O.K., it's not the greatest picture, after all trying to take a picture of your right arm with your left hand is not that easy of a task! However, I thought it time to come out of the tatoo closet.  Yes, I have a tatoo. On my arm. My forearm. My right forearm. Yes, I did it.  Two years ago, I decided to fulfill my dream of being daring and getting a tat.  So I had this done in memory of my father, who by the way hated tatoo's.  But I did it anyway.  I wanted this on my back on the shoulder, but because my cat, who rode on my shoulders had destroyed it with scratch marks, I couldn't have it placed there. But I was not leaving without my tatoo.  So I daringly had it placed on my forearm.  It has special meaning to me.  Our father was a beekeeper, gardener, and butterflies were our symbol for him.  He had written a special puppet script and show about the butterfly.  It was beautiful, and at Dad's funeral, we all wore butterfly pins.  So that's why this is so special to me.  Did it hurt?  Hardly.  Was I scared?  Surprisingly no.  Would I do it again? In a heart beat.  Am I any different now than before I got it? Nope.  I'm still me.

Give Away from Marilyn!

I won!! Marilyn  had a terrific give away on her blog Delights of the Heart, and I can't believe I won!  My package arrived today, and it's so perfect, and so beautiful!  From her linen collection, I received the most awesome tablecloth with tea pots appliqued on it, and beautiful embroidery. Two dainty doilies, two quilt squares that are going to make some really beautiful pillows, and a gorgeous crocheted apron that has the most unique and  pretty pattern.  It couldn't be more perfect!  Thank-you Marilyn for making my day even more special!

Can You Hear Me Now!?!?

Faith

                             
 I strongly believe with my whole heart

That my nephew Jonathan along with

all other children whom have passed

from this life are enjoying these most

precious moments with our Saviour.

                          God Bless Them All.

                                                  

Canadian and American Shorelines

I had Ken take a picture of Bobby and I, next to the Blue Water Bridge, connecting the U.S. to Canada for my banner. Here is a picture of the two spans, the one furthest over being the original, and the closer one a few years old. I'm not quite sure of the reasoning for the two because traffic is still no smoother or the waits any shorter!  But they are impressive, with thousands crossing the borders daily.

This picture is of the train depot which sits under the bridge spans, and where young Thomas Edison sold news papers daily.  It's been made into a museum, and it and the train both contain really interesting artifacts from archiological digs where the Edison home sat, not far from the depot. When Micky Roony was the main character in the movie "Young Thomas Edison", parts were shot in front of this depot, and he stayed in our oldest hotel, the Harrington which is now senior housing.  Port Huron has many historical sites, which I will share in the weeks ahead!

Melinda's Quilt Give-away!!

Hey everyone! Go to Melinda's blog and enter her great quilt give away, in celebration of her 250th post! It's amazing!

Doctor Appointment!

I got the results of my check-up today, and I'm so excited!  See the post on my blog about all the great news!