I'm Back.....

"You can't stick it on with soap, Peter. It needs sewing. That's the proper way to do it. Although come to think of it, I've never thought about it before...um...sewing shadows, I mean."

~Wendy in Peter Pan~

Hello dear friends, I am back from my break and I am so excited this morning! What is the reason for my excitement you might ask? Is it:

A.) Because yesterday marked my 300th post and that means an upcoming give away? (Details coming soon!)
B.) Because I had such a fun and fab week last week that I now have some blog inspiration?
C.) Because I am fired up about new writing and art projects?
D.) Because I updated my tutorial blog and now have eight wonderful sites added to my lower side bar that share awesome vintage graphics free for use in art projects?
E.) Because I survived the frenzy of American Idol fans, all 20,000 of them, that descended upon our town, making a simple but necessary 15 minute errand a three hour ordeal?
F.) Because I am simply back in the land of blog where some of the best neighbors and friends reside?
G.) All of the above.
H.) Some of the above.
I.) None of the above.

OK, here is why I am super duper, beside myself, over the moon, giddy with delight, and delirious with excitement.....this morning, I SAW MY SHADOW!!!

At first it was faint, like a timid little bunny rabbit...Then it quacked, happy as a duck in water...Then it let out a dinosaur roar quoting, "Some things start out big, and some things start out small, very small. But sometimes the smallest thing can make the biggest changes of all."A small change appeared as a smile tipped the corners of my lips.

A joy bubble released in my heart at such a simple blessing as a brief beam of sun allowing a moment of childlike play.
As quickly as it came it began to fade, waving goodbye... leaving behind a brightened heart.

This might not be a big thing to many of you but we are experiencing a serious season of rain in our region which is causing damaging floods and we have not seen hide nor hair of sun nor shadow. Our rains are not over, with more in the forecast for this week.

Since this beam of light was right over my sewing table I gave some serious thought to grabbing a needle and thread and sewing my shadow back on Wendy style because like Peter Pan's, mine keeps hiding. The sunbeam was extremely brief but like a beacon of promise of brighter days to come.
Today, sweet friends, I offer you an Irish Blessing:

May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow.
May the soft winds freshen you spirit.
May the sunshine brighten you heart.
May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you,
And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love.

And if that doesn't work to brighten your day, get out your flash light and make some shadow puppets because it really is the smallest thing that can make the biggest change in your attitude or your day.

Blessings,
Miss Sandy