Happy Fall Friends - sorry to be so long checking in BUT...
you know - family has to come first. About 3 weeks ago my sweet Mamaw, Cleo, had a heart attack. She is still struggling to recover. Sadly, my precious Papaw is lost without her and their normal routine. I just don't know which is worse - physical or mental illness - it has been heartbreaking. See, I'm 40 - and absolutely blessed beyond measure to still have all 4 of my incredible grandparents - I realize that is almost unheard of. I knew the day would come when their health would start to fail them - but even though I've tried to prepare myself - it still isn't easy. I'm gonna keep on hanging on to them and loving them as long as I can and pray for their peace of mind and healing each and every day.
This picture was taken mid-August. Pretty fine looking couple for 87 and 82 - don't ya think. They have been together 67 years.
In the very few days that I have been home lately - I did manage to do a lil' decorating for fall. Y'all have seen me talk about my mantle in the kitchen - well it's a good place for some seasonal sprucing up.
A lil' wheat tied with orange burlap ribbon...
Some white stoneware, grapevine balls, leaves and some "baby boo" mini pumpkins...
A fall "yo-yo" tea towel that was a gift from my sweet Mamaw - there is no tellin' how many of these she has made over the years...
A "Fall" banner made out of some scrap drop cloth I had laying around...
Still loving my burlap wreath from my dear friend, Linda...
Some pillows on the bench, a long island cheese pumpkin and a simple "Give Thanks" sign to finish it off.
I will be sharing an old cabinet redo with you next.
During this change of season - I'm realizing just how much the lives of the people I love are changing. Makes me just want to hold on to every second.
