"Girl's Night Out"....'N2God Store' joined 'Sally Sings' at very fun shopping event!

Our friend Cheryl took this photo of Sally and I. Sally is holding one of her Cd's 
& I with the  large 'Message in a bottle'.

"Ladies Night Out" was a load of fun and a lot of ladies! It was awesome to accept Sally's invite. "Thank you Sally Joy!" All the vendors and shoppers were great and they even served wine. One cup was my limit and at our table Sally shared a Christmas plate of her famous recipe for  'fudge'. We had a N2God special...an array of assorted religious prints ~ for $5.00 each. The special continues all through November and December and we have many beautiful prints to choose from. Aren't they pretty posted in the back ground? 

This week I created four messages in a bottle! I was so excited because this has been on my mind for months and months. Sally's invite to "Girl's Night Out" was a motivating factor.
Of course it would be fabulous to say that they were all purchased however...they weren't. and I didn't mind. They are so special. It's one of those things I need to take time to explain.
Two bottles contained messages of 'Love' and the other two 'Faith'. Envelopes with a copy of the messages enclosed are included along with cute bottle gift sacks with little angles. There will be a new post created this coming week on http://www.bloominginkansas.blogspot.com/ to show & tell, so that you can create some of your own. Wouldn't a love letter to your husband be fun? I'm going to make one and since my husband doesn't normally read my blog spots...it'll be a romantic surprise.



These two bottles I created found new homes.
They contain 'Holy water from Lourdes France' and scented with lavender.

I delight watching people discovered some of my sweet ideas. It is time for me to share that big bottle of Lourdes Holy water that has been in my closet since my pilgrimage to Lourdes France in 2003don't you think? That was one of the most amazing travels in my life. I LOVE the saints and am inspired by how they lived and loved.



My husband was fantastic helping me get the signs, calling cards and prints ready.
I am so blessed and I have a thankful heart.
My old vintage rusted basket was one of the few items not religious. I think some shoppers may have wondered 'why an old basket?' I would answer "I like old stuff!"



My favorite message in the bottle! I missed getting the awesome angel on the cork. It is sealed with wax...just like the sailors did back then....



God's beautiful holy cards with prayers sold well.
Thank you God for blessing 'Sally Sings' and 'N2God Store!'
Girl's night out was fun! My favorite thing was seeing and talking to friends...especially the ones I haven't seen for long time. God is so good to me.

Today and always please remember to pray for the fogotten dead

Prayer for The Forgotten Dead

O Merciful God, take pity on those souls who have no particular friends and intercessors to recommend them to Thee; those who through the negligence of the loving or through length of time are forgotten by their friends and by all. Spare them, compassionate Lord, and remember thine own mercy, when others forget to appeal to it. Let not the souls which Thou hast created by parted from thee, their Creator. They are the work and, though they have sinned, they have been redeemed by thee. Vouchsafe, therefore, to look upon them and to deliver them from the intolerable pain of absence from Thee, the light and love of all thy creatures. Oh, place them in the number of they blessed Saints and citizens through Jesus Christ, their Savior. Amen.

Happy All Saints Day! November 1, 2011

It is wonderful to have the joy of Jesus today celebrating Holy Mass on this special day. Today I reflected on what it 'really' means to be stwant2be.
I have been blessed...I know who I am in Christ and there is everything right with that. I'm certainly NOT perfect, far from it. The good news is that I'm a 'work in progress' and God isn't finished with us yet.

To be stwant2be means doing my best to trust God in all things at all times...without excuses.
To be stwant2be is helping my spouse, children and grandchildren strive in the direction of Heaven.
To be stwant2be is to believe the best in everyone and try not to make excuses.
To be stwant2be is believing in the promises of Holy Scripture and proclaiming them.
To be stwant2be is having a grateful heart and showing appreciation at every opportunity.
To be stwant2be is interrupting Satan's plans every chance I have. Such a loser!
To be stwant2be is trying to stop being self focused, envious and selfish.
To be stwant2be is knowing there is joy in suffering. There is glory in the Cross.
To be stwant2be is being quick to forgive and not be so easily offended.
To be stwant2be is to encourage others not to give up.
To be stwant2be is believing in the power of prayer.
To be stwant2be is not just attending church but 'being' Church.
To be stwant2be is continually calling on the intercession of Mary Most Holy and all the Saints, studying their lives and knowing they have paved the way for us to follow.