Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Another good month...

  I was so surprised when I popped in here to see that it's been a full month since my last post.  It's been busy month, but also a great month.  I've been feeling great and had my first "mini" chemo as I now call it, these preventative treatments.  I'm actually due for my second one and that will be tomorrow..time sure flies!!

   I've been back to card-making which I had MISSED so much...it's always been my form or relaxation and like a form of therapy for me.   I've also returned to my position on the a2z Scrapbooking Design Team, which I also love.  If you are a card-maker, then please join our latest challenge HERE, or if you love to shop for the latest and greatest from Hero Arts, then please visit our ETSY store.  I'm happy to share my Design Team Promo Code -- LISAH15 -- which will save you 15% on any and ALL orders of $25 and up (excluding shipping).  WOOHOO!

   On top of being back to creating, I'm also delighted to be part of brand new Dachshund Rescue, based here in Massachusetts.  It's called Paw Affection Dachshund Rescue and was created by my dear friend, Arleen Guyan, who was also Zeva's Foster-mom for the first 9 months of her life. She has worked in Rescue for many years and having her own, is perfect for her and all the Pups she and the Rescue will help.  You can find our website HERE and a link to our Facebook Page--hop on over to FB and LIKE us!  I attended my first dog event with the group earlier this month and had a blast.  I'll be off the another one, this weekend, called "Woofstock Dog Festival" and I'm very much looking forward to it.   I also have a little Etsy Store where I am selling wonderful "doggie" items to benefit the Rescue.  100% of the money raised goes directly to Paw Affection, please stop by and do some shopping anytime!!  I want to again thank my amazing "Daughter" Meghan who hand-crafted all the wonderful dog collars in my store.  Meghan is also the owner of "Fold Leather Company" and I adore her and am so proud of her amazing accomplishments this year!  Love you Meg!!

   And speaking of "kids", both of my boys (men) are doing awesome.  Brian is enjoying his very busy life in San Diego and I'm looking forward to our next trip out to see him, which will be for Thanksgiving.  Alex is also doing great and he and Acacia will be flying out to Cali with us so that we can all celebrate Thanksgiving together.  This will be the first time, he and Acacia have been to an Diego and we are looking forward to doing some of the fun things the city has to offer.  We hope to get to SeaWorld, the Zoo and also down to Seaport Village, where I Love to shop.  

   So that's about it for me!  As you can tell, I had a great month and have enjoyed feeling better.  I hope that each and every day I continue to remain cancer free and that in time, I'll be able to stop the Chemo and also slowly taper off more of the meds I have been taking for the last six months. Hopefully, I'll be off the blood-thinners next, which should be soon!

  Wishing you all a wonderful Fall...and hoping you are all well and enjoying LIFE!!  Never take even ONE day for granted, causerie we really do not know what tomorrow may bring!  Cherish every day, something I'm finally learning to do!

  Hugz and love you all and thanks for the continued support, prayers and LOVE....