For some reason, this painting is my favorite. I have had it for 25 years. But it is just as meaningful to me as it was when I first received it. As someone very special gave it to me.
I wanted you to see where I hung the Apothecary sign I picked up at Hobby Lobby on clearance for under $7.
Now for our weekly Welcome Wagon Friday.
Creamy White is written by Li, who lives in Alberta Canada. She is a stay-at-home mom. Li refinishes furniture, sews pillows, and does whatever her imagination leads her to do. She loves to live in a humble way, so she buys used things and gives them new life.
Juneau Alaska Photo is Gwyn’s blog. She is a wife, mother, and photographer who is not willing to let her physical disability keep her from sharing Juneau with the world. You will be absolutely astounded by her gorgeous photos of a most beautiful place.
Cozy Blanket is Debby’s blog. Debby is a wife, mother and grandmother. She has a son with special needs. She is also a cancer survivor. I must tell you this special story I found on her blog.
The morning after her second surgery, she woke up crying. She told her husband she felt that something was wrong. He said, “There is. The doctor called last night after you fell asleep and said that you have cancer.” The first thing she said was: “But I want to have grandkids.”
Debby was selling real estate at the time. She didn’t want to talk to adults about having cancer. So she went to work at a daycare center. She would rock the babies and forget her troubles.
While working at the daycare center, she met a little boy that needed a home. And so after a time they brought him to live with their family.
Debby’s wish was always to be a clown; to be surrounded by laughter. So she went to Clown Town and learned how to be a clown. She also went back to college and earned a degree. She had loved children all her life, and she says being with them was the best therapy ever.
It has been 20 years since her bout with cancer. She says she is thankful for all 20 of them.
When you can, sit down with a cup of coffee or tea and please visit these wonderful women’s blogs. Everyone has a story in life, and each and every one is unique.
I just love that picture. It reminds me of the little town up the road from where I was raised in Pennsylvania.
sounds like beautiful places to explore.
That’s a wonderful picture; reminds me of days gone by and simpler times.
I’ll go visit the blogs you spotlighted.
The storms have past, we are okay, but waterlogged!
Thank you, Brenda!!!
Hi Brenda,
What a pleasure to meet your blog and be featured by you. You are sio sweet and I love you and your blog already!
Thanks you so much for this wonderful opportunity to meet new people.
I wish you a lovely day!
Love the “road to your door”! Just Gorgeous!
Have a lovely day,
Hugs, Li
Thank you Brenda. ((((HUGS))))
Thanks Brenda. ((((HUGS))))
Brenda, now that is one fabulous picture! I’d love it too!! Thanks for sharing the new blogs!
Nancy
I will tell you something Brenda and you won’t believe it but its true.
That picture your showing exists here where I live on a museum farm this man who owns it made a turn of the century village where you can walk down the street and go into the homes and country stores etc.. and relive how the people back then use to do it and low and behold there is a little gas station just like your photo…. I will look through my older pics maybe I can find it to show you.
On his property also is a polar bear habitat, that is so interesting ,you get to see them in the water that has been built so people can see the bears just like big zoos under water etc.. we went at feeding time that was quite exciting.
Back to your photo Brenda ….it does exist this sleepy dreamy little photo.
I just wanted to tell you that, it struck me so that photo.
Now I will go visit new friends
Diane
The sign is truly lovely.
I hope you’ll stop by my blog. I am hosting a giveaway for a darling French tote.
Brenda, I think your sign found the perfect spot! Looks perfect there!
And I appreciate your finding these great blogs each week. You are wonderful to connect your readers with other people out there with special gifts or stories. Thanks so much!
XO,
Sheila
That painting that you shared looks like some stations I have seen in some little towns we have driven through. I have already become aquainted with the cozy blanket and will check out the others.
Hey Honey so happy I got to sneak over here tonight…Christi is a very strict caregiver…lol
Love this picture to it looks just like a store about 15 miles from me. Makes me wonder if it is the same.
Always love your Welcome Wagon Fridays.
Brenda I hope your doing well and I miss coming by here.
Appreciate all the get well wishes
Love
Maggie
Brenda, I just wanted to let you know that you have been on my heart all week, and your cat too. I asked others to join me today to pray on my Fearless Friday post. ((hugs))
You have come to my thoughts many times this week, you and your Bonnie.
I love that picture of the gas station. I have always loved the look of old stations, they had such a charm that the new ones do not.
I’m off to say hello to our new friends and I am keeping you in my prayers.
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
I love the gas station picture! My husband owns an oil company and people are always giving him this type of ‘memorabilia’ for his office. Thanks for sharing!
~Holly
That was an inspiring story – thank you for bringing it to our attention. Your favorite painting reminds me so very much of the little town my father grew up in – Westfield, WI. We were just visiting there a few weeks ago. I feel the same way about a few things people have given to me over the years.
You got my attention with the first blog you mentioned, Li in Alberta. I too live in Alberta.
Hope you continue with your Welcome Lady Fridays, It’s always fun to check out new blogs and add to my ever growing “must reads”. =)
I so adore your red lamp in your kitchen. The yellow is so cheerful. One of my new favorite colours. Going to check out the links you have shared with us.Thanks for sharing Debby’s story.
I love that picture. It reminds me of a place in Lexington, SC when I was a kid. There was a station like this by the railroad tracks on our way to school.
Is there an artist name on the painting?
Diane
The Library Lady