The Afternoon of Life

TodayI was going through pictures and realizing how truly blessed I am with these wonderful men in my life. Dan is a blessing I don't deserve...he's too good for me...too good to me. His quiet spirit keeps the world from knowing how godly and good and kind and sincere his heart is...but I get to see it on a daily basis and when I count my blessings, he is at the top of my list. Andy (or Andrew as he prefers to be called now) has grown into a fine man who loves with 100% of his being and is making such a wonderful effort to be a "good" man. He has a wonderful wit, is very intelligent, and I'm so very proud to see the results of 26 years of growth finally coming together in a very fine package. Stevie (he'll just always be that to me) has stunned me by being an incredible young father and loving husband. We were talking recently about how differently life was going than originally planned, but both agreed he's just wherehe needs to be and that it may be a

           

How much fun I've had card-making the last couple of days. I have found a new love...card-making kits. These eight cards came together in one afternoon...and I love them. The kit contained everything. After making a mistake at the very beginning I was still able to turn out a product I can be proud of. Word to the wise...read directions before popping out all the die cuts and chipboard items (smile). Turns out they were all numbered and collected together to go on the card they'd be used on. I thought those little arrows were just instructing me where to punch the item out (silly grin). I love putting together cards. I put them together with someone in mind...and I have time to talk to God about that person. I can pray for them and any needs I'm aware of. I can remember how I've been blessed because that person's in my life. I can identify the gift that God has given me or taught me through the inspiration of that person. I had a lot of thanks you's to send t