Apr 15 2010
Stamp Simply #135 – A Color Challenge & Prayer Request
I’m writing this early Thursday morning and posting now as my internal blog clock to prepost is totally out of whack. My Dad has been very ill and hospitalized. He was transferred last night to Marquette, so that’s where I’m spending the day today. He has very serious heart issues going on and I would ask for your prayers. His defibrillator went off and shocked him somewhere in the area of 40 – 50 times in a 3 hour period yesterday afternoon. Things then settled down and we are all praying for better news today. Thank you for any prayers you can offer.
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A COLOR CHALLENGE— Colors — my FAV!!! I have been seeing this color combo popping up here and there and to my recollection I’ve only used these colors together once, a couple years back, and I am SO ready to put them together again. Here they are: Any shades of Purples, Lavenders, Browns, Ivory. And here’s an inspiration photo to help get those colorful creative juices flowing:
What a fun stack of pillows! Photo from Trend Director. Can’t WAIT to see what you all do!!!
Remember to use Mr. Linky below!
Anyone is welcome and invited to play! SCS Keyword is ssnotime135 for those who upload at SCS. There is no time limit. You can play this challenge anytime at all. The point is to keep it simple, quick and have fun!!!
Please link back here using Mr. Linky below.
Check out the samples tonight on the blogs of the Stamp Simply Challenge designers:
Teresa Kline: Enjoy the VA Sunshine – April Guest Designer
Deb Neerman: Paper, Ink, Scissors & Stamps
Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits
Jennifer Buck: The Buck Stamps Here
Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat
Tammy Hershberger: Stamp Happy (Tammy is taking a break this month)
Janine Orchard: 2bKrafty
AJ Otto: The Willow Garden (AJ is off and running today so can’t play - have fun, AJ)
Deb Saaranen: Dream In Color
Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover
Please bear with us all as we each upload and link on Thursday night. Everyone should be up and set by Friday morning.
You may see all SCS Gallery Submissions here.
MY CARD was posted a day late. It’s one post up — click here.
Thanks everyone! Have a good weekend ahead!
40 responses so far
So very sorry to hear about your Dad’s heart issues, Sharon. I will definitely keep you both in my prayers. I hope the news is better today.
Oh Sharon, I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad. I will be praying for him.
As Carla said, I hope the news is better today.
Oh Sharon, I’m praying for your dad right now! God is our rock and comforter… and He’s the great physician…. so we’ll storm the throne of grace on his behalf! Will try this CC for sure as it’s gorgeous!!!
Sharon my heart goes out to you and your family…..I’ve ask for peace and God’s love for you and to give you strength during this hard time……and only God’s will be done……
Sharon,
I am praying for your Dad and a quick recovery!
Praying for your dad and your family…much love, Lisa
Oh sweetie! I will get my prayer warriors on this right away. Big hugs to you, too. Love ya, girl!
Sharon: I am saying a prayer right now for your Dad that God will shine his Light upon him while holding him in His hands and will continue prayers upward for him and your family. He knows what is right.
Hi Sharon,
I am so sorry to hear that your Dad is so ill. I pray that the Great Physician will touch and heal him!
May your family know the peace of God which passes understanding during this very difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord keep you in perfect peace.
Love
Lorraine
Keeping you and your family in my prayers. I have been in that same situation Sharon and thoughts and prayers from those who care does help. God bless you all!
I am so sorry about your Dad, I will keep him and your family in my prayers.
So sorry to hear about your dad. He, and all of your family, will be in my prayers.
Sharon so sorry to hear about your dad’s. You and your family are in my prayers. Please take care of yourself, he is going to need you.
Prayers and thoughts for your Dad…and you and your family.
Oh Sharon! My heart is so sad to hear of your dad. You, he and your entire family are in my prayers!
Sharon…my prayers are with you and your family…despite all you are going through you were able to put together a fun challenge that I was able to enjoy…rest up and know all your friends are thinking of you.
HUGZ
Beverley
Oh, Sharon, I’m so sorry to hear this! Please know that you and your entire family … especially Dad … will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs!
Sharon dear, I am so sorry to hear about your father’s health issues. I will keep him in my prayers & if you send me his full name I’ll gladly add him to the prayer rolls.
Big Hugs!
Hi Sharon,
I’m sorry to hear about your Dad’s health issues. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hugs,
Wanda
Sharon,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I hope everything is going well for him. He is in my prays and so are you and your family. Keep your chin up!
My thoughts are with you, Charlette
You know we’re all keeping you and your Dad in our thoughts and prayers.
I’m praying for your Father’s health and your family to find peace and comfort with our Lord.
Dear Sharon, I am praying and thinking positive thoughts for your dad. This is a time with family and friends are so important for your dad and all your family. Your dad is your top priority right now. He sounds like he is in good hands. Love always, nancy
You are all in my thoughts and prayers- love to you and your dad and family- hope things get back on track soon.
Hi Sharon,
I have added you to my prayer list and will gladly offer prayers for you and you Dad.
I pray that you will feel our Lord’s loving embrace, his peace and strength, and that you Dad will know His healing Grace.
Take care of yourself Sharon,
Mary
So sorry Sharon at the news of your father. Hope all goes well for him. Prayers for him and the family.
Sharon, I am sorry about your Dad, praying fro healing. *~*
Sharon,
I am offering all of my good thoughts and prayers for your father. God bless you and your family.
Stephanie
Sharon, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your Dad for his full recovery.
Hoping that each day finds him feeling better and better. Blessings to you.
Sherry
Praying that your dad’s condition improves x
I will most def. add your Dad in our prayers and your family also. I wish him well.
Thanks for the great challenge, Im going to work on it today.
Sharon,
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Barb E.
I will be praying for your dad!! That happened to my aunt recently. Very scarey. {{hugs}}
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Sharon……glad to hear that your father is “holding his own” at the present time….it’s a difficult time when we see our parents’ health compromised. I pray for his continued improvement and for you also to have the strength and guidance in dealing with these health issues. Hugs……
Sorry to hear about your Dad – will be praying for God’s healing and His grace to sustain each and everyone of you during this time. Take Care!
You and your father of course will be in my prayers and I hope for a speedy recovery.
May God bless you, your father, and all who love him. Pat
I love the cards I’ve peeked at for this challenge!
You are all so talented!
I am praying for your father and for you Sharon – and have asked a couple friends to do the same.
Hugs,
Sharon B.
I hope things are going better with your Dad. I’ll pray for him and for you to have that “peace that surpasses all understanding”. How wonderful to have so many friends pray for you and your Dad!
This is my first time doing a challenge with you. I noticed the colors and I thought it would be fun to try out where I love both those colors. The image wasn’t simple, but the card was…hope that fits under the “stamp simply” category. This is also my first time using my Prismacolor pencils without using mineral spirits to blend them…definitely not simple!
Thanks for the challenge! I’ll be praying for you.
Kathy
Thank you for a beautiful color challenge. This combo is one of my faves!