Friday, May 8, 2015

An Angel for my Angel and Giveaway Winner!


Today we went out to look for a basket. Our church is having a fair with a raffle, so I decided to share some of the winnings I have had over the years and make a quilter's gift basket. I also have books and an extra copy of a magazine, so putting together things like that and fabrics to go with the patterns. Now if I can only find a basket I like, most were the wrong shape and over priced junk.

I did find an angel though. She was sitting on the shelf with another that was not as nice and mine was on sale, it was meant to be. We are still waiting for the insurance and things to go through so we are waiting on a stone and I hate that there was nothing on her grave. I was looking at fake flowers and realized I could get fresh flowers and I love how she looks with the flowers, it just made me feel so much better, knowing she had something beautiful and an angel, watching over her.

The wonderful thing that happened today was, just as we got in the car, to go to the cematary, I looked up and there were two symmetrical angel wings over our house. 


I was looking at some old photos and found one of Danielle when she was little. Her great grandmother was celebrating her 100th birthday and when most kids avoid the elderly, Danielle was giving her hugs and helping her with the cards. In celebration of her compassion of others, I am sending out some cards and happy presents to a few friends who are going through a tough time themselves. I am not sure what I will do in the future, I am hoping to set up a work room for charity projects in her room and invite others to help, as well. For now, I am just being and following my heart when I can and getting the house cleaned out, so we can redo the room and basement.


And now for the winner of my giveaway. The winner is Jacqueline! Jacqueline, please email me with your choice of epattern from my ecrater site. Thank you all for playing along. I was trying to get a photo of the moon as it was rising through the trees, it was a beautiful orange red shade, but with the slow shutter speed, I got blurry photos. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, we will be spending Mother's day with my son and grandson.

15 comments:

marie said...

The angel is just perfect. It makes her grave not look so bare until the stone can be in place. Have a nice Mother's Day with your son and family and know your daughter is looking down and watching.

Allie said...

Oh Debbie that angel is beautiful, and it really was meant to be. I love her in the flowers. And seeing angel wings over your house....
I love the idea of a room to work on charity projects. Danielle would be proud. The pic of her with her great grandmother is adorable.
I'm sure Mother's Day will be terribly bittersweet, hon....I will pray for you.

Jacqueline said...

Whoo Hoo I am the lucky winner. Thank you so much.

Your angel is beautiful and so is your heart.

I would love to have yout fractur rooster.

Happy Mother's Day and my prayers are with you and your family.

acorn hollow said...

Your angel is just lovely. I prefer live flowers but sometimes it makes more sense to put fake if you can't take care of them daily.
Cathy

kelley said...

The angel in the flowers looks so right...so peaceful...

Patti said...

Such a lovely angel! I am sure that Mothers Day will be difficult. Know that we are still thinking of you and praying for you.

Merry Wind Farm said...

We had that odd red moon too! I wonder what causes it. Have a wonderful mother's day!
Melinda

Rugs and Pugs said...

Such a sweet angel for your departed angel.
Enjoy the time tomorrow with your son and grandson.
Hugs,
Lauren

Julie Fukuda said...

Love the angel among the flowers.

HomeSpunPrims said...

The angel and flowers look beautiful Debbie. I'm sure your lovely girl is watching over you. Such a sweet picture of her and her g grandma. I think of you every day and am keeping you all in my prayers. Big hugs, Lori

Kim said...

You were in my thoughts today. I know the day would be bittersweet. The angel is perfect

annie said...

That's a lovely angel and looks so good with the pretty flowers. The photo of the 2 of them is wonderful, that's a treasure!

Fiona said...

your angel and flowers are perfect and how wonderful to see the wings over your house...
Hugz

Jennie in GA said...

Sweet memories and activity.....may they ease the ache in your heart just a bit.

Anna said...

what a wonderful photo and memories to hold. I love how the flowers surround the angel. hugs to you as you embark on the year of firsts.