March 9, 2012

You Lift Me Up

This girl was a joy to paint. In case you can't tell, those are balloons in her hair and it says: you lift me up.

I've been blessed with people who've walked through heartache with me. Carried me when I lost my way. Steadied me when my soul was crushed and laughed with me when I needed a happy release.

You are among them.

Yes you, reading this blog. You don't know how touched I am that anyone is interested in what I have to say. I am moved and grateful. Knowing you're here has given me courage.

You lift me up.

You're Invited
My daughter's heading to Africa this summer and in honor of her trip, I'm throwing a Blog Party on Monday, March 12! I'll be giving away an ORIGINAL painting along with prizes, games, and fun DIY's from 8:00 a.m. till 8:00 p.m. There'll be a coupon for 30% off all orders that day in my Etsy shop--ALL proceeds will go to my daughter's trip. Hope you can come!
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36 comments :

  1. Lovely and inspirational Catherine! Happy PPF. :-) Good luck to your daughter and her exciting trip to Africa.

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  2. What a fun painting, and it is such a blessing to have people to be with you when things are not going well. I hope your daughter has a lot of fun in her trip, so far away!

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  3. Love it! I have a recurring image of a woman with flowers in her hair.
    Rinda

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  4. That painting is great and I love the balloons in her hair... blogging is such a supportive community isn't it... have marked on my calendar to head over on Monday... good luck with it...xx

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  5. Loving your very creative painting Catherine. Am sure your daughter will have a great trip. Happy PPF. Have a great weekend, Annette x

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  6. That's wonderful! I'll have to mark the date to come to the party. :)

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  7. Lovely words and a very pretty picture. I shall be here Monday and good luck with raising funds for your daughter's trip.
    x

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  8. I love the message behind your painting, the image says it beautifully. Your daughter has an exciting journey ahead of her!

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  9. What a fabulous message and painting to bring it to life!

    Africa - wow! How exciting (and nerve wracking for Mom?) I hope she has a fabulous time!

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  10. I'll be there for sure. What a great way, and creative way, to support your daughter. You must be excited and a bit nervous for her. She has a heart just like her mother!

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  11. Beautiful painting, love the balloon and sentiment... and good luck to your daughter... :)

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  12. SO exciting for your little girl, Catherine! That will be a trip she will never forget!

    I LOVE the balloons in her hair! It makes me smile.

    Love!

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  13. i have found, that the blogging community is such a powerful uplift in my life, too!! people like you have given me such self esteem! thank you!
    -m

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  14. Great painting! It's amazing what a difference our virtual friends can make in our lives, isn't it?

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  15. Beautifully painted, and your upcoming blog party sounds wonderful!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  16. She's so beautiful! Cool blog party!

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  17. Very sweet, creative, and inspiring!

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  18. Very sweet painting - so whimsical and I love the sentiment. Sounds like a great party Monday. Best of luck to your daughter.
    Blessings,
    Tricia

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  19. Wow! Gorgeous painting. And I love the message =D

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  20. I love the addition of balloons in this beauty's hair - definitely uplifting!

    Your daughter is lovely and I think it is fabulous that she is going to Africa to work in an orphanage... It is so wonderful to see the kindness that has passed from mother to daughter - Very inspiring :)

    xo
    Kristin

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  21. Very whimsical, love it Glad to have found you via PPF

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  22. shes very very cool
    I love those words
    love the colours
    bless those people who have helped you through

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  23. How cute she is....those balloons are such a lovely idea!

    As for your daughter, wow! She's is off on an adventure...how exciting! I wish her all the best!

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  24. Catherine,
    reading your post reaffirms my belief about this group of artists on PPF; that we are here to listen, understand, communicate and support, in whatever way we possibly can.
    All the best to your daughter and wishing her a safe trip and term while in Africa.

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  25. Oh what a beautiful and creative piece! I love the idea of balloons in her hair. I'm pinning it on pinterest! :-)

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  26. o i love the idea of ballons!! love her! happy PPF!

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  27. Love your girl creation ~ great style and palette ~~ thanks ~ namaste, ^_^

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  28. oh how fabulous for your daughter. I wish I could support this, but we are having some money issues over here. I'm sorry.

    I do love this new painting!!! ...now I need to check in on the red dress!

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  29. Great painting. That is so wonderful about your daughter too.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  30. You're right, blogging encourages artists and brings a lot of warmth. Good luck to your daughter (I hope you understand me and my English is not too bad!)
    Happy PPF
    Flo

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  31. beautiful beautiful painting! great job and good luck to your daughter =)

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  32. Adorable painting! How exciting for your daughter!!!Deb

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  33. I feel the same way about blogging as you do. They've been a life line to me too.
    I presume your daughter will be stopping in Cape Town at some time during her African Adventure. May the Lord bless her while she blesses others, Geoff.

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  34. Lovely, fun painting! Sweet to adorn her hair with balloons!

    I agree with you about blogging. Such an encouraging, kind, thoughtful community this is!!

    Happy (late) PPF!! And big hugs to you!

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  35. Lovely, fun painting! Sweet to adorn her hair with balloons!

    I agree with you about blogging. Such an encouraging, kind, thoughtful community this is!!

    Happy (late) PPF!! And big hugs to you!

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  36. What a wonderful adventure for your daughter. may your spirit be lifted up to carry you over the miles to visit her in your heart.

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