Shirley Clark's Blog Spot
2010-03-11
February RAK Slide Show
Santa Larry is going to be so thrilled to get these wonderful cards! Thanks to everyone who participated! They're leaving Clark Park today!
I'm red faced! You know how sometimes you get something in your head and you're wrong? Well that happened with me for Spencer, my March RAK. I got it in my head that Spencer spelled his name with and S (Spenser) instead of Spencer. I remembered seeing it as I typed it and thought it looked strange but people spell names differently sometimes. So I continued to spell it Spenser. So when I was asked about it, I immediately went to the Bio, I received. It was spelled Spencer. So then I remembered where I saw it! It was on the pictures sent with the bio. I checked the pictures. It was spelled Spencer. So I totally goofed for some unknown reason! The bad thing is that I don't have anyone to blame it on but myself! So I'm here confessing to everyone that I messed up! My face will match Santa Larry's suit!
I hope you MAKE it a wonderful day!
My quote:
The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Exodus 14:14
Shirley
2010-03-09
I'm so disappointed . . .
The card I'm waiting or didn't arrive today, so I think I'll wait for the mail tomorrow and if it doesn't arrive, go ahead and send the cards I have and send the other one when it arrives. So you have to wait for the slide show! The cards are so beautiful and heartwarming! So Santa Larry has to wait one more day! In the meanwhile you can get your cards ready for sweet little Spenser!
Someone asked a question about Spenser's interests. He's a typical 3 year old boy and loves hot wheels and dump trucks! So that leaves it wide open. It's as I said on the forum though. Any card will be appropriate. This little boy and family won't care what's on the card as much as the message the card will bring!
I made a few cards for Shelly's Card Challenge on the Paperthreads Forum. Here's a few pics . . .
Here's the card map by Caz.
And here's my version of the card . . . But first, here's the quote I used for the first few card pics. The quote is quite long, but I couldn't bear to leave any of it out. It says, "When we begin life, we are all given a puzzle -- each one very different, yet special. As we continue through our lives, we meet people and have some type of affect upon their life, as they do on ours. We share with them a piece of our puzzle and they share a piece of theirs, with us, in return. No matter what type of impact they had upon our life, we still carry along with us, a piece of their puzzle. Meaning that everyone we encounter has a special impact upon our lives, because they have shaped us into what we are today. This is called the puzzle of life. Each puzzle growing and changing throughout our lives, but always becoming better and always having the same foundational pieces. Know that you DO make a difference in peoples lives! I thank you for sharing part of your puzzle with me!" - Erin Bridget Doyle I love this quote!
Here's the quote I used for the next cards. I love it too! "When we can't piece together the puzzle of our own lives, remember the best view of a puzzle is from above. Let Him help put you together." ~Amethyst Snow-Rivers Isn't it an awesome quote?
I'll make some comments about the puzzle pieces tomorrow! Gotta run. We're getting ready to go to a car club meeting at a great catfish eating joint! I can't be late for that! LOL!
MAKE it a wonderful day!
My quote: Another puzzle quote!
"Who in the world am I?
Ah, that's the great puzzle."
Lewis Carroll
Shirley
Someone asked a question about Spenser's interests. He's a typical 3 year old boy and loves hot wheels and dump trucks! So that leaves it wide open. It's as I said on the forum though. Any card will be appropriate. This little boy and family won't care what's on the card as much as the message the card will bring!
I made a few cards for Shelly's Card Challenge on the Paperthreads Forum. Here's a few pics . . .
Here's the card map by Caz.
And here's my version of the card . . . But first, here's the quote I used for the first few card pics. The quote is quite long, but I couldn't bear to leave any of it out. It says, "When we begin life, we are all given a puzzle -- each one very different, yet special. As we continue through our lives, we meet people and have some type of affect upon their life, as they do on ours. We share with them a piece of our puzzle and they share a piece of theirs, with us, in return. No matter what type of impact they had upon our life, we still carry along with us, a piece of their puzzle. Meaning that everyone we encounter has a special impact upon our lives, because they have shaped us into what we are today. This is called the puzzle of life. Each puzzle growing and changing throughout our lives, but always becoming better and always having the same foundational pieces. Know that you DO make a difference in peoples lives! I thank you for sharing part of your puzzle with me!" - Erin Bridget Doyle I love this quote!
Here's the quote I used for the next cards. I love it too! "When we can't piece together the puzzle of our own lives, remember the best view of a puzzle is from above. Let Him help put you together." ~Amethyst Snow-Rivers Isn't it an awesome quote?
I'll make some comments about the puzzle pieces tomorrow! Gotta run. We're getting ready to go to a car club meeting at a great catfish eating joint! I can't be late for that! LOL!
MAKE it a wonderful day!
My quote: Another puzzle quote!
"Who in the world am I?
Ah, that's the great puzzle."
Lewis Carroll
Shirley
2010-03-08
March RAK, "I See You" and Rain!
I had a busy morning. I did some brunch type items for our Women's Ministry "Esther" study by Beth Moore. It has been a real blessing to attend each week! We have two more weeks and the study will be completed. Then I plan to attend another local Bible Study. My hairdresser/mentor/friend has a weekly Bible Study that I plan on attending when we complete Esther. I can't wait to attend her studies because I'm sure they'll be as awesome as she is!
I received the information on my March RAK this morning! The March RAK is a little boy that just turned 3. Here's a bio and pictures of this courageous little boy!
"This month I'd like to tell you about a little boy who has been battling cancer for the past year. Spencer is the sixth child of seven children in a wonderful family. Last Spring, Spencer was diagnosed with Clear Cell Sarcoma of the Kidney. He had a large tumor in his abdomen and the cancer had spread to his spine and skull. It was tough for the family to see their little energetic 2 year old suddenly in the hospital undergoing painful tests. Since the diagnosis in May of last year, Spencer has endured weeks of chemotherapy, surgery to remove the tumor, radiation to target the areas it had spread, and finally more chemotherapy. Now, he is thankfully on his last round of chemotherapy.
It's been a long road. But the family's faith, family, and friends have carried them through it. Life has continued to roll forth for Spencer and his family. There have been the challenges of fevers and illness for him and his siblings. Long hospital stays and time spent away from home and family. There have been things to celebrate, however. Early on in Spencer's treatment, his parents discovered they were going to have their seventh child, another boy, who was born just last month. Spencer just celebrated his 3rd Birthday. There has been a rallying of family and friends around them providing love and service. And throughout everything, their faith and trust in God has never wavered.
They've been an inspiration to me this past year, and I hope you'll join in celebrating the end of Spencer's chemotherapy treatment!"
Here's Spenser's sweet pictures!
I personally feel this RAK is for the courageous family, as well as Spenser. So let's join efforts to bring a smile to this family! You can email me at shirley_clark@paperthreads.com for my address. I'll get all the cards initially and then I'll forward them to Spenser and his family.
I'll be posting pictures of the February RAK as soon as the last card comes in. Hopefully that will happen today! I can't wait to send these cards to Santa Larry! They are all phenomenal!
We got about an inch of rain! Our pond is slowly rising! AND we have 7 fish (crappie and bass) in it! Paul caught fish Saturday at a neighbor's pond and brought them to ours! I just know it will be filled by Spring's end!
Pam and I had a conversation about digi stamps on the phone. She was wondering how to cut them out on her KNK. So I gave her a call and talked her through it! She learned it all very fast! I had a new email with a picture from her in just a few minutes! She made this for a friend in the hospital!
You can purchase this digital stamp here!
I'm not good with instructions, but Pam caught on fast anyway! Thanks for sharing Pam!
I think that's it for today. I need to settle down and study for my Wednesday Night Small Group, then I have some projects that are due! I have to get them done and off my to do list!
MAKE it a wonderful day!
My quote (in honor of our soldiers):
Prayer of a soldier; "Oh, Lord, don't let nothin' get hold of me that you and me can't handle!"
Unknown
Shirley
I received the information on my March RAK this morning! The March RAK is a little boy that just turned 3. Here's a bio and pictures of this courageous little boy!
"This month I'd like to tell you about a little boy who has been battling cancer for the past year. Spencer is the sixth child of seven children in a wonderful family. Last Spring, Spencer was diagnosed with Clear Cell Sarcoma of the Kidney. He had a large tumor in his abdomen and the cancer had spread to his spine and skull. It was tough for the family to see their little energetic 2 year old suddenly in the hospital undergoing painful tests. Since the diagnosis in May of last year, Spencer has endured weeks of chemotherapy, surgery to remove the tumor, radiation to target the areas it had spread, and finally more chemotherapy. Now, he is thankfully on his last round of chemotherapy.
It's been a long road. But the family's faith, family, and friends have carried them through it. Life has continued to roll forth for Spencer and his family. There have been the challenges of fevers and illness for him and his siblings. Long hospital stays and time spent away from home and family. There have been things to celebrate, however. Early on in Spencer's treatment, his parents discovered they were going to have their seventh child, another boy, who was born just last month. Spencer just celebrated his 3rd Birthday. There has been a rallying of family and friends around them providing love and service. And throughout everything, their faith and trust in God has never wavered.
They've been an inspiration to me this past year, and I hope you'll join in celebrating the end of Spencer's chemotherapy treatment!"
Here's Spenser's sweet pictures!
I personally feel this RAK is for the courageous family, as well as Spenser. So let's join efforts to bring a smile to this family! You can email me at shirley_clark@paperthreads.com for my address. I'll get all the cards initially and then I'll forward them to Spenser and his family.
I'll be posting pictures of the February RAK as soon as the last card comes in. Hopefully that will happen today! I can't wait to send these cards to Santa Larry! They are all phenomenal!
We got about an inch of rain! Our pond is slowly rising! AND we have 7 fish (crappie and bass) in it! Paul caught fish Saturday at a neighbor's pond and brought them to ours! I just know it will be filled by Spring's end!
Pam and I had a conversation about digi stamps on the phone. She was wondering how to cut them out on her KNK. So I gave her a call and talked her through it! She learned it all very fast! I had a new email with a picture from her in just a few minutes! She made this for a friend in the hospital!
You can purchase this digital stamp here!
I'm not good with instructions, but Pam caught on fast anyway! Thanks for sharing Pam!
I think that's it for today. I need to settle down and study for my Wednesday Night Small Group, then I have some projects that are due! I have to get them done and off my to do list!
MAKE it a wonderful day!
My quote (in honor of our soldiers):
Prayer of a soldier; "Oh, Lord, don't let nothin' get hold of me that you and me can't handle!"
Unknown
Shirley
2010-03-06
We're Home!
We had a wonderful trip! Now I have to play catch up!
I'm waiting for information on my March RAK recipient. I'll post the information as soon as I get it! I'm also waiting on one more card for Santa Larry, then the cards are off in the mail!
We have rain in the forecast! AND I forecast that our pond will be filled by the end of Spring!
Sorry this is so short! I'm behind, I'm behind, I'm behind! Today is catch up day!
MAKE it a wonderful Saturday!
My quote:
"Faith goes up the stairs that love builds and looks out windows which hope has opened."
Charles Spurgeon
Shirley
I'm waiting for information on my March RAK recipient. I'll post the information as soon as I get it! I'm also waiting on one more card for Santa Larry, then the cards are off in the mail!
We have rain in the forecast! AND I forecast that our pond will be filled by the end of Spring!
Sorry this is so short! I'm behind, I'm behind, I'm behind! Today is catch up day!
MAKE it a wonderful Saturday!
My quote:
"Faith goes up the stairs that love builds and looks out windows which hope has opened."
Charles Spurgeon
Shirley
2010-03-01
One More Thing . . .
before I go! I got two more cards today for Santa Larry. So now I have cards from the following:
Jan W
Anna D
Esther WB
Sue S
Linda D
Michelle H
Wanda B
Shirley C
Ginger S
Jen A
Kelly S
Lisa S
Sherri K
Caz S
Alisha W
Lisa A
Shelly S
I'm so excited! I'll be mailing them next week! Santa Larry is going to feel so blessed as he opens each and every card! I know each card has blessed me!
So remember to MAKE it a wonderful week! Don't have too much fun without me!
My quote:
To profit from good advice requires more wisdom than to give it.
Unknown
Shirley
Jan W
Anna D
Esther WB
Sue S
Linda D
Michelle H
Wanda B
Shirley C
Ginger S
Jen A
Kelly S
Lisa S
Sherri K
Caz S
Alisha W
Lisa A
Shelly S
I'm so excited! I'll be mailing them next week! Santa Larry is going to feel so blessed as he opens each and every card! I know each card has blessed me!
So remember to MAKE it a wonderful week! Don't have too much fun without me!
My quote:
To profit from good advice requires more wisdom than to give it.
Unknown
Shirley
Clark Park Time