Tribute to my Mother-In-Law

  Today is a hard day to even breathe much less think. My dear mother-in-law Judy Stevenson

passed away last night from complications from valve replacement surgery. It is like it isn't real

I go over to her house and see the pictures and hear her laugh, but stop in my tracks and realize it

was only a memory and realize I will never see her again in this life. Her quality of life had gotten

really bad due to needing a heart valve replacement. After many visits and consultations with

Doctors at the University of Virginia hospital, they decided to preform surgery, without it

she would only live a few months. And if the surgery was a success her quality of life would

improve by 75%. The surgery went well but she was never able to breathe on her own and

her organs just started to shut down. Her body just couldn't take anymore.

   I had a wonderful mother-in-law, I honestly from the bottom of my heart cannot say one

bad word about my mother-in-law, she totally excepted and loved me for who I was.

She never, I mean never said anything bad about anyone, I can't say that about myself.

She was truly a woman of God.

  She was wanting one more chance at life, to enjoy life. Her and her daughters were planning

an Alaskan cruise after she recuperated.  But God saw differently  for some reason and

decided to take her home. I am jealous and want her here. But he wanted her more, I guess.

Rest In Peace Judy I love you, and you will be greatly missed.

Judy Stevenson  Nov. 18, 1938------- Mar. 13, 2012

I am honored and humbled that Lisa "The Moonlight Stitch"   asked me to do an interview for her blog.

She is interviewing different crafters for her blog. I think that is so sweet of  Lisa to think of

other bloggers and have a page devoted to them. I appreciate you Lisa and I thank you.

Please stop over at Lisa's blog and take a look, she did one awesome job.

Early Work Mercantile Listings

I am excited to be a part of the wonderful talented group "Early Work Mercantile"

I have listed some Spring items. Please take a few minutes to go over to the Mercantile

and check them out. Two of my wonderful blogger friends Mary "Marrmies Mammys and More" 

Carol "Buttermilkcreek Farm" are also making their debut this month. They have some awesome

listings, they are both such talented ladies. So go on over to the Mercantile and you will be in for a treat.

A Day of Celebration!

  My mom is having her birthday Wed. Feb. 27th. but we celebrated today at the Rehab Center

where she is at. We tried so hard to make it a surprise but one of the nurses still let it slip, but it

still was a great day. My grandson Cole was sick so Stephanie and her family weren't able to make it.


  First I will let you know that mom had an appointment at Charlottesville Wed. with her Orthopedic Dr.

Her Dr. was so pleased with the healing of her arm and leg. He said two more weeks,  and she will be

able to do weight bearing exercises with her arm and begin putting weight on her leg. Then learning to

walk and do activities of daily living. So hopefully in 4- 6 weeks she will finally get home. She has been

in the hospital or rehab except for a few hours since Jan. 7th. It has been a long ordeal for mom and dad.

  I am so lucky to still be blessed with my parents and my sisters, now some of the party pictures.

My mom, dad, myself and my sisters.

My brother in laws and on niece's husband.

Rhonda, Ronnie, Jake, Daddy, an Luke

Little Jake, he was playing and acted like he got hurt with his sword, 

Pappy and Jake, isn't that Jake a cutie! Oh course Grandma thinks so.

Mom opening gifts.

Singing "Happy Birthday"!

Blowing out the candles! My nephew Nathan in the background.

My two neices Regina and Hillary, MIchael, Hillary's Husband

Mom and Daddy

Rhonda and my handsome son Luke

A little Spring decorating....

 As much as I love snowmen, I am beginning to think Spring. I have been putting out

some of my Spring Decor.  I will share some of my primitive goodies, many of my items

are made by other bloggers, I cherish each and every thing from you. I won't list names, I

am afraid that I will miss someone. It is fun opening my totes that I have in storage and

taking out my Spring items and am thinking  of my primitive friends as I find the perfect spot for each item.

What can I say, blogger friends are the best!!!!

Header for Early Work Mercantile

  I am thrilled and honored to know that I am member of the talented group "Early Work Mercantile"

I am making my debut along with two other wonderful talented ladies.  Mary of "Marmmies Mammys and More

and  Carol "Buttermilk Creek Farm"  


   I am just so excited to see what both of these wonderful talented ladies are going to offer.

I have things from both of these fine crafters and believe me their work is amazing

  I was talking to sweet Mary about needing a header for my selling page, she surprised me

with the cutest header,  is prim perfect and exactly what I would want for a header.

I am so excited and want to show you the header Mary made for me. It reminds me of

photo's of when my father was growing up on the farm. Thank you Mary, you are the sweetest!

  The debut for Mary, Carol and I  is March 1st. so mark your calenders. I have been working on my things,

I am excited, I think it will be a fun adventure.

Now to show my header........

  

Look what came in the mail

 Sweet Jean "Prim Crafts"   had a wonderful giveaway. She was giving away prim angels to the

first 13 people that left comments on her blog. I was lucky enough to be one of the winners.

I feel so fortunate that I live near Jean. She has become such an awesome friend and has

helped me and given me many pointers in crafting. I love everything that Jean makes,

she is truly an artist. She has a heart of gold and is a wonderful friend.

  I am so glad that Jean is my friend and I want to show you the wonderful valentine angel

that I received in the mail today. I love her, thank you Jean!  If you don't know Jean, stop

by her blog and say hello!