Time to Believe and to pay it foward...

I spend alot of time 'believing' these days so it seemed a perfect fit to paint a 'Believe' sign for my next giveaway.

be·lieve ~ to have a firm conviction as to the goodness, efficacy, or ability of something

'Believe' measures 18"x12" ... a darling angel sits at the top with her eyes closed, her wings and ribbon are sprinkled with silver german glass glitter which as we all know will tarnish over time
adding a bronze patina for more vintage charm!

So sweet friends....my plan is this...
starting today and ending on Sunday eve at 7pm...

leave a comment on this post...
is there anything you have a firm conviction about? share it with us....we'd love to hear it....tis the season to believe...for me, I'm believing in miracles...they happen everyday.

and just like my last giveaway, I'd love for you to become a follower (if you aren't already), post about it on your blog then come back and leave another comment that you've posted it (adds you in for a second chance)

I'll be drawing the winner Sunday night (via random.org), then shipping to the winner on Monday morning, priority mail! (be sure to watch for my email or my comment on your blog...I'll need your addy pronto!)

(trying to beat Santa on this one!)

good luck!

***about my nephew...Kirby remains in the hospital, still waiting for him to get stronger and move to rehab. For too many reasons I haven't been able to make a trip up there but my heart remains with my sister and family...thankyou all so much for the emails, kind words left here on my blog and for your prayers...keep praying with me and keep believing.

lots of love,

paula:

your system has been infected!!

well girls, i've got a virus. been 2 days trying to repair it, no luck.
I'm posting from my husbands computer which is fine for online and email, but that's where it ends. no software...me without my photoshop and all the other gadgets and files on my computer, well....it's not good. not pretty at all. I'm a bear when my computer is down and it is really down.
wish me luck, wish those around me luck too.
paula:)

out of the woods, sort of...

feel like I'm still in the woods, a little lost.

Christmas is a season of

hope,

I'm finding myself hoping more and more each day.

After my last post here I recieved a phone call from my sister, my nephew had a serious car accident. His injuries have been severe, they've operated on his arm, he now has a plate and 2 screws. He is still in the hospital as I write, and probably will be for a few more days. They are now dealing with the complications from a severe concussion, he is not able to do many things...walk, talk, hold a cup and has difficulty staying awake. My heart is just broken to pieces for my sister and her husband, their worlds are turned upside down.

So every day I try to keep busy...painting and decorating for Christmas...

the season of

HOPE.

I did celebrate my birthday yesterday despite the mood I woke up in...

not quite in a birthday sort of mood but

my daughter took care of that...

let's go mom...out to breakfast, shopping at the beach, out to lunch...she kept me hopping and laughing. A sweet little girl I have, I love you lot's Hannah.

I'll be sharing more of my Christmas decor later this week and announcing my new giveaway!

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(¸.·´ (¸.·´ paula

Update.. Friday, December 11th....

Kirby remains in the hospital and has undergone a second surgery on his arm. He shows very little improvement and they are afraid he has severe brain damage. When they feel he is stable enough, he'll be moved to a rehab center in Boston.

As each day goes by it is harder and harder for me to be so far away from them and more than likely, within the next week, I will be making a trip up there to be with my sister and family.

As difficult as it is, we remain hopeful...he's young and strong-willed...I'm constantly reminding myself of this.

Thankyou all so much for your kind words, thoughts and prayers...you'll never know how much it has meant. I plan to keep in touch...visiting blogs and chatting helps the soul alot!

bless you all,

paula