I am rarely at a loss for words. This post is the exception. A few weeks back, I received an email from Di at
Pixie’s Crafty Workshop. She said when she got a Christmas card returned, she decided to do some investigating and found that we had lost our home in the Camp Fire in California on November 8
th of 2018. She said that explained why she had not gotten a Christmas card in 2018 or 2019. She and I have been emailing a lot lately, Di asked if there was anything in particular, she could help me find. I told her one of the items I really missed was a Memory Box die named Piano Border. I told her it was retired and I had searched and given up on ever finding it. Well in Di fashion, she went to work and was able to locate the die. I will let her tell you the story of the search. But that’s not all. Di, again in Di fashion, put out the word that a fellow crafter could use help, and that help is coming daily! One of the gals, Donna W stated in a card what a great idea Di had to have a “craft shower”. And I have been showered with so many beautiful things. I am so very blessed. Thank You!
The photo I attached doesn't tell the story of the beauty within those drawers, that will come hopefully next week. But for now, I had to purchase two three drawer carts and honestly, I need to purchase another. Thank You!
Words do not and could never explain how blessed, how loved I am feeling, and how honored I am to have been entrusted with treasures from your craft rooms. I will tell you I have not colored in two years. But the rubber stamps have me coloring again, and I am reminded of the peace that comes over me when I put color to stamps. I will share coloring soon. I’ve received sets of cards to inspire, but also to give me a start on building my card reserve. Thank You!
Now on to Di. For years I hopped in and out of the playground. Di has a way of letting all of us feel like kids again and a place for us to get into blog trouble, without the police having to be called. Well, I guess when a few snuck under the gates, maybe the blog police should have been called….anyway, Di has always offered we paper crafters a place to show what we’ve created, to share things in our daily lives, to learn from others and to make new friends that we may never ever physically meet, but friends in every sense of the word. Di makes the world a smaller, happier place. A place we can feel safe and part of a community. The outpouring of love I’ve received directly reflects back to the love we all have for this wonderful woman. I honestly believe every item that has come my way carries with it the love that crafter has for Di. Every item is a testament to the love we all have for her. Di, I am picturing myself standing beside all the playground friends as we raise our glasses to you. You are an amazing woman and much loved by all of us. You have given us community and I know we are all thankful. Di, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you. And to everyone in the playground, I say you have renewed my love of all things paper and have warmed and blessed me with your generosity and caring. Now…lets run to the swings and play the day away. Di. Thank You!
I want everyone who shared treasures with me to know that I will be offering items to Cathy, Cat, Virginia, Mary Jane and Rita. They too lost everything and though some will not return to paper crafting, I want those that will to enjoy some of the items shared. Thank You!
Before closing, I want to tell you of a mini-album I received from Gail S. The album is very sweet, the back cover had a quote that I now use whenever I’m feeling the loss of the closeness of friends and neighbors. The quote says, “Don’t look back. You aren’t going that way.” I truly believe I am moving forward. I’m sure my children will be happy to hear this. I think they weren't sure this would ever happen! So thank you all for helping bring me to the here and now!
I need to add one more note: I'm having a problem posting comments on your blog pages and also on my own. My daughter will be here in 2 weeks and we will continue working on the problem. If anyone else has ever had this problem....please share how you fixed it.. I can post a new post on my blog, and there are two blogs I've been able to comment on, but as for every other blog, nothing happens. Email me please if you think of a fix. If I can't find one, I may have to start all over again...I hope this doesn't happen!
Again, I thank each and everyone who sent cards, words of encouragement, and treasures. I will be forever thankful.
I'm hoping to enter this week's challenge at Pixie's Crafty Workshop ...I guess I best get creating!
Hugs and love from Me to You!
Mary Mac AKA: Glitter Grammy
