Thankful ~ In Spite of Curve Balls

Life threw us a curve ball this past weekend when my mom (who is 80) fell and broke her leg.  Witnessing her in pain at the ER was almost more than I could bear ~ I wanted to wave a magic wand and wish us out of there.  

Nonetheless, the events of the past few days reminded me all over again how I should be thankful for the most simplest things.  So I awoke this morning recognizing how my comfy bed cradled me in its squishiness and I made an extra effort to notice the crispness of the sheets and how they felt cool on my skin. 

I indulged myself with an extra long shower and was grateful for the hot stream of water that splashed on my face.  Nothing helps me wake up quicker.

Even a kitchen sink full of dirty dishes was a welcomed sight.  I'm glad my family's tummies are always full.

Later, the menial task of folding a load of laundry was especially therapeutic as I acknowledged the warmth of clean clothes straight from the dryer.

Ordinarily, the yucky mess the swallows make on our back porch would annoy me to some degree, but not today.  Instead, I'm happy to see the swallow family has returned ~ a sign of new life and new beginnings.

And last but certainly not least, I'm grateful to share Mom is on the mend.  She made it through surgery successfully and is getting better everyday!

Hoping curve balls aren't being hurled your way today ~ so thankful for you too!

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Corbin and Princess @ LARK on the Park

This past weekend, over a 36 hour period, Corbin put his creative talents to use at the hot and trendy restaurant, LARK on the Park in Dallas's Klyde Warren Park. 

The selection Corbin chose to recreate was a commissioned piece he had recently completed for my dear friend, Kelley Copeland of The Hidden List.  The drawing was of Kelley's beloved canine companion Princess, who recently passed away. 

As a dog lover, a whole lot of heart went into Corbin's interpretation of Princess as he tediously composed the drawing of her on the giant chalkboard canvas. 
  
Corbin's "Princess," will be on display at LARK on the Park through the month of November.  And soon, you will be able to view a complete video of the art installation on their website ~ find it here.

Hopefully, you will have the opportunity to make a visit down to LARK on the Park in the near future.  Be sure to stop in to view the amazing art created by some mighty talented artists and while you're there you must indulge in some of the amazing food and drinks they have to offer.  Additionally, be sure to read the bio's on each artist featured in LARK's menu.

*Here's to a job well done Corbin ~ so proud of you! XO

**Note ~ Corbin is currently attending the University of North Texas and is studying New Media Art.  If you would like to commission a work of art by Corbin you can contact him here.  And finally, go here, if you would like to read more about some of Corbin's previous projects.