I don't count the money till it's in the bank and cleared!

Sometimes even a sure thing doesn't pan out.

I have been working with a church in Massachusetts.  One of the committee members called me and was very excited.  She came from a church where 4 churches were combining into one and they were trying to make the building they would be celebrating out of, reflect all of the church members.  She gave me the dimensions, the budget, the fact that all of the members on the committee chose my design - actually, the design of Pamela Shapiro fabricated by my studio.  They were sure this was a go ahead.

How it came to be that they called me in the first place was this:  The committee had been deliberating for a long period of time over what to use for stained glass.  They could not come upon a decision.  So the pastor told all of the member to go out and find some stained glass that they like and bring it back to the next meeting where they would vote.  Pamela's design was voted on by every member on the committee.  They thought it was a done deal.

Because the church wanted to be sure all of the members were on board, especially because they were trying to bring the members of 4 churches together, they felt the need to offer them a vote which included another design.  I was told, they did not expect the other design to be chosen. 

But, this sometimes happens.  What is the reason for it?  I am not sure yet.  But I have learned to be excited about new projects, but not overexcited until I have the check cashed and the money in the bank.  Something else will come along, I am sure of it.

If your church is looking for inspirational glass work, you know where to call!

Pat Deere

LINK:  Custom designed stained glass for churches.

Cabitzing with other artists can be an invaluable way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Day 158 Growth Idea: Cabitzing with others artists can be an invaluable way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon.

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My History:   Part of the difficulty of my new building was it's age and trying to meet the requirements of the American Disabilities Association without going broke in the process.  I had 2.5 floors.  The top floors had not been used in years.  Because I was using the building for the same use, retail, that the previous owner had used... I had some things grandfathered in.  I did have to be sure the bathroom was handicap accessible, the doors and hallways were wide enough, the rams were not to steep, etc.  The first floor I could handle.  But the regulations made the 2nd and 3rd floor too much for me at the time.

Today's Business:  It's Sunday... so I can't call it business.   But I did get the opportunity to visit with a group of wonderful women, artists, and now friends.  Seeing what inspires other people is a real inpiration to me.  Tonight... catching up on paperwork.  Tomorrow... moving right ahead with cutting glass for my Immigration window, designed by Pamela Shapiro and fabricated in my studio.

Today's Photo Above: I posted this picture again because it was a combined effort with artist, Pamela Shapiro.  Although we did not know each other at the time the project began, she became a wonderful friend and artist I have worked with on other projects since.  I find collaborating with other artists something I really enjoy.  I think that successful combined effort really shows here.

Today's Product: 

In The Arms Of God came about while I was studying the Holy Spirit and how it moves in my life. It often comes very quietly and if I don't pay attention, I will miss it. It comes during prayer, when I'm in the car, when I'm by myself, when I can hear the silence...

Pat Deere

LINKS:
~In The Arms Of God can be found on my web site.