Angels Among Us Contest--It's a Big One! Plus Come See Me in Natchez, Mississippi!
Hey Everyone!
I recently found out about a terrific scrapbooking gal who desperately needs our love, support and prayers. Barb Larsen is from Montana and has been sick for months with lots of testing going on. They finally found a tumor the size of a baseball in her spleen. This is a very rare kind of cancer and she has been in a lot of pain.
This is a photo of Barb (on the right) with my pal, Lori Chadwick.
The hospitals in Montana have told her this is to big for them and they are transferring her to Houston, Texas. Even with all of this going on, she has been working on the farm and continuing her work with her 4H girls. She was even painting the animal pens at the state fair with her girls last week. When asked why she would possibly do this, she said it was the best way to ignore the pain because it would be a long time before she would get to work with her girls again. She loves scrapbooking and is very dedicated to it. She even teaches her 4H girls and they make albums together.
Let's all send Barb a card and a note of support to let her know we are thinking of her. She leaves for Texas on June 15 but her family will forward the cards to her.
Her information is:
Barb Larsen
Box 116
Galata, MT 59444
When you send a card, just leave your name, hometown and state on this blog. I will be gone for the next week on vacation but when I return (Friday June 19th) I will randomly select two people who have sent a card. Here's the fun part. I will send a box of scrapbooking goodies to each of the winners! So--don't delay. Send your card to Barb today. It will surely put a big smile on her face to know people all over the world are thinking of her.
Also, I'm going to Mississippi for the first time in my life! This is one of the few states state I've never been to (Alaska is the the other) and I'm super excited. I'd love you to join me. I'll be attending Scrap-n-on the River, a wonderful charity event in Natchez, on July 23, 24 and 25th. I'm excited to teach some classes and to mingle with you. For more information, go here.
I'm off to Lake Powell. Cross your fingers that the weather cooperates better than it did a few weeks ago.
Sincerely,
Lisa
I recently found out about a terrific scrapbooking gal who desperately needs our love, support and prayers. Barb Larsen is from Montana and has been sick for months with lots of testing going on. They finally found a tumor the size of a baseball in her spleen. This is a very rare kind of cancer and she has been in a lot of pain.
This is a photo of Barb (on the right) with my pal, Lori Chadwick.
The hospitals in Montana have told her this is to big for them and they are transferring her to Houston, Texas. Even with all of this going on, she has been working on the farm and continuing her work with her 4H girls. She was even painting the animal pens at the state fair with her girls last week. When asked why she would possibly do this, she said it was the best way to ignore the pain because it would be a long time before she would get to work with her girls again. She loves scrapbooking and is very dedicated to it. She even teaches her 4H girls and they make albums together.
Let's all send Barb a card and a note of support to let her know we are thinking of her. She leaves for Texas on June 15 but her family will forward the cards to her.
Her information is:
Barb Larsen
Box 116
Galata, MT 59444
When you send a card, just leave your name, hometown and state on this blog. I will be gone for the next week on vacation but when I return (Friday June 19th) I will randomly select two people who have sent a card. Here's the fun part. I will send a box of scrapbooking goodies to each of the winners! So--don't delay. Send your card to Barb today. It will surely put a big smile on her face to know people all over the world are thinking of her.
Also, I'm going to Mississippi for the first time in my life! This is one of the few states state I've never been to (Alaska is the the other) and I'm super excited. I'd love you to join me. I'll be attending Scrap-n-on the River, a wonderful charity event in Natchez, on July 23, 24 and 25th. I'm excited to teach some classes and to mingle with you. For more information, go here.
I'm off to Lake Powell. Cross your fingers that the weather cooperates better than it did a few weeks ago.
Sincerely,
Lisa
102 Comments:
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for helping to support Barb while she goes through this challenging time. I have sent her a happy thoughts card and a prayer.
Jackie Flaherty
Mounds View, MN
Just sent Barb a card. Hope all goes well for her. Keep us updated.
Joan Farmer
Tulsa, OK
I live in Mississippi ( a UT transplant)! Can I tell you how thrilled I am that you are coming to the deep south?! I'll see you in Natchez!!!
Kim Cronin
what a great idea. I'm sending a card today.
Lorraine Bilios
Philadelphia,Pa
Lisa,
What a nice idea. I put a card in the mail for Barb Larsen this morning. I'm sure she will enjoy reading all the cards she receives. She will also be in my prayers. Please keep us posted as to how she is doing in Texas.
Best of luck with the weather at Lake Powell! Can't wait to see the pictures you take! Have fun!
Love, Barb :)
I'm sorry about your friend, I will add her to my prayers.
Lisa, you're going to LOVE Natchez. It's beautiful! Be sure to get some photos of all the gorgeous antebellum homes. So many of them are off the beaten path and you'll never even know they're there. Come back and tour them during one of the city's pilgrimages, when many of the private homes open their doors. It would make a really fun girl's weekend! If you need a FABULOUS bed & breakfast recommendation, let me know.
I would love to send a card to Barb, what a strong brave person! She will be in our prayers from here on..
Holly Poormon
Waterloo, New York
my thoughts are with her!!
just put my card in the mail!!
have a great time in Mississippi
Naomi
my thoughts are with her!!
I just put my card in the mail
enjoy your trip to Mississippi
Hi Lisa,
I am in Houston and would love to be able to visit Barb or offer what help I could do. My friend Kim and I met you a couple of years ago at CKU here in Houston and we are a pretty friendly group. We would love to try to make this time a bit more comfy for Barb and her family.
If you could email me some info like what hospital and dates or just actual contact info for when she gets here, we will certainly do something.
You inspire us to be better people and if there is anything to make this time a bit better then we would love to do so.
Carol Stoler
(cstoler@comcast.net)
My prayers are with her...I sent her a card and willcontinue to pra :)
Deanne
Louisville, KY
Sent a card! I will keep her in our family prayers!
Ann Snider
Kearney, NE
Please make sure you post occassional updates on how Barb is doing so we can continue to pray for her. I sent off a card this morning.
Emily B
Little Rock, AR
I will put it in the mail today-- just made some fun cards last night that will work perfectly to cheer Barb up!
Heather Ippolito
Canyon Country, CA
This is a great thing to do! I hope all goes as well as it can for Barb. I will put a card in the mail today to her.
Angela Webster
Owasso, OK
Sent Barb a card and a prayer today.
Michelle McGovern
Leesburg, VA
Just sent off a card for Barb. Please let us know how she is doing.
Have fun at lake Powell.
LouAnn Leonard
Blaine,Mn
Have a safe trip! I just wrote out a card to Barb. Doesn't doing good deeds feel good?!
~ alli ~
Albuquerque, NM
Thanks for this very sweet and kind suggestion. I love Barb's spirit and will be praying for her. I just sent her a cute card I made at the last retreat I went to.
I have attended Scrap n on the River for 3 years in a row. I'm hoping to make it this year and would love to meet you. I love Natchez, it's a cute little place.
Thanks for all you do.
Donna Bonilla
Baton Rouge, LA
This is such a wonderful thing to do. My mother just finished treatments for myeloma (she's been declared to be in full remission). A woman who works with my sister sent her a card every week, and it really lifted her spirits. I put a card to Barb in the mail today!
I am so sorry for her pain and pray that everything works out for the best....my card to Barb is going in the mail today..!! I hope it helps a little :0)
Forgot to leave my home town and state....
Jane Fuehrer
Corona, CA
THANKS...
I have sent my card today. I have a brother who is also struggling with Cancer, my prayers are with Barb and her family. The family needs all the support they can get.
Mary Jo Stoll
Michigan City, IN 46360
Now I know why I felt to so compelled to make a couple of cute cards yesterday instead of mowing the lawn. Mine went in the mail today. I'll be sending positive thoughts Barb's way.
Brenda Benjamin
Billings, MT
I just sent Barb a card. Sheryl P.
Bloomington, MN
I just sent Barb a card. Sheryl P.
Bloomington, MN
Thank you, great idea! My card is in the mail today!
Ruth Galloway
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Hi Lisa,
Just a quick note to thank you. I have emailed back and forth with Lori and feel as if I have two need friends and have not even met Barb yet. I will take care of that next week when she is here.
Thanks for putting me in touch them.
PS I copied your post into my blog so I am hoping for lots of cards.
As usual, you are so thoughtful. I just made a card and dropped it off at the post office. Best of luck to Barb.
Marian Pennino
Whittier, Ca 90603
I met Barb and Lori when my friend and I went to Creative Escape in 2007, and then we met up again last year. I was devastated to hear this news and am grateful that you posted her address so I can send a card and big Kiwi wishes of good health.
Barb is a really amazing lady - when I saw her last year she had almost severed nerves and veins in her hand while harvesting, but kept on going with the farming as her husband had no other help. She is a very gentle person who is one tough cookie inside!
Thankk you
Ali, Chrischurch, New Zealand
I'll get my card in the mail! I know when I was recovering from cancer surgery-I loved getting mail!
Kathy
The card to Barb sits ready for mailing in the morning. Thank you for sharing her story with us here on your blog Lisa. She will be in my prayers. What an inspiration she is!
Lisa D in Coral Springs, Florida
sending a card today --- my prayers are alreayd there!
Yay for fun snail mail and prayers!
Mine went out today!
A card and little pick me up!
~Anne in Oregon
♥
Thanks, Lisa, for giving us another reason to lift someone up in prayer! God bless her sweet self! I'll send her one on Friday this week! Have fun at the lake!
Just sent her a card and I wish her well. Have fun on vacation!
Lori
Great idea! Add me to the list~ card sent
Angel
Gresham, OR
Thanks for doing this, Lisa - Just made Barb a pretty thoughts and prayers card and hope it brings a little smile to her face. My family will keep her in our prayers.
Tracy, Cape Cod, MA
I just dropped off a card for Barb.
Tona Warner
Seabeck, WA
Lisa,
I've sent a card to Barb along with my thoughts and prayers for a positive recovery and healing.
Debbie Allen
West Valley City, UT
Lisa, you are so sweet to be always thinking of others in need. I have a card ready to mail to Barb and hope she does well with her treatments!
Wendy O. in Fruit Heights, Utah
Your dear friend is in my prayers. I just made a card this evening to wish her well and it will be in the mail in the morning...What an amazing woman to keep going during the pain, I just can't imagine how much strength that must take.
Catharine CS
Albany, Oregon
You are an inspiration Lisa, enjoy the vacation. You need it.
Barb is a wonderful lady to focus on others, especially at this time in her life. I pray that her pain is dulled and that she becomes well soon. A card is on the way.
Bernadine Cook
Salem, ID
Was happy to send the card today. I hope reading all these cards will help keep her mind off the pain.
Julie L
Las Vegas, NV
I live in Houston and I have worked on Patients in the Medical Center and Rotary House if she or her family need massages or any help at all please email me and I will send you my ph #? I think you might remember me.
Colleen
Stafford, TX
my new email is
frog03@windstream.net
not sure how to change it.
Have fun on Vacation!
I sent my card to Barb today. I hope all the cards help her get back on her feet and to Montana as soon as she is better.
Have a great vacation!
Debbie D
Kearny, NJ
What a great thing to do Lisa. Our prayers go out to Barb and her family. I am putting my card in the mail this morning.
Have a great time at Lake Powell.
Katie W
Moncks Corner, SC
Just put a card in the mail!
Will send Barb a card today.... good excuse to make one especially for her instead of washing my windows!
Lisa,
I am sending a card out today to Barb. She will be in my families prayers. That is a wonderful idea. You are always doing nice things for people.
I hope you have a wonderful time at Lake Powell. It is so pretty there. I use to live in Utah a few years back. My parents still live in Layton Utah. My brother lives in Sandy Utah.
Danielle Luz
Ewing, New Jersey
Hey Lisa,
I'm sending the card today.
Robin Bleezarde
Landing, New Jersey
Have a great vacation!
RJBmom7@aol.com
Sent Barb a card and our prayers for healing. Thanks for letting us encourage her.
Carrie Folkman
Baker City, OR
Barb is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sent a card today.
Arlene C
Sparks, NV
Sending a card when we bike into town in a bit. She's just up the road (well- more than "just."
One reason (among many) I am proud to do Relay for Life in a couple week.
Melissa W
Hamilton, MT
Sending a card out to Barb. She is in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. She sounds like a very courageous and strong willed woman.
MaryBetg
Hopewell Junction, NY
have a card going in the mail tomorrow!
Laura S
Ft Wayne IN
Sent a card and happy thoughts to Barb. She and others like her are truly an inspiration!
How awesome for you to get so many people to send cards to Barb! I had a neat experience writing a message to her. We have recently been through cancer treatment with my Mom, so I know that lots of encouragement is very much appreciated! Thanks Lisa!!
Tammy M.
Lindon, UT
You are truly wonderful, Lisa! I've made a card and will send it in the mail tomorrow! Both my father and father-in-law were diagnosed with cancer this year...really makes you appreciate all the little things in life, doesn't it?
Christine :-)
So glad we could help brighten her day.
lorraine, livermore,ca
I am keeping Barb in my prayers and sending a card to her. So nice of you to support her like this!
Christine
What a nice surprise for her...cards are still so personal and with the technology this day and age - all we get in the mail are advertisements or bills!!!
Sending her a bright and cheery card with lots of fun colors!
Sherry
Card is in the mail. My family and I will say a special prayer at Mass this Sunday. Thanks for sharing...
Dios te Bendiga Barb!!
Vanessa Scott
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
You are such a kind and giving person Lisa. I am sending a card to Barb in tomorrow's mail, and will forward this off to a few friends as well. Thank you for sharing her story with us - makes me appreciate my health and family even more.
Fabre S.
Holliston, MA
What a great idea. I am glad to be a part of brightening her day! She is in my thoughts and prayers. I will get a card in the mail tomorrow (Saturday).
Jen N.
Madison, AL
Lisa,
My daughter and I have our card in the mail to Barb. Thank you for using your blog in such a positive way. As a result, lots of people are lifting Barb up for healing and encouragement. Many blessings to you both.
Sherrie L
Just sent Barb a card!!! She is in my thoughts & prayers!!!
Michelle S
Ashland, NE
My thoughts and prayers are with Barb and her family. Sending her a card today.
Mary Clarke
Carlsbad, California
Sending a card plus lots of prayers.
Betty R.
Broken Arrow, OK
I sent mine....I will be having Barb in my prayers. This is so sad! :(
Hugs-
Kathy Floen
Great Falls, Montana
Hi Lisa - I sent my card to Barb. I hope she feels the prayers we are sending her way. You are wonderful friend to so many people - you are such an inspiration.
Susan in New Jersey
What an anwesome lady; thanks for sharing. My card goes out today.
SherryG
Olympia WA
Lots of love & prayers for a speedy & miraculous recovery was sent to Barb!
Malena Kaufman, Etna Green, Indiana
A lot of prayer and hope are being sent to Barb. My card is on its way. You are an angel, Lisa.
Have a wonderful time with your family in Lake Powell.
Lisa P:)
Long Island, NY
Just sent Barb a card. I will keep her in my prayers.
Just send Barb a card. I will keep her in my prayers.
Lisa C
Marysville, MI
I loved sending a card with love and well wishes to such a wonderful giving person. It has blessed my life too.
Angela W.
Kaysville, UT
I was happy to send a card to Barb. It has blessed my life too.
Angela W. Kaysville, UT
Lisa,
Thanks for being such an ambassador of love and kindness. Thanks for giving us a way to spread love and kindness to others. I just sent out a card to Barb!
Hope you have a great trip!
Love,
Linda
Hi Lisa...
So thoughtful of you to post about Barb...I am sure she will appreciate all of the cards! I just sent one today as well!
Kelli in Muncie, IN
Just signed up to a Google account so I can now post to your comments! Sent Barb a card last week - if the postal workers have been kind, she may even have it by now. What a wonderful thing you have done for her by setting this thing up - thanks Lisa!
My card is off to Barb and my prayers are with her too.
Jill
Aurora, IL
Card is in the mail today. Hope you are enjoying your vacation - sounded really hectic before you left!!
Christine Z.
New Kensington, PA
It's in the mail! And she's in my prayers! THanks for posting this, Lisa.
Lisa~ You are so good at encouraging others. I am praying for Barb and sent her a card. Thanks for showing us that others matter more than us.
~Joelle
Las Vegas, NV
awesome idea, Lisa - a card will be going out today. Enjoy your holiday!
paula
auckland, new zealand
Thanks for sharing Barb's story - I just dropped a card in the mail.
Jen
Everett, WA
What an inspiring woman! A card is in the mail.
Amanda Wittman
Pueblo, CO
Sending card today
Nikki
Ar
I just sent Barb a card, thanks for sharing her story! We all need love and support during our times of trial, even from strangers!
Nikki L.
Enumclaw, WA
Lisa-
I received a cute little card in the mail as a "welcome" RAK from a card group I belong to. It was so nice of someone to think of welcoming me and now I am going to "pay it forward" by sending it on to Barb. What a great thing for you to do, thanks Lisa. I know Barb will love getting all the support!
Take Care,
Julie M
La Verne, CA
Just wanted to say I enjoy your blog and I sent a card today..I hope all goes well, my sister had breast cancer and it has been 11 years now for her...she is doing great..
I sent my card today! My thoughts go out to her!
Lisa,
I just sent my card this morning. Thanks so much for this blog!!!
Karina
Sent a card today.
I don't read directions well.
I sent Barb a card today.
Sue in Grapevine,TX
You're so sweet, Lisa. I sent her card out today. I'm sure all this will bring a little sunshine into her days as she receives them.
I just mailed a card to Barb. I have been praying for her ever since i read your blog.
Would love to hear how she is doing. She sounds amazingly strong!Are you able to get her Houston address? I would be glad to send her some more cards to encourage her and would get to her sooner :-)
I am a Breast Cancer survivor and I know that God can work miracles!
Victoria, Lebanon Ohio
I was catching up on blog reading and just saw this note about Barb. Don't know if I'm too late for the give-away but am sending a card anyways. Thanks for having such a big heart. Hope you had a great week at Lake Powell.
Terri Harmon
Southgate, MI
Happy to help. The contest really is just icing on the cake. It was a joy to send a card to her.
Kristen Nielsen
SLC, UT
Hi Lisa,
Just sent a card to Barb. Hope she is feeling better and that the pain has gone away.
Wendy
Wellsville, NY
I know I am late posting, but I've sent my well wishes on to Barb. I pray all has gone well. Lisa, keep posting more opportunities for us to help others. It brightens my day!
Lori
Omaha, NE
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