Days 8 - 14 are in the house !

Sooo excited that I have been able to keep this challenge up. It hasn't been easy and I've had to 'find' time to make it happen but my goal and my journal are looking good - one more week to go!

Day 9 - LOVE - Just feeling of so grateful for the love in my life. I have always felt loved. My parents showed me what real love and commitment where. I was told not to expect the knight in shining armour. But what I was sent was so much more. A wonderful soul mate, three remarkable and loveable children and loyal and compassionate friends = love.

Day 10 - SWEET - I just love all the sweet things of life. Beautiful, delicious, inspiritng things that touch my heart and make my soul soar. Spent the day today surrounded by such things, fills me up and sets my steps on a new and exciting and inspired path each time. Just love my sweet life.

Day 11 - BLESSED - To say that life was a little tough right now would be an understatement, but still everyday I find some way to count my blessings. I know that I am blessed because I have a loving Father in Heaven who not only watches over me but also sends me little miracles that cause me once again to pause and whisper my thanks. Staying positive has always been such an important thing for me. Most days slip by with ease but some find me lost, it is in those moment that my blessings matter most.

Day 12 - BIG - I am guilty of not dreaming and not aiming high enough. I have to learn to think Big, to give myself permission to really dream. I am who I am for a reason. I can do anything I determine to do. I must not shrink from this but turn those big thoughts into big actions and realise fantastic results.

Day 13 - SMILE - Life really is too short to do anything but. Happiness really is catching.

Day 14 - PEACE - Sharing the Gospel with my family and friends gives me so much peace. A humble priesthood holder inthe home and loving church leaders give me comfot and joy and that peaceful feeling that I love.

Inspirational Day

Spent a wonderful day at the Melbourne International Flower Show. Just so much fun and beauty and inspiraiton all around. Went with a group of fabulous ladies from church and had lots of laughs along the way as well. So my word for today was "sweet" because I just love all the sweet things of life.

Here are my pages from For Keeps this month. Was pleased with both of these but loved these pictures of my Abigail.

Have a wonderful night all and until then -
may your news be good news
dj

First 8 of 21 !

OK - here is the cover and first 8 days of my art / word journal. How did that happen - am I a day ahead?

Day 1 - FIRST : steps, just a little begginging. The goal - make art, my art, my own, things that are me.

Day 2 - RARE : yes, this is me a rare picture of me taken by my firnd Ange - thanks Ange for this rare glimpse.

Day 3 - NEW : Love this word - new - can mean so much. To me it means hope and endless possblities. It means I can give myself the chance to start afresh.

Day 4 - BEAUTIFUL : my babies smiles, my husbands strength, my parents love of the Lord. So much to call Beautiful. I just love this word and love the beauty I find in each day. Today it was the cool evening air and the magnificient clouds this morning - So blessed.


Day 5 - JOY : My Abigail is the most joyful person I know, never grumpy or cross or bothered. She has always been our little ray of sunshine. Her little giggle has lately grown into a hearty laugh. She loves life and loves hapiness and we love her!

Day 6 - HERITAGE : For some reason this had to be my word today. I think because I needed extra strength and courage. I have a treasured heritage, one full of trials and heartache and triumph. I hope my children will one day feel the same.

Day 7 - GENTLE : My Taylor may be all boy, but he is the most gentle soul I know. Animals, people, friends, and especially family get to experience his gentle ways. What other 10 year old boy would help his little sister clean her room because he knows Mum is on the war path? I know that he will have this quality for life - I'm so proud.

Day 8 - FRIEND : This man has been my best friend now for many years. I could no live without his wonderful love and support and his remarkable character. Many girlfriends come and go and we have many friends together. But his loyalty is the one I value the most.

So that is it - very simple and very scrappy and not so artistic but this is all I can manage at this point in time. I am getting it done and that is what I am most pleased about. I have also kept my goal going which is even harder but sooo worth it. So my next 21 challenge (and yes, I'm in again), I will make a real art attack of it. But I'm happy with this little slice of me for now!

May your news be good news.
dj