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!

Rainy Day Crafting...

 

 

It's a rainy day today, we're at about 47 degrees with the rain making for a bit of chill in the air, even though the winds not blowing. I still see beauty in this day, the way the green pines stand out now, with the woods bare of there leaves. The first snow I will take a walk in the woods, it's so beautiful and peaceful. It's what keeps me grounded in this fast pace world.

I've already started crafting for the day, a bit outside I grabbed some more grapevines to wrap around the deck for the Holidays. I bought a couple really nice solar powered lanterns which I've attached to the deck corners. I will snap a photo later today (hopefully) when I finish decorating between the bits of rain. This is suppose to be our last warmest day of the month, so I am getting the deck done.

My crafting started early this morning.. with a really nice jar, in fact, I had a set of three purchased in the 80's, one was broke moving, leaving me two, until I decided to use one to hold small tools for the house, which was not the best idea.

 

 

After putting back a screw driver I learned the glass was not as thick as I thought...I was a bit saddened as I've had the jars for so long not to mention they are really nice.

So today it hit me...why not use the hole and make a cool night light.

 

 

I had some lights laying around 50 per package...the only problem I didn't know they were covered in brown silicone. By the way read the back of your package with Holiday Lights...there is a warning that reads, they contain lead and handling them may cause cancer. It says to wash your hands after handling. Surprising isn't it.... So I tucked the lights inside after adding some grapevines and thought hmmm...

 

 

Why not make this a really smelly project, nice smelly that is.....so I took the roll from my paper towels clipped off a piece...

 

 

added a couple drops of my favorite scent lemon verbena. The cardboard will hold the oil well and the heat from the lights will put more scent in the air...

 

 

oh and by the way, if you add some to your toilet paper roll it will keep your bathroom smelling nice all the time, and your guests asking, how does your bathroom always smell so nice.

 

 

After adding the drops to the card board I took a piece of tape and attached it to the inside of the jar.

 

 

I plugged in the lights end to end and actually hid that awful light switch, wrapped the top with twine for a bit of rustic feel and my little fox found his home.

 

 

I was a bit surprised though when the lights were a bit orange, and rightly so with them being covered in brown silicone. I'm going to see if I like it tonight when it's dark. I like that it's dark early, I love the autumn and winter night.

 

 

Meanwhile...a week ago someone had cut the grapevines so I used the good branches, after cleaning up the mess they left...

 

 

And made a wreath...it's 3 ft by 3 ft. needs a bit more added for fullness... maybe if the weather holds I will add more vines.

 

Off to finishing my owl sweater if it's not raining my deck first!! Thanks again for visiting, with winter about here, there will be more creative posting to come.