shinnybling

2011-10-19T08:11:00.000-07:00

Check out this blog. Great articles to read.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/charrach

Pink Fish Finished

2011-08-16T07:28:00.001-07:00

Pink Fish Finished, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

A fantastic Focal Fish made by Laurie a wonderful artist on Etsy (GlassBead).
This fish really inspired me.

Pretty Pink Pearls

2011-06-14T08:29:00.001-07:00

Pretty Pink Pearls, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Two sizes and colors of lovely pink pearls, some moonstone,
lampwork disk beads that are not totally formed just to give them
a different look, and fritted beads make up this fun necklace

lapis

2011-06-13T12:01:00.005-07:00

lapis, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

This lovely is in my Etsy shop

black with Jasper

2011-06-13T12:01:00.003-07:00

black with Jasper, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

in my Etsy shop

white with Jasper

2011-06-13T12:01:00.001-07:00

white with Jasper, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

In my Etsy shop

RED the matching earrings

2011-05-31T10:34:00.001-07:00

RED the matching earrings, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

These really match so well.

RED

2011-05-31T10:33:00.001-07:00

RED, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Just so elegant and beautiful.

Ivory and Blue Bone.

2011-05-31T08:33:00.001-07:00

Ivory and Blue Bone., originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Just a fun set.

Colors from the sea

2011-05-31T08:32:00.003-07:00

Colors from the sea, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Just beauty, The Topaz and color of the lampwork beads work well together.

Blue Tree

2011-05-31T08:32:00.001-07:00

Blue Tree, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

This Pendant has a copyright, lampwork beads lovely pearls, necklace and earring set.

Lovely Together

2011-05-31T08:31:00.001-07:00

Lovely Together, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Pretty and soft colors

copyright

2010-11-19T15:02:00.001-08:00

Well it sure takes a long time but
we finally have the official copyright
on the Tree of Life pendant, made with
frit, and wire.
We really are excited.

Fill me up

2010-07-23T13:09:00.001-07:00

Fill me up, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

a lovely square bowl. Yes it is, and just waiting for you to fill with something wonderful from your kitchen.

Big, Bold and Beautiful

2010-07-23T13:08:00.001-07:00

Big, Bold and Beautiful, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Some of my lampwork beads, beautiful Jasper, that starts big and graduates down.

I am seeing red

2010-07-20T12:28:00.001-07:00

I am seeing red, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

and it is quite pretty. A trinket dish that can be used for so many items. Even a soap dish. This is part of my Christmas in July
Sale in my Etsy shop.

Snowflakes

2010-07-19T13:12:00.001-07:00

Snowflakes, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

And these will not melt. Would look lovely on your table or make a great
Christmas gift.

Green Green and Cream

2010-07-19T10:50:00.001-07:00

Green Green and Cream, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Two shades of my lampwork beads, cream satin cord, earring and it all makes a fun, cute set.

Boiled Beef

2010-07-19T10:22:00.001-07:00

Boiled Beef, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

No some more lovely boiled beads.
These are really fun to make and you
are never sure what colors you are going to get.

Part of my Christmas in July sale on Etsy

Aqua Ice

2010-07-17T11:38:00.001-07:00

Aqua Ice, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Feel just like a Queen or dress up a easy going jean day in this stunning piece.

Blue Beauty

2010-07-16T15:32:00.001-07:00

Blue Beauty, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Lovely pieces of Periwinkle Blue Charcedony, Lampwork just a few shades later that work well. Lots of Sterling Silver.

Part of my Christmas in July Sale going on in my Etsy Shop

Boiled Beads

2010-07-15T11:04:00.001-07:00

Boiled Beads, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Just so cute and colorful.
Yes they were boiled in the torch
to get the lovely colors

blue and green play well together

2010-07-15T11:00:00.001-07:00

bg1, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Some new blue/green glass from reichenbach, etched clear beads and
sterling silver

Passion for Life

2010-07-15T10:58:00.001-07:00

Passion for Life, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Fantastic pendant made by ccvalenzo, lampwork beads, sterling silver and lots of red red garnets.
Really ready for that woman that has red hot blood.

Terra Cotta

2010-07-15T10:57:00.001-07:00

Terra Cotta, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Just a lovely 5 inch square dish.
This cute dish could be used for
trinkets, keys, candy, nuts and ever
a soap dish. Just think of everything
you could do with this, Also make a
cute gift.

Blues and Greens and cute

2010-07-12T10:45:00.001-07:00

Blues and Greens and cute, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

this is a 5 inch square dish, that just has so many uses. Can be a soap dish, for trinkets, candy, nuts, cheese,
and what ever else you could think of
for a smaller dish.

This dish is in my Artfire Shop and part of the Christmas in July Sale.

Mauve and Pink

2010-07-12T10:39:00.001-07:00

Mauve and Pink, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Just a cute and simple necklace and earring set. Clear lampwork beads that have frit torched in and really match the necklace well.

This is part of my Christmas in July sale on
Etsy.

Breathtaking

2010-07-09T14:51:00.001-07:00

Breathtaking, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Hand hammered quartz and some lampwork beads with Reichenbach 96 new glass called multicolor dark.
This is really breathtaking in person.

What should I put in this

2010-07-09T14:49:00.001-07:00

What should I put in this, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

A lovely dish just under 5" square.
Just imagine what you can put into it.
Soap, candy, nuts, trinkets let your mind just be your guide.

Russian Delight

2010-07-09T14:43:00.001-07:00

Russian Delight, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

This necklace has lots of lampwork beads, Sterling Silver and Chrome Diopside which are also called the Russian Emerald. The green is just fantastic.

Fireworks

2010-07-04T11:20:00.001-07:00

Fireworks, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Born on the 4th Of July
I think this dish just speaks of it beauty.

Don't Eat Yellow Snow

2010-07-03T10:00:00.000-07:00

or marbles. The newest item in my Etsy shop. Just a trendy and funky necklace and earring set.

Christmas In July

2010-07-02T09:34:00.000-07:00

This cute and different handmade patterned dish is in

my etsy shop and on sale for the month of July.

One could be made for you in the colors of you choice.

For you or such a great gift.

Shades of green

2010-06-14T13:13:00.001-07:00

Shades of green, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

3 lovely hand painted Porcelain beads, some lampwork beads and lots and lots of lovely green tourmaline.

frit beauty

2010-06-12T11:00:00.001-07:00

frit beauty, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Lampwork beads with prism frit just lots and lots of color. Large chunks of fantastic quartz, and lots of quartz chips to make this pretty necklace. It does make a bit of a statement.

A bit of this and that

2010-06-09T09:22:00.001-07:00

A bit of this and that, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Some lovely hand painted porcelain beads, dark blue lampwork and Sapphire blue Iolite.
What a pretty set it made.

I love playing with glass and beads and I
think it shows in my work.
What do you think?

trip to the zoo

2010-06-07T16:42:00.001-07:00

trip to the zoo, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

that is what I really want to do this summer. Just on a nice sunny day
go see all the animals.

A really cute necklace and earring set in my Etsy shop.

from under the sea

2010-05-26T12:41:00.001-07:00

from under the sea, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Just a piece with pearls that can be worn either with a casual or elegant outfit.

Creamy and Dreamy

2010-05-26T09:01:00.001-07:00

Creamy and Dreamy, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

just a really lovely pendant made by
ccvalenzo, I had fun putting it together,
the colors just flowed.

make friends green with envy

2010-05-25T12:29:00.001-07:00

make friends green with envy, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Green green and more green
Lovely fused pendant made by ccvalenzo, and you can always tell
one of her peices. Peridot and sterling
silver make up the set.

Make your friends green with envy with this beautiful piece.

Marble and lampwork

2010-05-25T12:22:00.001-07:00

Marble and lampwork, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Just a cute and funky piece that can be worn anytime, and sure in fashion right now.

This piece is in my etsy shop

Summertime

2010-05-25T10:48:00.001-07:00

Summertime , originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

and this is a necklace and earing set for anytime of the day or night.
blue jasper squares and round lampwork beads

This is in my Etsy shop

Color upon color upon color

2010-05-20T10:33:00.001-07:00

Color upon color upon color, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

A really lovely dish. Great iridiscent colors and textures fused in.
Dish is eight and three quarter inches
square.
Just think of all the wonderful uses
it could have

whale smile

2010-05-20T10:26:00.001-07:00

whale smile, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Just look at the cute face of this whale on a lovely pendant made by Squidglass, It is just so cute.
A necklace you can wear when you just feel like having a
fun piece to show off.

Blue Sky White Tree

2010-05-05T10:19:00.001-07:00

Blue Sky White Tree, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

A breathing taking fused pendant made by ccvalenzo. I am sure you will see the beauty of her work, it really shows. I made some sapphire lampwork beads, added moonstone and here is a lovely piece you can wear anytime you like

This piece is in my etsy shop

raw

2010-05-04T08:56:00.001-07:00

raw, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Lovely pieces of raw amethyst that have been polished. Pearls, smaller Amethyst beads and a group of my lampwork beads made into lentils.

In my Etsy Shop
Smokeylady54

Big bold and beautiful

2010-05-03T17:01:00.001-07:00

Big bold and beautiful, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

This piece makes a statement. I am woman and
I am strong.
Need I say more about it.

This is just a amazing necklace, Beads, chain and clasp are
all Sterling Silver.
The pink is large balls of Marble and the piece is 36" long.

Silver Fish

2010-05-03T16:50:00.001-07:00

Silver Fish, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

A lovely large focal Sterling Silver Fish.
Cornflower Blue Kyanite, jasper and SS chain, clasp and small silver beads make up this now necklace and earring set.

In my Etsy Shop.

Cherry Blossom

2010-04-28T16:07:00.001-07:00

Cherry Blossom, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

this is a 10 by 6 inch dish in my Art glass group. A lovely blue with wisps of white throug it. I fused some gold decals on both sides. Dish is food safe but I advise to hand wash it.

My husband even likes this dish.

Golden Tree

2010-04-27T09:46:00.001-07:00

Golden Tree, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

A perfect spring and summer dish in just beautiful
shades of green with a touch of white and clear
streaks in it. Has a lovely gold tree decal fused into
it which is food safe.

Magnolia

2010-04-24T13:27:00.001-07:00

Magnolia, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

The Magnolia tree I see from my kitchen inspired me to make this
necklace

the last one

2010-04-24T13:26:00.001-07:00

the last one, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

well I was able to just measure that lovely piece of art glass and this is the last of the dishes I was able to get from it. This also has some dragonflies along the side of it.

In my Etsy shop
Smokeylady54

Gold Dragonfly

2010-04-24T13:22:00.001-07:00

Gold Dragonfly, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

This is another dish in that wonderful
textured blue and purple art glass.
This piece is seven and one quarter inch square. Just a pretty match to the bigger one.

For sale in my Etsy shop
Smokeylady54

Purple Mountain

2010-04-24T13:16:00.001-07:00

Purple Mountain, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

This is a lovely dish of purple and blue.
It is eleven and three quarters square.
Gold dragonflies are fused into it.
A single piece of art glass.

This dish is in my Etsy shop
Smokeylady54

bling

2010-04-20T10:52:00.001-07:00

bling, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

This is a awesome piece of art glass
I just can not tell you how beautiful it is.

This piece is for sale in my Etsy shop.

Sit

2010-04-14T10:44:00.003-07:00

Sit, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Sidney is the dog we got from a shelter last year, he is a super sweet pup.
Toro is the black lab mix we got from a
shelter this year and He does know how to sit.

beyond the sea

2010-04-14T10:44:00.001-07:00

beyond the sea, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Just fantastic blues.
Lampwork bead and the most amazing
Dark Swiss Blue Topaz.
Lots of silver and it is just lovely!!!!!!

Magnolia

2010-04-14T10:43:00.001-07:00

Magnolia, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

The Magnolia tree I see from my kitchen inspired me to make this
necklace.
This piece is in my etsy shop.

The pink topaz pendant is just beautiful, has six smaller pink topaz beads, 4 handmade lampwork beads of mine. All the findings and the chain are Sterling Silver.
Has earrings to match.
Really a lovely piece that I am proud of

beyond the sea

2009-10-25T14:12:00.001-07:00

beyond the sea, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Just fantastic blues.
Lampwork bead and the most amazing
Dark Swiss Blue Topaz.
Lots of silver and it is just lovely!!!!!!

LNGlassworks on Etsy

Purple Passion

2009-10-11T12:07:00.001-07:00

Purple Passion, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Some lovely shades of Flourite in purples, a few different shapes.
White round lampwork beads and some disk with purple torched in.
Sterling findings and earrings to match

This piece is in my etsy shop

A mouse in the house

2009-10-04T16:54:00.001-07:00

A mouse in the house, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Another of wonderful artist Squidglass.
She makes such fun pendants.
This has lampwork beads
and a bunch of smokey quartz
a cute and fun piece

cute little mouse

2009-10-04T16:52:00.001-07:00

cute little mouse, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Lovely pendant made by Squidglass.
some of my lampwork beads covered in frit.
Chalcedony and SS
has earring to match the stones and beads

Spotted Angel

2009-10-03T17:21:00.001-07:00

Spotted Angel, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

A ivory lampwork bead with blue torch on, swavorski crystals, angel wings
and a lobster claw clasp.
What a perfect little angel to hang on a purse or a jacket zipper

Blue Happy Angel

2009-10-03T17:20:00.001-07:00

Blue Happy Angel, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

A tube sapphire tube bead that had silver torched on and then was etched, swavorski crystals, angel wings
and a lobster claw clasp.
What a perfect little angel to hang on a purse or a jacket zipper

Angel in green

2009-10-03T17:19:00.001-07:00

Angel in green, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

A couple of my lampwork beads in green, swavorski crystals, angel wings
and a lobster claw clasp.
What a perfect little angel to hang on a purse or a jacket zipper.

pumpkins

2009-10-03T17:18:00.001-07:00

pumpkins, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Lovely jasper melon beads, black etched lampwork beads, Swavorski Crystals and onyx. The toggle is SS.
and it has earrings to match.

Mask

2009-10-03T17:17:00.001-07:00

Mask, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

this cute focal bead was made by Rosebud. Necklace had yellow lampwork beads, and lots of red coral. Earring to match

Dino Eggs

2009-08-19T13:59:00.001-07:00

Dino Eggs, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

This is a love group of Green Turquoise beads.
Added a large group of lampwork beads and some
blackened silver beads.
A real fun and funky piece.

Out trip

2009-07-27T12:57:00.001-07:00

Out trip, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

to the Field Musuem.
Papernclay (Linda my partner)
came to Chicago for a fun trip
This is a picture of her. and her
children and me in front of the musuem
Rachel, Jerry, Linda and me

Black Meets White

2009-06-15T18:41:00.001-07:00

Black Meets White, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Some fantastic ruliated quarts.
Lampwork beads and wow a necklace

a slice of orange

2009-06-08T13:05:00.001-07:00

a slice of orange, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

A real fun summer piece. A new necklace and earring set.
Made with orange dyed jasper, Carnalian, and Sterling Silver beads and clasp. At my Etsy shop

Passion Tree

2009-06-08T13:04:00.001-07:00

Passion Tree, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Glasscatjewels made this fantastic red and black tree pendant, which I made into a necklace with her permission to put in my shop. Just the best charcedony that matches perfect. Black lampwork beads, sterling stiver and here it is.
LNGlassworks.com

Aqua Marine

2009-06-08T13:03:00.001-07:00

Aqua Marine, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Aquamarine and moss Agate. Just a beauty the stones sparkle. Sterling silver clasp.
LNGlassworks.com

LNglassworks.com

2009-05-31T12:41:00.000-07:00

Yep my partner papernclay and I now have a web site.

http://www.lnglassworks.com/catalog.aspx?cat=83

this is just one of the many lovely items you can see.

Glass Artist can be seen here

2009-05-21T13:22:00.000-07:00

just a wonderful group

http://www.twibes.com/group/workinglass?flash=New%20group%20created%21

Good Afternoon

2009-05-21T13:19:00.002-07:00

Have a new web site.

www.LNglassworks.com

Pay it forward

2009-05-20T06:43:00.001-07:00

I was reading through Wendy Hearn: Metalwork, Fusing, Lampwork Beads blog, and she was participating in this idea. It’s sort of like the One world One heart giveaway that I participated in earlier this year. It sounds like fun, and I couldn’t resist, so I’m now participating as well.
Here’s the nitty gritty.
Creative people are adventurous! So, if you’re creative and would like to participate, please send me a comment and the first five people will receive something (handmade by me!) from me in the mail. In return, all you have to do is “pay it forward”- please see the rules, restrictions and limitations below.
Here are the rules, and happy posting!
1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make. But I hope you will. This will be something made from the heart.
2. What I create will be just for you with love and good wishes. It will be made of actual materials, not of cyberspace.
3. It will be done this year (2009).
4. I will not give you any clue what it’s going to be!
5. In return, all you need to do is cut and paste this text on your Blog (from “Creative People are…” and create five things for the first 5 people to respond to your post.6. Send your mailing address after I contact you.
IMPORTANT: This offer is null and void if you do not post on your own blog to pay this forward. Would love it if you could join in!!!
To help me in choosing what to make and send you, I will be reading through your blog to get an idea of your likes and dislikes so that I hope you get something that you will love!
So what are you waiting for? Get that comment in before someone beats you to it! It’s not everyday you get a free handmade gift in the mail. : )

2009-05-10T15:41:00.000-07:00

Please check out this site it is for
Children that died in the Holocaust

http://www.hmh.org/minisite/butterfly/index.html

Made it for Easter

2009-04-12T09:46:00.001-07:00

Made it for Easter, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

He made it to my house for Easter.
It is sad though, the Mail man Dropped him and you can see the bandage on his knee. We are both going in for surgery Monday to get our knees fixed.

Funky rooster

2009-03-30T08:38:00.001-07:00

Funky rooster, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

A beautiful, cute, funky focal bead made by Rosebud1, he sure made a cute necklace and earring set.

passion

2009-03-30T08:37:00.001-07:00

passion, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Three layers of glass make this beautiful plate of red transparent and red opal a beautiful 11 1/2 inch square dish.

Just think of all the wonderful used for this dish!

passion twins

2009-03-30T08:35:00.001-07:00

passion twins, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

two smaller versions the the larger dish.

Blue and Brown turquoise

2009-03-30T08:26:00.001-07:00

Blue and Brown turquoise, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

This is a special shape turquoise necklace.
The turquoise main beads are quite large in
a wonderful rondell shape. Smaller lumps of
turquoise and Karen Hill silver beads.
Lampwork disk in ivory and turquoise

Green With Envy

2009-03-30T08:24:00.001-07:00

Green With Envy, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

A lovely heart made by Ccvalenzo. Necklace has lampwork beads and some lovely green serpentine.

Rugged Old Cross

2009-03-30T08:23:00.001-07:00

Rugged Old Cross, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

A beautiful pendant made by papernclay. Necklace has lampwork beads, quartz and onyx.

snug as a bug

2009-03-14T13:15:00.001-07:00

snug as a bug, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Not sure this focal bead made by Rosebud1, a wonderful artist in glass is a bug.
He/she made a cute necklace.

Lilac Bone

2009-03-12T13:36:00.001-07:00

Lilac Bone, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Just a cute and funky necklace and earring to match

beams of yellow

2009-03-05T10:06:00.001-08:00

beams of yellow, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

This just makes me think of sunlight

grass and sky

2009-03-03T10:47:00.001-08:00

grass and sky, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

This is a lovely 12 X 12 inch serving dish. Spent many hours in the kiln
to give it strength. Just a pretty piece

This lovely piece is on Artfire.

Splatter green bottom

2009-02-25T09:41:00.003-08:00

Splatter green bottom, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

This dish is one of a pair I have entered
for the CGGE Challenge.
Cut from the same piece of glass but
so different.
This dish has a green bottom that matches the color

Splatter blue bottom

2009-02-25T09:41:00.001-08:00

Splatter blue bottom, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

This dish is one of a pair I have entered
for the CGGE Challenge.
Cut from the same piece of glass but
so different.
This dish has a blue bottom that matches the color.

Soap Dish

2009-02-24T12:00:00.001-08:00

soap2, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

This is a dish I made with Glassline paper
The paper is the purple flowers.
I think it turned out cute.

Cotton candy heart

2009-02-15T12:47:00.001-08:00

Cotton candy heart, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Pretty heart pendant made by my friend Papernclay.
Some lampwork beads, pearls and quartz
The colors a really soft and would make a lovely necklace
to wear in spring and on into summer.
Can be seen at 1000Makerts with matching earrings.

Goddess

2009-02-15T12:43:00.001-08:00

Goddess, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Lovely new necklace. The beautiful toggle is worn on the side to show off its beauty.
Made from amber lampwork beads I made, green apatite and some
gold spacers. a real pertty that is on 1000Markets.

potmelts1

2009-02-15T12:37:00.001-08:00

potmelts1, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Just kind of pretty
Now to figure out that to make with them.

potmelts2

2009-02-15T12:36:00.003-08:00

potmelts2, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

This one is going to a new home!

potmelts3

2009-02-15T12:36:00.001-08:00

potmelts3, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

Love how these colors melted together.

potmelts4

2009-02-15T12:35:00.001-08:00

potmelts4, originally uploaded by Smokeylady54.

these are a lot of fun to make and use glass
instead of throwing it away.

ONE WORLD ONE HEART

2009-02-12T08:55:00.000-08:00

Thank you everyone who signed up for my giveaway

Well the winner is
Morality28
As soon as I get the home address I
will be shipping out the
Trinket Dish
Hope you like it

Smokeylady54/nancy

I just got

2009-02-05T09:58:00.000-08:00

this in a E-mail, I wish I knew who wrote this so I could tell them how wonderful this is.

Smokeylady54/nancy

"How to Dance in the Rain
It was a busy morning, about 8:30 , when an elderly gentleman in his 80s arrived at the hospital to have stitches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am.
I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would to able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound.
On exam, it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound.
While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor's appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry.
The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife.
I inquired as to her health.He told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease.
As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in five years now.
I was surprised, and asked him, 'And you still go every morning, even though she doesn't know who you are?'
He smiled as he patted my hand and said, 'She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is.'
I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arm, and thought,'That is the kind of love I want in my life.'True love is neither physical, nor romantic. True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.
With all the jokes and fun that are in e-mails, sometimes there is one that comes along that has an important message.
This one I thought I could share with you.
The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.
I hope you share this with someone you care about. I just did.

'Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain. "