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a faraway (facebook) friend

Today I just wanted to share with you a dialogue that transpired this past weekend with my new (Facebook) friend, Eunice…

“To welcome my newest Facebook friend, Eunice Hohn, from the beautiful country of Germany… I share with you one of the most recognizable landmarks of Germany – Neuschwanstein Castle.  It truly is what “fairytales” are made of!  We were there in 1987.  An absolutely GORGEOUS country! Breathtaking.  Munich, the “Black Forest”, Baden-Baden… Ahhhh; so many beautiful memories  🙂  Welcome, Eunice!”

Eunice: “Olá, muiito obrigada pelo carinho e receptividade essa foi a melhor desde que estou no Face … realmente esse País é cheio de encantos…com pessoas honestas…pontuais…e competentes!Vivo aqui há quase quatro anos e minha única dificuldade é o idioma…nao sei um dia conseguirei vencer esse obstáculo…mas vou vivendo e aprovetando da melhor forma possível o que posso.Desejo um excelente final de semana com muiito carinho a Creations by cathy.”

Translation: “Hello, muiito thanks for caring and responsiveness that was the best since I’m in the Face … actually this country is full of charms … with honest people … timely … and competent!Live here for nearly four years and my only difficulty is the language … do not know one day be able to overcome this obstacle … but I’m living and aprovetando in the best way I can.Wish you a great weekend with muiito affection the Creations by cathy” (Translated by Bing)

” It IS a beautiful weekend here, Eunice…  blue skies, sunshine and a cool breeze.  Absolute perfection!  I wish, for you, the same…!”

And just to prove to Eunice that sometimes the language barrier is NOT a problem…  A little German video for you to enjoy.  Watch this video until the end because the last two gals are proof positive that we ALL laugh in the same language!!   German water bed prank…     live happy

if heaven wasn’t so far away

So the funeral was today.  I watched, in pain, as my friend said goodbye to her husband; the father of her beautiful children.  Oh my gosh – How does this happen?  In an instant, your life is completely upside down.  Inside out.  Changed forever.  Just. Like. That.

At times like these, we are called to pause and reflect on our own lives.  What, or who, have we been taking for granted??  We all get busy.  Busy, busy, busy.  So much to do; so little time. Right?  So what would change if we really knew what “so little time” really meant?

We complain that our husbands leave the toilet seat up, snore so loud that the walls vibrate and never buy us flowers.  So go out and buy yourself a bunch of flowers – and a pair of earplugs while you’re at it.  And please note that it takes less than five seconds to put a toilet seat down.  Seriously.  Husbands complain that their wives never stop talking.  Talking while they are watching sports. Talking while they are (trying to) read the paper. Talking, talking, talking.   But what if that talking was truly silenced.  Forever.

“If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away”, a song chosen by his kids to accompany the video…. a picture diary of a life well lived, but cut way too short. Click on the link.  Watch the video.  The words remind us how fragile and fleeting life can be.  We can’t go back.  Once our loved ones are gone, they are gone forever.  Today is a gift from God…. so love with all your heart.

my creativity meter

So today is my last (half) day at the Dallas Market.  Heading back to the airport this afternoon to catch a flight to Nashville for a conference with my hubbie.  My “roomies” are all still fast asleep, so I am in the bathroom, sitting on the edge of the tub with my laptop chatting with you…  Not very comfortable, so this won’t be a long post – Ha!

Have had a great time here over the past three days, and I wish that I had an unlimited budget to spend on goodies for Creations… but that is not exactly the case.  My very favorite showroom while I was here was one that sells all kinds of beautiful ribbons and adornments.  My creativity meter went off the charts, and I am so inspired to go home and CREATE some goodies for you!!  Things that I have been thinking about for a long time.  Yep – it’s time to let those creative juices flow!  Thanks, Donna, for creating such a beautiful and inspiring showroom.  Your creativity has inspired MY creativity – and I thank you for that!  (I will tell you more about my new friend, Donna, later… and the rest of the delighful crew!  She deserves an entire blog post!)

OK – They are still snoring away in there (yes – literally!!!) so I am heading off to catch my last few hours of Market.  Toodles…!    live happy… laugh, love, dream, create