I had good intentions of blogging every day in February until Valentine's Day, showing you hearts from around the house. A pretty simple goal to meet, right? Well, my 83 year old father-in-law fell 3 weeks ago and broke 4 ribs, and began a medical downward spiral that currently has him in ICU on a respirator with Pneumonia. It's not looking good, but yesterday he squeezed my hands really tight when I was talking to him, and even blew me a kiss...so I remain hopeful. He wants to dance at Elizabeth's wedding :) Yes, technically he is my ex-father in law, but divorce does not end the love or respect you feel for someone after 33 years. He is the grandfather of my children, he is my family. So today I will go to the hospital again, and wear a mask and gloves and gown, and see how tight he can squeeze! Here are some of the hearts I meant to show you...
A tiny velvet pincushion found at the Nashville flea market...
heart shaped rocks found at the beach...
a heart necklace from Heather Kowalski...
a heart box from Andrea Singarella...
silver hearts...
sacred hearts...
hearts in art...
and my {sweet} heart, who came home last weekend to see his grandpa...
five minutes with this kid and my heavy heart is once again lifted!
Wishing you all a Happy Valentine's Day!
xo suzanne
another lovely post, suzanne. the heart shaped beach rock is amazing! i am praying for your sweet father-in-law and for his recovery. wishing you a happy valentine's day, also!
♥karla
Posted by: karla | February 11, 2011 at 09:56 AM
Love all the hearts, Suzanne, but most of all, wishing your father-in-law a very speedy recovery. He is lucky to have you and your big heart in his life.
XO,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | February 11, 2011 at 11:36 AM
So sorry your father-in-law is feeling poorly. I'll send some prayers his way. Wishing you and yours a Happy Hearts Day!!
Posted by: LindaSonia | February 11, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Keeping your family, and your father-in-law especially, in my prayers!
(((hugs)))
Posted by: Knitnana | February 11, 2011 at 02:13 PM
Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. A close family friend of mine passed away feb 10; he was a grandfather figure to my kids...sooo I hope u will not have this kind of loss as yougerrir daughters nuputuals are soon approaching.
Posted by: Gerri lesley | February 11, 2011 at 04:13 PM
I'm so sorry to hear about your FIL. I hope he pulls though and can get out of ICU quickly. 2011 was supposed to be a better year but I just lost my FIL and I hope you and the kids don't have to go through the same sadness. Hugs...
Posted by: Heather | February 11, 2011 at 11:16 PM
Very sorry to hear about your Father-in-law. I feel the very same way about any of my family that gets divorced. Once you are family... you stay family. I'll keep your FIL in my thoughts and prayers. I'm glad your son was able to come for a visit for both you and your FIL. Take care! Hugs!
Posted by: Bridget | February 12, 2011 at 03:18 AM
your hearts all around are so lovely Suzanne, but i think i speak for everyone in saying that being with your family is way more important. choose them first - always. the rest can wait. many prayers are being lifted for you and your family. have a beautiful family-filled day.
Posted by: jill | February 12, 2011 at 05:23 PM
Sad to hear about your father-in-law. I hope he is better today! You look soooo pretty in the picture with your boy!
Posted by: kana | February 12, 2011 at 11:23 PM
First of all, I hope your FIL is getting stronger and doing better. Second of all, you look beautiful with your handsome son. Third, I had plans to do a heart a day also. We must be on the same wavelength! Except I only did 2 posts.....you are doing much better than me! Lol
happy valentine's day, Suzanne!
Andrea
Posted by: Andrea | February 14, 2011 at 08:51 PM
Suzanne, Praying that your sweet father-in-law pops out of bed soon to put on his dancing shoes! Sounds as though there are big hearts all around your lovely family! Here's to hand squeezes and kiss blowing! Happy belated heart day!
Posted by: Julie B. | February 16, 2011 at 03:42 PM
So true that family, even if it starts out as someone elses, stays in our hearts forever. I have been blessed with the best in-laws (some who have passed-on), and my husband has been a wonderful in-law to my family. Though it certainly can, divorce shouldn't divide us from those we love. Sending you my best thoughts for strength.
Posted by: Charlotte Smothers | February 17, 2011 at 08:20 PM