Treasured Keepsakes

I do hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas with family and friends.  Often this is something taken for granted, until the day when someone cannot be there.  Today I'm showing you some of my late husband's carvings..... Santa ornaments which he carved and I painted a number of years ago.  I treasured these, but this year I gave them a new home....one to each of my daughters.  Something special from their Dad.

Hugs to all!  Wishing you the best in the new year.

Well I'm back.....kind of...

Just a short note to let you know why I haven't posted for a while.  For the past year, my dear husband fought his courageous battle against cancer.  He was a real trooper and tried his hardest, but it wasn't meant to be.  He passed away August 31st, after two weeks spent in hospital, with me by his side.  Thankfully he is now at peace and all his suffering is over.  My heart goes out to everyone who has had to deal with this dreadful disease, it takes so much from all of us.

Bruce was so supportive of my crafting ventures, always interested in what I was making.  I promised him I would continue, and I'll actually be posting a card tomorrow, though it was made up prior.  For today, I thought I would showcase some of his work.  He was a wonderful wood carver, using a technique called Chip Carving, and he too liked to enter his work in competition....winning many ribbons and awards.

Although, he was taken from me far too early, I was truly blessed to share 43 years with this wonderful man.  He leaves me with three lovely daughters and four beautiful grandchildren...and many wonderful memories.  Now, go give your loved ones a big hug.

Thanks for visiting.