Happy Mother's Day 2016!

Wait! Before your download, please Donate- 
We are supporting Edrisa a 3 year old little boy in Uganda that we got to meet when we were there in the fall. We are starting to get ready to prepare to go back- so make sure you donate before you download. Your donation is saving a life.  

There are very few people in the world that will ever compare to moms... My mom is my best friend, I talk to her almost every day, and sometimes twice a day. She's the one I call when I need to know;

Does this look infected?
How do I cook rice?
What can I use for a coffee filter?
Do I have to add milk?
How much chocolate is too much chocolate?
How many bananas can a person eat a day?
What goes good with olives, garlic, macaroni? no seriously, that's all I've got in the house.
Well how often should I grocery shop?

Yup my mom, and when things aren't going right, I call her, when I'm feeling emotional, I call mom, when I have to make a decision, I call mom, when I need extra support, I call mom... and Mom always say... Let's pray Miss... I want to pray with you... and that changes everything no matter what's going on, my mom knows just what's needed and when it's needed... and I thank God every day for my Mom.

She's a rock, She an inspiration, and I appreciate her so much. I'm so grateful for my mom, every day.

So these I created for you to share with you Mom... I pray that your mom is as much a corner stone and a strength in your life as my mom is in mine.

Share the love,
M.


(these are 5x7 300 dpi printables- make a card! Print it off and frame it- get creative!)

For more Mother's Day Prints, click here!

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Lostbumblebee ©2016 MDBN
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Inspirational Digital Calendar :)

Sample of our Living Life On Purpose 2016 Calendar Files.
Don't Miss out!

Happy Hump Day! It's Wednesday December 16th here in Quebec Canada, and we have no snow. I am not sure how I feel about that... no snow for Christmas? I'm not liking that idea. I know a lot of places don't have snow for the holidays, but Quebec - Canada, we have snow, and lots of it. This year... green.... grrrr....

I wanted to share with you all, these Beautiful Digital Calendar files that I've posted in my Etsy Shop.  

12 Digital Files to download and create your very own Living Life On Purpose Calendar. It's way easier than you think. Head on over and take a read as to why I'm offering Digital Downloads instead of a physical calendar you can order.  These 12 beautiful Photos were taken mostly by my very talented husband who developed a passion for photography while we were in Uganda, and a couple by me- but not too many! All Proceeds will be going directly to The Baby Home and the Orphanage that we got to work in while on our Living Life On Purpose 2015 Journey. We will be giving to help raise money for their Christmas Fund- Don't miss out on the opportunity to make ones of these little faces smile on Christmas Morning!

Go check it out and as a thank you for heading over to my Etsy Shop,  Scroll down for a beautiful Printable Sample just for you!

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M.

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN LIVING LIFE ON PURPOSE
: 8.5x11 Printable 100% of Profits go directly to the Orphanage and the Baby Home we worked in to send Christmas to these beautiful faces!

Meet Edrisa!

Remember I had mentioned I was working on a little something something?... Well I was... and here goes... We (You + Me) are sponsoring a little Boy! The LostBumblebee Blog Community has been so generous with their support of our Living Life On Purpose 2015 goal, I wanted to give you the opportunity to continue living your life on purpose.

This Blog was originally created as a place of healing for me, and that is exactly what it has been. You know our struggles with fertility, you know my heart, you know me, you know our goal this entire year has been to live our lives on purpose. Live outside of ourselves, beyond our borders, to give, to love, to heal... And you are part of that journey. And now I want to introduce you to a little someone...

His name is Edrisa.
He was born in May 2013.
His mom left to get doughnuts and never came back.
He was severely anemic when found.
He was almost dead.
He was rescued.
He needed blood.
He healed.
He is hilarious.
He is a ham.
He is kind.
He has a sister.
He is no longer alone.
We are his new family.
We will support him.
We are living our lives on purpose.

From now on, all of our $1 Donate to download will be going toward supporting him, and eventually I would like to be able to support more than just Edrisa. I want our Blog Community to be about giving, Living Life on Purpose and living it out loud. Sharing our love with those around us, and giving beyond ourselves. Together we will make a difference. Can we change the world? maybe not, but we can change Edrisa's world.

I met Edrisa early in October, he would stand at my feet and swirl in my skirt. Finally one day he just held his arms up and basically said, 'lady you need to pick me up'. And every since that first day of picking him up, every time I was at the Baby Home, Edrisa was in my arms, he would search me out, find me, arms up, 'UP!'. He healed a place in my heart that was hurt and not open, he made a bigger difference in my life, than I ever could in his.

I've left a huge part of my heart in Uganda. Being home has been hard, not because I am unhappy, but because I miss my new Ugandan family. Because the needs I saw there are so vast and hard to even comprehend- let alone share with others...  All I can do is pray, share love, try and share my story, and live my life on purpose...

Join me in living life on purpose and changing one little boy's world.
Share the love,
M.

If you would like to contribute to this cause, kindly donate $1 per download, I wanted to make it easy to everyone would take part- If you'd like to 'adopt' your own little person, please visit Nurture Baby Home's Website and start your support as soon as you can. Together we can truly make a difference!

Here are some photos so you can print them and put them on your fridge, pray for Edrisa and all of the children at Nurture Baby Home in Masaka Uganda.

Ps. Scroll down for a beautiful JOY Printable that can be printed, framed, or have it printed for your Christmas card!

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN
Living Life On Purpose 2015
Nurture Baby Home Print: 4x6

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN
Living Life On Purpose 2015
Nurture Baby Home Print: 4x6

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN
Living Life On Purpose 2015
Nurture Baby Home Print: 4x6

EDRISA THE HAM!
LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN
Living Life On Purpose 2015
Nurture Baby Home Print: 4x6

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN
Living Life On Purpose 2015
Nurture Baby Home Print: 4x6

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN
Living Life On Purpose 2015
Nurture Baby Home Print: 5x7

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN
Living Life On Purpose 2015
Nurture Baby Home Print: 4x6

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN
Christmas JOY! 4x6

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN
Christmas JOY! 5x7

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN
Christmas JOY! 8x10

DREAMS : $2000 TODAY!

It's been:

417 days

59.5 weeks

10,008 hours

600,480 minutes

366,028,800 seconds since we started our Living Life On Purpose 2015 Uganda Journey, and we're not finished yet. We have 50 Days left to go.

But today is our Fundraiser here,  we are raising funds specifically for a Diesel Generator and a Water Pump for the Orphanage we will be working in for 5 weeks this fall. It's a Big Goal $2000- But I know we can do.

All donations made today go directly to the Diesel Generator + Pump.

Dreams don't work unless you do. We have been hustling for 417 days, we've got 50 to go, we are full steam ahead- today we've got a goal. $2000. Today. $2000. It's Crazy. It's Insane, but WE CAN DO THIS. Not just me + Duy, but YOU, me +Duy. 

My very generous Brother In Law, Ky and his Family, will be matching all donations made today to help us reach our goal of $2000- So Donate and double your donation! Click the link -> right over there and donate any amount you'd like.

And remember Dreams Don't Work, Unless You Do.  417 days of hustle. 50 days left. Thank you for all of your support. We are going to do big things together!

Share the love,

and of course, download this free print :) 

<3

M.

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN : 4x6 

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN : 5x7

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN : 8x10

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN : 4x6

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN : 5x7

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN : 8x10

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN : 4x6

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN : 5x7.

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN : 8x10

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN : 4x6

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN : 5x7

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN : 8x10

It's Monday! Love.

It's Monday, and there is one thing I know for sure...
"...these three remain: faith, hope and love... and the greatest of these is love." 1 Cor. 13:13

You know when you have a day, (like we had yesterday) where you're just petty... squabbling about things like the mortgages, who made what decision, and how it is affecting our lives, who makes all these decisions? Why are we taking this/them into account? Who's in charge anyway?

You know days like that... when you have stuff you need to discuss and it spirals so quickly downward into a petty shamble of human-ess? Yes, I too am human, and yes, it shows- more times than not.

After all of our pettiness and our making up and our back on track, we heard news of a friend of ours who was in an accident and has 2nd degree burns, his arms, his upper body, and his face... but thankfully survived.  That kinda puts things into perspective in this world we live in. Who cares about the mortgage, who cares who made what decisions, who cares? What is important is that you are here...  What is important is that we spend out time living and loving each other, and others. My heart is breaking for our friends, their lives are forever changed. They will live with this forever, they will live another level of love... we will live another level of love because of them.

Teach us to love, to truly love. To put love above all else, people above all else, other's above all else. The most important thing we have in the world is each other- how easily we forget that...
My prayer today is that love abounds in your heart, your home, with everyone you meet, and spills out everywhere you go.

Share the love,
M.

Please send prayer this way for our friends, they will need all of the love and support they can get <3

Just a little reminder: *Please note all free printables and images are free for Personal Use. They may not be used for resale or commercial use without written permission. >> If you are using these images on your website or your blog you must link back to www.lostbumblebee.blogspot.com

Please visit our INFO page.

Thank you :)

M.

All LostBumblebee® Prints ©2009-2015 Melissa Dawn Baker-Nguyen

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I'm Possible.

Nothing is impossible- even the word itself says I'm Possible. This has been running through my head and heart for the last 5 days. Nothing, not one thing, no thing is impossible. That makes my heart sing! That means all things are possible. All things. Everything you can think of, all things you can imagine are possible. I love what Mark 9:23 (NIV- emphases added) says;

"What do you mean, 'If I can' ?" Jesus asked. "Anything is possible if a person believes."

Anything is possible if you believe. That just gives me the kick in the butt I need today! (ALL THINGS MISS, all things! Everything- you know that $2000 goal you set to buy the orphanage a diesel generator and a pump- well it IS possible if you believe.)

(If you haven't read about our Africa Journey- you can find my video by clicking the Living Life on Purpose 2015 Button (on the right) Or you can read about our journey to Uganda here:  How it started, what it has become, and how honoured we are to share this journey with you.
1: It's Time for Africa
2: Live Your Life On Purpose
3: YOU are WONDERFUL

About 2 weeks ago, I really felt I needed to contact the orphanage that we will be going to volunteer in and ask them -what big ticket items they need. They need a new truck. That is a pretty big ticket item- but they also mentioned a diesel generator and a pump- which will cost about $2000- I said Yes, we can do that. I wonder if I had stopped and read this verse before I jumped on the generator + pump, if I would have had enough faith, enough courage to say yes for the truck?

We are starting with raising the $2000 for the pump.
Maybe just maybe if I keep believing by the time we get there we will have raised enough for the generator+pump as well as the truck! Hey, All things are possible. Jesus said it himself. Right?

Share the love, and + Don't Stop Believing- All things are possible. All. Things.
M.


If you are in the Montreal Area and would like to meet and greet Me + my hubby- We will be having a small fundraising get together. We would love to meet you! Live music, fun, friends (new friends) and more. Contact me and I'll send you the info!

Just a little reminder: *Please note all free printables and images are free for Personal Use. They may not be used for resale or commercial use without written permission. >> If you are using these images on your website or your blog you must link back to www.lostbumblebee.blogspot.com

Please visit our INFO page.

Thank you :)

M.

All LostBumblebee® Prints ©2009-2015 Melissa Dawn Baker-Nguyen

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Grown Up Colouring Sheet: Sea Horse

It's MONDAY! That means it's the day I get everything done, because I take Sunday's off. This past week has been very busy- not in a bad way, in an awesome way!

But Monday's are new days, new weeks, and this is the first Monday in May... a whole new month.
Here are two versions of a Sea Horse for you to start your week off with.

Don't forget to donate to download- each and every dollar collected is going to our Living Life On Purpose Journey 2015 UGANDA! 

Share the love,
M.

I can tell it is MONDAY- for some reason my print is coming out blurry when printed- I'm sorry about that- I've re-saved and re-uploaded.
M.

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Grown Up Colouring : Rushing Wind.

This happened on Sunday. It's a Rushing Mighty Wind. It's simple, lots of space to colour in and add detail. I can't wait to colour it. 

I've been using my Staedtler Pencil crayons for colouring, I recently had the opportunity to try another brand and they were softer and easier to blend colour and get seamless coverage... I have them on my birthday wish list. 

What are you using to colour your grown up colouring sheets?

Share the love,

M.

Quick Question, would you be interested in a how to video or tutorial about making your own Grown Up Colouring Sheets?

Ps. Don't forget to upload your finished copies on Instagram and tag @LostBumblebee along with hashtag #grownupcoloringsheets #lostbumblebee

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Grown Up Colouring : Peacock

It's Monday, it's grey outside, it's tax time and I am overwhelmed :) I love owning my own business, but the business end of owning a business is well business-y, and I am in no way a business person. I just want to make pretty things :)  I need an agent/manager who takes care of everything business and just let's me make pretty things!

But amidst all the crazy stuff-  I did take the time, because I was procrastinating from doing my taxes (shh. don't tell my accountant) to create this beautiful Peacock.  When things are at their craziest, I find myself running to my art board, it feels like procrastination, but if I break it down, it is actually rejuvenation. I can do so much more in life, when I take time to create.

How do you rejuvenate? How to you make sure you don't get and stay overwhelmed?

Reminder, all graphics are free to download, but I am asking you to donate $1 per download to support the orphanage that we will be volunteering in  from September 27-November 3, 2015. Help us in this  Living Life ON Purpose Journey 2015.  You can do that -> using the donate button!

Share the love,
M.

LostBumblebee ©2015 MDBN All "LostBumblebee Grown Up Colouring Pages" are designed, sketched/ drawn, inked and vectorized by Melissa Dawn Baker-Nguyen and all have the LostBumblebee Logo on them. 

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all starts with a sketch.

Now to Refine and Ink it.

What I'm using right now to colour-
loving both sets!

Choose Your Colours and let the
magic begin!

My Finished Product :) Can't wait to see yours-
upload it to Instagram and Tag @LostBumblebee in it!

Grown Up Colouring Sheet- Elephant

Happy Wednesday!

Here she is... a beautiful Elephant ripe for the colouring. Price for download is $1 please click the donate button to the right and donate.

I wanted to create art that everyone can afford while all donations go directly to our Living Life On Purpose Journey 2015 UGANDA. It is coming fast (September 27- we fly away!) Please pray for peace in Uganda and surrounding areas, I am sure you have all heard about the precious lives taken in Kenya- heartbreaking.

If you'd like to download a bundle of my Grown up Colouring Pages, you can do that on my >> ETSY SHOP  << it's a great way to donate money directly to this journey and have all of the images download in one nice neat zip file :)

Continue praying for our journey, there is so much to do before we leave- please keep us in your thoughts! (if you live in the area- we are in the process of organizing a bizarre + Family Fun Day! this summer, garage sale (for you moms and dads)  bouncy house, face painting (to keep the kids occupied while you shop) and to finish it off a bbq ! We are so excited about all of the interesting ways we will be able to meet people along these journey to raising our funds. (date to be announced!)

I am in no way a fundraising queen, so if you have any suggestions, we would love to hear them!
Share the love,
M.

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my version 

a work of art in progress 

completed including my signature :)   I got a blister from this one :)