This week there is not a lot going on my desk. Unfortunately my time has been taken up with my beautiful elderly father who has been in hospital! Last week he had a mishap to which we had to admit him into the hospital finding out he had a couple of strokes. My sweet father is 89 years young and has seen a lot in his lifetime, first and foremost taking care of his happy brood of 10 offspring! Phew....doesn't that just make you tired thinking of it! LOLOL He has been the best of the best!!! So consequently, I was busy last week at the hospital and not doing any crafting. Hubby, kiddos and I stole away over the weekend to clear our heads and start back a fresh week this week. My father is now in rehab and we are looking towards the future for his care. Not sure where it will be headed, but I know that God does! Keep him in your prayers my friends!
So all that being said, I WILL share what GLORIOUS, LOVELINESS, I do have on my desk!!! I have an AMAZING package from my beautiful overseas BFF Zsuzsa!!!! Woop, Woop!!! Zsuzsa and I have known each other a couple of years now (can you believe it) through our online art groups that we are a part of. She is just a precious, encouraging, inspirational, make me laugh out loud (LOL....hee hee), kind of friend. That seems like the best kind doesn't it????? Well, we have NEVER been paired up after all this time through various SWAPS that we have taken part in and so we just decided we'd swap because we want to!! So before I left for a couple of days this past weekend, my surprise came in the mail!! I tell you what, I couldn't wait to get in the house fast enough to open my package!! My daughter, who has heard all about this Zsuzsa person over and over, kept saying "hurry up mom, geez you are so slow!!!" LOLOL And I'm like...."don't rush me, I can't rip the package!!!" LOLOL Can you just imagine the scene???
Would you look at ALL THAT GORGEOUSNESS!!!!!!! The package itself was AMAZING, hence why I didn't want to be rushed! LOL, but the goodness inside was just yummy! Zsuzsa had featured some of this goodness on her blog not too long ago, where I have to admit, I was looking on with envy, and then low and behold it is now mine to behold!! Yay me, right???? Each ATC had it's own lovely envelope whereby, I believe, they were geli printed, just like the big envelope. The paint she used was so lovely that they almost felt like fabric! Just gorgeous! And then to top it off were the gorgeous ATC's inside!! I wish I could say that one was a favorite, BUT THEY WERE ALL FAVES!
Zsuzsa also made me a tag with the same gorgeous style and then take a gander at they beautiful card that she made as well! I have it displayed out where I can see it on my shelf because all that beautiful color with that "friendship" sentiment just plain makes me happy......can you see my HUGE grin from ear to ear?? Along with her homemade treats, Zsuzsa graciously gifted me with the cutest stamp set, that is oh so timely. I don't have tiny stamps per say, and I really needed these for some upcoming projects that I have slated on my desk!! In addition she had that gorgeous knapkin and digital prints that I can't wait to use on some projects!! Zsuzsa my wonderful friend, THANK YOU hardly seems adequate, but I do thank you from my heart! I love it ALL! Next thing on my agenda is to purchase some sleeves to put all my glorious ATC's in. I know some folks use baseball card sleeves to do so, so I will be headed to the Hobby Lobby before long to get the same!!!
You know, I LOVE how God blesses us with those who fill our lives with a purpose. We may not always know or understand, but God doesn't make mistakes and I believe "sets" people in our midst to bless us out of His great love for us! He knows our need before we do to fulfill His purpose and will for our lives! I don't take these things lightly and continue to be His grateful child! Thank you Father for your goodness and love for me!
I hope your Wednesday is fill with His abundant love!!
Zsuzsa is really talented isn't she. I also follow her blog. What a lovely surprise. I hope your father is feeling better soon. Sarah #32
ReplyDeleteYes she is Sarah!!! And a grand surprise for sure! Thank you for your thoughts on my father and thank you for stopping in! :)
DeleteA fantastic swap, you must be so pleased. Zsuzsa is so talented but then so are you because I have already seen the lovely tags you sent her. Have a great woyww, Angela x 17
ReplyDeleteOhhh Angela, aren't you the sweetest! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and stopping! Blessings to you!: )
DeleteFelicia, you and Zsuzsa are two very talentd ladies! How lovely that you did that swap, and you both shared what the other had sent. Lovely to read about it all. Thank you for such a lovely enthusiastic comment on my blog - you are such a blessing! You are very encouraging.
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Shoshi #39
Oh Shoshi, thank you SO much for YOUR kind encouraging words! I always love stopping in on your blog to see what you are up too and thanks for stopping in here! :)))))) Blessings for a GREAT day! :)
DeleteNice desk, super projects - Happy WOYWW
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Oh thanks Kathy, blessings to you! :)
DeleteHello Felicia. Yes I will agree with you that Zsuzsa is so talented and I do remember when she made those envelopes. Stunning and so generous happy mail from trully a kindred friend. Enjoy the goodies sent and that is a new beautiful stamp set to play with. Hope your father gets better soon as fathers are there family super hero all on there own. Have a wonderful week and thanks for visiting me earlier. Hugs ~Anne L#5
ReplyDeleteWhat a super sweet comment Anne! Thanks so much for stopping in on my blog! I love kindred spirits and she definitely is one of those! I can't wait to play with the goodies she sent for sure! Thanks you for the well wishes on my father, and I agree, he is a SUPER HERO! Blessings to you! :)
DeleteSuch a great treat at a great time. The items she gifted are beautiful. Prayers for your dad's PT. Dorlene #44
ReplyDeleteDorlene thank you so much for your prayers, I receive them for sure! Thank you for stopping by, many blessings to you! :)
DeleteWOW! You are truly blessed having a friend like her. :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous mail Art sent to you straight from the Heart.
Blessings and a Happy WOYWW
Sussie nr 47
INDEEEED Susan! She's a sweetheart, no doubt about that! Thank you so much for stopping by, have a FABULOUS weekend! :)
DeleteFelicia! What can I say? I'm sitting here with a huge grin on my face my heart overfilling with joy! I received your gorgeous, gorgeous tags on Friday - you must have received mine around the same time. How lucky is that? It's funny how we independently called each other "overseas BFF" - how is that for being on the same wavelength? Thank you so much for your beautiful friendship and for always brightening up my days!
ReplyDeleteWow, I didn't know you were one of 10 kids! That's a LOT of sisters and brothers! I can't even imagine what that would be like. Best wishes to your dad - may there be lots of happiness in store for him still. He's so lucky to have a caring daughter like you!
Well, my lovely pal, WE FINALLY DID IT!!! LOLOL I am so glad you liked my tags and goodies. I assure you, they all came with lots of "Overseas BFF" love, LOLOL! I got mine the same time you did, how cool is that??? And YOU brighten my day just the same, not to mention the wonderful laughter!!
DeleteYes ma'am, one of ten! It was quite the event growing up! ALWAYS something going on, I tell you! Some for better, some for worst...as you can imagine!:) But I would not have traded it for the world, we had such a wonderful life growing up and still enjoy gatherings together, just with A WHOLE LOT more people now with grands and great grands! LOLOL
Thank you for my wishes for my dear Papa! God's got this I know, but he's my Papa and it's always hard to see your loved one feeling ill! :)
Thank you again Zsuzsa such a wonderful blessing! :) hugs!
Oooh, another lucky lady - I've just seen all your beautiful tags on Zsuzsa's blog and now I'm seeing all her beautiful work on yours - what a lovely swap you two did and your styles really complement each other.
ReplyDeleteI hope your Dad's health improves, and I hope you have a good week,
Diana #21
Diana, thank you so much for your well wishes to my father! So kind! And thank you for your lovely comments on our art!! Its always such a pleasure swapping art to enjoy the style and creativity of others! Thank you so much for stopping in! Blessings to you!:)
DeleteI hope your dad's health improves. You are truly blessed to have such a great BFF! Mine only gives me a hard time! (Just kidding)
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Chris P #30
LOLOLOLOL!!!! I will be praying she/he changes! LOLOL Just kidding! Thanks for stopping in Chris! :) Blessings to you! :)
DeleteLucky lady - Zsuzsa is definitely a very talented artist!
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Morti @24
You are so lucky with all that yumminess, Susan's creations always blow my mind also. Wishing all the best for your father and wowza 1 of 10, never a dull moment then. Thx for your visit and till next week, hugs Vicky
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to get some fabulous post a good way to cheer oneself up when family are not on top form x
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my desk already
Kyla #18
What a gorgeous bundle from Zsuzsa. I was wondering, as you are good friends with Zsuzsa, whether you could let her know I can't comment on her Google+ blog although I can comment on yours and a few others without having to sign up to Google+. If she could email me I could reply that way but I can't even find an email on her google+ blog. Dare I say also that if you just do a reply to this comment on your blog I doubt I'll realise to look at it either, gosh this on-line world can be so confusing sometimes. Many thanks BJ#15
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful package you got from Zsuzsa - a person I have admired for a long time now - she has so much talent! Lucky you.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your father, hope he will be happy in his new abode and that his health improves.
Just out of hospital hence the lateness of my visit, forgive me please.
Hugs, Neet 10 xx
Hi Felicia! Thank you for visiting this week. Wow Zsusa is a fab person. She knew the person who would enjoy these treats the most and that they came from her generous heart. Beautiful pieces! Creative Blessings! Kelly #35
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to your dear father. 10 kids???!!! that is amazing! I have one lovely daughter, but can't imagine 10, I guess that's 10 times the love. What a wonderful parcel you received. I just love Zsuzsa'a work, she is not only so talented and creative, but so sweet too! Thanks for sharing
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