Last week, I was blessed to be able to celebrate my birthday. The celebration included a couple of special dinners, a breakfast in bed, cards, gifts, phone calls, and a plethora of messages on Facebook from friends and family all over the United States of America, Mexico and Europe. The latter led me to reflect on the fact that I may not be financially wealthy, but I am healthy overall, have a steady job, a very nice home, a loving family, caring friends, a small menagerie of sweet pets, and although I can't do it full time yet, I have the opportunity to indulge in artful activities. I enjoy these privileges by the grace of God, because I certainly don't feel I'm entitled to them. This especially touching to me when I consider all the poignant tragedies happening around the world, such as the typhoon that hit the Philippines and all the atrocious conflicts around the world. Therefore, I am extremely thankful for every blessing that the Lord has bestowed upon me on my birthday.
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| Anel's Thanksgiving Play Sharpie Pen, Prismacolors, & Faber-Castell India Ink Markers in Art Journal Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Thanksgiving Eva & Kristin's Paint Party Friday - Week 36 Year 3 Alexandra's Sunday Sketches Craftitude Challenge #53 - Falling Leaves Take a Word Challenge - Feathered Friends |
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| To My Late Tailor Ephemera, Buttons, stitching, Distress and Archival Ink Collage Tag Tuesday - All Stitched Up Simon Says Monday Challenge - Got Ink? Scavenger Hunt Challenge - Numbers Manon's Paper Saturdays Julia's What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #233 |
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| "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13 (This mentally challenged man walks around town pulling this series of wagons filled with lawn equipment. He mows city lawns for his love of the community. He is a blessing and an inspiration to my community.) Digitally Enhanced Photography Bella's 52 Photo Project - Gallery 30 {On My Way} Maria's Orange You Glad It's Friday #64 Jen's In the Studio Lorik's Mandarin Orange Monday #68 Ramona's Inspire Me Monday Denise and Roger's ABC Wednesday - S is for Self-sacrifice Karen's Word Art Wednesday #107 |
May the Lord fill your life with blessings!
Comments
Wishing you well! :)
May God bless you on your birthday and always sweet friend.
Big hugs,
FABBY
FABBY
Hugs Giggles
Saludos!
Thanks for sharing on Mandarin Orange Monday #68:)
happy birthday:)
I love the sweet picture of Anel in the Thanksgiving play, and the imaginary tribute to 'My Late Tailor'.
Your lawn-cutter is very public-spirited - I was wondering how the community respond?
Gorgeous thoughts - great new pieces!
Blessings!
Secondly your art works are always amazing, this Thanksgiving art work is beautiful as always.
And it sounds to me that you've been so lucky in life. So, happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!
Greetings, all the way from The Netherlands,
Leintje*
Your feathered friend just made me smile……
Paula (PEP)
You have made a lot of wonderful new creations. Creativity is a great bless, isn't it?
Warm greetings, Anja
Happy Creating!
Victoria
Your Thanksgiving illustration is beautiful. Love the tag with the great elements and title. And what a poignant photo and story. Thank you for sharing these wonderful things.
A late happy birthday greating.
Mormor
http://www.starbear.no/mormor/2013/11/18/mandarin-orange-monday-68/
Glenda #52
Wil, ABCW Team.
Leslie
abcw team
Jackie 33
Always interesting STUFF.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
Well I loved the first art work very much...it is fun and cheerful !!
Thanks for joining our fortnightly challenge here at Craftitude challenge. Hope you will join us next time DT Crafting Vicky