T.I.P. #4 ~ Behold, I have inscribed you ... {Isaiah 49:16}

A blessed Tuesday to you!  I'm sorry I missed last week's T.I.P. post ~ it was an unbelievable week to say the least!  But I am so happy to be back again on this most Holy Week - a week filled with a self-nurturing and ever fulfilling love for Him, knowing what His sacrifice has meant for us!  To know that He stretched His arms out for you and me ~  obedient until death - I'm humbled at the thought.   I encourage you to watch this moving video that brings me such great joy when I hear it - I listen to Hillsong in my car and on my ipod as it's such an uplifting moment with each song! 

Last week was hectic - I kept wishing for more time in each day and going 900 mph with all my commitments and "daily do's" ~ we've all been there :)  In the midst of all the craziness, my cell phone rang. 

 I was comforting my son who was battling flu like symptoms and had to stay home for the day and thought it was my son's christian school calling.  I answered it, only to hear a vivacious and bouncy voice on the other end of the line brightly claiming "Gooood morning! I'm at Starbucks, and I have a cup of tea with your name on it!"  And I literally had a totally blank mind - It's 7:30 in the morning, and I did not have a clue who I was talking to!  Rather than ask "um, who is this?" I hoped to discover it as she chatted {Yes, I was that frazzled!}  And imagine my dismay when I realized it was a sweet lady I met at the school office who was hoping to make a connection for a small group mom's fellowship.  We met and within a few minutes agreed to meet for coffee "one day next week, made a date and she even asked what tea I like to drink and remembered it!"  And I had forgotten.    I was so embarrassed and could not apologize enough and explain even if I had remembered, my son was home sick from school.  And she said without skipping a beat "we can always meet another time, my friend!!  There is nothing like the season you are in right in this very moment being a mommy and you are exactly where you need to be!  God bless, I'll be praying for you and your little one!"  I just heard Him speaking through this new friend and the message was loud and clear! 

My card this week is very simple as I wanted to focus on this most special stamp from Our Daily Bread.  He has never forgotten you and truly He never will :)    I stamped the hand image first in Close to Cocoa and then used a sentiment stamped in Momento, paired with this brocade paper in matching hues.  This card is, of course, going to my new friend and hopefully we'll met again soon!

May this week bless you and the reminder of the love He has shown to us be with you through-out this week!  You are special!  Thank you for taking the time to stop in today and fellowshipping with me ~ I love you!

Blessings!
~Kelly
                                 Entered into:  SSCC #85 ~ same ink/same paper challenge

Card deets:  Close to Cocoa, Vanilla paper from Joanns, PTI white for stamped image:  Image from ODB, In God's Hands; SU Ink:  Close to Cocoa, Momento Black; DSP from SU! Brocade Background; SU Scallop punch border; Cuttlebug, nesties, SU ribbon, misc flowers and pearls - 3D dots, Tombo