The Beginning

Starting doing beading in @1995 after getting alcohol poisoning while out partying with friends. It is a talent that God gave me to keep me from trying to kill myself (literally through binge drinking and then driving while drunk) From broken to Reborn, from lost to Found, God gave me this talent to make jewelry and I didn't realize how relevant it was to my life until I was listening to the radio praising God and this song came on (of course I forgot the name and such) but it talked about taking the old and making it new again. God did that with me as I do that with my jewelry! I love taking old broken pieces and recreating something new and exciting. If the necklace doesn't have earrings with it, I can make some to go with it. Romans 7:24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of death. vs 25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. It only through Jesus can we be truly changed, He alone has all power to deliver us from the bondage of sin and give us new life.
And while this started out as Jewelry, it has become a creative outlet in Bible Journaling and other crafts. Keep God number one in everything you do!

Friday, July 4, 2014

Time passes so quickly

It seems like it was just yesterday when I say your smiling face.  I heard your deep voice calling out for me to watch out and be careful. I felt your strong hands lifting me up when I fell and brushing off the dirt  from my knees and kissing my tears. Urging me to try again! Never give up! You can do it!
Today marks seven years since You went home to God. You are in such awesome company and no more pain. I know you spend all your time singing God's praise and smiling as you lounge in the presence of the Father and Son.
Your other friends and family are not forgotten. Papa Rube has been up there for twelve years.Grandma Lois has been up there for two years.  I wonder what your days are really like.  Do you look down on us and see our pain and struggles?  I pray that you see more of our good days than our bad.

This is for those who haven't gone to a new home!
I pray that God brings you the blessings of His Love! Let them flow down over your tired aching body and stressed mind allowing you to find that relaxing spot.  Here's to the heroes who never seek the spotlight even though it should seek them!  May a smile also grace your heart and spread to your face!