Take a minute and be blessed, read on.

I have abandoned the 'ship' for a few days. With school days approaching; a few moms have requested backpacks for their daughters. Thrilled that they appreciate my individual design(s) motivated me to stay with the task at hand. Being unemployed currently in the 'real sense' is not necessarily being without work! God has enlightened me in many aspects and prompted me to use the talents he has given me. My father was an architect,  builder, and art teacher. He told me numerous times, I had lots of 'artsie' in me. The seed was planted at a young age, however not put into fruition until the time was right. that is I have been so busy with my life; wife, grandmother, prior college student,  a worker bee for 32 years. Like most woman who are in the business world, called: work, work, work, lucky to cram in church and a movie on the weekend. I never realized how full my life was until I had 'time' to ponder it. I am never bored, quite the opposite. Between ~ looking for employment at the level of schooling, I have earned, being available to others, and now applying   'artsie' to my days, has  proven to be quit rewarding. Who would have ever thought? When God has a plan  often it is beyond my wildest imagination. I had a mind set that having a college degree, being  in the field of Human Services, was the sure way I could be instrumental.  Loosing my job after numerous years, was devastating, rightly so... However the words of a mentor resonate in my mind often, "you don't know the good news from the bad news Donna!".  Yah' right, I thought.  My mind visioned standing in food lines, visiting churches for financial handouts, and more. Guess what, that did transpire.  During the last eleven  months I have been humbled; as the shoes are on the other foot.  Ah huh, there is another side to a 2 by 4. God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6).  Get this~during an interview, I was interviewed by a prior client (who was obviously successful in her recovery).  During the interview, she cried and said, "Thank you Donna for believing in me, that is why I am here".  Is this a blessing or what, to see the success of others, in which I was privileged to be a part of.  God does Bless our diligence to persevere in the toughest of times, as it will be used for are good and glorify HIM.  I have learned that a 'cooperate  pay check' is not the only way to get paid.  For anyone struggling today or in fear (bottom line) have faith in Christ. I am a walking testimony of his promises. How to start if stuck, read the Gospel of John in the New Testament, and will will come alive in your daily walk, I promise. Please give feedback on the backpacks thus far, if interested in ordering one, let me know. Have a blessed day and thank you for your time! Colorurday and pray. Donna

#1 Woman's backpack, size 13" by 15" by: Colorurday, Donna