Lindsey and I trying to get it right!!!!!
This weekend was absolutely one of the best times. There was laughter, friendship, food, deep talk and of course a little (not a lot of wire work). I spent the weekend with my friend Lindsey who is just an amazing person and not only did I feel welcome there but I felt like I had known her forever! Her daughter Adams passed away this last November from Leukemia, she was 23 years old. I had the blessing of being able to listen to stories about Adams and see pictures of her and I felt honored to hear such things. On my way home I thought of this:
“Just like that, the blinders are off and real life exposes itself.
It could be something incredibly joyful or unbearably painful.
for that time, it is life changing, the emotion is real, more real
than most times in our lives.
But there is one thing that is constant and revealing during both
of them and that is “friendship”.
Lindsey makes jewelry that is fabulous and she gave me a piece this weekend. She uses copper and the little bead in the front (orange) is her signature. It is the color for Leukemia awareness. She is in the process of getting a memorial scholarship drawn up in her daughters name and when she has everything finalized I will post all of the information here on my blog so that my readers (feel free to share) can pledge their support. 
Also, we will be walking in “Light the Night Walk” for leukemia and lymphoma to support team Yelton (I have my beads in this jewelry store and the owner is a survivor)! We will also be walking in Adams memory. Please visit my page to pledge your support (fingers crossed) at:http://www.active.com/donate/ltnCincin/2499_steph1214 Thanks!!!!!!$$$$$
Now, on to other news! Lindsey and I also went to the Peabody estate that is being renovated in sections when they can raise money. It is a wonderful place and such history is abound. Portia, from the Gathering Place (i take classes there) had her wares (jewelry made from her beads) there. She won Best In Show for her booth and it was great. She is such a great and wonderful lady, and also I might add that she is such a multi tasker and Martha Stewart would be proud. As for me, I cannot understand anyone being able to do what she does and get little sleep. I will not go into all of it BUT you must know that we were all downstairs putting jewelry together and she jumps up and says “I will be back”, and she disappears, only to appear later with two big bowls of freshly made salsa! Are you kidding me? It was great salsa too I might add! 
Portia and her booth!!!
Later, Lindsey and Jan and of course myself (whenever there is food I am around) went to this fabulous place called Webers Grill and had a great dinner. They grill everything on the original charcoal weber grills. Yummmmmmy!!
Jan and I
I am not really going to say much about MOAB MAN but he is rather cool and Lindsey just loves him, I will wait for her to get her sight up and running and you might, just might see the return of (deep, drawn out voice) MOOOOOAAAAABBBB MAAAANNNN!!
Finally, last night my daughter went to the Jonas brothers concert and had wonderful seats! You really can hear the screaming girls from here, lol! This is Anna, Joey and part of Andrea’s face!!
Off to torch, beads to the Pleasantree on Friday! talk later!!
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