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Ha…as soon as I started reading today’s post, I immediately thought of yesterday’s card showcased. I think you’re right on track with how everything has played out…it was definitely a sign! How funny about your kids ribbin’ you for losing ‘control’. Thanks for sharing and a reminder to think about ‘control’ in one’s life.ReplyCancel

What a wonderful story..Thank you for sharing. made me giggle… xoReplyCancel

HA ha ha Thanks sooo much for sharing your story with us Becca. It sounds exactly like it could´ve happened here in my house, and aslo how my kids would have reacted and got a good laugh of me.
I don´t know, what it is with mothers, but we seems to have a need for being in control always, and feel almost amputated, when we´re not, but maybe it was a sign to say, it´s okay to let loose and let go?? I think, we all should get much better at that.
Good luck with your new controlkey from here now, and thanks for the smile you just puton my face here, it made my day. BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIG smile back on you.ReplyCancel

Sourire à la lecture de votre aventure.. c’est vrai qu’une touche manquante peut nous faire perdre le contrôle ! mais tout est bien qui finit bien..

Au plaisir de vous lire Becca

amitiés de FranceReplyCancel

Loved your story, Becca. It made me smile and made me think…….
So glad you found a fix as well.
Hugs
Anne (UK) xReplyCancel

Thanks for the hugely meaningfull story on the ‘Control’ button. I will use to remind myself to use it positively, too!ReplyCancel

Yup! Have lost it so many times! Not the key, but the ‘control’! Thanks for sharing and letting us all know that we are all members of the same’CLUB’!
Margaret (Scotland)ReplyCancel

Just sayin’—Have a story regarding lost items also. Many years ago I lost a diamond from my ring. Previously someone had told me that Saint Anthony was the patron saint of lost articles–so I asked him for help in finding it. A few hours later I went to close a window, and sure enough, there lodged in the lace curtain was something sparkling—my diamond! Ever since then, when I lose something, out of my mouth comes “ok, St Anthony, another job for you”, and then I forget about it—and sure enough—the item is found sooner or later (probably because I have erased it from my brain, leaving it wide open for clearer vision). My kids, too, tease me about my “superstition”.ReplyCancel

Thanks for sharing this great story. I connected to it on so many levels — from the simple one of just “where the heck could that thing have gone???” to the deeper thoughts as well. You’re a terrific storyteller and philosopher, too.ReplyCancel

What a nice story! I smiled all the way through it. One of the two things I really like about is the fun you all had with the control jokes, the other is… I l really like happy endings. Thanks for sharing this.ReplyCancel

I always enjoy the little snippets like this that you share on your blog. Until this moment as I read your post, I never thought much about control and my need to be in control. But you’ve helped me stop and think about that. It’s such an interesting topic. Thanks for giving me something to think about, something to pray over. Have a wonderful day!
DonnaReplyCancel

Like you I believe in signs, I used to be anal and OCD but not anymore. I do have control over my life but after many many times of signs being sent my way.
So glad you got your ‘control’ back, there’s nothing worse than losing it tee hee
xoxooxxoReplyCancel

Amen and Amen !!!!ReplyCancel

That is actually pretty funny. My kids would have teased me in the same way. It’s all done in love, which is the best part.ReplyCancel

Great story, Becca. That is what I always say, GOD is in control and if it is meant to be, HE will see to it. He watches out for all of us. God Bless You, My Friend.
Hugs,
Mstgane
AnnReplyCancel

It looks like you have a gemstone glued on the key. How funny. That’s what I thought it was at first.

Have a great day.ReplyCancel

Great story that certainly got me to thinking – I’ve never used the Control key and now I wonder just how much I’ve been missing (all these years!)! I’ve got to get someone who knows what they’re doing to explain things to me, I guess. So far I’ve used the method young children use – hit every key there is, something will do what you want…seemingly, anyway. But so far I’ve apparently been using this computer as a typewriter. If I learn to use the Control key will I be able to make cards as beautiful as yours, Becca? lolReplyCancel

Well, no one can call you a control freak, can they! But I’m glad things are back in control in your world. I hope many more blessings are in store for you!ReplyCancel

Your story puts me to mind of a Christian song called “God is in Control”. It’s always good to hear of others’ experiences so thanks much for sharing! You are a dear.ReplyCancel

Hi Becca, Thank you for sharing….you know I haven’t managed to comment lately as I have a very poorly sister, as well as another family crisis that has totally rocked our world this week.
For some reason I am here tonight and reading your post.
It points me to looking at the word control in a different light …Gods Light and remembering
He is in control.
I will sleep easier tonight…Thank You Lovely Lady.
Huge Hugs Mau xxReplyCancel

Being a “control freak” I can understand the loss… people who use the mouse don’t get it as much – but if you are more of a type/keyboarder it’s essential. I need to let go of more “control” in my entire life and give it to the one who truly should have it! Sometimes I give it to Him but it seems I’m always taking it back. Prayer and growth – and learning to give it up… Thanks for the reminder Becca!ReplyCancel

Well first let me say that I am so electronically challanged that I have never used that ctrl key except 2 or 3 times when my sister told me how to unfreeze my computer. I always feel so dumb compaired to everyone else. I can email, and go to youtube and craigslist and about 3 more places that I am confortable with. I have been learning what little I know in teeny tiny babysteps. When I am 90, I should have it down pat. : )
Now the second thing , what happened to you happened to me only with a pair of tennis shoes. We looked high and low for those shoes for almost two months , on and off. I finally completly gave up on them and then one morning I got up and sitting in the middle of the dining room floor, right smack dab in the middle, there they were just as pretty as a picture. We were all dumb founded and to this day, some 15 years later, we still have no clue how they got there or where they had been. Insert TWILIGHT ZONE music here. Sometimes you just have to wonder …… God bless…DeniceReplyCancel

Thank you Becca for sharing that sweet story, I’m still chuckling over it . I also shall look at the ctrl button differently. As far as being in control, I have always known who is in control of my life and I am so happy I have that guidance as it sure helps me in rough times.
God Bless BeccaReplyCancel

That is priceless!!!! TFS Becca :)ReplyCancel

Funny story, I also like control in my work space always have, I never leave it messed up I always put things back in its right place, that way I know if anyone has been in my area or if anything is missing. I have only one exception to that rule and it is my craft area, I am so tired after creating a cards or scrapbook pages that I leave it there until I come back then it all goes up in its right place and I can start creating again. I think it is okay to want control in our lives, with all the stuff that goes on in the world some control is a good thing. I am not a fanatic about it I can let go of stuff. SO keep that control in your life you deserve it, lots of loveReplyCancel

Great story – normally I am a pretty organised person and everything has a place – but sometimes I move things into ‘safe’ places but I then can’t find them! Drives me mad – a friend has suggested I keep a safe places book – now that is a bit anal me thinks! Anyway I think its something to do with the craft room twilight zone – I have ‘lost’ a smal stamp with SWAK on it – I lost it back in Feb when I was doing the othes half’s Valentines Card – I’ve turned the place upside down to find it – but to no avail – it doesn’t want to be found. One day it will turn up.ReplyCancel

I know , I’m a day late responding, but I have to share with you my story.
I was on vacation in California returning home from Disneyland with my Granddaughter. Driving up the coast back to Washington state; upon arriving home and unpacking I didn’t find my iPod Nano. While unpacking from vacation yesterday I decided to check the front pocket of my suitcase for what reason, I don’t know! I don’t usually put anything in it because it isn’t a user friendly pocket, anyway there was my iPod! That was 2-years ago! Needles to say, I let out a bit of a squeal! I shared with my husband we both laughed, through my happy tears. Then went in and placed it on my charger.
It works great. Thanks for listening!
Hugs,
CindyReplyCancel

It is odd how God works :-}ReplyCancel