Our Day

Here's my layout for Twisted Sketches #68 the twist is Vintage. A simple layout, but I was happy with how it turned out! 

Products used: 

Patterned Paper - 7 Gypsies, Fancy Pants, Crate Paper, Teresa Collins; Die Cuts - Glitz Design; 

Stickers - Glitz Design; Alpha Stickers - My Mind's Eye; Border Punch - Stampin' Up; 

Bling - My Mind's Eye

Thanks for looking! 

{Memories Documented}

Noelle and I have been on a High Seas Expedition with our church's VBS this week. We've had a great time! I've had the joy of leading her group of kids (her and 5 boys!). We've learned new songs, played games, made some fun crafts, eaten some fun snacks and learned a lot about our God! We've learned that God's Word is true, comforting, surprising, life-changing & for everyone! This definitely ranks up there as a highlight of our Summer. It's been great to experience this week together with her! 

Remembering the Fallen...

This morning we watched the funeral procession for the fallen Shawnee, KS firefighter who lost his life while on duty last weekend (you can read the story here). There were over 100 fire trucks and other emergency vehicles in the 12 minute long procession. The above photo is the sight that brought me to tears. Although I am almost ashamed to admit it, we originally went because we thought the kids would enjoy seeing all the fire trucks. But, after seeing the first truck, with the casket and those guarding it, I was moved and struck with the greatness of the loss of this one whose dedicated his life to serving and saving others lives & in the attempt to do so lost his own life. To us all, the definition of a true hero. 

And, on this Memorial Weekend, I will now be much more aware of the great sacrifice of so many heroes who've lost their lives out of service & duty for others. We pray that the families and friends of these heroes will be blessed with strength & peace from our Heavenly Father.