tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54202175996534987572024-02-06T22:23:35.136-05:00Sondra's Studio/StudyCreate and get wisdomSondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-15186585986653063662014-10-23T14:10:00.001-04:002014-10-23T14:10:37.001-04:00The Irony that Produced Opportuniy for MeeknessI didn't know whether to title this Irony, Meekness (ie Strength Under Control), or Big Doors Swing on Little Hinges. <br />
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So far this year two very similar instances have come my way and caused me to pause and strongly consider my responses. To date I have been successful in taking the high road but boy does the enemy push me otherwise!<br />
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I have recently found myself under great scrutiny, and to my intended hurt, for keeping secrets. But I remember reading somewhere that Love Covers a Multitude of Sins! And when I look at successful people in society I notice that we don't know much of their personal life. Would they have made it to the top if we knew of the skeletons in their closets? Of course, you may argue that in the Kingdom everything is different. I say, yes, to be effective in ministry we must be willing to admit that we have clay feet...but...we don't have to take off our shoes and show them! It's for the sake of the ministry, after all! The irony...it's these very people's secrets that if I don't keep quiet about, will knock them out of a six figure (no exaggeration) blessing! Three sentences from my lips and it's all over! To be honest, I am no saint, and it would be much easier if these folk knew this and could acknowledge my efforts on their behalf but even that's not the case. They have no clue and will most likely still keep me under fire for being a secret keeper! <br />
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In the second situation, someone told absolute lies about me and I chose not to defend myself (trying to model what I see Jesus doing when He doesn't even speak to the accusations against Him). What you don't realize is that it don't end there...there is a snowball or ripple effect where it keeps going and going and only getting bigger and badder as it spreads and becomes very difficult to maneuver in. I only know of a few lies but the consequences for me have been so drastic that I am assuming their must have been more that I don't even have a chance of addressing. The irony, again, if I told what I know for absolute sure to be the truth about this person it would cost them their job. I had even casually counseled the person against this behavior but to not avail. So, figuring that it would eventually be discovered and not wanting to be associated with it I withdrew myself from their company. But the snowball has become an avalanche and the ripple a tidal wave. So that I don't find myself trying to survive a tsunami I have decided to completely remove myself from the whole situation and take my secrets with me. At times I struggle with the extensive damage this person can cause to many but the Bible speaks very negatively against tattletailing and that's my final answer!Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-55153746954180518442014-02-17T19:57:00.001-05:002014-02-17T19:57:11.177-05:00My email from Jesus! Wed. Feb. 5th <div id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392673864684_8573" style="text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392673864684_8578" style="font-size: x-small;"><em id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392673864684_8577"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392673864684_8576" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">“My Princess…Give of Yourself</span></em></span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392673864684_8572" style="font-size: x-small;"><em id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392673864684_8571"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1392673864684_8570" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">I see how you pour yourself out to people. I love your heart and how you extend a helping hand to those in need. You will discover the true source of serenity and joy every time you step outside of yourself and give your life for my sake. I want you to remember you can never out give me, my love. Anything you do or say to further My Kingdom will be given back to you abundantly. Now go…give your gifts of time and tenderness to a world that desperately needs a touch from me through you.</span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">Love,</span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";">Your King and giver of life”</span></em></span></div>
Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-60729671869454115002014-01-04T15:45:00.000-05:002014-01-04T15:45:27.192-05:00In studying Elisha (which, by the way, is a fantastically interesting study) and reading where he parted the Jordan, it got me thinking about Moses parting the Red Sea; which got me thinking about unbelievers. I have heard scientists and historians try to explain it away saying it was a more shallow body of water. But then a child responded to this by exclaiming what a miracle it was that all those soldiers drowned in such a shallow body of water! hehe <br />
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But I say...if Houdini, David Copperfield, or the like had parted a mere bowl of water most of the world would gasp in amazement and still be talking and writing about it! <br />
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Why are some so afraid to give God His glory? That question is not asked prideful or in haughtiness. We need to seek an answer to this question because those nay sayers are God's creation, too, and He cares to see them saved.Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-7391794962374624472014-01-02T20:29:00.001-05:002014-01-02T20:29:37.463-05:00Last year I prayed to hear God's voice more clearly and through devoted time in the Word God answered my prayer. <br />
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This year I have prayed for humility and I always pray for wisdom. So He has given me these two sections of scripture to hold on to this year. <br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, 8 being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. </span><br />
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Isaiah 53:6-7 NASB<br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">6 All of us like sheep have gone astray,<br /> Each of us has turned to his own way;<br /> But the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all<br /> To fall on Him.<br /><br /> 7 He was oppressed and He was afflicted,<br /> Yet He did not open His mouth;<br /> Like a lamb that is led to slaughter,<br /> And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers,<br /> So He did not open His mouth.<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /></span></span></div>
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This is the book I worked on (see the acknowledgements page for my claim to fame) years ago and it's finally published! Some of you will remember the subtitle as my working title. This is the kindle edition on Amazon. Email me <a href="mailto:SondraBright@bellsouth.net">SondraBright@bellsouth.net</a> if you want a paperback or hardback copy. They are $12 and $16 respectively. I pray and believe this book will be a blessing to many.<br />
Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-79311041344131697552013-12-02T10:49:00.000-05:002013-12-02T10:49:03.649-05:00<div class="tweet-content simple-tweet-content normal">
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"The load, or weight, or burden of my neighbor's glory should be laid daily on my back, a load so heavy that only humility can carry it, and the backs of the proud will be broken. ... "<br />― <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1069006.C_S_Lewis">C.S. Lewis</a>, <i><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/1629232">The Weight of Glory</a> </i><br />
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<em>I love you, God. I really love you so much! Thank you from your far too prideful child. And btw, "Yes, sir."</em><br />
Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-43615908381680220582013-11-19T10:53:00.003-05:002013-11-19T10:53:37.465-05:00You can't lead full of that jet fuel you are loaded with now. -God<br />
Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-64676483951358302582013-08-06T10:50:00.001-04:002013-08-06T10:50:49.416-04:00-God"I will heal you because I love you." -God<br />
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That's twice in one week He has spoke this to me. Once was in past tense and one in future tense. I am posting it here to bring His promise back to myself when I need it. Hope it blesses you, too.Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-45063103759186583372013-07-30T17:33:00.001-04:002013-07-30T17:33:55.259-04:00Random ThoughtsRandom thoughts for today...<br />
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Most important ***Yesterday God said to me, "I saved you because you are precious to me."***<br />
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What the Bible says about flattery...<br />
<strong>Psalms 36:2</strong> For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.<br />
<strong>Romans 16:18</strong> For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.<br />
<strong>Proverbs 28:23</strong> He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.<br />
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<b>Proverbs 7:21-23</b> With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him. He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks; Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it <i>is</i> for his life.</div>
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<b>Proverbs 29:5</b> A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.</div>
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<b>Job 17:5</b> He that speaketh flattery to <i>his</i> friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.</div>
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<b>Psalms 12:3</b> The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, <i>and</i> the tongue that speaketh proud things: </div>
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<strong>Proverbs 28:23</strong> He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.</div>
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What the Bible says about tattle tailing...</div>
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"Above all, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-30455A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>keep fervent in your love for one another, because <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-30455B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>love covers a multitude of sins." 1 Peter 4:8</div>
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"He <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-16702A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup>who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, <span class="text Prov-11-13">But he who is trustworthy <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-16702B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup>conceals a matter." Proverbs 11:13</span></div>
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<span class="text Prov-11-13"><span class="text Rev-12-10">“Now the <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-30903J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup>salvation, and the power, and the <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-30903K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup>kingdom of our God and the authority of His Christ have come, for the <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-30903L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup>accuser of our brethren has been thrown down, he who accuses them before our God day and night." Revelation 12:10</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Prov-11-13"><span class="text Rev-12-10">Songs that have blessed me lately...</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Prov-11-13"><span class="text Rev-12-10">I Will Rise by Chris Tomlin</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Prov-11-13"><span class="text Rev-12-10">All My Fountains by Chris Tomlin</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Prov-11-13"><span class="text Rev-12-10">Washed By The Water by NeedtoBreathe</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Prov-11-13"><span class="text Rev-12-10">Lay `Em Down by NeedtoBreathe</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Prov-11-13"><span class="text Rev-12-10">Yearn by Shane & Shane</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Prov-11-13"><span class="text Rev-12-10">Not Guilty Anymore by Aaron Keyes </span></span></div>
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<span class="text Prov-11-13"><span class="text Rev-12-10">Manifesto by <span class="text Prov-11-13"><span class="text Rev-12-10">The City Harmonic</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="text Prov-11-13"><span class="text Rev-12-10">Farther Along by Josh Garrels</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Prov-11-13"><span class="text Rev-12-10">Told you it was random!</span></span></div>
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Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-78610919064241706062012-05-26T13:36:00.004-04:002012-05-26T13:40:36.395-04:00Anger…when it’s Holy<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Two things of anger we know from Ephesians 4:26, “<span class="small-caps"><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Be angry, and</span></span><span class="text"> <i>yet</i> </span><span class="small-caps"><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">do not sin</span></span><span class="text">; do not let the sun go
down on your anger,</span>”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jesus was without sin so He met these qualifications yet still
read the following instances in the gospels when Jesus was angry.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Rebuke of a Disciple - Matthew 16:21-23, Mark 8:31-33</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cleansing the Temple - Matthew 21:12-17, Mark 11:15-19, Luke
19:45-48, John 2:13-25 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cursing the Fig Tree – Matthew 21:18-22, Mark 11:12-14</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Woes – Matthew 23:13-36, Luke 11:37-54</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Healing on the Sabbath – Mark 3:1-5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Children in the Kingdom - Mark 10:13-16</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Teaching on Offense - Luke 17:1-4</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jesus rebukes the storm – Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jesus rebukes demons – Matthew 17:14-21, Mark 1:21-28, Luke
4:31-37, Luke 9:37-43</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jesus rebukes sickness - Luke 4:38-39</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">What happens if your anger does not fall under these
categories? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>According to Ephesians 4:27,
“<span class="text">and do not give the devil an opportunity.</span>” NASB<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">God created in us the emotion of anger…we
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<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For Further Study Read: Ephesians 4:17-32</span></span></div>Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-80648361655570197482012-05-18T21:53:00.001-04:002012-05-18T21:55:13.764-04:00Healing, line upon line...<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Luke
6:45 says…”</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><u><span style="color: #0066cc;"> </span></u></span><span class="woj">The good man
out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil <i>man</i>
out of the evil <i>treasure</i> brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks
from<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></sup>that which fills his heart.”<o:p></o:p></span></span>
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<span class="text">And according to </span><span class="woj">Proverbs 18:21</span><span class="text">, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue,</span> And those
who love it will eat its fruit.” <o:p></o:p><br />
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<span class="text">So meditate on Isaiah 53:5, ”But he was wounded for our
transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our
peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.</span>” <o:p></o:p><br />
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speak Psalm 118:17, “I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the </span></span><span class="small-caps"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: small-caps; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Lord</span></span><span class="text"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">.</span>”</span>Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-89718360260419433432011-10-04T00:25:00.008-04:002011-10-12T12:51:33.962-04:00New Sponsor for the Momas Charity Crop<div><div><div>Craf-T Products and Zum Gali Gali!</div></div></div>Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-18041426012900159912011-09-28T17:46:00.001-04:002011-09-28T17:54:47.082-04:00Sponsors for Upcoming Charity Crop<div>Take a look at the fantastic sponsors so far for our upcoming Momas Crop for Sampson charity crop. At the time of this writing there is only one room left and then only daytime croppers. So if you are thinking about it let us know soon. And keep a check back here for updates to this list.</div><div> </div><div>Scrapbook Creations</div><div>Thirty-One</div><div>Fiskars</div><div>Moxie</div><div>Unity Stamps</div><div>Technique Tuesday</div><div>Stampington</div><div>Clearsnap</div><div>Stampers Best</div><div>Heart & Soul</div><div>Crop Chocolate</div><div>Vintaj Natural Brass</div>Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-24432898838688390892011-09-11T17:27:00.002-04:002011-09-11T17:36:38.124-04:00Momas Charity Crop for SampsonThis is the big one girls! It's a Weekend Cottage Event with your friends, old or new!<br /><br />Friday - Sunday October 28th-30th at Scrapbook Creations in Spartanburg SC.<br /><br />Options to fit any schedule from "the whole shebang" 3day/2night crop/stay including 5 meals, snack, drinks, daily goody bags and hourly prize drawings, free make n takes and reduced rate classes everyday for as little as $75 to one great day out for only $25 lunch and goody bag included and other options in between!<br /><br />If you don't want to miss out on this one email me for a detailed flyer or to register.<br /><a href="mailto:SondraBright@bellsouth.net">SondraBright@bellsouth.net</a><br /><br />Beneficiaries of this event are 63 local soldiers of the SC Army National Guard's 151st Expeditionary Signal Battalion just recently home from a year long deployment in Bagdad, IRAQ.Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-7831141815159333142011-09-11T17:08:00.004-04:002011-09-11T17:26:55.884-04:00We Need Volunteer Scrapbookers2 Dates 2 Locations 2 Opportunities to serve<br />Sat. Oct. 22nd 11am - 8pm Cottages at Brushy Creek in Greer and<br />Sat. Nov. 5th 10am - 9pm Scrapbook Creations in Spartanburg<br /><br />All materials are provided...Just bring your favorite tools and adhesives.<br />We are making 63 6x6 Sampson Books for the soldiers of the<br />SC Army National Guard's 151st Expeditionary Signal Battalion<br />who recently returned home from a year long deployment in Bagdad, IRAQ.<br /><br />If you can even give us a couple of hours of your service on either of these days please contact me for more details. <a href="mailto:SondraBrighg@bellsouth.net">SondraBrighg@bellsouth.net</a>Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-89838772331047335472011-06-27T00:21:00.002-04:002011-06-27T00:37:57.429-04:00One crop down one more coming...Well, we had another successful crop yesterday at Scrapnesia in Spartanburg. Thanks to everyone who joined us and help meet our goals for this event.<br /><br />And thanks in advance to all those who are already signed up to help us create these M. Bright books for the patients at Greenville Glenn. We almost have a full house but with lots of work to do we would love to have you join us, too, Sat. July 9th to create the books for these residents. We will be there from 11am - 8pm but even if you can only give a couple of hours that would help us to finish all of them in just one day. Just call the store (288-7771) and let us know you are coming.<br /><br />Momas will provide the books and supplies and even a meal for all volunteers...all you need to bring is your favorite tools to work with and adhesives if you prefer your own. See you there.Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-33687132805997007662011-04-07T20:28:00.002-04:002011-04-07T20:35:07.685-04:00Kids say the funniest things...I took Haley (our 3 year old granddaughter) with me to run some erands today. Here's how it went..."Grandmother, I want to get married to PawPaw." "You do? That's probably because you love him so much, huh?" "Yep...[pause]...but Grandmother, I am thinking that we are going to have to get rid of you." "Get rid of me! Why?" Haley, "Didn't you get married to PawPaw one time." "Yes, I did get married to PawPaw a long time ago." "Well, I think you can only get married to one person so we are going to have to get rid of you and then I can marry PawPaw."Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-88719490406422924812011-04-04T14:10:00.002-04:002011-04-04T14:15:27.891-04:0080 pages in one day!Yep, we did it! We created 80 pages with the help of some good friends at Scrapnesia Friday. This week I will deliver them to Let There Be Mom. I know the families that get them in their books will really enjoy them. We had some great scrappers volunteer with us. It was a small group but we even had two new volunteers to Momas this time. I appreciate all of you dearly. And as always, I truly look forward to the next time we are together.Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-82241498677974136322011-03-17T12:42:00.003-04:002011-03-17T12:46:20.741-04:00Momas Date ChangesPlease note that there has been a mistake and the two June dates have not been confirmed by the new store. The owner has requested that we remove these dates from the list.<br /><br />But...you know girls...the party must go on! So, just hang on to yourself a bit longer; I know a lot of you have been ready for another great day with Momas; we have NOT canceled these events. They will just be moved to a new location and possibly new dates. But we will play!Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-74871033459954943072011-03-17T04:58:00.002-04:002011-03-17T05:08:44.396-04:00Three New Momas Dates!Momas has 3 new upcoming events...<br /><br />Momas Drop In Crop for Let There Be Mom @ Scrapnesia's new location - Fri. Apr. 1, 11am-11pm. Volunteers needed. Meals provided.<br /><br />Momas Charity Crop for M. Bright Books @ the new Scrappin' Times in Inman - Sat. Jun. 11, 10am-10pm $40 includes meals, snacks, goody bags, plus more...<br /><br />Momas Drop In Crop for M. Bright Books @ the new Scrappin' Times in Inman - Sat. Jun. 25, 10am-7pm. Volunteers needed. Meals provided.<br /><br />Contact me for more information:<br /><br />Sondra Bright<br />877-5805<br /><a href="mailto:MomasBooks@bellsouth.net">MomasBooks@bellsouth.net</a>Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-42700978448772431872011-02-28T14:32:00.003-05:002011-02-28T14:37:34.017-05:00Start Swell for SpringHost a Thirty-One party or close a book party by March 16th and in addition to all the benefits the company will give you I am offering your choice of FREE embroidery on 3 items ($18 value) or $16 in FREE products!<br /><br />If this is a goal you would like to reach contact me at <a href="mailto:SondraBright@bellsouth.net">SondraBright@bellsouth.net</a>Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-41758597847064789872011-02-04T01:55:00.002-05:002011-02-04T01:59:39.881-05:00Thirty OneHello everyone,<br /><br />I am now selling Thirty-One products. Their totes work wonderfully for stamp and scrap stuff. Take a look at the link below and let me know if you'd like to make an order, have a party, or even start selling with me. Hope to talk with you all soon.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mythirtyone.com/sondra">www.mythirtyone.com/sondra</a><br /><br /><a href="mailto:SondraBright@bellsouth.net">SondraBright@bellsouth.net</a>Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-32217177572701745042010-11-09T23:16:00.026-05:002010-11-09T23:50:56.478-05:00To all who will read this...<br /><br />...Life IS good in 2010! And nearing the end of this year I can say this will all surity. Early in the year I was diagnosed with breast cancer just two weeks before a close friend lost her battle with cancer. We spent her last night in the hospice center and the next night in the birthing center for an emergency c-section and the birth of our fourth beautiful and healthy granddaughter. Just a few weeks later, the day before going in the hospital for a masectomy, our neice passed away taking most of my family out of state for services the day after my surgery. Shortly after they returned complications from a rare blood disorder reared its ugly head that kept me in the hospital the better part of three months including ICU. Doctors actually gave up on me and asked our pastor to prepare my family for my death but God and I had other plans and here I am. While in ICU our oldest son (father of the newborn) was deployed to Iraq. We are very proud of him but miss him a whole lot and long for the day he is home safely in our arms. Now when I went in the hospital I was the only one in my family with cancer but while still in the hospital my father was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. He has now completed chemo and surgery and is now in the radiation phase of his recovery for which the prognosis is very good. But then just before I got out of the hospital my mother-in-law had a stroke, was put in the hospice hospital, and finally passsed away the week I came home. I was not able to make the trip to her funeral either and my husband barely made it because during that same week he fell and broke a rib at work. His sister was not able to make it because she was in another hospital out of state preparing for a lung transplant. Today my husband is back at work after being out for six weeks and several surgeries later I am home but still not back at work; I still have a couple of more surgeries to go. Both out of work at the same time, minus six months salary and with numerous extra medical expenses when I saw a Life is Good in 2010 t-shirt in the hospital gift shop...I just had to have it. No matter what, I really believe and want to declare to all that Life was good in 2010!<br /><br />By the grace of God I have beat breast cancer, a blood disorder, obesity, and some say death itself; my husband has his health back; we are the parents of a safe soldier; we have a beautiful new grandchild (with another on the way!); my dad is on his way to health; we still have hope for my sister-in-law; we hold precious memories of our friend, our neice, and our Mom; and...I am the proud owner of a t-shirt that states, "Life is Good in 2010!"Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-23737002593556819482010-03-30T20:57:00.004-04:002010-03-30T21:07:32.222-04:00Momas Crop for Li'l LeeThe dates for our next venture with Momas is set. Momas Crop for Li'l Lee Fundraising Crop will be Saturday, April 10 from 1pm-10pm at Funkie Munkie Scraps in Greer SC. The cost is $20 and includes dinner and snacks. Prizes will be given throughout the day and every cropper will get a welcome gift. There will be an auction and raffles and free make n takes and demos.<br />Monies raised will go toward creating Li'l Lee Books that will be given to the foster children that live at SC Church of God Home For Children. Our goal is to provide every child in the home a memory book of their own. There are currently 13 children residing in the home. If you are interested in joining us please email me at <a href="mailto:MomasBooks@bellsouth.net">MomasBooks@bellsouth.net</a> for more details.Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420217599653498757.post-90175027317604511862009-08-25T14:30:00.002-04:002009-08-25T14:34:38.502-04:00It's Fiskars Free Friday again!Join me this Friday, August, 28th from 2pm-4pm at Funkie Munkie Scraps in Greer for a free make n take and chances for prizes. It's all free and your project will take under 15 minutes to complete. There will be a drawing from everyone who attends, another drawing from everyone who purchases a Fiskars product (discounted during MnT), and a drawing from those who rsvp here on this blog.<br /><br />Last month one lady won two prizes! Come and claim yours.Sondrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970458679306604183noreply@blogger.com1