Anyone there?

I am sure I no longer have any faithful readers.
I don't blame you,
If I was so sorely neglected Id find another girlfriend too.

I feel like I have been given new life
and must do everything on my dusty "to- do" list.
Since my little surgery in March my iron levels have been able to steadily climb.
I can't wait to see what my numbers are,
And see what the results of another six months to a year do for me.

When my sister moved to Germany
she gave me a bag with six ready to smock dresses in it.
I've been wanting to learn how to smock
so lil G can wear the dresses before they are outgrown.
There was also a stack of smocking plates (designs) and floss she had picked out for each one.
I think these dresses are 6-7 years old so I have been scouring the Internet
Looking for plates that might suit my taste a little more.
I am sad that I have discovered an art that seems to be lost to this new generation.
Our local store recently discontinued these items
and will only be carrying things to do machine embroidery. Sigh.

I also knit a sweet diaper cover for my dear friends granddaughter. I  freehanded a hello kitty I the bottom too! I love knitting things for special friends.kkn

Lil G and I have been enjoying summer.
I'm not sure if you remember that she doesn't sweat,
Living in Fl that limits our activities to those indoors.
But we still know how to have fun.
We took her to see Despicable me 2
It's going to be a long wait until its released on DVD.
We also found Madeline, I think it was released in 98?
That is on my shopping list. Very sweet movie.
( we watched it twice in one day.)
She asked for it the following day,
" blue dress, girl, red hat?" In ASL.
Wouldn't you know that Encore had removed it from the movie list overnight?!
Really?!
I've had as much success explaining the situation to her as I have not being able to go to the theatre to see Despicable Me 2 again. Frown.
Here are some photos.
I love the one where she is watching for her beloved Papa.

Change

It seems that things are always changing.The seasons bring anticipation of change. I am looking forward to Fall with its cooler breezes and family traditions and ready to get past the summer heat and threat of hurricanes.

We grow older, hopefully wiser, and watch those around us doing the same thing. Our families are changing in size and shape. Babies being born, the joy of new life, schooling and hobbies, teenagers learning to drive, graduation, college, marriages, (Yes already a married daughter!) Hurricanes and other natural disasters, Aging and health problems.........And death. Sometimes these changes can take your breath away. If you aren't careful they just sneak up on you! I have experienced the good and the bad just like everyone walking and breathing on this planet. But how will I survive all this change. By changing- remaining balanced. I must take care of my whole self. We have Physical, Emotional and Spiritual parts that must be cared for to remain healthy. As everything around me is constantly changing.....so must I. Now where to begin?