First, I want to thank everyone that emailed me or commented on my blog over the past week. The cyber hugs, and kind words after my last little 'rant', truly went such a long way to help me feel better. My daughter Jess, hid this little note in my purse that really sums things up for me:
MOM
"If you are going through hell...keep going"
Winston Churchill
(I came across that, and thought if may make sense to you)
I will always love you,
Jess
I don't 'feel' a heck of alot better physically, but mentally I am somewhat more stable. I finally finished my penny rug tutorial, mailed off my giveaway prizes and what the hell gift; to Cyndi, Cyndi, and Rondell...and am making some headway in the gardens.
I have accepted that I cannot do today what I could do last year, or even six months ago, and for my own sanity, I will declutter my 'crafts' and stick to only making the things I love to do. The gardens will be smaller, and weedier (is that a word) and the house won't be as spotless as I would like, but when life gives you lemons, you might as well make a pie:)
A very, very very happy 50th birthday to my brother Terry Perilli! We went to Terry and Nancy's home on Sunday for drinks before going out to dinner at the Old Bridge Inn in Young's Point Ontario. It was a great evening, and the food was wonderful. We had 18 family members around the table, and although everyone in the family couldn't be there, it was just wonderful to visit with the ones that could make it. Nancy gave Terry a gift of a trip to Cuba with the family for the end of October, and he was pretty surprised I think! I would have loved to go with them, but money, schedules and my health wouldn't permit it. Of course we dragged Adam (our newest family member) with us, and my Uncle Bob toasted Adam, and welcomed him to the family. It was great fun, and worth having to spend most of the day in bad yesterday!!
I have a couple of pics from our day on Sunday with the Perilli's:
The birthday boy: Terry Perilli
My Uncle Bob
My son Jake and my cousin Robbie
My daughter Jess and my pregnant daughter in law Kerri
My nephew Joe Perilli, the cheesehead!
Adam Sedlak, settling in with the Perilli's
My most beautiful sister in law Nancy Perilli
Me and hubby Jeff
Nancy's wonderful, wonderful Mom, Rita Clarke
Well, back to gardening, groceries and housework....thanks again for visiting, and for helping me get back up when I stumble:)
Wooly hugs,
Trudy
MOM
"If you are going through hell...keep going"
Winston Churchill
(I came across that, and thought if may make sense to you)
I will always love you,
Jess
I don't 'feel' a heck of alot better physically, but mentally I am somewhat more stable. I finally finished my penny rug tutorial, mailed off my giveaway prizes and what the hell gift; to Cyndi, Cyndi, and Rondell...and am making some headway in the gardens.
I have accepted that I cannot do today what I could do last year, or even six months ago, and for my own sanity, I will declutter my 'crafts' and stick to only making the things I love to do. The gardens will be smaller, and weedier (is that a word) and the house won't be as spotless as I would like, but when life gives you lemons, you might as well make a pie:)
A very, very very happy 50th birthday to my brother Terry Perilli! We went to Terry and Nancy's home on Sunday for drinks before going out to dinner at the Old Bridge Inn in Young's Point Ontario. It was a great evening, and the food was wonderful. We had 18 family members around the table, and although everyone in the family couldn't be there, it was just wonderful to visit with the ones that could make it. Nancy gave Terry a gift of a trip to Cuba with the family for the end of October, and he was pretty surprised I think! I would have loved to go with them, but money, schedules and my health wouldn't permit it. Of course we dragged Adam (our newest family member) with us, and my Uncle Bob toasted Adam, and welcomed him to the family. It was great fun, and worth having to spend most of the day in bad yesterday!!
I have a couple of pics from our day on Sunday with the Perilli's:
The birthday boy: Terry Perilli
My Uncle Bob
My son Jake and my cousin Robbie
My daughter Jess and my pregnant daughter in law Kerri
My nephew Joe Perilli, the cheesehead!
Adam Sedlak, settling in with the Perilli's
My most beautiful sister in law Nancy Perilli
Me and hubby Jeff
Nancy's wonderful, wonderful Mom, Rita Clarke
Well, back to gardening, groceries and housework....thanks again for visiting, and for helping me get back up when I stumble:)
Wooly hugs,
Trudy
What a wonderful family you have! Looks like you had a great time:)
ReplyDeleteI think you have the right aditude to just make the things that you love:0
Have a great day!
Rondell
Sounds like a great time!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry that you are having such a hard time of late, you will be in my prayers.
Peace and comfort to you....
Great pictures, Trudy, and happy birthday wishes to your brother. I'm glad you're feeling a bit better and in your picture, you look GREAT!
ReplyDeleteDo what you can and delegate the rest. And be sure you make time to rest! I'm dealing with a huge pain flare right now and have spent a good amount of time in bed. There's a lot to do around here but it'll wait until I'm ready.
Trudy, I'm glad you're starting to feel better. I'm having a bad day today too. Dyed wool yesterday and just lifting the heavy pots of water over and over again has proven once again that we overdo on "good days". When you're doing it, it sure feels worth it though. I try not to think about how it will hurt tomorrow and enjoy it while I'm doing whatever it is. The carpet cleaners are coming tomorrow and we HAD to move stuff around in the house. My hubby is a big help though. He somehow understands this dreaded disease. Or at least he makes me feel like he does.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a great party for your brother.
Get some rest and take it easy...
Sheri
It is very nice to meet you. Thanks for stopping by and entering my giveaway. I am so glad you did as I found your penny rug tutorial and blanket stitch pics. Thank you so much. I can't ever seem to get it right, but I'm sure being left handed doesn't help. LOL.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I'm adding you to my blog roll, hope you don't mind.
Mary