Out of My Mind ~Mosaics & Jewelry

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Thank you for your prayers for my nephew, Sean. Please read About Us for an update on his condition.

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Less is More ~ Out of My Mind Earrings

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Gratitude Beads ~ Out of My Mind Pendant

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Less is More ~ Out of My Mind Earrings

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Grapette ~ Out of My Mind Earrings

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Gratitude Beads ~ Out of My Mind Pendant

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Candy Drops ~ Out of My Mind Earrings

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Copper Crazy ~ Out of My Mind Necklace

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Less is More ~ Out of My Mind Earrings

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Gratitude Beads ~ Out of My Mind Pendant

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Copper Treasure ~ Out of My Mind Necklace

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Mini Do's ~ Out of My Mind Earrings

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About Out of My Mind ~Mosaics & Jewelry

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About Us
October 18, 2009
Sean's wife, Elizabeth, posts the following update last night to Care Pages:

I haven't posted because I wanted to have something rosy and happy to say and just don't. Sean continues to hang tough, but he hasn't gotten much of a break in the past week. His MRI was normal, which was good, but his nerve damage is the type that is difficult and time consuming to repair - as it is expected that his diaphragm has sustained similar damage, it will be some time before Sean will be independent of the ventilator. He has also experienced increased weakness on his right side. The latest is he has an infection that has spread to his blood stream. We were hoping to use an IVIG therapy to help with his overall nerve damage, but it has been put on hold until the infection clears. Sean is being treated with antibiotics, and we are hopeful this is just a bump in the road. Please continue to pray and think of us; Sean very much needs it. Elizabeth

Sean's road to recovery continues to be a long bumpy one at best, but every progression is a triumph. Please continue offering your prayers for Sean and his family as you can see how great the need. The entire family sends their gratitude.
Peace & Blessings
Terry





September 18, 2009
Sean has been moved to Baylor Center for Restorative Care where he will begin his rehab. The staff has proven to be extremely friendly and informative and as soon as Sean is able to breathe without the help of the ventilator, I'm sure his rehab will take a very aggressive path. Getting him to the point of being able to breathe on his own is their focus at this time.

His cognitive skills are great and he seems to be lacking only on a muscular level. Not to minimize the seriousness of this condition, but it's good to know that his mind is in excellent condition.

Please keep Sean and his family in your prayers. He has made it this far this quickly simply because the universe has been flooded with your good intentions for his healing and recovery.


September 15, 2009
I would first like to take the opportunity to thank you all for your overwhelming and compassionate offer of prayer for Sean. I believe the many prayers and intentions being said for him around the world are responsible for saving his life.

Sean is a young healthy man with a wife and two small children living in Dallas, Texas. He was diagnosed with West Nile Virus after becoming deathly ill a couple of weeks ago. There is no antibiotic or cure for West Nile, but rather you treat the vicious symptoms as they occur. He developed Meningitis and Encephalitis and pneumonia in one lung. He was put on a ventilator and kept under sedation for the better part of these past weeks.

To this date, there have been many ups and downs and this is his current condition:
Sean remains in ICU.
He has been taken off the ventilator and now has a trach and he is still unable to speak. He is communicating using a dry wipe board. At present, muscular weakness seems to be a great issue, and as soon as he can be released from the ICU, he will go straight to rehab. The future is uncertain at this point as to what damage may have been done by this virus, but we remain optimistic about his complete recovery.

The family is genuinely grateful for your prayers and intentions, and hopes that you will continue to remember Sean and his caretakers as his battle is far from over.

Personally, I am so moved by your response to this prayer request, your kind notes...many that simply say "I am praying for Sean".....your offer of help and information. I am not at all surprised by your graciousness...rather, I am humbled and forever grateful.
Peace & Blessings,
Terry




2008
As I approach my fifth anniversary on Ruby Lane, I’ve taken a few moments to reflect on what continues to be an incredible journey.

I vividly recall that at the end of year two, I gave much consideration to closing my shop. Creativity was at my core, but this experience was less than satisfying. I was chasing the market, trying to offer my customers the current styles and fashions rather than creating what I could see in my mind’s eye. Michael suggested that I spend one month indulging my creativity before saying goodbye to the Artisan world….yet another reason I am filled with gratitude that God brought the two of us together…..and gave me someone to ‘torture’ with my craziness until ‘death us do part’!....but that’s another story!

During that month, I no longer looked to current fashion for inspiration and guidance. I paid no attention to what was selling in the current market. I truly began to follow my bliss and that opened a flood gate of creativity that molds my work to this day. I believe it was the real birth of Out of My Mind!

What I once perceived to be Adult ADD, I have since come to realize is a direct response to my daily affirmations for divine creativity. It’s a lesson in “Be careful what you wish for”!

I’ve already taken so many different paths on this artistic journey…..and yet, while I am teaching myself to solder, my mind has gone off on it’s own to find the next medium for my work! This is a never ending process with me…..always reaching….trying to keep up with my insatiable desire to create what is unique and unexpected….to create what will bring joy, comfort, or laughter to the owners of my work!

The end results of this ‘divine disorganization’ are the wonderfully eclectic pieces that I am proud to call my art!

2009
'Going Green'.....a term that was not in use when I started creating some years ago. From the beginning, my passion has always been in the repurposing of material to make something of beauty and use, to breathe new life into bits and pieces destined for the landfill. It wasn't as much a conservative effort as it was a fascination with the beauty I found in these discarded elements....an appreciation for the work and effort that went into their original creation....the imagining of the history of that vintage bauble. Who wore it?....Where did she get it?....Was it a gift?....Was it precious to someone?....What was it's journey that allowed it to end up in my hands? Fascinating!
However it has come to be....the chicken or the egg....I'm happy to be a part of a society that is no longer complaisant in the waste of our resources! I have finally landed fully on a Band Wagon! Enjoy!


Here are a few comments from my absolutely awesome customers!......................

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It has been such a pleasure dealing with Terry, above and beyond owning a beautiful and unique pair of earrings, because of her willingness to listen to customers' requests and fulfill them as closely, helpfully and quickly as possible. This was my first time ordering a "custom made" piece of jewelry over the internet and, after a lively e-mail exchange detailing a few changes I wanted to make, I am now the proud owner of a spectacular pair of earrings which I'm so looking forward to wearing. Now I'm also anticipating my next pair !!!! Anne


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I picked-up your package at the post office today, and the jewels are
GORGEOUS! The bracelet is heavy and so great with those black beads...it
looks like you've slyly strung inky acorns and golden seeds with silver
thread. Wow! And, the earrings are perfect! Thank you so much for making
them up for me. I never dreamed I'd have my own personal jeweler, and,more
importantly, North Carolina friend!
Susan

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Terry! You have just made my summer with your jewelry creations! The
service is Superwoman- fast, the wrapping tissue is summer-sorbet yummy, and
the BRACELET and...THOSE EARRINGS...MY GOD, THOSE EARRINGS..are so totally,
amazingly, without-a-doubt...FABULOUS!
I am so glad I discovered you and your web site. I'm really
happy to be a member of the "Out of my Mind" Fan Club (obviously a select
group of smart, fashion-conscious, never-grow-old gals who know a great
piece of art when they see it!).
Take care, and thank you
so very much. Susan
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Terry, it's always such a pleasure looking through your shop and doing
business with you. Ordering your gorgeous and creative designs gives me
something to look forward to--delivery of my new jools! I just love them and
always get compliments. Thanks so much and keep on creating. Pattie
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Oh, Terry!
These necklaces are the best. Thank you so much for the time and imagination you put into them.
I will enjoy wearing them together as well as separately.
I cannot begin to tell you how much more spectacular they are in person.
Hope your weekend is a great one and I look forward to my next purchase.
Marilyn
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Terry, I just received the bracelet, and it is lovely! It is even prettier
up-close than on your site. Thank you so much for this one-of-a-kind little
gem, and, thank you for sending it so quickly. I'm going to check your
store now for more great pieces. Thanks so much! Susan
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TerryTerryTerry--you've outdone yourself! What treasures all my little
jewelry boxes contained! I can't even decide which I like the best--I like
them ALL the best.
Thank you so much, oh talented wonder.
Pattie
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My necklace has arrived and all I can say is WOW!!!
I love it, I really do. it's ME!!!!
I am a multi media artist and this is just the type
of jewelry I have been looking for!
I am so glad I happened on your Shop .... I will be back!
Kate
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Hi Terry
The necklace arrived today and I love it!! Thank you for packing it so carefully and it is really beautifully made.
I am really glad to have met you...you will definitley be hearing from me again.
Pam.