Surgery

Well, it turned out to be cancer so after TONS of painful tests and procedures, I had surgery on Friday. I had a lumpectomy and the lymph node they took was negative so I hope they got it all. I will find out on Tuesday. Meanwhile, I am bound up like a mummy. Praise God I was able to get this taken care of so quickly; my surgeon never operates on Fridays but was there for me. And the staff was excellent! If you ever have needs like this, I can't recommend Hoag Hospital's Breast Center more. They are world-renowned as is my surgeon and radiologist. God is good!

Possible Big "C"

I went in yesterday for another mammo. and ultrasound and I have a mass in my left breast. This AM I go back for a needle biopsy. Please pray that it turns out to be nothing otherwise I will have to have surgery this weekend because my insurance runs out on Sunday. THAT SUCKS! I don't want to have to spend Labor Day weekend dealing with this. I want to order new flooring!

Finally painting my home!

I have decided I can't live without MORE color than I already have going on (being an artist) so I am starting to paint. Here is my kitchen before and after paint. You can also see part of my vintage floral enamelware collection. I love them so and could not part with them when I moved. I skinnied down alot of my collections but this is one I didn't want to. I'm just getting started!

The Presidential Forum

I was lucky enough to participate in the Civic Forum between Obama and McCain, facilitated by my own Pastor Rick Warren! It was very exciting to be a part of this historic event. My friend Shirley and I were not allowed to bring in cameras or cellphones (even though some cheaters did!) so I have no pictures. But we got to sit in the most comfy, theatre-style chairs on the campus. It was like sitting at home and watching it on a huge screen. We got to sit in the newest building on campus: The Refinery. It is where teens hang out and it is beautiful. Everything went so easily for us it was amazing. The secret service and police were out in force and there were even snipers on the rooftops (even tho' we didn't see them. ) It was a once in a lifetime event that I wish everyone could've watched. I'm not saying who I am voting for (think of bam bam!) and I wouldn't have known how to vote had I not seen it. Rick did an awesome job and I'm sure he was very nervous about it, but you would not have known it. This was a HUGE undertaking for our church and they pulled it off beautifully!

A Mermaid is born.....

I just finished this sweet mermaid punchneedle. Isn't she cute? She is from a design by my friend Kathi @ Heart to Hand. Now that I live across from the beach, I thought I needed her! I LOVE to punchneedle! And I am keeping her for myself.

"Sewie" Swap!

I sure hope my swap partner doesn't look at my blog : ) I've been working hard on this and it is my first primitive cross stitch. Many thanks to Shelly Auen for a wonderful pattern with great instructions and a sweet pattern.

A new mini is born.....

Please meet "Magnolia"! She is a 3 1/2" miniature bear with her little ultrasuede floral collar and hat. She is available for sale on my website.

And watch for HALLOWEEN! It is coming and I am busy!