My ex-husband died almost a year ago. The boys and I have been tasked with cleaning out his home. It’s been hard to see the luxury I gave up. But, the price was too high. I have been plagued with jealousy. Asking God why? Why do I have so little? I have been faithful. I have felt the Holy Spirit working in my life every morning when I bead. I bead from 3-5am. It is the most sacred time. But I still can’t help feeling jealous and resentful. These are fatal for a recovering alcoholic. It was imperative that god show himself in the middle Of all this chaos and dispare. And so he did. I was complaining about how I never get flowers. A friend brought some over out of the blue! I’ve needed speakers. And there was a spare set at the house! I’ve been longing to see the moon, and I got my old telescope back! I have missed my Our Lady of Fatima and yesterday I got her back! Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and all these things will be granted unto you. Yes, indeed. 💕 So. Much. Love. M

My Journey with Our Lady began in 2004. I was a recovering alcoholic, with 4 boys under 10. My husband wasn't sober, and I couldn't stay sober. I turned to Mary, asking her to do the impossible---Heal My Family. I had a beaded Madonna that I prayed to every morning and night. I prayed that Mary would intercede on my behalf. I needed a miracle. Within three months of prayerful dedication, my petition was granted, and my husband and I both got sober.  In my astonished gratitude, I began to bead Madonnas. With each bead I placed, I prayed for the peace and grace that poured out from Our Lady. I still do this. Every single Madonna is infused with over 120 hours of petitions for the peace of the recipient. I use only Czech Glass Beads, Freshwater Pearls, and Swarovski Crystals; The Best. I wish I could say that was a tidy ending to a heartbreaking story, but that's where it gets interesting. My husband didn't stay sober. We divorced. I used to think it was because of his drinking, and while that was definitely a factor, my undiagnosed Mental Illness was the Reason. Although I've stayed sober, I have been high ADHD, PTSD, and BI-Polar/Hypomanic with a sprinkle of Asperger's my whole life. All undiagnosed until the Pandemic. I lost my job, isolated alone and came face to face with my Madness. As with Alcohol, I was the LAST person to know I was ill. It took me losing contact with my cherished boys and all my significant relationships for me to seek professional mental help.  Like Mary said Yes, I said Yes.  Yes to Help, and Help appeared. I found a Catholic Counselor, and a great psychiatrist. I started the arduous journey of medication. It took TWO YEARS to find the right combination. I'm just now seeing the progress. The mind is a mystery. It heals on its own time. God speeds up the healing. Throughout my crisis, God never let me fall. He made a way for me every single day. Just like in A.A., It's One Day at a Time.  It's Our Daily Bread. It is the continuous NOW where Christ shows up in the Church. Every time I was about to lose my electric/water/heat, and when I was about to lose my house, someone would help(God with Skin On). These people didn't know each other, but they all knew God. They Said Yes Too. I am healing through the Power of the Intercessions of Our Lady. I can never repay the grace I have received. But I can give my finest back to God. This is my most intricately beaded piece. My prayer is that she showers you with peace as well.

My Journey with Our Lady began in 2004. I was a recovering alcoholic, with 4 boys under 10. My husband wasn't sober, and I couldn't stay sober. I turned to Mary, asking her to do the impossible---Heal My Family. I had a beaded Madonna that I prayed to every morning and night. I prayed that Mary would intercede on my behalf. I needed a miracle. Within three months of prayerful dedication, my petition was granted, and my husband and I both got sober.  In my astonished gratitude, I began to bead Madonnas. With each bead I placed, I prayed for the peace and grace that poured out from Our Lady. I still do this. Every single Madonna is infused with over 120 hours of petitions for the peace of the recipient. I use only Czech Glass Beads, Freshwater Pearls, and Swarovski Crystals; The Best. I wish I could say that was a tidy ending to a heartbreaking story, but that's where it gets interesting. My husband didn't stay sober. We divorced. I used to think it was because of his drinking, and while that was definitely a factor, my undiagnosed Mental Illness was the Reason. Although I've stayed sober, I have been high ADHD, PTSD, and BI-Polar/Hypomanic with a sprinkle of Asperger's my whole life. All undiagnosed until the Pandemic. I lost my job, isolated alone and came face to face with my Madness. As with Alcohol, I was the LAST person to know I was ill. It took me losing contact with my cherished boys and all my significant relationships for me to seek professional mental help.  Like Mary said Yes, I said Yes.  Yes to Help, and Help appeared. I found a Catholic Counselor, and a great psychiatrist. I started the arduous journey of medication. It took TWO YEARS to find the right combination. I'm just now seeing the progress. The mind is a mystery. It heals on its own time. God speeds up the healing. Throughout my crisis, God never let me fall. He made a way for me every single day. Just like in A.A., It's One Day at a Time.  It's Our Daily Bread. It is the continuous NOW where Christ shows up in the Church. Every time I was about to lose my electric/water/heat, and when I was about to lose my house, someone would help(God with Skin On). These people didn't know each other, but they all knew God. They Said Yes Too. I am healing through the Power of the Intercessions of Our Lady. I can never repay the grace I have received. But I can give my finest back to God. This is my most intricately beaded piece. My prayer is that she showers you with peace as well.

About She Said Yes. She. Said. Yes. Yes to all of it. The shock of the Immaculate Conception. The shame of being married while pregnant. The trauma of giving birth, alone, in a barn. Fleeing with a Toddler to Egypt. I know she had other boys because his 4 brothers are named. They are James, Joseph Jr., Simon, and Jude as mentioned in Matthew 13:15, and in Mark 6:3. Verse 56 mentions that Jesus had Sisters. Can you imagine wrangling all those children in the Temple Square? No wonder She lost Jesus! I gave birth to 4 boys, (in a birthing suite, not a barn). It was the hardest thing I had done in my life thus far. I needed a role model, desperately. She came to me with my first born. She told me she would show me The Way if I would just Say Yes. So I did. It changed my life. I was capable of raising those boys with patience, love, and compassion. I also lost a boy a time or two at Sam's. During their teen years she came to me and told me to start beading her image. I Said Yes. Due to her divine intervention, they have grown into amazing young men. For over 20 years, she has guided each bead I place with prayer and devotion. Collectors of my Marys state that her image has gifted them with miracles of their own. I'm available for commissions where I pray for your intention while Beading. Each piece requires 90-120 hours of beading, using only Czech Glass beads and Swarovski Crystals. My hope is that you can have one of your own! Let’s Work Together Get in touch so we can start working together. First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

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