When the Music Stops...

I don't know if you've noticed, but this is my 4th post in a week.  Do you think I might be on a roll?  Ha ha!I've actually been very busy creating this week, so in the next few days, I'll get some time to put together a couple more posts.

Yesterday was a good news bad news kind of day.  First the good news. I had two doctors appointments in the morning.  I went back to the Ear Nose and Throat Dr about my voice and he was amazed.  My nodules are gone ( thank you Jesus-- and thank you for your prayers) He wants me to rest my voice for one more week before I try to sing.  But having been through this before, I know to be more careful with my voice over the next several weeks.  I know that my voice is coming back and it's going to be normal. ( again, thank you Jesus!)

There was more good news with my dermatologist.  Things are progressing and she didn't have to inject anything this time. Any time w/o tiny needles poking my skin is a successful visit.

The rest of the day had it's interesting moments. I drove all the way to Archivers ( 45- 50 minutes from here, but only about 15 from the Dr.'s office) to get magnetic snaps.  I was sooo distracted by a phone conversation that I went in and couldn't remember why I was there.  Looking back, I don't think they had any because I looked around at everything Basic Grey while I was trying to remember what I was looking for and I didn't see them.  Hey, that's the story that makes me feel better about forgetting so let me have it ok?

I got home to a request for a sympathy card for a large group to sign. While working on that, I was informed that my aunt passed away.  She was a big part of my life growing up.  Very special and dear to me.  She suffered with Alzheimer's for several years so it's been a while since I've had a good conversation with her.  I've already been missing her. I have a road trip home coming up in the next few days...

Anyway.  Here is the card I created for the group.  It was the third try.  The other two cards are still on my desk, but headed for the trash... unless I get it a mood to salvage and repurpose the parts. : )  For this card, the floral is a Stampin Up set.  I have no idea which one.  I stamped in brown dye ink on the brown card stock and used Prismacolor pencils to color. The words and music notes are from The Stamping Studio.  I remember buying this (and another set with a guitar) with a ton of ideas for cards, but last night was the first time I opened the package.  I know I'm the ONLY one who does things like that!! LOL! I think I'm going to have to make several more cards with a music theme in the near future.

Well?  It's Friday folks.  I'm headed out to get my hair done (and cut) and get a little nap under the dryer while I'm at it.  I have to  get my rest before tonight's midnight release of the Twilight New Moon DVD.  Yes, I am a big teenager, as my friend put it earlier in the week.  Some of us never grow up.  The rest of you need to get with the program. :) 

Remember... When joy seems way out of reach, it's even more important make the choice. Believe this: it's a matter of life and death. One of my favorite sayings is "Life is 10% what happens to you (your circumstances) and 90% what you do with what happens to you (your reaction)".  That's the version I like but I've seen the same idea with a lot of similar variations.  And the Bible says: 

A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 (New American Standard Bible)

This is Jacki Marie, signing out for the day...  and Choosing JOY!!!  Be Blessed!