You'll notice the new banner as soon as you click on the blog url. It's just beautiful and I couldn't be more pleased.
Edie at Rich Gifts worked hard to make this banner, a smaller version for my website and then change the template for the blog to a three column design. Now I have a consistent, professional look for the website, the blog, and the beautiful button.
I'll be rearranging the blog elements over the next couple of days, so stop back often to see my progress!
Thank you Edie, for sharing your talent with me.
On a happy side note: Edie also happens to be one of the Mother's Day Giveaway winners and she has requested a copy of my book, which I will sign and send off to her!
Showing posts with label website. Show all posts
Showing posts with label website. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
Changes Are Coming Soon!
I'm very excited that Edie at Rich Gifts is working on a new blog banner and banner for my website. She's also going to make this a 3-column blog! I have an idea of how I want to arrange all the gadgets, buttons, widgets, etc., and the 3-column design will accomodate my plan perfectly!
I love Edie's creativity and how she "captures the essence" of each person she does work for!
So . . . stay tuned. The winds of change are blowing:-)
I love Edie's creativity and how she "captures the essence" of each person she does work for!
So . . . stay tuned. The winds of change are blowing:-)
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
I Guess An "Old Dog" Can Learn Some New Tricks!
I know that some of you who know me well will be in utter shock when I tell you this: I actually used html and other computer "stuff" to create a blank journal for sale on the website lulu.com!
For those who don't know me well, the humorous part of this announcement is that I can't even handle using the remote control for the television except for the "on/off" function! We have so many options with cable t.v., etc., that I inevitably hit the wrong button, much to the exasperation of my family!
What is so amazing to me is not only that I was able to produce a product that looks exactly as I envisioned it, create a "storefront"/"website" where people can go to buy it on line and then add links back to the storefront from my website and my blog all by myself, but I did it on a day I was not originally scheduled off. I received a bonus day off and so I used it to accomplish this goal.
Perhaps you don't see God in all of this, but I know He has been at work arranging and rearranging circumstances for me in response to my ardent prayer that He take over all the how's and the when's of everything I believe He wants me to do to spread the Good News. A week ago, I couldn't imagine how I would possibly have time to sleep because it seemed my days would be so full and busy! Finally, on Sunday, I asked God to give me some kind of sign, that I could not mistake or doubt, about whether or not I was on the right track in the goals I have set.
This is part of an email message I received from a friend on Monday morning:
GOD WANTED ME TO TELL YOU, It shall be well with you this coming year. No matter how much your enemies try this year, they will not succeed. You have been destined to make it and you shall surely achieve all your goals this year. For the remainder of 2008 and all of 2009, all your agonies will be diverted and victory and prosperity will be incoming in abundance.
Today God has confirmed the end of your sufferings, sorrows and pain because HE that sits on the throne has remembered you. He has taken away the hardships and given you JOY. He will never let you down. I knocked at heaven's door this morning, God asked me. My child! What can I do for you? And I said, "Father, please protect and bless the person reading this message".
Apparently this prayer began with Mother Theresa and has been circulating for several decades. Needless to say, I have been praying that all it promises is so. I have no doubt that it will be through the power of Christ and the prayers I lift as well as the prayers of my friends and family.
I want you to know that I pray this for each of you every day as well. I wish you JOY in your journey.
For those who don't know me well, the humorous part of this announcement is that I can't even handle using the remote control for the television except for the "on/off" function! We have so many options with cable t.v., etc., that I inevitably hit the wrong button, much to the exasperation of my family!
What is so amazing to me is not only that I was able to produce a product that looks exactly as I envisioned it, create a "storefront"/"website" where people can go to buy it on line and then add links back to the storefront from my website and my blog all by myself, but I did it on a day I was not originally scheduled off. I received a bonus day off and so I used it to accomplish this goal.
Perhaps you don't see God in all of this, but I know He has been at work arranging and rearranging circumstances for me in response to my ardent prayer that He take over all the how's and the when's of everything I believe He wants me to do to spread the Good News. A week ago, I couldn't imagine how I would possibly have time to sleep because it seemed my days would be so full and busy! Finally, on Sunday, I asked God to give me some kind of sign, that I could not mistake or doubt, about whether or not I was on the right track in the goals I have set.
This is part of an email message I received from a friend on Monday morning:
GOD WANTED ME TO TELL YOU, It shall be well with you this coming year. No matter how much your enemies try this year, they will not succeed. You have been destined to make it and you shall surely achieve all your goals this year. For the remainder of 2008 and all of 2009, all your agonies will be diverted and victory and prosperity will be incoming in abundance.
Today God has confirmed the end of your sufferings, sorrows and pain because HE that sits on the throne has remembered you. He has taken away the hardships and given you JOY. He will never let you down. I knocked at heaven's door this morning, God asked me. My child! What can I do for you? And I said, "Father, please protect and bless the person reading this message".
Apparently this prayer began with Mother Theresa and has been circulating for several decades. Needless to say, I have been praying that all it promises is so. I have no doubt that it will be through the power of Christ and the prayers I lift as well as the prayers of my friends and family.
I want you to know that I pray this for each of you every day as well. I wish you JOY in your journey.
Monday, August 27, 2007
New Website!
Well, my website is finally up! I'm pretty excited about it, as it's been a work in progress for quite some time. A wonderful friend offered to set one up for me for free, so she could use some of her web design training. That didn't work out, but she and I both learned a lot and, fortunately, have remained dear friends.
I did all work on this site, and it really makes me feel good about this latest phase of my life. I never dreamed I'd be doing something so "technical!" Fortunately, I was able to use a template that did all the "programming" type work. I've been writing for pay for over a year now, and also doing some creative writing, though not as much as I would like.
I've had tremendously kind and heartfelt comments about the site from friends and family alike. I feel more blessed than I can put into words. I don't see this as a culmination of journey, but rather the beginning of a new phase.
Thank you to all who have prayed for and with me, who have encouraged me, and who have walked with me on this journey.
Blessings,
Mary
I did all work on this site, and it really makes me feel good about this latest phase of my life. I never dreamed I'd be doing something so "technical!" Fortunately, I was able to use a template that did all the "programming" type work. I've been writing for pay for over a year now, and also doing some creative writing, though not as much as I would like.
I've had tremendously kind and heartfelt comments about the site from friends and family alike. I feel more blessed than I can put into words. I don't see this as a culmination of journey, but rather the beginning of a new phase.
Thank you to all who have prayed for and with me, who have encouraged me, and who have walked with me on this journey.
Blessings,
Mary
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