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07/04/2024

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07/04/2024

To Kala’s wonderful and supportive followers:

We are heartbroken to announce that Kala passed away in the early morning of July 2. Surrounded by her family and friends, she left Earth for her heavenly home with our Lord.

Throughout this journey, Kala had been steadfast in her faith. Feeling peace amongst a stream of bad news, she followed her heart down the path God chose, finding comfort in the word of our Lord. She woke up every day with the intention to not only find physical healing, but a spiritual one as well. Even as her journey with cancer became more difficult, she continued to find peace, putting her life in His hands.

Life sure doesn’t go as we plan. But we know this is not the end of Kala’s story. Even though we don’t know the WHY behind all this - it doesn’t mean that God didn’t have intention behind her journey. She listened to God and trusted without question. Kala turned her suffering into a megaphone for God, and brought His word to anyone who would listen. We hope she has touched your heart and invited you to evaluate your relationship with Him, just as she has ours.

As we sign off, we thank you all. From the beginning of CCDC, you all knew of Kala’s “special factor.” You stood in line at her store. You were excitedly waiting at 9:59 for the 10am shop drop to launch. You loved the meaning behind each and every piece she made. You loved HER. You kept her business, her soul, and her dreams alive. She was grateful for each and every one of you and your support.

We sure will miss our fearless, determined, fun and loyal Silversmith. Thank you, Kala, for the joy you brought to us all.

—

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

04/04/2024

I am weak today.

Mentally. Physically. I am scraping the bottom of the barrel.

I am not giving up. Just recognizing the hard days. I am not mad at God. My soul is just crying out for relief.

Got some hard news in the last couple weeks. Immunotherapy is not working. Disease progression that we thought might just be inflammation has taken place and as we race against the clock to find our next avenue of treatment, the trees get thicker. The road has narrowed. It seems very dark and very frightening as my body changes daily inside and out and we feel as if we lost precious time and energy on the 7 weeks of immunotherapy that flopped and arguably made things worse.

The one light that remains is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Never have we ever clung so tightly to his hand. It’s as if every thought lately requires asking Him for strength and courage to persevere as we navigate this terrifying time.

Last night I laid in bed for what seemed like the millionth night in a row of the most unrestful sleep of my life. I realized I could pray for a peaceful and merciful exit and He might even give it to me. Right then and there. Is He watching to see how hard I’m willing to fight? Is He waiting to see how badly I want to stay on this Earth? Part of my seemingly endless prayers during the day are me telling God how much I am needed here and that is why He cannot take me home yet.

But in the dark of the night when the house is quiet and it’s just me and my thoughts and my giant stupid stomach that hurts if you even look at it, I cry. I break. I feel so weak. I am not so brave in the dark. I want to ask Him for mercy. And I do, but not in the means of…. You know.

I ask Him to calm this storm inside me. I ask Him to take away my fear. I ask Him to give me courage to endure these terrifying symptoms and feelings and changes and to bless me with sleep and healing.
He always answers in some way. Whether it be some pain relief where maybe I can drift off. Or I’m able to keep some food down the next day. Or sometimes I just resign to getting up for the day at 4:30 bc I give up on this stupid fight with sleep, and then I’m blessed with the most beautiful sunrise and getting my babies up a little earlier and having quiet time with them. He always answers in some way.

On one of these early mornings, I got my Bible out and turned to Philippians. I’m not a Bible expert. I honestly didn’t know what was in this book or who wrote it. I opened it up and in it I find it’s written by Paul who has now been imprisoned for his works in Christ. In the first chapter he writes:

“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far. But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know I will remain, and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith.”

I read that and I cried. Paul too was in a dilemma. Suffering physically, probably mentally, but still praising God with every breath and understanding his place in His plan and wanting to fulfill it. Wanting to be with his Lord and savior in heaven, but also knowing how important his work on earth is.

My girls need their mama. My husband needs his partner. I am not done with my work here on earth. “But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know I will remain.” ♥️

I say all this because we need your prayers. I know no one has stopped. But if you’re looking to fine tune anything……… here it is.

Not out of this fight yet. Just getting into the nitty gritty. Just starting to tiptoe into the hard days we knew were coming and let me tell you: I didn’t know it would be this hard.

Thank you for the prayers you have lifted up over the last 3 months. Please continue to pray for us. For our next treatment choice to provide radical and illogical HEALING to the core. We know it’s possible through Christ and I am convinced I will remain. ♥️

01/29/2024

Been a little quiet on the work front lately. In case you missed it, I woke up on New Years Day with a terrible stomach ache that I assumed might've been from the entire bag of popcorn I ate the night before. It was not. It, in fact, was a slow growing cancer that finally got big enough to cause me pain.

Flash forward 4 weeks and I am awaiting insurance approval for life saving immunotherapy. Chemo does not work on the cancer I have. Immunotherapy is relatively new on the cancer scene and the doctors I've been working with have voiced their positivity with results they have seen in the last 5 years.

Work has taken a back seat to this newest chapter of life. I've reached out to most everyone on my order queue in regards to a refund on their orders, and to my surprise many of you have faith in my ability to be healed and have left your orders open despite a much lengthier turnaround time. Your inadvertent vote of confidence in my return has brought me to tears, even now as I write this.

I am leaning hard on Christ throughout this journey. I've always been a Christian, but this has deepened my faith to levels I wouldn't have known existed if it weren't for an experience such as this. If you'd like to follow along my faith journey and healing journey, please find my personal page under Kala Knight.

I will share tidbits here and there on my business page too.

If you are a praying person, I humbly request that you pray for my complete healing. It will require a miracle. If you aren't a praying person, I ask you to reconsider. Our God is an awesome God, and I have felt His presence with us every step of the way.

Be back at the bench sometime. Until then: I praise God and surrender it all to Him.

--Kala

12/16/2023

✨earrings are always the perfect fit 🤠✨

Today at 10am CST you’ll find 2 pairs of cross earrings and 3 pairs of cluster stud earrings on my website. And guess what, earrings are always the perfect size 😘🤩♥️🎄

Handmade in the heart of Kansas. ♥️

www.CowCreekDesignCo.com

12/16/2023

✨simple stacker cuffs✨

featuring some more hand twisted wire and my arch nemesis: the classic straight edge bezel 🤠

these are also slightly adjustable with gentle adjustments. Would easily fit a 6.25”-7.25” wrist with a little give in either direction.

Sterling silver. Blue Ridge turquoise. Handmade in the heart of Kansas.

available Saturday December 16th @ 10am CST. Online only. 💙

12/15/2023

the prettiest reverse cuffs ya ever did see 😍 heavy hand twisted sterling silver wire topped with 6 pretty little Blue Ridge turquoise stones. A slightly flexible fit with gentle adjustments. Fitting wrists 6” to about 7.5”.

Available Saturday December 16th @ 10am CST online only.

www.CowCreekDesignCo.com

12/15/2023

✨💙 turquoise crosses 💙✨

Chunky yet simple with a HEALTHY sterling silver chain to boot 🤠

Blue Ridge turquoise set in sterling silver and handmade in the heart of Kansas. Only 4 pendants available on Saturday Dec 16th @ 10am CST. ♥️🎄♥️

www.CowCreekDesignCo.com

11/14/2023

🐾 custom turquoise paw prints are coming back to Cow Creek on December 2nd 🥹♥️🐾

For those sweet little fur babies that leave footprints all over our hearts. Whether they’re still with us or if they’ve crossed the rainbow bridge, I simply cannot think of a better way to honor these sweet souls that grace us with their loyal companionship.

There will be 💛FORTY💛 sets of paw prints to choose from on my website on Saturday December 2nd at 10am CST.

Turnaround time for these pieces is 8-12 weeks. These won’t be done in time for Christmas but if you are giving one as a gift, what could be more special than the recipient being able to customize their finished piece? 🥹♥️

These turquoise paw prints can be finished in a necklace, ring, or cuff with custom stamping on the backs as an option included in the price. Choose from beaded or simple edging to further personalize these stunning little heirloom pieces.

I am so excited to be able to offer 3 different types of turquoise, variscite, onyx, white buffalo, and pink dahlia stones this time. Each set of stones has been exclusively cut for Cow Creek, another feature I’m quite proud of. ♥️

Set your alarms for 10am CST on Saturday December 2nd and feel free to let me know down below what your favorite stones are 😘

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10/28/2023

You seen em here first folks 😘

EAT BEEF. Available now and made to order in time to be under the Christmas tree for you or your sweetie 🤠♥️

www.CowCreekDesignCo.com

09/30/2023

✨CUSTOM EAR TAGS ARE BACK FOR CHRISTMAS✨

Friday, October 6th @ 5pm CST, Custom Mini Ear Tags are going to be available on my website for preorders! I will be taking a limited amount of orders to ensure I can get them done and shipped in time for Christmas. The listing will get taken down once I reach my limit, so getting online at 5pm CST will ensure that you have your order secured! ♥️

Tags are able to be stamped with initials or brands (please send me a pic of your brand request BEFORE ordering, I can do *most* but not all brands), there are tags with turquoise stones, spiny oyster, or pink opals, you can get tags individually or have them on a necklace chain, you can even get a cute lil keychain 🤩

Each tag is HAND MADE ladies and gentleman, starting from sheet silver and ending with custom hand stamping per your request. Certainly an heirloom piece in my opinion, the heft of these tags from being made of such thick silver is not something that should go unnoticed ♥️

PLEASE SEND ME A DM if you have questions or want to see if I can stamp your brand.

Set your alarms, see you on Friday! 🤠

www.CowCreekDesignCo.com