Defining me

Marianne -- [noun]: A person who falls into an outhouse and dies 'How" will you be defined in the dictionary?' at QuizGalaxy.com

I found this on Stephanie's blog and I had to see how I'd be defined, too...hehe. I've always dreaded falling into an outhouse and now I know why. I tell ya...I'm going to "hold it" now until I find a proper toilet ;o)

I've been discovering the joys of Flickr. Now that I know how to check comments and such it's so much more fun (thanks Rebecca!). That's where I found Stephanie's blog, too ::waving::

So now...I've discovered I'm not just typing words that no one will ever read! How exciting. I'm expecting to see some comments now people!!! Please! Hehe.

I've been busy learning embroidery again. Fun! I'm really enjoying it...and since I don't want to blog without pictures I'll leave you with the little birdy I did for a swap that started it all....

My partner got it the other day and she likes it...she really likes it!!! Yay!

Until next time....

Marianne (who is now avoiding those dreaded outhouses!)

I'll miss him

It's been a roller-coaster of a year so far. My dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer on New Year's Eve and had various other things all go wrong with him in the days that followed. After what seemed to him like too long to wait he finally went to be with the Lord on February 11th at about 4:30 am. I was happy to be there and, although I was asleep, he seemed to wake me up when he "left". It was so peaceful and even now I have a hard time feeling really upset or sad. He was SO ready to go...I know now he must be unbelievably happy! I do feel bad for my mom though. They loved each other so and were together all the time. It will be hard for her, I know.

The funeral service was very nice and I was even able to see one of my brothers that I hadn't seen in over 9 years! My dad was truly loved by so many and will be sorely missed! I love you daddy!

He was such a hard-working, fun-loving, wonderful guy!