~Let’s Talk Bad Timing……~
By Holly McMillen | 19 Jul, 2008 - 9:57 am
Posted in Category: Hambo Stamps, Inspiration Challenges, chatter

ic-bad-timing.jpg     Well, it’s Saturday…. not yet ready to call it “Good” yet, though…. and I’ll tell you why in a moment..

I really needed a distraction this morning, so I decided to check out the IC challenge and see what I could come up with.   You would think that with 1000’s of stamps in my studio, I could find a rooster, but nope!  I did have an outhouse, though… so I went with that.   Besides, I haven’t played with my Hambos in a few days and was beginning to feel the withdrawals. 

Unfortunately, my mind is not on stamping or much happy things this morning, as we have had a major tragedy hit home.   My ‘adopted’ son (Mike) returned from Iraq yesterday for what was to be a very happy homecoming (although only a 1 month leave).  Well, Thursday night, his mom’s fiance was killed in an auto/train collision.   Mikey is my Zeke’s best friend for years and we basically adopted him as he spent so much time at our house.   We, as well as our community, are in shock.

Sorry, I don’t feel very chatty this morning..

 Here’s my deets:

Stamps: Outhouse Pig and sentiment by Hambo Stamps (www.hambostamps.com)

Colors: Chocolate Chip, Pirouette Pink, Bella Rose DP, GP White

Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black, copics

Accessories: brads, ribbon, HPH, dimensionals, ticket corner punch

TFL!~ and have a blessed day

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19 Jul, 2008 @ 10:49 am
Juliana said:

Absolutely adorable card. (I am just at a TOTAL loss on today’s challenge)

I am sorry about Mike’s mom’s fiance. That is absolutely horrible. (((HUGS))) to him and his mom.

19 Jul, 2008 @ 11:24 am
Kim P said:

Holly,

This is a terrific card…hope it gave you some solace during this tough time. I hope you and Mike and the rest of the family will find comfort in each other’s company. God bless!

19 Jul, 2008 @ 12:09 pm
peanutbee said:

{{Holly!}} Oh my word, girl, my thoughts and prayers go out to you!!

19 Jul, 2008 @ 12:34 pm
cheryl said:

I am so sorry to hear about the tragedy that has affected your family. May God comfort and bless each of you at this time.

Your card is adorable

19 Jul, 2008 @ 12:42 pm
Marisa said:

So sorry to hear about Mike’s mom’s fiance! My heart goes out to Mike as I’m sure he sees enough loss in Iraq and to have it face him at home with someone so close must be almost unbearable. HUGE (((hugs))) for him and prayers for you as you stand in the gap and try to offer some comfort!!!

I will bring him and his mom before the Lord and pray that HIS peace that surpasses all understanding can flood their hearts and minds and provide them with some comfort during this hard time. Hugs and prayers to you as I’m sure your heart is torn up for Mike as well.

19 Jul, 2008 @ 1:10 pm
Judy (StampingQueenJAR_ said:

Holly, I am so sorry about the news you shared today. Circumstances are so hard sometimes, and Mike has certainly seen some awful times lately. Prayers to him, his mom, and your family too, as you minister and comfort him.

Your card is very cute!! I was going to use that stamp, and then just got to doing other things this morning and didn’t even stamp at all!

19 Jul, 2008 @ 4:12 pm
Kathy (Wattle) said:

I love the card; but oh my heart goes out to you and all those affected by this accident, I’ll be praying for you all.

19 Jul, 2008 @ 9:10 pm
Lisa (lakind) said:

OMG! I heard about that on the news! So sorry for your friend’s loss. Your card is a hoot!

30 Jul, 2008 @ 11:53 am
Isabelle said:

What a pretty card. The flowers, the colours, the layers, just gorgeous!

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