Prayers For My Mama...

Dear friends, I may be away for a few days. My Mom is very ill in the hospital. She is in critical condition as we speak. I am asking for your prayers for my safe journey there, for a moment with my mother before the Lord takes her home. I appericiate your prayers during this time..miricles can happen !!!

MAMA
As your grown daughter looking at you now, I see reflections of me as though I were looking into a mirror.
Memories of you young and vibrant, are as clear in my mind as if I were still a little girl holding onto your hand.
The lessons you taught me are always with me, especially the ones on surviving. The strength I have inside is only a shadow of the woman you are.
I wanted you to know how very much I love you. Not just because you are my Mother,but because you are such a special lady.

This is me and my Mother on her 80th Birthday !!!

MY FRIEND KATHY

This is my friend Kathy. She lives in Fullerton, CA but owns property in Yamhill, OR which is where this very cute picture was taken the week it snowed.

Just wanted to share this cute picture with all of you.

What do you think, should I make a collage using this picture?

PAY IT FORWARD

Pay it forward!

I'm participating in something fun! Here's a chance to get a surprise from me, on a surprise date, in the next 365 days. (I'm responding to this via Nita from Red Tin Heart.

*Here are the rules*

1. Leave a comment on my blog that says you want to play. First three folks to comment will receive a gift from ME! (If I don't know it already, let me know how I can contact you, an email is fine).

2. Do the same thing on your blog! The first three folks who leave a comment and commit to Pay It Forward on their blog will get a SuRpRiSe from YOU on a surprise date in the next 365 days!

This should prove to be FuN and interesting...and it's a GREAT way to make new friends...let's see what happens!

Another Valentines Swap

I received another ATC from the Valentine Swap today.It is from Bethany Montella of Love from my studio.

She has some unique things for sale on Etsy.

She sent this lovely ATC with the most beautiful feathers.

She also did the back.

Thanks Bethany, I love it. I am so happy you participated in the swap.
Vickie and I are thinking of having one for Easter. Hope you can join us for that one also.
Thanks again
Patti

A VALENTINE SWAP ARRIVED TODAY

My husband and I went out for dinner this evening and stopped at the Post Office to pick up the mail.
There was a Valentine Swap for me from Jeannene at Love Conqures All. It was all wrapped in red tissue paper and bundled with a pretty Happy Valentine ribbon.

Look at this beautuful collage she made. You wouldn't know that this is her first swap.
She sent this very pretty victorian gretting card along with best wishes for Valentines Day and she thanked me for being and inspiration to her. Me? Wow, what a compliment!

Like me, she did collage on both sides.
This is the back. Just a pretty as the front.

Thanks Jeannene. I love it and will hang it along with my other gift collages.
You did a wonderful job and I think you are a natural.
Yes, this was fun. Can't wait for the next swap....may Easter?

THANK YOU

Mica Garbarino
Folk Doll Artist
Folk Art Dolls by Mica

As you can see, my blog has a new look thanks to my dear daughter-in-law Mica.

It was a Valentine Gift. Even though she is a busy Mother of 2 and wife to my youngest son Tony and home schools my grandchildren , and is a wonderful artist with an in home business, she took the time to create a blog page that is just wonderful.

Thanks Mica
I love it and I love You

KEEPER OF THE STARS

After the survey I did regarding music on a blog...I found that most people like music on a blog so I have added music to my blog.

The song that is playing today is a country and western song that is one of my favorites and also the song that was played at our wedding 11 years ago.

So in honor of Valentine's Day I would like to dedicate this post to my wonderful husband.


I tip my hat, to the keeper of the stars
He sure knew what he was doin'
When he joined these two hearts
I hold everything when I hold you in my arms
And I've got all I'll ever need thanks to the keeper of the stars

It was no accident, me finding you.
Someone had a hand in it long before we ever knew.


He presented me with this beautiful ruby hearts and diamond ring for Valentine's Day

Thanks Honey, I love it and I love you.
Happy Valentine's Day