tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267957661711513898.post3433118343809901370..comments2019-11-21T17:59:22.149-05:00Comments on Loving Deb Smith: Deb is homeLoving Deb Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08068743853588668406noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267957661711513898.post-89354010181835193762007-07-19T18:49:00.000-04:002007-07-19T18:49:00.000-04:00I would be glad to fix Tom and Deb a meal or two.....I would be glad to fix Tom and Deb a meal or two...I'll <A MAILTO="dwex@mvn.net">get in touch with Darla</A> to find out the particulars.<BR/> <BR/>Also, I've had some ideas for creative ways people can express blessings and prayers for Deb and Tom and give them something tangible in the process...<BR/> <BR/>I suppose you might consider this "Paula's Paraphrase" of Hebrews 10:24: "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds."<BR/> <BR/>Here are a few ideas to get you started:<BR/> <BR/><B>Showers of Blessings</B><BR/> <BR/>Decorate both sides of a regular playing card. Write a prayer or blessing on each card. Hole punch at the top and insert a key ring through the hole (10 or fewer works well) to hold the cards together. Voila! A handy, clever, inexpensive way to pass along blessings and prayers to those you love!<BR/> <BR/>An entire deck too great an undertaking? Call together a few praying friends and split the deck accordingly. Allow each friend to say a prayer for Deb & Tom before you end the evening. 52 cards (an entire deck) is one prayer for each week of the year! Cool, huh?<BR/> <BR/>Not creative you say? Then skip the "art part" and just gather together to pray for the entire Smith family..especially in light of Hal's recent hospitalization.<BR/> <BR/>Write and/or Draw colorful pages in a journal expressing your love and appreciation for Deb & Tom. Include a small photo of yourself (with Deb & Tom in the picture if you have one) Photocopy the pages and snail mail to their home. (snail mail address is on the left side of the blog)<BR/> <BR/>On the computer all day? Send a quick e-card of encouragement to the Smith family. They are free, pre-written, and instant! Try <A HREF="http://www.Dayspring.com" REL="nofollow">Dayspring.com</A>, <A HREF="http://www.Hallmark.com" REL="nofollow">Hallmark.com</A>, or <A HREF="http://www.Crosscards.com" REL="nofollow">Crosscards.com</A>.<BR/> <BR/>Purchase a small, solid color umbrella. (You can find them at any Dollar Store). Open the umbrella and write (with a permanent marker - perhaps silver or gold?) creative, loving words that describe Deb & Tom (underneath as well as on top). Let dry. Close the umbrella and create a tag that says, "Showers of Blessings" Next time it rains, they will be reminded that they are loved!<BR/> <BR/>Prepare a meal and pray blessings on Deb & Tom with each ingredient...include the recipe for your special dish ..along with a prayer on the recipe card!<BR/> <BR/>It takes very little time and money to creatively bless someone and make their day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com