Fleur de Aleta

What to do with the shirts that are too long, too uncomfortable with the neckline or just a little on the boring side?  Does it feel like shirts are being made to fit all heights and sizes and by doing so, they miss the mark for what looks good?   Don't settle for that!  Pick up the scissors and watch some youtube videos on cutting shirts.  I stayed with the simple methods, but there are some really intricate designs you can make!                                Before and After Pictures        

Forever Journey to Being Healthy   ** Disclaimer ** I am NOT a doctor.  I can not advise you on what to do.  I can not suggest what is best for your body.  Please talk to your doctor; every body is different; everybody has different needs.  Every body will react differently to medicine and health changes.  What I’m writing about here is for me only.  You need to find out what works best for you.    ** Disclaimer ** If you have an eating disorder, please do not read this blog post.  I don’t want anyone to get triggers from my personal blog sharing.     This blog post is my personal journey and not meant as medical advise.  If you try this and it works, great, but I was and am under medical care throughout the process.  I’m posting this, because so many people have sent me texts, messages and asked me in person what I have done to lose weight.  This is my journey and it’s on-going, like for a hopefully long life :)...

Three funerals and a wedding.  We have it backwards from the movie, but that ’s life sometimes, right?  Greg's dad's funeral was the third one within 2 weeks.  I felt that my father-in-law was there, listening, laughing and sending his love, as we grieved and spoke of him and his bride.  Greg gave a loving eulogy for his dad, sharing about how his dad was a pillar of kindness for his family, community and church.  He actually had us laughing at the end, which won’t surprise anyone if they know Greg.  Bet his dad was laughing in heaven too and saying, “Good one, son!” as he listened.     The night before the service, Gregory told me he wanted to say something about Grandfather.  He asked what he should write.  I said, “Think about your earliest memory and your most recent things you did with Grandfather and go from there.”  He showed me what he wrote later, “But I want to add that he was a great guy.”  i replied, “You don’t have...

It’s been a difficult time.  Three deaths that affected my dad, my husband and a close family friend.  I was a spinning top, turning and twisting to offer support, love and hugs wherever needed.  So many emotions and comfort to offer, pulling in different directions all at the same time..    My Dad’s Aunt, my great aunt, Gregory’s great, great aunt Lillian passed away at the age of 93, right before her September birthday.  She was the last remaining of my grandmother’s siblings (8 siblings).  My dad hurt to see her the week before she passed away.  Dad said, “Aunt Lillian was my favorite aunt on my mom’s side.  My mom was serious in nature, but Aunt Lillian, you never knew what she would get into!”  Dad and Aunt Lillian’s son smiled as they brought up happy memories, especially how she loved to do the jitterbug.  Dad wrote a beautiful letter to go with the flower arrangements at her funeral.  When at...