Just Because It's Attatched to Me, Doesn't Mean I'm Attatched to It!

You know, when you reach the menopause part of life, and all the sudden you start to look like the bearded lady! What's with that!? Why all the sudden do you start growing chin and mustache hair? But more importantly, why do some women think because it's there they have to keep it and cherish it as a part of a major passage from fertility to freedom! I for one, don't want to go around looking like I enjoy having 5 o'clock shadow. I want the smooth nice skin I grew up with. My tweezers have become a best friend. We share the bathroom mirror every morning. At first dark, now it's as gray as the hair on my head, which makes it a little harder to spot. For me, waxing is not an option. Nor is shaving. So I'm thinking of the advertisements for Tweezies. It says if you can feel it, Tweezie will get it. And my tweezers can go for more general uses, like pulling out slivers and removing ticks from the dogs. If it works, I know some people who may be getting an early Christmas gift! (Or would that be considered tacky!?)

I Crossed the Finish Line!

And am I pleased! Everything is now in its place, and easy to access. The window in the room overlooks my flower garden, so I wanted the theme of my room to reflect the outdoors. I love the birdhouse border, the blue on the walls is so bright and cheery. Ken bought me the butterfly cornices for the window, which look so pretty next to the hummingbird feeder and the little plants.
Now I have a space that is all mine, to retreat to that is perfect for relaxing with my many hobbies. All that is left to do is get new carpeting. I can't wait til tomorrow to start on my quilt projects! Right now, I'm putting my feet up!

Couldn't Wait!

Well I tried, I thought to myself, can you really feel creative if you don't finish your room? Do you think you can really sit down in here knowing you have things left to do? I answered myself, No. So I said to myself, what do you normally do at night? Well, I stay up till around 2, watch my sit coms to have a good laugh before bed. So, I continued my conversation with myself, why don't you paint your room? I answered myself, (yes I know I need therapy!) Good idea. It's 10:45 p.m., it shouldn't take long, so let's go for it. And I did. 3 hours later, I am done painting. I cleaned up the mess, and will put my border up tomorrow morning, get things organized, and Saturday I will be sewing. I can't wait! But right now I'm exhausted, I'm taking a shower, and going to bed. Good Morning!

Living in the Light I Find

Ladybug, Living in the Light I Find, has a beautiful blog I would like to share with you. I became fascinated with its beauty. Her writing ability, gentleness, empathy and serene thoughts will uplift you, her pictures amaze you, her quilting is awesome, and you will go away feeling so refreshed. I went through all her older posts, it was like reading a really good book. I add her to my other favorites, those of you who offer so much to my life. Hop over and see if you feel the same way!

Craft Nook

Finally, I have just finished stripping the old wall paper. What a chore! I was going to paint right away, but with projects pending, I am going to wait till the weather gets a little warmer so I can open the windows. Right now, I'll get my newly organized things back into the room so I can start my sewing projects for my OWOH winners! I'm so anxious to start! I can live with white walls for a while longer, at least they are stripped and clean!

OWOH Winners!

Using the Random Number Generator, here are the winning entries! 77, Ottilias Veranda from Sweden, 9, Alpaca, Chook, Garden... of Australia and 40, Ladybug of The Light I Find. Congratulations ladies! Thanks to all who entered, what a fun, interesting event! I have viewed so many amazing blogs. So many interesting and fascinating people. I'm still visiting, even though the event is now over. Thank-you Lisa, this has been a terrific ride!!
Laurie

Missing Dad

Four years ago, we watched as my fathers health slowly deteriorated, and eventually passed from this life, to join his family and his God. This time of year is always difficult, as the smells of winter fading, bring to mind this sadness we as a family experienced. Being together Sunday, was a bitter-sweet time for all of us. So many reminders of Dad surrounded us, the bottle of wine, pictures, his bee bee gun, and all brought such happy memories, but at the same time sadness as we prepare to sell the family home that has been a part of our lives for 52 years. The swing out back that faces where well tended gardens once grew, and on any quiet evening you would find Mom and Dad together there discussing the events of the day, and watching the fruits of his labor grow.The green house that he built to grow his own flower and vegetable plants, fruit trees he grew over the years, always wondering if he'd be fortunate enough to see bear fruit, and the garage still full of his things that will soon be passed down to the next generations to enjoy. It's so hard to move on. It's hard to watch Mom as she goes through the motions in silent tears, unable to comfort herself when she lays down next to the pillow where dad used to be. To see her stand in the door as we leave, and closing that door to return to her chair alone. My heart is breaking. For Mom, for Dad, for my brother and sisters. For times gone by that can be brought back only through our memories. For Dads' calming voice, his sense of humor, and his faith that brought him and his family through so many difficult times. For the love that passed through our home, and nurtured us all. It will be so missed. So please, if you think of us, say a prayer. That we can move on with joy, full of so many memories, and heal the pain in our hearts.
Blessings,
Laurie