Most of the newsletter this month I broke it down in pieces on the site so you all could read it easier & be able to participate in the monthly sales! 
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My poppy & me

     It’s been a little while since the last newsletter.  I must apologize for that.  My life outside of Whimseys has been crazy.  I don’t know how many of you know but I also have another job besides my jewelry & it’s been keeping me extremely busy lately.  In August my handsome little son was diagnosed with Asthma so he has kept me busy with doctor appointments & asthma attacks!  Which has extremely sucked! Definitely makes a momma feel helpless when she can only do so much to help her child. 

     Then in October, my wonderful poppy (grandpa) was recently diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer.  He is the greatest man I’ve ever known. Right now we are in the waiting game of what can be done. He has always been the stronger, silent, rustic, kind of man that you never really knew where you stood with him.  I on the other hand knew that he was just a big teddy bear & being around him always brought a smile to my face.  He always intrigued me with his love of his deer farm, hunting, working outside, & how he could fix anything.  He was always someone that never had to say how he felt you just knew from his prescense.  I love spending time with him, talking to him, listening to his stories, & doing his secretarial work from time to time.  So right now I just pray everyday for him & tell the Lord thank you for blessing me with the most wonderful poppy a girl could ever ask for!  I am proud to say I come from a wonderful family that is full of amazing people. He was the start of my amazing family & I can only pray that everyone is as blessed as I am to know such a magnificent man!  So with that I love ya Poppy!

       So, as you all can see LIFE has been happening in the Whimseys house.  Even through all those dark waters that have waved.  I am so thankful to have such an amazing family who supports & loves me no matter what. They are all such great people. Each & everyone of them have such amazing talents that inspire me everyday! So in honor of Thanksgiving  to show them how thankful I am for them.  I’m gonna give them a special shout out!!  (So if I bore you all I’m sorry.  I’ve learned in the last year you have to make time to let those around you know how much they mean .  We all should read that chapter in the book of Life.) 

    My hubby - you are the light at the end of my tunnel.  The one that keeps me anchored.  I am so blessed to have you for the last almost 10 years. You support me, love me, & take care of me & our children each & everyday providing for us. You are my best friend & the keeper of my stars. I love you! Muah!!

     Paris -  my beautiful daughter. You are a miracle that was bestowed upon me when I thought I would never get to be a momma. I hope one day you have a daughter to love & spoil like I do you. You inspire me each & everyday. I’m amazed by what a smart & talented little girl you have become. Mommy loves you sis!

     Evan - my handsome son.  You are another one of my miracles.  A surprise that blessed our family when we were told it would never happen. You have brought so much into my life.  I look forward to what new & exciting things you do everyday.  I love that you are such a sweet & kind hearted little man. I hope you always stay that way.  Mommy loves you too my little bugaboo!!

    Momma - the loving, kind hearted, & most wonderful nurse I know!! She is the reason that I decided to work in healthcare & strive to be the best momma I can to my two beautiful children!  I hope one day people respect me half as much as they do you!   

    Dad - the loyal, supportive, & full of life man that let’s me know he will always be there for me & my babies.

    Ash - my sister who is the best darn organizer/cleaner I’ve ever seen!!  She raises 3 kids all close in age & keeps her house together at the same time!  It amazes me!! 

   Beth - my baby sister you are the sweetest little sister a girl could have! You are a true inspiration. You work full time & you are single mom raising a newborn!  My nephew is so blessed to have a strong, independent woman for a mother!

   Rick - my bub he can fix anything!!! Work on anything!! Shoot an animal in one shot from any angle!! He is a real man’s man & when something goes wrong I always know I can count on him!  He has a heart of gold & will help anyone.

   I have to give a special thanks to my cousin, Leslie who inspired me to start my business.  She is a successful business woman herself.  She’s a photographer, loving mother of two, and a loyal wife.  She showed me that just because you are a mom & have home you can do what you heart loves most as a career!   She started her business as a hobby & it grew into her career.  She captures not just photos of people’s special moment’s but who they really & the feeling of that moment.

  Finally Lori, who helped me get my start to making Whimseys a go! You were a God send to me. I asked a million questions but no matter what you were patient, kind, & so helpful in the process. I am so blessed to call you my dear friend & have you as a supporter! So bless you & thank the Lord for sending you to me friend!

   I know I have many more friends & family that have always been there. You know who you are & thankful I am to have you in my life.  I love you all!!

   To you my Whimseys fans.. I hope you take the time this Thanksgiving to tell those around you how much you love them, how blessed you feel to have in your life, & to hold onto those special memories/moments a little longer.  

  I thank you for letting me talk to you each month & to continue to make you beautiful, one of a kind pieces    that you cherish & love as well! You are the reason I do this & that I love it so much!

  Have a Blessed & Happy Thanksgiving!!!

 

Wendy

 Today would have been my mamaw's 78th birthday.  She always LOVED birthdays! Even her own!  It was always her, then my papaw, & then me!! We would all celebrate together.  The last 5 years it's been a lonely birthday for me, sadly she went home on February 26, 2006.  It was the day a small part of me   I found my love for jewelry through my Mamaw.  She always loved jewelry! She had TONS of it!! She had pieces you didn't see everywhere. I know she would love my pieces.  She always had something that would match any of her outfits!  She would be my #1 fan and probably my #1 critic too!! :) She always told me that I could be or do whatever I dreamed.  So here I am 5 years later with my baby Whimseys watching it grow!    Today being her 78th birthday I wanted to take a moment & share how wonderful she was with all of you! 

On July 25, 1933 she was born Betty Ann Burris.  To two of the greatest Christians I know.  I helped in the care of my beloved mamaw before she went home.  She had cirrohsis of the liver that took her quickly.  When her wonderful doctor found what was wrong he gave us an extra six months that we may never had if we would not have moved to him.  In that six months she possessed great strength, unconditional love, and outstanding bravery.  Those last few months had been the hardest in her life…She smiled and went straight into the unknown holding my papaw's hand & one last kiss.    

    She was so blessed. She had a husband who adored her; the love they possessed was so great that only they knew the connection of both their souls to one another.  Their love is one that shows others that we all want someone to love us and care of us, someone who is not only our best friend, but our soul mate.  They both complemented each other in life.  They spent 31 years together before her journey home.  She always told me how much she loved the wonderful care my papaw gave her in the end, and how wonderful he was.  That was best gift of all to her, his love.  She didn’t want diamonds or money...just him.  They did everything together, fishing, dancing at the lodge with their best friends, cooking, 4-wheeler riding.  They shared the same love for family & good friends.  Two things that I try to cherish with my life.  You know being so sick that is all she could think of wanting us all to feel a love like that.     
   
    One of the greatest gifts we are given from our creator is being a parent.  She was a wonderful mother.  She loved her son with all her being.  She worried about him, and unconditionally loved him faults and all as any mother would.  They were very close for mother and son.  She was his friend in times of need and he was hers.  She was his inspiration in life.  Being a single mom, she taught him how to respect a  woman in his life and how to be a good man & how being a parent was a gift not a job.   They have shared many good times and a few bad times also, but they always made it through together. 

   She was a wonderful grandmother.  She was always an important role model in my sister & I lives.  She taught us that we can be loved and get by with a few more things than with our mother…  She showed us that you can dance anywhere your heart feels the music; whether it is a shoe carnival or a dance floor. She also showed us that the gift of friendship is important.  She had a wonderful friend; that was always so dear her heart.  They both had a great love and admiration for each other.  They shared many great memories and got through many times together.  She always showed me to live life to the fullest. Be grateful for each and everyday you have.  I can’t say that I ever saw fear in her eyes…She had a wonderful strength throughout those last few months.  I was so proud of her.  I am so thankful for all the life lessons she had given me.  I know we all have seen them.  The day she gave her heart to our Lord & Savior was the best gift of all. 

  This evening on the way home. I did what I have every July 25th for the last 5 years.  I left her pretty flowers, cried, & told her how much I miss her.  But what gave me the strength today to talk about was my beautiful, loving daughter.  She stood beside me, took my hand & said mom "Don't be sad! Mamaw Boop is happy! I feel it in the sunshine mom!"  Then she sang a song called "Mamaw Boop".  "Mamaw Boop I miss you so much! Mamaw Boop I love you so much! Mamaw Boop you are so special to me!"  I tell ya what I love that little girl! Everyday I see a little more of "Mamaw Boop" in her! So tonight I held on a little tighter when I put her to bed & knew I was surrounded by that wonderful woman I miss so much!
  Today I love you and I miss you as much as that sad day I said goodbye.  I will hold you close in my heart and you’ll never be far away.  

Enjoy the beautiful photos of this wonderful woman! Sorry Whimseys fans!! I've never posted something like this before. I felt a need to chat tonight. Thanks for listening & I love you all!