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Life has been speeding past me at a dizzying pace. I have some artwork and some storage solutions to share with you, but I've been so busy some days I'm not sure if I'm coming or going......
But this stopped me dead in my tracks......I was scrolling through Facebook and saw the most amazing cowgirl boots....Old Gringo Cowgirl Boots that I have been dying to purchase ever since I first layed eyes on them about a year ago......they cost $500 or so.....and I just can't quite bring myself to spend that kind of money on one article of clothing just for me lol. The embroidered flowers and vines are just divine.
Curious to know more about these boots I clicked on the blog post by Melody Ross. She is one amazing artist, who is always inspiring women. What I love about her is that she is totally honest with her successes and her hurdles in life. She is real, she is honest, she is true to herself.
She is also auctioning off her favorite pair of Old Gringo Boots to help young girls. She has seen their tragic situation up close and personal. I could hardly hold back the tears when I read her blog post.
Melody is giving up her favorite pair of cowgirl boots to help those in need, and many other people are giving up their favorite things to auction off as well. I can't help but wonder if the lucky winner of these boots will feel like they are walking a few steps in Melody's shoes, and find themselves being inspired to help others too. Please visit Melody's Blog and do what you can to help out. I really appreciate it.
Zuzu is home!!! I've had so many emails and facebook posts asking how we found her....so here is the story - a little long, so grab your glass of wine...and maybe a box of kleenex.... and kick up your feet......
Her story began on Sunday December 9th (2012) ~ Aaron and I have spent 2 1/2 hours searching for her after she left, following her tracks, calling her name. We were snowshoeing and looking for a Christmas tree and having so much fun.
Oh no.....we noticed she and Willow (our black lab puppy) were gone. Willow came right back, Zuzu did not. We drove down the mountain to get cell service and called the sheriff, police, animal control, ranger stations. It was cold - almost 20 below Zero with the windchill. Up the mountain again to search for her for another hour or more, it grew dark. We reluctantly went home and put the kids to bed. Made flyers, called everyone we could think of, posted on Facebook, sent emails, said prayers...couldn't sleep....knot in my gut.
I went back Monday searching all day, went back to the spot we last saw her...... Dumping snow all afternoon. (Probably a little dangerous for me to be up there by myself - but hey you don't know my Mom, Dad or my Grandpa Harry! lol). Getting dark, so I started back down the mountain. I talked with snowplow drivers, restaurant owners, loggers and even ran into a sheriff. He actually went up in a snowstorm looking for her Sunday night in a blizzard in the dark - what an amazing man. (I noticed his truck said "Canine Unit") Gave flyers to everyone we knew. Sent out more facebook posts and emails.
Made a plan for tomorrow, stayed up late....can't sleep....stomach really hurts. Dreampt of her all night.
Tuesday, Aaron and I went back up. He went to exact spot we lost her, trekked through the woods, called for her, marked some trees ;), he was up there for a few hours. I stayed in the low grounds looking all over, we met up and looked together, didn't find her. Today the deep sadness crept in......and wondering how she could survive the cold. We went home, sent out more emails and flyers. My girls cried themselves to sleep, heartbreaking. Decided we were going to tie some of our socks around rocks and leave a trail for her. Feeling so sad, trying not to lose hope. Happened to check Facebook - up to almost 300 shares on my post of our missing Zuzu, many people I don't even know. Oh my gosh, how can that be?...... Found some hope again.
Wednesday ~ Went to work today, the schedule changed, I didn't have any clients magically...... and my boss was an angel and said family is first, go do what you need to do.....wow - who has a boss like that?........
I drove up the mountain again, late afternoon today to the spot we started our snowshoeing.....I saw dog tracks in the fresh snow. They led into the campground we always go to and back to our snowshoe spot. I drove in further, had to put the truck in 4-wheeldrive, lots of deep snow, wondered if I might get stuck, didn't care. Got out, trekked around, marked a spot ;), called and called and called for Zuzu.
Kept looking at the tracks, got my phone out to take a photo of the tracks......the paw prints were 3 circles, close together, but really long, more like ovals.......... like Zuzu's..........caught a glimpse of something out of the corner of my eye.....and there she was! Limping down the mountain road towards me!........... skinny, exhausted........I thought she was a ghost...... or a mirage.
I called her and she trotted up to me and we fell in the snow, her licking my face and pawing me. Tears and more tears. It was like a scene from the movies. I could not believe I had actually found her! What are the odds?! (who gives a shit about the odds anyway...it's about going beyond the odds)
I can't remember the last time I cried so much.....Zuzu wanted to get to the truck...she jumped right in..... I gave her some food. She was sooo hungry. I drove like a mad woman down the mountain, let's just say waaayy over the speed limit. It was about 20 min before I had cell service. I called Aaron, he could hardly understand me. "You got her?!!" - yes I've got her!
Stopped for food in Saratoga, then took her to the vet. She no longer had on her pink fleece coat on .............and had no fur and deep abrasions under her arms. I think her coat got caught and she fought to get out.
What a brave soul. No major injuries.....She lost almost 10lbs total. Here she is snuggled beside me on the couch a few hours after she was found.
I can't imagine all that she has been through in her 3 nights out in the cold in the mountains. She is an amazing animal full of fight, strength, determination, bravery, love and spirit. She never gave up and never stopped believing.
I am absolutely certain........... that all the Facebook shares, tweets, likes, comments, prayers, positive thoughts, healing energies and love from friends, family and complete strangers, helped my family and I have this Christmas Miracle.
I cannot truly put into words how utterly grateful and amazed I am by everyone's help and kindness. There is still so much goodness in the world and miracles to be seen. Don't lose your hope, keep believing, never give up.
We rescued Zuzu from the animal shelter 3 years ago at Christmas. Every year we love to watch "It's a Wonderful Life", and so we named her Zuzu - after Zuzu's petals. As Ken said earlier - I think an Angel got it's wings tonight by bringing Zuzu home.
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. ~ Holly
Today I wanted to show you a quick project that I created. It's an altered Gift Bag featuring an Ombre affect, using various shades of the color purple to create a color progression. It is absolutely one of my favorite techniques using Tattered Angels paint products.
I created this Ombre Style Wine Bag to give to my dear friends Jerry and Sandi Parks.
They were high school sweethearts, who have found each other again. They were married recently on a beach in St. Lucia. It's rather a romantic tale, and I'm so very happy to be attending their wedding reception tonight. I can't think of two people more deserving of this happy occasion. Friends and family will share a toast to them and celebrate their happiness. Don't you just adore a good love story?!!! (Swoon)
So here's a few tips on how I created this Ombre Wine Bag for this fabulous couple......
I poured Puple Passion Glimmer Glaze onto a non-stick craft sheet, then rolled my brayer in it, coating it evenly. I rolled the Glimmer Glaze loaded brayer onto my stamp and immediately stamped onto the kraft colored wine bag. I did this twice at the top and bottom of the bag and allowed it to dry.
That's all there is to creating a Tattered Angels Ombre Style Wine Bag for that perfect couple!
Please join me in toasting to Sandi and Jerry and sending prayers and lots of positive energy to the happy couple. See....dreams really do come true.
Love you both so much!!
Thanks for stopping by tmy blog today and for letting me share a little of my excitement.
You often see my paper crafting and mixed media creations on my blog. But, today I wanted to share some photo's I took of Wild and Wonderful Wyoming.
This was taken of Vedauwoo. Known to the Arapaho Indians as “Land of the Earthborn Spirit,” the rock formations of Vedauwoo (pronounced vee-da-voo) attract experienced climbers, campers and hikers. This area is conveniently located off Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie (exit 329) and for westbound travelers is their first introduction to the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest and its more than two million acres of public lands.
This is one of my favorite photo's of the Wild Horses in Wyoming. I took this today on the way from Lander, Wy back home to Rawlins. You just never know where you will see a small herd or even a couple of the wild horses. It is such an amazing experience to see them.
I found this video by the Wyoming Tourism Department. They have some great close up shots of these amazing animals.
I hope you've enjoyed a glimpse into my Wild Wyoming World. Thanks for stopping by Wild Wyoming Art Cafe' today.
