This card is for Mr. Black, who is going through a rough patch. He is a car aficionado, and I've had this IO stamp for AGES, so it seemed like a good match. Growing up on a dairy farm, trucks like this were common. Rusted to the bone but more dependable than any car I've owned in my life!! Even though I might have to pop the clutch to get it started (while being towed along by a tractor) and learning to shift 'three on a tree' was significantly more complicated than 'four on the floor', (though not as ruinous to our culture as the evil automatic) it makes me pine for days past. I'm pretty sure Mr. Black feels the same way. Inside, there's a "Wishing you a speedy recovery...Get Well Soon!" which I HOPE qualifies for an uplifting message. If that doesn't cut it, here's what I wrote: "While we don't know each other, I understand a lot of what you're going through with your health issues. But remember, old trucks may get rusty, but they're more useful and dependable than ANY of today's models! So know that, despite the hard days, you are more valuable and necessary to those who love you, with each passing day!"
I hope it helps.
Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 GMT Views: 2762
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Wed, Jul 16, 2014 @ 1:52 AM
Just when I thought your rusty truck and wonderful scene couldn't get any better, I read your message to Mr. Black. Oh Miss Carmen you are the perfect package!!
------------------------------ Susie
Please don't take your organs to heaven - heaven knows we need them here.
Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28870
Wed, Jul 16, 2014 @ 6:17 AM
What a BEAUTIFUL message you've written to Larry. I know he will cherish those words. Your image and truck is awesome! I remember trucks looking like that too!
------------------------------ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131604
Wed, Jul 16, 2014 @ 7:55 AM
Wow, Carmen - your colouring on this is amazing. That rust looks so real. Funny, we were just having a discussion about rust (and automatics vs shift) when I met someone from SCS last week. What a great, heart-warming message, too.
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Registered: October 19, 2004 Location: Warsaw, MO Posts: 16991
Wed, Jul 16, 2014 @ 8:13 AM
You do have a way of encouraging people right where they need it - I still treasure your words to me when we were moving and in such a crazy transition.
Love this image, and the spirit of your card. Hope it will bless Mr. Black.
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50512
Wed, Jul 16, 2014 @ 11:19 AM
This rusty truck is just perfect..I know what you mean about the oldies but goodies being the best models ;) And your message is wonderful..you really have a way with words and those will certainly mean a lot to Larry.
Registered: August 13, 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 5508
Wed, Jul 16, 2014 @ 1:29 PM
Fantastic! My Dad had a truck much like this so it will mean a lot to him. You really have a gift for saying the right things to lift up a person. Such a beautiful colouring job and altogether awesome card. Thank you so much for taking the time to make a card. TFS
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