St. Judes Walk

Yesterday it was a great walk for the hospital that I first heard about when I was about 6 years old. I recall my Papa Steve telling me about the place and how he loved Danny Thomas the hospitals founder. It is funny how you recall lil bits of when you were lil. We walked and got to write who we were grateful for that has been involved with any kind of cancer and I write TJ. A lil boy who I met 9 years ago. He was on my bus and in a class I was an aide for. He is the ultimate fighter. This boy has had his highs and lows since being diagnosed 10 years ago. He is now 11. Yes since he was about 18 months old he has lived with his inoperable tumors. He gets frequent treatment in Boston and is a star on his hockey team despite his frequent bouts with fatigue. He luvs life, luvs his new puppy...his last dog got hit by a car and he was so sad about that. He just has this omph to live life to the fullest. Once about 4 years ago when he was not doing well I signed up to make a meal for the family who were finding it really hard goin back and forth to Boston and he said it was the best baked ziti and meatballs ever. It was great to be able to make him food and bring a bear for him. I so appreciate that his family is so grateful to the community for every lil thing they do. We just want to make it as easy as possible for them. So to TJ......your zest and fight are an inspration xoxoxo God Bless you TJ

11-22

11/22 the day that God sent you.......
today is the day you were born back in '67....your little soul came down from Heaven.
I am so greatful for your birth because 22 years later we would meet and have our lives entwine. Our luv would be so devine.
I am blessed every day with the way......the way you luv me, the way you luv others, the way you give of your all when you do things, the way you are so loyal, the way you make my world a better place with unconditional luv and grace.
Wishing you a Happy Birthday doesn't begin to say just how much I am greatful for this day!
Happy 42nd birthday to my one and only tru love.....I look at you and still see that young 22 year old that melted my heart the first time you touched my arm, and put on that Raftery charm. xoxoxoxo I luv you more today than yesterday but not as much as tommorow.

Happy Birthday Michael xoxoxoxo

Enjoyin the time at Sol Bean Cafe

Two days in a row I got to enjoy time at the BEAN....lol with two great gals. Luv that I have a place like this to go to...like my very own Healthy kind of Cheers lol where everybody knows your name. I love also that they know exactly how to make my acia drink....red crimson tea, acai berries, strawberries and bee pollen/ a 2oz shot of wheatgrass and a flax bar half then and half for the road. I have upped my wg shot from one oz to 2 and it does make a hugh differnce. It is not easy to get the 2 oz shot down but a wiggle and a deep breath makes it down the hatch! Luv that place.

A Rich Life

The tribute to a man Dennis Rich made my heart and many others melt the other night. I am so gald to have been able to see this. It was put together with much love and dedication to him. God Bless the Rich family and the loves of his life that will always hold him dear in their hearts.

The Snowman

I read this book many times to the kids when they were little I love it. So touching.

Paula, her sister, Sky:her daughter and neice came back...

Paula Cole was a BABW guest again this week. She is at her Massachusetts home for the rest of the year until next spring when her long awaited new album is released. She is a centered, calming person. Has the love and sparkle in her eye for her "Sky", daughter who is a smart lil one that has a personality as big as a bear hug. That girl seems to know what she wants and has tons of positive energy. At one point while waitin for the cousin Sarah to finish with her mom Paula and Sky went to "burn off some energy" as Paula called it. lol Sky pointed out that her grandmas name is Stephanie...she likes that name so she chose it for her very eclectic dressed bear. Her sister was an older version of her and you could so tell they are sisters. She said she was glad to see me and loves when I build bears for Sky. It was a very slow day at the Bear Barn and she got to stay and go about her day at the quiet of the NS Mall. Said they were going to catch a bite at Au Bon Pain, the only FC place that I now frequent b/c of the more natural healthy choices. Like the only place that has anything remotely non fast food type. She is far from a presumptuous star type, I swear I get more snobs that are nobodys there. She has this natural vibe and carin sparkle in her eye. I really like when they come in and have a bearific time.

Kitty again....but thats ok

2008 Kitty for Haloween at BABW........2009 Kitty for Haloween BABW! same ears and tail...so not the same clothes....lol