Hi everyone!
I just wanted to drop you a note, and tell you that I will start back blogging regularly! I have something NEW to show you--and I get to give one away! I can't wait to share the video with you! It's not even in stores or orderable yet! Woohooo! Look for that soon!
We only need 4 more followers--and we will give out something fun for our 2900 followers!!!
So look for a video super soon--as soon as my laryngitis clears up!
I wanted to tell you that I know what it's like to have your entire life turned upside down. To be in that really difficult place--where you don't know if you can make it or not--when you are just in that dark place--searching desperately for that light. I've been there.
Life is so dreary...in those times. It feels like you are in a fog--just trying to find your way in a haze. You just feel this gaping sadness in your heart. Well everyone hates those times--but everyone has them. The crazy thing? We are never going to stop having them--life is like that. It is unpredictable.. no one is safe from Life.
I think the best thing we can offer each other is "food for our soul". You know the companionship that we share as crafters and artists. You can't make an omelette without breaking a couple of eggs. Right?
When you feel down-hearted--just try to remember...it's not always going to be like this. Nothing in this world lasts forever.
You have a friend in me--no matter what. I may not know where you live, see you each day, or know all the trials you face...but in spirit I am with you.
I pray for my blog readers EVERY day...I know He is with you. Good times are ahead--and if you can just NOT believe all the lies that people throw out there at you--you can lift the fog.
The fog is when you dream but while you are awake--when you believe everything that others throw out there at you.."you aren't talented enough..you aren't lucky enough"...plus the ones we tell ourselves. "I'll never be as popular as her...I'll never be that thin...I always screw things up...why does this always happen to me?"
I'll tell you WHY...It's life--and guess what? It happens to everyone. There is NO one that can judge you. Who says 5'3 and 100 lbs is gorgeous? Who made up that LIE? The fact is--YOU decide what to let your heart believe. Don't believe the lies. Don't let others keep you in a FOG.
YOU can be what you want..you can BELIEVE what you want...and you CAN rise above any challenge. NO one can keep you down my friend. ALL the GREATS know that--stop believing the nay-sayers...even those little voices you've heard so long. Put them to rest.
Every day for this entire week--I want you to get up and look in the mirror, and say..
I am in control of MY life. I choose what to believe, and NO one can poison my heart.
When you hear those little voices--just say..... I do NOT accept this or believe it.
Do this for me everyday for 2-3 days...then leave me a comment.
ONE person who comments will receive a SET of CREATIVE CHARMS deals or kits of the month. These are awesome packed bags full of creative embellishments! I'll announce the winner 3/1
Love,
Kristal
I just wanted to drop you a note, and tell you that I will start back blogging regularly! I have something NEW to show you--and I get to give one away! I can't wait to share the video with you! It's not even in stores or orderable yet! Woohooo! Look for that soon!
We only need 4 more followers--and we will give out something fun for our 2900 followers!!!
So look for a video super soon--as soon as my laryngitis clears up!
I wanted to tell you that I know what it's like to have your entire life turned upside down. To be in that really difficult place--where you don't know if you can make it or not--when you are just in that dark place--searching desperately for that light. I've been there.
Life is so dreary...in those times. It feels like you are in a fog--just trying to find your way in a haze. You just feel this gaping sadness in your heart. Well everyone hates those times--but everyone has them. The crazy thing? We are never going to stop having them--life is like that. It is unpredictable.. no one is safe from Life.
I think the best thing we can offer each other is "food for our soul". You know the companionship that we share as crafters and artists. You can't make an omelette without breaking a couple of eggs. Right?
When you feel down-hearted--just try to remember...it's not always going to be like this. Nothing in this world lasts forever.
You have a friend in me--no matter what. I may not know where you live, see you each day, or know all the trials you face...but in spirit I am with you.
I pray for my blog readers EVERY day...I know He is with you. Good times are ahead--and if you can just NOT believe all the lies that people throw out there at you--you can lift the fog.
The fog is when you dream but while you are awake--when you believe everything that others throw out there at you.."you aren't talented enough..you aren't lucky enough"...plus the ones we tell ourselves. "I'll never be as popular as her...I'll never be that thin...I always screw things up...why does this always happen to me?"
I'll tell you WHY...It's life--and guess what? It happens to everyone. There is NO one that can judge you. Who says 5'3 and 100 lbs is gorgeous? Who made up that LIE? The fact is--YOU decide what to let your heart believe. Don't believe the lies. Don't let others keep you in a FOG.
YOU can be what you want..you can BELIEVE what you want...and you CAN rise above any challenge. NO one can keep you down my friend. ALL the GREATS know that--stop believing the nay-sayers...even those little voices you've heard so long. Put them to rest.
Every day for this entire week--I want you to get up and look in the mirror, and say..
I am in control of MY life. I choose what to believe, and NO one can poison my heart.
When you hear those little voices--just say..... I do NOT accept this or believe it.
Do this for me everyday for 2-3 days...then leave me a comment.
Love,
Kristal
We all love you sweet friend..............Thanks for this blog and you!
ReplyDeleteWow Kristal, your words are so beautifully written and inspiring. I have been to that "dark" place and I have personally been challenged to the point that I practice EVERY day what you suggested since the year 2000. I wish you happiness and good health and everything else really does fall into place!
ReplyDeleteCreative wishes,
Claire
www.scrapmyway.blogspot.com
Thank you Claire & Sandy--you are right--everything falls into place. It has to. It's our story we are weaving...we decide the ending.
ReplyDeleteOh Kristal, you are one wise woman! I have been where you are...I was a single mom, two children and scared out of mind! Faith kept me together. Three years later, I met the man God chose for me, and we are married for 17 years now! 17 amazing years. In 2005, I was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, and it was the love of my husband, my faith and my children, along with some online support that got me through it. It was hell, and m extended family treated me like garbage, including my mother. I fell into such depression...how could my family do this to me? But, faith and love got me through it. I discovered my craftiness again, and began to create things that made me happy. I never thought I would find such support in the craft community, but it is life changing, for sure. You are unique, wonderful and adorable! You keep on rockin on, and I will keep on rockin with you! xo
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration...thank you for being so candid....
DeleteOh Kristal, you are one wise woman! I have been where you are...I was a single mom, two children and scared out of mind! Faith kept me together. Three years later, I met the man God chose for me, and we are married for 17 years now! 17 amazing years. In 2005, I was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, and it was the love of my husband, my faith and my children, along with some online support that got me through it. It was hell, and m extended family treated me like garbage, including my mother. I fell into such depression...how could my family do this to me? But, faith and love got me through it. I discovered my craftiness again, and began to create things that made me happy. I never thought I would find such support in the craft community, but it is life changing, for sure. You are unique, wonderful and adorable! You keep on rockin on, and I will keep on rockin with you! xo
ReplyDeleteI needed this, thanks. You are always there, it's kind of amazing really. Have a great week and I hope your voice gets better. I've had it for almost 2 weeks and the ASD student in one of my classes is going nuts. She keeps asking what's wrong with my voice;-)
ReplyDeleteWow. Great to know you pray for all of us!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the encouragement. Hope your voice is better soon.
ReplyDeleteKristal, your message was right on time and definitely something I needed to hear. This has been one of those weekends where I started to feel down and like everything was going in teh wrong direction. I plan to use this mantra and release the fog in order to let the sun shine bright not only in my life but in the lives of everyone that I care about, including YOU! Thanks so much for being such a wonderful inspiration for all! Big Hugs!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping your voice comes back...but in the meantime, you could not have communicated more clearly if you shouted it out! Not only are crafters some of the most warm hearted and thoughtful people I know, our crafting is what sometimes keeps us sane. On those days when we are overcome with worry or struggling with demons, making something creative can take us out of ourselves for just a minute, or an hour. And hopefully, we can recharge and rejuvenate. Love your encouraging words Kristal!
ReplyDeleteVery inspirational! You are a wonderful person! :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Kristal and keep you head above the 'fog'.
ReplyDeleteHi Kristal!!!
ReplyDeleteI am in "That Dark Place!" I needed to hear that I am not alone!
Blessings,
Valerie
Hi Kristal!!!
ReplyDeleteI am in "That Dark Place!" I needed to hear that I am not alone!
Blessings,
Valerie
Thank you so much for sharing these thoughts. I have been thinking about these things a lot lately. It brakes my heart to watch others feel so bad about themselves because of something someone else has told them they can't do or didn't do right.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to hear you'll be back regularly, I miss reading your posts.
Hi Kristal, Welcome back. Yes we all fall into those foggy times. I have been in and out of mine for the past 2 years. I pray for guidance for me. I pray for everyone that I know that they receive what they need. Hope your voice improves. Some how just when I need lifting up you post something on your blog that speaks to me. Thank you thank you thank you.
ReplyDeleteHugs, sending love back to you
Debbie
Oh my alot of us are in that dark place. My poor DH has had health issues as of late and has been in the hospital 3 times since Dec. I found a great job in TX(where my kids and sister live) and we are currently packing to move back to TX (Austin). Never lived in Austin before, don't know any scrappers/crafters there yet. I have 2 wonderful gal pals (I met them at a CKC convention the first year I moved here to PHX, who have been helping me pack thank goodness and my son flew in from TX to help with the move also. Unfortunately my DH had to go to the hospital again on Fri in the middle of the move. We are scheduled to leave tomorrow but still have to move stuff to storage that wouldn't fit into the truck. Chins up everyone. We will get through this!
ReplyDeleteI was raised in Austin, it's a very unique place, very friendly with lots of things to do. I am sad that your husband is in poor health, but they do have some amazing hospitals there as well. I currently live in Houston, but if you need anything (directions, fun things to do and see, or just someone to correspond via email with) my email is landerson.1018@gmail.com. My brother lives in Austin as well, and the reason I know they have some good hospitals is because he has had lots of heart problems. So keep your chin up, as you said, and it will all work out! :) Austin is a great place. :)
DeleteWow Kristal how True this is. We all are in the same boat. Life is the hardest thing to do. their is so many obstetrical to overcome and sometimes we will Prosper and others we may not but we do have to take the good with the bad even if it hurts but isn't that life? So when the Fog rolls in sometimes it will overtake us but sometimes we can overcome the fog that rolls in. If we just come to the conclusion that life will hand us some good apples and then some bad but I think if we try hard enough and talk to ourselves we all can come out of this ahead of the game we may have some paddle scares but all that takes is a Bandage and it will heal and we will move on and Learn from what we have gone through by just starting again. Big Hugs I love the way you Inspire me to do better and feel better. I have had some things go on with my Father and then our oldest Daughter that hasn't change for the good but with your words i know we will have to think Positive and just Maybe things will look up. I will keep your words close to my Heart and Pray to god she will come back to us
ReplyDeleteall in one Peace and our soon to be Grandchild will also be in our life. thanks Kristal and Iam so Glad you are back. Love ya Anita
thanks for the chance to win such an Awesome Prize.
aw hon that was a super post! love you. Hope you are on the mend with that laryngitis mess soon. Have missed you.
ReplyDeleteI wish my daughter could read this post! She's in a dark place now and feels very alone even though I tell her it is a part of life. She doesn't believe mom but maybe she'll believe someone else going through it! Thanks for encouraging me to encourage her!
ReplyDeleteKris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com
I can completely relate because I have been it this spot many many times over the last 16 months especially. At times I have felt so empty but then I look at my grandkids and they totally change my thinking. I find peace in my craft room but the daughter thinks I am rotting away in my room. lol Little does she know how alive I feel when I am creating.
ReplyDeletePrecious Hugs
Things have been bad here too, for my son and his family, but I have decided to pray through my problems and have relied on God to either give me the right words, or to let me know when to shut my mouth. Not an easy thing for me. I am sorry you are going through some bad times, but I so know your ability to stay strong through them. I see that in your words and heart. XOXO Christi
ReplyDeleteI so agree with all your words and life as well as people can be so cruel. No one has the right to judge anybody else. But I try to make the time to look at the good things I have in my life and then I feel better.
ReplyDeleteInstead of looking at the negatives I look at the facts ... I can walk around ... I have a home to go to... I have family that loves me ... have two eyes to be able to see... and I can talk .. and I can hear .. and every day I am so grateful for all these things.
And as the days go on I am becoming more and more grateful for the online friends that I am making in whatever part of the world they live in.
Family is very important but so are friends ... especially female friends as we are so in tune with each other... and always willing to listen and talk even if we can't help physically.
I am only as far away as an email and I will help whereever and when ever I can. Hugs to you xxx
Kristal it is so good to have you back blogging like this!! This is one of the reasons I starting following your blog was your motivational speaches. Please keep them coming, you are such a gifted writer and you never know who is reading your blog and really needs that pep talk. can't wait to see the video and please take of yourself.
ReplyDeleteKristan
GCDTM
You are amazing, Kristal. I know you had some real heartbreaking problems but you came through it, all the while praying for others along with yourself. Thanks for your "ray of sunshine" and your love of others. You're quite a LADY. Smiles Carolyn
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, it sounds like you have done some very serious soul searching and paved a whole new life attitude for yourself Good for you! I wish you nothing but peace and happiness in the future, but as you seem to have realized, you can "choose" those goals for yourself! I have lived much much longer than you, and that realization came to me in one of my darkest hours. Thank you for putting into words something that should be required reading for everyone, especially young women.
ReplyDeleteparavella@aol.com
So glad you are back! You have gone through so much but still have such a positive attitude, with so many encouraging words for others. Thank You!
ReplyDeleteWhile I am waiting for the fog to lift I try to remember the words of Christ "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12. If I turn on the "fog lights" it does help to lighten the fog a bit while I try to work my way out of it. My thoughts and prayers are with you Kristal. Hope you are feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Today ... Monday... I looked in the mirror when I got up and almost scared myself and had to remind myself it was not "Halloween". Before I got to to mirror I was just happy that I could move and get out of bed. Life is fine and I am ready for the day to take what may come my way. I care for my parents and everyday is a challenge........
ReplyDeleteEveryone have a great Monday and when you look in the mirror tomorrow remember its another day!
What fabulous words of wisdom. I too need to remember this when I feel overwhelmed. I thought I would have tons of time to do tons of things being a stay at home mom and only working a couple hours a week, but things add up when you are least expecting it...that's when I will remember these amazing words. Thank you so much for finding a way to say exactly what we all need to hear. :) Hugs, and remember we are praying for you too.
ReplyDeleteKristal, I have traveled some of those very roads you are now traveling and I have to say FAITH and PERSISTENCE got me through it! I too am a divorced mother of three awesome, now grown, children! And I walked through some pretty thick fog and sometimes wondered if I would ever see the SUN shine again! But I have and even now it still gets a bit foggy around here but I turn on the headlights and keep going! Thanks for all the encouragement you give to us! You are an awesome person!
ReplyDeletecouldn't agree more. tfs your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteLife can sure be more than a handful at times and dealing with what comes your way is not easy. Wishing you the best in all you do.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Kristal you are an Awesome person and you treat us all like we are your Family and this Group is a Very close Family because of you. always Remember you are a Strong Person and we will always Back you in every way. thanks for Being my Friend and teacher. Love ya Hugs
ReplyDeleteAnita
So glad to see this message from you today. I have really missed your blogs and videos and look forward to seeing more of them and you as soon as you are able ! Thanks for sharing your thougts with us and for your prayers. Praying for you too !
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I clicked onto your blog today - having one of those fog days you wrote about and you have given me a lift! Funny how we find what we need if we are just open to looking. Thank you so much for making today easier.
ReplyDeleteHey Kristal, I love you and pray for you everyday. Thanks for the encouraging words.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless My Friend,
Sherry
Thanks for the encouragement and prayers. They are felts
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement and prays
ReplyDeleteJust signed up to follow and it changed to 2900! congratulations!
ReplyDeleteso glad to hear you're out of the fog. How very lovely of you to include all your followers in your prayers! You are in my prayers, too.
Wonderful and inspirational words...can never have too much of that! Hope everything is in tip-top shape SOON!
ReplyDeleteJenn
freshlylaideggs.blogspot.com
I'm so glad you are doing so well, makes me happy! :)
ReplyDeleteTuesday...I looked in the mirror again this morning and I saw a very lucky person in a very wonderful place. The USA where I have freedom to do whatever I want. All I have to say today is "God Bless The USA". Everyone have a great "Tuesday".
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful for you and for all of the things in which we go through in life. HUGE HUGE cyber (((HUGS))))----by the way you look marvy!!! be blessed
ReplyDelete~Beyond Measure
Tammy
www.bbbm.weebly.com
Wow things in my Life have been very upside down with my Dads 2 back to Back Surgery's then our daughter's Pregnancy
ReplyDeleteand the Bad influence. she won't hear to us and its making so much Drama and Heart pain that we just need to Pray she will finally see the girl for who she really is. and with the words you are giving sure helps. thanks for all the comfort you give to us all. that's what family is for.
you are my Friend
Anita
Woohoo -- I just checked and you're at 2900 followers! It sure is great to have you back again! I really missed you and your encouraging messages. God bless you and your boys. I look forward to seeing more of your posts.
ReplyDeleteME alegro que nadie te quite tus creencias son tuyas y nada mas.
ReplyDeleteBesos y me apunto al candy
I totally agree with everything you said,but just remember God only gives you what you can handle,even if we feel like we can't take anymore, it only make us stronger. Hope you find peace.
ReplyDeleteAngela
gypsydreamsdesigns.blogspot.com
I totally agree with everything you said,life is such a roller coaster you have to enjoy as much as you can and let everything else go. I hope your fog lifts quickly.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the inspiration you share.
Angela
gypsydreamsdesigns.blogspot.com
Thank you soo much....I needed a little reminder today.....get better soon....
ReplyDeleteIt is so good to see you blogging again. I have missed your words of wisdom. We are always here and praying for you and the boys as well. Much Love... Heather
ReplyDeleteYour blog entry today was JUST what I needed ... love the encouragement, and just smiled out loud at the comment ... "You can't make an omelette without breaking a couple of eggs" ... boy, isn't THAT the truth. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with us!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just what I needed to read again today. Thanks for reminding us that we are great as we are :)!
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice to see you back and thanks for your words of wisdom.
ReplyDeleteKristal,
ReplyDeleteI looked in the mirror and was so thankful to see someone looking back at me. Living in Kentucky this week was a miracle. I have my family and no storm damage except loss of the use of my internet service. We were so lucky. I pray for the recovery and help for those no so lucky. Please say a prayer for these people and that they will have a mirror soon that they can look into.
Wow, what amazing thoughts! Getting through the daily fog is tough for everyone. Sometimes I am my own worst fog. Thank you for the kind words, welcoem back! Stephanie
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