As many of you may know (from previous blog posts) that I started taking online classes in 2013 from Carla Sonheim. I started by taking a year long class called, The Year of the Giraffe.
I did not have any particular fondness for giraffes but I wanted to try to nurture my creative spirit again. It sounded like fun and I was working LOTS of hours at my job. I really needed more FUN in my life! LOL!
My husband gave me this large stuffed giraffe for my birthday that year. I named HER “Jammy.” I felt like I was finally “jamm’in” to what brought me JOY in life! ART!
I love creating and I’m so happy I started a blog this year! As I have made sooo many wonderful new friends! Like YOU! 🙂
And sometimes I like being silly! So happy you put up with silly Jilly! 🙂
(BTW – My neighbor thought I was a bit odd when I was doing my photo shoot in my backyard of a stuffed giraffe! LOL! A friend gave me these silly hats, etc for Jammy to wear…)
You see, humor helps me cope with life. And sometimes (as many of you know) life can be challenging!
Orange is my favorite color in case you didn’t know! LOL!
I don’t often share my personal life here because I realize we all have our problems. But today, I need to share – hopefully, many of you will understand.
My husband’s parents, dad and mom – divorced – and both in their 80’s with dementia are all of sudden placed in our lap for their care.
Yes, they are in facilities BUT they still need our help! Today this feels a bit overwhelming! His sister, who was primarily taking care of them, has decided to take a job out-of-town. Which “leaves” them in our care without much notice…
I want to support and encourage my husband because he helped me deal with both my parents who were ill and passed away.
But sometimes, I just need to LAUGH!
And since giving the “hairy eyeball” to his sister doesn’t work:
I know we will just have to deal with the situation.
Thank you everyone for ALL your friendship and support! It means more that I can say! xo
Jill 🙂
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