Today was very producitve here are a few projects that I finished up today @ the BIA. last year we learned to etch glass take a macro photo (a photo up-close without being blurry) cut & measure our own mats one for the inside & one for the outside. I also finished my Hematite necklace & created the Trochaic Turtle. I'm sure I spelt that one wrong but it sounds just like I typed... It has calming properties in the stone? I just liked the wee turtle a lot. The flowers were really hard for me since last year my hands shook quite a bit so that made it really hard to get a good shot. I am so proud of these shots I think they look amazing & I can't hardly believe that I made everything but the glass & the frames even the tiny white inside line navy mat

You have done everything so well, love them, Loralye!
Hugs, Lidia

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by pldc 04 Mar 2015

Thank you Lidia so very much. ~hugs~

I have essential tremor. Last June I had Gamma Knife surgery for my right side. I hadn't touched my machines for 8 months shaking so bad. Speech tremor, couldn't walk a straight line. Eating was hard as food jumped out of spoons. I am 300% better and will go this fall to have left side done. It is non scalpel surgery. So glad to be back doing and I say thanks for this remarkable procedure. I am amazed at what you have accomplished and your shining example to all of us to be what we can be and never quit.

SQ

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by pldc 03 Mar 2015

I am thankful that your recovery is going so well! Keeping you in my prayers. I used a straw to "eat" soup for a very long time lol I know exactly what you mean. ~hugs~

I'm so proud of you! I wish I could give you a real hug. I have loved seeing what you did in class when you posted the pictures. Now to see all that you have done, it is an impressive display. I hope that you are able to continue to go to these classes. You have enjoyed them and you have met the goal every time. I continue to be your #1 cheerleader.

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by pldc 03 Mar 2015

thank you so much Karen. I am always so thankful for all the love & support that I get from you & all the cuties here. It encourages me to to try more things all the time. ~a big hug for you as well~

What an awesome blessing that your area has these classes for you! Looks like a wonderful variety of things that they have been introducing you to, I think there would be even people without brain injuries that would love to learn the classes you have been learning. Great Job for completing your projects and just how beautiful they are!

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by pldc 03 Mar 2015

thank you so very much, we all have limitations & our Program Coordinator is very patient with us. When any of us have trouble she is right there to assist us. I am fortunate to have this program available to me. I think if you watch enough utube videos you can learn an awful lot that way too. Try to type in crafts to improve fine motor skills & see what comes up. You may be able to try something on your own. I do wish you were closer to one near you. Keeping you in my prayers for continued recovery since it doesn't matter when you had yours recovery is on going. ~hugs~

Very nice!! You are very creative!!

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by pldc 03 Mar 2015

thank you Suzanne. I just try to do what she tells us to do lol. ~hugs~

Loralye, you must be so proud of your achievements. They all look great. Hugs Marg

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by pldc 03 Mar 2015

thank you Marg. I really am for one thing the shakes in my hands are not near as bad as they were just last summer. That is progress. When I look @ these prints I remember the challenge taking the shots & to see them like this makes it all the sweeter. ~hugs~

Congratulations on a great job.

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by pldc 03 Mar 2015

thanks so much~hugs~

You are so talented! Love everything, love Chris

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by pldc 02 Mar 2015

thanks Chris, very much~hugs~