Thrifted & Up cycled Furniture Blending DIY Paint like Tie -Dye with water & dating a Dead Head
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2019
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Thank you!!
Where can I purchase the brushes you used in the video?
Is Top Coat water proof? I like the idea of using this project as a potting bench. But it would be sitting outside-
What are the names of the songs you use in your videos?? It's driving me crazy! Please please please share the list of songs.
God bless you sis. This is called REAL Evangelism⚘. Be blessed in JESUS Name Amen💕
Debbie, you may not have gone on to be a "school teacher " but You Are A Teacher to many, many people! You teach through your talents, your tears, your fears and your cheers. You are a fabulous teacher, a talented artists and a good friend, I'm sure to all who know you.
"Keep planting seeds of love and hope Sister".
Hugs & Love!!♡
Well said !!! She is a winner for sure. This is what she is ment to do. Never regret it.
A story of synchronicity. He was going on a trip but wanted to go to paradise and didn’t know how. You were the travel agent with the brochure on how to get there. Great story. The kind movies are made from.
setwave beautifully said😊
My thoughts exactly setwave!
Beautifully said.
Wow! That is so swesome!
Truthful words beautifying spoken.
I don’t think I have ever watched a paint tutorial before that has brought me to tears by the end and inspired me all at the same time. Thank you for sharing your wonderful story. You’re the person you are today because of him and those who have come in and out of your life. Now you are touching people through your art and through your genuine gift of the heart. ❤️👩🎨
Love this story. I have a similar story, I met Zeb a month after I said goodbye to an alcoholic boyfriend. Last year that ex boyfriend, Landon passed from Stomach cancer he had a wife and three children. This made me sob. One day I will tell you the whole story. I know this life is not the end. Love passes through the vail in to eternities, and you never know what love is waiting for you ❤️❤️. I love that you ask God what to do, and you do it. You are such a great example to me.
Jami Ray Vintage smart move Jami! I love watching you guys!!!
Y'all are just SOOO precious, and I love your channels!
My eyes sprinkled a bit over all this...
I too have a similar but sorta different "life story". I am 62.
Out-lived 2 husbands and had a horrible divorce in the middle. I won't bore anyone with the details, but this is what I make of it all.
"Our creativity is strengthened by our adversities, and our faith is the glue that binds it all together."
Feel free to use that if you like.
Original quote by
"Madame Theresa"
(NOT Mother Teresa..LOL)
a.k.a. becs Middleton (me)
I lost my love Kevin Todd Myers In 1991. We had a 2 year old son. Our son just turned 31. I miss him like it was yesterday. Thank you for sharing your story.
Oh Debi, I was crying right there with you as you were telling the story. Thank you so much for sharing such an intimate part of your life with us. Your faith in God is one of the things I love most about you and how real and open you are about it. Thank you, I needed this today.... and your furniture piece came out beautiful as always. 🥰🙏🏼
You are such a beautiful person and inspiration. Your love of life, art and God is amazing. I have a copy of the same book giving to me by my mom. Thank you for sharing your story. I'm crying as I write this but so thankful that you would share such a part of yourself and your life! May God bless you each and every day!!
Okay, even my husband cried with me on this one. Oh, Girl, I wish I could hug you! Thank you for being real and authentic and sharing your stories and talents with all of the world. You are a blessing. 🙏🏼
I am without words both at the story at you and your incredible videos. All I can do is go thru the comments and like all the ones who've said the same thing as I feel. 💚💚💚💚💚💚🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡💜💜💜💜💜💜💗 Heartfelt thanks
I am sitting here with tears running down my face.... I can't wait to see you and Ali dancing in heaven! Keep changing lives, God Bless you girl!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
PS: ❤️❤️❤️the dresser, it was created with your love for Ali and it shows 😘
What a sweet video. The piece fit his spirit and was beautiful. When you truly love someone, I believe, you can't make a wrong decision. So if you stay or you go it is done in love--love for that person and love of yourself. We had a gentleman come to the hospital with multiple pressure ( bed sores) injuries. The nurses were upset that the wounds weren't healing. I am a wound specialist and for most lay people the skin shows the quality of care that the person has received. Ultimately he passed away but I explained to all of them that...I was proud of them. He was warm, well fed, clean and cared for. I didn't expect they would heal....but they were the best they could be at the time. It was enough.
Debbi, thank you so much for sharing your story of you and Ollie together. It was beautiful and very moving. I guess we all have our heart breaking stories of our lives. I appreciate you and your awesome videos, Keep them coming.
Debi thanks for sharing...God used you in a special to impact his life...hugs to you...this has touch my ❤ heart
I just started watching u last night & I don't even like tie dye... Lol. BUT something pulled me to watch this episode & I'm glad I did. Much gratitude to you for sharing ur story. I have the same book. I'm not a religious girl (but I am spiritual) I loved a guy for 7 years & he loved my kids dearly. The book isA book he gave me when I was struggling thru addiction. It too, saw me thru many dark times. I messed up that relationship, though we remain in touch. 16 years later, sober & married 2 man of my dreams--I still see that book on my desk & am grateful for it & the man who gave it to me & what it reminds me of daily. Thank you. Happy valentines day!
Jaimey
I put off watching this as I didn't think I had the capacity to process what you were going to say. I read some of the other comments first and got the courage to give it a go. I'm sure glad I did! My heart breaks for you, but at the same time I learned a valuable lesson. To never not take the opportunity to express concern for another living being. Words filled with sincerity and honesty are not always easy for the recipient to hear, but at least you have peace in your heart that you took the time. Sometimes the recipient hears the message and sometimes it falls on deaf ears, but you do what you can and is the definition of courage. I love you!
My heart breaks for you Debi, but know that God placed you in the right place at the right moment. God used you as an instrument for Ollie’s salvation, and today because of you he’s in paradise by our Father’s side! I’m so glad and blessed to be part of this channel and I thank you so much for sharing your story with us. May God comfort and bless you. Hugs from Orlando FL 💕❤️
Debbie, Thank you so much for sharing your story of Ollie. I feel as if we are all here to learn and share our knowledge. You helped to guide Ollie when he needed it most. May God bless you and your beautiful heart. The piece is a gorgeous tribute to a precious Soul.
Gosh, Debbie....I'm bawling...thank you for sharing your Ollie story with us. I feel like you're a kindred spirit in many ways with your struggles, your relationship with God, (I have had similar interventions and answers to prayer ) your desire to express yourself and be authentic. I'm 60 yrs old and have struggled with a lot of pain and experienced a lot of joy as well. right now I'm feeling a little bit stuck in my life and frustrated. Your videos are inspiring me to keep going and live out and continue to experience that creativity that God has put in me. Keep em coming 😙🧡💛💚
I absolutely LOVED your video!...The art of your work and while speaking about your memories of such a special friend, Ali, was such a great expression of your techniques and emotions! The uncertainties, the joys and surprise of your strokes of the brush, the smooth lines, and mists of colors, emotions from another time and space in mind, uncovering underlying hues that expose, express the many layers we are made of as human beings! You painted a picture of your Life as a young, impressionable woman immediately touched by the soul of a young man only to reconnect in the midst of a DIVINE appointment later in life for you to touch his...unknowing that he was coming to meet you at the end of his. Your work and personal story created a gift of Art! Thank you!!!🙄♥️
When my mom passed, a very dear friend gave me the book "footsteps" in it he wrote " Your mom may no longer be with you, but she lives on in all those she touched, just like me". I've never forgotten that inscription. His words touched me so deeply. Well girl, Ali, truly lives on in you. And now he lives on in all of those that were touched by this loving tribute to him. Thank you for sharing this deeply personal story. And oh yeah, you are a teacher!!! Thanks for all the videos. Am learning a lot and it's inspired my own creativity which had been dormant for awhile. :)
What a beautiful story. There is always that one person in your life that leaves footprints in your heart! Your work is incredible !!!! You brought tears to my eyes.
Hi Debbie, I cried along with you as you told us this story. I thank you for being so honest & real, rusting us with all your wonderful stories about your life & your journey.
I love watching your videos, your phenomenal work & of course your stories have made me smile, laugh out loud & shed a tear. Thank you so very much, you have touched me more than you could ever know 🤗 xxx
I've watched this video a number of times and it makes me cry each time. Bless your heart Debi. Thank you for sharing about the loss of your mother and of your friend. You are such a sweetheart. I feel blessed to know you and call you friend. ❤🌹⚘🌷xoxo
Watched this again today. ❣🥰❣
Thank you for sharing this story, Debi! It touched my heart. Being vulnerable is so hard but it helps other people in ways that you will never know. 💓
I just found you about 2 or 3 weeks and slowly watching you videos. Just wanted to let you know I ❤ your work and the stories tell mean so much. I find your content very calming and inspirational. Please always be you❤ and thank you for being authentic and vulnerable!
Thank you for sharing such a personal story. You have really touched my heart and I needed to be reminded of gratitude instead of complaining of what I do not have.
I think the most beautiful trait about you Debi is your honesty !! I love you and am sending hugs across the miles !
I'm in tears. What a beautiful story. Ali spent his last days sober because of YOU and what God was doing in his heart.
Yes, I know My Utmost For His Highest. I have 2 versions, the original and the updated version that's in today's language. Both are great! Oswald Chambers shares his amazing wisdom and understanding.
There's another daily that I also love.... Streams In The Desert by L.B. Coleman. A friend sent it to me at a particular "desert" time in my life. And YES, I too write and draw in ALL of them. 😊
Thanks for sharing Debbie. 🙏❤
This is magic!!
I couldn't possibly do that in a hundred lives 🤦🏻♀️
A pleasure to watch this video
Thanks for sharing
Salutations from Spain 💃
I watch your videos daily because I'm obsessed with your creativity ~ both the process and the final results of your projects! I also love your soundtracks! However, it's the way you weave-in your personal stories that make your videos so inspiring. Your ability to be real and vulnerable ~ sharing snippets of yourself that makes me tune-in even 4 years after you've posted a video. Thank you for sharing this beautifully touching part of your heart. ♥️
Debbie, your furniture came out spectacular! And your experience with this beautiful man was inspirational. Thank you for sharing such an important part of your life. You will see him again.
Australia, 2023 here. A friend gave me that incredible book about 40 yrs ago, and it's Life changing, Faith strenthening, an amazing Gift. Thank you for sharing it with your dear friend ~ you changed HIS life, for Eternity. Bless you dear girl.
Beautiful story and here’s a Bible verse that to me is very comforting in times of sorrow. KJV Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
v1 To every thing there is a season, and a time every purpose under heaven:
v2 A time to be born, and a time to die, a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
v3A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
v4A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
v5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
v6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
v7 A time to rent (means to tear clothes), and a time to sew; a time to keep silence and a time to speak;
v8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war and a time of peace.
Thank you for your beautiful video
Wow, in tears, powerful video.
Oh, Debi, I just love your ♥️ Heart. I don’t know why, but with every video of yours that I watch, I feel like I’ve known you forever. Your DIY’s are just added amenities and your stories are always enjoyable. One day, I’m gonna pop into your store with a snack of some kind and we are going to grow a real life friendship, until then don’t change one bit, you’re perfect just the way you are.💞😇
I love your love story 💖 I’m sitting here sobbing like a baby. Not sure what I love more...you & your tender heart or the love story 💕 Thank you Debi for sharing. LOVE 🌸💕🌿🌸♥️🌿🌸 The piece is gorgeous and so are you!!!
I’ve recently started watching but I’ve never commented on your videos before. This is the third one that has made me cry. The other two weren’t sad, but there was something about your vulnerability and authenticity I found touching. I’m an Art Therapist and creativity is a high value for me. I respect your path and the spiritual connection that you share in your videos. I’m sorry about your profound loss. It is amazing how certain people impact our lives. I bought several of your DIY paints today. Looking forward to trying them. Perhaps I can join one of your creative workshops sometime. I’m always very happy to see someone pursuing their dreams even when it’s difficult. Thank you.
This is probably your best video, together with the ones about your mom and those about when you first moved into your house and you had NOTHING, but really and truly you had EVERYTHING! I watch and watch and watch and I can’t have enough of your work.
It is sooo inspiring in every possible way! 💐
Hi Debi, thank you for sharing your heartfelt story of a true friend of yours. I am so sorry for your loss.
I had one of those once, he left this world as quickly as we had spent our short time together. He was like a whirl wind to me ...like a fresh breezy wind...one that took my breathe away. He called me "Hollywood" cause of my sun glasses I wore. A few days after his passing his sisters asked me over to his place to help them clear out ...we all grouped hugged at the end saying our good byes (with feeling his presence around us, hugging us all back - he was such a free spirit really). As I was leaving, I had got into my car and turned the key on, the car radio was blaring the song by Blood, Sweat and Tears - "You Made Me So Very Happy"! This brought me to tears, like his last words to me....funny thing...I was sure I turned the radio off as I always did before shutting the car engine off. - I will never forget.
Thank you again Debi for who you are!!! Love Veronica
I am glad you got to see him again after all that time and the dresser is a beautiful way to honor him. Thank you for sharing your story
I love your spirit in many ways. Thank you for sharing your life-stories with us, and most of all, your amazing talent!
This is not the first time I’m watching this video and every time I do, you bring emotions up and tears flow. You are such a beautiful story teller and your heart is gold. I pray for you and for him. ❤️🌹
Thank you for your beautiful story 💓💓... I know I'm a Lil late to the party on this video, but I've been binge watching your videos and they play randomly. I lost my husband, the love of my life passed 8yrs ago. I still struggle with this at times, but all you can do is take it day by day. Recently I decided I wanted to do something that used to make me very happy. You see, my husband and I used to install cabinets and build & install countertops. I did most of the finishes on any raw wood orders. I also did a Lil dabbling in some furniture refinishing for my home. Since his passing I haven't done one project. Over this last week I said I was doing it so I've been glued to FB marketplace, and binge watching your videos (with about 5 other beautiful ladies). I've been so inspired & feel that fire again. Although this video left me in tears😭, I loved your beautiful love story. Thank you for inspiration & allowing me to share with you a brief glimpse of my love story...💓💓💓
I've watched this video a number of times, not only for the story which is AMAZING, but also this technique! The piece is gorgeous! I have a cabinet full of your sweet paint! You rock Debi!
What a beautiful story! I’m crying with you. You are truly a beautiful person not only on the outside but on the inside were it truly shines!
You had a very special role in his life. You were more than a friend you were the one who showed him unconditional love, and taught him that the Lord's love was unconditional too. Thank you for sharing such touching moment in your life.
Oh Debi, you have such beauty...your heart and compassion for the people in your life is uplifting. His spirit will live on through you. He will be with you watching over you like a guardian angel. Thank you for sharing something so close to your heart.
I know that addiction is a lifelong struggle and sometimes it just overpowers the will and strength one has. I myself am an addict and have been clean for 4 years now. To get clean it was the hardest thing I've ever done. I believe he got clean for you Debi. That's so powerful!That's something you can really be happy about. Keep and treasure your moments and memories you shared always💞
I fell for a guy who loved Grateful Dead. I got him tickets in 1987 to see them in concert, so he and a friend came from Colorado. He still does things he did, but I'm glad I am close to him mom. Love your music..it hits the spot.
Oh Debi I always love your stories but this one really hits home. Who hasn’t loved a addict , they teach us to put all judgement aside and feel deep compassion for those who suffer from this terrible disease. RIP Ollie 🙏🏻💙🙏🏻
WOW! Just WOW! You absolutely pour your heart into your pieces! I'm so sorry you lost your friend but so happy you had that time with him.
THANK YOU FOR BEING SO REAL AND COMPASSIONATE WHEN WE OFTEN DON'T UNDERSTAND THE TOMORROWS -YOUR HEART IS IN THE RIGHT PLACE. KEEP THAT SPECIAL FAITH AND YOUR TALENTED GIFTS SHINE IN THE WORK YOU DO
You are such a great inspiration. Although you aren't a teacher by book standards... you ARE a teacher.
Thank you for sharing your art and life with everyone in youtube land. Now, back to binge-watching your channel!!
Thank you Debi. I’ve watched this video many times and I cry every time. I’m so thankful God chose you to be in his life. What a privilege for both of you. 😘🙏🏻
Awe, what a great story. You had a great friendship. That you will never forget. That's what life is about moments with special people we care about.
Beautiful! There are those special people that come Into our lives.and leave us enriched and blessed beyond understanding.
Ohhhhh. . . . . . . . . bless your heart. Anyone listening to this knows that was not puppy love. Just because your young doesn't mean you don't know what love is. Love lasts and endures all through life. Thanks for sharing.
Getting sober myself I’ve lived through this so many times. I’ve lost so many friends. The first person I lost was my father to drinking. Your experience the way you described it was beautiful. Thanks for loving with your whole heart. And I love your new planting dresser.
Debi !!
Thank you so much for your video. It's very comforting to know that other people have issues and are sting enough to be vulnerable on camera. Your a different breed, and that's a compliment. I love the Ali-tie-dye dresser....I am going to try it. Thank you again for sharing your love story with us.
Debi, you are truly a unique and special teacher. I LOVVVVVE this technique, but more than anything I love this beautiful story. It is heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing this.
Debbie I really enjoyed your videos in the past but this one about Ollie and your other one about the bread dough ornament thief has really made me fall in love with your spirit!! Thanks so much for sharing.
Who would a thought my mission to put paint back onto pieces that I stripped in the 70’s would lead me to new friends!!
Oh Debi! I can’t believe I’m just now seeing this video. How touching. Sometimes we have that “one person” that comes into our lives and from that moment on we are forever changed. I spent 8 yrs with one such person, my late husband who died of a brain tumor, that turned my world upside down and taught me what true love, loyalty, and acceptance was all about. He was an amazing person and even after now having been gone for over 20 yrs and now that I’m remarried to a wonderful man that I adore, I will still always look to those years with him and be eternally grateful. My heart goes out to you. ❤️
What a beautiful happening in your life. I’ve been savoring the same devotional. I love that he lived in a different time and that his wife made sure his writings were published.
Debi, thank you for sharing your story. Ali touched you in a special way, but it's obvious that you touched him as well. You make the world a better place by bringing your gifts to share with us. I aspire to be as open and loving as you are. Blessings.
This is the second time I've listened to you share this beautiful story. Once again it moved me to tears. It's such a beautiful example of how God uses us if we are willing to just let Him use us as we are. His creation! Thank you for sharing this very personal story with us!
Bless your heart Debi seeing you cry made me cry, love is painful but we should never be afraid to love . Love your project & your beautiful story . May we all shine light in dark corners , thank you for sharing a piece of your heart xx
So Debi, I've been watching your videos for a while, your passion for painting and art sincerely inspired in the deepest ways. I have battled addiction myself and was in a dark relationship with someone for 7 years.. It was music, art, expression and freedom -- or at least that's what I thought and then realized my life needed to change..I eventually got sober and tried to make it work with my partner, but we ended up growing in separate ways. This story is a familiar tale in my life.. I already feel a spiritual kindredship to you as a quirky artist but your story in this video not only brought tears but a reminder to stay humble and cherish the pleasant times. Thank you for sharing and that piece even tho it was 2 years ago was beautiful...
Wow Debi, I just found your channel a couple of days ago and tuned in for a round of art and giggles and ended up tuning into a piece of your soul. Bless you for the part you played in Ali's life and helping him move on to the next part of his journey. Your story brought me to tears. I recently lost my husband to liver cancer and I was just now seeing his own yellowed eyes as you talked about Ali. I'm so very sorry for your pain. I cry with you. 💔💔💔 And the finished piece is such a lovely tribute to a beautiful soul!
I just adore your quirky personality and I love that you shared this.
You, my sweet friend, have what is called intuition. It’s a gift
Debi, I watched this video of the amazing grace that you gave to Ollie, and I cried and prayed; what a truly amazing, beautiful story that God gave you to give to Ollie. This is what we are here for, to touch others, to be an inspiration, for whatever we can do to help someone, and to know the Lord. I love so much this story and it is the best story that I have ever heard. Thank You Debi
Oh my word! Debbie, what an amazing story. How awesome that God used you to shine the light of Christ into his life. Such a beautiful thing. Love your transparency. You are a gift to the world. Keep inspiring!💜😇
I was crying for you and God Bless Ollie... he is forever saved! I’m so sorry Debi.... my heart goes out to you. I live in Temecula, Ca and I have been wanting to visit your store to meet you and buy some of your paint. You are very inspiring as well as talented and I just feel we would connect... you are such a sweet person. I feel in my heart your pain but I am sure your faith will help you get thru these hard times. Hope to meet you soon. I love your videos and personality. Take good care of yourself... thinking of you! 💕Jocelyn
Oh, Debi, what a beautiful love story. Your time together may have been short but from the sound of things, he came into your life for a reason and he may not be on earth but he’s still with you. As for your piece, it’s absolutely stunning. I love how the colours come together and it really is a stunning piece of furniture with so many stories to tell. A beautiful video, my Dear. Thank You for sharing.xxx
You broke my heart. What a beautiful tribute to Ali. And beautiful dresser.
Debbie, I am without words...your video made me cry (in a good way). Thank you, and much love.
oh my heart!!! Watching this after my devotions and had just thanked God for my creativity and asked him to continue to bless me with a creative spirit, also that I can be a light to others. I am about to paint some things today and wanted to get some creative painting inspiration. Wow, did I get that and a whole lot more!!! Your story and transparency are so inspiring, you trusted God in that moment you started talking truth to your friend and gave him the devotional. I'm still crying sad tears for the loss of dear friends, happy tears that your friend is in heaven, tears of wonderment that God is in everything, tears of desire to be a light for the truth. Thank you...I don't cry often but when I do... I do it long and hard:).......!!!
wow Debbie.. sad story but beautiful too. You brought me to tears. He is watching you over and loves you still as we do through these videos. I'd be happy to meet you at some point in the future!
Debbie just finished watching & you had me crying with you, sweetie, "quality time" is well said, though a short time it was a powerful time, powerful moment in his life, both times, you were special at the beginning, true, & you had God in your choice, then when you had an opportunity later on life you step in Faith to share the truth to fill his void, you were there every step til the very end. Thank you for sharing this hard moment in your life. Thank you for sharing all your inspirational videos, you are our Artsy & Fun Teacher! 😘
You are such a rich beautiful soul,thank you for the creative treasure you are and sharing your heart.This earth so needs real people who help us all to cry again to bring healing in the deep hidden places.much love for you
I am sorry for your loss of Olie, bless you Debi. On a happier note, I love your videos and think you are awesome. I know we are all in tough times and your videos just make me smile. Hugs from Georgia.
Oh, my eyes are leaking, furiously! Thank you for laying your heart bare and sharing such a beautiful, bittersweet story.
I have watched this tutorial multiple times and it i still get tearful each time. Beautiful piece and what a story of a life long love.
🌅 your so beautiful inside and out, this book has been my lifeline over time!
Prayers for you all for this tragic loss. How fortunate you are that you could be with him and share what you did. My deepest sympathy.
Thanks for sharing your love story, you bought me to tears..some people come into our lives and put a stamp in our heart that last our whole lives....I’m sorry your love story ended where it did..I’m sure you made a big difference in his life as well.. he needed someone positive in his live to lead him on his way to a new beginning... Thanks for sharing.... love your dresser it came out lovely like your other pieces. You have great talent...
Oh My Sweet Debi!! My daughter, Olivia, and I just watched the video together at the store. We are both crying! Your story is so beautiful and such a lovley testament to how God can use us, if we rely on Him and are brave enough to act! We had a great discussion about this! And making hard choices in life to stay true to who you are...like leaving Ali when you knew it would not be good for you. Thank you for sharing such a personal story. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to have a teenager to mama talk! And connecting us over art and God and strength! Much love to you friend!
Debi, I have been watching you for years. This video made me cry. Thank you for sharing with all of us your pain and your gratitude for having such a dear friend in your life, even if it was just for a short time. You have given me a gift today....the realization that losing a friend isn't a bad thing, it should be seen as a gratitude thing. Thank you!
I’m new to your channel, I’ve been binging your videos. You were a gift to him and he left not owing anyone. Like Mrs. Dubose, kicked her opium habit in “To kill a Mocking Bird”, he left this place clean, I’m sure that was important to him.
I am a new subscriber, and this was one of the first video's I watched....now I am hooked...WOW
I believe we are made up of tiny parts of the people we have loved and the moments that have made an impact on us in our lives. Because your life was impacted by him, in a way, he is still with you.
Debi, my heart broke for you when you told your story. He was lucky to have a friend like you who stuck with him through the good and bad. You changed his life for the better, even though it was toward the end. He is still with you, your guardian angel, making sure your time on earth is meaningful. God Bless, and thank you for sharing.
My heart was breaking as you shared this beautiful relationship with Ali and his spiritual awakening. Thank you for allowing us into this personal place in your heart, God Bless you.
So beautiful !!
Thankyou for sharing such a personal life story with us.
He was a treasure. Your treasure.
And you were his.
Time will bring your souls together again. 💕
Thank you for sharing such a powerful story of faith, courage, and love. It's heartwarming to know there are people like you in the world. Keep being you!
What a beautiful story…. I am so very grateful that you connected with your friend. That you gave the book to your friend and that you two read it together. Thank you for sharing…. Sending you love, hugs, and gratitude. ❤️ 🤗💖….
I so so wish we could get your paint in the uk. I have a piece of 50's furniture just crying out to be painted like your project here, it would suit one of the rooms in my house perfectly done in the colours you have used. Love the furniture make over, adore the music you put to the video, laughed at Levi and cried my eyes out listening to your story. I always enjoy your videos but this is the 1st time I've been brought to tears, I felt anger with you (when you told us of the woman that stole your seashell bauble idea) enlightened when I realised I wasn't the only one (when you told us about your weight going up after 40) Debi your stories and make overs are awesome - just as you are. Thanks for making your videos that bit different to others on youtube.
Debi, what a beautiful story. It is so touching, the tears we have all shed over the years for people that have touched our lives are so important and have made us the people that we are today.
What a powerful testimony and your willingness to share is brave! My favorite devotional, not full of fluff. God really used you in his life, what a blessing.
That was such a touching story. I cried. You didn't give up on him and I believe your friendship gave him hope at the end to be drug free.
Debi, it is years past when you posted this video, and I believe the second time I've watched this. This video is worthy of every Emmy and Academy Award out there. It was Complete and Total Perfection. Thank you for ALL that you put into it. It is sheer brilliance.
I don't understand - Emmy's and Oscars are for _acting;_ this was *real!*
That story had me crying 😭. Thank you for sharing. It’s not about the amount of time, it’s about the quality of the time shared that matters. I will take that with me. Love the piece of furniture. Beautiful as always.
First time to visit your channel, you are amazing, spirit, soul, and talent! What a blessing! My condolences on the loss of your friend.
Thanks for sharing your heart Debi, that takes true courage. Please pray for my son Chandler. He is battling addiction also. I know people can beat it, my grandma stopped drinking cold turkey after 30 years. It is difficult but it can be done. Glad you were there for your friend.
OMG I can sure relate. Just cried for you because a broken heart is so painful. No one really understands unless they have been there. I'm sure God will bless you with someone that makes you feel as special as he did, he's the one that put you back in his life so he would be ready for when the Lord brought him home. I'm a brand new subscriber put I think you are amazing and can't wait to watch all your other videos. Thanks for all the inspiration. Hugs!!!