Today's challenge is already posted and I have a card....it's a GREAT day in more ways than one.
Love this old stamp set using one of my favorite color combinations (anything with black). Used to hate ribbon until I started using the bow easy but this one was without the bow easy so was my least favorite embellishment. Newest tool is the piercing pad. You can see this challenge here: Forums at Splitcoaststampers
I am posting this early so more people can see and read my information. I want to thank all of you for your kind comments and prayers for my son, Todd. This was about the worst week I have ever had. Teri, Todd's wife, called me early Tuesday morning while I was on the phone with my sister. I didn't take the call because I did not know who it was and was talking to my sis long distance. When I got beeped again in a few seconds, I knew something was up so I tried to take the call but did not go through. On my way upstairs to get my mobile phone to see who was trying to get in touch with me, the phone rang again. It was Teri telling me my son was in the hospital with chest pains and that they had given him nitroglycerin to ease the pain. When I arrived at the hospital, the doctor came in with the results of the CAT scan since they were checking him for a blood clot in his lung. She told in us in a very kind way that this was one of those rare instances when they are looking for something but find something else. No blood clot but a fairly large mass that was surrounding his thoracic vein. She said she was sure it was not cancer but needed to be looked at right away. Next doctor (heart) said he was waiting on the stress test because this find was way more important than his heart...what a bedside manner he had!!! The internal medicine surgeon said very difficult area to get a biopsy and in the process his lung could collapse. When this doctor was leaving later in the day, I was outside having one of my many crying spells I did not want my son to see and he stopped and told me there was a 60/40 percent chance it was cancer but to hold onto the 40 percent since he never had smoked!!! Anyone who knows me at all, can only image what this did to me. I went back to say goodnight to my son and drove home crying all the way so I could get him on my church's prayer chain right away. We have very good prayer warriors. I also was consoled by my sister and Anne Ryan by phone and the relief of being able to get it out and cry with someone helped so much. I did not spend much time on SCS because I could not even think but did notice several comments from you wonderful crafters sending prayers and thoughts my way. I am truly grateful to all of you for this. The next morning, the worse news possible came from the doctor who was going after the biopsy. He said he was sure it was inside the vein and he would have to go through his artery in his neck to get enough to biopsy and it was a very delicate procedure which could result in bleeding inside. He scared my son so much minutes before taking him in for the procedure and I was not happy with the doctor at that moment. He also said that if it was cancer, it would be a major operation to remove it. This was devastating news. One hour later, Todd was returned to his room....smiling!!! He said the dye did not highlight any mass. They took another CAT scan and the other tests and it was gone. The doctors had no explanation other than the vein had a bulge at the bottom. I am claiming this as a miracle from God and that the bulge is where the mass was removed and it just hadn't straightened out yet. I am sorry this is so long but it was a lot easier to put it into one message for all to see. God is good. Prayers were answered.
Hugs to all of you!!!!!
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009 GMT Views: 2868
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Thu, Sep 10, 2009 @ 9:03 PM
What a wonderful testimony to your faith, sput. I am overwhelmed with this card. Wow, I must admit, all kidding aside, you are one astounding colorer! The coloring on this is just truly exquisite. Such a really beautiful and strikingly gorgeous card this is. is this what you do under stress?
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Registered: February 12, 2007 Location: Aurora, Colorado Posts: 13642
Thu, Sep 10, 2009 @ 9:09 PM
Under stress this would have been a big mess. We will have to talk about my job interview today sometime. I had this card in a box of cards I have already made when I had more time just hoping it will fit into a challenge.
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Registered: April 4, 2008 Location: Sahuarita, Arizona originally from New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 18436
Thu, Sep 10, 2009 @ 9:15 PM
What a gorgeous card. Love your watercolouring and the paper piercing. I am so happy that things turned out well for your family and that your son in returning back to good health. God is good......
Registered: August 29, 2007 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Canada Posts: 20999
Thu, Sep 10, 2009 @ 9:19 PM
I so gald to read that your son will be alright. I almost lost mine last year so I know what you went through. Blessings for you and your son and I will say prayers of thanks tonight.
BTW, your card is beautiful. Probably the best coloring I've seen on this image.
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Thu, Sep 10, 2009 @ 9:20 PM
Well Sis, I have to agree with Miss Anne Ryan. This is colored so very well! Obviously, re-inkers are your favorite chose of coloring medium. This card is drop dead gorgeous. I love this older stamp. I just came across it today while looking for another stamp, that I did not find. Note to self, get more organized.
Now about Todd, I am just over the top happy that this whole ordeal turned out the way it did. I still can not believe it, but so glad he his fine! Now get some rest and go find some more cards for the challenges you missed! lol Just kidding. Luv ya! TFS :0)
------------------------------ Cathy B aka: Mutnik ....or is it Nutmeg?! I get so confused!
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Wow! I was going to say this was SUCH A BEAUTIFUL CARD but... seems the story is far more brilliant and glorious! Good for you all and may God keep you healthy!!!!!
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Thu, Sep 10, 2009 @ 9:59 PM
Oh, yikes, I am so sorry I actually forgot about your interview. I should have called but in between cards (breaks), I was actually working today. I know, it's hard to believe, but I really was. Email me to let me know how this went, okay?
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Former DT Dolce Designs, Rubbernecker, StampItCrazy,
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Thu, Sep 10, 2009 @ 10:17 PM
Beautiful card! And wow, what a week you've had! So glad to learn that things have turned out well for your son. Hugs and prayers - thinking about you and your family. Thanks for sharing your story with us...
------------------------------ Heather ...... My Gallery You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late." Ralph Waldo Emerson Founding Member of the Punchkateerz - "You don't have to be crazy to be one of us, but it sure helps."