Painted Turtle Shell!

        My Mister and I were visiting family for a weekend and when I got excited about the turtle shell on their property, my SIL told me I could have the shell. I hate that the poor guy didn't make it, but the ants had already stripped the shell of any remains. (Ewe, I know) But, I knew the shell would make a great garden accent, so I painted it with some paints I had on hand, and then clear coated it. I love how it turned out!

It looks great with my newly planted Croton!

     It's been too long since my last post, I know. I must say that I had lost interest in most everything after our son's tragic accident last year. The loss of our child has been - by far - the most difficult thing to bounce back from. Grief overtook me like nothing I had ever experienced. I won't get caught up in the morbid details of death and grief, but I am back! By the grace of my dear Lord, I have experienced healing! 

    Mister and I have learned so much this past year about grace: forgiveness, patience, finding strength when we are weak... We have learned to hold fast to one another! So, I will leave this post here, and I'll be back soon with some fun projects and updates! 

    Until then, love one another folks, because in the grand scheme of it all, love really is what sees us through!!