Blue Roses
Why do I always have to be the one that starts to do laundry and there's no
detergent? Well, I guess it was time for me to do my store run, which
included light bulbs, paper towels, trash bags and Clorox. So off I go.
I scurried around the store, gathered up my goodies, and headed for the
checkout counter only to be blocked in the narrow aisle by a young man that
appeared to be about sixteen-years-old. I wasn't in a hurry, so I patiently
waited for the boy to realize that I was there. This was when he waved his
hands excitedly in the air and declared in a loud voice, "Mommy, I'm over
here."
It was obvious now, he was mentally challenged, and also startled as he
turned and saw me standing so close to him, waiting to squeeze by. His
eyes widened and surprise exploded on his face as I said, "Hey Buddy,
what's your name?"
"My name is Denny and I'm shopping with my mother," he responded proudly.
"Wow," I said, "that's a cool name; I wish my name was Denny, but my name
is Hal."
"Hal, like Halloween?" he asked.
"Yes," I answered. "How old are you Denny?"
"How old am I now, Mommy?" he asked his mother as she slowly came over from
the next aisle. "You're fifteen-years-old Denny; now be a good boy and let
the man pass by."
I acknowledged her and continued to talk to Denny for several more minutes
about summer, bicycles and school. I watched his brown eyes dance with
excitement because he was the center of someone's attention. He then
abruptly turned and headed toward the toy section.
Denny's mom had a puzzled look on her face and thanked me for taking the
time to talk with her son. She told me that most people wouldn't even look
at him, much less talk to him. I told her that it was my pleasure and then
I said something I have no idea where it came from, other than by the
prompting of the Holy Spirit.
I told her that there are plenty of red, yellow and pink roses in God's
garden, however, "Blue Roses" are very rare and should be appreciated for
their beauty and distinctiveness. You see, Denny is a Blue Rose and if
someone doesn't stop and smell that rose with their heart and touch that
rose with their kindness, then they've missed a blessing from God.
She was silent for a second, then with a tear in her eye she asked, "Who
are you?"
Without thinking I said, "Oh, I'm probably just a dandelion but I sure love
living in God's garden."
Please the next time you see a BLUE ROSE don't turn your head and walk off,
take the time to smile and say Hello. Because by the grace of GOD this
mother could be you. This could be your child, grandchild, niece, nephew.
What a difference a moment can mean to that person or their family.
From an old dandelion.
(Author unknown)
~
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
September Ribbon Kit creations!
Being a part of things at Savvy n Sassy is a lot of fun.
Even more fun is creating with the awesome Ribbon Kits that Rhea, the SNS store co-owner puts together!
The Sept Kit is called "Trees of Color. " You will LOVE this kit! It has OODLES of pretty trim, organza and grosgrain in it! The creams and browns are SO useful for animal, pet and scenery photos, autumn scenes, weddings and anything where you'd like a calm, classy ribbon embellishment to accent your beautiful photos.
Here are my creations with the beautiful September 2010 SNS Ribbon Kit:
1. Llamas~
2. Duncan: Captivating Shetland pony~
Here is Duncan in his spiffy purple winter coat, all ready for the winter weather.
Duncan always looked huggable. I took photos of him when we visited Oakley (our pony and one of his paddock-buddies.)
Duncan’s forelock was so long it was braided, keeping it out of his eyes so he could see a wee bit better.
I love these photos!
Who wouldn’t want to take Duncan home!?
He was a Shetland pony “treasure!”
Pics: Rohan Wood Stables
Aylesford, NS
Fall 2009
(RIP, Duncan sweetie.)
Photos: Spring 2010
Oaklawn Farm Zoo, Aylesford, NS
Thanks for visiting today, everyone, I hope you liked these new creations! I had so much fun creating them!
~ Ali
Even more fun is creating with the awesome Ribbon Kits that Rhea, the SNS store co-owner puts together!
The Sept Kit is called "Trees of Color. " You will LOVE this kit! It has OODLES of pretty trim, organza and grosgrain in it! The creams and browns are SO useful for animal, pet and scenery photos, autumn scenes, weddings and anything where you'd like a calm, classy ribbon embellishment to accent your beautiful photos.
SNS September Kit: "Trees of Color" Link is right here! |
Here are my creations with the beautiful September 2010 SNS Ribbon Kit:
1. Llamas~
All ribbon is from the September 2010 Ribbon Kit: Savvy 'n Sassy store |
Closeup of beadwork, brown grosgrain ribbon and mini pom-pom trim
Crocheted flowers- Savvy n Sassy store Trim and cream dotted organza ribbon- Sept 2010 Savvy n Sassy Ribbon Kit |
2. Duncan: Captivating Shetland pony~
"Duncan: Captivating Shetland Pony" |
Close-up of floral cluster. Brown dotted organza used as a "leaves" SNS Sept Ribbon Kit |
Closeup of cream grosgrain used in a linear fashion
Brown dotted organza used as a floral burst on right side of LO
Journaling on layout (font: Century Gothic) ~
Duncan always looked huggable. I took photos of him when we visited Oakley (our pony and one of his paddock-buddies.)
Duncan’s forelock was so long it was braided, keeping it out of his eyes so he could see a wee bit better.
I love these photos!
Who wouldn’t want to take Duncan home!?
He was a Shetland pony “treasure!”
Pics: Rohan Wood Stables
Aylesford, NS
Fall 2009
(RIP, Duncan sweetie.)
3. Mama Miniature~
Journaling: closeup; font: Tabitha Dotted cream grosgrain beneath title |
~Journaling reads~
The “Mama” miniature horse in the paddock @ the Zoo was never far away from her babies. They were so chubby & fuzzy. One foal was particularly sleepy: every time we visited the Zoo that Spring, he was lying down, napping!
The horse made of wood was a gift to Kate from Grandma & Grandpa, created for her 16th birthday, in Oakley’s likeness. It’s a trinket box they had made especially for her. :o)
Photos: Spring 2010
Oaklawn Farm Zoo, Aylesford, NS
Thanks for visiting today, everyone, I hope you liked these new creations! I had so much fun creating them!
~ Ali
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