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A Veil of Snow

Every year, for four years, I feel myself walking up a new spiritual path to celebrate another happening of my life. With the tiny hands of my adopted granddaughters- Kayla and Kylie, held tight in the creases of my palms, I pass through a veil of snow, the white powdery stuff, that hides the scars … Continue reading →

Golden Moments

These are the ‘Golden’ moments I cherish the most- My adopted granddaughter Kayla and my husband, Grandpa Joe, and Kayla hugging.

Double Life from Ashland

Visiting my good friend, Alice Savage Gardner, at the Olive Garden in Eugene, on our way to Ashland, and were treated to lunch by Alice. Joe, my husband, and I watched ‘Guys and Dolls’ our second night in Ashland and met the main actor, Nathan, of ‘Guys and Dolls’ while attending my great niece’s soccer game. On … Continue reading →

70th Birthday Celebration

Throwing a 70th birthday celebration for my husband, Joe, with my stepdaughter Becky. This is my husband Joe’s graduation picture. He has been my right arm and main stay for over 30 years.  

Grandparents Day- CNA Perspective

In my early thirties, I wanted to help patients with cancer, physical disabilities, and stress related diseases. I became a certified nurse’s aide and for two decades I worked in nursing convalescent homes and private homes in Roseburg and Portland, Oregon. I walked patients, fed patients, bathed them and took care of their special needs … Continue reading →

Fireworks at Oak’s Park

We celebrated Kayla, my adopted granddaughter’s 6th birthday on the Fourth of July with her sister, Kylie, and their Aunt Lisa. The celebration took place at Hood River Bowl in Gresham, Oregon. This is Kayla blowing out her birthday candles on her birthday cake in the shape of a bowling ball. Kayla loves to bowl. … Continue reading →

Princess Warrior

Hi! I’m so happy to announce that I just gave an IOOV speech to the Agency Reach CDC and had a great time. This is my latest oil painting I did of me called ‘Princess Warrior.’ Everyone of us has bravery and courage in one way or another. The worst is over, and there are always … Continue reading →