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Fingerprint Friday

There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says:
I can see the fingerprints of God
When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of God
And I know its true

You're a masterpiece

That all creation quietly applauds

And you're covered with the fingerprints of God

So take a look around and see where YOU see God's fingerprints. Is it in nature? Kids? Animals?

Where do you see them?

Meet my brother Matthew. Today he is graduating!! He is a sweet skyscraper. He wants to be a rock star and a CSI. He is a shining star scholar and has followed in my footsteps by becoming Vice President of his high schools chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. He is also receiving a scholarship for two years of college tuition, books etc. paid in full. We are all very proud of him.

Matthew was born on August 21st and we share the same birth date. He was my 9th birthday present! When I was growing up my friends would always ask me if I felt “ripped off” by having to share my birthday with my little brother. I never felt for one moment felt it was anything but awesome. I see it as being a special blessing. We have celebrated each and every birthday together for the past 18 years.

My brother is today's fingerprint of God not because he is graduating, not even because he is my little brother and I think he is fab. I selected Matt as he is a fingerprint of God. He loves the Lord and this year he received a Timothy award from our churches AWANAS program. This award is not handed out to everyone and it is no way an easy award to achieve. It takes many years of commitment, a huge amount of scripture memorization and a supportive family that is willing to spend hours every week to quiz. The award itself is not really what is important. You can't take it with you. What is important is the good foundation he has.

I am grateful for my not so little brother. Congrats on all the hard work. We love you!!

Owner/Designer
Bears Banners and Graphics

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash."- Matthew 7:24-27

Long time no blog

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Helllooooo!!!! My bloggy wog tends to hit the back burner when life starts getting interesting. Its summer and sales for my graphic design site have slowwwwed way down. Summer break is nice but I miss working. NO seriously!!

My brother is graduating this Friday! It is hard to believe my little brother is all grown up. Wait, is he? I guess that depends on who you ask! HA

The hubby (a.k.a Bear) is in the middle of a summer photography class. If all goes well we may invest in a fancy shmancy Digital SLR Camera. He has visions of being a wedding photographer on the side.

We are still in the process of creating our own website. Seeing as sales have slowed down we might be able to finish it up! I am soooo excited. It will be wonderful to have our interactive portfolio available to all of our prospective clients.

I updated you all a few posts back with the news about my being a first time expectant auntie!! YAY!! Three cheers for the extreme overuse of exclamation points!!!!! I am still VERY excited!!!! Can you tell? I will be the happy auntie of a brand spanking new nephew in October! Each time we go shopping I make a beeline to the baby section. Buying baby things is so much fun. Hubby says “Geez, if you are looking around and buying all this stuff for my sister’s baby then how much stuff will you buy when it’s our baby??” Just you wait and see Mr. HA!

We really want to start a family. I keep waiting for the “right time” and seeing as the first try didn’t yield happy results the waiting has been extended much longer than imagined. What am I waiting for? I am waiting for hubby to find a full time job so we have steady income, health insurance, a respectable car, a bigger house (we have a small office and a small bedroom) the list goes on and on and on. Everyone keeps telling me that there is never going to be a perfect time to start a family. God will work things out I know. Extravagant things like health insurance would sure be nice though. LOL!

So this is what has been going on since my last post. To stay up to date you can add us on facebook So till next time friends, fans and followers! XOXO





Vanessa Cengic
Owner/Designer
Bears Banners & Graphics
Graphic Design, Website Design and Eco Friendly Printing
Website: http://bearcengic.etsy.com/
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"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
-1 Corinthians 13:13

Easter Blessings-He is Risen!

Happy Resurrection Day! I hope you are all enjoying a beautiful day with your family. We are having everyone over for Easter dinner. Roast, ham, potatoes, green beans and cheesecake for dessert. A great time to celebrate what the Lord has done for all of us.

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. -Romans 5:8

Matthew 28:1-10

The Resurrection

1After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.

2There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.

5The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.' Now I have told you."

8So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings," he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me."

Blessings and love!