Saturday, November 10, 2012

8,9 and 10! Days of thanks and a giveaway!


 
Friends and family.
8 and 9
Interchangeable.
We have been blessed with so many amazing people in our lives
that they have been like family.
We have not always lived by extended family so
our friends have become that for us.
The youth that we have worked with...
 
 Dear friends and their families...
(Old layouts)
I do believe that God sends the right people just at the right time,
when you need them. Phenomenal people.
People that we love and cherish, even if they are only
in our lives for a short time- it is totally worth it.
 

 

Sometimes you get lucky and God brings them back into you life;
it's like they have always been there.


I have made friends with amazing ladies that
I met through scrap booking!
 
 
I feel really lucky blessed to have these amazing people in my life.
There are others that I don't have pictures of which brings me to
#10
online friends
Like I said before, God has a way of bringing you
just the right person at just the right time.
I have met some really strong, smart, sweet, caring women online!
Some of you have shared your hearts, you comments, your support
and I just know that we crossed paths for a reason.
I feel incredibly privileged to know you.
Which is another reason for my giveaways!
 
If you not have not been on my blog before click
on the pic and it will give you all the details.
But basically just leave me a comment if you want to
win a box of scrapbook goodies!
Please check tomorrow for the winner and if you have the
time and have not done so already check my last post for days 1-7.
Its a long post but worth the read.  For the ladies that commented on that post,
I cant express hour sentiments have blessed me- I can't thank you enough. ((hugs))
 

23 comments:

Miriam Prantner said...

I'm really enjoying this month over here, reminds me of how I am blessed too! Thanks so much for the chance to win some goodies!

PamSpradlin said...

I agree with you that God has people come into your life for a reason at just the right time. And if you are listening you can learn so much from them. Your layouts are absolutely fabulous showing your friendship. It gives me the idea to do book just on my friends and what they mean to me...another way of showing thankfulness.

glorygirl said...

Rita - I LOVE seeing all the pics of you and your girlfriends. How cool that many of those relationships started through scrapbooking! As I grow older, I realize how precious friendships are! Today, I am thankful that God is starting a new and sweet friendship in my life, this very week! LOVED your post!!!! Have a great weekend! - Julie

Sue D said...

I have enjoyed your posts on thankfulness. Just the reminder I need when life gets hard!
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Gina Howe said...

You are so right about meeting people who just 'fit'. The ones who seem like they've been there all along and you know will be there in the future. The ones you meet & realize that God put them there for a reason. And the neatest part is when you realize that right away! Thank you for your inspiration and blessings! Y'all have a SUPER day!

Beatrice Lawson said...

I love your Friends layouts, both old and new. It's great to hear about the friendships you made because of scrapbooking. It really is a hobby / passion that connects people who share this interest...

Dawn Louise said...

It's heartwarming to know that many others like myself have made some wonderful friends along our crafting journeys, and even some scary ones, but they make you appreciate your friends even more. their kindness and love and understanding has helped me as I hope to have helped them in some way x now I'm babbling gettin all sentimental. love your pages x

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Love your layouts. What a great way to honor your friends and family.

KellyG said...

Friends are important! Love how you shared prior layouts about your friends!

Rosalee said...

Lovely Layouts Rita, I love the setup of the "Friendship" one. Beautiful group photo's too.
Hugs, Rosalee

Kelly Massman said...

What a lovely post!!! :-)

CathyinMN said...

Love reading about the blessings in your life. This time of year is a perfect time to reflect on how God has blessed us. Thanks so much for sharing your life with us!

Renee said...

I'll go read that post now, but just have to say that I really needed *this* post at *this* time! I wont go into tons of detail, but I have some friends (2nd family type friends) that I've been away from for so long, we've drifted further and further apart, but I still cherish them so much. I was just sitting here feeling guilty because I forgot to call one of them today, and it means a lot to her when I do call, so yeah, I feel like a total bum. Sorry it turned into a long story, but I feel better after reading this. Take care :)

Mindy said...

I have loved reading all of your thankful posts. The fall is my favorite season for this very reason. We slow down, take time for family and friends and giving thanks for all we have. I'd love to win a box of your goodies, as I'm sure anyone would. Thank you for your generous spirit. Its refreshing.

Tarnished Rose said...

I received my fairy card and love it! Thank you so much.

Marilyn

Loly Borda-Towery said...

So true about God bringing people to our lives at the right moment. It's so necessary to stop in opur busy lives and tke the time to thank God foe his blessings and to tell the people we love how important they are in our lives. You inspired me to share my blessing too. And thanks for the chance to win.

Maureen Hayes said...

Rita,

I am sorry I have been MIA for awhile. We got pounded with Hurricane Irene and have been without power for just shy of two weeks. Just got the power back (Thanks be to God!) but are still struggling with gasoline and food shortages, not to mention health issues. Please keep mom and I in your prayers.

I haven't had a chance to catch up on your posts yet, but I will as soon as life allows. Could really use the goodies right now, haven't had ANY time to try to create with all the just trying to survive.

God put your friendship into my life at just the right moment and I will be forever grateful

Hugs,
Maureen Hayes

Margie H said...

Awww~, Rita! SO sweet that you included me in your wonderful post!! I am blessed that you are a part of my life <3 xo

Pam said...

I have also met some wonderful ladies thru scrapbooking. And I am very thankful for each of them.

michelle hodges said...

What a sweet and special post!!
Love all the pictures and Lo's you shared!! IKWYM! I would have never met you if I wasnt into scrapbooking!! I met you at Vintage Plum!!

Theresa Riggs said...

What a special time getting to ready your "thankfulness" posts. We are truly a blessed group of folks...

sharon g said...

I hope that I'm not too late to enter for your giveaway!! I'd LOVE it. I love to read your blog, too.

Barbara A. said...

Yes, family and friends are important! Love the layouts too!!! Thanks for sharing!