“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” ~ Colossians 3:16 (ESV)
I am inching myself back into the blogging world. Yes, I have been absent for a while — I needed to regroup and figure out what is truly important in life and to me…
So, why I am I writing a thankful post today? I have two wonderful things to share with the blogging community (although one thing is bitter-sweet)…
- Some of you know that I had a ‘Silent Auction‘ last week on this blog. Although I didn’t get many bids for the print, the ‘winning’ bid is extra special (and bitter-sweet). I want to thank Marsha and CWO for bidding on the print. The ‘winning’ bid was submitted by CWO.
Here is the very cool part: Darlene placed the bid in the name of all Christian Women around the globe — so in essence – you placed the bid too 🙂 . Since the bid was from the community of Christian women, Darlene requested that the print is not shipped to Canada, but to sweet little Gentry Rose.
This is the bitter part: July is the last month that CWO is being published. I have known CWO (and Darlene) from the beginning. I truly believe that I would have not made that many connections around the world if it had not been for Darlene following His lead…Darlene, you always will have a special place in my heart…I thank God for you and your commitment over the past 4 years ~ I love you, girl… - The other thing that I am truly thankful for is: God gave me a dream and is making it in little pieces reality. I only have shared this with a few of my closest friends, but now I am ready to share with you all. I am trying to build a portrait business. The only part that is hard to have the energy after an 8 hour work day to take portraits and promote my business. But I know that I can dream big with God…If you have time, check out my ‘business’ website: Iris Nelson Portraits…Let me know what you think 😛 …
Thank you for taking time to stop by today. Remember: No dream is to outrages if God is leading the way 🙂 …
Visit my dear friend Lynn at Spiritually Unequal Marriage, to visit other Thankful Thursday participants.
I stopped over at your portrait website. I think that pic you have up at http://www.inelsonportraits.com/2009/07/a-special-request/ that you did is beautiful! Great job!
Hope you have a great Thursday!
Karen
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Glad to have you back!! and that is simply beautiful about the silent auction. CWO has also been a huge help to me in my blogging experience. It will be truly missed. love ya, Laurie
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Hi Iris! Wishing you more blessings in your business 🙂
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I checked your site…beautiful photos. You should do very well. I pray the best for you. Maybe this part time job will be your full time job.
Peace and blessings.
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That is wonderful. Congratulations. I know you will do well. And welcome back.
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love that verse in colossians!
blessings to you on your new endeavor….
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How very cool!! Have you chatted with Melody yet? Hugs.
Wonderful!! You’ll be great! 🙂
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I’m so proud of you!
have a blessed day.
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Welcome back, Iris! We missed you!
I’m sure you will do well with your portrait business.
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I’m so pleased that Gentry Rose gets the beautiful print! A double blessing.
Blessings, my sweet friend. I’m so thankful you are blogging again.
And AMEN to all you said about Darlene! It was through her that I met you and all these other wonderful women in my life.
You are both loved!
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I will be linking to your website after writing this comment. There’s nothing too big or too hard for our God. Amen to that.
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I love you, and I am beyond proud of you sweetie. The pictures on your site are awesome.
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Hi, Iris! I was able to visit your photography site the other day and the photos are just beautiful. I am so thrilled for you and how the Lord is leading you towards your dream.
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