Brrr, It's Cold Here in Ohio!

Yes, I'm in Ohio right now. A last minute, unexpected trip as my grandmother's condition worsened last week. My mother and sister flew in on Thursday, and I flew here on Friday. My grandmother has rallied round for the moment, but she is very weak and frail and on oxygen. She turned 93 last Wednesday.


I have limited internet access while I'm here, but I did want to announce the winner of the cookie and dog treat giveaway... Kim from House of Spots. {I know it's hard to see above in my randomizer, #4 is the selected number.} Kim is the proud mama of three very beautiful dalmatians. Jump on over to her blog and take a peek... all my dog lovin' friends will just adore her pups and her gorgeous photography! Every time I visit her blog, her photos severely test my self-control... I long for another dalmatian some days as I miss my spotty boy so much!

Kim, send me an email (suzgarten@yahoo.com) with your address and I'll get your treats out to you early next week.  I won't be home until late Thursday, so I'll whip up some fresh cookies and dog treats this coming weekend.

I want to thank EVERYONE for commenting and entering my giveaway... I'll try to have another cookie and dog treat giveaway during March.  I know I've said it before, but I truly, truly wish I could just send cookies and dog treats to everyone.  It's so much fun to get surprises like that in the mail, isn't it?!  :-)

Here's wishing all my readers a fantastic week, wherever you might be and however much snow you may have!

17 comments:

  1. Oh My...93 years...we should all be so lucky. Will keep you in my thughts...stay warm

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  2. Oh, Susan...
    Life gets hard sometimes,doesn't it? My sweet nana has diagnosed with Alzheimers It literally happened over night. But, I pray for her continued good health, even as she slips away from us.
    I will keep your grandmother in my prayers, and you, also.

    xo, misha

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  3. Stay warm and I will send good thoughts and prayers to you and your grandmother.

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  4. Sorry about your grandmother, but how wonderful that she is surrounded by people who love her so much...it must be such a comfort to her in these her final days or weeks.

    I was REALLY hoping I would win this contest. Well, maybe next time!

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  5. Good luck in Ohio... but it's just as cold here too

    hope it all works out

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  6. Warm wishes to you AND your grandmother!

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  7. Thinking of you, Susan. And prayers being said for your dear Grandmother.

    ((hugs))
    ~Lisa

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  8. I am sending prayers and lots of thoughts for your Grandma and family...

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  9. The ripe old age of 93?! Good for her!
    Take care of yourself and family Suz x

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  10. Never saying good bye is easy, 93 years wow she had a long and hopefully a blessed life. I am glad you are with her. My prayers are with you my friend. I'll keep in touch with you, stay strong.

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  11. My heart and prayers are with your and your dear Grandmother. You are blessed to be with this sweet lady. I wish I could hug my grandmothers one last time they were incredible women as yours is.

    God bless and may you have sweet, sweet peace.

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  12. I hope you've been able to have some quality time with your grandmother.

    All the best ~Andrea~

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  13. How did I miss this?? YAY! Thank you so much...we are so excited!

    Glad to hear you made it home safely and we're sending lots of positive thoughts for your grandmother and family.

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  14. hope your Grandmother is doing better soon....glad you made it home safe and sound...

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