Today I was tickled to take a trip to Kathyville , and what beautiful things I saw! Kathy, I celebrate your talent and your heart today, and thank you for the inspiration you bring everyday (not to mention the humor).
I chose Cowgirls Rule, because I was drawn to the image, but needed a sympathy card, and loved Kathy's layout. I changed the images and colors, but kept her basic design.
The Scripture is from ODBD, and made me smile to think of the Father's shelter in the hard times. I used to quilt, and added the texture to the long panel, and framed it using the Kokirose wandering stitch, hoping my friend would feel the comfort of a quilt in God's Word. Remembering this poem, and I smiled to wonder if Blue is even more beautiful on the other side.
GodÂ’s Tapestry
Trials and tribulation in this life, is mentioned to us by Jesus Christ,
Bringing to us pain in many ways, as we live out these earthly days.
Reasons for many we donÂ’t know; purpose in Glory God will show,
How our trials were used by God, upon the temporal paths we trod.
For all of our lives is a tapestry, weaved in Glory where all will see,
But from this darkened underside, from all of our eyes it does hide.
We just see the darker threads, weaving throughout our life instead.
And through all the pain and sorrow, we look to a brighter tomorrow.
Through the sometimes dark fray, GodÂ’s Mercies are new each day,
And we have assurance in The Lord; by who our trial is not ignored.
For Christ suffered, like you and I, but to the point where He did die.
Christ died for us, thereÂ’s no denial, and God can help us in our trial.
Though Christ died for you and me, He reigns in Heaven for Eternity.
This worldÂ’s not at all like the one, being prepared for us by The Son.
When ChristÂ’s Glory is revealed, all believers will be perfectly healed,
Totally free of our besetting sin, with a perfect heart when we enter in.
Every eye, now above will see, The LordÂ’s Glorious Eternal Tapestry,
Looking down the corridor of time, weÂ’ll now see life with GodÂ’s mind.
WeÂ’ll see how our lives were weaved, with others who also believed,
When we see all Christ has done, through the Tapestry of GodÂ’s Son.
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83875
Sat, Feb 25, 2012 @ 3:40 AM
Wow! What a powerful message and a powerful card! That Bob Gotti is/was a smart man! What a wonderful expression of love for the Father. Your card is a perfect representation of the poem. You sure know how to bring a tear to the eye with your messages and your creations - that takes talent. This is a very special sympathy card my friend - one that will seriously bring some comfort. Hugz and LYMIMIMIMI!
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
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Sun, Mar 11, 2012 @ 12:06 PM
How beautiful, Pat! This was my dad's favorite verse and we featured it during his funeral. Oh, that I'd been making cards then...how he would have enjoyed a card like this!
Thanks for blessing me with such a fond memory of my dad, just as I'm sure you blessed the recipient with your loving talent.
Blessings,
Kathy
------------------------------ "Be Still and Know That I Am God" Ps. 46:10