SOMETIMES..

Sometimes life does not go the way we imagined or dreamed. This happens for a myriad of reasons not always clear to us and certainly not to those on the outside looking in. It has happened to me, and to my family. We are in recovery mode. All at different stages. We have been in this mode before, sadly, for a wholly different reason, so we know the drill. Time and baby steps.



I have been absent, in many ways over the past few months but also over the past few years.


Lost for many years. Life however is not about finding oneself but about creating oneself and it is time to accept what has been created and know within myself that I am OK. And that I can be better!! It is never too late to re create!!



I am on my way back. Living is not easy right now but there are lots of little joys and happiness along this difficult journey. People and other little mercies have popped up around me and given me hope and the strength to move on in my own time.




SO what has happened that is good?





Lili sat her first ballet exam. So cute.

Brylee sat her first major RAD ballet exam. I am very proud.

My dear friend organised a dance class for just her and me. It was magical and fun and one of the best things I have done in many years. I think the body has a memory, I cannot fully express the joy I feel when I dance. I know it's not so pretty to look at anymore but wow it was incredible. The best birthday present ever!!

My beautiful eldest daughter went to her high school ball...

I have started scrap booking again. My creativity is still to get into full swing but I am putting glue to paper again and it is good. Significant I think!

Here are some lay outs I have done for SBO.

Two using the Cosmo Cricket Earth Love papers , found here, and the other a sample for the competition over at SBO right now.

Cosmo Cricket Earth love,

Sample for SBO competition, using Collage Press, Sweet Shop

another using Cosmo Cricket, Earth Love.

Through all of this I have had support from sources I never thought likely, new friendships have been forged and possibilities have opened up. I would like to say thanks to those who have been my strength and support, it has been invaluable and truly appreciated.
Most of whom probably don't read this blog but it is important to acknowledge these amazing friends.

Ok well that is me,

Dr Suess is probably the best person to quote right now....

“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.”

On that note I shall say Au revoir cos I'm feeling a little parisienne right now. If there is such a thing!! :)