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There is Always Something To Be Thankful For

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There is Always Something To Be Thankful For.  That is my mantra for the week.  I try to use it everyday of my life but, this week it was needed a little more.

This week has been one of the hardest weeks I have had in a long time.    My dad was admitted to the hospital with failing health.  I stayed every waking moment with him that I could.

He has kidney failure, heart failure, diabetes, bronchitis, and Parkinson’s.  It is a hard thing to watch someone you love suffer.  It does break your heart.

And, yet I know…

I KNOW this with ALL of my heart.
As I visited and sat with my failing Dad.  I was reminded of the blessing he has been in my life.  The wonderful grandpa he has been to our children and grand-babies.
The bags and bags of groceries he would buy, just because.  The Christmas mornings watching his face watch the kids open presents.  This was priceless.  The Thanksgiving dinners filled with turkey and Honey Baked Ham (his favorite).  The graduations attended, the soccer and football games, the choir concerts, beauty pageants, all with his excitement and glory reveling in his grandchildren.
That is what I am thankful for today.  I am grateful to have spent countless hours just sitting by his side.  Also,listening to each of our nearby children share their love of their Papa.  Words of love, that will forever warm my heart and soul.  Singing from a daughter that will be etched in my heart forever.  I have so much to be thankful for.
I hope and pray I never forget
There is Always Something To Be Thankful For.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families.

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What Meegan Makes Contest, Blog Tours, Google +,Tickled Pink and a Worthy Cause

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I have been really busy and I wanted to keep you updated in all that I am involved in and around blogland.  It is a lot of fun to be a blogger.  You “meet” so many different people with talents, creativity, and ideas.

I am really excited to have worked with Consumer Crafts.  I am in a contest for my Mason Jar Wedding Lamp.

What Meegan Makes Contest, Blog Tours, Google +,Tickled Pink and a Worthy CauseI would love to have your vote!!  I am in the running with 13 other talented bloggers.  My entry is #10.

Not only do you get to vote for me BUT:

You also have a chance to WIN $50 toward YOUR favorite craft supplies!!  How fun is that??  PLEASE head on over to Consumer Crafts to vote ASAP.  I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your votes!!

The contest ends Oct 12th.

My next blogging adventure started Tuesday Night.

Have you entered to join The Come Grow Your Google+ Circles, yet??

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Oh my goodness!  We are having a blast!!

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Join the party here.

As you know, Tickled Pink Times Two Fridays will start this evening at 6 p.m. PST.

tplargersidebarAs always fabulous features and inspiration with my partner in crime Holly from 504 Main!!  See you here!!

AND..dadadada!!

Field Trip Friday is EXTRA SPECIAL this week!!

I have Anne from White Lace Cottage here.

barndoor10-298x425Anne will take us on a Fall Home Tour!!  Seriously, I have been looking forward to this for awhile.  I am so excited for you to see Anne’s style and taste!!  See you here for Field Trip Friday tomorrow!!

BUT, that is not all!!  I am also involved in a worthy cause.  Did you know that this month is Adopt a Shelter Animal Month??

I am working together with 24 other bloggers to help spread the word and awareness to help benefit Animal Shelters in your area.

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Jeanette  from Country Design Style has been working on this benefit for months and it is NOT to be missed!!  She told me she has 20 friends coming for lunch and thrifting THIS Saturday, Oct. 5th!  You can follow the fun on Facebook, Instagram and twitter.  SO wish I could be there with them!!

Then we will have the Blog Tour Oct 14th-18th.

On October 22nd, there will be a Google Hangout along with Hometalk and 3 bloggers sharing their DIY Thrift shop Projects.

Whew!!

There you have it!!  Vote for me!!  I’m #10!!

Join the Google+ Grow Your Circles,

See you tonight for Tickled Pink Times Two Friday,

come back EARLY Friday morning for a Fall Home Tour with Anne.

AND then Saturday follow Jeanette and the Animal Shelter Awareness thrift shopping on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!!

Hashtag #httriftbenefit

Mark all of these dates and events on your calendar.  Set your timers!  And, I will see you here!!

Make it a terrific Thursday!!

Meegan

Where Am I Today??

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Where am I today?  I am Guest Posting for my dear friend, Barbara at Chase The Star.  I hope you will enjoy the DIY Personalized Beach Art I am sharing today!  It came out even better than I pictured.  I love when that happens, don’t you?  Visit Barbara for a good look at the beach art soon!!

Where am I today?  I am visiting 24 Getting Creative At Home Blog Tours! I have had a blast visiting them all week long!

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Today’s Blog Tours are:

Wednesday, Aug. 7:

You won’t want to miss these tours!  It is the event of the Summer!
Where am I today?  I am getting ready for the Ultimate Tailgating Prize Pack Giveaway!!
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That starts in just a few hours!  So come back soon for a chance to win over $375 in prizes!  Which includes a STOK portable gridiron grill, a 70 quart igloo roller cooler, Kyvan product pack (spices and delish sauces), AND a signed NFL t-shirt, 8×10 action photo and football from NFL pro, Reggie Kelly!!  I mean, really!  Who wouldn’t want to win that??
Come back in a few hours for a chance to win ALL of this!!  I am really hoping one of my readers wins!  Fingers crossed!!
So, that’s where I am today!!  Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you will visit Chase The Star to see my DIY Personalized Beach Art,  also visit the Getting Creative at Home Blog Tour, then come back here at 12 Noon Central time to enter the Ultimate Tailgating Prize Pack Giveaway!!
Woo!  It’s a busy day here at What Meegan Makes!!
Make it a wonderful Wednesday!  I will see you back here in just a few hours!!

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My Visit To Oregon In a Nutshell

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I was able to visit our daughter and her family ling in Oregon a few weeks ago.  I thought you might like to see my visit to Oregon in a nutshell…

Have you ever been to Oregon?  From what I hear, it rains all the time.  I brought some sun with me and it only sprinkled my last day.  All the other days, it was in the 80s so I was right at home.

My Visit To Oregon In a NutshellEverywhere is SO green and blooming gorgeous flowers.  This is our daughter’s front yard.  (I must admit, I am a little jealous)

My Visit To Oregon In a NutshellThis picture is at the park less than a block away from her house.

My Visit To Oregon In a NutshellOn a walk one morning, I came across this rose garden.  It is dedicated to one of the local men that has contributed much to their town.  (More pictures of the rose garden on Friday)

My Visit To Oregon In a NutshellMy daughters all know what I like and so when I visit them, they take me to various places they know I will like.  This is the widest, shortest river.  It is in Lincoln City, near the ocean.  Can you imagine being able to have a home on a river across from the ocean??  I would be in heaven.

My Visit To Oregon In a NutshellWhile I was in Oregon I met up with my blogging friend, Sherry.  She writes on Pondered Primed Perfected.  We met up for sushi and she brought me a gift!!  Seriously, one of the sweetest women I have ever met.

My Visit To Oregon In a NutshellYou can read how to make your own Beach Inspired Terrarium on Sherry’s Blog, Pondered Primed Perfected.

My Visit To Oregon In a NutshellWe ate at a very quaint sushi restaurant near by.  We had a wonderful visit for hours getting to know each other, talking about life, and sharing our love of blogging.  It was definitely a highlight of my visit to Oregon.  (This pic was taken with my phone-sorry)

My Visit To Oregon In a NutshellBesides seeing the grandkiddos, this was THE best!!  The ocean is my refuge, my calm place in my mind and heart.  So when my daughter took me there, I was awestruck.  It was a beautiful, sunny day on the beach.  Very windy, but sunny, none the less.  We ordered food from Jay’s and ate at the beach.  The best halibut fish and chips I have ever had.  Melt in your mouth crispy, fresh fish.  (No pics-we ate it too fast)

My Visit To Oregon In a NutshellCan you believe the clear blue sky and water??

That’s my visit to Oregon in a nutshell.  These were a few the highlights and my favorite scenes of the week-of course other than the grandkiddos.

Thanks for joining me on my visit to Oregon.  If you haven’t been there-this is the perfect time of year to go.  For Field Trip Friday I will take you to the rose garden and the peony farm.  So fun!

Thanks for joining me today.

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