave without letting someone how important they are to you.
Concentrate on the day before so you will have no regrets the day after.
I hope this blesses you as much as it blessed and challenged me.
I am trusting that if you are reading this, that you have a relationship with Jesus Christ and we will all be rejoicing together someday in Heaven because God has prepared an awesome place for all who believe and I am looking forward to being there.
God Bless You Today, Tomorrow and Always
Faye
http://www.sparkstribune.net/1238.shtml
This weekend, David Beamer Todd's father spoke at our church. I just was overwhelmed with the thought of meeting this very special man. This was someone who was personally affected by this horrible act of terrorism. He lost his son, but he knows that he will see his son again in Heaven - this he was confident in.
Anyhow, he brought with him an American Flag that flew at the WTC site during the recovery process, it stood proudly on our stage. The flag is pictured above.
I have to share that the whole service was awesome and breathtaking. With the flag standing proudly on the stage, one of the worship team led in an acapella verson of The National Anthem. I love singing that song so much but acapella is absolutely the best and what a great way to recognize our great country..
All those who have served or are serving to protect our Freedom were acknowledged and received a standing ovation. The service was very powerful and emotional but then to hear Mr. Beamer speak was absolutely wonderful. He had a great attitude and a great testimony to share. He was absolutely sure in his son's salvation and that is what has given him comfort and hope.
This is what he shared and I want to share just a portion with you all. I pray this ministers to you as much as it ministered to me. He started with stating "If I say 9/11.. what do you think of?" Well you all know the answer to that. Before that dreadful day in 2001, 911 was a call for help not a horrific event in our nations history. Anyhow, likemany we all know where we were, how we heard and how we felt that day. Most of this is still with many of us to this day. It is fresh in my mind and I still shake my head in disbelief.
Then he asked "What were you doing on 9/10?" Do you know what you were doing on 9/10/01? He shared that Todd and his wife Lisa were in Rome, Italy on a paid business trip that he had won. They were enjoying the last part of a vacation of a lifetime. They returned to New Jersey, late on Monday night 9/10 and Todd had to fly to San Francisco that next morning and would be flying home on the red eye on the 11th.
The day before, Todd and Lisa were on a wonderful trip, enjoying life and the next day on 9/11 - Todd went home to be with his Lord. Mr. Beamer shared that he had Todd's date book, that his son and accidently left it at home. He had everything written out, including having breakfast with his wife and sons on 9/12. No where in his agenda was 9/11/01 10:00 a.m. die and go to heaven.
This was not planned on his part (it was by those setting forth to do an unspeakable act), he assumed that as usual he would fly across country, have his meeting, fly home and continue on with his work week and his life.
So the point of this whole message is we need recognize that today is the day before. We don't know what tomorrow holds or the rest of the week / month / year for that matter. We need to make sure to make the best of all situations and make sure that we are not leaving things undone with anyone.
The people in our world need to know that they are loved and are important to us. We can't let a day pass by without telling them that. Things change in a moments notice, it is not good to regret what you should have, could have or would have done if you only had one more chance.
Mr. Beamer shared the last time he saw his son and that memory has given him much comfort as he knew that his son knew that he loved him and vica versa. Todd had the honor of being raised in a Christian home and was a devoted Christian husband and father. Todd knew that he wasn't coming off that plane alive but knew his reward was great, eternal life with Christ his savior.
So how to end this, don't regret. Make sure all you do is glorifying to God and advances His Kingdom. If your friends and family don't know Him, speak of Him and all that He does for you. If they do know Him, praise Him forthat daily and be an inspiration to their walk and all them to inspire yours. Most of all, hug everyone and tell them you love them. Don't miss a chance to make a difference or leave without letting someone how important they are to you.
Concentrate on the day before so you will have no regrets the day after.
I hope this blesses you as much as it blessed and challenged me.
I am trusting that if you are reading this, that you have a relationship with Jesus Christ and we will all be rejoicing together someday in Heaven because God has prepared an awesome place for all who believe and I am looking forward to being there.
God Bless You Today, Tomorrow and Always
Faye
http://www.sparkstribune.net/1238.shtml
I took a break today
I took a break today, to finish my final entry into a 3 Bugs contest hosted by my dear friend Tina on her Internet Scrapbooking Site, called http://www.scrappinwithgrace.com/
Anyhow, I had to submit a page - which I showed you earlier, a card and an altered item. Here is the altered item. Anyhow, I had a ton of fun making these and thought I would share them with you all. Happy week, Faye
Anyhow, I had to submit a page - which I showed you earlier, a card and an altered item. Here is the altered item. Anyhow, I had a ton of fun making these and thought I would share them with you all. Happy week, Faye
It is coming along...............
Today I got alot done. I am far from done but hey it is getting there. You can actually walk from the door to the bookcases across the room. I thought I would show off the progress thus far. It will be nice to have my living room, dining room table and computer room craft free LOL The futon is going in the computer room, leaving me room for a table. I can hardly wait. So the task goes forth, by the weekend you will see pictures of a whole new room. Off to bed, I am tired.
Good night
Faye
OH forgot I forgot something :( I must have hit my hand on something because at dinner I noticed that my sapphire ring was missing its sapphire. I hope I find it, but that is seriously a needle in a haystack. I bet the vaccume finds it though.
Good night
Faye
OH forgot I forgot something :( I must have hit my hand on something because at dinner I noticed that my sapphire ring was missing its sapphire. I hope I find it, but that is seriously a needle in a haystack. I bet the vaccume finds it though.
From Chaos
should come organization. This week the challenge is on. Clean up the middle bedroom and finally create the craftroom of my dreams. I have lots of great goodies to put up in this room but need to clean it out and organize it. The challenge is on!!!! I entered a 3 Bugs contest and did a 2 page layout showing how bad it is. I am hoping by next weekend to show you all great new pictures of my room to die for. For Christmas 2005, my mom bought me a 20 inch TV/VCR/DVD combo and it is still in the box, not for much longer though. Wish me luck.
My day rocked
What an unbelievable day I had today.
Never, have I had more fun on National Scrapbook day / weekend then I did today and tomorrow there is more to come.
Our LSS had a great crop at a local preschool that accomodated 125 scrappers. Wahoo how fun that was.
The crop started at 10 a.m. and will end tonight at 1:00 a.m. Then tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
To make hubby happy and not run myself down, I had to leave at 5:00 today to go to church and then dinner. But wanted to go back at 9:00 for the grand prize drawings for the day - more tomorrow.
OK about today. I arrived a bit late but started my crop experience off with a class making a fun book with Marah Johnson from Creative Imaginations. Marah has pretty wild paper, but this book used her new tatoo line. It was fun and created a great little book for pictures of Dave and I. Then a break for 30 minutes and then another class using the "Sonia" purse from CI and decorated with papers from Renae Lindgren. Both projects were a ton of fun. Then we had the opportunity to participate in a Make n' Take using the tatoo line. We created a cute little calendar holder.
So, while I was in the first class my name was drawn for a door prize and I won a great stamp set from Marah Johson. I also won prizes in both classes. I was having a very fun day.
Anyhow, the grand prize drawing was tonight at 9:00, so I went back to see if my luck was going to hold a little longer. It did and I won the EK Success / Maple Lane Pink Tool pack loaded with tools. (see above) Wow, I just couldn't believe it. I am so excited, it has been a truly awesome day. Now tomorrow, I get to really crop and my friend Marian is joining me for the day.
I had to share because NSD has been very good to me so far. Hope you all are having fun too. Off to bed so I will be ready to go again tomorrow. Have a great weekend all and I hope you have as much fun as I did
Faye
Never, have I had more fun on National Scrapbook day / weekend then I did today and tomorrow there is more to come.
Our LSS had a great crop at a local preschool that accomodated 125 scrappers. Wahoo how fun that was.
The crop started at 10 a.m. and will end tonight at 1:00 a.m. Then tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
To make hubby happy and not run myself down, I had to leave at 5:00 today to go to church and then dinner. But wanted to go back at 9:00 for the grand prize drawings for the day - more tomorrow.
OK about today. I arrived a bit late but started my crop experience off with a class making a fun book with Marah Johnson from Creative Imaginations. Marah has pretty wild paper, but this book used her new tatoo line. It was fun and created a great little book for pictures of Dave and I. Then a break for 30 minutes and then another class using the "Sonia" purse from CI and decorated with papers from Renae Lindgren. Both projects were a ton of fun. Then we had the opportunity to participate in a Make n' Take using the tatoo line. We created a cute little calendar holder.
So, while I was in the first class my name was drawn for a door prize and I won a great stamp set from Marah Johson. I also won prizes in both classes. I was having a very fun day.
Anyhow, the grand prize drawing was tonight at 9:00, so I went back to see if my luck was going to hold a little longer. It did and I won the EK Success / Maple Lane Pink Tool pack loaded with tools. (see above) Wow, I just couldn't believe it. I am so excited, it has been a truly awesome day. Now tomorrow, I get to really crop and my friend Marian is joining me for the day.
I had to share because NSD has been very good to me so far. Hope you all are having fun too. Off to bed so I will be ready to go again tomorrow. Have a great weekend all and I hope you have as much fun as I did
Faye
Happy Birthday Jodi Lynn
On April 17, 1965, I became a big sister for the second time. This time - a sister. Jodi was born a perfectly healthy bouncy baby girl. Since I wasn't quite 3 yet, I don't remember much about her coming into our world. Just before she turned 2, she contracted the German Measels, and because of severe seizures, she suffered permanent brain damage. Jodi then was stuck in 2 year old mode for the rest of her life. Being so young, I don't remember when everything transitioned but all I do know is that my sister, is my sister and will be for life. I know she feels all the emotions that we all feel but can't always tell us what she wants too.
She attends a work program during the day and I spend every afternoon with her until my mom gets home. Jodi is the light of my life and can't even imagine it without her.
On Tuesday she turned 42. Where does time go? She has the greatest sense of humor and we laugh alot. She loves to do crafts with me and is very helpful at times.
So my sweet baby sister - a 2 year old trapped in a woman's body, will never understand what happened to her and for that matter - maybe no one will ever understand, but she is loved and cherished. So at the end of the day that is all that matters.
I know that when she leaves this life, she will be in heaven with me because as a child, she can't make that declaration to accept Christ as her saviour but I already know that she is His.
We never know what will befall us and sometimes life is very unfair. Take a moment to love those in your life - make sure they know how important they are.
Faye
P.S. I found out last year, that she loves to have her picture taken. I needed photos of her for my PT Album and another CKU project. I will be snapping more photos of her soon, because she is definately going in my "Happy Things" album. Will let you see the other photos after I take them. Till then, here is a Christmas one
She attends a work program during the day and I spend every afternoon with her until my mom gets home. Jodi is the light of my life and can't even imagine it without her.
On Tuesday she turned 42. Where does time go? She has the greatest sense of humor and we laugh alot. She loves to do crafts with me and is very helpful at times.
So my sweet baby sister - a 2 year old trapped in a woman's body, will never understand what happened to her and for that matter - maybe no one will ever understand, but she is loved and cherished. So at the end of the day that is all that matters.
I know that when she leaves this life, she will be in heaven with me because as a child, she can't make that declaration to accept Christ as her saviour but I already know that she is His.
We never know what will befall us and sometimes life is very unfair. Take a moment to love those in your life - make sure they know how important they are.
Faye
P.S. I found out last year, that she loves to have her picture taken. I needed photos of her for my PT Album and another CKU project. I will be snapping more photos of her soon, because she is definately going in my "Happy Things" album. Will let you see the other photos after I take them. Till then, here is a Christmas one
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