The verdict is in.....

We got the news we have been waiting on. My grandson will go back for his next open heart surgery....NEXT WEEK. He goes in on the 15th for a heart catheterization and then on the 17th for open heart surgery. I'm asking for all prayers to go up for my grandson and his mommy and daddy, and for me. This will be hard because we won't get to hold him for several days. I pray that everything goes smoothly and they are home before we know it. Here is a picture at his last cardiologist visit.



He weighs 16 pounds now, which is great. He is healthy other than the problem with his heart. This will be the second procedure needed for his problem. His last surgery will be when he is 1 1/2 years old to 2 years old.

Just a little eye candy for your viewing pleasure.







Thanks in advance for all your prayers. All I can say is God is good all the time!!!

I'll update later, Debbie

It's Party Time!!

Hi Everyone! It's been awhile since I have been able to post. But I knew I was ready for this party. ROOSTERS.....Love them. So, I'm joining the party with everyone else with our great host Barb at Bella Vista. Go over to her site and check out all the rooster lovers. Here's a few of mine.



My first two pictures, I'm really proud of. I'll have to add these to a thrifty find post later. Found these Gibson Royal Rooster set at Goodwill for $12.00. I looked them up on line and 1 plate is $6.99. Love these.




This one reminds me of the heaters my grandmother had when I was growing up, I bought this at a yard sale. Just couldn't pass it up.


This was my very first rooster. My mom bought this for me, and I've been hooked every since.


The lamp is from my sweet husband.


Just a few more pics of some of my roosters.....enjoy!




























I hope you enjoyed the tour of some of my roosters. They just seem to keep multiplying.

Be sure and check out the party at Barb's.

Have a great day! Debbie

PLEASE PRAY!!!!!!

My heart is so heavy for this precious little boy. Please, everyone pray for him. Click on his button if you are unfamiliar with whats going on. His parents are trusting God, but they are weary also. Pray!!!!

Thanks, Debbie

Happy Birthday to Me

Today is my birthday. Happy birthday to me. I love to get things for my home at any occasion. I have been looking for a cloche forever. They are hard to find around here.

I was in one of my little shops that I love to browse in and came across these. Just the cloche. I bought the plate from GW for .99 and it fit perfectly with the cloche. But what is better than one of these.......


Two of these.....ha.....you had to buy the pair. These are from my husband and bestest friend.



This is a close up of the plate...it is a huge plate, about 13" in diameter. The cloches are large too. I just love them.



I've also been seeing these large jars around blogland using a coffee cup for the scoop. I just love, love this look. My youngest gave me this for my birthday. I already had the cup. My kids think I'm so funny, but they indulge me anyway.



I received some money for my birthday too, so I'll have to go shopping soon to see what else I can find.

So this is Happy Birthday to me!!

Debbie

Isn't He Adorable

Got a little milk drool there, but he is adorable. My grandson is doing wonderful...he now weighs 11 lbs and 7 ozs. He is now 4 1/2 months old. He is such a JOY and I don't know what I ever did without him. Mommy and daddy took him to his cardiologist today, found out he will probably go back to Birminham in September for his next surgery.

Since he's been home from the first seven weeks of his life being at Birmingham, I tried not to think about him going back for the next surgery, but it's sorta hitting me in the face. I know my Lord is with us through all of this difficult time. I know that he will be back home again. I know the doctor's say that everything is routine and has been done many, many times. But not on my grandson, and the fact that I have loved on him as many times during the day as I want and able to hold him and feed him. This will be very hard to see him lay there again, with a ventilator, having open heart surgery again, probably swelling again. I could go on and on. I'm sorry that this sounds so down, but I'm really dreading this time.

I'm asking everyone to please start praying for Nathan now, that everything goes smoothly, that we are not there for seven weeks this time, only a couple of weeks. Pray for my daughter and son-in-law, that they can stand strong during this time. But most of all, that we remember who is in control of everything that goes on with Nathan, and that we give it all to him to take care of.

Nathan is doing wonderful at this time, and we knew there would be another surgery. We expected this to come. To look at him and spend time with him, you would never know that there is a problem with his heart.

The main purpose of this surgery is to put another shunt in to bypass the 4th ventricle since it is still not wanting to work. It still could start working along with the pulmonary valve starting to grow, but we may not see that till he's 3 or 4. I'm just so glad we have come a long way in technology that they can do things like this to keep is heart pumping the way it should.

Just another little pic to leave with you. Like I said before....Isn't He ADORABLE!!!



Debbie (Granny)

Finds and changes

It's that time again for everyone to show their thrifty finds. Be sure and join the party at Rhoda's Southern Hospitality to see all these thrifty finds. I'll also be participating in Susan's at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday.

I am so excited about this find. I have been looking for a rug for under my dining room table for a while. I really am a frugal shopper, I try not to pay full price for anything unless I absolutely have to....so when I found this rug at a yard sale Saturday, I was estatic. The rug is 9 x 11 and fits perfectly under my table and the colors are perfect. And the best part.....it was only $20.00. Of course no camera can make anything look exactly how beautiful it is, at least my camera doesn't, but here it is.



Do you see the little pears in the rug, love it.
Well, that's my thrifty find for the week, but I think its a good one.

Now, this is a thrifty find I found a couple of weeks ago and transformed it a little.


I think the difference speaks for itself.

Be sure and check out these ladies parties today and be inspired.

Debbie

Thrifty Finds

It's that time again for showing your thrifty finds. I love thrifting and yard sales and the whole adventure of finding something you didn't even know you wanted until you found it. Rhoda is hosting this party at Southern Hospitality, be sure and check everyone out there.

I found several things that I changed up a little to make it what I wanted. This first one is for cheese, but I made it into a small cake plate with dome lid.


I found this piece for .39 and glued it to the bottom. I think it held tea lights.


Bowl and plate turned into......


Plate pedestal


I have been looking for a gravy bowl that was large enough and just the right look to use at Thanksgiving. I found it for $3.00. I love it.



I remember seeing this collection a while back, I don't think they sell it anymore.


All these frames were new at $2.00 a piece. I'll use these in my hallway, I'll show that later.


A boppy for my grandbaby. These are $40. and $50. It looked new, in very good condition. Freshened it up...not bad for $3.00.


And last, fall is my favorite time of the year, this is a rather large pumpkin and I love these colors.....$2.00


Thats all for this week. Hope you enjoyed. Don't forget to visit Rhoda and check out all the great finds. Thanks Rhoda for hosting this event. I love seeing all the finds.

Debbie