Is it raining?

It's raining, it's pouring .... the old man is snoring!!!!

I don't know about anyone else .... but, I swear  that the state of Iowa is trying to float away.  Yet, it is time to put a positive spin on all this "wet stuff".  Now, they say ..... April Showers bring May flowers.  What do you think?????

Let's all join a "Sit In" and chant .... FLOWERS, FLOWERS, FLOWERS, FLOWERS.

Here's my freebie for today:

 

 

Plus, I am offering it just as words:

 

You can download both at:

http://www.4shared.com/zip/LltEwCAq/5-3.html

 

I had just the best time making this one for everyone.  I just love this little girl with her umbrella.  Her smile just shows how much even all the "April Showers" keep her happy and just waiting you to make memories with her.

 

Have a wonderful weekend.

 

Hugs always, Sue

Determination

One of the hardest things in life is sometimes not to give up.  And, often when it seems like the obstacles stand in the way .... it is the most difficult.

That is a time of spreading your wings.  With that in mind, I do hope everyone likes the freebie I created today.

Here is my preview:

 

And, I am offering it .... as just the words:

 

 As everyone knows, my trademark and my love is faeries.  And, I wanted to do a new wordart demonstrating that.

 

If you are new to my blog, I want to welcome you with open arms.  This my home away from home, and it is place that I come to create.  I have always enjoyed photography and now I combine that love with my love of words.  If you have time, do come and sit a spell and visit all my many "LABELS" that are in many themes of words.

 

And, for all my old friends that visit, thank you so much for all of your support during my visit with my mother.  It meant so much to me, all of the kinds words I received almost on a daily basis.  The world of scrapbooking and card making have brought me so many dear, dear friends.

 

Hugs, Sue



Sunshine

I am finally home and I want to post a quick freebie from last year that I really love.  It represents everything that is special about spring.  And, finally spring is arriving in Iowa!!!!

Here is my freebie:

 

You can download this at:

http://www.4shared.com/zip/R7kooXg9/sunshine_moments.html

 

I do want to tell everyone that my extended visit with my mother was quite a roller coaster and I am happy to say that she is doing so much better.  She has improved so much since she has returned home and with each passing day, a little more of her strength returned.  She is better, but I don't think she will now ever really return to even what she was six months ago.  That at moments, was very hard on me because the "nurse" part of me wanted a full recovery.  Yet, it  is that "nurse" part of me that has had to face the realities of just how much she can recover.  Just the same, I am so grateful for that time I was able to stay with her.

 

As for myself, it is SO GOOD TO FINALLY BE HOME AGAIN!!!!!  I have missed my own surroundings so much, that I think if I could have HUGGED my house .... I would of.  I have so missed my "normal".  Just to sit on my own sofa, watch TV programs I usually see, listen to my hubby talk nonstop about politics .... gee, it is like "heaven to my ears" and "love at seeing" again all those things I call home.  I've seen my son, his wife and grandsons.  I've talked for hours on the phone to both of my daughters.  I've gone to visit my friends.  And, I am going to Dubuque this weekend to watch baseball!!!  IT IS GOOD TO BE HOME!!!!!!

 

Yesterday, I had my appointment with a new doctor at the University of Iowa.  And, I just love this new doctor.  He listened to me and took about an hour with both my husband and myself, answering questions and making sure I understood his course of treatment.  I will be doing another set of tests the end of May that are called Hydrogen Breathing Tests.  He feels that my problems are actually food related and not stomach related.  Because there has been no set pattern as to when my stomach gives me fits.  I am already in the treatment regime for the erosions on my esophagus.  He said, that I am already doing everything that he would have advised as treatment and just to continue.  He has advised me to lose another ten to fifteen pounds ... so that is also my new goal.  I have already lost thirty-five pounds.

 

Well, I want to get this off to you guys.

 

I AM SO GLAD TO BE BACK!!!!!

 

Hugs, Sue

 



Being There

Have you ever just sat at a park and just watched the people around you?  Or have you ever been at the airport waiting for a plane?  It's those moments that really don't have anything to do with family events .... it's just time standing still for you.

For me personally, I am a "people watcher".  I love having that little glimpse into someone elses lives, yet I know I am only just getting to watch.  I don't know what their talking about or thinking about .... yet something either in their expressions or actions ... just make me SMILE.

This wordart is dedicated to those moments;

I would like to give a special thanks to Meagan's Creations for her kit called Free Spirit.  All of the elements in this wordart are from that kit.  Aren't they just beautiful.  You can find her site at http://meagan'screations.blogspot.com.  It is well worth a stop.

Hugs always, Sue