On my journal this morning,
I drew Tita Betty Evangelista.
She died last night after a
hard battle with colon cancer.
She was an indomitable woman!
She had been sharing the Word of God
consistently in the local jail for 14 years.
She had been a teacher and she
treated the inmates like her students.
She was strict and
taught them good values.
She gave love and hope to
these pitiful men behind bars.
She tried to restore their dignity.
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She got awards and acclamation
from different organizations,
and although she was not rich,
she would spend the prize money
improving the conditions in the
public jail.
She was the one who invited us to
serve in the QC Jail a few years ago.
I do believe that God cannot be outdone
in generosity.
And so I am sure that Tita Betty
is being welcomed to her true home
with trumpet blasts and a
parade of angels!
On my desk this morning, several unfinished ATCs.
The title of my set of ATCS is,
"You can cage the singer,
but you can't cage the song!"
Tita Betty made sure that the inmates of QC Jail
could still sing in spite of their being caged!
She was well loved!
Linking with
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Delightful Homemaking for the Lord,
Random Journal Day Weekend Linkup,
State Of the Heart, Bible Love Notes
Delightful Homemaking for the Lord,
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State Of the Heart, Bible Love Notes
Blessings,
Patsy
What a giving person she was! That's what dedication and commitment to the Lord is all about. The fruits of her labors will continue to flourish because she planted all the seeds and God will bring forth the increase. She is now enjoying her reward. Those who came in contact with her are enjoying the walk with the Lord Jesus Christ on this earth, caged but singing His praises. Thank you for sharing, Bobbi
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute to Tia Betty. I'm loving those girls on your art table! Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteExcellent portrait. A nice tribute.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful set of ATC's, Patsy. This is a nice tribute to her. Thanks for sharing. You truly are a blessing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tribute to your friend. Loving your ATC's, so full of colour and joy. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeletePeople who make a difference in the life of others never die. they live on in the lives they touch and inspire. they create ripples. - aly
ReplyDeleteLovely. Thank you. Having lost my father to colon cancer, I understand your loss. Thinking of how she lived, I think of what the world gained from her life.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful story and tribute to this selfless woman. She must have been amazing to be around in person - and I'm sure she is proud of this tribute.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit and thank you for sharing, Kristin xo
Blessings in this time for your family.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tribute. It reminds me of the Newsong song: "Father, this one's with me...Part of the family...One of the reasons I died On Calvary
ReplyDeleteFather, welcome [her] in I paid the price for [her] Father, oh Father, this ones with me..."
What a beautiful way to celebrat her life. Love your ATCs as well. :)
ReplyDeleteYour beautiful art is such a tribute to this saint.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about your friend Patsy. How wonderful to know she is in such a wonderful place now. ~ Abby
ReplyDeletehaiku (for you and Betty)
ReplyDeletewomen of love, faith
journeying near and far now
close ties that bind us.
^_^
such a lovely tribute and sentiment... people are so inspiring aren't they and her wonderful acts will continue to inspire so many people...xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful tribute and great ATCs!
ReplyDelete♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
"God cannot be outdone in generosity". Yes, my friend- so true. What a beautiful tribute- and an inspiring life that God allowed you to connect with- so precious. Thank you for sharing your heart, beauty and this sweet Sister's life.
ReplyDeletei love tita betty...wish i had have known her...she sounds like a wonderful woman....your tribute to her is beautiful, and your little atcs are adorable...xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet tribute to a woman who sounds like she was a wonderful Jesus-lover. Thanks for sharing this painting and story. And thanks for linking to Bible Love Notes B&BB. I'm sending blessings from Croatia to the Philippines. May God give you a special week!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this beautiful tribute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute :D
ReplyDeleteBless your tita's heart and you too.
ReplyDeleteLove this. A reminder that all my work needs to be done unto the Lord and not unto myself.
ReplyDeleteYour art is beautiful- and it sounds like Tita Betty was, too! I love the truth that you've penned and painted- "you can cage the singer but you can't cage the song." Sheer grace!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tribute! Lovely atcs, too!
ReplyDeleteYour art is beautiful and so is your tribute to Tita. Thank you for sharing it with us. God bless!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute to a special and amazing woman. She had a well lived life. Thank you for sharing her story!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story - and a wonderful tribute to an incredible lady. Thank you for stopping by my blog and commenting. I pray you have a blessed weekend! http://jukiczr.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to celebrate your friend...now living uncaged.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written. Your friend gave so much. Thank you for sharing this with us.
ReplyDeleteHow blessed you are to have known her. Sounds like she was doing what God called her to do and doing it well. Thank you for sharing her story with us.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Charlotte
Oh dear, she will be missed! I read a bit about her and she was a wonderful woman who helped many. You're so kind to paint her and tell a bit of her story. Thanks for sharing! Happy PPF! Love your paintings and ATC cards.
ReplyDeletePeople whose work for God is "bigger than life" add beautiful color to our hearts. Your friend sounds like someone I would have loved to meet.
ReplyDeleteThe title of your new paintings makes me smile.
A beautiful tribute.
ReplyDeleteLets pray for more people like Tita Betty walking in this earth, what a beautiful soul.
Needy people all over the world desperately need more people like her ...She was Jesus hand and feet. Here is a poem by St. Teresa of Avila that came to mind while I was reading your post.
Christ has no body but yours,
No hands, no feet on earth but yours,
Yours are the eyes with which he looks
Compassion on this world,
Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good,
Yours are the hands, with which he blesses all the world.
Yours are the hands, yours are the feet,
Yours are the eyes, you are his body.
Christ has no body now but yours,
No hands, no feet on earth but yours,
Yours are the eyes with which he looks
compassion on this world.
Christ has no body now on earth but yours.
So nice to know about such wonderful person... Love your work...very soothing! HPPF!
ReplyDeleteI've known so many jail helpers, teacher, sharers... and they are a "blessing beyond belief". Thank you for honoring a truly giving woman... and you are right... her Life has truly changed and she now has a good home, may well be praying for her former dear ones, but no concern about everyday costs and requirements.
ReplyDeleteoh what a wonderful tribute!!!!
ReplyDeleteHeartfelt tribute. Long live her memory and her good work.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your posts, happy PPF
ReplyDeleteI come from RJD. Your departed friend sounds as if she lived her faith before those she ministered to. I'm sure you will see her again-in heaven.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and such a powerful, meaningful message in memory of Tita Betty. She sounds like a remarkable woman.
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We go on in life and do and it is wonderful that someone recognizes our works and passes our story on . . . .Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteyour ATCs look great - can´t wait to see them finished in real life!
ReplyDeletewhat an awesome journal page atcs and such a meaningful message
ReplyDeleteStunnig ATC`s ! Love your style!
ReplyDeleteIn the moment I received your No. 1 ATC, made for Marion`s swap "My body is a cage", the one with the pink flower - so lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you and my best wishes from Germany