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Beloved, Be Love

Love in our world's many languages is flavored by our different cultures everywhere. Beloved, Be Love describes love in five Greek words, two Chinese actions, loving of our Japanese, and how Tibet’s Six Perfections displays loving. Could there be love without forgiveness? One chapter - Forgiveness: the Pearl adds a little laughter considering ‘Masters of Forgiveness’. Holding all together amazing grace of "God is Love" - your best friend. You are never alone. Adamas: Indestructible – Standing in life, full of compassion, kindness, and integrity – ending words for you to see your way to shine.
Concise colorful vignettes from Victoria’s life with a couple of cultural folk tales make clear the fullness of rich variations of our greatest gift, love. Pithy, poetic, Beloved, Be Love is fun. On the audio CD Victoria’s delivery breathes animation into every word. The book conveniently fits inside the CD case.

Serving in Kirkuk, Iraq

"This little BIG book magnificently shares love stories
from a true soul. Rereading, savoring the words . . .
when finished I wanted my daughters to read it too."
  --Betty Tisdale, Founder & President of
     Helping And Loving Orphans (H.A.L.O.)
     www.BettyTisdale.com

"Vicki is concise, giving beautifully spoken words on
the greatest personal gift we can give anyone, our love."
   --George Szypula
      Four time National AAU Tumbling Champion,
      Michigan State University Men’s Gymnastics,
      MSU Lifetime Coaches Award 2006

Book Reviews from amazon.com

How Can You Beat Perfection , December 8, 2007

By	Debra S. Hughes (San Antonio, TX United States)

This is by far the most comprehensive, yet easy to read and understand explanation of the different types of love by an incredible woman who knows her stuff. This book is such a perfect size to hold and carry with you anywhere to read over and over again. And when you thought that was great, just put in her audio CD and listen to Victoria as she makes the book come alive. I look forward to much more of her work....

A Beautiful Perspective , July 9, 2007

By	Sherry J. Hillesheim (Colorado Springs, CO)

As a retired Air Force Nurse, Victoria's reflections of her nomadic way of life and the importance of relationships and love resonates very well with me and my family. Therefore, the one thing I like about this book- it gets to the points being made about love quickly- personally and ways easy to remember. I especially like the last, very short chapter "Adamas - Indestructible" I like re-reading that one. It makes me feel shiny inside.

A Loving Look at Love, March 22, 2007

By	Audrey H. Rudofski "Adriana" (Commerce, Michigan)

If you think you know something about love, you ain't seen nothin' yet. Wait 'til you get your hands on Beloved, Be Love. This little gem reviews Love from A (Agape) to Z--or at least, to X (Xenia). It's a lighthearted, unpretentious yet earnest look at Love from many angles and aspects--unconditional, platonic, romantic, religious. The book can be read in one sitting, so it has its place in even the busiest lives. And you can play the accompanying CD during your traveling and traipsing. Schiffer-Wall admits that she wants to change the world and help bring about peace. If anything has a chance to do that, it's Love.

"Beloved, Be Love"
paperback book,
48 pages. $6.99 + shipping

"Beloved, Be Love"
audiobook on 1 CD,
68 minutes. $14.99 + shipping

"Beloved, Be Love"
audiobook and paperback $19.99 + shipping

The next two books of the "Beloved, Be . . ." series.

Beloved, Be Loving
Love with action inside and outside our lives.

Beloved, Be Loved
Recognizing and accepting love all around us.

Faith, Hope, Love, Your Life and People of Your Life

One hour beginner Ribbon Embroidery Class

Supply Kit $5
Supply list - If you sew you may already have these supplies

Small embroidery hoop
Satin double faced polyester ribbon for flower
red, pink, yellow - 1 color you like in 2 widths
¼ inch wide: 18 - 20 inches
¹/₈ inch wide: 10 inches
¼ inch ribbon in green
matching embroidery floss (DMC is usual brand)
Needle: Chenille - one large eye needle (size 13-16 will do)
Fabric: 12- 18 inch square Moiré Fabric -white or color of choice

General tools

Bring scissors with your name attached

2 willing hands - your gentle heart

Written instructions will be provided at class

History making Heart Surgeon Dr. Michael DeBakey’s mother taught him to sew as a child. He was a life long sewing enthusiast and attributes sewing knowledge playing a major part in his success with revolutionary surgery techniques. One of the ground-breaking surgery procedures Dr. DeBakey developed for the heart was through his integration of sewing and fabric knowledge. For Dr. DeBakey a stitch in time has save a lot more than nine! He created procedures now being used in heart surgery world wide. One of his own techniques was used on himself adding 10 years to his life before he got to go home to Our Lord.

HAND STITCHING has many benefits –

RIGHT BRAIN activity - huge plus - book noted below*
Fine motor skill activity
Improves attention
Develops patience, delayed gratification, cognitive development
AND MUCH MORE!

*A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future book by Daniel Pink, featured on PBS

Days & Times Classes
Monday March 30^th 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Monday April 13^th 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Location
Daniels Pizza Bistro
2510 Union Lake Rd
Commerce Township, MI 48382

Tuition $15 Kit $5

Checks made to Courageous Opportunities in Learning or simply COIL

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Profits from this class will pay postage for quilts to handicapped orphans in Afghanistan (PARSA). Current actions you will find here.

If you would like to learn to teach this class – I will rejoice teaching you to teach- Yahoooo!