03/23/2026
Hello to all my C4C friends. It has been a while since I have posted. I just wanted to let everyone know that I am still alive, even though the enemy has been trying very hard the past few months to take me out. It has been a real struggle for me personally going through all this, but also for my husband and our fur babies. If you have a minute and a prayer to spare, we would appreciate them for sure. It has been one thing after another with my health and each one seemingly worse than the one before. The one thing we have learned is to never say, "What else could happen? Or It can't possibly get any worse." As soon as we say that, we are sure to find out a whole lot more can happen and it CAN get much worse! I never imagined I would be 54 years old living in the body of a 107 year old. But here I am... killing it... or fighting to not let it kill me. "Not today Satan" is my new daily mantra. As if my medical issues are not enough to deal with, God showed us that He has an incredible sense of humor by gifting us with a special needs dog. That in itself is a huge daily challenge, but on top of everything else, it can be overwhelming and a smidge frustrating. 😵💫
Despite so many people (kindly) suggesting we get rid of Otto, we know that if we were to surrender him to the shelter or rehome him, it wouldn't be long before he was abused or put down. We just can't do that to the little guy. As with many things in our lives, we believe that God brought Otto to us for a reason. First, so we could save him from the terrible situation he was in, and second, so he could save me and Nala. As my health continued to decline, as my service dog, Nala became depressed and lethargic. When I became bedridden and unable to participate in life, she just laid in bed next to me or sometimes on top of me, literally for hours on end. The only real stimulation she was getting was an hour or two at night when J got home from work and before he went to bed. It was suggested to us that we get another dog for Nala's mental and physical health. So we did. Have we regretted it at moments? Perhaps... but bringing Otto into the family was exactly what Nala needed. It was also what I needed in a round about way. Because Otto is special needs, he can't "take care of himself" like Nala or other dogs can. So him being here has forced me to focus on his needs and care, rather than dwelling on my own problems so much. My problems combined with his is a challenge, but we keep each other going. Now, Nala has her paws full with taking care of both of us! She takes her jobs very seriously and does a great job, but is super happy to see dad when he gets home. She basically just clocks out on Otto and myself until J leaves again in the morning.
I say ALL that, to say this... thank you to those who message and ask how I am doing? To let me know you are praying. See if there is anything you can do to help? Wondering if I will ever be bring the C4C page back? If I am or can still make crosses? I appreciate every message, question and encouragement that you send. As for bringing the page back full time, I want to, but that just isn't physically in the cards for me right now. Can I still make crosses? Some days, yes. Some days, no! The spirit is willing and wanting, but the body doesn't always cooperate. However, if any of you want crosses made and you are not in a huge hurry, I encourage you to contact me. I am willing to take orders, as long as you understand that the timeline for receiving your order may be longer than normal. I never know from day to day what my body will allow me to do. At times I can take an order, make the crosses and have them ready to ship in 5 days, when at other times it might be 10 or 15 days. If you order and it takes me an extra long time to fill the order, a discount will be applied.
So, at this time I have no estimated time for when things will be up and running as they were, but I am still here and willing to make crosses as God allows. So please, do not hesitate to reach out and let me know that you would like to order.
From our doors to yours, have a very Happy (early) Easter. 🐣
