lifesavers

I'm back. I want to thank you all for your kind words, thoughts, and prayers. I can tell you now that our crisis was because my husband unexpectedly lost his job last Thursday and it really threw us for a loop. There had been no indication of trouble beforehand, so it was like a bomb was dropped on us. We have spent the last several days trying to get our ducks in a row, talking to family and friends, and doing a lot of praying and soul searching. We are feeling better, some things are starting to open up and we are grateful. I want to say that we have been very aware of God working in this situation and believe it will all work out for our good. We feel very blessed in our friends, and for me that includes all of you who have been so caring and kind over the past few days especially. I will keep you posted on job search progress.

A wonderful bright spot for me came with the delivery of yesterday's mail, which included the results of an ATC trade. The lovely and talented Debbi Baker traded me the leaf ATC and unexpectedly included the gorgeous orange felted sunburst ATC in the parcel. She also sent along some postcards, one of which I really got a kick out of because it involves theatre and I am very involved in our local community theatre.

Aren't these wonderful?

As if that weren't enough, dear Julie not only sent a fabulous ATC (so gorgeously detailed I can't begin to describe, so you'll have to see the closeup below) but included an assortment of lovely bits and pieces, several of which I shall use immediately on a project currently under construction and which I will blog about tomorrow.

Just look at this gorgeous thing:

I'm almost hesitant to send out my own ATCs as they just don't compete with such loveliness.

Again, dear friends, thank you so much for lifting me up over the past few days. We are moving forward as God provides direction and are so grateful for your kindness.

Have a great Tuesday.