Job/family update

I wanted to do a quick update in case anyone has come back from the CrAzY loVe blog party that linny hosted.... We were given our verbal notice on April 6th and were told April 18th we would have it in writing. In the meantime many changes have taken place and I can't but hope that God is moving mtns on my behalf... we were then told Friday we won't know till May 3rd.... I am reminded deep down that this is just as much as the process as the answer for me.. its about me Trusting God and dwelling with Him and not trying to do something on my own. This Psalm says a lot to me, I hope it is good for you as well Psalm 27

⁴ I'm asking God for one thing,
only one thing:
To live with him in his house
my whole life long.
I'll contemplate his beauty;
I'll study at his feet.

⁵ That's the only quiet, secure place
in a noisy world,
The perfect getaway,
far from the buzz of traffic.

⁶ God holds me head and shoulders
above all who try to pull me down.
I'm headed for his place to offer anthems
that will raise the roof!
Already I'm singing God-songs;
I'm making music to God.

^7-9 Listen, God, I'm calling at the top of my lungs:
"Be good to me! Answer me!"
When my heart whispered, "Seek God,"
my whole being replied,
"I'm seeking him!"
Don't hide from me now!

^9-10 You've always been right there for me;
don't turn your back on me now.
Don't throw me out, don't abandon me;
you've always kept the door open.
My father and mother walked out and left me,
but God took me in.

^11-12 Point me down your highway, God;
direct me along a well-lighted street;
show my enemies whose side you're on.
Don't throw me to the dogs,
those liars who are out to get me,
filling the air with their threats.

^13-14 I'm sure now I'll see God's goodness
in the exuberant earth.
Stay with God!
Take heart. Don't quit.
I'll say it again:
Stay with God. -The Message

Thanks for stopping by and praying, its not over and I so appreciate you being on this journey with me

JOB PRAYER REQUEST- cRaZy LoVe

Long time no post. Please forgive me.... I seem to spend time updating Facebook and neglecting this lovely blog that has been so important to me...

My dear pal Linny at A Place call simplicity... is having a party. I decided to play... here are a rules..... please do a blog post asking for prayer. In case you are feeling shy about sharing your prayer need, you can start your post by telling your bloggy friends that your post is in response to this Crazy Love Challenge.

My request is pretty simple. April 8th me and my 16 co workers were notified that our jobs were ending in our little town on May 18th. We were all offered jobs in Boise which is 6 hrs from home. We would have to learn a new business and be placed in a call center setting with very strict and unpleasant work issues. Though I am grateful for the continued job. It isn't going to work out for my family. My husband suffers from serious major depression and can't be alone for long periods of time. Moving 6 hours away isn't really an option when we are rooted here, own a home, I own a scrapbooking store and more. There is a chance that I could work just 2 hours away in No Idaho Coeur d'alene and do my same job. Our boss is trying to get some positions approved. My hearts desire is to stay here, make the same or better money and have excellent health insurance. I am open to what God has. My second choice is Coeur dalene and my last choice is Boise during the week and home every other weekend.

I want what God wants. I want His best. I am listening to his heart. It would be such a stretch for us financially to have two places to live. I want to support more orphans and give more to those God wants us too. Just today I stepped out and helped two families... I hope that I was listening to him heart. We didn't have the funds but I knew that I needed to give.

Would you pray with us? Would you pray that a decision would come soon, that there were be Peace, that the Father would speak clearly to my family my management team and more.. Thank you. I look forward to praying with you all playing this Crazy Love game. I can't wait to report back a praise!!!!!

sale SALE sale SALE

The QUEEN had to go to California unexpectedly... so we're having a sale....
you have to come in and see just what is on sale

CALENDAR

Please forgive my delay the January calendar is posted on our website and we are advertising classes on our FACEBOOK fan page as well.
The calendar is at crop paper scissors
We hope to see you soon!

one little WORD

Some of you follow Ali Edwards blog and have participated in her one little word challenges. Other are new to the process.... we are going to start a challenge for 2010..... here is an exerpt from Ali's blog this week...

Essentially the idea is to choose a word (or let it choose you) that has the potential to make an impact on your life.

Maybe you want to invite something or maybe you are hoping to subtract something. Maybe your word will be practical or hopeful or creative or fanciful. Maybe you need a big word, something in-your-face that will challenge you everyday. Maybe you need something smaller and quieter that will whisper gentle tidings as you make your way throughout the year.

Whatever word you end up with, make sure it is your word (not your sister's, mom's, partner's, child's, etc). You can share it publicly or keep it close to your heart.

I would like to share this adventure with you'all. I would like you to create a layout.. any size, 12 x 12, 8 x 8, 6 x 6 and bring it in. We will collect them, put them in a book and help you celebrate this word, this adventure... together..... We will host a time each month to work on the word, whether it be with a layout class, a journal, a card, a window pane.... we will get creative and be open to ideas.

For some this word will be exciting and freeing, for others it will bring healing and take great care, it might be an adventure, and involve many exciting activities, but for some it will be painful with tears... whatever your word, it will help document your life, your path and we can do it together....

Are you in? You have until January 10th to bring in your word..... if you want to share here or on the FACEBOOK page... feel free. I am still working on my word but I hope by tomorrow evening I will have one in place....

from our home to yours

May you be richly blessed this Christmas time
may you know the one in the manger
and the love of those around you.
Merry Christmas

Oh my what a Crazy Christmas week

We have been swamped and loving it
Meeting new customer
connecting with those that are giving from the heart
We have gift certificates
We're open till 6pm Wed
and till 1pm on Christmas Eve