The Piano (Life is a Song)

Glad that one's over!!

So I've been working very intensely on my first homework assignment for painting this past week. Like, literally... I've been in the studio nearly every night since Monday the 2nd trying to get this painting done. It's not due until next Monday, but I have a really, REALLY busy weekend starting tomorrow and no time to finish it, so it had to be done TONIGHT. And.....



TA-DA! IT IS FINISHED!



Sorry for the weird angle, but you get the point.

I've also started to get back into the crafty mood! My art classes sap a lot of creative energy out of me, and so by the time I get back to my room from finishing projects in the studios, I don't feel like doing anything else.
But I made these Warm Fuzzies over the weekend. :) I leave you with some pics of the ones that I made. They were made for a few of my sisters in SAI. The story of Warm Fuzzies is a story we pass on around the Chapter, and it helps to remind each other that we're thinking about each other by passing on these Warm Fuzzies. It's a sweet and simple reminder that, no matter how awful the day or week, you're never alone. :) If you want to read the story that goes behind them, Google "A Warm Fuzzy Tale."

Love, love, love

Like my awesome friend Elaine has said many times (and I totally agree)...... I love Valentine's Day. I love pink, and pink is definitely a very BIG color for Valentine's! HOORAY!
The Internet is absolutely SWARMING with awesome Valentine's craft ideas, but this is my favorite one so far. I found it on Martha Stewart. Check it out because it's sweet and easy, and a lot cheaper than stained glass!

A time for weeping and sorrow

A couple or so weeks ago, on one of the blogs that I follow, I was introduced to this gorgeous baby girl.



Her name is Cora, and she was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer just two weeks ago.
I read all the entries and checked every day and became really involved with Cora and her family's story. Through all of the ups and downs, they remained so faithful. What a great testimony.




Cora passed away this morning.



Heartbroken doesn't even begin to cover it. No, I don't know this family personally, but my heart and prayers go out to them now. I can't even imagine what it must be like to be in their shoes.
But their unfailing faith is so very inspirational, and there are thousands, THOUSANDS of people lifting them up in prayer tonight. THAT is AMAZING, and it's the way that we as a body of believers should be.
If you're interested, you can read their blog here.
And here is a link to a song that was written just for her.

Ecclesiastes 3

A Time for Everything

1 There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven:

2 a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,

3 a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,

4 a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,

5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain,

6 a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,

7 a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,

8 a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.

Inspirational thoughts for the day

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