Tuesday, July 19, 2011

the beauty of truth




Love is extravagant

in the price it is willing to pay





the time it is willing to give






the hardships it is willing to endure



and the strength it is willing to spend

Joni Eareckson Tada





my love and grattitude to all of you

who continue to uphold me and with your

love and prayers...




Among God's best gifts to us

are the people who love us...



linking up to lovely Kathleen's White Wednesday

xoxo

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30 comments:

  1. the old white houseJuly 19, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I feel like I have missed so much in blogland since summer started. I hope you are feeling well, you have a spirit that shines for all to see and feel Kate.
    YOur photos are beautiful, loving all that coral and the grays and metal to go with it. perfection!
    That necklace your friend made you in the last post is very cool, love it!
    Take care of yourself... sending much love, t. xoxooxox

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  2. It's meJuly 19, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Love...........xxx.....

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  3. IdoJuly 19, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Love all those pieces of the vignette specially the candelabra/crucifix. Hope you and your mama are feeling well.
    Blessings!
    XXX Ido

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  4. SueJuly 19, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    As always, great photos! I hope you are feeling better, and will be back to your old self very soon!

    Take care, Sue

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  5. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJuly 19, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Gorgeous images and words...hugs to you Kate!

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  6. Rose CareyJuly 19, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Sending thoughts of HuGs and good health....

    Rose

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  7. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)July 19, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Stunning shots! Love all those vignettes! Gorgeous settings! Thanks for sharing:) Wish you good health.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  8. Anne LorysJuly 19, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    And I most certainly do love you, dear girl. :-)

    Many prayers and big hugs,
    Anne

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  9. The Smith HotelJuly 19, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Hope you and your family are doing well! Lovely displays as always!

    Hugs,
    Jody

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  10. blossoms vintage chicJuly 19, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Sweet girl...you know we all love you dearly.
    Hope you and your mom are feeling better today!
    Hugs to you both!
    xoxo
    Deb

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  11. JenniJuly 19, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Hi Kate~

    What beautiful pictures! And I love that saying, too, and how you incorporated it into your post! :)

    How are you feeling this week? I really hope you are feeling better! I am still praying for you, and for your mom as well! :)

    Blessings to you~
    Jenni

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  12. WhiteWhispers2uJuly 19, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Bless you my sweet one!Enjoyed my visit here as always.We myself and grandson love the playlist~Cheers Kim

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  13. SeawashedJuly 19, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    beautiful...you always touch my heart. ox

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  14. Irma@CosasBellasJuly 19, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    OMG Kate, is that the sofa table you were talking about? You sanded it down to per-fection! I love love love the base on that lamp, it looks like the candlesticks I sold in my booth. Did you make that yourself? And that awwwwwwesome crucifix candelabra is to die for, please give me first dibs on it if you're planning on putting it in the store :o)
    I'm so happy that you're doing better!!!

    Love you MUCHO,
    Irma

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  15. Missy @ Chateau Chic BoutiqueJuly 20, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Hey girlie! Prayers and love are sent your way. Hope to run into sometime this summer. Love your whites as always. ;).
    Tons and tons of blessings to you and yours,
    Mis

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  16. Annie LouiseJuly 20, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Hi Kate,
    So happy to hear from you. Wrapping my arms around you for a big hug. Keeping you and your family very close in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Love your pictures, simply divine. Blessings,
    Jeanette

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  17. trash talkJuly 20, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    And when freely given...as you always do...priceless.
    Keeping you in my prayers constantly.
    Deb

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  18. Burlap LuxeJuly 20, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Heartfelt beauty, you always inspire peace to my heart!

    Take care, lots of prayers.
    xx
    Dore

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  19. Rosemary@villabarnesJuly 20, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    This is such a beautiful post, both visually and emotionally.
    Blessings,
    Rosemary

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  20. MarieJuly 20, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Hi Kate - Hope all is well with you and amidst all these up and down emotions, that you are enjoying your summer days!
    -Marie

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  21. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Hi Kate,
    I have definitely been thinking of you and you have been in my daily prayers!!! Everything in your home looks so beautiful. You have such a way of making everything look just stunning!
    Please take care and have a lovely day.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  22. AnaJuly 20, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Sending tons of lovin' your way. In my heart and prayers always.

    Love you mucho,
    ♥Ana

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  23. Heaven's WalkJuly 20, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Beautifully written post, Kate. Please know that I will lift you up in prayer for continued strength and miraculous healing, my friend. ♥

    xoxo laurie

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  24. GLENDA CHILDERSJuly 20, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    I got to meet Joni years ago, when she was on a book tour.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

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  25. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJuly 20, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Lovely and so insightful post, Kate...sending caring thoughts and prayers your way...XO

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  26. BohemianJuly 21, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Dear Kate, thank you for your thoughts and Prayers, I know you have a point of reference to the challenges we are also facing. It is nice when Mom still has some good days where we can celebrate her Life and she can still enjoy being on this side of time and eternity for however long it is.

    Your Family is also in our thoughts and Prayers, I love your Post today and the lovely Treasures you've photographed.

    Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  27. UnknownJuly 21, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    <3 you my dear Ms. Kate : )

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  28. GailJuly 22, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Praying for your family.

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  29. GretchenJuly 29, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    I love your silver crucifix Kate. I am an avid lover of these, even though I'm not Catholic, my born again beliefs are shared with my design of jewelry through using broken and disgarded religious elements in them. To me the crucifix represents the Jesus greatest sacrafice to all believers in what he did for each of us that day on the cross. The ultimate sacrafice...
    Beautiful post!
    Gretchen

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  30. leonaMarch 25, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    I just can't believe we have the same Crucifix!!!!!I just received it not to long ago ...Your blog is beautiful....I enjoy dropping in for a visit and praise God that your mother is better!!! Leona

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