Hi all, I have several things to share with you. First of all thanks so much for the sweet Birthday Wishes. I’m only home long enough to get a post up so I won’t be able to weigh in to thank everyone individually especially all the wonderful folks on Facebook, but I hope you know that today, your well wishes mean more than you can possibly know. Over the last couple of weeks my husband has not been well and life has been a little unpredictable. Many of you who have gone back to the beginning of my blog know that what led me to blog was the fact that I was a caregiver, tethered to home. It was one of the best decisions of my life – it pulled me out of a total despair and gave me a way to celebrate and grow in my faith. What a blessing!! It has kept me from being isolated, I’ve made so many friends and I’ve made my hands busy in the most difficult of times.
All of that to say, we are going through a tough time and I may be quiet – that’s how I deal with stress. In the middle of the turmoil you will for sure see creations from me and think, hunh? It may be odd, but, that’s how I deal with stress – the busier I can stay, the better. I plan to keep on keeping on, but in the interim, I hope that those of you who are waiting for tutorials on the Snowflake and the Christmas planner will understand that I’ve got a lot going on. I’ll get there, I promise. In the meantime, if you can spare a prayer for my husband John, we are so in need.
I just so happens, I have something to show that I created early this morning in between appointments. It’s a favor that’s going to a sweet friend of mine – I’ll be putting a gift card inside.
In my surfing I saw a die template that makes a similar dress, but it wasn’t in my craft budget. Working with what I have on hand, I pulled out my Spellbinders Grand Ovals die to make the dress and used a Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG for the bodice of the dress. I took a couple of nips out of the bodice for the neck and arms using an EK Success 1 1/2" round punch. To finish I hung a small tag on my closure ribbon using Spellbinders Tags Five. All in all, about an hours worth of work to figure it all out from beginning to end.
Here’s the back side – that sweet little flower hides a velcro closure.
This is the inside. See how simple that is? I put a notch on the top side of one strip and the bottom side of the other strip so that when they meet, they interlock and close off the sides of the container.
| Project Recipe: Stamps: Hero Arts Paper: Lasting Impressions Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink – Rouge Accessories: Spellbinders Grand Ovals, Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG, Spellbinders Tags Five |
Thanks for stopping by today!
I’m sorry things are not going well in your household….You are in my thoughts and prayers. I seldom leave a message here for you, but I visit every day….sometimes twice a day just to look at all the beauty you have created. I’m wishing for the best in whatever may be the problem.
Oh Becca, I’m so sorry to read that you are going through a bad time, I’ll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
Your project as usual is magnificent.
Hugs……….Baukje
Prayers for John and you, coming your way. Sorry that you two have to go through this but will continue to pray for a positive outcome.
Becca, I am sorry about the things you are dealing with. Your project is fabulous, as always. Hugs.
OMG Becca, your dress gift box is so darn cute, I absolutely LOVE it an will try my best to duplicate it some time. I’m so sorry to hear about your husband, it sounds like he’s had a tough row to hoe for quite some time and it probably isn’t much easier for you, the caregiver. I know that he’s in the best of hands because your sweetness shines through onto your blog. I will keep the two of you in my prayers. I look forward to, and appreciate everything that you upload to your blog.
Becca, I’m truly sorry that you & John are going through rough times, but I know that with God’s hand upon you, you can face whatever comes. He is always there for you no matter what! May He grant you His peace that passes all understanding…
What a precious little dress, your friend will love it. My heart goes out to you Becca, I can understand where you are coming from as I am in the same shoes. My hubby is very ill and I am a stay at home caregiver also. Prayers went up for you and yours and may God Bless you and keep you.
Life certainly has it challenges and I always feel for those who have to go through some pretty tough ones. Payers are there for you both.
Now….ABSOLUTELY AMAZINGLY CUTE! I wish I had your brain. You can come up with solutions and ideas that boggle the mind. Thank you for sharing with us all. You’re an amazing woman!
Becca I can understand your position – it is mine also, but God is good and will sustain you through this. Praying for you.
Thank you for you inspiration – it is amazing the beauty you share with us, constantly!!
Blessings
M
You and hubby are in our prayers. Happy Birthday and your creation is wonderful!!! Take care of yourself also!!!
Becca, prayers are coming your way. Hope John gets better and you stay strong. I know how challenges like you have right now are not easy, and if crafting supplies a stress release, continue.
Your project today is absolutely adorable with a capital A. Thanks for sharing your wonderful creative talent with all of us.
Many Hugs.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
Lord, look upon Becca’s husband John with eyes of mercy, may your healing hand rest upon him, may your lifegiving powers flow into every cell of his body and into the depths of his soul, cleansing, purifying, restoring him to wholeness and strength for service in your Kingdom. Amen.
Praying. . . .
I’ll pray for both of you. This is a gorgeous creation of yours love everything about it.
Becca, I’m so sorry John is going through such a difficult time. Prayers are being said for him and for you too. I’m so glad we have this faith to sustain us in difficult times and glad you are doing what you need to do to take care of yourself as well as John.
Your projects are always amazing and this one is no exception. Wow! This little package is so clever and so very beautiful!! TFS!!!
Becca, I’m so very sorry to hear your husband is not doing well, I will keep you all in my prayers. Wowzers, girl, under stress you’re totally amazing. I will be making/casing this one for sure . . . . it’s so incredible and so simple . . . you’re a paper genius! {{{hugs}}}
I’m praying for you both .
Happy Birthday to you. What an awesome creation you designed… wow! Hugs from Michigan.
Happy Birthday Becca will keep you and your family in my prays, God loves you and sees you God is our ever present help in a time of need you are such a blessing to your home know that we love you and will be praying for you and your situation. I do appreciate you for given of yourself for us to keep our lives a float while we go through things because your talents and work of art keep us going on. God is using you and so many ways may God bless you for your faithfulness.
Becca,
this is the first message that I have written to you but, just had to let you know that you and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers.
Keep your chin up and know that God will get you through this.
Take care and God Bless you always!
As always, this is a very cute box, I will bookmark and hope to make it sometime soon.
your sister-in-Christ
My thoughts are with you and I hope the best for John……my care giving sadly ended in May……so I understand totally where the creating thing comes from! Sending you hugs from far away
xoxo Sioux
This is fabulous, Becca! Love that dress. Big (((hugs))) for you and John. May God’s peace surround you and his strength uphold you!
Becca, my thoughts and prayers are with you BOTH! Praying that God will keep you all in His close care, and things will get better for you real soon. As always, each day I check your page, and each one seems to be better than the one yesterday. It’s awesome how you do this!
God Bless
Just wanted you to know that you and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers. Your dress box is beautiful.
In the midst of troubles, you are still thinking of others, what a gift you have. Wonderful creation and lucky friend. I understand what you are going through right now (been there a lot these last two years with my own hubby), but know your strong unwavering faith with see you through. God never promised there would be no tough times, just promised to always be with you (Isaiah 41:10) Bless you both and know your on-line friends are praying.
I’ll be praying for your husband and you!
Beautiful project!
Blessings on you and John. I will add you both to our church prayerlist and our national prayer list as well. I know just a little of what it is you are doing. God give you strength and a cheerful heart. It is too easy to fall into black spirits.
I come to your blog for the not only the beauty of your creations, which are incredible and like no other in the bloggy world, but also for spiritual inspiration. You are a true light.
Thank you
Becca!!
SO SORRY to hear you are having a tough time of things!!!! God is with you, I’m SURE you know!!!! AND God is GOOD to make himself real in these times!!!! Drink him in!!! FILL your home with PRAISE!!!! He is FAITHFUL!!!! We’ll be praying for you & your husband!!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! You are DESERVING of ALL these well wishes as YOU have blessed MANY with your talents and witness for Our Lord!!! God Bless You!!!!
Your project is SO NICE!!!! It makes me think of a rubber stamp I have!!!! (My Mother’s Dress–by Inkadinkado!) VERY PRETTY PROJECT!!!! :) Keeping one’s fingers & mind busy is healthy!!!!
In Christian Love!!!!
Prayers coming your way for the both of you. And I absolutely love your dress. Hugs!
You are most certainly in our prayers. Healing for your husband and wisdom and peace for you.
Hi Becca,
Sorry to hear your husband is not well, hope he will be better soon, and you can get back to normal. As usual your designs are just beautiful .I love checking every day to see what you have been up to.
Becca,
Being a caregiver is one of the most rewarding, tiring,loving, and emotionally draining and uplifiting “jobs” one can have. It is up one minute, and down the next. I so damire caregivers.
Both of you are in my prayers. Take care of yourself, as well as your husband. You need your strength.
Know that you have many people praying for you.
An awesome project as always. Wish I could do that well under stress. You and John are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hi Becca,
I am praying for you and your hubby…..healing for him, and strength for you. You have been such an inspiration to me, and so many others. Your stamping/cardmaking is a ministry, you know! God has used you to touch so many lives. I’m sorry you have to go through this valley at this time, and hoping you know that so many others care and are holding you up in prayer. May this bring you peace in your trials.
Great project, btw! Love the pink and the pearly/lace details!
Blessings!
I will be praying for you and your husband.
I really love your blog and your creations, ideas and kind words.
Dear Becca, my heart and prayers are with you, John and your family. Take care and know that many of us are earnestly praying for you–lifting both you and John. We all love you. If I had your address I would send you one of my writings that was born out stress and pain. Instead, I will leave it here for you and hope that you have time to read it. Be still and stay steeped in His Word, for He will carry you. Cynthia
He is the Music
HE is the Music
That cradles your heart
When pain invades
And tears your spirit asunder.
HE is the Music
That soothes your mind
When troubles visit
And test your faith.
Our Lord is the Music
That continues to play
When everything ceases
And your soul finds peace.
~prayer notes~
I, like many others, am so glad to have found your blog. I look with wonder at your designs and am thankful you so willingly share your gifts. This dress is amazing! How totally cool!!!!
I will keep you in my prayers and I hope you find the strength that I know flows from all of your online friends. Is it not almost impossible to believe that folks you never met can feel so close because of papercrafting? I often think that I “know” someone because I get to a point where I recognize their work, I know what they like or are comfortable doing in their art and yet I only see their web page!! God does work in ever changing ways! Someday I too may make that jump from my craft room to the web!
Thanks for your beautiful dress!
Kathy
Becca- You and John are in my thoughts and prayers. I know what you’re going through, I’ve been there myself.
Happy Birthday also!!
Praying for you Becca. It is so hard for John of course, but also for the caregiver. I used to be a volunteer advocate and God seems to shine a light on them! Beautiful card BTW~~thank you for taking the time to share!
Cheri
Yes, I too am sorry about the hard time you are going through and praying for you both. I love all your creativity and enjoy reading every day what you are doing now. I’m glad it is a stress reliever for you ~ we all need that.
Becca,
Happy Birthday. I will keep you and your husband in my prayers.
Both of you are on my heart and in my prayers! I know the drain of such a time, first as a caregiver, now as someone fighting disease. I take such comfort in your beautiful creations, a wonderful substitute on the days I’m unable to stamp myself – you are a blessing in so many ways! Most of all, you consistently share His Word. Bless you!
debra~
Hey Becca, As God moves us through life, he gives us challenges to prepare for new doors he is about to open. Our prayers are that we are ready for what He is preparing us for. You are regularly in our prayers and will continue to be. I wish you the best for your birthday and know that you’ll rest in His arms with all your needs. Blessings.
Hi Becca I am so sorry to hear about your bad news I was unaware of all of this as I am one of your newer followers but my thoughts are with you and your family just make sure to look after yourself.On a more happier note I absolutely love your project today its so clever how you made this from the oval nesties i love it xx
Becca, I am so sorry things are not going well. I will keep you and your husband in my prayers. Your gift card holder is truly amazing, however. How beautiful and creative!! Thanks so much for sharing, and hang in there. God doesn’t give us more than we can handle.
You and John are in my thoughts and prayers. You do so much for me every day when I get your email with beautiful ideas for cards and other craft things. When there isn’t one from you I feel a little depressed. I am sure your inspiration is helping many like me.
Thanks Becca. Love you heeps. Keep strong.
Marjorie.
Oh I am so sorry to read the John is not doing well again. Just know that both of you are in the prayers of hundreds of people. We are all sending strength you way. Keeping strong is hard when you are weak in the knees from worry.
Your dress gift holder is precious!
I am sorry things are not going well. You also need to care of YOU. I will keep the two of you in my prayers.
Dear Becca, God gave you the most wonderful gift of creativity, every card you make is so beautiful and inspiring. I am praying for you and John and hope all the prayers will lift you up and get you both through this difficult time.
Praying for you and your family. God is good and he will see you through this. Love this litte dress. It would take me a lot longer than an hour to figure it out even if I had the directions!
Becca,
You and your family are in my prayers. I know it is difficult, yet in these times, God is close and with you. Some times when we do not realize it He is there holding and guiding you.
Your creations are so beautiful and I love to see what you do so often. They inspire me and help me to see the beauty in creating something from basic supplies. You are so great at what you do.
Happy belated birthday,
Hugs and Prayers
Gale
Love the dress!! Anyone that can come up with creations like this under stress is truly blessed. You are amazing and I always love whatever you come up with.
My prayers are with you and your husband.
A very happy belated birthday also.
Ilene
Prayers for you and your husband.
Gratitude for your exquisite creativity.
Harriet in NC
Birthday Wishes to You.. Love surrounds you and your husband, may that special guardian angel be with you both and guide you to deal with all that you need to do.
Best wishes and prayers are sent your way
Happy Birthday Becca
Dearest Becca,
You are an amazing person, and I know your Husband is in the best of hands. Yours are never idle. Your creations are beautiful, as is this precious dress. Stay strong and know I am keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there.
Becca, I also am keeping you and John and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I so wish, there was something more I could do for you! Please take care of yourself as best you can. Thank you for sharing the beautiful little “dress” box. Girl, you rock! Happy birthday too! Blessings! Patty
Prayers & love to you and your husband!
You are in my thoughts and prayers…stay strong
Becca, I am sorry that John is not doing well right now. I will keep you both in my prayers. Happy Birthday to you – be sure to take care of yourself, too. Being a caregiver is so demanding. You continue to astound and inspire us with your beautiful and creative projects. I’m glad it is somewhat therapeutic for you to create during this difficult time.
Becca I’m so sorry your hubby is not doing well! I will be praying for you both!!! I can’t believe your creativity in this little project… but then this is BECCA we are talking about here… and yes, Becca is creative!!! Glad you have crafting to keep your hands busy and your mind filled with good thoughts! Happy birthday gf!!!
Take card Becca! Here’s hoping things get much better for you!
This is another amazing concoction girl LOL! Fantastic!
I’m so sorry things are tough for you right now, Becca. We never like to see any friend go through the challenging parts of life on this earth. Please know that yours and John’s names are on the lips of many tonight as we pray. Linda S. in NE
Becca, you always seem to amaze me. Having the ability to create beautiful items and thinking of others with all the stress in your life is truely amazing! We all deal differently and I for one am truely grateful your release is creating beautiful cards for all of us to see and share. My prayers are with you and your husband. May God bring him and you peace and comfort during this time.
Dearest Becca, I am praying for you and John right now and will continue to do so until I hear further.
Many hugs coming your way,
Trish xxxxxxxxx
Happy Birthday Becca!
Thank you so much for still creating and sharing things for us to enjoy even though John is not well. Hope he feels better, I remember how sick he was last time. {{{{{Hugs}}}}
Becca, I’m so sorry that you & John are going through bad times, but I know that God’s hand is with the both of you. I also know that God will not put more on us then we can handler. He is always there for you no matter what! May God grant you His peace that passes all understanding. You & John both will be in my prays. Being a caregiver sometime it is hard.
Your Sister In Christ
Christine
Becca, I am sorry to hear there are rough roads ahead I am so sorry and hope John will get through this tough time and you will be strong enough too. I will daily say an extra prayer for you both. Blessings to you both.
I am glad you have your talent to give you an outlet it’s not healthy to keep things inside.
Stay strong God bless
Warmest birthday wishes, Becca. It was so nice to finally meet you at CHA. As I told you, I’ve been such an admirer for so long! I’m terribly sorry to hear your husband is going through such a difficult time but how lucky he is to have you close by. Thank you for keeping us close as well.
I have just flipped over the cuteness and beauty of this dress box…which surprises me because I’m not a ‘pink person’ nor particularly feminine and this is definitely both! And it wouldn’t surprise me if your pattern should prove to be much more effective, simpler to make, and the result more beautiful than that which inspired you. The Spellbinders Grands must have been made with you in mind and they must be thrilled with your uses of them. You and John are in God’s hands and we praise Him that your outlet is the creation of beautiful things that you so willingly share. Both of you are in my prayers.
Hi Becca,
I hope your birthday is a great one filled with lots of joy spent with family. That little pink dress is so pretty. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary
Both of you are in my prayers. I pray that you may both have peace knowing that God is in control and everything will work out in His plans.
Sending prayers for you and John. Happy Birthday and thanks for sharing such a great looking craft. Blessings and an easy road ahead.
Becca….I have been following your blog for quite some time ……I think you are so very talented & I look forward to seeing what you are working on…..I apologize for not posting a comment sooner…..but, today I knew I must let you know that you & your husband will be in my prayers…I am sorry that you are going through difficult times but know that there are many people thinking of you & keeping you in their prayers.
Praying for John and you. Happy Birthday and thanks for sharing yourself with us. May God bless you and yours. We love you.
God Bless you and your husband, Becca.
Happy Birthday to you as well.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful work – absolutely love this little “dress”
Becca I will keep you and John in my prayers. Thank you for sharing your beautiful art with us. sending {hug’s}
Hey, Becca! Just wanted to pop in and give you a {{{HUG}}}! My prayers are for the both of you. I will be thinking of you :) xo
Becca,
Happy belated birthday!! I visit your site a lot and love your creations. This little pink dress is the cutest thing!!! I am so sorry your husband is not doing well. My prayers are with you both.
Debbie
Becca,
Although I have never met you, I know that we share a common bond in our faith. I will be praying for you and your husband.
I have been blessed by your words of wisdom and inspiration. I admire your work and your talent.
May our Lord bless and keep you in perfect peace.
Take care..
Becca, caring thoughts & prayers for you and your husband are coming your way. I look at your blog daily and so appreciate the talent you have and the beauty you share. God bless. C:
Happy Birthday Becca.
My heart is very sad for you and John and I empathize totally with your situation. I too am a caregiver for my 92 year old father. He was in the hospital in really bad shape on my Birthday in August and he told me he wanted to die. It was a very sad Birthday for me. He came home but hasn’t gotten much better and now again is going through some critical health issues.
I will pray for you, John and your family as you deal with this latest trial. We know that God sustains us in these times and through Him all things are possible according to His plan for us. I truly hope that God pulls John through whatever health problems he is having and that God’s loving arms are wrapped around you bringing you comfort.
Becca, as with everyone else who’s written, you and John will certainly be in my thoughts. Having a husband and recently a Mom and Dad with health issues, I know how stressful it can be on the caregiver. Just keep in mind as they tell you on airplanes, in event of decompression put on YOUR mask first then help those traveling with you! You can’t help them if you don’t take care of yourself. I know, believe me I know, that this is hard to do. But as I’m sure you’ve learned it’s very good advice! Wishing both of you the very best,
R/
I’ve been wondering lately how your husband’s been doing. I’m glad for the update to give prayerful support, but sorry it’s not good news. Good news is God is all powerful and always faithful to his children. I definitely will be praying for you, your husband and family. By the way the dress favor box is the cutest! I thank God that He has given you this creative talent to help you through difficult times and to share with others.
Becca, I’m sorry hear your husband isn’t feeling well. Is this part of what he’s been dealing with for a while now? I know firsthand the stress of being a caregiver as I’ve been my husband’s for nearly five years. I will definitely pray for you. Thank you for sharing so many beautiful cards and projects with us. Reading your posts is always a highlight of my day.
My prayers are with you both, sweetheart. :)
Elin K.
Happy Happy Birthday to you Becca! Wishing you many, many more!!
Sorry to hear that you and your hubby are going through such a rough time. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
{{Hugs}}
Becca,
You are truely an amazing woman with a God given talent like no other. I am so sorry that you are going thru such troubled times. You and John are in my prayers. I would also like to extend a belated Birthday wish. We have that in common, as well as being a caregiver. I too just celebrated another year. ugh!!
Your gift card is absolutely adorable, but you already know this.
I felt something was not quite right with you lately, but I also knew when you were ready you would share it with us. Steady the course and I know you will find the strength to get thru all of this. God Bless. We are all pulling for both of you. Hugs.
Marcie
Happy Belated Birthday!!! I don’t post often but love your blog and the dress box you made is so simple but elegant!!! Please know I am sending prayers for John and a big HUG to you. Hope you will keep us posted on his health. Do the blog when you can. Take care of yourself!!! You will need energy and strenght to care for you family. And remember….Miracles do happen!!! God Bless!!!
Beautiful Becca, happy belated birthday! I hope you have a year full of many joys and God’s richest blessings.
“I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you, Becca, with power through His spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your heart through faith. And I pray Becca, that you being rooted and established in love, may have power to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” Eph 3:16-18
I’ll be keeping you and John in my prayers.
Becca Happy belated birthday sorry I missed it My granddaughters birthday was yesterday too. Hope every thing with your husband turns out ok. Thanks for the dree box you are an amazing women to think of us when you have so many other things going on in your life.
You and your family are in my prayers.
Dear Becca
Thinking of You at this time and wishing You and your Hubby strength and courage for the days ahead.
Everything of the Best.
Your cards are My inspiration — you are so talented.
With Best Wishes Joyce from South Africa.
Happy Belated Birthday, Becca!
Prayers are being said at my house for your husband and for you!
Love your absolutely super sweet ‘dress’ card. It is adorable :o)
Hang in there!!!
HUgs ~
My thoughts are with you and your husband Becca. Keeping busy does help.
Belated birthday wishes I hope that you got lots of lovely cards.
I love your pretty dress, I’m off to try to make one.
Becca, sending you and your hubbie lots of positive thoughts and praying you will see some improvement soon. Happy Birthday to you for yesterday. Your dress gift box today is so sweet…girly and gorgeous. Thinking of you….God Bless! xL
bonjour Becca,
Je suis vraiment désolée pour votre mari , je vous souhaite beaucoup de courage . Je vous souhaite en joyeux anniversaire très en retard .
J’adore ce que vous faite vous avez toujours beaucoup d’idées très belles.
amitié de France
You and your husband are dealing with very tough times right now, I feel for you both. It is not an easy position for either of you to be in. But it seems like your faith and your “paper therapy” (what I call crafting) is inspirational and helpful in dealing and coping with the stress. You are both in our prayers. I always look at your blog entry first, as you have such amazing talent and beautiful projects to share with us. Thank you for that. Happy birthday to you, and know that we are all thinking of you.
Becca… I am so sorry to read that your husband is not well. You are both in my prayers. You are an amazingly creative person! Thank you for the blessings that you provide to us every day!
Prayers to you and John, Becca. Sorry things are not going well.
What a beautiful project. You always inspire us on to bigger and better things!
Happy Birthday and have a wonderful one!! Hugs Cheryl
My prayers go out to you and John. Happy Birthday!!! Your project is just darling!
Becca,
Praying for the well being of John, may God place his healing hand on him. I can relate to your situation as I am in the same boat. Each one of us handles stress in their own way. Glad that you have your hobbies with which you get through tough times and enrich all of us. Absolutely love all your work. God bless.
I will pray for your husband, I’m in South Aust so be encouraged that Christian sisters are all over the world. The dress gift card holder is beautiful and clever. Love Tanja
Sorry to hear things are not good at the moment Becca, but crafting and blogging certainly got me through a tough year. And to know people are there for you – from places around the world that you may even not have heard of before – thats such a humbling thing – and one that brings us all a step closer together. I hope that things turn a corner for John and you, and that your prayers and those of others will be answered.
I believe a happy birthday is in order – I had no idea, so i wish you a ‘belated?’ happy birthday and hope that things get better and improve in your home situation.
The tutorials can wait – jeez – you have anough going on, on your blog to keep everyone entertained and out of trouble!!! You concentrate on what’s important, and that is John – and your own wellbeing. If you run yourself ragged – you are no use to him – and he is the one that needs you well right now.
You are in my thoughts.
Paula x x x
and thanks for sharing a very clever project – someone like me would have needed the template – but this shows just how talented you are! x x x
Happy Birthday, Becca!! I’m so sorry things are not going well right now for you and your husband! Both of you will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Originally, I was drawn to your web site because of your exquisite cards. To my delight, I discovered a beautiful person behind your creations and a lovely writer to boot. I had no idea of the serious challenges that have faced you and your husband.
May you both find the strength to carry you through; and the comfort of knowing that many thoughts, prayers and love are sent your way.
My heart & soul ache for you.
Belated happy birthday wishes, Becca, and prayers winging their way from across the pond for you and John. So sorry to hear that things are tough and praying that you will feel God’s presence.
Tutorials can wait. Whatever you produce is worth waiting for, Becca!
If you hadn’t been a caregiver, perhaps you wouldn’t have started this blog.
If you hadn’t started this blog, so many of us would have missed out on the blessings we find here.
You have enriched many lives, Becca. Many here would have been the poorer without the means to see your creations.
May you be richly blessed in return :o)
Hugs
Anne (UK)
Birthday Blessings dear Becca! Please know that many, many prayers are being said for both you and John by all of us out here that “know” you and love you! You have a tender, generous heart and a loving spirit that shows through in all your beautiful creations. Now it’s our turn to give back to you by praying for you and John as you go through yet another tough time. Stay strong. Stay positive. Stay faithful. God Bless you.
Hugs, Barbara
Becca, that is beautiful. I just wish I had half of your creativity. Prayers for your husband. Also a belated Happy Birthday.
Happy belated birthday. Know that you and your husband are in my prayers.
Oh Becca…Oh how these struggles can try to get the best of us!!! Please know that you are in my thoughts and Prayers. I will make sure to life both you and John to our Heavenly Father. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with the world. You mentioned that blogging “saved” you when you felt tethered and isolated. We for me…my visit TO BLOGS (yours and others) has saved me! I am a mother of 3 daughters and 2 are special needs. I sometimes feel alone and that no one understands what my life is like.
Thanks again,
10,000 Blessings to you and John,
Valerie
How ingenious your creativity.
How selfless your commitment.
How blessed you are.
Know that our prayers are with you and John in this difficult time. We love you Becca!
God Bless! <
It goes without saying from these entries that you and your husband are definitely surrounded by God and so many of us out in blogland. My prayers and those of so many more are going up for God’s grace, presence, and hands on you both as well as for those who are physically helping you address the problems.
God continues to bless you and all of us for your devotion to sharing your art with us – in fact, you’ve spoiled us all! But, please know that we will be with you in spirit and ready to lift you up when you need us.
Thanks, too, for sharing this very cute project and the inspiration it and all your work brings!
Kris, Wadsworth, OH
Oh Becca, I do soooo relate! I have been my mom’s caregiver for 9 years now. She was 90 in April. I know how hard it is to keep yourself from sinking into depression. I discovered blogs about 2 years ago, and am so grateful! I started my blog so I could keep busy. Little did I know that it would be so helpful!
I’ve said a prayer for Your hubby and yourself, and will keep you in my prayers.
Hugs, Jessica
Happy Birthday Becca! You are the best and you bring out the best in others, so thanks for sharing! Hope your husband will be better soon…much love.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Prayers going up for you and your hubby. Blessings!
You Can, Because He Can
You can ask the Lord
because He will not give you a wrong answer.
You can wait upon the Lord
because His timing is always perfect.
You can trust in the Lord
because He makes no mistakes.
You can hope in the Lord
because He holds your future.
You can rest in the Lord
because He is in control of your life.
You can lean upon the Lord
because He is completely faithful
Becca:
Being a Child of the king you know that trials come to make us strong and without a test, you can’t have a testimony. Keep looking to the hills from where your strength comes from. I do belive that no one really understands how hard it is to be a caregiver – longsuffering, but God’s hand is unchanging – hold on to it. You, John and the kids will be in my prayers daily. Love Nan’s message to you. I will also take that one to heart. If you go MIA for a while I’m sure we will understand. We will just be praying harder for you. Just remember – God Is Able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. (Eph 3:20)
Becca. So sorry to hear of John’s illness! Adding you and your family to my prayer list. We are all here for you. We are great listeners! “Hugs!”
Dear Becca,
Almost daily I find beauty in your blog. I think of you each time I make a card. I am now thinking of you and your dear husband hoping for a good outcome. Please know how much I care about you and yours.
Sandy
Hi Becca
Happy Birthday! Just a little note to say that I am praying for you and your family.
You are an amazing artist! I just love, love, love everything that you make.
Thinking of you.
Lizette (United Arab Emirates)
Dear Becca, My prayers are with you and John. My storey is similar to yours. Being a caregiver to my husband got me into paper arts as well. It has enriched my life so. It is like an escape without going far from home. We are 20 years in at this point and fortunately he is an optomist and this tends to keep me going.
You are just too clever and this is so pretty, she will be thrilled!
Praying God bring you peace and strength for whatever you to are going through!
I hope today finds both you and your husband feeling a bit better
Hugs
Barbara
Praying for you and John. Keep on doing whatever you need to do, taking it one day at a time. God bless you.
Hang in there…God gave you a lot of gifts/talents and he is there with you…he knows the plan. In my prayers..
I’m so sorry for your husband’s setback. My prayers are with you and I know He is guiding you through it all. GOD BLESS!
Dearest Becca,
Know that we are all with you in spirit and in prayer. Take heart in your faith and believe that you are never alone.
God be with you.
Oh Becca, it’s been some time since I stopped by, and it saddens me that you are going through such a trying time. Please know that you and John are both in my prayers. big hugs to you both.
I just wanted you to know that I am praying for you and your husband.
Will keep you and your husband in my prayers. Thanks for another beautiful creation!
Becca, we all have those times when we need to pull from with in. If that be your need, then we as your supporters will wait for your return. In the mean time my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your husband John!
PS. What a darling card…looks like this blog will go in the Becca file for use at a later event! Thanks, Deebi27
Becca
Happy belated birthday.
My prayers are with you, John and your family. Becca keep looking up and remember nothing is to hard for God. He said in His word He would never leave you nor forsake you. Call on Him, trust in Him and He will supply all of your / John’s needs.
G.G.I. (God’s got it) so won’t you F.R.O.G. (fully rely on God)
You & Mr. Becca are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to the both of you.
Hugs, love and prayers ! I’m sorry I missed your birthday !
{{{{HUGS & PRAYERS}}}}
Becca – je te donne mon coeur – I give you my heart.
Dealing with health issues is never easy and always complex (I know about all of this firsthand) but you are both in my prayers.
Do whatever it is you need to do. We, your blogging friends, will always be here with an open heart – and with open arms!
Hugs to you both (and a happy belated b’day!)
Heather
I hope you are finding strength today to face the trials of your life
Hugs
Barbara
Becca, I am sorry to hear that your husband is not doing well. My thought and prayers are with you all.
Becca, your talent and craetivity have blessed us all over the years. May our love, parayers and gratitude for all you have shared come as blessings back to you and your husband John. May God hold you both in the palm of his hand and bring you, strength, healing and peace.
Hugs
Carol Crichton x
Becca, I know what you are going through I am married with 5 children (2 are gone home to be with the Lord), shorthly after the loss of my two daughters, my mothers cancer became worse, I had to be her caregiver, it was quite challengeing but the Lord saw me through and He will see you through as well. You and your family are in my prayers.
Dearest Becca…Happy Belated Birthday!
Girlfriend,
If prayer is what you need…then prayer is what you will get! Some things come only by fasting and praying. If I know one thing for sure…it is that our God is faithful and will never leave you in the time of need. He can carry you through any test or trial. Hold to “His” unchanging hand and keep the faith. Prayers for your husband and may you both find peace in the midst of this storm. Hugs….
Oh, Becca you and your family are in my prayers!
Hugs,
Michaela
Becca, I just love your blog! What talent you have and thanks so much for sharing your talents w/us. My prayers and thoughts are w/you and your family and especially your husband. I too am going thru a tough time w/my husband John too. I’ve seen this wonderful healthy man quickly go down hill w/his psoriatic arthritis. It’s tough leaving him @ home while I have to go to work because we need health insurance benefits. We are among the many who have been turned down by the private insurance companies because of pre existing conditions and forced to work and not being able to care for my poor husband. I do get to go home and spend my lunch hour w/him before I have to return to work. This week was the toughest for him and I ended up staying home w/him 3 1/2 days because he was extremely ill. Take care and my prayers are with you Becca.
Becky
Kyle, TX
c’est tellement joli que les mots me manquent
BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bise de la France
I am sorry for the turn in your husband’s care. Of course prayers are being sent you way. That is the least I can do.
Becca – my prayers and best wishes are sent to you and your husband at this trying time. You have infinite patience and your loving nature shines through to us all via your blog. Please know you are an inspiration to all your crafty followers – stay well.
Hugs
HW(UK)
x
Becca, you always create such beautiful art.
Sometimes crafty distractions are the supplemental therapies that will get you through the toughest of times. I can relate greatly.
Please know that I too will be praying for you and your DH! Hang in there sweetie!)
Just wanted to let you know that you are both in my thoughts and
prayers.
As always, your site is an inspiration!
You have amazing talent!
I love your dress box. I think that being creative while being under stress is a good way to handle the stress. It probably helps you to take your mind off the stress for awhile. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if everyone could handle stress this way?
Prayers for both you and John while you are going through this difficult time. I hope things get better soon.
Gentle hugs to you and your husband John.
Belated birthday wishes too.
Your inspiration and creativity are endless, thank you for showing us how to make this beautiful card.
Your friend will undoubtably cherish it.
LOL Eileen
Becca,
Happy belated birthday! Your hands are truly annointed…You’ve blessed so many people with your talent and your husband with your love and support…In those weary moments remember our Father is with you always…by his strips we are healed (physically and emotionally)
Stand on His Promised
You’re in my prayers…God Bless you and yours!
Trudy