Two Things: An Update on T & More Show Prep

Second Post of the Day

First, thank you to those who looked out for Cambria's friend through prayers, karma, good thoughts, and more. Every bit of it was appreciated. And I am pleased to say that the family feels they have received a miracle - T just came home. 

I didn't put it here on the blog, but things had gotten very grim for T and it was questionable that she would pull through. I honestly thought that she would not make it and I was dreading the news.

Cambria immediately set to work on a poster for T when she heard that she was coming home. (Guess who is a lefty like her mama?)

And then Jessica drove her to deliver the poster and the trick or treat candy that Cambria had collected for T by bringing an extra bag along when she went out trick or treating.

I am grateful that T is home, and I am grateful to all who offered support. Heartfelt thanks.

Switching gears now, the Happy Trails/Dan Patch Show is just four days away! I'm in good shape, though, and could actually go out to Oxford and set up now. 

Yesterday I set the Feast sewing aside for an hour and made a show drape for photos.

I really like that fabric and the Standardbreds on it are all pacing! (Dan Patch was a pacer.)

I thought that Elise Partanen had a great idea when she included a mystery surprise in her donations to the show.

 I decided to copy borrow her idea and wrapped up my own Breyer mystery surprise.

I have a thank you gift for Brooke and Tom, too. They don't read the blog so I can share what it is - a Breyer 1990 Dan Patch never removed from its box! They've talked about having an area in the Dan Messner building for Dan Patch things; this would be a nice addition.

Finally, and just for fun, here is the view I have every time I come downstairs. 

Our trees are just gorgeous this year! That view won't last more than a few more days, but in the meantime, I am enjoying it to the max!