Good Sunday morning to you all...

We had a bit of a reprieve in the heat yesterday & it was wonderful.  Hubby usually breaks up the lawn mowing in sections but not yesterday.  He did the whole thing & was a bit "over tired", as my Mom used to say, but knew the heat was returning today so he wanted to get it done.  It's hotter right now (85*F), at 9am, than it was all day yesterday so I'm glad he managed to get the chore done.

I got some very disturbing news that has made my heart heavy ever since.  A friend since childhood lost her youngest daughter to suicide last week.  Lucy was only 39 years old, with a 12 year old autistic daughter & a just-turned-19 year old son in college.  She was divorced but Lucy & her husband "made it work" regarding the children.  No one is sure exactly what happened yet & family is devastated, of course.  Being an OB nurse, I was present in the labor & delivery rooms when both my friend's daughters were born. Our kids are close in age so they always played together growing up.  My heart is broken for her & everyone who loved Lucy.  In your kindness, if you can, please keep them in your thoughts & prayers.

I painted a little pattern called "Uncle Sam Fireworks Basket" by Renee Mullins for July 4th.  He's a happy little guy standing 15 inches tall, with many pieces so he looks 3-D ish.  I used a bit of artistic license & switched up the colors of the flowers, different from Renee's pattern.  He brings a whole lot of cheer to my world right now.  I hope this picture makes you smile too.

Try to keep cool, if it's hot where you are, and have a peace-filled Sunday.

Love & gentle hugs, Andrea xoxo