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WELCOME TO TEAPOT TUESDAY MMTPT292 & THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING TEAPARTY for March 4, 2014
Five Companions
Hi Ladies, I hope you are all recuperated from our fun filled trip to NYC. This week's tea party is a bit somber. Our honoree is a Korean Christian who has been diagnosed with a grade 4 gliosarcoma (a rare & aggressive brain tumor). The doctors say she has a few months to live. Her favorite things are: flower prints and Korean paper folding.
To honor her Korean heritage I chose this sijo. The sijo (Korean 시조, pronounced SHEE-jo) is a traditional three-line Korean poetic form.
You ask how many friends I have?
Water and stone, bamboo and pine.
The moon rising over the eastern hill is a joyful comrade. Besides these five companions, what other pleasure should I ask?...Yon Son-do (1587-1671)
CHALLENGE TRANSLATION: Bring flowers, nature and, if possible, Scripture.
EXTRA POINTS FOR EXTRA DESSERT (EPED): Bring Asian inspired cards.
Instead of cookies, we will be feasting on traditional Korean desserts. I love the chrysanthemum. I had the opportunity to try these works of art when my friend hosted an 8th grade Korean student for a semester. He wasn't eating the desserts he brought which were even more intricate than those pictured here. When I asked him why he did not want some, he said, "these are not for children". I asked, "Why not?" He said, "Too expensive." I put a piece on his plate and he smiled. Food and sharing such a universal language.
DESTINATION STATION:
This week our destination is Leesville, LA
If you would like a destination for your card this week, how about sending it to Wha Ok Nam brought to our attention by txcrafter60. Here is a link to Melissa's gallery.
If you would like an address for your card, see post #397 in the destination station
Please remember that just because you participate in a Teapot Tuesday challenge that is combined with a card drive request, it does not mean that you are REQUIRED to send your cards. It is totally 100% voluntary!
Be sure to you use KEYWORD MMTPT292 in your upload and post a comment here so we can all see your card!
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If you are confused about these challenges, see the first sticky post of this thread for more information. There is also a directory of individual challenges.
I tried uploading my card twice last night and didnt work so trying again now. Was early in morning maybe half asleep. HERE is my Lotus flower for WHA OK
__________________ We as people are raindrops of colorful ink , falling down Crisp and Clear, each a different shade more vibrant then the last, but once we realize at the bottom of an endless abyss we all fall into the same inkpot forming one color, only then can we come together as one My son.
I am so honored at all of the beautiful cards going to my friend's mom, Wha. Thank you all so much. Work dragged by so slow today because I was anxious to play in my craft room! Here is my card for friend Jane & her mom!
__________________ Robin ~My Growing Gallery~ Proud Fan Club Member FS324 and Tuesday Teapotter Life is about choices. Choose to live each day to its fullest.
__________________ My Blog- Trusting in the Lord for Everything Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight. My Stampin' Up WebsiteMy Gallery, BRAK New Member Mentor. New Grandmother to Mia Lou. 1st Grandchild.
MMTPT292 Green Bamboo
Better late than never! I didn't even manage to fit the sketch challenge in this week.
Wonderful photos, Fran, and a lovely write-up too.
Hey fellow Teapotters. I heard from my friend. She was thrilled to receive all of the beautiful cards. She asked me to pass along her thanks to each of you for thinking of them & showering them with cards. And i would like to add my thanks for helping to lift their spirits. You ladies are the best!
MMTPT292~March 4, 2013~ Five Companions
