Thursday, June 3, 2010

My Passion

Throughout all life's up's and down's, I discovered a real passion and talent in Rubber stamping. I spent my free time creating and discovering new techniques with this art. It is amazing the things that you can make out of paper! I was introduced to a company called Stampin UP! and from the very first catalog I was hooked. After a few months of just being a Loyal customer, I decided to become a demonstrator so that I could share what I loved with others, and possibly generate an extra income.

I have come to know many great people while doing my demonstrations, some that have formed into friendships that will last a lifetime.


If you are interested in finding out more about SU products please contact me and I will be happy to share my passion with you.










Wednesday, May 19, 2010

a little about us.........


Crazy doesn't even begin to describe our life. I often joke about how I should write a book about our adventures, trials, and triumphs....maybe someday that will become a reality,for now, I will stick to blogging...considering I haven't even fully figured this out yet :)

These past two years have been nothing less than crazy but have also been full of blessings. Some things seem like a blur....some of the most important things..... like Ayden's last year of preschool and Andrew's first trip to summer camp. I was still cleaning up debris called "divorce" while keeping a solid home and creating stability when all I wanted to do was fall apart.

One moment I do remember very clearly was the moment I realized that Christ needed to be the savior of this "crazy" life. Even though the pain was very real, his Mercy was ever present. God used the most painful months of my life and molded me into a new creature in Him. As I look back on those months and how painful they were I am so thankful for God's Grace and his unbelievable Mercy.

In the midst of the flying debris of hurt, bitterness, and rejection, my oldest son Andrew was diagnosed with Autism. I will never forget sitting at the autism center awaiting my first appointment for official testing. I was sitting amongst other autistic children who were obviously more severe than Andrew, feeling their pain, but also relief that my child had possibility of a normal life. I felt so much guilt for having such hopeful thoughts. Even though I was surrounded by friends and family showing their undying love and support, I felt so alone. My child was soon to be tagged with a "disability" which is something no one in my circle of friends had to deal with. I often asked myself, "will be be treated or looked at differently?" It was another moment that I realized I needed my comfort to come from Christ.

Beside my boys, God placed 2 precious souls in my path.....you know who you are, and I hope that someday I can be half the inspiration to someone that you two have been to me. Just as I believe in soul mates, I believe in soul sisters, and you are mine. God has blessed me with you and I Love you both so very much. Thank you both for everything.

As I reflect on where I have been, I am overwhelmed with joy and excitement to see what the Lord has in store for us next, Come aboard with me as I blog about me, my precious boys and our "Crazy life" and abundance of blessings