Life....

Sometimes in life you go through things that aren't very pleasant....

Hell...they are just downright BAD lol, and you are jussssssssssst about ready to just say forget it. Then you get an email from a trusted friend and say you know what?? You are right.  You go through it and HOPE that one day the sun will shine again.

If it's raining in your life right now....hang on in there. The sun WILL shine again.

The sun is shining in my life right now. I am going to enjoy it!

Toodles!!!

Comments

[Robyn]

OK - I'm delurking (is that even a word?) to let you know how thrilled I am that you're still blogging. I was so upset when I saw your last post - you provide me with so much inspiration for my own sewing and plenty of crafty goodness when life gets in the way and I can't do any of my own. Hopefully that whole issue got sorted and we can keep on with the good stuff!!

[Dana]

Hey girl!!! You the life of the damn party, I know you aint down!! Here is VIRTUAL upliftment( is that a word....LOL). Love ya chica

[Rachel]

I totally agree, great that you're still blogging, I love the clothes you make, I inspires me to go get the patterns and make the clothes! Keep blogging, its great to read your blog. Do you bead? That's my passion at the moment (yes, yet another hobby!), would love the bead shops you get in the US! - Rachel, England

[Rachel]

I totally agree, great that you're still blogging, I love the clothes you make, I inspires me to go get the patterns and make the clothes! Keep blogging, its great to read your blog. Do you bead? That's my passion at the moment (yes, yet another hobby!), would love the bead shops you get in the US! - Rachel, England

[Erica B.]

You have to take life with the good and the bad. The bad may get you down for a moment, but I can't let the bad think it's gotten the best of me. I shake it off and keep on going!

[Ronalyn]

phew.. your still here!
keep it going girl.. So glad to hear you are enjoying life :)
Lawd knows you've been through some hard times :)

[Patricia Richardson]

In the words of one of my favorite songs, "Don't give up, just hold on, joy will come, you be strong; the Lord, our God, is an awesome, an awesome God." He can bring you through anything. Glad you are still blogging. Be blessed.

[Marcia]

WELCOME BACK GIRL!!!!! You scared me for a minute. I kept checking to see if you were back. I needed my daily fix of "inspirational" Adrienne. Your e-presence inspires so many people so I'm glad you've decided to go forth and not allow "one" lurker to hold you back.

[Flora]

Following Patricia, one of my favorite songs, "...when the rain falls down on me,
Lord, take me high up so I can see
the rainbow...the rainbow tells me this storm has passed." Our trials are always temporary. Keep looking up. ~Flora

[Elaray]

Here's a cyber/blogger {{{{hug}}}}. Thanks for the inspirational words.

[barba]

I love reading your blog It has really inspired me over the past year and I have the purchases to prove it (smile)Now here is my two cents only because I like you. ALWAYS go with your instincts it will never lead you wrong. The good lord gave them to us for a reason and your family is number one. If the person does not identity themselves be very cautious. I am going to give blogging a try in 2009 . One of my fears is what you experienced but I am going to jump in but if my instincts tell me something is wrong I am going to jump out. Please watch your back you seem like a great person and not everyone is nice as I am sure you know

[Tanya]

I'm so glad that you're back and I agree with all the words of encouragement but also the words of caution, as you have said on this very blog your family is first and most important don't ignore your instincts be safe and I'm sure all of us who have posted will keep you and your family in our prayers.

[tanisha]

very inspirational...thanks!

[GeckoGirl]

I'm glad you're back. BTW, I ended up having my dad's party at The Wine Loft and everyone enjoyed it. Thanks for the recommendation.

[TracyG]

Dionne Warwick wrote a song about it - (That's what friends are for!) Keep smiling and keep up the good work.

[Cassandra]

Glad to see you're back. I was getting worried!

[Izzy]

I was going to e-mail you if I didn't see a post today. Missed you!
Don't let one bad apple spoil the love.

[Gary K Wray]

We got your back sweetie.... or your side since we're neighbors! :)

[Jayme Grace]

I'm glad the sun is shining for you now. But even if the rain starts again, just take out your umbrella and press on. The sun is waiting on the other side.

Thanks for continuing to post and share with us. You're such an inspiration!

[urbanknitrix]

Joy and pain, it's like sunshine and rain. Remember that song? It's oh so true. How do we know what joy is, if we haven't experience pain. Thanks for the post.

[Alisa]

*Side Eye*

*Smacking the HELL out of the serial blog lurker that went through every post*

It is NOT cool to come to your blog and not get my daily dose of fun.

I am so glad you are posting again Adrienne. It is the difference in a day for me. Stay encouraged!

[Maiisha]

This post was right on time...we never know how much things we say or do encourage & uplift others!

When you get a chance, listen to "It's Your Time" by Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers. It's an AWESOME song.

Keep enjoying the sunshine!

[Lynn]

Welcome back! So glad you decided to continue "sharing the love"! You have too many peeps here who love you to let one bad apple spoil it for all! Carry on, girl!

[Andrea]

I'm also glad you're still blogging. I was a little worried. By the way, the photo for today is gorgeous!! Keep on keeping on. =)

[Cynta]

Keep it movin' adrienne!!lol... be encouraged, girl!!

[Tany]

I know how that goes. I've been there more than once. After the storm the first sunlight makes us feel so peacefull and blessed... Don't let the bad things pull you down - Just grow stronger

[T.T.]

Yay!! Happy to see that you are in a better mood!! Have a Happy Tuesday!

[Pam]

Glad to see that you're back. You are TRULY an inspiration.

[Shante Schroeder]

I haven't commented on your blog in awhile and after yesterday's post I thought I would again say hi! I love visiting your blog and hearing your stories about your amazing family and friends. And you are so talented! You are one of the reasons I got over my fear of sewing machines and began sewing. I saw some of the amazing clothes you made when you still considered yourself a beginner and thought, "I can do that!" Thanks for being such an inspiration.

[Kim Brown]

I love looking at the positives in life more than the negatives, it always pulls me up.

[Freaky Deaky]

Miss a post and all kinds of stuff goes down. Not familiar with your set up but since you're a hosted blog lurkers can always be banned.

Don't know what's going on but I hope it gets better.

[Kristi S]

Hope you figured out the creepy Blog Stalker and that everything is all good again!! I saw a cryptic message to someone on your Facebook status the other day and wondered what was up!!??

[tiennie]

I hope all is OK with you! Hope the creepy stalker is not so creepy too.

[anna]

the bible never said it'd be easy. you gotta take happiness as it comes to you!

[The NON-Superwoman]

This is so very right on target! Thanks for sharing this.

[Barrie Haywood-Wright]

Hope you find out who it was-you may see me coming in from the Department of Justice :), but I am just such a fan of yours and everything you do. Don't let anyone steal your joy, girl!
By the way, your knitting has inspired my whole family, including my new husband to take a family knitting class. I'll let you know how it goes.
Give everyone much love from your net buddy in Washington DC-

[Stacey]

OH Thank Goodness your still here. :) I worried that my daily inspiration would end. hope everything with the over zealous fan works out. Please dont let that person deter you from spreading your daily sunshine!!!!

[Joy]

So glad to see you're back! Talk about don't know what ya got 'til it's gone! I hope you were able to find some resolution and peace to that issue. Please know that most of us truly appreciate your openness as well as the inspiraton and information you share with your readership.

[Arlene]

You're a beautiful person! Glad to see you back! I was worried after your last post!

[Carol]

I'm glad you're sounding OK. Life sometimes has a way of blindsiding you and sometimes you feel nothing will ever be right again. That's when the simplest thing can turn you around. Keep looking for those things. Keep smiling at people on the street, keep positive thoughts in your head and surround yourself with beautiful things and people. Find something to smile about every day and things won't seem so bad. Take care.

[Andrea]

Your comment was thought provoking. Because I sure have felt like "forget it". You are inspiring and you have a great spirit.

Andrea,
Boston, MA

[toni]

Amen, Sister! Right now I don't have a lot of sun in my life, but I know it's out there and coming back soon!

[Stacey_CrimsonPurl]

^ Don't play Patrice you can't tell me nuthin' about some Annie!! :o) Got it on tape too! ;op

LUV the post woman!!

[alethia]

Glad you are back. You are such an inspiration to me. What I enjoy the most about your blogging is your family and friends. Oh I also like your postings about food, one more thing I enjoy your yearly posting about homecoming.

[Kim]

Sorry you had troubles. Glad you bounced back, some how I knew you would.

[Linda]

I'm glad you are still blogging. I love the way you write. I especially enjoy when you take a camera out in public for the sneak shots. Very funny. I have been a regular lurker. I promise to drop a note now and then.

[Melanie S. Smith]

I am so glad that the sun is shining in your life again!!! You are an inspiration for me and so many more!!!

[tracy]

Glad to see that your're back! We missed you!

[Michelle]

Glad your back! Missed you! I hope things have settled!

Hugs

[Lisa]

wow- i'm late to the party, but i get to see all the love that's here! we missed you A!!!

[Tiffany]

Well said!!!! Good to see u back. :-)

[JAkkI]

I guess its time to stop stalking and say heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey...

This was perfect timeing for me. Thank you, seriously.

[KeeKee]

I'm happy to see that you are back to blogging. I know it had to be un-nerving, not knowing who was lurking. We just have to be careful about how much we share with people, in real-life and in the blogiverse. I truly enjoy all the wonderful clothes, layouts and other crafty goodness you create. You are truly an inspiration. It would have been a shame to see it end, but we all would have understood. I wish you peace-of-mind and much happiness.

Happy Holidays

[Nikki]

I am SO glad to see you ain't let 'em keep you down. Because I was on my way with the newborn (and crowbar) in tow ;).

[Heather]

Hey Adrienne, hope it's all sorted out, jeeez!

[Fergie]

Your post is an excellent reminder. Thank you very much!

[Dr. Z]

Glad you are back. I am inspired each time I stop by.

[Sharon]

Hang in there Adrienne! You always make me smile w/ your posts and your (ahem) video selections! Love your insight and love what you make! Keep it going!

[Lara]

I am way too behind on reading your blog. And everyone else's! I am glad you are still blogging. I usually have to go back and read like 20 posts at one time because I am so behind but I adore your blog and all your great photography.

I LOVE the picture in this post. And what you wrote. There is so much truth to it.