A lot of love, time and patience has gone into creating this exquisitely unique and realistic baby.
Lily is a beautiful newborn girl created by Charity Angel. Her true-to-life coloring was achieved using permanent Genesis heat set paints in many, many ultra-thin layers. Each translucent layer of paint was permanently heat set to give her the beautifulrealistic skin texture.Lily has adorable blue eyes, and premium medium brown micro-rooted hair. While micro-rooting by hand takes a great deal of time, it results in the most realist looking newborn hair. True to life, She is such a gorgeous baby girl. Lily started out as an adorable "Muffin" kit by Renowned Master Artist Donna RuBert.
Every roll and crease on Lily's face and limbs has been carefully painted with tiny translucent veins and capillaries, multiple skin tone layers, newborn mottling, detailed creasing and delicate blushing of a newborn baby. From head to tiny toes she is covered with loving detail and her coloring is simply amazing. Lily's well proportioned body, head and limbs have been filled and weighted with fine glass beads and finished off with soft premium fiber fill. Matilda has gorgeous 3/4 arms and legs which look so very realistic and she has a soft jointed doe suede body which makes her very cuddly and easy to pose. Because of this, Lily can wear almost anything you would like to dress her in.
Careful attention has been paid to every detail. Realistic veining can be found on every limb and all over her head. She comes with a purple pacifier and little pink sleeper with teddy bears on it that she is wearing in some of these photos. Lily does have a natural baby powder scent. Her hair has been conditioned with special conditioner that has created this effect. She also comes wearing her own diaper and onesie, as well as a couple more outfits. All of the props that have been used are not included.
Lily has been given very realistic looking tears. Her pouting lip and sad expression cause many to want to pick her up and mother her. This pink sleeper that is included is made by Carter's, and is as soft as can be. The beautiful frilly headband is also included. Lily feels so incredibly real when you pick her up, you won't want to put her down. She will snuggle perfectly into your shoulder or arms as if she wants to stay there forever! Her head is heavy and floppy so please remember to gently support her little head, just like you would with a real newborn.
Within Lily's chest is a battery operated heart that will beat when it is pressed. This is another special feature that she has been given to make her look and feel more realistic. Her body design creates the look and feel of a newborn. She has real top eyelashes, and hand painted eyebrows. She has top quality mohair, which has been micro-rooted into her scalp then glued with waterproof glue from the inside so her hair can be lightly dampened and styled. Lily's hair has been worked into a crown just like a real baby. You will have so much fun styling and playing with her soft head of hair!
Lily comes with this cute white bear ear hat, that looks so adorable with her pink Carter's sleeper. She has two onesies. One is pictured below, and the other that she is wearing says 'Little Sister' on it. She has her own custom bib and burp cloth with her name embroidered on it. She is already wearing a newborn diaper and comes with one purple pacifier. She does have a magnet installed on the right side of her head for any future hair accessories that you want to use on baby Lily.
This beautiful pink tutu outfit is also included. It comes with little socks that look like tiny ballet shoes. The headband matches the fabric perfectly, and the top says "Snow Angel".
In addition to what is pictured below, Lily also comes with the pink bear sleeper, a purple pacifier, and additional onesie, the disposable diaper that she is already wearing and a lot of love.
Pink frilly head band, ballet shoe socks, custom bib and burb cloth, white bear ears hat, I love mommy hat, ballet outfit, mommy onesie.
Lily is ready for adoption. Once she is adopted, she will come with a custom birth certificate on quality paper. If you are interested in Lily, or want to have a custom reborn doll created, feel free to contact Charity Angel. Her dolls are sold on eBay as well as privately. Lily's opening bid amount will be $199.99 which is far below the average price for a true to life doll like Lily. Shipping will include insurance and delivery confirmation.
"Every cloud has a silver lining," is a very common statement that we hear quite often from others when we are going through a dark and difficult time in our lives.
Another great statement that goes along with this is:
"Search diligently, pray always, and be believing, and all things shall work together for your good, if ye walk uprightly and remember the covenant wherewith ye have covenanted one with another."
No one is immune from hardship or trials in this life. We will all face challenges. No matter what those challenges are, they are difficult at times for the individual to go through. There is no reason to compare our challenges with others, or try to judge if they are dealing with it better than we are. All challenges are perfectly designed for those who are going through them.
Because there will always be opposition in all things, we must have trials in order to appreciate the good. When we face trials with the right attitude we grow and develop as we use the character that we have built before going through it.
Life is all about perspective. No one that I know looks at life through a positive perspective all the time, but if we did, we could have less things hedge our way. When it appears that our life is starting to be filled with dark stormy clouds, then that is the time to look for the silver lining, or the light. If we focus on the light, or the positive things that we can learn or gain from our experiences, they pass more quickly. BY going through this process, we gain faith and experience.
On Day 96, my husband was accepted into a development program that would pay him a wage. Because this job was temporary, I did not count it as him finding full time employment. I feel that it has been a great blessing for him to be able to experience, and gain addition skills and insight. I wanted to mention it because it was and is a very large blessing.
Today, Day 176 I want to express my gratitude for the permanent job offer that he has received. I am certain that it will be a learning and growing experience for him, as well as have an influence on our entire family. I am grateful for the impressions of the spirit that influenced me to submit is resume. Because it is a different field than he has worked in, I was hesitant to do it, but trusted in the impression. There were a lot of connections through family and friends, that played a part in all of this. When it came time for his interview, I obeyed the impressions I got then too. I am thankful that I did.
My husband will start training in a few days. I am not going to stop counting blessings, but I am going to stop counting days, because today, he found that full time, permanent, better paying job. I want to take this moment to praise God, because that is Whom all blessings come from.
As this trial has begun to fade, like the sun at dusk, I cannot help but reflect on the lessons that our entire family has learned through this experience. While I know that there will be more trials ahead, I also have gained a new way of looking at them.
I still have moments where I struggle with fear and the natural man from time to time, but I am starting to understand what it really means to turn to God in all things. I have seen a great deal how everything is turned for my good. Even when others have made choice that could have been devastating, I watched the hand of the Lord guide me to other solutions and He comforted me.
I think that the Lord does use those around us to fulfill his purposes, but through this experience, I have also learned that I did not turn to Him as much as I thought I did. I would turn to others before hitting my knees. While that can still happen, I have turned to Him first a lot more through this experience. I have been able to relax and trust in His plan for my life more. I am sure that this process takes a lifetime or more to truly refine, but I can see the benefits of doing it so much more clearly now.
In order to keep focus on the light, and maintain that hope, I have found that we must be praying. We must be reading the Word of God every day. And not just once a day. There are so many things that so many people are going through all of the time. A lot of people are losing hope, they want to give up, and just quit. I have had those days too. I really do not think that anyone is immune to that feeling in these Last Days, however, I also feel that we all have access to the antidote. And because it is so simple, we may miss it. When our problems feel so overwhelming, intense, and complex, it can be easy to think the answer must be large and complex too. But, like the brazen serpent, it is not. In that time, all they needed to do was LOOK to be healed. It is the same in our day, we need to LOOK to God first, and we can be healed, comforted, strengthened, and find direction. Many of us do not do it because it seems too easy to really be the solution. I testify that it is. There is no other way to find true joy in this life than to turn to Christ. He truly is the Way, the Truth and the Light.
In addition to the blessings I have already listed, I am going to list a few of the blessings that we have enjoyed since my last post.
Counting Blessings
My husband and I have been able to take more steps towards being able to be sealed for eternity.
Our family has grown closer through our trials to each other and the Lord.
My husband developed new employment skills.
We were given a Queen bed and no longer have to sleep on a full.
The children were each given $100 to buy winter clothing.
We were given food for Thanksgiving.
I sang in the Tabernacle on Temple Square in Salt Lake City as a member of the Millennial Choir. I made new friends and shared the same stage as Lex De Azevedo (composer and conductor of 'Gloria'), George Dyer, Gregory Pearson, Catherine Hyde Straumbaugh, Melinda Lockwood Debirk and many talented musicians.
I developed better relationships with my extended family, as they supported our family through trials, rehearsals, and performances.
Got to sing with our Church Choir.
Was accepted to the college I wanted to attend to get a BA in Music. (Vocal Performance)
Received help in many ways, from many different people.
Was able to serve others a lot more, and feel like I could make a difference by just listening.
Increased my business income through sales and new contract work.
My husband did not have any serious medical issues, and has been improving his health.
I was able to get the medical care I needed, and recover relatively shortly. Had a lot of family and friends that helped in the moment I really needed it.
Gained new knowledge while fulfilling the calling my husband and I share at Church.
Found things I could work on within myself while attending a class at church.
I have had help around the house once a week again.
Grown new friendships and created new ones with people at church.
Was present at all the events that my children wanted me to attend.
Was able to be with my husband at the hospital and the events he wanted me to.
We were able to get away for our Anniversary, and for the second time since we have been married.
I have been blessed to have a lot of one on time with my husband, and consistent family time every week.
My husband and I have been able to read a "The Peacegiver" together every morning.
I have been able to express my thoughts and feelings more openly with people that have gained my trust. (My husband, church leaders, friends etc.)
I have grown more during this time than at any other time before this.
I have focused more on what I can change about myself rather than wanting to change others or their decisions.
I have gained new insights and perspectives.
I have realized that even during these hard times, I am still rich.
Our children have lengthened their prayers, have much longer lists of things they are thankful for, and have been asking for others to be blessed more than things that they want.
There are many more blessings, and I am striving to acknowledge them to God each day.
Anyone who has lived life long enough knows that there will always be storms in life. There is no such thing as achieving the perfect life. Everyone experiences trials, tribulations and afflictions. What we can decide, is how we are going to respond to these times of trials and heartache.
Pondering a lot on the natural man, and what that is, I have noticed that it is natural to get depressed, to feel down, to get angry, and to think of just yourself first. If you want to be something more than just the natural man, then you need to conquer the natural man. In order to do that, you need to think about the way that you are responding to those experiences in life that come to you on their own, or that you bring upon yourself.
We are now on day 84 since my husband lost his job. While he has been getting many interviews, and may have a job, we still are not certain. He was told that he had it, but now has gotten a call for a second interview. This has caused some feelings of uncertainty and anxiety for my husband, as I am sure that you can imagine.
For me, it is important to focus on the blessings and maintain my hope. Since I am still working from my home office, managing all the finances, trying to delegate the responsibilities within the home, helping all four children with their homework, maintaining personal relationships with them, my husband, and fulfilling callings at church, and dealing with my own health issues, I must keep my heart and head in the right place.
I have found that the best way to do this, is to count my blessings, to praise God through the storms. I have learned from experience, that it is through the trials, that I gain blessings. The rain that falls upon us, is used for our good. This is how God has always had a hand in my life. Tribulation is not anything new.
Many people will learn about my life, and they will be amazed that I have 'turned out' the way I have. They say that they would have given up a long time ago. This is my secret. I turn to God in my trials. I did not used to do this, there was a time that I blamed him for the choices of others, and I did not understand why he did not intervene and save me. I went through a time of anger. But then, I came to realize that the free will that we have all been given is a gift. One that God is not going to rob from us. And because our choices can affect us in a negative way, as well as the choices of others, he also offers us the blessings that come from experience as well as tender mercies to help us get through those times.
If you want to make it through a tough time, you need to praise God for the blessings that you have already. The air you breath, the heart beating in your chest, the smell of flowers, the beautiful world around you, the smile of a friend, a hug when you need. In all things praise Him, and you will begin to see your life change. Your perspective changes. Your trials become an opportunity to prove that your faith is unshaken, that you will be patient and submissive like a child. We work as if it all depends on us, and pray like it all depends on God. We believe that the answers will come, and they do.
Recent Blessings That I Want To Acknowledge
*I auditioned for "Gloria" by Lex De Azevedo, that will be performed in the Tabernacle on Temple Square the week of Thanksgiving for the annual lighting of the Christmas lights, and I was accepted; fulfilling two dreams of mine.
*I was able to sing with my husband in a choir for Stake Conference.
*I was able to sing with my oldest daughter for another session of Stake Conference.
*I was extended a calling, along with my husband, that we can do together.
*Our son was called to be the second counselor in the Deacon's Quorum, I was able to attend when they set him apart.
*My husband and I have been able to take a new class at church together that we enjoy.
*Every time we have needed money, an answer has come.
*We have been able to pay more in Tithes and Offerings (because of financial blessings).
*We were able to have gifts for our youngest's birthday, and for the Twins' birthday as well.
*One of my clients changed their payment method, so that I can get paid as often as I want instead of only once a month, and they started it just two days before I needed some extra cash before the regular payday.
*It has rained enough that I have not had to water the lawn.
*I found an online co-op where we can get fresh fruits and vegetables for a lot less, as well as multi-grain breads and tortillas.
*My websites have had unexpected sales.
*Our cat, Lady Augustine, has had a huge increase in Facebook fans. Which has the potential for future marketing ideas to blossom.
*I was able to create an entire chore, time together, and homework system for our family to function better.
*I am doing less housework because my husband and children are more motivated to help. They earn movie time, game time, and once every two months a larger family activity.
*We have been able to have scripture and prayer every morning, and Family Home Evening every week.
*My husband got my scriptures with my married name on them.
*My husband and I were able to celebrate the anniversary of the day that we met together. We ate out for dinner, and went to a movie together.
*My husband chose the most perfect gifts that he could have for that anniversary.
*I was complimented by a professional vocal artist that I admire for my singing.
*I was able to attend my sister's wedding and reception.
*I was able to give her and her husband the gift that they really wanted.
*A friend made some clothing for the children that they had been wanting.
*A friend from church brought over so many bags of clothing for the children, that we did not have to buy any school clothes.
*I was able to buy all that the kids needed for school for the first time in years before school ever started.
*The atmosphere of our home is more loving, united and peaceful.
*I am experiencing more progress with my personal healing.
*My husband and I continue to grow closer.
*We have been able to witness a sealing for eternity together, and look forward to our own.
*When it is needed, there has been money for gas in both vehicles.
*When my unexpected medical bills came up, we had the cash to pay for it.
*My infection is gone.
*After the second surgery, I had no pain after a couple hours.
*I had a great experience in the temple, that was witnessed to in stake conference as well that has given me more direction in my life.
*The amount of disagreements has gone down significantly between all family members.
*We were able to help several different extended family members when they needed it, in many different ways.
*We have been able to make new friends.
*I have gotten small bonuses from a company that I market for because of timing issues that they had.
*I have gotten products that I use for a discounted price.
*I won a gift card to Kneaders.
*I was given keywords for one of my sites from a friend who had done hours of research for free.
*I was able to get a carpet cleaner, which saves money on the rental or paying someone else to do it.
*My husband has been doing kind things for me everyday.
*Our children are more grateful for all that I do.
There are many more blessings that have occurred since the last post. I hope to manage time in a way that I can post them more often. Today, my father-in law blessed us with additional training for my husband in a program that he enjoys teaching, and he is coming to visit next month, which has made the children become really excited, they love to hear his stories.
We have entered a video dance contest. The winner is determined by the entry that gets the most votes by the end of this month! As many of you know, my husband lost his job June 8th, and we are still waiting for retirement funds to be released. By voting for our video, you help us be able to cover our rent for another month. With just a few clicks, you can help or family! Please help, and share with your friends!
