Sunday

Hi Stampers!
Sunday is always a special day for my husband Lou and me as we meet with others to worship the Lord.  Today was extra special.

Last month, during and ENT appointment following up after an episode of vertigo, the doctor discovered that something was not right with Lou's thyroid.  Xrays and needle biopsies only served to confirm that something was wrong but not what exactly.   Last Monday, Lou underwent surgery; the entire thyroid was removed; Tuesday the doctor will share with us the report from Pathology.

Are we worried?  Absolutely not.  Though Lou has already survived cancer once before, from the onset, we have given this whole thing over to the Lord, resting in the knowledge of His love for us through His Son Jesus.  We know that whatever He brings into our lives, He is with us and will equip us to deal with it.  God is good -- ALL the time.

Recovery from throat surgery can take a long time.  His throat is still sore, as is the incision ( it looks like he has a second smile!), and he tires easily; but Lou was there by my side this morning, singing the praises of our Lord.

To God be the glory!

With a grateful heart,
Trish

Flutter by Butterfly

Hi Stampers!

I love to watch butterflies as they flutter about my wildflower garden.  They always bring a smile to my face and they dance on the wind and kiss each blossom.  Below is one of the cards my Cheaper Than Therapy club ladies will be making this evening. I really like its clean and simple design (CAS).  It's a CASE of one I saw a while back on Facebook but have lost track of the originator's name.  If I locate the name, I will repost at a later date so she gets the credit she deserves.

Though it may be hard to see in this picture, each butterfly was cut and embossed using Stampin' Up!'s esclusive Beautiful Wings embosslit, adding great dimension and texture.  The bottom edge was hand-torn to create the imagery of a horizon.  Rhinestone Jewels add just the right touch of sparkle. Inside a panel of Pool Party, with a butterfly stamped in Versamark, provides a lovely writing area for adding a personal message.

Stamp set:  Flight of the Butterfly

Ink:  Basic Black, Versamark

Card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Pool Party

Tools etc:  Beautiful Wings embosslit;  Rhinestone Jewels; Big Shot, standard cutting pads, platform; Stampin'    

                 Dimensionals (under largest butterfly)

Technique:  dry embossing, edge tearing

May your day be filled with goodness and light,

Thanks for stopping by,

Trish

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