Funny title, isn’t it?
Someone special sent me a little somethin’ somethin’ in the mail, and it came today.
Even the envelope was beautiful. (I simply must learn calligraphy someday!)
The gift was wrapped in pretty tissue and tied with a ribbon.
She gave me a beautifully handmade heart with the word HOPE on it, all done with the sweetest details; crazy stitch, ribbons, and beads galore!
And, a coffee cozy made from cherry fabric!
I looked at it and grabbed the nearest child (it was Jacob) to show him the creativity and love this person displayed. (It’s always good to use these situations to inspire the kids to good works and creativity, too.)
I’ve been crying happy tears today. The first time was when I was watching the news about those massive tornados. There was a college campus in which 51 students were injured~but, not one death. Guess Who the student they interviewed publicly gave the credit/glory to? Yes, she, a cute young college girl, gave the glory to GOD. . . . and she said it was because of prayers that no one died. I just thought that was so beautiful!
The second time I cried happy tears was when I opened this gift from Dawn.
Hope is my word of the year.
“My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name.
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand–all other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.”
~hymn by Edward Mote
Thanks for the beautiful reminder of hope!
Good to be Home 
Great quote. Hope is such a good thing.
David
I absolutely love that song ~
ditto fwren and shanda! what a precious thing for this person to have sent to you. you are a special lady and your blog is very inspiring to others, especially young mothers! 🙂
Dawn is a treasure to everyone who knows her! She is so gifted!
LOVELY!!!!
What a creative gift! We all need a little hope. Thank you for your prayers, I will let you know how it turns out when we find out. Love, Melissa
How sweet! I’m glad that brightened your day.
That is so cool. You bless others and they bless you so how God intended it.
That’s such a thoughtful gift! Dawn is very talented, and I’m glad she was able to make your day!
Isn’t it amazing how the Lord uses our friends to remind us of Him! HOPE…it keeps us going. Beautiful gifts…gifted friend.
that is just the sweetes thing! I’m curious about the cherry thing, how it works?
yes, isn’t it so sad about all the deaths and destruction from the storms….but praise God, it could have been many more
Hope is a very good word! I also love that old hymn. Aren’t we blessed to be on the solid Rock?!
Its so wonderful to have the HOPE that only God can give us as His children! Love, Lish
SHANDA…(yes, I know I’m yelling, but just imagine that it’s me squealing in delight rather than hollering at you!!!) “Hope” is my word for this year too!!! After the last year we had with Isaac, and his being in the hospital for the whole month of June, I was so depressed. I realized I had no hope he would get better, or survive, and that I had no promise it wouldn’t happen again.
The Lord had to convince me it was ok to have hope again without the promise that things would get any better, and even if we did end up back at the hospital or worse. I had to decide that even IF we saw worse things happen to us, I just had to believe God would make it all ok for me.
Then one day I realized THAT is hope! Knowing that no matter WHAT happens, it’ll be “ok” for me because of my God.
So happy to have you as a “word of the year” friend!!!
I too love that hymn. And your Dawn reminds me very much of a Dawn I know…. even the handwriting
Friends are such a gift.
What giftedness to be able to do this! But then you are a gift to all of us! And we love you. blessings always friend! and love in SC
Lovely gift!
What a beautiful package! So feminine! I’m glad someone blessed you – you deserve it!
I thingk that heart is so creatively made!