***  Well, imagine my embarrassment!  I can’t believe that I forgot about this blog hop.  I hope you got to enjoy the “shell” of my blog hop.  I am sure hoping that all the other ladies have come through in a very great way!

Things have been very, very hectic this summer as I am sure you can relate.  I started the summer with a mission trip to Haiti… then came back just to leave on a family vacation to Gettysburg, where I admit, I became a bit of a history nerd!  Then, we had Vacation Bible School at the church where I work which means long hours.  Now, I am getting ready to leave on a mission trip to India to end my summer!

I have honestly let Stampin’ Up!  slip by the way side for the summer.  Which, let me tell you.. that is a great thing about being a demonstrator for this great company.  I can let it slide and pick it back up as I need to in order fit with my life.  There are great things in the works this fall and I hope you will stick around to see them.

I leave in two days for India where I am going to be presenting a lesson on the biblical discipline of “Serving for the purpose of Godliness” at a small women’s conference. I am excited and nervous.  We will present our lessons once each in two different locations, a 16-hour train ride apart!  Plus, I am leading VBS for the children which consists of three lessons and crafts, games, and songs.  Lucky for them (and me) that I don’t have to lead the songs!  The children will be happy for that! LOL  SO, if you wouldn’t mind saying a prayer for me and my other team members – there are 5 women total and on lonely male Pastor who has to deal with us!

I look forward to sharing about my trip when I return by featuring some new great stuff from the holiday catalog!!!  In the mean time, take a look at what the rest of the ladies have done featuring kits or all sorts!

Until next time… keep it simple, Stampers!

🙂  Joanne