THE POWER OF POSITIVE: Actions of gratitude -- for the health that we do have, even when it is challenged -- help to create wellbeing in the future. Join Colette in creative action by making a visual reminder of a positive thought.
You may remember Colette. I went to her small town in Michigan to do a "Miracle Makeover" in her home; providing her with a "healing room" during her very difficult chemo series. Well, she is through chemo and is living life one grateful day-at-a-time. For the last two years! Yes, it has been two years longer than the dire pronouncement the doctors had given her. One of the processes I did with Colette was a color meditation and art therapy session in which she painted this affirmation.... " I am well in every cell..." If you are feeling a little achey, or blue, just try saying it to yourself. If you are feeling just fine, you can try it too. Gratitude makes us feel better and tells our cells that they are truly well. I hope you have a beautiful Thanksgiving week. Know that Colette and I appreciate you and your kind thoughts throughout this journey. Colette's story -- and room -- were published in Guideposts Magazine: True Stories of Hope & Inspiration.
TRY THIS LITTLE PROJECT: Get out some markers, colored pencils, or crayons. Also, a piece of paper or scrap. Write the above affirmation or create a gratitude statement of your own. Then, ask your heart for a color to represent your gratitude. Wait a minute and a color will pop-in to your mind! You don't have to think -- your heart will tell you what it wants ... doodle a design around the words using your gratitude color. Fix it to your refrigerator for Thanksgiving week.
WELCOME & hugs to my friends visiting from the blog parties Spiritual Sunday, Pink Saturday & Metamorphosis Monday! I am grateful for you and your positive light throughout the worldwide web.
POSTED: Kelee Katillac
Happy Thanksgiving Kelee & team! Gratitude for Colette too!Beautiful saying.
Posted by: Joni Cobb | 11/19/2011 at 11:47 AM
HELLO KELLEE:
I have loved your videos and stories. Thank-you for taking design to a new level. Why don't you have the videos on television? Please and praying that you do! We love you! Do you remember when you bought all those ginghams form me? on Mission Drive...Roeland Park.
HUGS & Happy Thanksgiving from your friends
at HOBLOB! G.G.
Posted by: G.G. & HOBLOB KC | 11/19/2011 at 11:54 AM
I needed this affirmation. Notice how what we need seems to show-up right on time?
Posted by: Steph B. | 11/19/2011 at 12:00 PM
G.G!
Of course I remember all that gingham! Love to you and everyone at Hobby Lobby!
One of my favorite destinations. And, down at corporate too in Oklahoma City. Thanks for your support on the materials side of Design Gives Back.
Best to All, Kelee
Posted by: Kelee Katillac | 11/19/2011 at 02:02 PM
Thank you for reminding us of this lady and the cause. They do great work for needy patients.
Posted by: LaVoice | 11/19/2011 at 04:16 PM
Hi Kelee...I do remember Colette and am so happy to hear she's doing well. that's the best news ever. You are using your life to bring so much hope
Posted by: Nikki | 11/19/2011 at 04:59 PM
Hi Kellee...I do remember Colette and am so happy she's doing so well. That's the best. And you're using your life to bring so much hope to others
Posted by: Gentlerecovery.blogspot.com | 11/19/2011 at 05:03 PM
I remember Colette and the lovely room you did for her was a wonderful place for her to heal. I am a nurse and I know that a positive and pretty enviornment can do so much for the mind, body and spirit! Kelee you are such a wonderful ambassador of that! I'm grateful for many things this Thanksgiving!!
Miss Bloomers
Posted by: Sonia | 11/19/2011 at 07:52 PM
Beautiful post! Blessings on you and the good things you do for others! Happy Thanksgiving week!
Love,
Shirley
Posted by: Shirley | 11/19/2011 at 08:05 PM
Oh what a great idea, Kelee!! Happy Thanksgiving to you!!! I also wanted to tell you that I have a new book out on Amazon--It's called "Angels at My Door" and it is about heavenly encounters and is a real pick-me-up!
XO
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Adkins | 11/19/2011 at 10:40 PM
I am going to this right away! I wonder what colour my heart will show me.
Enjoy a Blessed Thanksgiving...each and every one of you!
Posted by: Joanne | 11/19/2011 at 11:55 PM
What a blessed post...I do agree postive feedback into our own heart and minds...I've done this and it really makes me feel better,stronger, happier...
Wonderful job you've done,great post!!!
Happy pink Saturday
Grace
Posted by: Grace | 11/20/2011 at 09:57 AM
Thanksgiving is a time for me to reflect and give thanks to all that God has giving me, and hope to stay humble to recognize others who are in needs.
Posted by: Raw Thoughts And Feelings | 11/20/2011 at 05:12 PM
This is a great idea for moving past just thoughts into actions. Actions make things happen.
Thank-you for another simple great idea Kellee! Happy Thanksgiving to you and Design Gives Back.
Posted by: Desi Jane & Todd | 11/21/2011 at 08:47 AM
I am going to try your project tonight. Thanks for the idea.
Happy Thanksgiving. I am grateful for you ;)
Posted by: Jenny's Heart | 11/21/2011 at 10:11 AM
Thank you for your encouragement, Kelee. I like the coloring idea. I know Colette will be eternally grateful for all you have done for her, as will Charlie and many others.
Blessings,
Charlotte
Posted by: Charlotte | 11/21/2011 at 12:03 PM
How beautiful! Your words have such a kindness behind them. It was soothing to me just to visit.
May your Thanksgiving be blessed.
Pamela
Posted by: Pamela | 11/21/2011 at 03:20 PM
Great concept Kelee, I think we will do this at the table on Thursday.The kids should like it too. Thanks for all the inspiration!
Posted by: Rhonda Carter | 11/22/2011 at 02:12 PM
Hello Kelee, Thank you for your PS visit. We are out of town and we traveled on Saturday. I am belated in my visits.
Your post is an inspiration as always. You are a lovely person who cares for the world. I truly admire what you do.
Blessings to you and yours and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
XO, Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne | 11/22/2011 at 02:26 PM