Little Triumphs

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Hi there blog friends. I’m absolutely jubilant today as I’m mindful of little triumphs. I didn’t mention this, but I’ve been away traveling. I wasn’t totally sure I was up to it, but apparently I was and was so blessed to see acquintances and friends at CHA!!!!! Yes, that’s my foot and it certainly put a spin on my travels. I’ve been in the boot since last November and it was a little triumph to keep it from sidelining me :-) More details to come so stay tuned and I’ll have a larger post when I can blog from something other than an iPhone!!

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  • CyndieJuly 21, 2011 - 3:35 pm

    Cute toes!ReplyCancel

  • CathJuly 21, 2011 - 3:45 pm

    Ouch – but great colouring – of course….. :)ReplyCancel

  • BobbiJuly 21, 2011 - 3:47 pm

    See you can’t keep a great gal down. God Bless You!ReplyCancel

  • Karen LinarezJuly 21, 2011 - 3:50 pm

    Why the boot? Come on now, you’ve got to tell us the rest of the story! aha! Hope your travels go well..,and have fun!ReplyCancel

  • Rachel BrooksJuly 21, 2011 - 3:51 pm

    Is that from surgery or injury? Looks like a pretty serious undertaking, and since NOVEMBER???????????Wow! You’re a gutsy lady!ReplyCancel

  • Judy I, St. Louis MOJuly 21, 2011 - 3:51 pm

    Was surprised to see your picture with Joan from Joan’s Gardens since you didn’t mention going to CHA. I’m glad you got to go and that your boot didn’t sideline.I’m sure there’s lots of fun stuff to do there. Don’t overdo it though.ReplyCancel

  • Judy CoveyJuly 21, 2011 - 3:54 pm

    Becca, so sorry to see your leg and foot in a cast and I can’t believe that you haven’t told any of your blogging friends about this sooner. Happy to know that whatever the reason is that you are in a cast, it didn’t keep you away from CHA. You are a woman of steel, that’s for sure … or is it of “plaster!”

    Have a safe trip by home and can’t wait to hear about CHA!ReplyCancel

  • MarionJuly 21, 2011 - 4:04 pm

    You go girl. Whatever thes story it is the small victories that keep us going. I know that I had to celebrate everything that I accomplished after knee replacement. 18 months later it is not completely back to normal and I am not sure it ever will be but those small victories are there. Keep going for them. We can not be kept down.ReplyCancel

  • Barbara BruderJuly 21, 2011 - 4:07 pm

    Oh I was wondering if you were at CHA. WOW, on the foot in the boot. And since November!!! Holy smokes. Hope the prognosis is good!!! Have a safe trip and am looking forward to seeing and hearing about all the wonderful sights!!ReplyCancel

  • SheriJuly 21, 2011 - 4:08 pm

    OMgoodness – look at you. Here you are in a boot due to some injury I am sure and you never mentioned it or complained. Are you really an angel? I think so more and more every day. Anyone else would have complained or at least grumbled. I am sure I would have :) On a second thought – cute toe nails!ReplyCancel

  • Pat JandacekJuly 21, 2011 - 4:09 pm

    Oh, my word! No wonder you were questioning your ability to travel – and to CHA no less!! Hope you had a wonderful time even with the hurdles. You certainly prove true the old adage (slightly changed) “You can’t keep a good woman down!” Best of everything to you, Becca.ReplyCancel

  • IreneJuly 21, 2011 - 4:10 pm

    Nice toes!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Dee in N.H.July 21, 2011 - 4:16 pm

    So glad you got to travel! Boot and all!ReplyCancel

  • Margaret ThompsonJuly 21, 2011 - 4:21 pm

    Good thing it isn’t your right foot or you’d surely be staying home! But at least you got those toe nails painted a bright shade of red too…. Happy traveling.ReplyCancel

  • Mary SandersJuly 21, 2011 - 4:26 pm

    How ironic Becca that the amazing quote for today is: Do what you can, with what you have where you are. By Theodore Roosevelt . You are a testimony at CHA to that!ReplyCancel

  • Becky GreenJuly 21, 2011 - 4:28 pm

    I can see how that boot would sideline you!!!!!!!! At least your toenails are manicured!!!!!! LOL :) Have FUNNN at CHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Come back with LOADS of goodies for us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)ReplyCancel

  • Tee-JayJuly 21, 2011 - 4:32 pm

    Glad that your moon boot didn’t stop you from travelling. I wore one of these for three and a half years and can fully understand how little triumphs are just wonderful. Enjoy your travelsReplyCancel

  • Pam Conner [aka/YorkieMom]July 21, 2011 - 4:34 pm

    Oh Becca….I’m so envious!!! Sorry to hear about you having to wear the boot too! Can’t wait until you return and tell us all about all of the exciting new crafting toys! Have fun!!!

    Hugs, PamReplyCancel

  • Barbara AKA GardenladyJuly 21, 2011 - 4:34 pm

    My goodness! You never mentioned you had a boot on your foot. I hope it is recovering nicely and to think you never shared that with us. We love to know how you are doing and love all your cards you share with us. I visit with you every day and have grown to count you as a friend! Take care and have fun at CHA. I am so jealous!ReplyCancel

  • Barb HardemanJuly 21, 2011 - 4:35 pm

    That’s a long time to be in that big boot, and I’ve been there myself so I know what your dealing with. I hope it’s doing the trick for your malady!
    I did CHA in January in CA and hopefully will be able to go back in January! It’s so much fun!!!!
    Hugs,
    BarbReplyCancel

  • LaurenJuly 21, 2011 - 4:37 pm

    Oh my-you are such a trooper and a creative one at that. Have fun, don’t spend too much money or did the doctor say it is good medicine for you. Love the polish and your toes are pretty good looking.
    LaurenReplyCancel

  • Cindy LouJuly 21, 2011 - 4:46 pm

    Ha! I knew you were out, I purchase certain items from Joan Fricker and she mentioned this morning she had seen and met you and that you are just as sweet in person as you are on-line. You were even standing next to her :) Glad you had fun!ReplyCancel

  • Charlotte ZweigoronJuly 21, 2011 - 4:52 pm

    I had to wear one of those because I had plantar faciatis (fallen arches). Nothing really helped until I got fitted for special shoes with special inserts for my arches. Now I dance around and have even worn sandals! I can appreciate the clunkiness of the whole thing. Thank goodness I only had to wear mine at night or if I was sitting around for a long time. Hope you have an absolutely marvelous time at CHA! Will you have lots to tell us?ReplyCancel

  • LyndAJuly 21, 2011 - 4:52 pm

    Hope you are having great fun at CHA. The boot? Well, it’s a grand way to make new friends on your travels. BUT since NOVEMBER! Very brave but a bit naughty not to share before.:) :) NOW we are all agog!
    Sending lots of hugs.ReplyCancel

  • Becky DunhamJuly 21, 2011 - 4:54 pm

    I am so glad you got to go to CHA Becca – even if I am envious :) Be careful and have a lovely time!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn NimmoJuly 21, 2011 - 4:57 pm

    I am so glad you were able to go to the show. You have been through a lot and it is great to do some fun things and be around people you enjoy.ReplyCancel

  • Joan FrickerJuly 21, 2011 - 5:04 pm

    Boot…hmmmm I sure missed that. What a fun time and so wonderful to finally meet you. You are as sweet in person as you are online. I feel very blessed.ReplyCancel

  • debbie de rocherJuly 21, 2011 - 5:06 pm

    Nice pedicure! Feel better!ReplyCancel

  • Eunice BrownJuly 21, 2011 - 5:09 pm

    Hi Becca,
    I’m glad you were ale to travel without too much trouble, but I’m sorry your foot has been in a boot for this long. I hope you’re well on the way to mending. Take care blog friend.
    EuniceReplyCancel

  • Theresa BonettiJuly 21, 2011 - 5:12 pm

    My Goodness Becca – Wearing a boot like that is a big hurdle when you’re traveling and more so when it’s hot and sticky. Had one of those once myself. I kinda figured you were at CHA – thought I spied you in the pictures on the Spellbinders blog. Soo glad you got to go to CHA – hope it was fun & enjoyable! Safe travel mercies going back home. {{Hugs}}ReplyCancel

  • DonnaJuly 21, 2011 - 5:16 pm

    What a brave lady you are traveling with that and being on your feet all day at CHA. But I’d happily do that for a chance to go to CHA! Lucky you!ReplyCancel

  • MarthaJuly 21, 2011 - 5:20 pm

    Pretty toes and nail color. Have fun for all us that can’t be there my blog friend. God Bless.ReplyCancel

  • Fran CameroJuly 21, 2011 - 5:41 pm

    Oh Miss Becca, i am so sorry to hear about your foot. I do hope it gets better really soon. I was looking at Joan’s Garden Blog and I saw that she had pictures of you and her at the CHA…oh she is so lucky to meet you in person…one day…(even though I know is a dream), I will get to go to CHA and meet you, Joan, Tim Holtz and more of the wonderful talented people. In the meantime, have a wonderful time at the CHA and I can hardly wait till you post of your findings. I view your blog everyday and best of all, I am a follower (subscribe) of your blog.
    God Bless………..from frannieReplyCancel

  • Dianne CJuly 21, 2011 - 5:47 pm

    Hope you can leave the boot behind soon. But cute toes!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Miss GJuly 21, 2011 - 5:51 pm

    hi Becca
    glad to hear that you able to travel and enjoy the company of friends. Not to mention how much fun CHA must have been. Take care of that foot!ReplyCancel

  • Suzi YerkesJuly 21, 2011 - 5:53 pm

    Becca I sure hope that you have alternative means of getting around CHA. That boot alone weights approximately 8 lbs. My husband had one when he broke his ankle. It hurt so bad that he asked the doctor for something different to wear. I hope that you recover soon and have as much fun at CHA as you can. Thank you for sharing all of your beautiful cards and videos.ReplyCancel

  • DonnaJuly 21, 2011 - 5:59 pm

    Gosh, to be able to do all that with your foot is amazing. Enjoy the journey Becca. You are one true talent.ReplyCancel

  • MickieJuly 21, 2011 - 6:01 pm

    Egads, what happened to your foot? I bet that is hurtful and uncomfortable but I am glad you got to go to CHA and hope you had a blast. Hurry and tell us all about it. Hope you got lots of pics.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJuly 21, 2011 - 6:07 pm

    So sorry you are in a cast will add an extra prayer for a quick recovery . I must add that you are a real trooper going to CHA. Nothing could hold me down either. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-DReplyCancel

  • carol b.July 21, 2011 - 6:35 pm

    Good for you!!!! Love the piggies!ReplyCancel

  • RaquelJuly 21, 2011 - 6:43 pm

    Hi Becca–sorry to hear about your foot–but hey you can sing the song “This boot is made for walking” Ha! Please take care and enjoy CHA-wish I could be there.ReplyCancel

  • KathyJuly 21, 2011 - 6:48 pm

    I am sorry your foot is in a boot..and since last November! If you told us before, I am sorry that I missed the message. I’ll be praying for a ‘quick’ recovery for you!!!ReplyCancel

  • Danette T MaresJuly 21, 2011 - 7:06 pm

    Becca,
    I am so sorry to hear about your boot, I can’t so relate. I have two keen replacements and two ankle surgery in the last two years and yes I have 4 of those boots in my garage. I have traveled in them as well not fun, but we do what we gotta do or want to do. I hope and pray what ever happened to your foot heals quickly and you are up and around with the pain behind you. You have a Godly spirit and the Lord with take care of you.

    Blessing to you!!!ReplyCancel

  • Danette T MaresJuly 21, 2011 - 7:07 pm

    Becca,
    I am so sorry to hear about your boot, I can’t so relate. I have two knee replacements, and two ankle surgery in the last two years and yes I have 4 of those boots in my garage. I have traveled in them as well not fun, but we do what we gotta do or want to do.
    I hope and pray what ever happened to your foot heals quickly and you are up and around with the pain behind you.
    You have a Godly spirit and the Lord with take care of you.

    Blessing to you!!!ReplyCancel

  • Marzee CarnesJuly 21, 2011 - 8:00 pm

    Girl!!!!!! I was in a boot for a couple of weeks last summer, and I didn’t go anywhere I didn’t absolutely have to. I can’t imagine being in one for that long…And to do CHA???? I loved it, but was SO exhausted the one time I was blessed to go. You are brave with a capital B!ReplyCancel

  • Billie AJuly 21, 2011 - 9:03 pm

    Nice that your traveling and sure your having a good time. Sorry to hear about your foot problems. You need to add a bow to the boot.. Take care and hope recoverage comes soon.ReplyCancel

  • Patty ChapmanJuly 21, 2011 - 9:10 pm

    I wored a cam boot for six months….after a bit you get quite good at walking with a thump and a lurch! Your toes are pretty so that helps!ReplyCancel

  • Shelly SchmidtJuly 21, 2011 - 9:14 pm

    Have a great time- if you are still there Sunday, I would love to meet you!ReplyCancel

  • dianeJuly 21, 2011 - 9:36 pm

    WOW you are truly a crafter, I will pray for you sweet Becca, and I hope you enjoy yourself, if I was there I would push you around. I know many others and I have said it, we are blessed to have you, even though I am broke from buying more spellbinders everytime I see a new project youve made hehehe.
    God Bless, DianeReplyCancel

  • EdnaJuly 21, 2011 - 9:54 pm

    Oh, my poor Becca, with a little help from this guy, you keep moving, and even travelling, what a brave and sweet lady, a dear one to all of your bloggers. We love you. Enjoy the trip.ReplyCancel

  • RonnyJuly 21, 2011 - 10:58 pm

    Holy Cow Becca! Since November! and you never said a word. That is
    an awful long time, I broke my foot in 16 + places and wore a cast and then boot for 4 months and thought that was a horrible long time. I can’t imagine 9 months. What ever the reason I hope and pray that you are
    out of the thing and healed right away.
    So glad you were able to go to CHA, that has got to be a help mentally
    just to get out and travel and do that.
    Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. You always do such beautiful, fantastic work.ReplyCancel

  • QuietfireJuly 21, 2011 - 11:09 pm

    Aha! I thought that was a photo of you on the Spellbinders blog! Well darn! Now I wish I had gone!
    lol! Nice boot! But they sure do their job! The nail polish is a nice touch.ReplyCancel

  • Deebi27July 21, 2011 - 11:40 pm

    Take care of you and have a blast!ReplyCancel

  • bethann dJuly 21, 2011 - 11:56 pm

    well, at least you had a pedi. lol, so sorry to hear about that. heal fast. i got a MS punch anywhere punch so will be looking up your tutorial on spacing.ReplyCancel

  • bethann dJuly 21, 2011 - 11:57 pm

    at least you had a nice pedi, lol. heal fast, i’m off to check tutorialsReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJuly 21, 2011 - 11:58 pm

    Cute toes Becca, can’t wait to hear the rest of the story. ;)ReplyCancel

  • Jan CastleJuly 22, 2011 - 12:04 am

    Oh my!!!! But you really have a lovely foot Becca! Saying a prayer for ya!
    Jan CastleReplyCancel

  • MaryannJuly 22, 2011 - 12:05 am

    Oh no what hads happened here now? Hope it´s nothing really serious hun? Please take good care and look after yourself okay.ReplyCancel

  • BeccaJuly 22, 2011 - 1:22 am

    Hi Becca, Your photo was certainly a shocker, and I’ve only been aware of you for 6 months or so. Therefore maybe others that are long time admirers of yours know what happened to your leg/foot, but I don’t. I hope it is healing properly & admire your tenacity for traveling off to Chicago with that challenge. You cease to amaze me. I don’t believe I even know where you hail from, but no matter what traveling is never easy. Enjoy yourself, and take care. JoReplyCancel

  • CherylJuly 22, 2011 - 2:52 am

    Becca, what happened? All this time and you never said a word.
    You truly are a woman of steel. So happy you went to CHA and did not let the leg keep you down. Have a great trip. Hugs and Hugs. Nice toes!ReplyCancel

  • DeniceJuly 22, 2011 - 3:01 am

    Oh my dear, shame on you for not letting us know you were dealing with a “boot leg” problem. How can we pray for you if we don’t realize there is a problem. We love you and think of you as the sister we would most like to be. I hope and pray all will heal quickly and please give us the story on how this all came about. (if you don’t mind sharing). God bless my friend….. DeniceReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonJuly 22, 2011 - 4:12 am

    JUST LOVE TE SHADE OF POLISH YOU ARE DISPLAYING. NOW WHAT
    ARE YOU UP TO WITH THEBOOT ON. JUST CAN’T TRUST YOU ANY
    MORE.

    CYNTHIAReplyCancel

  • cynthia beynonJuly 22, 2011 - 4:14 am

    JUST LOVE TE SHADE OF POLISH YOU ARE DISPLAYING. NOW WHAT
    ARE YOU UP TO WITH THEBOOT ON. JUST CAN’T TRUST YOU ANY
    MORE. IS THAT THE NEW STYLE OF SHOE.??????

    CYNTHIAReplyCancel

  • TrishJuly 22, 2011 - 4:28 am

    Becca what on earth have you been up to? hope you are okay.
    Gee I like that nail polish lol.
    Hugs Trish.ReplyCancel

  • Sheila-UKJuly 22, 2011 - 6:19 am

    Oh my goodness Becca…I had such a shock when I saw this picture and then to find out you’ve been wearing your ‘new designer boot’ (Lol! ) since November! Wow you’re even more amazing than I thought you were!!….and keeping it quiet from your blog pals…you have done so well to keep that up and crafting and now TRAVELLING! Way to go girl….you give us inspiration in so many ways. Hope all will be well went the boot is removed…yes I agree lovely manicure too.!

    Love Sheila xxReplyCancel

  • Lisa SJuly 22, 2011 - 6:22 am

    Pretty Toes!!!!ReplyCancel

  • MarshaJuly 22, 2011 - 7:28 am

    So lucky you could got to CHA. You have tell us about the boot. Hope it’s better soon! Take care.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie BJuly 22, 2011 - 8:19 am

    Oh my word! That is quite a long time in that contraption. I know they are heavy and cumbersome. You are even more amazing than I ever thought.ReplyCancel

  • Jean EJuly 22, 2011 - 8:52 am

    Becca,
    Sorry that you are having problems and having to wear a boot. Since Nov is a long time! Glad you got to go to CHA. Wish I could have been with you!ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl StaufferJuly 22, 2011 - 9:27 am

    Oh dear Becca, you should of let us all know about your foot injury so we could of been praying for you. I am so glad the injury did not keep you from attending CHA – you lucky lady!! As the old saying goes” It is hard to keep a good woman down”-LOL.ReplyCancel

  • Francie (Montreal)July 22, 2011 - 9:37 am

    Beg to differ, Becca. I would say, it’s a very big triumph! You are one amazing lady. Not to have said one word to your blog pals and you never skipped a beat or missed a blog. I’ve held you in high esteem since I first bumped into your blog. It just keeps going up. Hope you are released from that apparatus soon. Have fun at CHA.ReplyCancel

  • Eva H.July 22, 2011 - 11:41 am

    Ahhh, the boot. I’m very familiar with it, having had surgery on both feet, one for a split tendon and the other for ligament repair in the heel. Luckily they were two different years! After this you get to go shoe shopping, not just scrappy shopping! Hope you enjoyed CHA!ReplyCancel

  • Janice P.July 22, 2011 - 2:34 pm

    That is just so like you not to complain. So sorry about your leg being in a cast. I wish you well. God bless.ReplyCancel

  • Judy BeckerJuly 22, 2011 - 3:07 pm

    I’m so sorry to see you in a boot, I was last summer, I fell and tore the Achilles tendon out of my heal, and that boot is so cumbersome, so I can sympathize. But with my husbands help we even canned tomatoes last summer. I wasn’t able to put any weight on my foot for six weeks, so I actually used an office chair to get around my house. I had to scoot all over to get things done, and after the first couple of weeks I was able to get to my craft room and make thank you cards to the people that attended my 50th wedding anniversary party. I had fallen just two weeks before our 50th, but I managed. Somehow we (women) always do. Share with us what happened, as someone else said at least we can say a prayer for you.ReplyCancel

  • Lynn MercurioJuly 22, 2011 - 3:59 pm

    It was wonderful to see you Becca, and to be blessed with one of your hugs!ReplyCancel

  • BernieJuly 22, 2011 - 5:27 pm

    Good heavens woman you really don’t let anything stop you. Did you help move your son with that thing on?! I had foot surgery and had to wear one like it, no fun. Hope you’ll be rid of that soon.
    Blessings BernieReplyCancel

  • Kathy JonesJuly 22, 2011 - 6:32 pm

    Sometimes the greatest joys come in taking pleasure in the little things! I so wish I could have been at CHA with you, I bet you had a wonderful time despite the boot!!ReplyCancel

  • Mary RobersonJuly 22, 2011 - 6:47 pm

    Those boots are so uncomfortable on our backs, I’m sure that
    you were feeling pretty tired after all that walking. Glad you
    were able to make the trip. Sounds like you enjoyed it, I’m glad.ReplyCancel

  • BonnieJuly 22, 2011 - 9:45 pm

    Well even wearing the boot, nothing slows you down!! .
    By the way, What pretty toes!!

    Hugs,ReplyCancel

  • Deb Travis-PoundJuly 23, 2011 - 7:02 am

    I am surprised you don’t have a bit of lace and pearls on your boot!!ReplyCancel

  • yogiJuly 23, 2011 - 5:14 pm

    you’ve had this thing on since November. Sheesh!!! I’d go bonkers.
    Looking forward to your upcoming posts.ReplyCancel

  • Wanda McGheeJuly 23, 2011 - 5:18 pm

    Amazing Grace!!!
    Dearest Becca,
    Your name surely fits you. It’s His Amazing Grace that you can go through and still smile. It’s amazing what God will do in the midst of a storm. May God bless you as you travel along life’s journey. I am inspired to keep moving when I see your blog post. Your talent and love for our Lord gives me hope and strength. Hugs………ReplyCancel

  • Gloria StengelJuly 23, 2011 - 7:41 pm

    Becca, it was so nice meeting you at CHA! You are just as sweet as can be! You are an inspiration to me. May you heal and create! Hugs!ReplyCancel

  • Gloria StengelJuly 23, 2011 - 7:43 pm

    It was a joy to meet you at CHA! You are an inspiration to me every day! Hope you heal quickly! You are a gem among gems! Hugs.ReplyCancel

  • SusanJuly 23, 2011 - 10:59 pm

    I was in and out of a aircast and wheelchair for over 2 years so can certainly understand your pain and uncertainty. So glad you were able to travel and enjoy CHA!ReplyCancel

  • Linda BandowJuly 24, 2011 - 4:40 pm

    Bless you Becca….I will be thinking of you when I get my hip replaced….hopefully VERY soon. Congrats on getting to CHAReplyCancel

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