You're NOT a Nobody

I work part time on my artistic endeavors; but, I work full time at Special Olympics Oklahoma. Last week, Special Olympics Oklahoma athletes were invited to come to a closed practice of the OU Sooners in Norman for an autograph session. The Special Olympics athletes were having a good time meeting the players and getting autographs. Toward the end of our time with the Sooners, one of the Special Olympics athletes turned to me and asked me to sign her football. I laughed and said, "Oh, honey, I'm just a nobody."  One of the young OU players overheard this and looked me in the eyes and said, "Oh, no, no, no...you are not a nobody." I laughed and took my Sharpie with the lid on, and signed her football with invisible ink. The OU athlete smiled.

Later, what he said really stuck in my head. I hadn't really meant I was a "nobody" in general, just in that setting. However, I thought about how important it is that in every setting "I'm NOT a nobody." That young football player has his OU football season ahead of him and all that that entails. However, he has the right frame of mind. Unfortunately, I didn't know this young player or catch the significance of looking at his jersey number. I was just caught up in the moment. He touched my life profoundly, though, by reminding me that we are all equally important and that "I am NOT a nobody."

I pray for great success in this young man's future. He's grounded in what's important. OU has invited Special Olympics Oklahoma athletes for special autograph sessions every year for many years. This year, I was impressed that although these student athletes had just spent a long time practicing in the heat, they and Coach Stoops took the time to come to the sidelines, greet a bunch of Special Olympics athletes, sign autographs, pose for photos and treat each Special Olympics athlete with respect. With their actions, the OU Sooners were saying to all of us, "You are NOT a Nobody."

BOOMER SOONERS!

PG

Pretty New Green Things

It's been so hot in Oklahoma in August, that we wanted to bring a little green into our shop. We just added a lot of new hand wrapped rings in our Etsy shop. And, following the "green" theme, we've created some new hand painted and designed gift boxes, too.

Pretty soon it will be time to start designing for Halloween, Thanksgiving and then Christmas. Cooler weather will be here soon. Thank goodness!

PG

Luscious, Delicious, Gorgeous PURPLE Wonderland

One of my hand designed gift boxes was featured in an Etsy Treasury yesterday.

I feel like a celebrity!

Check out all of the other pretty purple and indigo items that were also featured in the Wonderland..Wow...Stunning treasury by following this link. http://tinyurl.com/2fmbkc8   Get ready to enter a fairy-tale WONDERLAND. Get ready to say, "WOW." Get ready to breathe in the word, "Stunning!"

OK, so I like a little drama. What girl doesn't? (Intense color...DRAMA!)

PG

P.S. Perhaps I should have said I like a LOT of DRAMA!

Fun Etsy Site

I found the cutest shop on Etsy today. Quilt Sew Cover Covers for Books and More. The item that caught my eye was a Cats Paperback Book Cover. Love, love, love this design and it's very affordable. Just $9. What a good gift idea.


Since I just lost my precious little Pouncer last week, this site brought a cheery smile to my face. And, if you look at my blog, you will realize that I'm a nut for color!


Check out her shop. Quilt Sew Cover. If you like sweet little gifts for $20 or less, this is a nice place to shop.


Of course, the little Cat Book Cover now belongs to me, but she has a lot of other cute items.


PG

Selecting Stones

Selecting stones at The Dam Store when leaving Estes Park. We all had a great time on our Colorado adventure. We're all back in Oklahoma. We're suffering with 105 degrees today. We'll be making some new creations with the treasures we found on our vacation because, basically, it's just too darn hot to go outside!

PG

I Had To Say Goodbye Today

I found this pitiful kitten 15 years ago. She was shivering and soaking wet hiding under a car. She wrapped herself around my heartstrings immediately. She's been my constant companion ever since. It was time for her to rest, but it just came too, too soon. I will miss her.

To my little Pouncer Cat:
I pray God gives you plenty of Tuna to eat, robust chin scratches, a warm fluffy bed on a pedestal, a beautiful yard to explore with plenty of green luscious grass to munch on, fluttering butterflies to chase, a glorious sunrise and a gentle sunset. I shall miss you my sweet, sweet girl. Until we see each other again. Goodbye.

Dear God:

Thank you for bringing Pouncer to me and enriching my life. We had a wonderful time together. Please take care of her now. I know she will make you smile.

Amen,

Praying Girl