Blissful Blue

Here's a new kit available at Crafty Scraps Chat under the Creative Team Challenge section.
Blissful Blue is the first in my new color series. It's available in two parts at Crafty Scraps Chat. You can download part 1 immediately. If you post a layout, then you will receive the links for part 2.
Michelle has MANY items posted on her forum.....all for FREE! Stop by and take a look.

3 minute Investment

This week, it was confirmed that I'll have surgery number 8 on my back. As far as surgeries go, this should be a "minor" one. I sent an email to some people who have been praying for me with the date and time.
It was amazing how encouraging several of the responding emails have been. None have been very long, or profound...just simple statements of support and more prayers. Or even people saying how I've encouraged them with my attitude through all this.
I'm amazed how a note or email can lift one's spirit. Yet, I put off sending a note, because I think I'm too busy, or I don't know what to say. Personally, it's not how long the message is or what is actually said....but rather the person thought enough and took the time to send me a note.
Today I timed how long it took to write an address on an envelope and sign a card...the entire action...including the stamp and sealing the envelope....took less than 3 minutes! Yes. LESS than 3 minutes. Do I know someone who is worth just 3 minutes of my time? I know many who I'm sure would enjoy receiving a card from me. So, I think after I post this blog, I'm going to spend 15 minutes and send out some cards. Maybe, I'll start spending 10 or 15 every day to send a card to write an email to someone.
I'd say that 3 minutes of my time to encourage someone is a wise investment with a return even Wall Street can't beat!

Creating a positive day for yourself, is so easy if you create a positive day for someone else!

Brother kit

NEWEST KIT!

Available at http://www.craftyscrapschat.com/under the Creative Team Section. 

If you post a layout created with Brothers Kit Part One, you receive the link for Part TWO! Both are free! 

Create a positive day and create a layout honoring a brother (relative or friend) in your life!

New Kit!

Here is a glimpse of my new kit. Available at http://www.craftyscrapschat.com/. Look under the CT Challenges. You can download Sisters Part 1 and a set of Papers for free. Then if you post a layout, you will get Part 2 and more Papers again for free! Can't beat that!  Happy Scrapping!

Out of Control

In a situation when things are out of my control, do I just give up and let things happen? Or even when things seem out of my control, do I still have some element of control?

What can I control? my reactions, my emotions, and my thoughts. What I can't control? others or how things happen around me. Even in the midst of what may look like chaos, I have some control and personal responsibility.

Blaming situations or what has happened in the past, are not legitimate reasons to continue negative or harmful thoughts or actions. I can't change the past, but I CAN change the here and now.

There are somethings which I can't control. But there are PLENTY of things which I have full control. It's up to me to make wise decisions and use my control to the best of my ability. 

Positive choices will create positive outcomes! Making a choice to react positive in the midst of chaos will have a positive impact on your life and the lives around you. It's a choice. Make the right one.