push back heart break

Hello
I again apologize for my absence in writing. True to the pattern, more issues have come up that keep me away. I do want to painfully announce that I am pushing back the launch date for The Lucky Duck. I want to make sure things are just so and circumstances are just not working at the moment. Thank you.

Time Flies when the world is upside down. . .

Hello,
I know I have not written in so very long. But things have been quite hectic here. While there have been breaks in the swirls of chaos, it has mostly been a blur. I don't want you to think that I have forgotten you, i haven't. I just wanted to pull myself into a much more positive state of mind before I wrote much.
I do wish you all the very best in the new year and hope to be back to updating you with tales of my life and The Lucky Duck very soon. Take care. I'll be back soon.

MIA and beyond words

My mom finally got out of the hospital almost a week later. Two days later, my house was broken into, robbed and ransacked.I have no words.

MIA

Hello,
I'm sorry I have been away. My mom had some rather major complications following her surgery and I have been busy and a little preoccupied. I promise I will post again soon and have stories and updates for you all. I hope your Thanksgivings were wonderful.

Already Thankful

This past week has been so very stressful. Between work and personal issues and Lucky Duck growing pains and my mom. My mother suffered a heart issue that would cause it to beat very irregularly and this week she was scheduled for a corrective surgery. And while she was nervous about the procedure, she was very hopeful. I, on the other hand, was a wreck about it. You see, I think the world of my parents. They are amazing role models, leaders. They are my heroes. I simply do not know better people and I can only aspire to be something like them. On top of that, she is one of my best friends. The thought of surgery messing with her heart made me physically ill. But I am so very pleased to inform you, her surgery was yesterday, and while it took three times as long as originally planned, She did great. Its all over and hopefully she will get to come home today! I cannot express the relief that has washed over me the last 24 hours. I am so happy.

I also took more steps for my little Lucky Duck. I found a place in the house that will make a great little studio for the time being. It just needs a little work (and a little more heat) but I'm really excited about it. It will not only be a great little spot to work but in a crazy busy house, I've found a place to escape. I can't believe it took so long. It was truly just staring me in the face!A few adjustments and I'll have a Lucky Duck HQ.

And the cherry on top of this deliciousness, My logo is done! I have a wonderful friend, Tom, who is an amazing graphic designer and he came up with a beautiful logo for me. I hope to debut it very soon. but first the trademarking. I couldn't be happier. That means I'm only a hop skip and jump away from business cards and postcards, banner and avatar for my shop, and the Lucky Duck is really about done. Tom, for the record, you are wonderful! Thank you so much.

Little Engines and Climbing Mountains

I did it! 100 hours+ later I finished my very first item for The Lucky Duck. Its a beautiful banket that my boss requested to give as a gift. It is a very warm yellow with a cream ruffle trim. It is so very soft and I was so pleased with how the ruffles fell. I tied it with a chocolate brown satin ribbon, gift ready. I promise to try and have pictures soon.

I am also very excited that my little logo is in its final stages and my business cards are all designed and ready to be finished. I also have designed matching postcards for my thank you notes. Its coming together. Little by little.

However, in all my excitement and hope- I can't help but be a little scared for my Duckling. Its rough out there. You can't miss it if you are anywhere near a TV, or computer, or paper. . . Its everywhere. Crashing economy and people sitting tight with everything they have. I know I do. This is a very difficult time to be pushing my little dream through. My head is filled with so many "what ifs". I can plan and read and prepare. . . but-

I just don't want to see this fail. I find myself trying to be very much like the little storybook engine- I think I can I think i can I think I can. . . We just have to get over the mountain.

A new day, a new revolution

Currently I sound lieka very poor Disney villan. My throat is on fire and i have to push it to continue to talk to all the patients here at work. Which, I will tell you is not helping the situation at all. While many are cocking their heads and wishing me well. . . I still hurt.

Thank God its Friday and next week I return to my normally scheduled program. So far at this desk I've gotten sick, been yelled at by a mother who lost her kid, been coughed on, had to touch germy germy papers, messed up all sorts of appointments. . . and the list goes on. I'm not sure whyI was put up here to begin with.

Anyway, sitting up here has given me a bit of time to think. . . well when I could hear my thoughts over screaming ill behaved brats. . .

So yes busy musing- And I have come to the conclusion that those who believe that everything happend for a reason must be the strongest people. I can't do that. Its those people that pull me through. So to them I say, keep being strong. You are hope. And while I struggle with that concept, I believe you are right. And further more I believe in you. We do learn from everything, events make us stronger, I don't know why some of us seem to need to be so strong, but. . . if we learn something- anything. . . then there was a reason. We learn and grow. And trials do come to an end. Sometimes it truly feels unending, but there is an end to it. A reason to keep going. So do not give up. A new day is coming tomorrow-