Taylored Expressions Blast from the Past Blog Hop! Being Thankful!

Good morning girls!  Time for another Blast from the Past Blog Hop from Taylor and the crew at Taylored Expressions! 

This month, Taylor challenged us to be thankful.  Should be a pretty easy challenge given that we are just a week and day away from THANKSGIVING!  Can you believe it?  While Taylor has some adorable Thanksgiving stamps, this month I decided to let someone know how thankful I am for them. 

Way back when I was in elementary school, we moved to a little town in southeastern Oklahoma called Hartshorne.  It's a little bigger than a wide spot in the road, but not much.  We lived there from the time I was in the 5th grade until I was a junior in high school.  Even though I didn't graduate from HHS, I was still included when it came time for the 25th reunion last month. 

As I was looking through the old yearbook pages, I saw a picture of a girl and I wondered how in the world she was doing.  When we were in school together, I always admired her - (a fact she may have not realized until this post).  She was pretty, popular and had a great clothes! (I always wanted to see what she was wearing everyday) We were a year apart grade wise, but we were on the same cheerleading squad, and in a town the size of Hartshorne, you pretty much knew everything about everyone.  While I wasn't in her "circle", I still counted her as one of my friends. 

So, when I got home the next day, I did what every normal person does when they want to find someone - I Googled her!  She had a Facebook page and I looked her up.  I was stunned to read that in addition to her being a wife, mother of two and a school teacher, she had been diagnosed with cancer and is now in the fight of her life.  We've been visiting now for a few weeks via FB and I read her Caring Bridge site in its entirety.  She is an AMAZING woman!  Reading her words has had an incredible impact on me.  About the time I start to get a little lazy, I'm reminded of the things she truly doesn't feel like doing, but she's doing them anyway.  I believe God has the ability to miraculously heal and I am praying for her healing daily.  While she lives in Missouri now, I found it completely amazing that her treatments are here in Tulsa! I dont' believe it was an accident that I went to that reunion, saw her picture and found her.  I am looking forward to sitting with her very soon and having a good old fashioned girl talk!  Until then, I wanted to send her a little something to brighten her day. . .

I chose one of the Bible verses from Taylored Expressions Rest & Renewal Set.  I stamped it in Memento Rich Cocoa ink and then using Taylor's Frame It Up #1 Die,  I cut out three frames.  I inked up the edges and then layered them. . .

I finished everything off with brown silk ribbon, a felt rose and pearls. . .

I certainly hope Jana enjoys this card!  I also hope she knows, that even after 25 years, I still look up to her and she is touching my life in a way that few have. And for that, I am truly thankful! 

 

Comments

[Cassie]

Wow, Lesa, what a story. . .I'll bet she's glad you found her. Your card is so lovely and will be received with love I'm sure :)

[wendy]

how sweet and so very Thoughtful...great card!

[Kary]

What a beautiful card for your friend!! Love the scripture sentiment and I'm sure Jana will treasure this card.

[Lisa Petrella]

GORGEOUS card and such a lovely tribute to your friend!

[Natalie]

What a sweet post! Your friend will love your handmade card and that scripture should fill her with hope. I pray you have a wonderful time visiting and I believe that the Lord most definitely can heal! Trusting and knowing He is able! Agreeing with you in prayer. God bless.

Your card is gorgeous.