It's Been Awhile!

I'm back!  It's been quite awhile since I last wrote anything in this blog.   I've been working through some stuff and I am happy to say "I am back".

Recently I've been trying new things to see if I can find a 'new' passion and I believe I have found it in glass work.  I actually created the 'flaming tree' you see above.  Working in a quiet studio and taking my time 'creating something' is both calming and gives me a chance to explore my creative side.  This is my first piece.  I think it turned out pretty good.

This is my second piece called "Aspen Grove".  This piece hasn't been fired yet but I'm hoping it turns out like I am hoping.  Won't know what the finished project looks like until another 3 weeks.                                                                                                                                                             

Have a wonderful Sunday.  Terrie
 

14 Years Ago - - -

 

14 Years Ago today - my Dad died.   It is still soooooooooooo close to my heart.  I Love You Dad.

Spring Has Sprung

Happy Memorial Day Weekend. . . . . 

Well, Spring has sprung and with it come many new and beautiful things.......new born baby animals at Kinderfarm Park which I frequent often and new blooms on all of my flowers and trees.  Each of these makes me extremely happy every season.  

My husband and I have also started a new walking regimen where we try to get in some much needed exercise and gives us a chance at the end of the day to touch base and see what's going on in each others lives.  

I am thankful for my husband, my family, and the beauty of this Spring season.  I hope that everyone has a beautiful Holiday and that they share it with those they love.  As always, Terrie

April and Spring and Lots of Happy Things

Happy April to Everyone:

April brings a lot of Joy and Happiness into my life and those of my family members.  Of course there is Spring and the blossoming plants and flowers - but we also celebrate many family members birthdays who we love so much.  On Easter we will be celebrating not only Christ's resurrection but also my sister's birthday as she was born on 20 April.  I will also have celebrations for my husband, my son, my brother and my daughter as they were also born in April - so as you can see, we are very blessed.  However, right now I want to say some things about my 'beautiful' sister and my "loving Mom."

Karen is my 'rock'.  Always has been.  She has been more than just a 'baby' sister - she has always acted like my 'older - more wiser sister'.  I have always felt a little 'sheltered' by her and I love her for that because I've also been a little bit too trusting growing up.  She has always been there for me - no matter what the situation and most recently has gotten me through a 'rough spot'.  She has talked endlessly to me so that I can sort things through and try to begin to understand why a 'friend' that I had since I was 5 years old would suddenly tell me she no longer wanted to be a part of my life.   

I also want to thank my mother who I know I have upset by talking to her late into the night trying to understand what I did to lose such a good friend.  I have been asking - what is wrong with me.  I feel such a lose that it is sometimes overwhelming and I need my Mom to tell me everything will be okay again.  

I suddenly realize that the truth is  "it is FAMILY who will ALWAYS be there for you - NO MATTER WHAT".  Family will be joyous for you when you achieve something you've worked for, family will be there when things aren't going quite so wonderful and you are hurting and need a shoulder to cry on.  Family is with you - ALWAYS".  It dawns on me that maybe - just maybe - I didn't do anything wrong and I just have to let this chapter of my life END.  

For all your love, support and understanding and 'unconditional love' Karen and Mom  - Thank you.  I love you so much.

As Always, Terrie

New Perspective

Hello and Happy March 25th - Hard to believe winter is still trying to stay with us into Spring - but it is.  Today it is flurrying in MD and I hear that VA has 3 inches!  My Easter flowers are starting to burst through the saturated ground and some of them have even bloomed.  Funny how Mother Nature works sometimes.  

Anyway, it has been 3 weeks since the hubby and I have begun our Medifast diet.  He is down 19 lbs and I am down 10 lbs.  That's about right since we are both essentially eating the same portions and meals and he is twice my weight to begin with.  Positive things I can say about Medifast are:  1) It's not that hard to follow; 2) You really don't have to think much about what you're going to eat since you have their pre-packaged foods that just mix with water; 3) It hasn't seemed like I've struggled too much to lose this weight; and 4) I have not been hungry if I stick to the plan of eating about every 2 1/2 hours or so.  The negatives are as follows:  1) It's expensive!  Every 6 pack of anything you buy from Medifast costs $16.95.  Multiply that by the 5 meals you HAVE to eat everyday times the amount of weeks, months you need to follow this diet and it is a WHOPPING amount of money!   2) The food is OK......I had to learn to LIKE it and set my mind to sticking with the plan - it's edible but not GREAT.  3) The shakes and bars are the best and I believe I may continue these when I get to where I want to be to MAINTAIN.  4) I miss being able to eat FRUIT, BREAD, CARBS.......and of course - WINE.  That will come but I MISS THEM!  That being said - the diet is working, I am making my husband salads every day and water to take to work and we are following the Lean and Green meal once per day as recommended in the Medifast 5 and 1 Plan.  It is quite doable - but I can't wait to go out to eat at my favorite restaruant "FOUNDERS" and have a 'cheat' day after EASTER some time.  We are doing it - TOGETHER - and that's what counts.

That's the update on our diet and I can add one more thing.  I've kept my promise to myself to at least get in 30 minutes of exercise every day - mainly walking - and was locked out of my house today and had to climb through a small kitchen window to gain access back into my house.  I did it minus the 10 lbs that used to be on body!!!  Fit through just fine!!!  LOL!

Striving For Health

Hello - Happy Thursday [6 March 2014]:

So my husband and I are trying out the Medifast Diet......this is Day 4 and we are still getting used to the pre-packaged food and having our Lean and Green meals every night.  I can't say that is has been 'hard' but it does take some getting used to the less than flavorful soups, snacks and not being able to just eat what I'm craving.  That being said - we are on our way to losing some weight before my husband has to undergo a knee replacement.  Less weight means - less weight on the new knee and hopefully a quicker recovery.  Wish us luck as the weekend is going to be our 'rough spot' I believe.  No alcohol either!!!

Have a great weekend everyone.  As always - Terrie

 Yep!  It's March and there is still snow on the ground and more to come this weekend!!!

Getting Back To Basics

It's President's Day {2014} and the grands were off from school and my hubby and I are leaving on a 10 day cruise - so - I thought immediately "I need to spend some quality time with them before I leave and do some crafts".   So - we decide we should make some 'home made play dough' and we preceed to follow the on-line recipe and WHALAA - we come out with a sticky gooey mess that sticks to their hands and is not usable as any kind of play-dough I have ever encountered!!!  

So - no big deal - we proceed to put 'said' play-dough into a plastic bag - wash our hands and go upstairs to the playroom to build forts!  This is going well until 'youngest' grandchild doesn't want to 'take turns' so we finish up there and go back to PLAN A.  After adding a bit more flour to the play-dough - we are in business.  Christmas cookie cutters emerge and we begin making stars, and trees, and stockings and hearts.  One grandchild borrows from the others color and it becomes three master-pieces.  It just reminds me that the best laid plans just need a little tweaking and God's plan is laid out right in front of us.

Thank you for the best day - we laughed, we played, we hugged, we shared.  I'll be okay for the 10 days we are gone and so will my grands and their parents and the rest of my family.  BREATHE!

As Always, Terrie