Cautiously optimistic

I just received an email from The Designer's aunt asking if I had heard anything about an experimental surgery being done in Detroit. It is a nerve-rerouting surgery for children with Spina Bifida. Seven children from around the country have gained bladder control back compliments of this surgery.

Do you know what that means? Do you? AGGHHHH!!!!!! I am so stinkin' excited because that means that there is something out there for us to explore for Lil Bug. She might not have to be catheterized every 4 hours for the rest of her life. Oh my goodness! OH. MY. GOODNESS.

Yes, I know that this doesn't automatically mean Lil Bug is a candidate, but this does mean that so far 7 other children are experiencing a whole new life thanks to this surgery and it means that Lil Bug might benefit too.

I emailed the coordinator of the study asking for details. I hope she responds sometime next week. Until then, I will pray that if this is Gods will, something will happen so that Lil Bug will benefit from this as well.

Well, that explains it!

Lil Princess has been sick with a nasty cold for over a week. Instead of getting better, it has gotten worse. I have been worried for her over the past couple of days because she is coughing up lots of phlegm and rattling a lot.

I finally decided enough was enough and brought her into the medi center tonight (Sunday night). He said her lungs were clear (YAY!) but that she has a massive double ear infection.

1 hour and 3 Rx's later, we left. Hopefully we will turn the corner now.

Yay, my first Etsy sale!!!

I have made several carriers and sold them to people I know or friends of people I know, etc., but today was my first "real" sale to someone I don't know. Since this person is fairly local (maybe 20 mins away) I am thinking it might be someone whom I handed a card to in the mall one day. But, maybe not. Who knows. Regardless, I sold a carrier on Etsy and that is exciting.

I have a craft show in two weeks. I need to get sewing. I have a few completed carriers that I haven't sold yet, but I need more than a few...I need a lot because I want to prepare for success! :)

Thanks for sharing my moment of joy with me. Good night.

AAAGGGHHH!!!

I really want to scream right now. But, what is the point? At best, I might let go of a little bit of tension I have built up. At worst, I will lose my voice. So, I will just keep quiet and pray (and blog a little, I suppose).

Sorry, this is going to be a boring post. I don't really have a lot to share publically. It really boils down to the fact that a couple of people that I care about are making some really bad choices and there is not one darn thing I can do about it. NOT. ONE.

I know that one of the individuals is hurting inside. I mean a deep, raw hurt. This individual has had a miserable past and as a result, she is making choices that are going to lead to a miserable future if she even has a future at all.

I am scared for her. I am scared that her choices now are going to take her away from me prematurely. I am sad.

The other person that I am referring to in this post also has had a rough past. Contratry to the first person I referenced, this person appears to be making some good choices at this exact moment. I hope it lasts, but regretably I expect it won't. Is that fair to expect someone to fail? No, it really isn't. But even so, my fear is real. I don't want this person to fail for many, many reasons. Sadly, most of them are selfish reasons though.

That's all I can say. Please pray for them. God knows who they are, so don't worry about names or initials or anything like that...just pray, k?

Thanks.

1-800-GOOG-411

Have you heard about this? You can call 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-4664-411) and they will connect you to a local business for FREE. I think the regular 411 is a couple bucks a call, but this is FREE.

Oh, and if you have a phone with internet, they will send you a map of the area too! Gotta love GOOGLE.

In case you don't believe me, look here: http://www.google.com/goog411/index.html

(Nope, I wasn't paid to post this. Just excited to find something for free and wanted to share!)

Ah, it is FINALLY up and running

I have been talking about setting up this silly old Etsy store for some time and I finally got around to doing it today. You can go directly to www.luckybugboutique.etsy.com to see my goodies. Also, I have included a gallery (to the left) of some of the items I currently have listed. If you click on an item, it will take you there as well.

Be honest, tell me what you think! I would love to hear suggestions for fabric choices.

If you are interested in making a purchase I would love to make a carrier especially for a little bundle of love in your life.

Change of pace (and pics of my carriers)

I have changed things up a little around here. Now that spring has FINALLY sprung, I have been spending much less time on the computer. As a result, I am not IMing much, reading blogs much, and obviously not posting much either.

I have been outside enjoying walks, working in the yard and playing with the girls. I have also been sewing a lot. I am trying to get things up and running for my Etsy store. I haven't posted anything in there yet, but here are a few of my amature photos I have taken of the carriers I am selling. I have already sold a few just by word of mouth. I plan to be in a few arts and craft sales coming up in the next few weeks. I also plan to get Etsy running soon...it is taking longer than I anticipated.

I am guessing few are still checking in on my blog these days. I can't really blame you since there isn't anything to read. I will try to think of some good stuff to share, I promise. :)