Oh friends,
I am so sorry that I have not blogged in a such a long time. I have been really quite distraught over my missing Bible cover. I know it seems like a small thing, but I am a Thomas Kincade collector and this was a special lighthouse edition that they no longer manufacture.
And - shock of all shocks - my dear friend told me that she thought she saw it hanging from Calvin's Crossing (for you out-of-towners, this is the walkway over the East Beltline that connects that fancy new conference center to the rest of the college.) So my husband Tom and our son Tom Jr. took a drive over there late last night and sure enough, there it was. Dangling over the Beltline. I am sorry to report that it was very badly damaged from exposure to the sun and rain. So much so that I was not able to repair it. I could not bear to throw it into the trash, though, so I have decided to salvage what I can from it and craft a pillow cover for the recliner in my bedroom.
Friends, what kind of young person would perform such a cruel joke? I have been inconsolable since my Toms arrived home with the bad news last night, and - I'm sorry to admit - I have been hitting the Dutch Sangria pretty hard. Tom is just letting me be. I think he knows that is best for the whole family right now. (Thankfully there were still a few frozen meals left over from my once-a-month-cooking kick in the Spring.) I even stayed home from church today, and I haven't missed church since I threw my back out planting hostas when we moved into Summerset 7 years ago.
I think I am feeling a bit better this afternoon, though. Better enough to blog. But it will be a long time before I am able to drive down the Beltline again. And I sure as hell won't be walking Calvin's Crossing for a few years.
Please feel free to put me on your local church's prayer list.
Blessings,
Bonnie
Sunday, July 8, 2007
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hi bonnie,
i just came across your blog, and being an ebay freak, i searched for a new T.K. bible cover for you - here's the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/36630-thomas-kincade-bible-cover_W0QQitemZ300118767725QQihZ020QQcategoryZ45113QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
OR you can just search for Thomas Kincade Bible Cover on ebay...hopefully you can find a new one :(
good luck, christa
Well, in this situation one must consider if a sin has been associated with that Bible cover and we can only pray that it will be exposed just like your naked bible. May I point out that I saw you litter when you threw a Hershey's miniture wrapper on the ground at the Lighthouse in Ludington during the color tour last fall? Mmmmmm Hmmmmm. And, While you and Tom were visiting the lighthouse in Grand Haven remember how your foot "accidently stuck out" in front of the large lady carrying the triple scoop of Hudsonville ice cream cone? You went on and on about how she didn't really need it and it was a blessing. Never mind that during her fall, a tube of "perfect pick" Clinique lip stick rolled into my Meijer bag that I had my wet bathing suit in, and I have been enjoying it ever since. The Lord rewards the faithful! I will pass your request, and a few other tidbits on to my neighbor Betty Blessings...
Well Bonnie,
First a couple things. You just have to watch out for those wolves in sheeps clothings. I checked out this new blogger's link to ebay. Goodness, there is truth to her claims, a Bible cover indeed, but such robbery I say! I see the price of shipping is nearly DOUBLE the price of the actual Bible cover! What good Dutch woman would part with hard earned money for that, I am sure you could find a better deal, I know of an estate action in Borculo that would have better deals. But alas, we may be missing the point! After all, it is not merely replacing the Bible cover that is at stake here. Sentiment! My dear, I am with you, I just dont think I could cover my Bible with an imposter replacement after the humiliation of knowing all the Calvin students, not to mention that "other" school just north that travers under the bridge daily on the East Beltline on their way to the Mall to shop at JC Penny's in the mall. I think you are on track, just make it into a pillow cover and cherish the fond sentiments from the safety of your home. Time to move on.
Now Cathy, may you check your own eye for a plank! Accusing my dear Bonnie of such sins! Only God shall judge!
That is the horror of all this. One Calvin student's (or maybe it was a conspiracy from that "other" university up the road) actions may be trying to cause a "split" of such dear friendships! May it not be so!
We need to bond together and not let this tragic event cause divisions among us!
I will pass along this request as an "unspoken" request of course, so as not to stir the gossip pot if you will.
On to brighter subjects, Bonnie, did you happen to see the Musical Fountains last week? I thought I saw you there as I walked the board walk in Grand Haven (and I only had ONE scoop of Hudsonville ice cream at the time!)
Toodleoo my friends
Hannah Ruth
As a model Calvin alum I find it hard to believe that a humble little Calvin student has committed such an atrocity. I would like to point out that there are many groups that use the campus in the summer, perhaps someone was so tired of their montonous conference that they were pulled into this mischief. You know what they say about idle hands...
Ladies -
I have found the cure for Bonnie. I was driving on the highway at lunchtime and came across this Billboard with an awful thing displayed on it. I was mortified to be quite honest. However; Bonnie's in rough shape right now (I'm soooo sorry to hear this Bonnie Dear). That I will lower my standards to even bring up the subject.
Bonnie (& any of you other crazy ladies that get into this) need to check out this webiste:
http://www.greatamericanscrapbook.com/Show.aspx?ShowID=5
YES! Your Favorite Convention is back in town and I haven't heard you mention it yet! It's been great music to my ears... however; dire times need drastic measures (when in a drut...:).
Finish off the pitcher of sangria and get your butt off the couch already. You'll probably create one that weekend and won't even remember the kincaid one (which belongs on your WALL - if you ask me!!)
Sorry to be so lippy today... I'm blaming the HEAT!
Oh dear...
I didn't mean to say such harsh words yesterday. I realized that some of you ladies don't know my sarcasm... and the hard time I give Bonnie & friends about their scrapbooking. It's a lovely hobbie...just not for me. Bonnie dear, please forgive my rampage and I hope you really do feel better soon! I know that the convention would be a good thing for you to attend, maybe just shouldn't have mentioned the cover... I think I'll lay off the drinking today and stay indoors with the air...
carry on friends...
wanda
Oh friends,
Thank you for your love and concern for me during this difficult time. I'm doing much better now. I have ordered a new Bible cover and am also enjoying my new pillow, so it seems that it is all working out. I even trimmed it (the pillow) with a lovely eyelet that was on sale at the Hobby Lobby this week, praise the Lord.
Blessings to all of you,
Bonnie
Bonnie,
I am so sorry to hear about your Bible cover. However, it sounds like prayers have been answered and that you're able to move forward from here.
As for the person(s) who played such a cruel prank on you, please remember that it's not for us to judge them. I'll pray that you'll soon be able to forgive them. Remember what pastor always says. "Love Wins!" I know that it's hard to do at times like these, but please know that nothing good ever good comes from harboring anger against another. (I also realize it's much easier for me to say this because I am not in your situation.) Just think, now you have a beautiful new pillow to look at and enjoy.
Peace!
Judy
Ladies:
I ran into Pastor VanderZanderZwaag last night and he requested I forward this link to him. Bonnie, he misses seeing you at the prayer meetings on Tuesday morning. They haven't had a good coffee cake since you quit coming he tells me.
I'm off to finish that d@*) baby quilt I started for a gal at church. My Singer has just really been acting up.
Blessings, Carol
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