The Circle of Life.....

It's been one of those times in life where new chapters are started and others have finished. A couple of weeks ago on April 12th, my father-in-law passed at the age of 93. He had suffered with Parkinson's Disease since he was in his 50's. The past ten years were his worst and my mother-in-law cared for him right until the end. I came into the family eight years ago, so I did not have the pleasure of knowing Ed in his healthier years. Even with his illness, however, I got to know him as a kind quiet man. When he did have something to say, it almost always was sharing his quick wit and sense of humor. He will be missed.

And, just Friday, I was blessed with our 4th grandchild. Little Adelina (Addy) came into the world on April 28th weighing a healthy 8.96 lbs.. She is the first for my youngest child Theresa. Being part of her delivery was an experience that I will never forget.
She is precious.....

Welcome to the world, Addy!

So.... nothing about jewelry or beads today. I am staying home and am going to try to catch up and get back into my routine.


On a completely different note, I have posted the winner of the gorgeous pendant donated by our own Carol Dean Sharpe. Congratulations to Kathy Lindemer!!

Sorry for the delay in getting that up there......

MaryAnn