Patsy's Photos

That March wind!! It’s nearly blown me away! Andrew and I went on a little road trip to New Mexico to celebrate his birthday. Stopped by the Cadillac Ranch and left our mark on the cars. Spent a couple of days at the Oja Spa in Santa Fe soaking in the thermal pools. Visited Georgia O’Keefe’s museum home in Obiquiu. Went to the Bandelier National Park. Got my lifetime park pass and wheeled around in a wheelchair. Saw the Rio Grand Gorge and made our way across the bridge. Drove through the Carson National Forest and did a lot of sightseeing and driving along the way. We had so much fun that I didn’t want to come home, but there’s always an ending regardless of what you want. We had the best time ever, and I look forward to our next adventure. I’ve been struggling with a lung infection since the weekend after we got home.😬 I’m on some pretty high~powered medicine and…. I’m getting a new ride! The doctor decided that I need a wheelchair to ride around in. 🥳I never dreamed the day would come that I’d be excited to get those wheels, but I am excited. She also said that if I would wear my mask, that when I get better, I can venture out in public now….as long as it’s not in big crowds. I also have some exciting news. In May, I am scheduled to go to the Washington University in St. Louis, MO to have some testing and to see if they can help me. I think of you all often, and pray that everyone is getting stronger and healthier. I also think of and pray for those who are waiting for surgery and those in recovery. It takes a village, and I’m so glad to be part of this one! I can feel your prayers, and when I close my eyes, I can see your faces. I cherish each and every one of you!

Look what was under the tree with my name on it Christmas morning! Years ago, I settled for a mandolin. It was recommended that I learn it first. My heart was never fully in it, but man! My heart is in it now! It was all wrapped up in brown craft paper with a vintage, brass treble cleft cookie cutter dangling from the most gorgeous ribbon. I can’t wait to learn how to play this! Happiest of New Year to each and everyone of you! Do what makes your heart happy this coming year!

I’m excited to share the 20’ Christmas tree that Andrew designed and decorated in the historical Merchants Exchange Building in San Francisco this week. It’s a nautical theme. The seagulls flying around the top are my favorite! Happy Holidays to all of you!~❤️🎄🕊

Happy Halloween! 
Halloween has been so different for us since 2019.  We always made lots of treats to hand out at our church’s Halloween trick or treat party. Soooo looking forward to the day we can join in again. In the meantime….our chickens carved the pumpkin for us. We made little holes for the eyes and mouth using an ice pick and set the pumpkin out for them to finish. Who knew chickens had such an artistic bone?!! 🎃👻☠️🙀

We had our 46th class reunion over the weekend. I didn’t get to attend, but I made cookies for the event and I got to meet with my girlfriends for a few minutes. I didn’t get permission from my doctors….I just slipped out for a bit.🫢I’m kind of tired of being in quarantine!! This is my first get together since my heart surgeries and Covid. Talk about your heart and eyes overflowing!! These ladies have been by my side since grade school. There’s no better feeling than knowing you have friends who are there for you no matter what. Now if I could just get released to go out in public, I’d be a happier camper!💃🏻

64 and counting!! I had a birthday while I was gone. I woke up to the cutest table setting ever, treated like a Queen all day and then ….the dessert of my dreams!! Homemade chocolate and butterscotch trifle with fresh whipped cream.