Jesse Gets a Hug...

My sister passed away from cancer last spring. She had fought very hard to be here for the birth of her son's first child. Sadly she wasn't here for the birth of Jesse in August.

My brother in law brought me some of her clothes in the summer. I am using what I can, but wanted to weave three Debbie memory rugs for him, and for my niece and nephew.

I finished two of the rugs on Sunday, just on time to deliver them to my niece and nephew in the city.

I got home yesterday to find this lovely photo in my inbox. Sweet baby Jesse sound asleep under the memory rug, getting a hug from his Grandma Debbie.

My Sister Debbie

Debbie

My sister Debbie passed away on May 2nd

after a three year battle with cancer.

I miss her.

I was going to write a lot about her,

but can't seem to do it.

She will live long in my heart.

A Little Raven

This little raven has been hanging around our yard for about a month. It no longer flies, it walks everywhere. It seems to be having some sort of respiratory distress, very noisy laboured breathing. It eats dog food and sometimes bread, and is drinking lots. I think it may have west nile. I am trying to keep it safe from predators. Poor little creature, nature can be so cruel.

up close and personal

its little head seems squished down, not much neck.

maybe it is just how ravens are

it is one of this years young

it seems very little.

Five minutes after I posted this, the young raven passed away in its sleep. It was in one of our compost bins. So sad. We will bury it tomorrow, so not to spread whatever illness it had.

Kinoje

Our beloved gentle giant, Kinoje left us on Friday evening.

With great sorrow and sadness he is being missed.

He will live long in our hearts and memories.

Quick Trip

Mark's Aunt Jean passed away two weeks ago, seven weeks after his dad passed away. She fought a long hard battle with lung cancer, but after her brother passed away she gave up her fight. We made a quick trip to the Island for her funeral.

These are the images from that trip.

a hint of colour, indicating the change of season

it has been a hard year. a huge loss of family and friends.

life keeps changing.

Family

One week ago, we received a phone call in the middle of the night. My father in law passed away unexpectedly.

Everyone in the family traveled to Manitoulin Island for his funeral. Such a sad visit to the Island and to camp. It still feels unreal to me.

all of the Campbell cousins!

I am so glad that everyone made it to the Island.

This Sad Life

I got home a few days ago, from a trip away. My sister and I traveled to southern Ontario for the funeral of my cousin, his wife and son. It has been a very sad couple of weeks.

Heading out of Toronto on a Greyhound bus... life is a blur..

Left behind are two young adults, young university students.

Life will be hard for them. There has been a trust fund set up. If anyone is interested in donating to it, for them, please contact me for info.

Red... Balls of Blue

Weird name for a pair of earrings maybe... it fit at the time.

My listing of the day....

...the day, deafening quiet here today. I miss Lu's funny breathing he developed from his tumors. The house was too quiet for my liking. I miss him so much.

red.... balls of blue

We heard this morning that an old family friend passed away yesterday. It feels like never ending sadness.

Littlebit aka Lu

I am really sad to write that we lost our beloved Lu this morning.

He fought a tough battle with cancer, he was a strong cat.

We will miss him dearly.

Littlebit

 (Lu, Bitty, Luce, Bub Bub, Bubby Joe, and countless others..)

1993 - 2008 

Sonja..........

I have not posted for a bit. Life keeps interrupting.

I lost a dear friend on Monday. Her death came unexpectedly, and has thrown us over the abyss. She was young, beautiful, intelligent and loved life! She had exquisite taste and had an eye for decorating. She strived for excellence. She was a much loved educator, and will be sadly missed by many. 

Our common bond was a passion for cooking, reading cookbooks, recipes....

Sonja I do hope you are at peace....

Her brother said to me...life carries on, and yes it does whether we are ready for it or not.

I posted this pretty pair of earrings in my Etsy shop this morning. They are made with a gorgeous vintage glass saucer shaped bead, blue and white speckled, paired with pretty pastel green matt frosted glass beads. Fun loving and full of life!!