Had to share this. A friend/co-worker found this at a Christmas Boutique and almost forgot that she had gotten it for me. This so cute and could be easily made for next year's Christmas.
Visiting Dad
4 years ago
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
The POWER OF ONE
I love this concept. So often we feel that as one person we just can't do it. We can't afford it, we don't have time, there's just one of me...it can go on and on.
However, with the power of one, if each ONE of us DO, than together each ONE of us become many and many can do so much. I just love the POWER OF ONE!!!!!
However, with the power of one, if each ONE of us DO, than together each ONE of us become many and many can do so much. I just love the POWER OF ONE!!!!!
How About Donating?
If you would like to help with either the retreat or the BUNCO for Breast Cancer Survivors event in 2009 with a donation of appropriate items please let me know.
For the retreat there would need to be 14 items or an item to be raffled off the last gathering of the retreat to the participants. Items in the past have included: totes/bags, notebooks, jewelry, scarves, hats, books, fly rods/equipment, blankets, wall hangings, stained glass (by an earlier retreat participant), quilts, a "Pink" jacket, water bottles, something you would love to receive.
For the BFBCS event items have included: jewelry, plaques, wall hangings, purses, gift cards, garden items, baskets (Mary Kay, Coffee, Chocolate, Lotions, etc.), household items, etc., and silent auction items such as hotel stays, house cleaning, massage package, restaurant packages, car washes, home made items...the sky is the limit...with giving the sky really is the limit.
For the retreat there would need to be 14 items or an item to be raffled off the last gathering of the retreat to the participants. Items in the past have included: totes/bags, notebooks, jewelry, scarves, hats, books, fly rods/equipment, blankets, wall hangings, stained glass (by an earlier retreat participant), quilts, a "Pink" jacket, water bottles, something you would love to receive.
For the BFBCS event items have included: jewelry, plaques, wall hangings, purses, gift cards, garden items, baskets (Mary Kay, Coffee, Chocolate, Lotions, etc.), household items, etc., and silent auction items such as hotel stays, house cleaning, massage package, restaurant packages, car washes, home made items...the sky is the limit...with giving the sky really is the limit.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Spread the Word
I was in a grocery store this last weekend and a lady was in front of me with a scarf on her head. I always hesitate a bit and than I asked if she mind if I asked her a question...Are you a survivor? She said yes. I asked what kind and she said Breast Cancer. I smiled and said...5 years survivor. She said GREAT...that tells me there is hope. We gave each other a high five and chatted a little bit. She is still in her treatment stage.
This was when I gave her www.castingforrecovery.org information and suggested she go to the web site for wonderful information and signing up for the Arizona May retreat. She loves to fish and was very excited about this possibility.
It's always great to see that there is hope...not just for Breast Cancer Survivors but in all aspects of life.
Was a good day!!!!
This was when I gave her www.castingforrecovery.org information and suggested she go to the web site for wonderful information and signing up for the Arizona May retreat. She loves to fish and was very excited about this possibility.
It's always great to see that there is hope...not just for Breast Cancer Survivors but in all aspects of life.
Was a good day!!!!
Snowman Button Pin
Are these not just adorable? My daughter made this many many years ago and I decided this year I wanted to make some after so many people commented on mine. Here's what you have to have:
White buttons
Orange and Black paint (Michaels in the little bottles)
Red and Green (or any color for that matter) Felt
Bells
Pin fasteners
Hot glue gun
Use the button hole for the eyes and put on the nose and mouth using the paints.
Cut the felt pieces and hot glue them together slipping the button into a pocket at the bottom to secure so that it fits up inside.
Fold the top of the felt down to the side in front and secure with hot glue.
Hot glue the bell on the tip of the felt and the pin fastener on the back.
DONE and wasn't that easy and what a nice little gift!
Friday, December 19, 2008
It's All About Me
My name is Donna Fischer. I am a Breast Cancer Survivor since 2003, but more than that I am married to Ron since 1967, have a daughter, Jennifer who is married to Jon and they have Joseph and Jocelyn. I also have a son, Matthew who is married to Kelley and they have Brandon. My family mean more to me than anything else in this world and believe me I love my children, BUT grandchildren are even better. There are absolutely no words that can be said to express my feelings toward them.
I have worked from the beginning of time, well it seems that long. Right out of high school into the insurance business. Then it was the Airport, the School System, a Health Foundation, a Safety Engineer Expert Witness and, finally, the health industry. I do believe this is my last stop. Boy, have things changed over the years in every aspect of working. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up.
Getting older is no picnic either. Aches, pains, pills, medication, walking sideways and just pooped…yep that’s aging. I totally understand “going to bed with the chickens!” And what is it about weight…that’s a whole other story on its own.
I have it so made in this world. Yes, I work but I have a “slave” at home. I know that Ron must feel like that at times, but he has that gene that not all men have. You know, the one that gives him the ability to work on and fix almost everything! Now Ron is a procrastinator and you can not push him but he has the ability. So, I don’t do much at home. However he did start a little spa repair business to work on part time which unfortunately for him time-wise has turned into a full time job some weeks. He complains but you know he likes it or he really would not be doing it.
I asked my daughter to set this up so that I will have a place to promote and discuss breast cancer survivors. After having attended a Casting For Recovery retreat in the Northern part of Arizona…a three day weekend of learning how to fly fish, I had to do something to be sure this retreat continued. Jennifer and I had our first Bunco for Breast Cancer Survivors the Fall of 2006. I got so many donations for giveaways…people are so generous and have been touched so much by Breast Cancer and we raised $700. The next year we grew and raised $1000 and this year we raised over $1,300. All proceeds were donated to Casting for Recovery. I am now working with the local CFR group and hope to begin a volunteer group that will pass the word and help to support CFR. We need to have more and more survivors sign up for the retreats too. You can not let Breast Cancer define you but it sure does change a lot in your life and future.
I have worked from the beginning of time, well it seems that long. Right out of high school into the insurance business. Then it was the Airport, the School System, a Health Foundation, a Safety Engineer Expert Witness and, finally, the health industry. I do believe this is my last stop. Boy, have things changed over the years in every aspect of working. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up.
Getting older is no picnic either. Aches, pains, pills, medication, walking sideways and just pooped…yep that’s aging. I totally understand “going to bed with the chickens!” And what is it about weight…that’s a whole other story on its own.
I have it so made in this world. Yes, I work but I have a “slave” at home. I know that Ron must feel like that at times, but he has that gene that not all men have. You know, the one that gives him the ability to work on and fix almost everything! Now Ron is a procrastinator and you can not push him but he has the ability. So, I don’t do much at home. However he did start a little spa repair business to work on part time which unfortunately for him time-wise has turned into a full time job some weeks. He complains but you know he likes it or he really would not be doing it.
I asked my daughter to set this up so that I will have a place to promote and discuss breast cancer survivors. After having attended a Casting For Recovery retreat in the Northern part of Arizona…a three day weekend of learning how to fly fish, I had to do something to be sure this retreat continued. Jennifer and I had our first Bunco for Breast Cancer Survivors the Fall of 2006. I got so many donations for giveaways…people are so generous and have been touched so much by Breast Cancer and we raised $700. The next year we grew and raised $1000 and this year we raised over $1,300. All proceeds were donated to Casting for Recovery. I am now working with the local CFR group and hope to begin a volunteer group that will pass the word and help to support CFR. We need to have more and more survivors sign up for the retreats too. You can not let Breast Cancer define you but it sure does change a lot in your life and future.
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