Read to the end and I promise I will tie these two together! If you have been following my blog, you will have noticed that I have written quite a bit this past month about my experience at my MIL’s bedside during her hospice stay. Margaret died this past Monday, April 14, at 11:30 pm. […]
Hospice Care: Reading with Margaret
Margaret has done a lot of reading of books on spirituality during what she has called her “final stage of life”, a time of preparation for leaving this world and going to heaven. She would read and re-read a book, highlighting passages in yellow and writing notes in the sidelines. One of her favorite authors […]
Quick and Easy Easter Basket!
Need a last minute idea for Easter favors for the table or Easter baskets for the kids? This is as easy as it gets! Just take a 6″ x6″ piece of card stock, grab some punches and you are set. Change to a 12″ x 12″ piece of card stock and follow the same directions […]
Easter Card for Kids: Punch Art Chick in Egg!
Do you make Easter cards for any kids? Here’s an idea of a card that is sure to please them! Its all done with Stampin’ Up! punches and the Ovals Collection Framelits. When you slide the Easter egg up……….. out pops the Chick! I think the chick looks a little scared! The Fringe […]
Visiting and Hospice Care: a Lesson from Margaret
Every few days, I am leaving the world of crafting behind to share our end-of-life experiences with Tim’s mom. Today is one of those days. I want to share this story of Margaret that I think leaves a message for us all. Early on in hospice care, people would visit and Margaret would tell them […]
Tuesdays with Tim: a Tribute to Mom
“Going Out and Remaining Within” In the last few weeks of my Mothers life, she insists on holding your hand. If you are in her room and sitting next to her bed, she will grab your hand and squeeze it and not let go. If you get up to leave she will keep feeling around […]
Would You Like to be a More Creative Card Maker?
When you are admiring all of the cards you like on Pinterest, do you sometimes feel like you would like to be more creative? Today’s Just a Minute video will show you a fun way to expand your creativity! For this […]
Cute Easter Craft with Eggstra Spectacular!
Be sure to scroll down and check out all the back of this Easter project! “Just sing “Bunny tails for you” instead of “Happy trails to you” and you’ll know what I was thinking about (that is, if you are old enough to get it!). The cute little project is quick and easy to make […]