This is a very special week for Pink Saturday. We are joining Kelee at the Katillac Shack for a miracle party blog. This miracle party blog is to celebrate Colette's recovery from cancer and to comment and thank Guidepost for sponsoring Colette's beautiful room makeover.
Please go over to
http://www.katillacshack.com/ to view this very inspirational video and make sure to leave a comment. For each comment, a dollar donation will be given.
Beverly asked each of us to give an inspirational message, thought or memory. My sister in law sent this to me this morning and I thought it was just perfect. I hope you enjoy it.
THE RAIN
It was a busy morning, around 8:30 when an eldering gentleman about in his 80's
arrived to have stitiches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a hurry as he had
an appointment at 9:00 a.m.
I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before
he would be seen. I saw him looking at his watch and decided since I was not busy with
another patient, I would evaluate his wound. On exam, it was well healed, so I spoke with
one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures, and redress the wound.
While re-dressing his wound, I asked him if he had another doctors appt this morning as he was
in a hurry. He replied no, and that he needed to go to the nursing home to have breakfast with his
wife. I inquired as to her health and was told she had been there for quite a while, and that she was
a victum of Alzheimer's Disease. As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he were late. He replied
that she no longer knew who he was and had not recognized him in over 5 years.
I was surprised and asked him, "and you still go even tho she hasn't recognized you in over 5 years?"
He smiled, patted my hand and said "she doesn't know me, but I still know who she is."
I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arms, and thought, "this is the kind of
love I want in my life." True love is neither physical nor romantic. True love is an acceptance of all
that is, has been, will be and will not be.
The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything
that they have.
"Life isn't about how to survive the storm, it's about how to dance in the rain."
Thankyou Beverly from
How Sweet The Sound for not only Pink Saturday, but for helping share with the world a most generous and giving people.
Please keep the comments coming because each one contributes to a much worthing cause. Congratulations Colette on your recovery and Thankyou so much to all that have contributed.
Happy Pink Saturday
Oh, where to begin..... For as long as I can remember, I have been in love with roosters. Roosters of all colors and moods. Mean ones, quite ones, and the most noisy roosters of all time. It doesn't matter, I love you!! I guess I should explain that I was born and raised in the city. I never had a chance to own a rooster or to enjoy all the personalities they bring to your life. Maybe that is the mystique they hold for me, the wonderment of it all. Some people hate that they keep you up at all hours of the day and night. I think they lull you to sleep, just like church bells or the sound of a train. To me it's tranquility at it's best. So, for this I thank Barb from Barbs Good Life for throwing this wonderful rooster party. I can't wait to get out and see and the happy little guys that grace other participants homes and yards.
My son bought me the rooster in the first picture. How did he know?? The rooster above was a find at a local design store named "Poppy"s." They look so proud, don't they?!
Rooster lamps, I can't get enough of them. This one is in my kitchen.
The sweet ceramic rooster above is actually a candle holder. The lamp holds a little votive candle and is very pretty when lite.
Over my kitchen sink I have a sign that reads "kiss the cook" and as you can see, there is another cutie pie on the end.
Above my kitchen cabinets sits a couple of the little gems. One on a tin birdhouse and another which is a candle stick. I bought him when we were living in Germany. Made of wood and a favorite.
This wire bird may actually be a chicken, but for the purpose of this post, I made her a him. At least for the time being......is that bad of me??!! Shhhhh, I won't tell her if you don't.
He sits on my kitchen island and I not only love him, but also love the shade. It's chicken wire pattern with roosters every so often. The colors are burgundy and gold......pretty.
Pretty cameo pink and green fabric, one of my favorites.
A pretty vintage image embossed with some glitter. I also added vintage buttons and lace.
A cut teddy bear hangs from the top along with a bow.
The holidays are not complete without some gingerbread..........
And of course, you have to have bells. Pink ones!!!
I know, I know, no one is quite ready to hear the HO HO HO sounds of the holidays, but if you are like me and have a website or shop, no doubt you are getting ready for what's about to come.
This past week, I have completed what I think are two beautiful stockings and have just about completed my third. I am over the top happy, because last year, I was very late......yep, just like the white rabbit......late, late, late. I never want to feel like that again, and so it begins.
Don't you just love pink and green together. What a beautiful combination!!
The sweet child on this image stole my heart away. She is just so soft and oozies sweetness, just like the angel that she is.
Lots of vintage lace was used on this stocking. Glitter glows on the dress and wings too.
Beautiful blue roses and you have to have a bell. These and more can be found on my website, someplaceinthyme. 