"I believe in pink. . . " (Audrey Hepburn)

This is absolutely the most goregeous and  feminine shrug with soft pink rose with lavender leaves on lace.  Absolutely stunning! 

Source: zsazsabellagio.blogspot.com via Cottage Heirlooms on Pinterest

Received this email from Polly at French Cupboard and want to share:

"Happy Monday, Ladies. 

I just wanted to let you know about a new place that you can promote your items.  And it's free!  Some of you may already be familiar with it but if not, please take a moment to visit  Common Ground  Debra is allowing anyone with a website or Etsy shop to promote a couple of their items on her new blog party, Monday Marketplace.  This is the 5th week that she has been hosting it and it's already really taking off.  This is the same gal that hosts Vintage Inspiration Friday so she has a great following.  I have been linking up my own items to see how it would go and today she gave me permission to link up our French Cupboard site.   Hope you will hop over and link up an item or two from your shoppes.  It's a great opportunity.

Have a lovely Monday!
Blessings... Polly
French Cupboard"

Pray for the Tornado Victims of March, 2012

Our deepest, heartfelt sympathy to all who were impacted through injury, loss of loved ones and the loss of homes,  during the past weekend's horrific stream of tornadoes. 

Tornado had wind speed of 175 mph

At least 55 people have died in a

series of tornadoes
that swept the Midwest and South.

Pat McDonogh: The Courier-Journal

Scene (above) of destruction
from the Henryville, Indiana area

following Friday's
devestating tornados of
 March 3, 2012.

"One need only think of the weather,

in which case the prediction even

for a few days ahead is impossible."

Albert Einstein

 

This morning, March 5, 2012,  and now tomorrow thunderstorms !?!

In Loving Memory of my Mom:

"Sweet Sixteen - 1949"

             August 12, 1933 - February 7, 2012                   

If I could write a story, it would be the greatest ever told, of a kind and loving Mother who had a heart of gold. If I could write a million pages, it would tell of moments shared, immortal strength, courage, wisdom and care. But tomorrow will start without you, without the pages filled. And every time I think of you Mother ~ I will know you are now my Guardian Angel and thankful to have been blessed that God chose you to be my Mother.  (Written by Sandy  ~ 2/7/2012)

1936

These pictures were found as we struggled to put together a collage for the visitation.  There are many, many of Mother growing up.  We (my sibblings) had not seen these photos previously and, I suppose, did not realize how often photos were taken in the 1930's.

We also found many journals Mother wrote over the years.  There were letters, one to the six of us children in December 1982 about the difficulty we would all face during the holidays, it was the first Christmas without my Dad.  Mother wrote the letter but never gave it to any of us!  How special this letter is today! 

There was another letter, a letter to everyone titled "My Life of Many Titles".  We chose to use this as her message to all that grieved, no one could have said it any better.

My Life of Many Titles

I was  daughter, granddaughter, niece and cousin all in one day just for being born.  Then came another title called sister.  The next title that came was wife, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law  and aunt, then came the most precious of all “Mother”.   The next was mother-in-law and after that godmother and grandmother.  Then came a title called step-mother along with step-grandmother. I want to add one more before I die and that is Great-Grandmother.  (I did 11/11/06!)  So you see,  I have been a very wealthy woman in my lifetime.  I have had a very “rich life”.

I was also called “friend” and I was able to be a friend to so many.  Thank you all for being there when I needed you so much.  You each one know who you are.

Thank you each and every one for this honor and to God for allowing me to live long enough to earn these titles.  Please don’t be sad for me today, I have had a great life here on earth in just knowing you each and every one.   Smile and be happy, and go on with your life and earn your titles until we meet again!

We will all be together again in God’s Kingdom and I will be waiting for you with open arms of welcome.

I love you,

Doris Jean

HISTORY: Mother was diagnosed with lung cancer in the summer of 2009. She was advised by her physician she was not a candidate for chemo or radiation but she could have surgery. He went on to explain that without the surgery she would die a quick and painful death. After the surgery we were assured all the cancer was removed, however, "it would return." It did, in the spring of 2010. (The prognosis was poor, six months, Mother chose not to know this!) Mother survived another 18 months but not without pain, not without oxygen 24/7 but she did it with the utmost dignity and grace. She forced herself to get up every day, dress as though she were going to have company or go out for the day. Not one day did she complain of her fate, she accepted it like no other. Mother never wanted to be (in her words) a burden to any of her six children and remained as active as possible in her home until the end. Her Hosparus team was extraordinary and to Mother, they become her extended family (as did many, many others throughout her life.) Her independence, strength and determination never allowed her to be bedridden. She did it "her way" with dignity and grace.

It was JUST YESTERDAY!!!

Celebrating our 39th Wedding Anniversary today!

To Mr. B ~ "If you live to be a hundred,
 I want to live to be a hundred minus one day,
so I never have to live without you." (Winnie the Pooh)

CHAOS IS UPON ME

“Chaos in the world brings uneasiness, but it also allows the opportunity for creativity and growth.” Tom Barrett

This has been my world since Mr. B had a very unexpected heart attack May 7, 2011. Blessed he survived and recovering well.

My plans for Cottage Heirlooms activity was forced to come to a halt which is bittersweet. However, I am back in the saddle and working hard to get things back on track.

Awesome Giveaway!

Have you heard about TeacupStitches Giveaway #12?

Lynn is the talented owner of TeacupStitches who first opened her blog March 22, 2010. However, she's been on ebay for a very long time!

Lynn specializes in charming cottage style, pretty pink, roses, rhinestones and ~ well visit TeacupStitches for a peek!