Thursday, April 28, 2011

Storms Across the Southeast

Our TV stations have all been reporting all evening on this ferocious weather that the Southeast is experiencing.  As of right now (10:58 PM EDT, April 27th), we are not sure of the damage done to Georgia.  It's just too dark outside for the authorities.   However, we do know there is significant damage done to our sister-state, Alabama.  My niece goes to the University of Alabama and she was there during those storms.  Praise God that she's okay, just a little scared.  Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was affected by these storms.  My area is not out of the woods yet, as the storm appears to be headed my way and I can hear the thunder.  I'm hunkered down in my "studio" which is located in my basement away from all windows and doors.  This next hour or so will be when Georgia gets the brunt of these storms.   


It's daylight now and I can say that was an incredible night of devastation.   At 12:30 am last night, I was worried to hear a tornado was headed to my youngest daughter's dormitory.  Her RAs woke everyone up and got them to the first floor and in the end, her campus was not hit, however these pictures were taken from the county next to me and the county above her college.  All total, Georgia so far has a death toll of 14.  Our prayers are with everyone that was affected by these deadly storms.  Keep safe everyone.  

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Neighbor Ken Moore comforts Stacey Peavy (right) as she looks where  her 13-year daughter was sucked out of their house by a tornado -- without serious injury.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Brave Girl's Club

I love my daily dose of the Brave Girl's Club.  I have "liked" it on Facebook which allows me to get a daily dose of very inspirational words that speak right to my heart.  This particular post spoke to me:  http://www.bravegirlsclub.com/dailytruths/apr2611.htm.  The words "Truth feels good and peaceful and warm, even when the truth is a hard reality."  I have had a tough two years since losing my job (nothing I cannot get through since I have a wonderful support system and I am a child of God!), and in some cases, it's been a humbling experience as well.  Through it all, when discussing my problems with family and friends, I always kept it honest.  Being known as a "liar" was not something I wanted to add when describing myself.  I highly recommend the "Braves Girl's Club".  Check it out... You won't be disappointed.  


This particular card I made for my friend Marcie.   I had mentioned that I liked something in her scrapbook arsenal, a wonderful Cuttlebug folder, and she went out and bought it for me and sent it to my house!  What an amazing surprise to receive in the mail.  Her note was very simple... it said "Because I  knew you liked it..."  How sweet!  I have a quote (well, I have several but they don't all apply here...) that I say to my daughters..."To have friends, you have to be a friend."  Marcie is a true friend.  And not because she bought me a Cuttlebug folder.  But because she shares herself with me and makes my life happier.  I hope you have a friend like that.


The plastic sheet is recycled from a purchase I made where the product is encased in plastic? You know the ones... the products we cannot open such as DVDs!  I saved it and then ran it through my Cuttlebug machine with a Cuttlebug folder.  It made a really terrific impression and I loved the look!  Everything is monochromatic on the card with touches of pink.  I hope you like it.  




I'm just sayin'....