A blessed Palm Sunday to you! I find myself very disappointed and feel even somewhat cheated that our church does not do anything or really even acknowledge Palm Sunday. I don't understand it, but we never have.
I spent this past week focusing on my trading cards, I had some ideas start to flow and decided rather than just writing them down, I'd try to actually make them as the ideas came, that way I could have most of them done and once the warm weather and sunshine returns (I'm thinking positively here), I will not be stuck inside behind my desk working on them. I also found it a necessary distraction, giving me something else to think about other than the ache and disappointment in my heart.
At this time, I have all of April and May finished, about half of June and a small start on July and September. August's theme is foam and I have no idea where to even begin for ideas on that one. Also, if you could help me think of ideas for July...the theme is "bling". Hubby gave me a very good idea this morning, but I'll need him to print something out for me so I can do it. I can't wait to see how it turns out. I will post pictures of each set just prior to the trades.
Also this week, I made some cards. There are eight of the one with the cross -all different color combinations.
Daughter #2 is still working through her grief and has found our associate pastor's wife her source for a listening ear, advice and support. I'm grateful she has someone to turn to who I know I can trust to give her good advice, but at the same time I wish she would let me in.
I spent yesterday making chicken chili and baking a cake for today to share with Daughter #2 after church, but last night she called saying she had to work this afternoon and wouldn't stay to eat with us, but would join us on Monday SO...I quick made up a plan B so I could save the chili for tomorrow. Hubby and I will be dining on leftovers all day today.
This week will be spent cleaning house and preparing for the kids to arrive for Easter. No, I'm not doing a lot of cleaning, but to be honest, I haven't done much this week and certain areas need some real attention. "Spring cleaning" won't happen until after they leave...maybe longer.
I'm waiting on a paycheck so I can buy food for Easter dinner and I have been asked to provide two pans of cheesy potato casserole for the Easter breakfast at church.
Honestly, I'm not at all ready or even mentally prepared for Easter this year. Lord help me! 
Not sure what is going on that has you sad, but pray it gets better soon. Can you share with me, or maybe others, what the "trading cards" are and the use. I am in the dark there. Praying you got all done you want to this week, and I would be the same way about deep cleaning....after the company has gone!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so lovely, Julie! The trading cards are a great idea, and a good creative outlet for you (and others). I had never heard of them until you started sharing your creations. I'm sorry your have been down lately, and hope that the Easter promises for us all will bring some joy back to you and yours. As for spring cleaning....I don't even want to think about it!! Hugs & love!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so pretty. I'm sure ideas for the foam and bling will come to you fast. You're very talented. I had a fleeting thought the other day about the spring cleaning, but I shoved it aside very quickly. :) I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good week.