thankful

raindrops on the japanese maple

in my front yard.

the colors take my breath away

year

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after

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year

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i had a visitor this morning...

i was at my art table and i looked up to see him.....

just staring at me.

i must say, he didn't seem to be startled

by the fact that i jumped up out of my chair

reached for the camera nearby

and took multiple pictures of him!

deer come through our yard daily

but i had not seen this big guy until today.

so strong and powerful...

our house will be bustling with activity

starting on wednesday

on through saturday.

my brother-in-law and his wife

are arriving wednesday afternoon

from southern washington...

parents

kids

and grandkids

will be arriving as well.

the house is cleaned

the grocery shopping is done

the bird is thawing

and the wine is chillin'...

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thanking god for every minute of the chaos...

blessings to you and yours...

xo

running the race

... let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart....

hebrews 12:1-3

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life can be hard sometimes.

i pray you are encouraged today...

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*** His love always wins ***

xo

flying on love

the box
the card

the art

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isn't that one of the most

beautiful pieces of art

you have ever seen??!!

so full of yummy texture and depth.

my friend esther from emakesart made this

and it inspired a blog post she did a month or so ago.

i encourage you to read the post.

it was dedicated to myself and others

and frankly, it was one of the most meaningful things

that has been done for me.

as soon as i saw "don't lose heart"

i knew i wanted it!

i emailed esther right away

and asked if it was for sale

or if she wanted to do an art trade.

she browsed through my etsy shop

picked out what she wanted

and we swapped.

i cherish this piece

with all my heart

(no pun intended).

the day that it arrived was perfect timing

as i was feeling discouraged about some things

and it literally

just filled my heart with joy...

it was love in a box!

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the craft fair that i participated in last saturday was a hoot! i should tell you that this took place in the clubhouse of the senior development that my dad lives in. they have it every year and he asked me several months ago if i wanted to set up a table. having never done that before, i thought "what the heck" and paid for a table. it was fun, to say the least. and i pictured it being myself several years from now when i am retired and selling my art at different venues. sales were not brisk for anyone, except the tables selling food! i did sell 6 canvases, so i can't complain....and it was good for me to do it. i have to say though, sitting and watching others look at your art is like sitting there naked! lol! my heart and soul on the table, and some turned their nose up, some stopped, some looked like they were on the verge of buying then just set it down, and some bought. it was an interesting experience, and one i will do again...

xo

hello friends...

just checkin' in.

i have had you on my mind.

...alot...

everything going well???

i have felt so out of touch with my blogging world!

i am either at work or at my art table.

been creating for the craft fair.

everything is done now.

made all the art i'm gonna make.

checking things off my checklist.

i am most excited about

people seeing mine and god's art

up close and personal.

selling online has it's advantages

but doesn't do the product justice.

my prayer has been that god would bring

the people there that he wants...

that our art

would stir something in their soul.

i'm anxious to come face to face

with those he has chosen...

+++++ enjoy your weekend +++++

god bless...

xo