Posted on 12/09/2005 7:36:02 AM PST by Billie
Beautiful decorations! Thank you for sharing.
"Visualize us getting out of the car at Wal-Mart, no handicap spaces available, and all three of having difficulty with balance walking -- only one shopping cart nearby to grasp. Uh oh...
Unflappable, and skilled at gleeful adaptation, without fanfare all three of us grabbed the handle and glided to the entrance (triplets?!!), laughing all the way!!
Why care about "what persons think?!!"
You simply make the most of every hand you are dealt in life,
and we choose to laugh at any stumbling blocks in our path - -
the bodies might have changed, but the spirits are untouchable...."
(Lady X)
Oh, I went ten steps better than that, Dolly!
Part of my absence of late was because I was finalizing a 'Special Project' I began a year ago for her, and did not complete until the past week, sorting out things to incorporate, and working with photographs and graphics, etc.
I had long ago purchased a neat lap table tray with a raised dark green wooden border, and planned to fill it with reminders of our long life together.
It took many hours to sort through decades of photographs to select what I wanted to include - of us at different ages, of/with parents, grandparents, other (now deceased) sister; places we visited traveling going back to our Old Florida Roots - - plus all kinds of private jokes on it, subtle things she *will* and *does* remember!
Fortunately, I have a combination printer/copier/scanner to make everything the right scale - embellished things - and oh, what fun it was creating it!
The tray has a hinged top (secured with a magnetic feature so it doesn't flop open) that is like an ironing board with the ability to prop up the lid at different angles for placing a book or sketch or writing pad on the surface.
The legs fold flat, or can be used as she did, placed on the floor under the table that holds her television set, with legs spread and top angled to display and see 24/7..:)
I also sprayed it 3 times with a preservative, and had glass cut to cover it all - no worry about marring it, soiling it, spilling things on it - place a cup or plate on the glass without concern...
There were poignant photos - color, black and white, sepia - Google graphics - a color print ad of 2-3 years ago for kitty litter in color about partying cats until they hear someone at the door and scatter, innocent as the day is long (was on tv) - and other joke touches, all reminders of The Wonderful Ties That Bind....and will anchor her to reality.
Other things might blur for her, or be repeated countless times in the span of a half hour, but our memories thankfully remain crystal clear in her mind!
Nine years older than I am, she has been my shining example of Love and Caring, and my inspiration...seeing the light shine in her eyes looking at it, and because we were there, was our greatest possible Christmas gift.
Your decorations are lovely, Nan!
The lights would look nice all year round. :-)
Anne and I were blessed having a beautiful, intelligent, kind and gracious mother who imparted to us the knowledge that just two things are necessary in this life - -
a sense of humor, and one based on the Good Book....
the River of Life flows from that.
that is a wonderful poem bob.. Maggie, you should put it on your home page w/note on the day & DID YOU TAKE A PIX OF THE THREE OF YOU????
I recall you telling about the tray/photo project.. (that is what I meant by memory lane).. did you take a pix of the finished product?
show us?
I carry a camera all the time & take pix ALL THE TIME.. guess, I just wish everyone would, I love seeing things folks describe.
When opened there, I did take a few, and of us, but still have more exposures before I can develop the 35mm roll of film.
Will take the rest on the 22nd when our son and family will be here, have them developed and send them to someone to load and post for me.
Hey, look, ya'll! she has two trees in her dining room (just like I have two in my living room) :)
Yep. I've figured out what my medical problem is. BiPolar Disorder ... I oscillate between Joy and Elation.
Really sucks to be me, doesn't it?
many talented artists, creative people have one or more of the psychological "disorders".. well, differnt strokes, as I like to think of it.
can be rough though.. the highs can be fun wonderful, but the downs a nightmare to you & all who know you.
thats when you hde in a box for a day or so & sleep or watch movies! ... some are & some are NOT creative in the low time.
Yeah, between the highs and the almost-as-highs, I never know whether I'm going to be just happy as heck, or exultant to an embarrassing degree.
You have to read what I say closely...
The Doctors claim they can treat me, but I've told them, "No Thanks!"
Oh, how adorable! She's a cutie, Nan, and it does looks very Christmas'y with the holly frame. :)
Cool!!!
During this magic time of the year, if you listen closely, you can hear the trees...
"Look at me - I'm beside myself!"
Here's a pic of our mantel. Still decorating between hustle and bustle periods...
Yep - don't recall Santa's ears sticking up through his hat - of course that's the only difference. LOL
Morning, beautiful!
Hi, there, Wolf St.Nicholas. Been cookin' - want a cookie? :)
Afternoon, fair lady - good to have you checking in this weekend. Happy you had a great time with your sister. Hugs!
My pleasure. Will also post one more - mantle in our family room - paper mache reindeer, greenery, pinecones, ribbon:
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