Hi There | Stampin’ Up!

Hi There | Stampin’ Up!

Hi there stampin’ friends.  

I’ll talk about my card in just a bit.  First a little update. 

I’ve been completely off the charts sporadic lately and thought I would give you an update.  

First, the puppy!  Oh Brin.  She is like having a newborn in the house.  We are totally in love with her and giving her extra special attention as she has been a bit ill.  Nothing that medicine can’t cure.  We took her to the vet days after rescuing her and low and behold our sweet doggie has mange and hook worms.  <insert scared face!>

The vet was awesome and told us that these were both pretty normal for where she came from and once treated our doggie would be fine.  We’ve started her on her medicine and already can see a little difference in how she acts.  She was pretty pitiful.  The mange I can totally handle which thank God is the kind that humans cannot contract.  

The hook worm… oh geez.  Who knew this nurse could be grossed out in a Mississippi second? 

Alexis was playing with Brin the other night when she ran in with a horrified face… “Mom!  Come quick.  There is a worm coming out of Brin where it shouldn’t be!”  Me: “Alexis, where is the worm?”  Alexis: “I don’t know.  It fell.”  Me: WHAT???????

Needless to say at 11pm at night I was vacuuming the house from top to bottom.  I was in a panic.  Not kidding.  Actually, it was a true southern Hissy Fit.  

I’m happy to report that we think we are done with the hook worms but she is still on medication and I am vigilant about her getting it.  

Overall this dog is the sweetest ever.  We attend puppy training on Monday’s and because she is a hound she is not really interested.  She is more concerned about everything in the pet store.  She sniffs everything.  

We are planning on working with a private trainer as I want Russ to be able to walk her without her taking Russ for a tumble.  The other day she took off with me and it looked like Brin was flying a kite with ME as the kite.  What a sight.  I can only imagine what our neighbors think.  

In other news…  the Navy has now started the process of looking to see if Russ can continue with his Navy career or will they make him retire.  Russ would like to continue his orders here in Pensacola for the next two years and then retire.  I am praying that the Navy will feel the same way.  Will you say a little prayer for us? 

Seeing the Navy neurologist sparked a bit of a bummer moment for Russ.  He has done so well with his therapy and come so far.  The neurologist told him that only 2% live after having a stroke like his.  The one thing he said to Russ that was a slap in the face – You will not fully recover. <insert MAD face!>

While I realize this MD was doing his job and he is a Doctor, who really knows what his recovery will be? You can speculate but saying that really made me angry and Russ very down.  

So… I had to have a pep talk with Russ.  We do NOT let other people define who we are.  No Sir!  We define who we are.  Nor will we let this man DEFEAT his progress.  It’s been 9 months.  Each day we see more and more progress.  It’s small, but it’s progress.  He is determined and I will support that determination.  

Meanwhile, I continue to remind Russ how amazing he is and how far he has come.  He is a miracle.  

There you have the main update of what is going on here.  Kids are great in school.  Loving it.  After school activities are starting back up again.  They are busy busy.  Me, I’m just a taxi.  A happy taxi.  

If you lasted this long I  hope you can stay a minute longer for my card.  

I love embossing powder.  There is something magical about watching that powder melt after stamping it.  

I used the Word Bubble framelits and loved stitching a few of them on.  These were literally a QUICK stitch.  Totally random places as well.  

I added a few stars and sequins and then my greeting… “Hey!”  I love the Hi There stamp set for the great fonts used.  

I also used my new Stapler from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  Oh I love this little stapler. They are tiny staples and so so fun!!  

You can see all the products I used in the links below.  

Thanks for listening and have a SUPER great Labor Day weekend.  

XOXOXO

Product List

Hi There Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134216]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [120953]	Tangelo Twist 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [133677]	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [131297]
Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [100730]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Word Bubbles Framelits Dies [132968]	2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment [133631]
Natural 5/8″ Chevron Ribbon [132982]	Venetian Crochet Trim [134581]	Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch [119275]	Calypso Coral Stampin’ Emboss Powder [133752]
Heat Tool [129053]	Calypso Coral 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon [130018]	Gold Sequin Trim [132983]	Handheld Stapler [135850]
Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack [133787]