On Sunday I wasn’t feeling especially well. I had been battling a cold and we even skipped church. I had read something on Saturday night that made me think I had possibly made a mistake in my MMM entry. It was weighing on my heart and I sent off an email requesting clarification to MM. The reply came Monday morning that I inadvertently did not comply with the rules and I was no longer going to be on the list of runner ups. I was sad. I am still sad that I made a mistake. But I know I did the right thing. I was feeling a little better… and then Jordan had a little accident that required a quick clean up before school. I was not excited about cleaning it up, but tried to hurry through it. As I was standing in the doorway to my bathroom I started peeling off his clothing to get him in the shower. I got down on my knees to help him and I see a little piece of gold on the floor. WHAT THE?! OH my goodness. I pick it up. it is my chain and diamond cross pendant. I am so happy. I LOST this right after we moved in here almost a year ago. You see, I don’t wear a lot of fancy or trendy jewelry. I wear my wedding ring and my Hawaiian bracelet. I never take them off. I also used to wear this cross necklace all the time. One day we were going to the water park and I took it off so I wouldn’t lose it at the park. I set it on the edge of my dresser and then couldn’t find it when I came home. It fell behind the dresser and I had never seen it. It means a lot to me to find it. I means a lot to me that I found it on Monday…on the day I had to make a tough choice. When you do the right thing, even when you don’t have to, and especially when part of you doesn’t want to…it can be a tough. All things happen for a reason, even messy accidents can lead to something good. I want to thank you all for your kind words of congratulations. I still know in my heart that my entry was good enough to be a runner up and I will continue on in my scrappiness.
Thanks to all of you lovely blog readers! Love Love and I’ll blog you later!
Joscie, still rhymes with bossy and sometimes coffee.
What you did is very admirable. I had a moment similar to that this month. I was buying the Twilight books and I noticed the amount seemed low. When I got outside I checked my receipt and sure enough she missed charging me for a book. I went back inside and paid for it. She looked at me like she was amazed I came back. On the way back out my daughter said, “Mom you are one of the most honest people.” Warmness filled my heart…
Later that day I found a large sharp piece of metal in my food at Applebees. I could have very easilty swallowed it and needed medical attention. I felt it right before I swallowed and pulled it out of my mouth. I couldn’t help but think that maybe my honesty had helped with this blessing.
I don’t have a clue as what to “say” since I can only imagine the mix of emotions that you are feeling right now. Congrats on being true to yourself and making the choice that was right for you.
joscie, i know your work & i am sure that your entry was more than runner-up quality…you did the right thing by contacting MM…i am so glad that you found your necklace!!!…
Joscie,
I know that must have been very difficult. You are a wonderful person and the accomplishment is something you should never let go of. We’re still very proud of you!
MJ
You are still in a winner in my book! Always have been and always will be.
I hope you feel better soon!
You dear girl. What a difficult thing to go through. Of course, you did the right thing and God rewarded you for honoring Him and being honest. You are one of the most talented people and I am quite sure that you will get much recognition in the future. You continue to be an inspiration in many, many ways.
Doing the right thing doesn’t always feel so good, but the rewards are……well, heavenly, to say the least. Way to go, Joscie! You just did my heart good, woman.
It is better to be true to yourself, than anything else. You should feel proud of what you have accomplished, regardless of the outcome. A big congrats from me!!
I am glad you found something that means so much to you. It is a very pretty necklace.
knowing what is right and doing what is right, even though it doens’t feel good it one of the hardest lessons we have to teach our kids…you done good kid (and so did your momma..wink wink)
I agree…things happen for a reason…I truly believe greatness is built on honesty. You’re off to a grand start!!
big hugs…
I’m sure everyone who reads your blog and has the pleasure of admiring your work would agree that you are more than talented enough to have won the whole darn thing. Whatever list you’re on or not on, you’ll always be a winner. I can’t wait till you win it all next year!! LOL.
Beautiful cross….I am so glad you found it!
You know you ARE up to that caliber….they picked your portfolio! I am honestly surprised you haven’t been one of the HOFers, or a SOY top 10 finalists! I wonder if they favor Mormons. They new girl is Mormon, so was Liz K and Lisa B.
I have to agree with everyone else. YOu are definitely a winner in every way.
Hey Joscie,
Admitting your mistake just shows how much of a winner you are!! Your work is amazing, and so is your heart. What a reward/blessing to find your cross too!
Love ya,
xxx Lisa
Oh my sweet friend…I don’t know what to say other than quote one of the previous comments:
“You are still in a winner in my book! Always have been and always will be.”
Your honesty truly was rewarded by our kind heavenly Father.
Be strong & catch a HUGE hug!
XXX
P.S Some exciting news…T got a job offer from a Design Co. in Vancouver :o)
wow J. That’s deep. I believe in fate and all that. I know that was a sign. Good for you for following your heart. Your such a lovely, genuine person and God knows it. He was just giving you a little reminder in the middle of the storm.
Keep your head up honey and smile.
Love you,
-Karla
You will always be our “Master”. What you did was very admirable and not many people would have said anything. That speaks volumes on your character. I am so happy that your necklace turned up. I have to say that your honesty must have had something to do with that! :) Congratulations on being our master! :)
AAwww I’m sorry Joscie. Of course you did the right thing, and Karma will be on your side :)
OH HUGS! You know your work rocks and it is most definitely MMM — SERIOUSLY!
In the larger picture, you were honest when it meant turning away from a dream (talk about a moment that really counts). That is an honor to you, your family, and your friends. What an awesome example you are and what a good, good person. Further, your dreams will be far richer because of your goodness! (Just wait — you’ll see.)
As I said, you are MMM for sure and a hero to me. Way to go, my friend!
I’m so sorry to hear this, but you’re still a winner in my book! You did a very admirable thing and you should be proud of yourself.
Joscie-I glad that you chose the right!I know that you will be blessed greatly for your obedience. I think the missing cross is the first to come. you know your work is tops to us!! :)
joscie, i am so thankful to be friends with you. you really are an all around amazing person. your heart is good… your scrapbooking is amazing. but without the first the second really doesn’t mean much.
i love how God gives us those little blessings to hold on to.
much love.
joscie, you are an amazing woman of faith! i know it’s sometimes hard to do what we know is right. i think we know that not everyone has you kind of conviction. i have the feeling that your blessing will continue to be many.
kay
Joscie, sorry it turned out this way, but I feel sure you’ll never regret taking the high road. My admiration and respect for you grows. You are one fine scrapper, but more importantly, you are one fine person!
I don’t know what it was that you didn’t comply with but here’s the thing…what if you knew but didn’t say anything and then they found out and then disqualified you…how would you feel then? Don’t you feel so much better telling the truth when no one knew…when no one asked you…when you didn’t have to? That’s ethics…that’s morals…that’s what God wants you to do even when you don’t want to…and that’s what your son will see…even when you think he’s not looking…kids are soooooooooo observant!!!! Everyone who has commented on this blog is correct…your work is excellent and this is not the end of the road for you I’m sure!!!! Obedience is hard but you will be rewarded…you will!!! It comes back around…trust me!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Joscie, you are the most talented, wonderful, beautiful and honest person I know. I was super proud of you for winning runner up and I’m even more proud of you for this!
Much love, Erica
Joscie — I am proud of your decision — it was definitely heart felt and very moral. =)
you give warm fuzzies all around.
I am proud to be a reader of you blog!
you rock x2!!
Tina
Jos,
You know you did the right thing! I hope Imaka is feeling okay and am happy that you found your crucifix!
Aloha,
Momma Deborah
{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}
I are such a winner! Not only are you a talented scrapper, but the lesson your sons learned from you that day was huge. Finding your cross was what I call a piece of Sonshine, just a little something God gives to tide you over. Much love and blessings to you.
Joscie, your work is beautiful and deserves accolades far greater than it has been given. Don’t let this get you down – just jump right back in and move on to the next one. Your day will come. Your friends are all sure of it!
Hi, Joscie! I hope your feeling better! I can only imagine how difficult it was for you to send that email, but also how rewarding it was for you to know you did the right thing. I don’t know many people who would have done that if they were in your shoes. Your work is wonderful and your day will come – I just know it. I believe finding that necklace was a sure sign of more good things to come.
Joscie, the feeling of doing the right thing should have you on top of the world! What you have done is greater than winning the entire competition. You’re an AMAZING scrapper and people can easily see that. Now they can also see your character, too. Your actions speak volumes about who you are and what is in your heart. Congratulations all the way around! You’re now admired for so much more than just your designs! *HUGS*
Just know, I am a firm believer in “everything happens for a reason!” Maybe that wasn’t the best contest for you to be in and another WILL be around the corner that you’ll ROCK!! {{{{hugs}}}} to you and your continued successes!
You are such a sweetie and I love you.
Josie- I have totally enjoyed your work and blog since discovering it. Discovering that you are a woman of faith is like the icing on the cake…and one who puts her faith into action, her money where her mouth is,who actually stands for what she believes that is a rare find. Your (our) Heavenly Father I am sure must be proud. Finding your cross necklace is a beautiful “jewel” God blessed you with. What Veronica said makes me think too…maybe this wasn’t your time and He was giving you an out. He must have something else instore for you. Hang in there and be encouraged. Keep up the creativity and fight the good fight.
sorry about the MM thing! but being honest was definitely better.
glad you found your necklace! isn’t that weird how stuff just reappears after some crazy amount of time? that happens to me, but it’s usually because i’ve buried it with more stuff. lol
What a wonderful story about doing the right thing! I’m bummed that you are no longer on the runners up list, but you can be happy knowing that you were honest to yourself and to MM.
I love the new look of your blog since I last visited! I’ve obviously been out of the blogging loop. Thank you so much for your comment on my blog! I just added another entry with lots of pictures :) I hope to be blog hopping more frequently now that I’m feeling a little better. I miss you! {{HUGS}}
(((hugs))) It takes a strong and honest person to do what you did – all of us who read your blog are so proud of you for making that tough choice! We all know (as should you) that your work is amazing. Who knows, maybe God didn’t want you to be a runner-up this year – maybe the LO about *this* experience will be the one that WINS the Masters next year! :)
It means a lot that you are honest, there aren’t enough honest people in the world today.
I bet the MM people are also appreciative of your honesty.
& yay on finding your missing necklace. :D