Update on: The greatest heartache, love, faith and a touch of pixie dust....

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The greatest heartache, love, faith, prayers and a touch of Pixie dust...

Sometimes, what we think should be easy in life...

just isn't

As Shelby and Pat awaited the birth of there little boy...

they were told that he could have problems...

the fact he was even coming into

into this world...

was a miracle.

His Due date was in Dec.

On Nov. 20th 2014

Shelby went into the hospital

for a check up...

Miracles happen when we least expect them too...

and this young couple, who had gone through so

much...was about to get one of these miracles...

As Shelby awaited her appointment

Her Placenta separated!

Had she not been IN the hospital...well

there may not be a post today...

But she WAS!

and they rushed her into delivery.

On Nov. 20th 2014 at only 34 weeks

URIJAH RAEGAN WHALEY

was born

at 4:34p.m.

weighing in at 5lbs 15oz

18 inches long!

He was in the NICU for 10 days!

As Shelby wrote : "I know that God and big sister

were watching out for us!"

Gosh how I love this picture! Is there anything

more precious then a baby fresh from above?!

Perfect and healthy in every way!!!

With Faith, Love, Prayers...and oh that dash of Pixie Dust...

These young parents once again...

hold a baby in there arms...after so much grief!

This pic was taken only 3 months before Raegan
passed away from her brain tumor.

The road through grief is never easy...
for Shelby after she lost her precious girl...
everywhere she looked were couples with Babies or lil ones
she felt empty..she was no longer a mom...
yet she was..the pain in her, and seeing other's
with children was profound and great...
I know God doesn't give us more then we can Handel
but sometimes it feels he pushes us!
I know without a doubt, he placed Shelby were she needed to be...
so that Urijah could make it...
safe and sound!

What a Thanksgiving blessing...what a Christmas Miracle!

Urijah with his Grandpa...this Miracle
was for everyone. For so many family members grieved
the loss of Precious Raegan...

Sweet Sweet baby boy. Do you realize how loved you are!
Do you realize what a blessing you are!
Do you realize your a precious miracle
from above!

loved, loved loved..and always always now...
you will have a big sister, with Angel wing's
watching over you!

Refurbishing my life, my soul..as I refurbish one piece of furniture at a time...

Life's journey, has brought many changes these

past few months...

I was much like this dresser...I worked! I functioned,

Yet there was no beauty left, there was no joy,

there was no 'soul moments', when we fly free with

utter delight.

For over 22 years, I followed that still small voice,

I worked on my marriage with all I had.

over and over I tried everything the still small

voice told me, such as, 'love him more, be patient,

never get angry back, be kind, share what you feel,

and at one point I even thought we had a miracle...

wasn't I deserving of one? :).....

yet things went back to how they always were...

this time, the pain, and awareness came to a conclusion...

I didn't know what else to do...

I had loved unconditionally, I had forgiven,

I had so much excitement and fell in love again...

only to be put in my place, all communication ignored...

I became numb...I would stay...after all

that is what I am good at doing? I care so much for the human

being...others. Always putting them before myself...

I became numb and in that numbness

was a sadness like I had never known...

  

A sadness because I do believe in love!

kindness, respect, to honor and cherish...

a sadness because I was a shell of who I am suppose to be...

and then...then that still small voice spoke...

and gifts were put into my life...

I call them 'God' moments

as I became aware, I count too!

I am important, I have a right to be happy here...

and the only one that could make that happen

was me!  If I didn't put myself first...

who would?

my health was being affected...because

when we are sad, stressed..we cause damage to

our health....

And a beauty grew inside me...

that as much as I loved the human being I have been married too...

I was of equal importance!

I am so sensitive, so peaceful, so quiet and in wonder

at the beauty in this world..and all of Gods creation's

and I was living with someone who was opposite...

perhaps we were just very unevenly yoked?!!!

Sometimes, a journey comes to a end...because God can only

work with each of you separately...

because together was not healthy anymore.

(yes, this is a delicate subject and I am choosing my words

as wisely as I can..and yet still share)

I am starting all over again...as if I was 20...

working at minimum wage...with My booth on the side...

and yet...

I am changing, growing..I feel a peace and tranquility I have yearned for...

I know without a doubt...the Lord has me in his hands...

I am excited about the 'possibilities' in my future. Dreams that can come

a reality!

I am slowly, one step at a time..becoming the best of me, 

once again...and when we are the best of ourselves...

God can work with us, much better! isn't joy in someone the

most attractive of all traits? joy and love and that spiritual

something!!!

I am aiming high..to be all the lord ever intended me to be!

This is truly the hardest thing I have ever done... it goes against what my norm

has been... and I am a person who never wants to cause someone else any pain.

and yet, I know this is what the Lord wants from me...

I ask for continued prayers...and prayers for the man I

was married to all these years. For I still care, still love him for the person

he has been and still pray for the lord to be there for him.

I know, without a doubt..I am going to be more then fine!

I have cherished friends and people who

know me! I have a peace and excitement I have not known in many many

years...

and I am following that still small voice...

the Lord has this...he so has this!

I am becoming and un-becoming (words from Vicky Westra's blog)

and it is the perfect place for me!

I am refurbishing my life and my soul...

because no one else could do it...

but me! 

God's Will

Sometimes, I am surprised by

the songs I have never heard...

this morning I stumbled across this one...

May it touch your heart...

and yes, it will bring a tear...

but more so...

it simply is beautiful....

Have a wonderful day!

Mary did you know...

Christmas..is arriving soon...

and in these precious 

moment's before...

I contemplate and search

for the peace of this season...

I wanted to share a song,

 that I have loved and fills my soul...

like refilling a empty cup

full of water again.

May it also bring peace to your soul.

May your Sunday be beautiful

in every way!

A Little Vintage Christmas...Booth

For over a year now,

I have been aiming for a Booth, in our small town

'Silver Fox Antique Store'

Even tho the town is small,

this place has a sound reputation

so people come from the city, to shop!

3 weeks ago, a smaller space became available.

some bigger spaces had come and gone...

but finally, I was at a place were I thought

I could be ready in 3 weeks.

Yesterday, I set up my booth.

and YES I call it 

'L'ame de la vie'

(The beautiful Soul of life)

because I love taking something old...

and making it new again...

and old pieces, have such a cozy wonderful feel...

the feel of a different Era..when life seemed...well

Simpler.

The Vintage wreath was so fun to create.

The lil Vintage deer, was not in perfect condition,

but he won me over!

I used Vintage lace, and a 1920's scarf is tied at the bottom.

also vintage balls and ornaments.

Pine cones and Vintage Christmas cards.

just looking at it...takes me back.

My big pieces are a Gun cabinet and a girls desk set!

and I made signs...I love love the big mantel sign

'True love was Born in a Stable'

The lil desk, was  roll top, without a roll top

below is the before pic

As I work on a piece..thing's sometimes change,

and I embellish more then I originally thought I would.

I made a built in chalk board, and added a lil valance.

The chair is wonderful in that it was all rounded and curved wood.

I added a Vintage chenille seat.

I know my grand daughters fell in love with this set.

I wonder at the girl, who will one day use it.

The gun Cabinet needed some work...

Silly me forgot to take a before pic...

so this is a pic, in the process off :)

And here is is after

 this Gun cabinet also has lighting in it :)

As I was moving thing's in, the owner and another lady, kept saying

'Peggy, are you sure that is going to fit'

YES, if there is  will there is a way!

I fell in love with the Yellow standing Vintage lamp...I painted

the stand Yellow to match the shade.

I think it will make a wonderful

colorful, accent piece in the perfect spot!

Some of the smaller goodies in my Booth.

I had allot of fun...making this lamp

RED...

I wanted all colors...so thing's 

could go with all decors...

 A little Yellow vintage shelf, is tucked away behind the lamp

It is not a big space, But I think

we popped the color

into this area. Don't you agree?

and it's a Start!

How is your Christmas decorating, gift making and buying going?

can I be honest? really honest?

I have not bought or made one thing,

 for my huge family...nothing, nada...

OH MY!

I best get on all that....very soon!

thanks for stopping by!