Rita's Christmas RAK

THANK YOU RITA http://ritaslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-raks.html
FOR THE AWESOME CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!



You truly have spoiled me for sure! I'm so glad we met thru Jen's BRAK Club http://expressivelyme.blogspot.com/2007/08/new-element-birthday-rak-club.html
and not to mention you also know my upline, Dawn Griffith, http://www.dawnsstampingthoughts.net/2009/12/big-shot-flower-brooch-video.html
who featured you on her blog too! My, oh my you are so famous! And, to think I have your autographs. YAHOO!

Love all bunches!

C.A.R.E.

When Someone is Hurting, C.A.R.E.
Connect - When someone is hurting, we often don't know what to say or do. But even simply expressing, "I'm sorry and I care about you," can make a tremendous difference.
Accept - When we try to help someone, it's easy to direct their emotions or give advice. But emotions need to be shared openly. You'll be a blessing by providing a safe place to grieve.
Respond - While it is important to take action. What you do can be practical (like providing a meal) or symbolic (like sharing a thoughtful gift).
Extend - People are flooded with attention when a loss first occurs, but support usually decreases over time. By remembering and continuing to reach out, you can bring comfort and healing.


You Can, Because He Can
You can ask the Lord
because He will not give you a wrong answer.
You can wait upon the Lord
because His timing is always perfect.
You can trust in the Lord
because He makes no mistakes.
You can hope in the Lord
because He holds your future.
You can rest in the Lord
because He is in control of your life.
You can lean upon the Lord
because He is completely faithful.


I know that You can do everything, And that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You. Job 42:2 NKJV

Pint Size Heroes

My daughter's elementary school is having their annual Pint Size Hero Blood Drive.

Peck Elementary School
Friday, January 22nd
3pm - 8:45pm

The Pint Size Hero program is a community service project developed by the American Red Cross to introduce children to the importance of donating blood. Th program encourages students to invite parents, guardians and other adults to give blood on their behalf.

*Each student who invites an adult to come to donate will be recognized as a Pint Size Hero and will receive an American Red Cross thank you gift and/or certificate.

*If a parent has more than one child in the school, each student will be recognized.

*Registration Deadline is Monday, January 11th.

Tomorrow's life-saving blood donations will be made by today's children who are taught the importance of blood donation. Please consider donating blood to help your student and help save a life. To donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health and provide a valid photo ID upon donation. If you have any questions regarding the blood drive, please contact your blood drive coordinator at 586-510-2600 (Jamila Wilson, Donor Recruitment Representative).

So far, Alayna has 4 people on the sign up sheet, but if you are interested, just shoot me an email and I can give you the info for her to get credit.

This program was what got me started donating and so far, I've donated over 2 gallons of blood in 3 years, 21 pints and am only 2 pints away from earning my 3rd gallon pin! YAHOO!

Heart Treat Cups

Just in time for Valentine's Day, our new Heart Treat Cups coordinate perfectly with the Sweetheart stamp set and the Full Heart punch. Talk to your customers today about these fun products and start booking your Valentine's-themed workshops!

Important Information

•Heart Treat Cups (#120435) and the coordinating Sweetheart stamp set (#120415) will be available for purchase by demonstrators and customers on January 5, 2010.
•While this is not a limited-time offer, we are not certain how long the initial inventory (earmarked for Valentine's Day) will remain in stock. It is possible that the Heart Treat Cups may be backordered for a short time prior to Valentine's Day.
•The coordinating Sweet Treat Padded Envelopes (#116802) and the Full Heart punch (#113693) are available for purchase now.

1st Annual SAB Club 2010 Members

Finally made it to the dr after being sick for the past 2 weeks. He confirmed bronchitus just like I thought and gave me 2 prescriptions. Lungs were clear so no phemonia, Thank God!

I'D ALSO LIKE TO THANK EVERYBODY FOR THEIR WELL WISHES AND CONCERNS, I APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU!

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1st Annual SAB Club Members for 2010 are:

Risa @ http://malieta-lifessimplepleasures.blogspot.com
Carol
Darlene

And, drumroll please......................................................
January's hostess randomly drawn by my daughter Alayna is
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< C A R O L >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Thanks Girls! I look forward to starting off the new year w/all of YOU!

A Different Kind of Hope

It's Okay to Not Be Okay
By His wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 NIV

We think that we have to take what's broken and make it perfect again. God thinks in an entirely different way. He took what was perfect (His Son) and through His brokenness brought us healing.

Because of this, our brokenness can bring healing to others too. And in the process, it can also heal us. You are loved just as you are - brokenness and all.



A Different Kind of Hope
Hope is a Journey
Suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. Romans 5:3-4 NIV

It seems hope should be first on the list. But instead it's the culmination of our hearts taking a thousand little steps of faith. Real hope meets us where we expect it least and need it most. So if life seems hard right now and you wonder how much longer you can go on, take heart...hope is already on the way.

2010 Sale-A-Bration Club

Consider this your lucky day and a special invitation from me to join:

3 Members
3 Months (Jan, Feb, Mar)
3 FREE Sale-A-Bration Products!

Join my new 2010 Sale-A-Bration Club & get in on the fun! The club will run from January 15th thru March 15th 2010.

This club will have 3 members. The cost is $58.00 per month per member. Each member will get to pick $50 in merchandse from any of the current catalogs, PLUS when it is YOUR hostess month in addition to your $50 in goodies you will also get:

3 FREE Sale-A-Bration Products (you pick) $50.00 value
Choice of Level 1 Hostess Item
$15.00 in FREE Merchandise




Bear in mind, Sale-A-Bration comes only ONCE to kick off the New Year! This is a fantastic opportunity to get tons of SU stamping supplies for a small investment and you won't break the bank! Just think of it as a triple play bundled all together.

Members must commit to the entire 3 months.
Payment is due to me by the 15th of each month.

Interested?
Post a comment or email me @ ctbigreddog66@aol.com

Deadline to sign up (groups of 3) is January 4, 2010.