Well, folks... there's not much that could bring me out of my crafty semi-retirement... but this is one of them.
Because... um... yeah... she's Cath.
CATH.
So unanimously beloved in our little crafty community that she has one of those single name names that doesn't even need a last name to accompany it, or even the "y" that usually comes after those first four letters 99% of the time.
Just... CATH.
And this is what I have to say about said Cath...
Cath... I still remember our very first CHA meeting where your excitement over a submission of mine was darned near unbelievable to me.
I remember that specific feeling... that moment of "she gets it!"
That feeling of being understood.
Your excitement was about the cards... but it also wasn't.
Your excitement about all of our projects always seemed to be more about... us.
An excitement for us when we came with something that we loved... an excitement for us when we challenged ourselves... somehow it never seemed like it was about the cards.
It's hard to find, isn't it?
Someone who makes you feel encouraged... uplifted... valued.
I wish I had a card to share today... but as life would have it, this week I've been tied up living out what I talked about with you in my last post. But I've been doing something that I love... challenging myself... trying new things.
And I'm going to guess that you are excited about that for me :)
Just like I'm excited about whatever good thing is in store for you.
I admit... to me... it feels a little bit like part of the heart of Paper Crafts is leaving.
But I cannot help but think that you are going to end up doing something that you love... challenging yourself... trying new things.
And I think what we want is to make sure you feel is encouraged... uplifted... valued.
It was never about the cards... was it?
Here's to you, Cath.
Along with the most EPIC memory of the Great Wall of China {cake} there ever was :)
You probably arrived here via Ashley Nguyen Newell, so your next stop on this Moxie Fab Thanks tour is...
Jennifer Rzasa
With much love...
How did I KNOW that the cake picture was going to make it's way into the blog hop?!?! LOL. Such a great memory. You summed Cath up perfectly. ;)
ReplyDeleteLove the sentiment and Cath's blog was one of the first papercrafting blog I followed. God bless and go forward because you know he has a plan for you. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
awesome post:)
ReplyDeleteJess I love your quote - and your tribute to Cath is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new journey.
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What a beautiful and fitting tribute to Cath! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletePerfect quote and awesome photo!
ReplyDeleteJess, that was so moving! Your words will wrap Cath in a hug!! Mwah! Darnell
ReplyDeleteVery very COOL!!!
ReplyDeleteKinda can't even put into words how much I love this...
ReplyDeleteGreat post.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words and fantastic photo!
ReplyDeleteLove love love that quote!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful tribute to Cath! love and enjoyed reading this. that is a huge cake, by the way! =)
ReplyDeleteThat cake makes me happy, lol! What a great post :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute & such happy memories. Hugs Bev x
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely lovely post, so beautifully said!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful post, and such a fun photo!
ReplyDeleteI miss seeing your lovely creations in blog land, but I'm so glad you are doing what makes you happy.
I loved your post, Jess. And I've admired your beautiful cards for awhile now. Good luck to you, as well, in your new adventures!
ReplyDeleteEpic is right, my dear friend! Thank you for this. From the bottom of my heart.
ReplyDeleteAnd you're right, it never really was about the cards. You get it. And I love you for it.
All my love,
Cath
Love the quote and the pic! What a beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteAwesome post! Well said :) Sorry it took me so long to hop here!!
ReplyDeleteThat's one killer quote. And that's one lady who sure will be missed in the PC world.
ReplyDeleteJess,
ReplyDeleteI was looking at one of your wonderful Cards today on Pinterest and decided to come to your blog to say hello! Love this post about Cath! You BOTH have inspired my card making and I pray that you are enjoying many new things these days!
So EXCITED to see you and your Card for the Blog Hop today!! =) I've MISSED you and your FUNNY Blog Posts!! =) I often wonder what you are up too these days and I HOPE you'll stop in and share a post as to what you have been up to!!?? THANKS again for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
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