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Bonnie Feb 6, 2007

Big Congratulations Judi!!

What a wonderful cover and a gorgeous bear! YaY for you!! :hug:
:clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

AndreaM Feb 6, 2007

:clap:  :clap:  :clap: CONGRATULATIONS JUDI :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

AndreaM

nandesign Feb 6, 2007

Hi Judi:

Congratulations...the cover is wonderful! I know you must be just so thrilled.

Hugs, Nancy
(A fellow cover girl)

kassiebears Feb 6, 2007

Congratulations Judi!!!
:clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:
well desired indeed!!!
"edited at - too early in the morning - after a good laugh with someone who told me"
I am laughing at myself Judi - typo girls strike again.  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:
I meant deserved... as I know you know but, I left it so you can have a good laugh. I don't think I can even blame that one on a typo error.... just a big "DUH" day. too funny...  :crackup:

hugs kassie

Rainebears Feb 6, 2007

Congratulations Judi :clap:  :clap:

Laraine

Yvonne Feb 6, 2007

Congratulations Judi, very well deserved!!!!!  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Yvonne 

KJ Lyons Feb 6, 2007

Judi,
Just Beautiful! I love the color and the contrast of the white rabbits. Great minds think alike    I had just received some red velvet I had ordered from Canada and I was going to create a cat Red Riding Hood with a mouse in a basket of food. But it will have to be another character. You have Red Riding Hood wrapped-up 
Karen
KJ Lyons Design

millie Feb 6, 2007

Congratulations Judi.  But I must say that it is no surprise.  Your work is absolutely beautiful.

baggaley bears Feb 6, 2007

Congratulations Judi  :clap:  :clap:

Hugs
Vicki

Judi Feb 7, 2007

Oh my gosh!  THANK YOU SO MUCH for such supportive and beautiful comments.  It couldn't have come at a better time.  I am struggling right now with a serious problem with my right eye.  It has gone blurry. It happend Feb 1st.   I had an emergency visit to the eye doc today and have to go back for an angiogram on Thrusday.  I have a blister of fluid in my retina.  Many of you know that I have diabetic since the age of 12 which I battle with daily, however this is not diabetes related.  I either have macular degeneration or serous retinopathy.  I will know more on Thursday and am hoping for the latter of the two.  I can hardly type right now as my eyes were dialated today so this is my excuse for any and all typos.

When Stephanie Finnegan from Teddy Bear Review contaced me in Oct 2006 and asked me if I would like some 'big exposure' I was excited.  When she told me if I would like to be on the front cover I was just over the moon...and I still have not come back to earth yet.  I am so honored and pleased beyond words to be on the cover of such a beautful and fabulous magazine.      This is truely a shining moment for me.  And do you all know how hard it was for me to keep quiet!!!???

Tomorrow I will scan the cover for you.  Tami L, Sarah, and Kim are also in this issue (forgive me if I forgot someone.) :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Thank you so much :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Dilu Feb 7, 2007

Yeah Judikins!

Fantabulous

So happy for you

Well deserved indeed!

greatbigniceynicegollyhugs and slobberkisses

dilu

Marie_ Feb 7, 2007

Congratulations Judi !!!!! 
I can't wait to see my magazine !!!!

Stellajella Feb 7, 2007

Judi, congratulations, well done!!! :hug:

Gaby   

matilda Feb 7, 2007

Congratulations Judi!!!  

rufnut Feb 7, 2007

Congratulations Judi, well deserved.  :clap:

Wishing you luck with the doctors too, big hugs, hope all goes well.  :hug:  :hug:

Jellybelly Bears Feb 7, 2007

Oh my goodness Judi!!  When I began reading I was sure it was the diabetes (I have the warning signs planted in my head too!)...I am so sorry, you must be frightfully worried.  Please post as soon as you know..I'll be thinking of you.  Be careful with your eyes while they are dilated won't you :hug:  :hug:  :hug: 
Hugest hugs, and you are right, couldn't have come at a better time for you, and it often works that way...I sincerly hope you can enjoy this...it is such a HUGE WOWZA thing Judi...front cover!  You are a star!!!    take care of yourself 

Judi Feb 7, 2007

Thank you very much for all the comments, ladies.   :hug: This really means the world to me.  There are some really supportive people on this board :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  Sarah and Karen, thank you also for your concern about my eye.  I am very worried and am trying not to let it show in front of my children.  I'll know more on Thursday...wish me luck

Well, here she is.

Here is the photo inside the magazine:

Here is what the rest of the profile looks like.

cherylbruinwerks Feb 7, 2007

Congratulations on the wonderful article and COVER!
I'm so sorry to hear about your eye - I know its hard not to worry and be afraid - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today! :hug:
Cheryl

chrissibrinkley Feb 7, 2007

Judi, you are most definitely in my prayers.  It's no secret I'm a big fan of St Francis of Assisi, well his best friend in life was St Clare. She's the Patron Saint of eye disorders and she will be with you

I got my copy of TBR last night and it's an awesome cover and story!!  Taking people through the planning, intricate detailings and timeline of a creation is fantastic! :clap:  :clap:  You're an inspiration Judi and should be so proud!  Please take care and know I'm thinking of you :hug:

:hug:
~Chrissi

Judi Feb 7, 2007

Bless your hearts  guys.   :pray:

I am not posting very much at the moment.  It's kind of hard for me to focus properly.  I am anxiously awaiting my tests tomorrow on my eye.  Thank you for keeping me in your thougths a prayers.  I am very nervous.

Jodi Falk Feb 8, 2007

Judy , I will lift you in prayer also. And if every one will pray with me we can expect good things to happen .

Please Dear GOD hear our prayers..We lift Judy up to You , You know every thing about her and what all needs to be healed. We just pray in Jesus name that You will be with the doctors and give them wisdom. And be with Judy , take away her fear and replace it with peace. We pray that you will heal her and restore her health. In Jesus name. Amen .

  Now... Judy go forth in peace and throw away the fear!!

                     Bear Hugs and Blessings From Above <><

                                                   Jodi Falk

shantell Feb 8, 2007

Congratulations Judi...so well deserved.

As someone who has been and who still is struggling with serious eye problems for several years now, I understand your fears and worries.  I shall keep you in my thoughts and prayers for the best possible outcome.

Hugs,
Shantell

Judi Feb 8, 2007

Shantel and Jodi, thank you very much.  I believe with all my heart in the power of good thoughts and prayers.  This means so much to me. :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Shantell I hope your eyes are okay too. :hug:   It's amazing how much we take for granted...until we don't have it.  I'll give you an update later today. (I'll be taking a bear with me in the car)  

Those who have hearts of gold really do shine so brightly. :hug:  :hug:     
Bless you.

fredbear Feb 8, 2007

    for the pic on the cover
and      that the problem with your eyes can be sorted out

Lynette