Yesterday, I received a call from a lady at my Lutheran church. She and her husband are in their eighties and they are a huge inspiration to me. Despite their numerous physical ailments (multiple bouts with cancer, stroke, vocal cord issues), it does not stop them from ministering to others. They are Good Samaritans for Christ. One of their main ways of serving is helping retired military veterans at the local veteran’s hospitals. When I met her a few years ago, I told her I can never complain about not wanting to serve Christ, because you and your husband have every reason to sit on the sidelines and wait on others to do so, but you don’t.
Anyway… this sweet lady called to thank me for a card that I had sent her. She asked me, “Did you make that card, Opal?” I know you are very crafty, and my husband thought that you might have made that card for us. I told her I did. She also asked did I make the envelope. It was embossed with my favorite design, which I’ve shown below. Interestingly enough that’s my BF’s favorite too.
I again told her… Yes! She went on to say that she and her husband loved the card and she also said that she was taking the card to one of her gatherings, so she could show it to her friends. While that wasn’t the reason I made the card. It was nice that she appreciated it enough to call and thank me for sending it to her. I believe that random acts of kindness is something we all should do daily. She and her husband, had been on my mind a lot lately and I decided to create a card and put my thoughts onto paper. Whenever I create something, I pray for the recipient. Sometimes, as in Jennifer’s case, I don’t know who the person is who will get the item, but God knows and I pray for that nameless person as I create the item.
Making cards for other Church members
She’s not the only church member that will be receiving cards. There are three ladies, at my church, that I love dearly. They are all in their eighties and the stories they tell keep me laughing and smiling for a long time. They also do a lot of volunteer work with the church.
When I saw these stamps, I instantly thought of them.
I don’t know if they drink, but they do make hilarious comments that have me in tears because I’m laughing so much.
This is their type of humor! I’ll be purchasing these stamps sometime this week. I’m so glad I stumbled upon these ladies, I found a ton more (featuring these ladies) that I love and so I have saved them to my Amazon Wish list.
Christmas Cards
Since Christmas is just around the corner, I thought I’d purchase a few stamps. I don’t get into the commercial aspect of Christmas, and I know that Jesus was not born on that day; however, I do like the extra days off of work since it gives me an opportunity to spend more time with my lovely daughter.
I adore trees and am blessed to be surrounded by them at our home
and so I’ll be sure to purchase a few of those…
I also love country scenes! Isn’t the above lovely? These stamps will keep me occupied for a while… I think!
In addition to the stamps, I’ll be purchasing my Copics Sketch markers. I’m looking at the set that has 36 markers.
So very sweet of you. Makes me think of Ms Ross’ Reach out and touch… Love the humour – wine gets better with age, we get better with wine. That reminds me of my karaoke singing! LOL!!!
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@suituapui, Ahh yes… that’s a beautiful song. When I first saw these stamps, I thought to myself… I would love to meet these ladies in person, they are a riot! However, I realized that I already met them! They are the ladies I wrote about in the above post, their personality is just like the ladies featured on the stamps.
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Your church friends are so lucky to have you part of their congregation! So sweet of you! And those stamps are too cute! Those Christmas/Seasonal Card are great, too! Love the old-timey-feel of that one and the black and off-white are neat, too!
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