Happy Friday

So I've been waiting for my camera to come home so I can post a picture or two.
Soon.
I have one from last night when I had to wear a sombrero and be sung to at dinner...it was actually a good picture.
Some raccoon pics too...well anyway, soon.
Today I visited my mom at the hospital. She was getting blood and platelets at her request. Since that is all that is keeping her alive now, she is allowed to ask for it whenever she wants it. She keeps an eye on her counts each week and they were low. They seem to get lower faster now. It's to be expected.
While walking her to the bathroom, I remembered carrying my dad to the bathroom when I cared for him in his last month of life. I didn't just walk him, I carried him, he refused to wear a diaper and couldn't hold himself up at all. anyway, The carrying was getting to my back, so the nurse gave a catheter and once she did, he never stood up again, sat up or left his bed. So, I like that mom can still walk to the bathroom with just me as a backup...She said it was just to pick her up if she falls. She's funny.

Mom

Mom and I a couple of years ago.

Mom called today to let me know that there is nothing more that the oncologist can do for her leukemia other than the occasional blood transfusion to keep her going.
The body can only take so many blood transfusions before they stop working to sustain life and she has had them in the teens.
What do you say when your Mom calls to tell you she's dying...again?
You tell her that you love her and you keep doing what you're doing and visit more often.
Hug someone you love today...or call them...do it for the both of you.
Love to you all...hugs from me.

Happy Valentines Day!

Oh it's happened...

I have a winner in the One World One Heart giveaway...
Commenter #192...
Jeraluna!

A young life has ended ...

An eight year old boy named Kyle has lost his battle with a form of brain cancer.
His family has a blog set up and if you see it possible, it would be a nice gesture for you to leave them a comment to ease their pain at this time.
Thank you.

Shoe painting

My sisters black "magical" shoes.
The one in the back has been covered in gesso.

Here is where I am now.
They need some gold or bronzey gold.
More "sparkle" and a little splatter.

I will post again after I finish them...

Waitin' for the bus

The other morning while waiting for the school bus, I took some pics.
See the sparkly ice on the car above?

Ah, the moon through the trees...at 7:28 in the morning!

And finally a young 'un with wet hair...really I'm a good mom and the bus is real close to showing up.
Up here we are used to the cold and we forget not to go out with wet hair and coats.
Actually at her school, they don't have lockers, so if they take something to school, they carry it all day long. Hence, the not wanting to take a coat to school.
Yesterday morning it was bit brighter, every morning now we will get a few more minutes of sun.
Well, have a great weekend and be sure and sign up for the One World One Heart giveaway!

One World One Heart Giveaway

I am participating in the One World One Heart event and giveaway again this year.
My giveaway is a small tin can that I added some glue, paper, glitter and a few more goodies to.

A little glitter here and there...some beads...

Some ribbon...some wire...
Below is a hint at the many bits and pieces that will fill the tin...
oh there will be more.

Please leave a way for me to contact you if you win.
Winner will be announced on February 12.

Click on the OWOH button in my side bar for more info!
This is not only a fun time for giveaways, it is a time to meet other bloggers who you might never see otherwise.
Have fun browsing the blogs because this event is more about seeing, meeting and getting to know other bloggers out there.
The prizes are a fringe benefit!

And the winner is...
Jeraluna!
WooHoo!!!

Sisters picture

My friend A has three young girls and they're sweet as can be.
So I made them this painting. It's a bit silly, but they love it.
I need practice with making faces.

It's nice to have my computer back now. I really missed it.
Oh, I put the thought out in the universe that I wanted Thai, but I didn't say what kind of Thai and in the mailbox was a package for my sister from Thailand and it was covered in about twenty stamps...Thai stamps. So I got my Thai...but it wasn't food.
Have a fabulous Thursday!