Just received some sad news...

OBI WAN

My very good friend, Trish, just emailed me to tell me that her dog Obi passed away this morning. Obi was one of her cherished rescue dogs. I didn't even realize that she was sick or anything. I am still not sure of what had happened but will post it once I do. It was just a month ago that she lost her precious Reilly.......and now Obi.

Trish rescued Obi when she was just a little pup. She told me that Obi had been returned to the shelter 3 different times before she was 4 months old! She is such a beautiful dog!!! Thanks to Trish for taking her in and giving her all the love in the world. Poor Jedi will miss her because Obi was his running mate just as Pugsley is Meadow's.

Another sad day here on earth with the passing of a loved pet......a family member and a dear friend. But Reilly, Luke and Roxy are all rejoicing in heaven running in the fields with Obi. And the rest of Trish's Star Fleet that has passed on as well.

Cards I've been working on last night and today.....

This one is my favorite one!

This is what I've been busy doing since around 10ish this morning. I did a few last night.....but I am running out of time to get them done!!! When am I going to have time for the baking??? Whew!

This one is a bit dark b/c the scanner wouldn't close completely due to the bow on the candy cane.

A few more.......

Here a few more cards that I made the past few days. It's so hard to keep up with getting everything done with finals next week and projects due for school. And let's not forget the incredible stressors in LIFE alone!!!

First round of cards...

Here are just a few of the Christmas cards that I have been able to make so far. I haven't had much time with my classes and all. This first one is a criss cross card:

I made this card at the Swarm:

This card is one that I saw on the MB last year and my mom and I took SIX hours to make just ONE of them. This year, I have made 14, one for each preschool student.

And finally, I made "For Unto Us A Child Is Born..."

Thought I'd Share A Few Cards With Ya!

Wow! That week-end went TOO FAST! Not only that, but once I got a breather from all the papers I had to write in school, they decided to assign me another one to research by the 10th of Dec. Add an essay on top of that and finals........where is my down time??? I did get about 24 Christmas Cards scrapped this week-end and my niece and nephew's birthday cards. I have half of my sisters done.......but for some reason it's harder to finish hers up. Lord knows what she's into!!!

It's been getting rather cold here lately.........we did get a little rain yesterday, but only enough to make the day drag and be dreary. Well, I guess I need to get back to the books........I'll post some Christmas Cards later on as I get them finished up.

A Thanksgiving Prayer

Family Thanksgiving Prayer
Dear precious Lord,We bow our heads in heartfelt, thankful prayer;For all the ways You've blessed our livesand for Your loving care.We thank You for the handsthat have prepared this special treatAnd pray that You will bless all those who have no food to eat.

We're thankful for Salvation's plan and for Your Holy Word;And pray we'll help to spread Your love to those who've never heard.We're thankful for our freedom and for churches that are near;Where we can meet to praise Your Name and worship without fear.

But still our hearts are saddened by our brothers who aren't free;Who suffer death and torture for their Christianity.We pray You'll give them strength and courage as their cross they bear;And let them know God's family remembers them in prayer.

We thank You for heroic troops who fight for liberty;And daily risk their lives and limbs to keep our country free.Forgive us of our many sins and keep us close today;And bless this food You've given us, In Jesus Name, we pray.

Amen

Love to you all,

Rhonda

Card I made for Trish

Just thought I'd share a picture of the card I made for Trish. Please keep her in your prayers because she is having a difficult time dealing with Reilly's death. I wish I could make it all go away for her, but all I can do is try to lift her up.

The U in Jesus

THINKING OF YOU TODAY.

THE U IN JESUS

Before U were thought of or time had begun, God stuck U in the name of His Son.

And each time U pray, you'll see it's true,You can't spell out JesUs and not include U.

You're a pretty big part of His wonderful name, For U, He was born; that's why He came.

And His great love for U is the reason He died.

It even takes U to spell crUcified.

Isn't it thrilling and splendidly grand He rose from the dead, with U in His plan?

The stones split away, the gold trUmpet blew, And this word resUrrection is spelled with a U.

When JesUs left earth at His upward ascension, He felt there was one thing He just had to mention.

"Go into the world and tell them it's true That I love them all - Just like I love U."

So many great people are spelled with a U, Don't they have a right to know JesUs too?

It all depends now on what U will do, He'd like them to know, But it all starts with U.

Will YOU pass it on.
When Jesus died on the cross he was thinking of you!
If you are one of the 7% who will stand up for him, forward this.

My Tear Bear

Well, I am going to try and make today's post positive. I have a great deal to vent about since I've been up since 6:30 this morning on my day off!!!! We had "unexpected AND uninvited" company arrive last night!!!! If I can keep my cool through this one, the next time is going to be an eruption to make headlines!!!!!!

Here is a pic of my first tear bear. I have been wanting to learn how to make them for a good while and it was one of the things I accomplished at the SWARM last week-end (how I wish I was there THIS w/e!!) Pray for me today! You may here about me on FOX NEWS: DAUGHTER-IN-LAW GOES NUTS ON IN-LAWS SHOWING UP AT HER DOORSTEP!! And to think I thought I could get away from Maxine!!!

Our team party turned out alright last night......I would still rather be in the presence of 15 noisy three year olds compared to all those older boys last night! Whew! They can get pretty chatty. Please continue to pray for my sweet friend Trish as she adjusts to not having Reilly here on earth anymore. I know God has a good many crowns for her in heaven for all the work she's done with these animals (and the children she's mentored throughout the years as well). She instills values in these animals as well.

I have mentioned my friend Deborah before who has been battling with cancer. I guess earlier this week the news was not good and the cancer has basically spread throughout her body. She continues to be a pillar of strength, but as we all know, time is going to come to an end soon. Pray for her and her two small boys. They have already traveled a road that is difficult for any adult to travel, let alone a child.

Thought I'd share a picture of my sweet Pugsinator with you today. He rarely is put in the pen outside anymore....only on days when I may be gone for more than 5 or 6 hours. According to the neighbors behind us, he sits on top of his Igloo house until I come home. He is sooo cute..........he'll look to see if it's me pulling in as I drive by and then he stands up all perky and off to the gate he runs. "Mama is home!!! Yeah!!!" Now, I can't say he does that for "dad." haha

Brady gets his braces put on this afternoon so you know my week-end is going to be full of moaning and groaning. Men! LOL