Tuesday, June 21, 2011

So long! Farewell! Aufwiedersehn, Adieu.

Though I feared my sanity was at stake, I decided to pack the dear dogs into the car, have a stern conversation with the GPS and haul my self and 1000 items of luggage (I swear the dogs are like kids, and I was never a light traveler) on an 8-hour drive down to Enterprise, Alabama. After 4 months away, I have been missing some of my dearest friends from our old neighborhood and since one particular family is so inconveniently moving to Germany in a few weeks (boo Army) I figured it was time to show my face again. The sweet wife of this dynamic couple has been sending me care packages ever since I left town, so lately I’ve been racking my brains about what I could do for them in return. I did indeed hit upon a flash of inspiration. Anybody remember Forrest’s and my doggy trays of old? Well, excuse me for stealing my own theme- but …you can guess the rest.

My delivery mission was a success and my old pals seemed suitably charmed by my efforts. (Chad flies Apaches, the two Blondies are Abby and Gracie- their sweet spaniels and the German theme is self-explanatory).

Aufwiedersehn, Temples…miss you already.

7 comments:

  1. you're work is so cool. very different.

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  2. Thats a wonderful gift and Im sure they will treasure that for a very long time. Its hard when friends move away so far, and hopefully you'll be able to see them again soon (I have friends moving to UK, gives me a good reason to plan a trip there : ) Great painting!!!

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  3. I'm very behind in things and just spent time catching up with the posts of yours I've missed. I love the patch you designed, not to mention the sweet, wonderful tray you made for your friends. I got tears in my eyes reading about the Afghanistan deployment. I'll keep you both in my heart. Thank you both so much for your sacrifice for our country. nancy

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  4. Lovely gift that will be treasured I am sure. Sounds like you are adjusting well to army life--I appreciate your husbands service and your support of him.

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  5. Thank you! Yes, I feel exactly the same- we are already planning out visit to Germany. Nice to have a good excuse!
    Nancy, you always say the sweetest things to me, I love finding your comments. It is a pleasure and an honor being the wife of my pilot and supporting him in the quest to keep America safe. I really appreciate your kind words :)

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  6. You find so much joy in your daily life. The gift, I'm sure, was greatly appreciated. Thanks you, your husband, and the dear friends for all that you do.

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  7. Beautiful work. I love the Apache and I think your style enhanced the lines of the chopper even more.

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