White Wednesday

I thought that I would take a moment

to participate in White Wednesday and show ya'll

my vintage nightgowns that I have displayed

for Christmas.

They make me wonder who wore them?

Did they belong to a mother and daughter

who waited anxiously for Christmas morning

and opened presents together?

I added my vintage clock collection

to this vignette.

Hey, look!!!

I have a white clock too....

This justs gets better and better.

I figured that while I was posting pictures up,

I might as well show ya'll the whole

setup of my living room for christmas.

The mantle is my favorite with my off white candles

(they only look yellow because they were all turned on.)

The garland has tallow berries and pinecones

that is set to a backdrop of my tarnished silver.

That I also added to my Christmas tree.

I hope ya'll like it.....

My favorite word.

Without it, life is simply too hard.

Thank You.......

I know that I haven't been able to

personally write everyone

who has written me in these past few weeks

to say thank you.

As much as I would like to take the time to do so,

I just simply am restricted to time and physical restraints right now.

Sooooooo......

I thought that I would take this time

to tell all of my friends out there

in bloggy land

"Thank You."

Thank you for lifting me up when

I was down

and holding me when I could no longer stand.

I appreciate every last one of you

from the bottom of my heart.

Your inspiring words and phone calls

have really made all of the difference in the world

for me during this rough time.

I especially appreciate all of you ladies, and Dave,

who were more than willing

to throw down for me

when I was faced with

ignorance and stupidity

when I was insulted and mocked.

Your phone calls and kind voices

have meant so much to me.

When you're far away from family

and most of your friends

it's good to hear

a funny joke

or talk about junk...

it really does mend a heart

and ease the pain.

I am so grateful

to every last person

who presented me and my situation before The Lord

in prayer.

I know that we all have our own trials

and that you took the time to talk to Him about me

is more than I could ever ask for.

So many of you are still lifting me up in prayer

and holding my branch for me.

Mindy, thank you for putting up the smoke signal

for me a stylish cane...not too many people

could recognize and appreciate hobbling in style!!!

Robelyn, thank you for pulling off your earrings

and risking five to ten years in a cell with my sister.

That is not an easy task...let me tell you.

I pulled a seventeen year stent with her.......

Debbie and Debra, thank you for all of your prayers

and encouragement.

Debbie, thanks for being my mentor and FBM.

Your friendship is simply priceless to me.

Adrienne and Anne, My junkin twins....err....triplets now huh?

Ya'll are some of the best junking buddies a girl could have.

Thank ya'll for calling and checking on me and making

me laugh.

Thanks for sharing ya'lls junky stories....it really helps.

To my two Theresa's who write and support me....thank you!!!

Quixotic.....girl...what can I say???

You are DEFINITELY 'hood...luv ya!!

If I didn't mention your name...it's not because you are forgotten.

I simply don't have enough time and space on paper

but know that my heart is ever open.

I will be taking a medical leave at work

as I am too debilitated to continue nursing at this time.

I hope to be back in the swing of things soon.

You never know when I might show up for some

awesome junk

with my camera

(and mason jar)

in hand.

PSSSSSST!!!!

Don't forget about my birthday giveaway!!!!

There's still time.

The Six Sisters

are still planning an AWESOME day for you guys.

I've got my sensible shoes

(never thought THAT would happen...love me some heels)

and my cane and

I'm going to wave it in the air

like I just don't care!!!