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carsoncreations Jan 25, 2007

Fellow TT'rs,

I can only say "Thank You" to everyone at TT who (without knowing) lit a fire under me to submit an entry to the contests.  As some of you know, last year was not very good for my husband who had colon cancer, surgery and chemotherapy.  The teddy bears were put on the back burner for most of the year and we were pretty much confined to home.  Very few bears were made and I struggled to get the piece finished for TBAI show.   My "away from reality time" was reading posts on Teddy Time.  After reading all the comments, suggestions, etc. for taking pictures and making entries for the contests, I thought ......"I want to be a participant, ......I want to be like the other TT'rs and give it a try."    So I made the deadline and entered the contests.

Treatments are finished and my hubby is recovering, thank God.  Life is good again and receiving a TOBY nomination has been the cherry on top for me.   I can only say "Thank You" to you all in the forum for keeping me "in the know" while we were convalescing and for instilling the desire to be a participant. 

Hugs,

Wanda

Laura Lynn Banner SponsorJan 25, 2007

Oh Wanda... you've been thru so much!   :hug:  :hug:  :hug:   and a very deserving CONGRATULATIONS!

Dilu Jan 25, 2007

Three cheers for Wanda ,and special Amen's and Thank Yous to God that your honey is recovering!

I'm not sure which was the best piece of news here, but I am so happy for you both!

dilu

cherylbruinwerks Jan 25, 2007

I hope that this is a year full of good things for you Wanda! Really hard times make the victories even sweeter don't they?
Cheryl

Jellybelly Bears Jan 25, 2007

Oh well done Wanda...I don't know, but when you go through so much, 'someone' looks out for you and finds some way to balance things out....I know it happens to me all the time.  enjoy the happiness while it lasts, your bears are gorgeous   :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJan 25, 2007

It couldn't have happened to a nicer or more talented, modest and humble lady, Wanda.  You're incredibly deserving and could have won with your TBAI piece last year, too, in my opinion anyway... that, or any of your other darling bears.

My own Carson Creation is one of the snuggliest, cuddliest pieces in my collection and I treasure my little MACARONI with all my heart!

Bonnie Jan 25, 2007

:hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:
I'm so glad your husband is doing better and things are sunnier for you now.
Big congratulations!! :hug:  :hug:

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJan 25, 2007

Wanda, kudos and bravo to you . . . your work is to-die-for!  And congratulations to your hubs for enduring an awful year of sickness and treatment, ending in a victorious recovery!  Hooray for you both!

Terrie Jan 25, 2007

Congratulations Wanda!! I hope that this will be a much better year.

Delartful Bears Jan 25, 2007

Oh Wanda, you are really a wonderfullly beautiful person.  There's just somethin' about you I believe.

I am so glad you got a nomination, you deserve it!  Give that hubby of yours a hug from me!
Danni

jenny Jan 25, 2007

Wanda may congratulations...I am delighted...your work is amazing!!

SunnieOne Jan 25, 2007

Aw Wanda, you have endured so much without complaint. I simply love your bears and am so happy for you!
Congratulations!
Hugs
Sonya

patsylakebears Jan 25, 2007

Wanda it is a well deserved award too.. you went through alot last year so lets hope that this is the start of a fantastic year for you..

carsoncreations Jan 25, 2007

Thank you Sarah, Patsy, Sonya, Danni, Terrie, Sue Ann, Bonnie, Shelli, Cheryl, Dilu, Laura and anyone else I may have missed.

You have proved once again how compassionate you all are here at TT.  My husband and I cherish you all.

Hugs,

Wanda

New Avenue Crew Jan 25, 2007

Hooray, Wanda!! I'm so pleased to hear your husband is on the mend and that you have ventured back and gotten recognized, to boot! Big hugs to you! :hug:

Jodi Falk Jan 25, 2007

Praise

GOD

  !! I am so glad to hear things are turning around !!! Your bears are wonderful  keep up the good work !!

thumperantiques Jan 25, 2007

Wanda,
     CONGRATULATIONS for all things - your hubby's return to health AND your Toby nomination!  I'm so glad 2007 is bringing good things to your life  - you both deserve it!

                                  hugs,

                                  Brenda

bearlyart Jan 25, 2007

Wanda, I am so glad your hubby is better and hope the two of you have a wonderful 2007!  And your TOBY was so very, very well deserved!  My mom and I are both so happy for you, sweet lady.  Big hugs from New York!
:hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Kelly

Judi Jan 25, 2007

Congratulations Wanda :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap: You certainly deserve it. There's an angle looking over you.

fredbear Jan 26, 2007

   
Lynette

Carolyn Green Jan 26, 2007

Congratulations Wanda and so glad to hear of your Toby nomination and your husbands return to health.
May 2007 be a great year for you.

Hugs
Carolyn
 

Marie_ Jan 26, 2007

Congratulations Wanda !! :clap:
I do I do admire your works ! 
I hope this " 2007" year will be a
better and greater year for you and your family.
:hug: