Stopping by to say Hello and wish you all a wonderful Summer. It's hard to believe that we are already into the second week of July -- times is flying by. Our Summer has been okay, but we have not had the best of weather, which is sad, since it's such a short season. Today, it's lovely again, but we just had three days or cloudy, rains and unseasonably cool temps.
I also wanted to let you know that am currently SOLD OUT of the Large Size "Purplicious" packages, but I do have a limited supply of the Lavender and Amethyst available now on my "Purple Packages" page. I also have a few dies sets that I came across and realized that they had not been correctly stored with the matching stamps, which were previously sold. You can find the last few also now on the sale page at greatly reduced prices. As of today, ALL orders have been shipped and the vast majority have been delivered. Once I sell what I currently have left in stock, I'm going to be taking a break, as I need to totally organize what I have left to see how much more I want sell and/or plan to keep. I truly do HOPE to eventually feel better and slowly get back to creating, so I'm going to be sure to keep a good supply of my favorite things. I already regret selling some of my beloved things, but I am happy to know they will all be well-loved and used! Please enjoy and please know how much I value each and everyone who has made purchases for the last few months.
I also have some SUPER exciting and very HAPPY news to share -- I am going to be a "NANA" !! Woohoo! And, I am absolutely thrilled and could not be happier. If you know me, then you'll know that I've been hoping and waiting for a long time to have a Grandchild and it's been a dream that is not coming true for me. My son Alex, and his wife Acacia are expecting our first grand baby who is expected to arrive in early February! This is so special to me and now has me more determined than ever to fight hard to try and win my Cancer Battle.
Acacia is doing great and feeling pretty well, she's had some nausea and fatigue, as istypical, but overall is very happy and excited. She has already had her first OB Appointment and goes back this week for her second. We all realize it's very early, and I admit, I did not plan to tell everyone quite so soon, but am so happy that I could not help by share this wonderful news. She's also scheduled for her first ultrasound later this month and we are hoping at that time, they can find out if they'll be having a Boy or Girl. Having raised two sons, I would love to have a sweet little Girl in our lives, but ultimately we truly want a very healthy and happy baby.
Acacia sent me this special gift and I have it proudly displayed in my craft room - it touched my heart and she and Alex know how thrilled I am for them both. Her parents are equally as happy and they have two sweet little Grandsons, so they would also very quite happy with a Grand-daughter. Think PINK!!
As for me, I have been feeling okay and it was nice to have a six week treatment break, the very first one, since I was diagnosed, last March. It's hard to believe some days, that I've been in the battle for well over a year now and I continue to hope everyone for a cure. I'm due for my next round of CT Scans on Monday, and see my Oncologist on Tuesday for the results and for updated labs. I also have a follow up with my Pulmonary Surgeon on Thursday and expect to be started back on the Opdivo Infusion next week too.
I'm also delighted that Brian will be coming home for a visit in early August. I can't wait to see him and also hope that I can get back out to San Diego in the Fall. I have not been out there since February and after making five trips last year, I really miss it. I love it out there and always looks forward to visiting him, but just have not felt well enough to travel for the past few months.
So, as you can tell, I have lots of Happiness in my life right now and lots of wonderful things to look forward too, which is perfect for me. It gives me hope and encouragement and that extra push I sometimes need to keep on fighting.
Big Hugs to you all and my sincere thanks for all the kindness and support you have shared with me for the past 16 months. I still have a tough battle, but I'm now more determined than ever to beat this nasty illness so that I can spend lots of time loving my new Grand-baby!!!
9 comments:
now for sure you will make 'cause of that baby!! i have another friend with cancer and her first grandbaby is arriving in late october (also in the san diego area) and i know that has kept her fighting. and fantastic that you have sold so much. the package idea was a good one!!
Lisa,
First and foremost, what exciting news about that grandbaby!!!
I'd love to buy those dies that match my stamp set. Thanks so much for letting me know.
So, if you still have them, just send me an invoice.
Take care,
Sybrina
Congrats to you Lisa on the grand baby news! That is super exciting. It sounds like you are feeling at least a little better which is also good. I wanted to let you know I received my box and was thrilled even when I just picked it up and felt the weight. I knew it would be full of fun goodies and it was. You are so generous. Thanks so much!
Karen L K (Karen Kirkman in California).
Thanks everyone! We are thrilled as you can imagine! Oh, and I should mention that this baby will be the child of my youngest son. He and his wife, live only one town over, just a five minute drive - which is also wonderful. I think it would be really hard to have my grand-baby living across the country in San Diego, it's hard enough having Brian there and I miss him every day!
Sybrina -- Your invoice is on it's way - Thank you again! I'm happy the dies with now be with the stamps --- it's such an adorable set. One of the ones, I almost regret selling! LOL!!
Karen -- I am so pleased to know you loved your Goodie Box! I truly put a lot into every one and it makes me very happy to know that everybody who has purchased one has been very happy with them! I am feeling a bit better, but every day is different -- still taking each day as they come! :)
A big huge CONGRATULATIONS to your son and daughter in law. Very pleased your baby will be close by. I have to do with photos only. Just keep well. <3
Oh Lisa I'm over the moon for you!!!! God knew what He was doing when he gave us grandchildren! I have seven grandsons and 2 granddaughters w/2 sets of twins in there and am lucky enough to live in the same town as 5 of them.
I received my over box and as I was taking everything out to do a video you must know I was more than over joyed at my box I saw the special touches that you added just for me and I want you to know that it was not lost. Your Grandbaby is going to be the luckest little one to have you as It's grandma.
I was not sure if you had the dies to the Merry Cactus Christmas if so I will buy it.
Thanks again for all the special things you have had to give up. Bev
Ahhh, congrats on that new grandbaby!! Glad you are feeling ok, but I'm with you on time flying...I can't seem to keep up, and canning season is here now which means I for sure won't keep up with everything since I help my Mom do her canning cause she is getting to old to do it herself. I like to can...but Ugg...this year especially I'm having issues with getting everything done, so I may be seriously happy to have canning season over with, come mid fall! LOL Least the rate things are going. Hope you can make it back to California in the fall. :-))
Hi Lisa. I'm Angie and I just bought one of your packages after seeing one on YouTube. I want you to know that you're in my prayers. My niece (age 34) was diagnosed with advanced Ovarian cancer almost 5 years ago. She did well on Chemo and is still cancer-free, Thank God. One of my childhood friends had advanced breast cancer at age 28. She is now a grandmother, age 68. Please never give up! I know the process is horrible to go through, but it will save your life and you can go on to craft and do what you love in life. Also, your family and friends love you.
When I get my package I'll show it on you YouTube channel and endorse your page. Even if you have nothing left, I'll ask my subscribers to give you a hug (if you want, just send me a message on my YouTube channel, Meriscrapper13) Sending a big hug, Angie
Lisa...or should I just say NANA.....congratulations. This is the best news. There is nothing better than having your grandchild placed into your arms. You told us you will be only 5 mins away...lucky you. When my two were born in Hong Kong, I was here in the U.S. That really sucked for years. I did get to go to them often for a month at a time, but it's not enough. I had to create things to do so they'd remember me. Lots of care packages, doing crazy stuff with them, like popping popcorn with the lid off and letting them catch the kernels in a bowl...that was greasy fun, but their yaya(nanny) had to clean it up. Lots more fun stuff too. No problem them remembering me...they still talk about what we did together. They are 16 and 20 now and live here in the U.S. Finally. They were overseas all their lives. You keeping fighting to kick cancers butt, you've got a pink baby to help raise. I'm so happy you got GOOD NEWS for a change.
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