I love this angel that my dear friend Sheri sent me after my Dad passed away, I have it sitting in front of a favorite picture of my Dad.
I have had this beautiful bronze/black frame for years, it was a very expensive frame that my sister had in her store years ago ( she gave it to me), I finally put these pictures of Mark and I with our Dads on our wedding day, both of our Dad's are now in Heaven. Special pictures for a special frame. I put it on top of a few of Mark's family bibles, some are even in German.
I am getting back to my natural history. I am a country/small town girl, I have always loved the neutrals/naturals and more rustic country, I am trying to incorporate that into my new decorating scheme, I am SO done with the floral couch! A new one will arrive on Wednesday. As you can see, I have lots of work to do!I have made the decision to start posting to this site again. I started my family blog back up a few months ago. I reopened that blog in order to share stories with my parents, we live about 2 hours away from them, and my Dad was in final stages of kidney failure at the time so I wanted to brighten their days. Sadly, my Dad passed away on January 14th and I am slowly gettting around to being myself again. I have been struggling with his death lately. He was only 61 years young. One way that I deal with sorrow or stress is to work around my house. It is my haven. I love to redecorate and create and it is my therapy I guess. So my sweet hubby has been working his little tail end off with me, I know he is just trying to make me happy, bless his heart! So many changes are taking place in our home right now and I am in true "feathering my nest" mode. So it seemed only appropriate that I journal all of the changes on here as a way to journal and also to heal. I am very excited to see the end results of all of our hard work. Our warm home is a blessing to us especially during this very long and cold winter, I have decided to make the house more natural and warm as well. I don't even know if anyone is still following this blog or not, that is not the point of my return, I am doing this for me. But if you are still out there, I am glad that you are back too.
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So sorry to hear about your dad. I know that must be very hard. I have you saved in my reader, so whenever you do post, I will come by. And don't let yourself feel pressured to post on any kind of schedule. It's your blog. Just post when YOU feel like it.
Hope you have a good week. And I hope you are able to enjoy working on your nest!
Shannon
I'm delighted you're posting again on both your blogs. I've had them on my reader for the longest...since I found your site from a link on Matilda Jane's clothing blog. That's been quite awhile!
I'm sorry for your loss, it's touched my heart to read about your sadness. I lost my Dad many years ago, I loved him as much as you do your Dad. It's been hard, but I have so many wonderful memories of him that comfort me.
Again, glad you're posting again. I've loved your writing! And your decorating is gorgeous.
~ PattiLynn
I am glad to see you back. I am so sorry for your loss.
Leslie,
I am SO SO SO happy you are coming back! You touch my way in such a special place. My heart breaks that you are in pain. I know how hard your Dad's death has been.
Love,
Kim
I found you through a link on another blog. I wanted to say welcome back. I lost my father almost 14 years ago. He was 65. It was the hardest thing in my life to date. I still miss him but am so very thankful I had him for 30 years of my life. I look forward to seeing all of your decor. HUGS
I have never posted here before but I have followed your blog from afar. I would occasionally check in to see if you were back or to look at your pictures for inspiration because I love your style. Welcome back and I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. 61 is way too young. I hope this can help you work through your grief and maybe return to some form of normalcy.
Take care,
-Kari
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. That is heartbreaking. I will be praying for your family.
I'm excited you are back! Your posts were always my favorite so I will be sure to add you back on my bloglines. I can't wait to see the changes you make around your house.
I am glad that you are keeping up the blogging. I am not sure how I found your blog-probably linked to some other decorating blog-but I enjoy reading about it.
I felt great sorrow when I read that your dad had passed away. My dad has been very ill and it is very hard. I am glad that you had the assurance that he is in Heaven. Take care. Sincerely, Robin
I am very sorry to hear about your dad passing. I will keep you in my prayers.
It is nice to see you posting again though. I have always enjoyed your photos and your lovely home. It is actually very inspiring to me!
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I know it must be very hard on you.
I've just found your blog, and have to say that I am glad you decided to start blogging again. You have a lot to offer!
Don't feel that you have to post anything for anyone but yourself. I've added myself as a follower, so when you do post, I'll definately stop by!
Enjoy feathering your nest!
With hugs!
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