Friday, March 20, 2009

Bye-Bye Birdy! Or Maybe Not!!!

As some of you know, there has been a little birdy building a nest in one of the flower pockets on our front doors. Here is the one said birdy took over and disheveled a bit.





Here is a picture of the little nest I took while standing on a chair



The sad truth is that we haven't seen our little birdy for a couple of days, so we don't know if she's coming back or not. MEH!!


My joy at the prospect of the little birdy residing on my front door was snuffed out, and along with the other emotions the day held for me, to be honest...I was struggling.


I told my hubby I was going out to Michael's to get some card making stuff, and to have some time alone. I got some cool stuff, and on my way back into the neighborhood, I stopped at my mailbox. I didn't have my key with me yesterday, so there were a few days of mail in it.


I got home, ate dinner, and got the stack of mail and sat on the sofa to go through it. I felt better than when I left, but still not great.


You know that song that says "His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He cares for me"?


Well, there was a bubble envelope in the mail from Texas, and it was for me!!



I knew exactly who it was from because this special friend won a little something from me a month or so ago.

I read the sweet note she included (also adorable and handmade)




And then I hurriedly opened the package and to my sheer delight it was full of little birdies from no other than the amazingly talented TAMI at Aunt Mimi's Creations!!!



My eyes were full of joyful tears as I pulled out one after another lovely handmade cards and tags.


Here they are all together...absolutely glorious!!
(you can click photos for a closer view)




A bright red cardinal



A Smith's Longspur tag


A beautiful blue bird tag bearing spring wishes


An "inspired" birdy with Bible verse


And a Happy Birthday burlap, button and flower birdy
Precious Tami, you have no idea how much this charming, thoughtful surprise transformed my evening, and lifted my spirits!!
I thank my God for you and how He used you to truly minister His goodness to me...just when I really needed it!! Thank you so very much for these enchanting pieces of artwork that you poured your time into, and blessed me with.
Hope you all enjoyed viewing her work. You can always see more over at her blog!
If you haven't visited her...you should!! You'll find some beautiful things, and a great friend!!
Joyful blessings,
Becky

33 comments:

  1. Hi Becky,
    Tami is very talented and I enjoy visiting her blog, But what an awesome God we serve, He knows what we need and just when we need it!!! As I go through blogland and the more blogs i read the more aware of His presence I see in our lives. Thank you for sharing this and as always you bless me so much.
    Blessings,
    Sue

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  2. I hope your bird comes back. What a wonderful package to receive.

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  3. How sweet! The cards are beautiful Becky!

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  4. Awwww.....I am so happy to have made your day! God works wonders!! You had me in tears by the end of the post, you are the sweetest!!!

    The answer to your question earlier about the selling store....yes I am going to do the blog. I have started to prep it and hope to have it up and running in a week or so.

    Have a wonderful weekend!!!!
    Big Hugs~ T

    Oh and I hope your little bird returns soon...maybe his little mate was not happy with her home. Look at it this way you'll have a nest if they do not come back! ;o)

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  5. Sorry to hear about your little birdie mama, Becky. I hope she comes home soon.

    Isn't it awesome when God knows just what we need, just when we need it, and delivers accordingly?! That's how precious you are to Him and how personally He knows you! Thanks for your great, inspiring post. You are a blessing to me, dear bloggy friend.

    Have a great weekend and know that you are loved immensely and deeply by a Great and Mighty King...and a few of us out here in cyber-world too!!!

    ~Sara

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  6. what a great way to brighten up your day :O). very thoughtful of your friend to send you those! i hope your bird comes back. i told my daughter about the nest and we were hoping for babies :O).

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  7. Congrats on winning such a special package. God is indeed in the small stuff☺

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  8. Maybe your little bird will come back! What beautiful cards and tags from your friend!

    And isn't God's timing and love for us just amazing! Thanks, Becky for sharing this with us and being a witness to His infinite care for us. I treasure the truth that He thinks about us constantly...wow!

    And thanks so much, Becky for your sweet, sweet comments. What an encourager you are!:) I wish we were neighbors too!! Uh, could we be neighbors in Florida there where it is warm year round?:)

    I am so glad we are blogging girlfriends and neighbors--just a click away!:)

    Have a great weekend, Becky!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  9. What a sweet gift. I hope your little bird returns

    Have a Super Saturday
    from Roberta Anne

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  10. Oh, I hope your birdie comes back to the nest! That was such a lovely gift and well deserved. You are such a sweet gal and a blessing to me. I hope you have a restful and blessed weekend. Love, Elena

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  11. Hope your little birie returns and what a lovely gift you recieved in the post.
    You are in my thought and prayers.

    Clare

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  12. I love how our Lord knows exactly what we need to make us remember that He is with us!! Love all the beautiful things Tami sent you. She sure is talented!!! But then, so are you!!! Hope you're feeling better and you find that bird!!

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  13. Wonderful giftaway, Becky.
    We've had birds nest on the front door and watched the progress through the glass. Hope your bird returns!!

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  14. Wow! those are really nice! that was sweet of her to send you that. Maybe your little friend will be back soon. :)

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  15. Isn't it wonderful how the Lord speaks to our hearts through others? Those are some really beautiful cards Tammi and what a lovely friend you are... :)

    Maybe the little bird just found another place to nest. It is really fun to watch...but it is really better for them to nest away from humans and their pets. My mom has a little family of birds that nests in a plant on her patio. My mother really has to watch over them carefully so that her dogs don't disturb. There is always that chance that the momma bird will get spooked and abandon the eggs or chicks. I hope she comes back to visit you. Big hugs!

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  16. aaww.. that was so sweet.

    must have taken her some time to put all that together too.. bless her heart! hugs-

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  17. Becky,
    I have GODJOYBUMPS all over.
    Inspite of the fact you hadn't seen your little bird... you were sent MORE in the mail. Your goodies are beautiful... what an incredible JOYBUZZ.
    IM smiling
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Holykisses,
    Lea

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  18. Oh yeah,
    AND YA KNOW... IF I WAS A BIRDIE,
    THAT WOULD BE THEE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVE

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  19. Now that was a lovely suprise...beautiful :o)

    I am drawn to nests of any type...yours is so pretty :o)

    ~simply stork~

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  20. Oh, I am already a BIG fan of your blog! Adding it to my blogroll! What a blessing to have met you. I have a little something for you back at my blog so stop by! Love, Heather

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  21. Everything is beautiful! I love all those birdies! I hope your live one comes back to it's little door bouquet nest. And I hope, hope, hope that you are feeling on top of the world so very soooooooooon! Enjoy a blessed and perfect week!

    LaTeaDah

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  22. God knows exactly where your little birdie is, and just like you, she is in the palm of HIS Mighty Hand.
    Love your new wallpaper...so fresh, so spring.
    Blessings dear one, always.

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  23. Did you really think that your Maker didn't know you wanted a little birdie at your door? I think He delivered! :)

    Thanks for participating in my giveaway... I'll pick the winner Friday and post it Saturday.
    Have a great Sunday!
    ~Liz

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  24. Hi Becky--what great goodies. I hope your bird comes back. My neighbor had a bird build a nest in her front door wreath and it did lay eggs and hatch babies there. She had to give up using her front door for several weeks!

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  25. Becky I hope your little birdie returns,I love watching the little birds at my home,they bring such pleasure to my heart.Your friend sent you some wonderful gifts just at the time you needed a little lifting up.It is amazing how Gods love works isn't it.

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  26. How wonderful Tami sent you the birds just when you needed a lift up to your tree to see the birds eye view! Now you can dangle your feet and watch the birds as the fly! Thinking of you and praying you can see through the branches and see the beauty of life!

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  27. Becky, if the bird has left it's nest, why not place it on a wreath with an faux bird.
    PS I am having a Tea Party in my home for my Birthday on April 5th. I would love for you to join in and have a Tea Party at your home. This is an annnual event only. For I cannot do this often, for Doc may have other plans for me.
    I think we are flying high on the wings of a bird. Hope we have a soft landing in your tree!

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  28. Hi Becky! So glad you're pleased with the 3rd column. :)

    When I got my gift from Larie in the mail, I thought of you because of the little bird notecards she included. They are so sweet. :)

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  29. what a special surprise! i love all your birdie goodies. how sweet!

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  30. THAT IS SO SWEET OF YOUR FRIEND! I LOVE ALL THE BIRDIE THINGS! HOPE THIS FINDS YOUR HAVING A MARVELOUS MONDAY. I PRAYED FOR YOU THIS MOPNING.

    LOVE,
    LIESA

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  31. WHOOPS, I PRAYED FOR YOU THIS 'MORN'ING, NOT 'MOP'NING! HA.

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  32. These are amazing! I REALLY love them all!!! What a wonderful thing to get in the mail while feeling a bit blue. The same kind of thing happened to me yesterday. God is Good!
    Love to you Sweet Becky!
    Danette

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