tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13006801474833380712024-02-18T21:29:54.636-07:00From "The Acre of Misfits"A Photo blogcheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.comBlogger308125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-5753793483141345462017-12-12T14:09:00.001-07:002017-12-12T14:09:28.828-07:00Holiday Season 2017It's been a very long time since I posted and so much has happened since Daniel passed away last July.<br />
To begin in February of this year I put our house on the market so that I could move "back east" closer to my family. It was a shock that the house was only on the market for 2 weeks and an offer was made for the asking price. I thought I would have at least a year from the time it was on the market to get through grieving and decide what I was going to do with the rest of my life...but life never seems to work out as planned. <br />
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After that I started looking for a home in New York via the net as well as moving arrangements, not only household goods but my five dogs and three cats.<br />
To make a long story short my kids helped me with finding a new home in their area and I found a moving company for my stuff and a pet livery company for my pets.'<br />
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My youngest son flew out to drive Daniels Jeep back east, and right after the pets were picked up the next morning, we were on the road. I love road trips and it was fantastic. We have such a beautiful country. We left on Thursday and arrive Saturday morning.<br />
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Three days after arriving here the pets arrived and they were very travel weary. They were suspicious of the new smells and all the greenery. It took them quite a while to adjust but in November they decided they belonged here and our back yard is their playground. Thank God.<br />
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Our house is located in the Catskill Mountains and it feels good to be back home. It just so happens that the pastor of my church here, was the assistant pastor at the church in NY when I left 17 yrs. ago. I really like the parish here.<br />
I think I finally can say I'm 90% settled in and am beginning to feel like a New York resident.<br />
I loved my life with Daniel in Three Points but am beginning to accept the fact that I need to move forward and I am only at the beginning of flying solo.<br />
Grief is not something that people can relate to unless they have experienced it and we each handle it differently. I do know that Daniel will never be replaced by someone else but I need to look forward to each new day God has given me. God and Daniel are right here with me I just cant see them. :0) For that I am thankful and hope to keep taking time to appreciate all of Gods gifts<br />
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This past week I enjoyed the first snowfall of the season and have decorated this year for Christmas.<br />
I wish all of you a blessed Holiday Season filld with love and beautiful memories to treasure.<br />
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Cherie<br />
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Thank you all for your prayers. </div>
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This morning after a year of trying to fight cancer, Daniel has earned his wings and moved on to a far better place where there is no suffering or weakness just joy and love in the presence of God.</div>
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It was an honor to be his wife and I hope someday I will be as kind and good as Daniel .</div>
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Again, thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers.</div>
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-Cherie</div>
cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-42006793146423621352016-03-13T14:42:00.000-07:002016-03-13T14:42:31.163-07:00 The Never Ending JourneyOn February 23rd Daniel experienced abdominal pain and was admitted to the hospital to have an obstruction removed from his abdomen. We thought that it would be just an overnight stay and then we could return to our daily lives.<br />
Unfortunately the surgeon reported that cancer tumors had spread on to the wall of his abdomen, so there was no obstruction removal, and he was closed up.<br />
We met with the oncologist and his team this past week. Right now they feel that chemo is not an option, it would be too difficult for him and now focused on his comfort.<br />
The doctor's feel he may have 6 months to live but as you know the number is just based on statistics.<br />
Daniel is being fed through an IV in his port used previously for chemo. He does experience pain but that is being controlled by morphine and oxycodone.<br />
We are still praying for a miracle but we thank God for the time given to us. Thank you for all your support and prayers.<br />
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<br />cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-21294430581301298752016-01-11T05:34:00.002-07:002016-01-11T05:34:48.396-07:00Prayers for Daniel PleaseDaniel was admitted to the hospital yesterday. He had an infection in his abdomen. Last night the doctors lanced it and his fever is down but they are concerned because his blood pressure is low and heart rate is 112.. Please pray for him and I will post later. <div>
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cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-80538340581923778262015-09-19T16:54:00.003-07:002015-09-19T16:54:50.327-07:00"Bumpy Road Ahead But Signs of Hope Not to be Ignored"This past week we visited the oncologist for an overview of the outcome of the surgery. He told us that the surgeons had removed the organs affected but after receiving the pathology report there still remains cancer cells in different spots in the abdomen.<br />
We now have a meeting scheduled with a radiologist and if after reviewing Daniels reports and speaking with us she determines that Daniel is a candidate for radiation therapy he will have daily sessions of radiation for 6 weeks (no weekends), followed by chemotherapy. That news was a bummer.<br />
However, during this "adventure" there have been signs of hope I cling to. The first was when the Doctor at UMC who performed the sonogram told me that Daniel had advanced stomach cancer. I was in shock and very upset. He looked at me and said "There is always hope". I will never forget that moment or what he said. The next was when I had to go to a different parish for Mass on Sunday morning and there was a priest celebrating the Mass that I had never seen there before. His sermon was on how in this day and age fewer people believe in miracles but miracles still happen even with cancer, we just don't hear about them. I felt as if he were speaking directly to me. <br />
The next time was when Daniel and I were sitting in an examining room waiting for a follow up visit with the surgeon. While I waited I was just looking around the room and there right on the wall across from where we were sitting was a sign with the word <strong>HOPE</strong> all in caps and with a message written underneath but I couldn't read it from where I was sitting. However, the word <strong>HOPE</strong> stood out.<br />
This past week I went to a Board meeting, only two Board members were present when I arrived , Gary and Les. They asked how Daniel was doing and I told them okay but that we were not looking forward to the rounds of radiation. Les told me his church members are still praying for Daniel's recovery. Gary then said to remember not everyone responds to treatments the same way, and Daniel did fine with the chemo. They don't know how much I needed to hear those words right at that moment. It gave me hope. Thank you Les and Gary. You were God's messengers that night.<br />
I can't begin express to all of how much your prayers and kindness during this time have meant to us. You may not realize that maybe at the moment when you express your caring or concern to someone, the person hearing those words may need to hear them right at that moment. I did and it gave me hope to believe in the miracle we are praying for. <br />
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That is it for now, please keep praying.cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-86157880920168250752015-09-05T04:24:00.000-07:002015-09-05T04:24:00.253-07:00The Yellow Brick Road<br />
Of course the path we are travelling will not always be smooth but it is an adventure! :0)<br />
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Daniel was released from the hospital on Wednesday afternoon following our lesson on I V feeding through a "J" tube in his abdomen. We were told he would have to be hooked up to this 24/7 for a couple of months.There is a back pack provided to carry the food and little computer that measures out the amount he receives. This allows him access to the outside world. The formula would be his main nourishment while introducing clear liquids then over time graduating to solid foods. In the hospital he had already started on gelatin and broth with no problems.<br />
The next morning when we went to add another bag of formula to the IV but it seemed that the J tube was blocked and off we went to ER. Fortunately Daniel's records were still in the system as he released the night before, and he was seen right away. The ER doctor then contacted the surgical team that cared for Daniel. One of his doctors came down and was able to clear the tube. They gave us a list of the next level of foods to try since he seemed to be handling the clear liquid without problems. We were told that if the IV blocked up again, just discontinue it and continue with the foods recommended. If he was able to tolerate the foods introduced at this level, the IV could become a supplement not the main source of nourishment. Thank God!<br />
So far he is now eating strained soups, a meal substitute(Shakeology), and Jello. Today we will add Ensure to his diet. So far, so good. When I arrived home yesterday from work,we walked around our acre and although still a little weak, Daniel is doing great!<br />
Next week Daniel has a follow up visit with the surgeon and then we look forward to the staples being removed from his abdomen and back incision sites.<br />
That is it for now my friends. Our hopes are high and we look forward to continuing down the road to recovery.<br />
Keep smiling and have a beautiful weekend.<br />
<br />cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-79023963324785630802015-08-31T05:15:00.004-07:002015-08-31T05:15:36.715-07:00 9 Days After Surgery Just a note to update you on our journey.<br />
Daniel has had tubes removed from his back and abdomen. The one remaining, is a tube that gives him nourishment. The doctors say he is healing quickly and one referred to him as a" healing machine".<br />
Daniel has been up and walking around the floor of the hospital wing and yesterday for the first time he walked without help of a walker. He was also taking sips of water during the day and he did fine with that. He is now beginning a clear liquid diet.<br />
The surgeon said he will be released this week and we really are looking forward to that.<br />
The transition from liquid to food is another step to recovery and we are more than ready for the challenge.<br />
Thank you again for the prayers and good thoughts. We know they have helped his healing.<br />
Cheriecheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-2544541777306973522015-08-25T07:42:00.001-07:002015-08-25T07:42:51.125-07:00Beginning The Path to RecoveryThis past Friday, Daniel had surgery to remove the stomach. Instead of 4-6 hrs it took 12 hours, the surgeon told me that it was a very difficult surgery and Daniel had lost a lot of blood however, he felt it was a successful surgery. Thank God!<br />
Daniel's spleen and stomach were removed as well as parts of the pancreas, esophagus, and colon. The day after was a little rough, he had a fever, elevated heart beat and blood pressure. By Sunday afternoon things were looking brighter. He'is still in the ICU but they did mention yesterday they will be moving him to a regular room.<br />
So please keep him in your prayers, this "new adventure" of recovery may have some twists and bumps.Thank you so much for your support and I will keep you updated.<br />
Cheriecheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-32327097173480120482015-07-18T12:58:00.004-07:002015-07-18T18:57:00.129-07:00Stomach Cancer?? I asked the question "Why Us" but then "Why Not??"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past Christmas season after enjoying a good meal my husband Daniel had hiccups after followed by a feeling that the food he had eaten got stuck before it reached the stomach. Several weeks later it happened again, this time followed by nausea.Those episodes did not seem to fit into our ideas of warning signs for cancer but we did feel it should be checked and went to a specialist . After the first visit the doctor scheduled a second appointment for an endoscopy.<br />
Several weeks later during the procedure the doctor felt there was a thickening in the lining of the stomach where it meets the esophagus. Although the tests taken came back negative and we were elated, he scheduled another exam which included a sonogram at the hospital.<br />
Well we went there not expecting the news we received...the results were stage 3 stomach cancer. Daniel was still recovering from the amnesia, when I heard the news. On our way home we saw two motor vehicle accidents from a distance, within 15 mins apart. What a strange day!!<br />
That weekend was an emotional roller coaster.<br />
The following week we met with an oncologist at a Cancer Center here in Tucson. He was very patient and answered all of our questions, then we met with the surgeon who is an expert in this field. He recommended more tests followed by chemo. We did go to another doctor for a second opinion and returned to the center to start the treatments. I asked for the prognosis if Daniel wasn't treated. We were told 3-6 months. One of the medical staff felt that Daniel would not be a candidate for surgery based on the size of his tumor, however if he responded to the chemo and if the tumor shrank and had not spread, then maybe we would see the surgeon again.<br />
The Chemo treatments started, which I personally dreaded based on what I have read about side effects. (I do have to tell you that all during this time, from the very beginning when we heard the news, I have asked family and friends for their prayers for healing or for strength in this battle. I am not writing this to preach about my beliefs, just to share our experience with fighting Cancer, but my belief in God and prayer is major for us to persevere. It was before this battle and that will never change.)<br />
After the first chemo treatment we waited for the side effects, the medical staff told us what to expect, hair loss, fatigue, loss of appetite. Daniel had his fist chemo on April 17th and three months has passed. He finished his fourth round yesterday. To-date his hair has thinned though not much at all. His appetite has increased and he is fatigued only the day after the treatment. <br />
Two weeks ago he had a PET/CT SCAN and we met with the surgeon (time of elation!!) the chemo is working. The tumor has shrunk and the cancer has not spread throughout his body. We thought great maybe they will only have to remove part of his stomach. The surgeon told us however, that the whole stomach will be removed and then introduced us to a Pancreatic surgeon who will assist in the operation removing the stomach, the spleen and possibly part of the pancreas because the tumor was resting against these organs. The esophagus will be attached to the lower intestine and eventually after some recovery time has passed, he will eat very small meals, no more feasting or second helpings for Daniel. This will be a change in our life style for sure, but we are grateful for every day we are given. That alone is a miracle.<br />
This is where we are now. Surgery is scheduled for August 21st. Daniel is more than ready for it and wants to get on with life.<br />
Thank you to our family and friends all your prayers and sending good thoughts our way. How blessed we are having you in our life.<br />
I was going to keep this as a private blog, but Daniel felt we should share our experience with those who have subscribed to this blog when it began a few years ago. Some of the information you read on the net about the battle with cancer is so disheartening and you may feel alone in this fight. Well you are not. We are here "in the desert on a horse with no name"fighting the same battle." Our prayers include you so "Cowboy Up!" and appreciate each day we are given.<br />
Now that I have updated you I promise future postings will be much shorter. cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-27331500849153711242013-04-28T08:53:00.000-07:002013-04-28T08:53:26.387-07:00Peaceful Sunday Morning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i>Pondering the Meaning of Life</i></b></div>
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cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-47342971097944272842013-03-15T14:46:00.001-07:002013-03-15T14:46:11.781-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b> Swimming 101</b><br />
<br />cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-17545265964584628642013-03-14T19:24:00.000-07:002013-03-14T19:24:09.449-07:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-44086907604125953232012-09-12T19:47:00.004-07:002012-09-12T19:47:55.036-07:00A New Member of the Family<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to our acre Noel!cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-48395579841139028722012-07-22T18:48:00.000-07:002012-07-22T18:48:18.250-07:00Sunday Sunrise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixA_aGtSMokeiF_daTvBRvM-xYucNDwyJqmasMy48BVk0zdMdWfKkXAk9JWUdKQ6sxSs5U2ASvLeAa2LUIjz6BGQNoTtgs_AINI-K2K2Uqh3Tmh3t9XzIreOoSvbkt-7MEyDX7fRg8hRLg/s1600/Good-day-Sunshineweb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixA_aGtSMokeiF_daTvBRvM-xYucNDwyJqmasMy48BVk0zdMdWfKkXAk9JWUdKQ6sxSs5U2ASvLeAa2LUIjz6BGQNoTtgs_AINI-K2K2Uqh3Tmh3t9XzIreOoSvbkt-7MEyDX7fRg8hRLg/s640/Good-day-Sunshineweb.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-41865910107665913342012-07-21T07:01:00.000-07:002012-07-21T07:01:44.156-07:00Promise of Rain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-52429337512182855802012-07-09T05:34:00.001-07:002012-07-09T05:34:31.107-07:00Monsoon Sunset<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-45483056607218490872012-07-08T11:09:00.001-07:002012-07-08T11:09:32.118-07:00Rain Would Not Be a Bad Idea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-73927357610334816172012-06-10T15:24:00.004-07:002012-06-10T15:24:44.091-07:00At the Top of the Saguaro<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This woodpecker has a room with a view.at the Saguaro Hotel.cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-79704938932329731972012-04-15T14:13:00.000-07:002012-04-15T14:13:39.673-07:00Spring Pastels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtFFunmIbkzwpS3e9-9h7p04LgccDUKEvEVDXWYKL868fv-b_4_u9_uBlk7LoNgEguWLX7cO0EYX6UN8E6y5xX7N-RYD4BeeqKnUsNooxUWnbKEwskmkmmxOZkaZEaEnPja-OGFxnNHh5M/s1600/Apring-web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtFFunmIbkzwpS3e9-9h7p04LgccDUKEvEVDXWYKL868fv-b_4_u9_uBlk7LoNgEguWLX7cO0EYX6UN8E6y5xX7N-RYD4BeeqKnUsNooxUWnbKEwskmkmmxOZkaZEaEnPja-OGFxnNHh5M/s640/Apring-web.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-63699449263788063672012-03-25T20:17:00.002-07:002012-03-25T20:17:53.588-07:00Spring Sunrise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgIu-yNuC-1Q1rurFhAyXlG4bZB8cwKGrnCQU0V5u_dPHGJOHLM2N4MvXTmiOalTNGFlj3K8Cc3ry84eSJWc24r4Dq8cWKCboJlxrO21ZKd52TF64_xWukrfxHrNxVAvkgbkYLMCfcldAR/s1600/Sunrise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgIu-yNuC-1Q1rurFhAyXlG4bZB8cwKGrnCQU0V5u_dPHGJOHLM2N4MvXTmiOalTNGFlj3K8Cc3ry84eSJWc24r4Dq8cWKCboJlxrO21ZKd52TF64_xWukrfxHrNxVAvkgbkYLMCfcldAR/s640/Sunrise.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-44568760461970213382012-03-17T12:14:00.000-07:002012-03-17T12:14:42.655-07:00Cassie Plays the Background for Our First Rose This Spring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Prp3-y4EEY7JfJ-akjAykxrxGBa8ohguloLBB9F89yO4xdSQvNh94pW3JjUfdGbumeNymwfFWCdS7rYWUWXeOLNNHTtpad3vmFY27Vr45ince3iC2SQUhpPjXr95yScVXPwIz6OZ6-1A/s1600/White-Dogweb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Prp3-y4EEY7JfJ-akjAykxrxGBa8ohguloLBB9F89yO4xdSQvNh94pW3JjUfdGbumeNymwfFWCdS7rYWUWXeOLNNHTtpad3vmFY27Vr45ince3iC2SQUhpPjXr95yScVXPwIz6OZ6-1A/s640/White-Dogweb.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300680147483338071.post-56790821254472902682012-03-06T19:18:00.000-07:002012-03-06T19:18:04.404-07:00Greeting A New Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2hw3w8jr6WNsyN2vc4tYoBzomUWzaI4Jr9tGvNSLEWkIDCiVJQm9CHO0HVu05uemjAAKwnAnpPCs5IljzKqPv33XdlEMqCHQtC-t9QwOlkjFXH8gPYkcyRmZAXxlgoooSfbmrRnSvfmvc/s1600/Purple-Flowers-(1-of-1)web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2hw3w8jr6WNsyN2vc4tYoBzomUWzaI4Jr9tGvNSLEWkIDCiVJQm9CHO0HVu05uemjAAKwnAnpPCs5IljzKqPv33XdlEMqCHQtC-t9QwOlkjFXH8gPYkcyRmZAXxlgoooSfbmrRnSvfmvc/s640/Purple-Flowers-(1-of-1)web.jpg" width="596" /></a></div>cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856946366457557038noreply@blogger.com4