Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Only 10 days left until Cards4Cancer Day

April 10th is just around the corner and I'm still collecting Cards4Cancer. I have 48 cards for kids and 49 for adults. Let's take it to over 100 -- and beyond!

Please take a few minutes to write a note to put a smile on the face of someone going through cancer treatments. That's all it takes: just a card and a few minutes to wish someone a good day.

What I'm grateful for today: This great weather!

The prodigal son returns in: 39 days

Monday, March 29, 2010

Hope and a Smile

Here's a video about Cards4Cancer day that was posted to the Livestrong website.



Please send your cards to me before April 10th.

What to write on your cards 
Guidelines for writing your cards 
Cards4Cancer Day video

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Adventures of Adam and Tara

On a recent trip to Tuscany...
Adam's caption: Put some pants on!
























What I'm grateful for today: Frances and Kent for their 'previously enjoyed' dresser which has found a new home in my guest room. It's amazing what happens when you speak up and say you are looking for something!

The prodigal son returns in: 42 days

This appeared in the Ottawa Citizen

Way to go, George!

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Chair-ity Cottage Dreams Online Auction

ONE-OF-A-KIND HAND-PAINTED MUSKOKA CHAIRS & PADDLES
Auction ends Sunday March 28th @ 7:00pm

Beautiful, funky and truly unique with free shipping within the GTA

The chairs and paddles are on display until Sunday March 28 @ 5:00pm at the Spring Cottage Life Show

All proceeds from the eBay auction will support Cottage Dreams, an organization that donates cottage time to people recovering from cancer treatments.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Coughing and Crashing

I finally saw my family doctor about the annoying cough I’ve had for months. I was worried that it was because of the cancer in my lungs but what shows up on my CT scans isn’t enough to cause the cough.

It turns out that I have a post-viral inflammation left over from the cold I had at Christmas and my doctor prescribed a puffer to try and get rid of it. I’ve been having these coughing/hacking fits and feel a bit like a leper, but he has reassured me that it is NOT contagious.

As I left the doctor’s office, it was sunny and I was feeling good about what he told me. And then this happened…

As I was driving out of the lot, a car backed out of a parking spot into my front right fender. The other woman’s car had more damage and she was pretty shaken up, but no one was hurt. We called the police and they said that, because both cars were drivable, we should go to the Greely police station to file a report.

I called my insurance and went for an estimate. It looks like there is about $2,400 damage to my car. I take it in on Wednesday and will be driving a rental for about 5 days.

State Farm insurance was really helpful and said I won’t have to pay the deductable because it wasn’t my fault. Several members of my family are also with State Farm and we’ve had nothing but good experiences when we’ve had to make a claim.

(Sorry if this sounds like a plug, but I think when you are happy with a service you should spread the word. I also spread the word when I'm not happy with a service or product e.g. Shark vacuum).

What I'm grateful for today: Quiet mornings when I can just ‘putter’.

The prodigal son returns in: 49 days

Saturday, March 20, 2010

FAITH - The Two-Legged Wonder Dog!

Here is a story about a dog that proves that amazing things are possible if you don't let life's challenges get in your way.