With very little time to thrift today my plan was to visit the nearest thriftstore just minutes away...but while driving something inside told me to continue driving to the thriftstore in the next town....and so I did.
What was awaiting for my arrival made my heart skip a beat..maybe even two or three.....
there she was...my favorite Saint...Santa Teresa as I call her...waiting for me just beyond the children's toys and books....
worn and chippy....making her all the more beautiful in my eyes...
It was fate, I am certain, that lead me to her today....as I had recently been pondering on whether I should change my blog name....perhaps removing the word Garden as I felt some may wonder why the name "Abby's Garden". In discovering Saint Therese it was the answer I searched for....for she loved flowers and saw herself as the "little flower of Jesus" who gave glory to God by just being her beautiful little self among the flowers in God's garden. I believe I too am a flower in God's Garden just as she was....and so my blog name will remain untouched....ahh the magic of fate.....
xo,
Abby
24 comments:
I think that was a God-directed trip you took this morning, Abby! God wanted to put your mind at ease and so he gave you a little sign...and what a sign she is! Love her face! xo Diana
What a beautiful find! Fate was on your side.
She truly is stunning and I am glad you felt compelled to continue driving today.
Blessings Kelsie
She is soo lovely and this post is just enchanting! I, too, am a little follower of Jesus...and I'm so glad.
Have a joyful Sunday! Oh! And I'm delighted that your blog name isn't changing!!
Hugs,
Becky
ste. therese..."la petite fleur"...has long held a special place in my heart. i adore her and her devotion to God.Her story has always inspired me. we are kindred spirits indeed! your chalk statue of her is lovely..absolutely lovely!! so happy you found her!
She is beautiful. She is one of my favorite saints as well.
Danielle
That is a beautiful story, Abby! so glad you shared it. Yes! Keep your blog name. =) Such a lovely meaning.
Oh Abby she is beautiful and aged to perfection... my Heart skipped a beat just beholding your lovely images! Don't you just love it when fate connects you with that special somethin'somethin'... and I'm glad you reached a decision about your Blog Name that you have total Peace about.
Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian
Beautiful post Abby.
:-)
So beautiful Abby.
hugs
Sissie
I am glad you found St. Theresia, she looks beautiful. Whenever I read your blog name I think of comfort, home, peaceful surroundings.
oh, she is perfectly gorgeous!!! was meant to be!
Santa Teresa is graceful, serene, peaceful... such a wonderful find for you! She brought you that sign you were looking for - fate put her in your path - and she will always be part of you now. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
A beautiful and inspiring post.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
Aw Abby she is so beautiful , I have a lump in my throat, I just love the way you put things on paper, your a wonderful writer, you just make me feel so calm when I read or look at your blog, thankyou my freind xxxxx
Hi Abby!!! We have a saying here: "Nada acontece por acaso" ( I used google translator "Nothing happens by chance")
God inspired you to go ahed and what a wonderful gift!!!
She has serenity on her eyes. Thanks a lot for sharing such lovely pic and also for your amazing words!!
God bless you!!
Regina
Ahh she is lovely and aged to perfection. Love your story Abby, always follow what is in your heart.
God always drives us where we need to be....and he knew you would take good care of her.....so happy for you....
She is so lovely. Glad she is in your hands now.
It was fate you found her or did she find you?! ;D She is so unique n' special, as is your blog! I love the sentiment in your words; it is a beautiful garden, indeed!
So happy your listened and followed the path of fated dreams~xXx
She was patiently waiting just for you!
She is breathtaking Abby! You were truly meant to have her and to continue with this beautiful blog name and inspiration.
- Susan
Hi Abby,
Be still my heart. ♥ What a treasure you have found. I'm so glad you kept driving since she obviously was calling you to her.
I too totally agree about being a flower in God's garden. I know I am. ♥
I wanted to thank you for visiting my studio post. It's taking me forever to visit all of the studios. I expect I may be finished by the time next year's party begins.
Drop by anytime and I'll do the same.
Pink Sparkles for your week,
Stephanie Suzanne ♥
You were meant to rescue her, since you clearly love her. She is beautiful and now you can keep garden in your blog title. I have garden in my blog title too.
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