“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” -Henry David Thoreau
Truthfully, I’ve no idea how to start this entry. I won’t make it long, because I don’t want to dilute the story with my ramblings; but, I hope it’s blessed with humility and reflective of our awe and gratitude. Besides… isn’t a picture worth a thousand words?
Months after the printing of our Faith t-shirt, when Colleen was in Chicago working with Bekah at Stylemax, Bekah asked Colleen… “Is Jo Dee Catholic?” Colleen said, “No, why?”… “Well, the Virgin Mary is in the design of that t-shirt…” And, sure enough, as a result of our collaborative efforts, Mary has appeared…
Our creative process begins in my hands and is passed to Colleen who then works to further process the art to best suit t-shirts, applying different affects to different layers of the art. I think Mary’s presence is a miracle… I like to think it’s a reflection that our desires to share a positive, uplifting vibe is pure and embedded in our hearts - and it’s now visable - it’s also embedded in our art.
Soon after Colleen shared the Mary story with me, I went to tell my parents. On a beautiful Texas afternoon, having lunch on the back patio with my parents, I told them about Mary appearing in our Faith t-shirt. And, my mom brought out a little box… she had a present for me and for Colleen already waiting… She had been shopping on Ebay… and she had purchased two charms for Colleen and I - charms of the Virgin Mary.
I don’t know why I’m so lucky… but I know the gratitude and awe is overflowing and constant. My cup truly and continually runneth over. Thank you, Jesus… for all the blessings you offer us in these subtly miraculous ways. I am humbly your servant. Thank you for using Cutting-Up for Your good and may it… may we… always be a blessing to many. Thank you for working through us! I LOVE You… and I LOVE MARY!!!!! Welcome, Mary!!!!
If you click on the image you’ll be transported to a cool tune called “The Day Brings” by Brad. I hope you embrace your day, stay amazed, and check out the video - to help you stay in tune with what this day may bring for you….
