Someone finally let me know they couldnt' post on my 360 yahoo page to enter this so I'm moving it here too so those who don't want to sign up for yahoo can still enter.I have been promising some goodies for a couple of weeks now....my how time flies. As you can see I have put together some Michael's $1 Stamps & acrylic blocks to go with them, Joann's $1 stamps, some bling, 3" Scalloped ovals (cut from Wishblade not punch), current issue of Memory Makers & a Support our Troops pin. I am so tired of just hearing all this bad news we've had of late.....School shootings, Tornado's, Freeway collapse, fires, etc so.....Leave me a comment with some GOOD NEWs that is going on in the world (make sure I can get ahold of you if you win, make sure you link to a blog & send me email addy). My inspiration is "The Life & Times of a Butterfly Wife".....check out her blog. On Thursday evening we will draw a winner for all the goodies.
Don't forget I still need more cards for the troops.....collecting Father's Day cards til end of May. Please help......they don't have to be handmade cards but I do need envelopes. Envelope donations would be helpful too......invitation size most needed.
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How nice of you to do this.. I want to enter!!
Something good going on in the world....well you are doing something good with sending the troops cards! Thats proof right there that theres good in the world :D
Well, I just got back from a vacation in Jamaica about 12 hours ago. So I haven't heard any news lately - good or bad. But on vacation, my 2 year old daughter made friends with a 2 year old Jamaican girl. They had so much fun playing together and I enjoyed talking and comparing notes with her mom. It was nice to make friends with someone from another culture and to know that mom's all have similar challenges - no matter where you are from! Thanks!
Cheryl KVD
The good news is simply this... we have been given another day to live and make our own good news by doing good deeds. I spent 2 years in Iraq and was a JOYFUL recipient of MANY wonderful cards like Debbi is collecting (PLEASE send cards - they REALLY make a difference!!!!). I was injured there and really should have been killed. Every day I wake up is good news for me and for those who love me. The same is true for all the troops that are overseas (not just in the Middle East)... every day breathing is good news.
My good news is that a dear friend, who has suffered five miscarriages, is due to deliver a precious baby girl is just a few weeks.
God bless you for all you're doing for our troops and bless all those who stand up in support of them no matter what their political views are.
jeri (jerisw@sbcglobal.net)
Wow, you have a very inspiring blog, I'll be back often. Good news: We finally got some rain today which is wonderful because of the fire danger here.
Claudia F.
The good news on the North Slope is that spring break-up is here! Yep, the snow is melting and we are having warmer weather. Get your rubber boots out and splash in the mud puddles! That should make you smile. :-)
Well this is good news for us English people!!! Prince Harry has been told he cannot go to Iraq finally because he has had death threats made against him and his troups - so the army finally decided against him going, which is good for not only the monachy but also the families of the soldiers who serve underneath him because if he had gone he would have unfortunately put their lives more at risk than they will be out there as it is!! if you see what I am sort of trying to say?
Wow! This is such a nice thing you are doing! I've seen a bunch of blogs doing something similar and I tell myself I need to contribute, but just don't seem to have time! But evelopes is something I can definitely do!!!
Something good in the world...this is insignificant in the world stage but huge for me. I met Chris Hadfield (Canadian Astronaut) I've been waiting 10 yrs to meet. He met and exceeded my expectations so I am going to be riding that high for a while!!
Yosha
Good News? The crops are in, the hay is growing nicely. My garden is coming along, my kids are smiling! Life is good!
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good News today! My daughter has a fracture in her elbow. She will require no cast and no sling. She is healing quickly, after 10 days the doctor can see new bone already. Thanks for organizing the card collection. Please let me know how to send you some envelopes. Sandra Lew-Moll
My good news is that I just celebrated the birth of my first grandchild. He and mother are doing great. I got to witness this miracle. My husband and I just celebrated 32 years of marriage. My children are healthy and have great jobs, my mom just celebrated 81 years of good liveing. She is a breast cancer survivor. Our church family is growing and we are doing great works with the youth. School is almost over for the year. The weather is great. God is good and is doing great things in the world. That is my good news.
My good news is that I just got a call from my 5 year old niece and she told me that her mom is going to have another girl! I'm so happy! I can't wait to make up some cute pink cards!!
What a wonderful thing you are doing. This may not seem like much, yet a wonderful thing in my world is my children actually got along all day yesterday!! Since my kids are 7,5 and 3 and can fight over anything! It was a great day!!!(jodenemuri@hotmail.com)
Brad Pits company is working on new engery good houses in Katrina
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/content/view/2037/34/
I thought that was good :)
and yummy lol!
great blog and blog candy :)
Well, today my 5-year-old DD came home from kindergarten grinning from ear to ear because her classroom's chicks started hatching today. She was absolutely over the moon! I think that's pretty good news—in this chaotic, technology-obsessed world, a kid can still get excited over some chicks pecking their way out of eggs.
Congrats on your blog!
Hmmm...something nice, well, I just reconnected yesterday with my best friend from high school (we graduated in 93) and are emailing each other to keep in touch! Love it!
amiedanny@msn.com
www.amiedanny.blogspot.com
Come on over! Love what you're doing. I too have contributed to cards for soliders recently. Two are posted on my blog. =)
Good News?? Well, my hubby was interviewed by Sally Jessy Raphael today on the radio/internet & she was super upbeat and positive about him being a combat artist! :) So I would say something good going on in the world is SJR's new radio podcasts that are light, refreshing, and upbeat!
: ) Kelly Battles
http://www.kellybstampin.blogspot.com
kellybstampin@yahoo.com
Hi Debbi.
What a wonderful blog candy giveaway; thank you so much for your generosity. I know exactly how you feel. It seems like everytime I turn on the news, it's bad. Have you heard of Lisa Stebic; the missing woman from Plainfield, IL??? She lives in my town. It's very sad.
What I try to do when all the news I hear is bad is to try and think about all of the postive things in my life. How lucky I am to have a beautiful, healthy family; a secure job, a beautiful roof over my head, wonderful friends, etc.
Stay positive and thanks again for a chance to win some wonderful goodies.
Laura
Lu-La's Corner
http://lu-lascorner.blogspot.com/
we've been going to so many weddings these days! last year we attended 14 wedding total! and this year we've already been to 4, and we still have about 6 more to go!
wedding are such beautiful and special events... (although so many of them can be very costly!) i love being able to share in such a lovely occasion :)
What a great blog candy offering. I just discovered your blog today. It's a really beautiful thing that you're doing for the troops.
Good news for the day - I only speak spanish to my daughter. She's 20 months old and today she said "te amo mama". I cried.
Happy news for me is pleasant children (with no fighting!), warm weather (I look forward to my "outside chores") and no deadlines (for work, stamping or otherwise).
Good news is I've got some envelopes to send you way. Hubby is home from a year in Korea. I just spent Mother's Day with my mom- the first one in over 20 years I have gotten to spend with her! Son is getting married in August. And my family is all healthy and happy.
Good news for me ....... is My father who as been ill was Told HE does NOT have Cancer after a 6 week scare , .....And after 40 yrs of SMoking he quit ...HE is our WORLD so its very good news for us !!!!!!!Thanks for listening!!!
The good news here is that my son is moving out at the end of the month and finally venturing out on his own. I keep telling myself it's good news. I will miss him but it's all a part of them growing up!
Life is good! I get to stay home and enjoy what I love doing the most scrapbooking and card making. Having the most wonderful husband - truly a blessing. Debbie this is such a wonderful thing you are doing. God Bless You!! I will try and get some blank envelopes and include in the next mailing with the cards I'm collecting. Have a wonderful day!
Thanks for the blog candy - yummy!!
Dottie K
i agree---we need some good news stories!! my good news is that today is my kindergartner's field day at school and she couldn't be more excited that her little sister and i get to come see her have a ton of fun!!
Here's some good news in my world: my 16 y/o got his 12" of hair cut and donated to locks for love! (FINALLY!).....I hated the long hair look...I feel like I got my kid back! LOL
The good news is that my daughter & me (as her teacher of her class of 12) made it thru First Holy Communion without any glitches. Praise the Lord!
And, my black lab, Ebony gave birth to 10 puppies on Mother's Day.
Good News is that my daughter didn't damage her gums or other teeth when she fell on mothers day at the zoo. her tooth is chipped but only slightly and it's her baby tooth! I think it's great that you are sending cards to the troops! God Bless them for protecting our Country!
Jenny Wrona
Awesome blog candy! I am so glad that I didn't miss it. lol
Well, now for some good news. My niece is expecting her 3rd child any day now. I'm going to be a great aunt again. So far I have 10 great nieces & nephews plus 6 great step nieces & nephews. It gets pretty loud now days at our get togethers.
The good news around our house right now is that my husband got a raise this week!!! Yippee!!! He has been working extremely hard lately...covering two product lines until they hire an additional engineer, working late, traveling ALL THE TIME, etc!!! It's great to see his hard work rewarded!!!
I have some good news!
My mother was just released from the hospital after being in there for a rare form of staph. She's thrilled to be out and I'm thrilled I don't have to see her like that!
Thanks for this Debbi!
Personal good news is that my son got married two weeks ago and today is his 30th birthday and he is on his honey moon with the love of his life. I was always worried about him and he seemed drifting all the time. He was a cop for 3 years and got laid off, got another job and was transfered to Iowa and got fired. Had to keep starting over at minimum wage and had no money to pay bills.He wanted to come back to MIchigan where it was even worse than when he left. I said no (the hardest words I have to say reguarding my kids) He happened to luck into a temp position and then got hired permanantly to run the computer division (all self taught) and met his bride at a volleyball game. they are building a house and to see him cry from being happy was worth all the nights I cried because I said no and felt guilty.
For something good in the world, there is a group called Noah's Ark who go into areas with natural disasters and take care of pets and reunite them with families. They were at Katrina and are ready to help elsewhere. I hope they get absolutely no jobs this year but it is inevitable they will, so keepthem in mind if you love to donate to animal groups!
My news isn't that big, more exciting. My son had a ball game against the team who has only been defeated once, and they won. And to boot, my son, the catcher, hit a double, triple and wrapped it up with a grand slam. He is only 8. He has been picked for the all stars and select ball team. I hope I don't sound like a boasting mom here, but it is good news.
Thanks for the chance to win and I hope everyone is having a great day.
Wow what an awesome thing your doing..
My news isn't earth shattering but it is to me & my family. My grandmother turned 90 in April and for the past 2 years has suffered many complications from type II diabetis. Her last surgery to save as much of her foot as they can was just about 4 weeks ago. When she was discharged from the hospital my aunt (her dil) refused to take her back in and so the family had to rush to get her admitted to a nursing home. The good news is the nursing home she went to my SIL is actually her Social Worker and my MIL volunteers there 2 days a week. Every day my Aunt and Mother go and see her. So she's having more company now than ever before. Here's the great news. There was a meeting today and everyone including the dr's are very pleased with her progress. She's gaining weight, meeting people, participating in activities. So today and each and every day we have with her is a blessing and one that I charish very much.
Hi Debbi (with no "e")
About 5 yrs. ago I became so unhappy about the conditions in the world & often wondered if there are any nice people left. Then I came down with cancer. It completely changed my outlook on life, and I've never been happier. I am constantly meeting so many wonderful, caring people. Guess the lesson to learn from this is: Life is wonderful if you look for the beauty in it rather than the ugliness.
Good news...
My DD's reading is really taking off lately. She wants to read, she tries to read...
I know it's a little thing. But for a SAHM, it's the little things that fill up my life!
Thanks for the contest!
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