Counting Blessings

A year ago, we had Thanksgiving in the hospital.  Followed by Christmas, and then New Year's.  It jokingly became known as the "Holiday Trifecta" between us and the team at UVA. Many of you remember that we had Thanksgiving in the hospital at the University of Virginia because just a couple of weeks before, Patrick … Continue reading Counting Blessings

Hello, 2016!

Why I hope never to experience the likes of 2015 again.

The Proof is in the Pudding

Just a quick little post as an aside this evening.  And because I could not resist sharing this with you. This is one of my new Glittermoon Cards which I introduced this fall.  It features a photo of my mother as a little girl all dressed up and driving an old pedal car (a dump … Continue reading The Proof is in the Pudding

Someone To Watch Over My Mom

I made this wreath for my mother for Christmas.  It had long been planned; she kept telling me that she wanted me to make her one.  Of course, she expected to pay me for it.  That was never an option in my book.  I wanted it to be a gift.  For Christmas. My mother is … Continue reading Someone To Watch Over My Mom