Favorite Things

Hello dear friends. It's taken me awhile to get a post up today because of some sadness I'm experiencing today. (But this is real life, right) One of my husband's dear friends is dying of cancer and she is in a lot of pain. He went to visit her this morning for what may be the last time. And I had a doctor's appointment yesterday where I was pretty convinced that I was pregnant but the tests turned out to be negative. (Although I didn't even know that I wanted to have a child). But its amazing what thinking you might be bringing new life into the world can do for your heart and soul. So after sleeping in today I took a few shots of some of my favorite things. Because there is power in beauty. This was my morning tea and a wooden box purse by Enid Collins (Collins of Texas) that my sister gave me for my birthday. Can you tell I love flowers? Along with prayer, they bring me joy and peace everytime. Thanks for letting me share with you...

How are you doing today?

images: me

Comments

[Down and Out Chic]

i'm so sorry to hear about your husband's friend. watching someone suffer is always difficult. i'm sending warm thoughts your way.

p.s. that first photo is gorgeous.

[Monica C]

Sorry to hear about your husbands friend. Love your blog.

[maisy]

*hugs you*

i hope your friend's docs can help manage her pain better. xx

beautiful images; i especially love the fabric in the background of your tea :)

[Heather]

thank you maisy, d&oc, and monica..! your thoughts are so kind and bring us peace. the fabric in the first image is vintage barkcloth turned into a pillow that i found on etsy.

thanks again! hugs to you!

[Brigitte]

Oh, what a day. I'm so sorry that you're going through this. Sending much love you you.

[Kat]

Hi heather
I know it can be difficult knowing how best to share sad news on blogs so I just wanted to say I respect your doing so. I think it can help to express our feelings with one another.
Coping with illness or with a friend being very ill is such a tough thing. Within the experience you can gain a deeper perspective on life and relationships. And what's important can become clearer -like sparklingly clear sometimes.
With peacefulness, kat x

[lisa h.]

I'm sorry to hear about your friend's illness. Last visits are so hard.

[Twiggs]

Hello dear! I'm so sorry to hear what you're going through right now... hard moments indeed. I've been surrounded with cancer news, but fortunately none of those were in my family. I always think of my parents when I hear bad news... and I wish for them to stay healthy and independent enjoying their lives!

You'll also see that after these stormy moments, there is always sunny moments as well... so keep your head up and heart open to good things! They will come!
Hugs,
Twiggs

[Stephanie Ryan]

so hard....life. The bringing in and letting go. I am glad the change of energy flow in your space brought you happiness. hugs.

[Heather]

thank you all again! it really helps put life into perspective. my husband had a life threatening illness at one point in his life and he always encourages me to live each day to the fullest. i often thought that sounded cliche but now i feel the reality and want to be encouraged to not waste another second.

[Holly]

Heather Feather, praying for you and Robert and your friend. Sorry about the sad times. Sounds like some soul searching for you lately too, and will also pray that God leads you both along the perfect path for you, as He always does.
Love you much.

[Rhiannon]

Sorry to hear that you are going through these sad things but glad that you found ways to deal with it too. Best wishes,

[Betty Jo]

So sorry to hear of the sadness. I hope today is a beautiful day for you. I lost my husband eighteen months ago. We would have been married for forty years the following month. I still have days I think I won't make it through. Prayer and flowers (especially photographing flowers) has kept me sane. I understand.

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just now reading - hope today has been a better day for you. may God pour out blessings on you and your husband. you are always a wonderful encourager for me, and i pray for your encouragement through all of this.

[Charlotta]

I am so sorry to hear about the sad news about your pregnancy and your husband's friend. Challenging times indeed, and I hope that you can lean on each other for support. I hope you have a relaxing and nurturing weekend ahead and that the sun shines on you.

All my love and support for both of you.

x Charlotta

[Janine]

Oh Heather, I am so sorry for your sadness. Life can be so disappointing at the best of times:( But there is power in beauty, and especially in the flowers that you love so much... they remind us of how fleeting this wonderful life is, and thus encourage us to seize this day. Sending you lots of sunny thoughts, keep smiling.