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  • happy memories

    The tears are still very near the surface at the thought of being without my sister.  But I can manage smiling, and even laughing at happy memories.  Today, on the second anniversary of Shannon's death, I am claiming, once again, that She Mattered.  I share with you just some of the photos we took together on the dock at our family lake home.  These make me giggle.  Hope you'll share a grin with me.  I will add them to my Sister Journal this weekend. 

    MWdockphotos 

    You should see my roses.  Glorious.  Just what I need.  I'll snap a photo later today.

    Thank you for all the beautiful comments about the 500th.  I'm extremely touched.  Still time to enter the drawing in the post below – ends Sunday evening. 

    *blows kisses* 

  • happy memories

    The tears are still very near the surface at the thought of being without my sister.  But I can manage smiling, and even laughing at happy memories.  Today, on the second anniversary of Shannon's death, I am claiming, once again, that She Mattered.  I share with you just some of the photos we took together on the dock at our family lake home.  These make me giggle.  Hope you'll share a grin with me.  I will add them to my Sister Journal this weekend. 

    MWdockphotos 

    You should see my roses.  Glorious.  Just what I need.  I'll snap a photo later today.

    Thank you for all the beautiful comments about the 500th.  I'm extremely touched.  Still time to enter the drawing in the post below – ends Sunday evening. 

    *blows kisses* 

  • going home

    I will be heading home for a few days to help celebrate a life….to listen to stories, and maybe tell a few.  I will cry for the departure of my cousin Kathy.  I will cry for her young family.  I will cry for her sister Molly, because I have been there.  I will weep for all the losses we have endured.  I will be grateful to be spending this time with family.  My journey through the sometimes murky place called grief has had many moments of light.  It is in those times that I can imagine heaven….where there is no illness, no longing, no sorrow.  I will visualize the trumpets sounding as another beautiful soul enters the gates.   She was not afraid.  May we all be that prepared.

     MWkathypattenxo

    Thank you for your kind words of support and encouragement this week.  I love being able to share that SHE MATTERED.  xo 
     

  • going home

    I will be heading home for a few days to help celebrate a life….to listen to stories, and maybe tell a few.  I will cry for the departure of my cousin Kathy.  I will cry for her young family.  I will cry for her sister Molly, because I have been there.  I will weep for all the losses we have endured.  I will be grateful to be spending this time with family.  My journey through the sometimes murky place called grief has had many moments of light.  It is in those times that I can imagine heaven….where there is no illness, no longing, no sorrow.  I will visualize the trumpets sounding as another beautiful soul enters the gates.   She was not afraid.  May we all be that prepared.

     MWkathypattenxo

    Thank you for your kind words of support and encouragement this week.  I love being able to share that SHE MATTERED.  xo 
     

  • step into my garden….

    MWroses2010a
    MWroses2010b

    As many of you know, today is not only my birthday, it is Shannon's too.  Two summers ago she left us, after gracing us with her presence for forty years.  We planted a small rose garden, in remembrance of her….and it has not only grown, it has multiplied.  Today I am allowing myself to be a little sad, missing her.  So many calls and messages have come in, wishing me well….thank you…..but I can't hold back the tears, some happy, some sorrowful.  So before I head out to the nursery to indulge in one more rose bush, I will take you on a tour.

    MWroses2010e
    MWroses2010c
    MWroses2010d

    The above grouping is just outside my studio door.  Below are the newest, planted in April.  We have learned our lesson about spacing…and have given these beauties much more room to grow.

    MWroses2010f 

    Below are the gifts from Mother's Day 2009….one didn't make it through the winter….so that is the mission for today.  The new one will make twenty in total.  I'm getting pretty good at this….and decided I will start a new journal project, keeping notes on my experience as a Rosarian.  xo

    MWroses2010g

    Our annual Sam party was postponed this year as we were holding out for better weather than we usually get in April.  Thanks to all our friends, classmates, and teachers who came to celebrate on the glorious Saturday we were blessed to have.

    MWSamParty2010


     

  • step into my garden….

    MWroses2010a
    MWroses2010b

    As many of you know, today is not only my birthday, it is Shannon's too.  Two summers ago she left us, after gracing us with her presence for forty years.  We planted a small rose garden, in remembrance of her….and it has not only grown, it has multiplied.  Today I am allowing myself to be a little sad, missing her.  So many calls and messages have come in, wishing me well….thank you…..but I can't hold back the tears, some happy, some sorrowful.  So before I head out to the nursery to indulge in one more rose bush, I will take you on a tour.

    MWroses2010e
    MWroses2010c
    MWroses2010d

    The above grouping is just outside my studio door.  Below are the newest, planted in April.  We have learned our lesson about spacing…and have given these beauties much more room to grow.

    MWroses2010f 

    Below are the gifts from Mother's Day 2009….one didn't make it through the winter….so that is the mission for today.  The new one will make twenty in total.  I'm getting pretty good at this….and decided I will start a new journal project, keeping notes on my experience as a Rosarian.  xo

    MWroses2010g

    Our annual Sam party was postponed this year as we were holding out for better weather than we usually get in April.  Thanks to all our friends, classmates, and teachers who came to celebrate on the glorious Saturday we were blessed to have.

    MWSamParty2010


     

  • spring sing ring

    MWRubyTuesdayBanner
    Mwrubytuesdayspring
    So I'm a little late posting this page.  At least I kept up!  I'm also late with the crusade, but it's up now, whew! 

    GPP C39banner
    GPP C39sampler
    There is nothing better than working with reckless abandon, and no concern for "what am i going to do with this" - just playing to learn.  Hope you'll join us this month.   

    Sam turned 18 yesterday.  Eighteen!  Sweet kiss from his sweet friend :)  Makes my heart sing to see him so happy.

    MWSamBday2010

    Lots of comments about my custom *lucky girl* ring.  From etsy of course!  Made by Chris at CreativeMode.  In fact, all the rings are from etsy.  See also aprilkawaoka, puffluna, karalmava, aliciasjoy, cherrycreek,  tinahdee, panicmama, and sterlingstones.  Rock On is from somewhere else…can't remember now.

    MWetsyrings

  • spring sing ring

    MWRubyTuesdayBanner
    Mwrubytuesdayspring
    So I'm a little late posting this page.  At least I kept up!  I'm also late with the crusade, but it's up now, whew! 

    GPP C39banner
    GPP C39sampler
    There is nothing better than working with reckless abandon, and no concern for "what am i going to do with this" - just playing to learn.  Hope you'll join us this month.   

    Sam turned 18 yesterday.  Eighteen!  Sweet kiss from his sweet friend :)  Makes my heart sing to see him so happy.

    MWSamBday2010

    Lots of comments about my custom *lucky girl* ring.  From etsy of course!  Made by Chris at CreativeMode.  In fact, all the rings are from etsy.  See also aprilkawaoka, puffluna, karalmava, aliciasjoy, cherrycreek,  tinahdee, panicmama, and sterlingstones.  Rock On is from somewhere else…can't remember now.

    MWetsyrings

  • happy….

    MWeaster2010 
    Mom and Dad are both here now.  We'll be enjoying some family time.  Wishing you a Happy Easter, Blessed Passover, and most welcome Spring!  We are loving the sun.  Hope it is shining on you too.

  • happy….

    MWeaster2010 
    Mom and Dad are both here now.  We'll be enjoying some family time.  Wishing you a Happy Easter, Blessed Passover, and most welcome Spring!  We are loving the sun.  Hope it is shining on you too.