WOYWW and Kind Thoughts

I can't believe that WOYWW has come around again so quickly yet it seems like an age since last week too. Not too many strawberries to be seen on my desk this week and not much crafting has been attempted except the simple card above. Just a bit of a mess around as I can't concentrate. I've tried to channel myself into making something, anything, just to keep myself occupied, as I am thinking so much about my beautiful little grandee in Germany who is back in hospital. This has knocked us all for six as she has leukaemia and thus will have to undergo intensive treatment over quite a long period. I wish I could have it for her.

It's totally unfair that they all have to go through this, but life is cruel and more than unfair at times, so now I want to remain strong for them all. 

I'm not going to write about it all very often but I felt I had to tell everyone, who responded to my ramblings last week with such kind thoughts, that there was something really wrong. Thank you all for your special messages and concern. There's a way to help us at the end of this post....

but for now there are lots more desks to be ogled on Julia's blog Stamping Ground.

Thanks so much to Wipso for this wonderful thoughtful gift and card

The key is to indicate how tiny this little Teddy is.... just read the special message with it.

Now to all UK residents....here's how you can help.....

HELP TO FIND BAXTER!!!

He was from Marks & Spencer and was a gift to my little grandee when she was born. She loves him so much and he has been to hospital with her, at Christmas and now again, where he has had slings and bandages, injections and temperature checks alongside the little one. He's worn out!

We badly need a replacement so Baxter No1 can be washed and repaired.

Do you have one in a toy box, lying there all lonely and unloved?

Can you spot one in a car boot sale or charity shop?

We can wash him and send him into hospital to stand in for No1

We have searched on ebay and the net and we have asked M&S to help but he is no longer manufactured or sold.

There must be thousands out there hiding somewhere! Here's the code on his tag.

Late editing... this photo was taken a few minutes ago of the computer screen as we have just Skyped. Not a good quality pic but you can see how much she loves Baxter and here she is biting his nose! Joy of joys, they are home for a day or two before her next treatment.

If you even bother to look for Baxter, thank you so much. If you are able to find one that will be wonderful.... please email me. I will reimburse any costs and will also make a one off piece of artwork in return as a thank you.