Thursday, December 18, 2014

Nature themed Christmas Card

Hello everybody, hope you are all well.
I have not been creating very much these last weeks, just a few Christmas cards for those people that support our Missionary work in France, otherwise the energy has just not been there.
Our son Rodney who is 26 years old, who recently had his complete colon removed unfortunately had complications. Apparently he either had a collapsed muscle in his leg because he was left on the operation table in one position for six hours or the epidural injection was not done correctly, leaving a damaged nerve which has caused a lot of pain in his left foot which makes it difficult to walk. It has been very stressful and created a lot of work having him in our home and caring for him. It has not been easy sailing with his digestive system either. I can see that he is going down too in his spirit. We have been constantly praying for a miracle for him. God is Good because that is his character and we will never doubt that.
I have been missing my granddaughter too! But thats another subject. I am very thankful for every day that God gives. His sun still shines on the just and the unjust - His Ways are so different to ours!
I am thankful that He was willing to come to earth to search for us who had strayed because He knew we would never make it on our own. I was reminded lately of the Bible Story about the Marriage Supper of the Lamb (in the New Testament: Mathew 22) where everybody present had clothed themselves with the Righteousness of Christ. There was one guest who was still wearing his own clothes and had to be removed from the table. Unfortunately he could not share with the others. I have wondered why this was - this person was sitting at the table, surely he should be shown grace. But the real issue is that this guest thought that his own clothing, his own righteousness, his own good works, were good enough for a place on the Kings table. We don't realize how much we have strayed from our Father in Heaven and think we are good enough in ourselves to be accepted. If that was so, then Jesus would not have had to pay a high price on the Cross, giving his life, to bring us back to God! We don't realize how much grace God is extending to us!!!
Jesus did not die for the righteous but the unrighteous. Now that is good news!

Now to my little card. Trying to create some atmosphere as a last burst of sunlight recedes to make way for the dusk....




A diecut with reindeer against a distressed ink background using a Hero Arts solid silhouette tree stamp. And a Christmas definition stamp for sentiment.
I am entering this into Virginia's View Challenge which asks for 'all things distressed, which can be found here



If I'm not back before Christmas then I wish you all a wonderful Christmas holiday with joy and peace and share one of our own sunsets in our area.



25 comments:

  1. Hello Jacqueline,
    My heart goes out to you, Rodney and family. I'm so sorry to hear of Rodney challenge. I will say a prayer for him. Please tell him that someone far away is praying for him. Sending you both a hug.
    God bless and Merry Christmas to you and your family. Take care and thank you for all that you do in France.

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    1. Thank you so much Bobbie Lynn, it means such a lot to me to receive your words and take heart!

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  2. Hi Jacqueline, I am truly sorry to hear about the difficult times you and your family are going through. Although I am not Christian, but at this very moment, I look up to the sky and said a silent prayer for you. Wishing you all the best! Take care.

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    1. Aw Cindy, thank you so much, you touched my heart!

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  3. Sending love and prayers to you, Rodney and all of your loved ones, Jacqueline!

    Love your beautiful card.

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    1. Thank you, Joy - may your Christmas be filled with His peace for you and family!

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  4. Sorry to hear of your son's trials Jacqueline. I will add his name to my prayers. God has a purpose for all things in our lives. Sending Christmas wishes to you and the entire family. Hugs xxxx

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    1. Yes, God has a purpose for all things and gives the strength to endure - thank you, Dawn!

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  5. Hi Jacqueline!

    I´m so sorry to hear that your son isn´t doing very well. I can understand that you are going through a hard time. I do hope that he will be ok soon! Sending you a big hug and wishing you a lovely Christmas. //Gunilla

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    1. Hi Gunilla, thank you so much for your Christmas wishes - I wish you a wonderful Christmas season too!

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  6. Thinking of you my friend. May His grace shine on you and your family.

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    1. So kind of you, Paula - thank you and have a wonderful Christmas!

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  7. So sorry to hear your son is still going through so much, putting our trust in our Lord that he will provide what we need will get you through, I pray he does take away your son's pain very soon. I hope you will be able to see your grandbaby at Christmas and I wish you all a wonderful blessed day together.
    Your card is so pretty with the sunset, love the deer against that background!

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  8. Thank you for your kind wishes - many blessings to you Connie!

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  9. Stunning creation, Jacqueline! I wish you and your family a beautiful Christmas! I am sorry to hear that Rodney has his share of complications with this digestive system. I pray that he will be feeling better in the New Year and that God will heal, comfort and lift his spirit. May the Lord bless you in every way. Sending hugs! So glad that you join the fun over Virginia’s View “All Things Distressed” Challenge!

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    1. Thank you for your kindness, Virginia - may you have a wonderful Christmas time with your family and thank you for all you do for the Crafting community!

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  10. So sorry about your son ... Only a mother can know how you feel ... I hope a miracle happens for you this Christmas ... Stunning card once again ... take care

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    1. Ros, thank you so much for all your support this year. Have a happy Christmas!!

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  11. Blessing for you and your family during this Christmas season. May all the prayers help in the healing process for Rodney and my wish is that you will have a happy Christmas.

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    1. Thank you Barbara for your good wishes - I hope your Christmas season will be happy and blessed!

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  12. What a wonderful card you made. It is beautiful in every way imaginable. It is truly a reflection of the Glory that lives within. I have not stopped praying for you and yours and will continue to do so. My prayer for you is nothing short of a glorious, Holy Christmas. For Rodney I pray for a total, utter and complete healing. May your New Year be happy and complete.

    Hugs and Blessings,
    Jim

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    1. Jim, thank you so much for your precious comments and continuing prayer - that is such a blessing to me. May your Christmas be full of His Grace and continued good health for you both!

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  13. My thoughts are with you and your family Jacqueline, these times cannot be easy for you, may you find strength in your prayers and ours. Hope you will all have a wonderful Christmas, take care, Ira x
    Ira’s Crea Corner

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    1. You are such a kind, sweet lady, Ira! Thank you and a very Happy Christmas to you and family!

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  14. Dear Jacqueline, thank you so much for the Christmas greetings you left on my blog. This is probably the most beautiful greeting I have ever received.

    I am sorry to hear about the complications you dear son Rodney is going through. Please let us know how he is doing now. May he feel God's presence and peace in this trial.

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