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September 2010 ~ Giveaway #3

***Comments are now closed – winner announced on 9/27/10***

This week I thought I will give something away that you cannot buy (at least not yet). You might remember that I produced some postcards with 5 of my photographs I took this year at the Desert Botanical Garden.

White Calla LilyYou can see all five images on my Flickr page to get an idea on what they look like. They will ship directly from Moo.Com. I really like Moo’s print quality; they also created my portrait business cards. I wish Moo would print larger photographs, but they have specialized in postcards, cards, and business cards.

I was really excited when I got my postcards (I had a couple tears in my eyes); the colors are just amazing. I like to use mine to send off to friends; as a note of encouragement.

I also added a Scripture line on the back of the card: “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4:7 (ESV)…

So, if you would like something unique, this giveaway is for you. Like I said, you cannot buy the postcards anywhere. How to sign-up for this week’s giveaway? Simple; just leave a comment with a valid email address so I can contact you to get your snail-mail address.

Also, last week’s winner of Elaine Olsen’s book “Peace for the Journey” is (drum-roll): Denise from Shortybear’s Place. Congratulations Denise.

Thank you for stopping in today and celebrating my 50th birthday with me this month.

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I Heart Faces ~ Sports in Action

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This week’s I♥Faces photo challenge is ‘Sports in Action’. I love action photos, but still have to work on the timing 🙂

The below photo I took of a friend’s son. He is a very active young adult…Paul is a fun kid to hang out with…Can you believe he is only 14 🙂

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Thanks for stopping by today…Have a marvelous Tuesday…

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Thankful Thursday – Possibilities

‘Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.”’ ~ Mark 10:27 (ESV)

Do you believe that your lofty dreams can become reality? Well, I can’t say too much (yet), but this girl (me) is very giddy, excited, and (very) nervous at the same time…A couple of very exciting opportunities have presented themselves in the past 48 hours – amazing…One word – photography.

So, before I share my grateful heart with you all this week, I wanted you to know that I will be going on a little blogging break to pursue the ‘artistic’ side of me.

But no worries; Thankful Thursday will continue during my absence from blogging at ‘Grace Alone’. My dear friend Lori, at Lori’s Reflections will be hosting Thankful Thursday for the rest of January. Please stop by her place on January 22nd and 29th…

  • Lord, thank You for your unfailing love. I know that Your timing is always perfect. Thank You for opening some doors for me – You are amazing!!!! Thank You Lord for the talents You have given me…

  • I am thankful for my beloved. He is so patient answering all my silly questions about photography. He is my critic – and I am thankfully listening to all his suggestions. He is a great cheer-leader 😛

  • I am thankful that I was able to purchase a ‘big girl’ camera last year. My Canon Rebel and I have become very good friends 😆 . You can find some of images on my photo-blog

  • I am thankful for my friend, Lori. She offered to take over Thankful Thursday for the next two weeks so I can pursue the artistic side of me

  • And I am thankful for photographers like Ansel Adams. He was an amazing photographer. If you like photography and are not familiar with his work, check out his on-line gallery…

What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us in leaving your link below. Please make sure that you are posting a Thankful Thursday blog this week before linking to this post (I had to remove 3 links last week)…

Thank you for stopping by today – remember: never give up on a dream – be patient – as you know: All things are possible with God 😉 .

Blessings to you and yours…

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Thankful Thursday Participants

1. mama meji
2. gina
3. Laurie @ womentakingastand
4. Melanie
5. To Know Him
6. Melonie @ Momma & More
7. Lori
8. Nancie
9. micey
10. Anastasia
11. Zoe in England
12. Heather @ Not a DIY Life
13. Diane ~ Sunflower Songs
14. I am heading towards my destiny!
15. Debra
16. Tammy
17. Jill
18. Stacy
19. Darlene @ Everything to Me
20. Laurie Ann
21. Lori ~ Simple Life at Home
22. Willnette
23. Shannon
24. Mary
25. Dana-from chaos to Grace
26. Tracey @ Cheese and Whine
27. Diane (your Partner in God\’s possibilities!)
28. lambofHisflock
29. Melissa Multitasking Mama		 30. Alicia, The Snowflake
31. Kim @ Forever Wherever
32. Christy
33. Miriam Pauline
34. Tracy @ Thirsty for Him
35. ~hon~
36. Michele
37. Jenna @ Newlyweds
38. saleslady371
39. Erica
40. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
41. Christa
42. Debi ~ Who Says 8 is Enough?
43. Esthermay @The Heart of a Pastor\’s Wife
44. Kristi-Kikiscorner
45. Heather @ A Day In My Life
46. Carla
47. Happy Mamma
48. Happy Mamma
49. Patricia@TypingOne-Handed
50. Amanda @ Encouragement along the way:)
51. Tea with Tiffany
52. Phebie
53. Alicia @ More Than Words
54. Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting
55. Rita
56. Amber @ Classic Housewife
57. Ruth A. Stiles
58. Shannon		 59. gail @ challenges & adventures
60. Bonnie @ Thugater
61. Bernice
62. Beverly (by Grace)
63. It\’s All About Him!
64. Debbie ~ Heart Choices
65. Annabelle @ Christian Momma
66. The Black Family
67. sunflowermommie
68. Janet
69. Deanna @ Inside Deanna\’s Diary
70. Marsha
71. becky aka theRAV
72. Sherida
73. Sherry@MyJourney
74. Rebecca
75. Vicki
76. Denise
77. angie
78. Janet @ Daily Provision
79. Rocks
80. Chel @ Chasing Contentment
81. grammy missouri usa
82. Mrs.Cuddles
83. Ann
84. Carolina Mama
85. Joyce-GrammaMomma
86. All Things Cherished

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