And Now We Know.... Exactly What!

We know that this little guy was born Nov. 12, 2013

And his mother is so incredibly in love with him...she stares at him constantly...Well, she tries, literally! 

I've never seen a mother so engaged with a child as my daughter, and that's not being bias, it's so true, if only you could see her with him. Well let's just say... What a lucky little boy! Two miscarriages, and an ovarian disease, it was a struggle to have this little guy, bring this little guy full term and into the world. Rightly so, she can stare as much as she likes!

What we didn't know, when he left the Hospital he would go back the first two weeks of his life. Loosing weight beyond what was normal, mom and babies blood mixed in womb, which is bad when it's incompatible, along with becoming extremely jaundice. I had noticed he was a bit off color during my visit (me holding him) and mentioned it to my daughter, who said, mom they said he was fine. But indeed he wasn't...what a struggle this little guy had right after his birth. With tears she said, I feel so bad mom, I should have known but I trusted the Hospital and I won't make that mistake again. Will (the little guy) is doing fine now and while speaking with my daughter on the phone last night, who loves him so much, was afraid to give him his first in water bath. Afraid she would drown him or break his tiny neck. So...daddy gave Will his first bath. 

I pray every night, this little guy, stays healthy.

Then there is the Season of all Seasons 'Christmas" one I did not enjoy for many years nor did I decorate. I did my best to just hide and sleep through that week. 

It takes time to heal from a devastating situation...but it doesn't feel it will change when you're going through it, does it?

Yet it does...if you speak of it out loud, if you take it day to day and know that every day you get through is one more day closer....because when you hit bottom the only way to go is up! Whether it's a year or ten years up is the only way you can go and that life will lead you to.....

Brighter days! Yes it does...I know from first hand experience what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. And even if the days are dark the light finds it's way to you...God loves us all... you truly are never alone. You just have to trust him and pray, believe he has more for you to accomplish...because he does in times of troubles. You can't give up and you can't let go! This is a tough time of year for a lot of people, we must keep that in mind, think of others, and ask, how are you...really.

One candle light is all it takes to find your way home... and today was "Giving Tuesday" I hugged my cat, and am sending many Blessings your way.  To all of you reading or passing through, I will put you in my prayers tonight by mentioning my post. 

And what else did I know...after many prayers there it was right in front of me...I know what I am going to do this overly creative gal. On Cyber Monday I bought a Cannon ESO T3I with two lenses, a bag, an 8gb SD card and many other features. I re-evaluated my life since my son and I talked about what I wanted to do in this empty nester life. I realized every time I go to the store I interact with children especially from birth to 5, I just love everything about how pure there souls are...how honest, how incredibly real they are in everything they do. Remember when you were little you did everything, you played, walked through stores, went anywhere with family, etc.....and did what you felt without caring what anyone thought. I think we all need to go back there let the inner child dance, play, run, twirl in circles without caring what anyone thinks. I know I do and it feels awesome. Rejuvenating! Exactly what do I know.... I was a photographer for many years when I was in my twenties for a local studio. I know when I go outside I am always taking photographs. I know that my current camera has done it's job...my Kodak Easy Share Z712 IS held up and did it's best even though I always wanted a real professional camera, and didn't give it the interest I should have...I am grateful for having it. I won't part with it..unless one of my children needs a better camera.

Happy Holidays to all! Thank you again for visiting!

Are they really Candles...

What do you think?

 

 

The other day I went shopping with my son and grand son's, I really enjoy any time I get to spend with them. The youngest, Owen, is 6... I so wish I would have photographed him, we just found out he needed glasses. I can't tell you how adorable he look, especially in his, John Lennon, glasses. I just couldn't stop watching, he just thought he was so cool, and handsome, and so proud...see grammie (as they call me) wears glasses to read, he's been so obsessed with the way they look, saying I wanna wear glasses like grammie. Well...we thought it was just something he wanted, but, it turned out much to our surprise, he really did need them. 

Anyway, Owen and I went our way, started looking at candles, and found myself somewhat baffled, especially by where technology has taken us. From plug ins, to electric candles, to battery operated, and now to battery operated candles with flickering lights and moving flames. I have to admit I do like the appearance of this particular set with the detailed scrolls. They were on sale, so I purchased them, thought okay, I'll give them a try after all I love to learn and try new things.

 

 

They're a set that flickers, has a 5 hour timer that runs on two triple A batteries and last 100 hours. So I loaded them up, turned them on and thought...okay...I don't get it. The light is not nearly as bright, sure they flicker, but nothing like I thought. At least not this set, then last night while trolling the TV looking for something interesting, anything to get those brain cells moving and absorbing, I stumbled across this...

 

 

A candle created by Disney on QVC, where the actual flame moves around and does give the illusion of a candle wick flickering. Now I've seen these at are local craft shop, they are the same Luminara brand. Knowing the girls at the shop we took one in the employee's room turned out the lights. I must say these are much better then the ones above, yet again, don't throw off the light like a natural candle. I have to say when I found out they took two D batteries my eyes lite up. I totally understand they are safer than a real candle, and for most no worries... or are there....being a person who likes to live a simple life, I do my best in every way to think about the planet, and what we are doing to nature, let alone our children's future. We tend to live in the moment not thinking about the future, the consequences of our choices which directly effect our children.

I completely understand the effects a natural candle when lite can do to a child..yet isn't it our responsibility as parents to take precaution's. Candles have been used for centuries with very little effect on the environment or our children...okay, okay, sure they produce soot but, have been proven to be less effective on our planet and humans.

However...

Batteries comprise of many toxic chemicals and elements such as lead, mercury, nickel & cadmium. If not properly disposed, these elements enter the environment and accumulate over generations causing disease, defects and poisoning. When incinerated, some types of metals found in batteries may be released into the air, and that is the air us humans breathe. Those metals can also concentrate in the ash which is produced by the combustion process.

 

 

For me that's a huge deal...knowing what I know about the actual candle flames and what they omit  is far less than batteries, that are used 100 times more often (in tons of items) then an actual candle flame. I personally do not burn pillars and at times when I do, I've always use them on plates and enclosed in glass, but for me, my favorite are tea lights and oil lamps. Tea lights will put themselves out when finished and the tiny tin enclosure makes them safe and reusable. I keep tea light wicks on hand, along with beeswax to refilled them, to use over and over...This one above is my favorite tea light burner. I keep 3 on my coffee table in different heights, and to give them a rustic appeal I took some twine wrapped the bottom. I also like the plug in scent burners like the one in the photograph, why, I love the way I can take the aroma oils, put a few drops in, and the bulb warms the oil, and the scent is lasting and wonderful. One aroma bottle goes along.....way.

So for me personally, I will stick with actual candles, after all they've been used since the beginning of time, and have the least effect on our children and the planet, which I dearly love and appreciate.

 

 

Along with yarn and knitting.....yup....I've been knitting away, and loving it with every item I make, even though when learning new stitches and other new things making some not turning out as expected. I am happy...what am I knitting? A newborn receiving blanket which will have a matching hat and if follow my blog, the pattern came from here. The hat is just going to be similar to this one...I can't tell you how many things I have knitted for my grand son who hasn't arrived yet, and is driving his mother crazy with the coming and goings of contractions. Oh, and by the way, the aroma oils last a very, very, long time in my plug in...so for me I am going to stay with burning natural candles, it's really nice in the winter to turn out the lights, burn the oil lamp, candles and knit away. Something I plan on doing until next planting season. I am game on for moving forward and trying more intermediate and advanced knitting patterns.

 

 

With all that said, this is simply a post of my opinion on the new advancement in candles. My goal in life is to do the best I can to leave the smallest carbon footprint, for our children's future and the planet.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Unique BeesWax and Bear

When I'm out and about see something unique it just says,

 Hey.. don't walk away..not without me!

One of those things is beeswax, I just love the stuff those tiny little bees create.

I worked with candle wax for along time in my younger years,

 (wow does that sound weird) in fact I loved it.

Of course, until I could no longer stand all the scents..yup...that's part of aging.

It's not all bad the wisdom gained is the bomb!

 

 

These were just too darn sweet to resist. Aren't they just the coolest!

  

 

The beeswax smells so good and the jars are just amazing in detail. Way to unique to burn.

I went ahead and got 3 of them two are the same size and of course the larger in back.

When the fragrances bothered me in the years I made candles I started purchasing beeswax and doing all kinds of things with it. In fact, I still have my beehive and little bear with bee's molds.

Yes, that's what I will do...dig them out of the supplies I kept!

  

 

While I was on my little trip I found this cute little guy called "Boofle" by American Greetings.

My fascination with words and when combined, say so much!

Like his heart, "I Love you very, very, very, much!"

Now... how can anyone resist this odd looking creature? He is for Valentine's day, do you believe it's almost another Holiday?

  

 

Well this little guy will be on his way in a few weeks to someone special to me.

 But before I close this post you have to read what's next!

 

Sweet-spirited,

kindhearted,

lovable you.

 

Smile-sharing,

joy-bringing,

sparkly you.

 

Bring-it-on,

never-stop,

look-out-world you.

 

Lots-of-love,

Valentine Wishes

for one-of-a-kind

you!

 

Have a great weekend!

 

 ♥ Pamela ♥