tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post5719700547993064639..comments2024-03-18T19:54:58.890-06:00Comments on Joyful Creations with Kim: Merry Monday: Deck the HallsKim Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12524519727516942686noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-12721019630088070352013-11-17T22:00:09.025-07:002013-11-17T22:00:09.025-07:00Kim I love that you see the blessings in all this!...Kim I love that you see the blessings in all this! I am so sorry you are not feeling well. Yes I see you are avoiding all the work ....bad timing ....you should rest and just make cards :) <br />I have a paint story kinda like yours. Too long..<br />I remember you talking about problems at your church before....hope it all works out! <br />What...no ornaments! I only have a few. <br />Love your card and the way the ornaments hang . The striped paper is gorgeous! Marybethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029117464863811312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-78861126489755277572013-11-17T18:29:29.647-07:002013-11-17T18:29:29.647-07:00As always total perfection, love your card Kim. H...As always total perfection, love your card Kim. Hope your life and health is normal soon. Take care! hugs SueSusan Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527143030306920455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-2259884317005484142013-11-17T13:56:48.007-07:002013-11-17T13:56:48.007-07:00Wow...things have been tough for you...I sure hope...Wow...things have been tough for you...I sure hope things settle down. Your card BTW is beautiful...love the clean look of it! HUGS!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389587612127688462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-91642773725512916862013-11-17T09:48:14.887-07:002013-11-17T09:48:14.887-07:00Goodness, that is a busy and eventful week. I hope...Goodness, that is a busy and eventful week. I hope your meeting on Tuesday goes well and that the boulders look fabulous. Get well to you and your family. Your card is fantastic Kim, Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.Notes by Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05366379178171663519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-89545137034661628782013-11-17T09:25:29.906-07:002013-11-17T09:25:29.906-07:00Kim, oh my goodness, what a story! It seems when ...Kim, oh my goodness, what a story! It seems when it rains it pits, right? So healthy to keep a good sense of humor about it all...you have a light heart which makes a huge difference! I do hope you are feeling better with each day and that your gathering on Tuesday is filled with positive spirit. <br /><br />What amazes me so much is that, despite not feeling well and having so many other things on your plate at the moment, you make the most amazing cards!!!! You never cease to wow me, and this festive Christmas card is no exception! <br /><br />Thinking of you in a special way this week. <br /><br />Judy1223https://www.blogger.com/profile/13427245378191832243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-4303511013574704752013-11-17T03:57:46.480-07:002013-11-17T03:57:46.480-07:00perfect card!perfect card!Povitrulyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01706893819998936702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-19221034633748326652013-11-17T01:58:33.751-07:002013-11-17T01:58:33.751-07:00Ha, ha, ha, you should see the huge smile on my fa...Ha, ha, ha, you should see the huge smile on my face, ha, ha.<br />You're so funny, well the dramapart isn't funny, but then again life is too short to worry over everything!<br />I can soooooo relate to having a house like that and I'll honestly admit that cleaning up our house is a never ending thing having teens and a husband who's easygoing concerning cleaning up the house, ha, ha.<br />That's probably the reason why I do most of my crafting at night when I should be in my bed to have a well earned sleep, ha, ha. :-)<br />And I'll try not to forget to pray for all of you on tuesday!!<br />Never mind the garden, that's an endless thing too, ha, ha.<br />The trouble with having people over at your own house, you always <br />take a close look at it through THEIR eyes, well I try to stop doing that, because it's OUR house, ha, ha.<br />So be yourself and just make them feel at home!<br />You'll do just fine!<br />Bye,<br /><br />Marjolein <br /><br />Ps. BTW, your card is great with all the stars and colors etc!Marjoleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05690526750727981960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-12201361601587587652013-11-17T00:28:52.039-07:002013-11-17T00:28:52.039-07:00Oh, my goodness, girlfriend, no wonder I haven'...Oh, my goodness, girlfriend, no wonder I haven't heard from you lately! My heart really does go out to you and I applaud your ability to keep your sense of humor!<br /><br />I will add you to my prayers for all that you mentioned, mostly that you and the family recover fully from the crud!<br /><br />I can see from your glorious card that your talent certainly has suffered any ill affects! It's fabulous and, yes, if it's not seen ink before, it's NBUS!<br /><br />Good luck, Tuesday! Remember the manger was in a stable and don't kill yourself fixing/cleaning!!<br /><br />Hugs, DarnellDarnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10723876053535575880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-83535819537989715742013-11-16T23:01:52.754-07:002013-11-16T23:01:52.754-07:00Phew Kim! After such a dramatic week you still hav...Phew Kim! After such a dramatic week you still have the presence of mind to make a beautiful card. The ornaments are stunning. Thank you so much for joining us at Merry Monday. Prayers and hugs.Karen Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05942794536207478723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-9377736100776712592013-11-16T22:24:16.852-07:002013-11-16T22:24:16.852-07:00Gorgeous card Kim!! Hope all is back to "nor...Gorgeous card Kim!! Hope all is back to "normal" and everyone feeling much better soonest! Thoughts of you for Tuesday too :)Lyndalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07875416116271952778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-73735376074597207552013-11-16T20:33:57.402-07:002013-11-16T20:33:57.402-07:00Your card is a delight so no problem there....but ...Your card is a delight so no problem there....but as for the rest of your week - wow! Hope you are feeling better....the pediatrician said I had to get a whooping cough shot before I could babysit my granddaughter. Seems like there have been a lot of cases in NY as well. Hope your Tuesday meeting goes well also!Linda Callahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07996316861420678830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-41646234728985930242013-11-16T19:55:52.370-07:002013-11-16T19:55:52.370-07:00Good Lord, Kim, what a week! I'm sorry you had...Good Lord, Kim, what a week! I'm sorry you had such a bad go of it;I do hope things are better next week! Love your card,too!;)♥Kristi https://www.blogger.com/profile/15971369420257386890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-29204629047963043022013-11-16T19:31:26.568-07:002013-11-16T19:31:26.568-07:00Poor Kim ~ your week sounds like you went from one...Poor Kim ~ your week sounds like you went from one frustrating situation to another! From the cough, to the paint clean up, to the 'rock shopping with a geologist (I confess I laughed at that), to the sprucing up tasks, your week has certainly taxed your energy! I'm so sorry to hear about your church situation; I believe your willingness to meet with the new pastor will prove fruitful. Prayers definitely heading your way, for healing, guidance and peace. In the midst of all this, the beauty of your card becomes all the more apparent! The colours are stunning and the sentiment: wow! Gorgeous! Hope you're feeling better, and please let us know how the meeting turns out! We all care about you - deeply! Hugs~c<br />cmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03929147498832463255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-7037037232508631322013-11-16T18:55:04.058-07:002013-11-16T18:55:04.058-07:00Oh my...I feel your pain on MANY levels! The pain...Oh my...I feel your pain on MANY levels! The paint spill (been there, done that)...a cough that won't quit (I had a wicked cough 2 years ago that would only be tamed by prescription cough syrup with codeine; over the counter stuff did nothing!), and the church split. It still makes me sick that we lost so many families because of a tug of war leadership issue many years ago. Praying this will be a healing time for your group ( and for your cough - lol!). BTW, I love your card - lol! ((HUGS))Wanda Cullenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109264780838837726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-78225197261748866322013-11-16T18:43:47.105-07:002013-11-16T18:43:47.105-07:00Oh my . . . what a week. Most importantly I hope y...Oh my . . . what a week. Most importantly I hope you and your family are feeling better. If anyone can lift some broken spirits, you can. I'm sure your Tuesday group of friends will appreciate you and all your efforts. Oh yeah, this card is stunning - and delicious! xxooLinda McClainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09820473301230203232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-62051383981549104632013-11-16T17:37:45.569-07:002013-11-16T17:37:45.569-07:00I thought I'd had a rough week, but now I real...I thought I'd had a rough week, but now I realize that I had a picnic! I pray that next week will be much better for you, Kim. You've hit all the required elements beautifully! Thanks for sharing this beautiful card with us at Merry Monday!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11033196569629758956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-47010350520676718682013-11-16T15:54:52.533-07:002013-11-16T15:54:52.533-07:00Resilience must be your second name, Kim ... what ...Resilience must be your second name, Kim ... what a week you had. I do hope all goes well on Tuesday ... will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Your card is, as ever, simply fabulous ... Anita :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-30475172972171581842013-11-16T15:50:21.760-07:002013-11-16T15:50:21.760-07:00Wow, what a week! Good thing you have a sense of ...Wow, what a week! Good thing you have a sense of humor and a loving Lord to give you strength. And matching walls and carpet too...lol... My week involved people dying (as in die-ing) one of whom was a good friend who is rejoicing with all the other saints in Heaven now.<br /><br />We finally have a new pastor (the one I make cards for that I post on my blog) and he is a gem. It took several years, during which many people left the congregation. I really think the Lord was weeding it out, and now it's starting to grow again. As I used to tell my daughter when she was little, "Patience is a virtue worth waiting for.". <br /><br />Hope all the coughs in your family are over with soon and glad it didn't happen closer to the holidays. As for the boulders, I guess they're appropriate for someone living in a state with a big city by that name! At least the deer won't bother with them.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!Dorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03365905998420493841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-42082486350417719582013-11-16T15:38:33.872-07:002013-11-16T15:38:33.872-07:00What a week. It seems once things go downhill the...What a week. It seems once things go downhill they just keep speeding along. I'm sure those coming to the meeting won't be concerned with the state of your house. I'm so encouraged to hear that the new pastor is trying to work on things. I am part of a group from my church (we are not in trouble, just trying to revitalize) who are in a program to do just that. One of the required readings is a book called "Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times" by Peter L. Steinke. It has a lot of good information in it. Meanwhile, I'll be praying for resolution and healing for you, the pastor, and the congregation.<br /><br />Your card is lovely. You put all those elements together perfectly.Bobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545534565564730223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-41689356205178353542013-11-16T14:31:17.186-07:002013-11-16T14:31:17.186-07:00Well bless your little heart...you have had a roug...Well bless your little heart...you have had a rough way to go ~ holy smokes!! Take care and keep your chin up, I'll keep you in my prayers. PRETTY PRETTY card by the way!Lisa Eltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17672120391964086591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-36724941550519656632013-11-16T14:15:22.187-07:002013-11-16T14:15:22.187-07:00So sorry to hear about your drama filled week and ...So sorry to hear about your drama filled week and the situation with your church. I think a lot of churches have had similar situations. I will say a prayer for your meeting and for your church. God Bless.<br />Your card is lovely. I like how you did the ornaments and stars.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06774290704341112644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-56815032739961993852013-11-16T11:55:07.375-07:002013-11-16T11:55:07.375-07:00Gorgeous card...sorry to hear about your week...wh...Gorgeous card...sorry to hear about your week...when it rains it truly pours. I would have cried with paint all over the rug! I'm a retired RN(did so early to stay home with the kids)...Over the counter codeine cough syrup works wonders on a non productive cough.(a cough that is just irritating...non coughing up anything)snappy scrappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04231785015034615830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-7435502044250714642013-11-16T11:50:32.914-07:002013-11-16T11:50:32.914-07:00Wow, what a busy and eventful week. I hope all goe...Wow, what a busy and eventful week. I hope all goes well at your meeting and that things can work again for your church. Your card is delightful, love the way you incorporated all the "challenge requirements". Beautiful!<br />Hugs,<br />LesleyLesley https://www.blogger.com/profile/07413397105706988337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-34669677441460064722013-11-16T11:49:57.638-07:002013-11-16T11:49:57.638-07:00Since you have had so much drama this week, next w...Since you have had so much drama this week, next week will be calmer!! Hope you are feeling better soon. Love your card! It's perfect!cdoggett01@yahoo.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692596407302463872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271728128527290221.post-20047282072287676992013-11-16T11:11:01.844-07:002013-11-16T11:11:01.844-07:00Hi Kim!! Long time no talk to. Sorry to hear abo...Hi Kim!! Long time no talk to. Sorry to hear about all of your drama's, but as you rightly said, you can laugh in the long term. I sincerely hope your cough has gone now too.<br />Love the browns and reds you chose to make your card in. A nice alternative to the usual green and red. TFS and feel better soon ♥Paula Dobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07643796180045929095noreply@blogger.com