Another hot one & other ramblings!

I have been catching up on some of my favorite youtube videos, and boy there sure are some talented ppl out there. I wish I had the $ some ppl have to create a craft room like some of those girls, yet I know I am blessed with all of the craft stuff that I own. I am content but it just would be so amazing! I watched a video a gal did on random acts of kindness so I want to do something for my CF Clinic. My social worker, dietician, nurse, nurse practitioner and the Dr. He's gonna be the hardest one. I have also decided to make some cards for them to hand out to some of the patients. I am one of the lucky ones to have reached the ripe age of 46, my brother was only 7 when C.F. took his life. Most of the patients are pediatric pts. or young adults. The last time I did my labs etc they gave me some gift cards, so I thought it would be nice to make some cards for them. I will post a few. I am making them simple because I am planning on doing several. I made a cute one for my cousin today; a 4th of July one, but forget to get a snapshot before I gave it to her! I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable day. To me I have been in a reflective mood, probably because of a sweet video titled; Spirit Talk. I watched from a crafting buddy. I have found myself being in a down mood lately, with the surgery and all of life's circumstances and then that video made me realize that I am truly blessed. For one, that I am still here! I have great friends, online and irl. My family ehhhh that needs worked on. But my immediate family I love dearly. I miss my son to pieces but I know he has his life to lead, I just wish we were closer. There was a time in my life when we were inseparable. I sure miss that, but I know we have to grow. My daughter is just too darn grown & I know she will be gone in a matter of 3 yrs. Heck she's pretty much gone all the time now! My life gets lonely so I do cherish my crafts and crafting friends. I feel like this crafting is a gift from God, it has brought me up when I am down, it keeps my mind preoccupied when I am in pain, the rewards of seeing someone's face light up when they receive a handmade card is joy in itself. These are just a few reasons I am thankful that I do have a hobby. Well, I got off track as I often do, I swear my mind is that of an elderly early Alzheimer's patient; just ain't what it used to be! Thanks if you are still here reading my ramblings. The bottom line is when you are down it is nice to be reminded that things could be worse and maybe instead of me always needing a shoulder I can bring someone else a smile or joy in someway through my crafting. Well here are a few of the images I have chosen to use and a couple simple cards for my R.A.K's.

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Long time no blog

Some of you who know me, know I've been down alot the past few months but I am hoping to be back up and at 'em soon! I just had an electric stimulator placed in my back so I am hoping this will solve my back pain. With my Cystic Fibrosis the surgery to correct the prolapsed and bulging discs are not an option for me; they would have to go through my chest wall for the surgery. I am so thankful that there is some alternative to the pain I have been experiencing. I refuse to give in to all of the narcotics these doctors try to shove down your throat. If I'm going to float in a haze I may as well be dead already. I want to enjoy my children while I am still here with them physically and mentally. I haven't been my happy go lucky crafting self. So, I am home healing with staples on my back we've had 90+ weather what time to sit and stay cool and create. I will post things soon. I forgot to take a picture of the card I made for my cousin and his new wife, it really turned out so cute too! Well, off to bed so tomorrow I can get up and create. I've colored my images now I have to make some cards! I want to enter a design team challenge, heck why not? I think it would be neat.

Go Green!

This is my reusable coffee cup, from Speedway. This is so old I can't even find the lid anymore. I need to invest in a new one, but hey this one still works and what's even better is the discount I receive when I use it! This pic is for Coffee For Everyone Giveaway; Getting Cricky's Blog Sorry it's kinda blurry!