Baby shower gifts and such

I did a show at the mom 2 mom sale last week and it was a complete bust, all the money i invested into making diaper cakes, baskets for new babies, and baskets for new moms, is all sitting on my shelves as I sold NOTHING!!!
I don't know if it was just the wrong time of the year or if I was in the wrong place or if i should just continue to advertise online, and in other places.
None the less i was very disappointed and hurt that not a single thing sold.
So if anyone is in need of anything for a shower let me know I can change any of the items I have to be made for a girl/boy or otherwise, i can change them up easily.
I wasn't able to upload my pictures to my website for some reason but if you would like to see pics of what i have email me at mrscarrihattaway@aol.com and i can send pics, also let me know sort of what you are looking for.
Have a wonderful day and thanks for reading!!!

Basket for a cancer raffle

A friend came to me and asked me to help her put together a prize for a raffle they were doing for her brother who is suffering from cancer, I thought I can do that.....
I made a basket that hopefully will be won by a woman but I put in a pair on cute pajamas, a small journal, a couple of candles and a set that had bubble bath, lotion and shower gel along with a bath puff, and a pumice stone....
I think it turned out really nicely and it feels good to do something good for someone. Hopefully this will help them raise some money.

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A letter from someone with fibromyalgia

A letter from someone with fibromyalgia.....

I found this very interesting and hit so close to home I wish more people could understand the disease I live with day to day, mostly my family but thought I would post this:

The Letter To Normals

Hello Family, Friends, and Anyone Wishing to Know Me,

Allow me to begin by thanking you for taking the time out of your day to spend some time with me and get to know me better. A person's time is their most valuable asset and yours is appreciated.

I want to talk to you about Fibromyalgia (FM) and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS). Many have never heard of these conditions and for those who have, many are misinformed. And because of this judgments are made that may not be correct… So I ask you to keep an open mind as I try to explain who I am and how FM/MPS has assaulted not only my life but those whom I love as well.

You see, I suffer from a disease that you cannot see; a disease that there is no cure for and that keeps the medical community baffled at how to treat and battle this demon, who's attacks are relentless. My pain works silently, stealing my joy and replacing it with tears. On the outside we look alike you and I; you wont see my scars as you would a person who, say, had suffered a car accident. You wont see my pain in the way you would a person undergoing chemo for cancer; however, my pain is just as real and just as debilitating. And in many ways my pain may be more destructive because people can't see it and do not understand....

Please don't get angry at my seemingly lack of interest in doing things; I punish myself enough I assure you. My tears are shed many times when no one is around. My embarrassment is covered by a joke or laughter, but inside I want to die....

Most of my "friends" are gone; even members of my own family have abandoned me. I have been accused of "playing games" for another's sympathy. I have been called unreliable because I am forced to cancel plans I made at the last minute because the burning and pain in my legs or arms is so intense I cannot put my clothes on and I am left in my tears as I miss out on yet another activity I used to love and once participated in with enthusiasm.

I feel like a child at times... Just the other day I put the sour cream I bought at the store in the pantry, on the shelf, instead of in the refrigerator; by the time I noticed it, it had spoiled. When I talk to people, many times I lose my train of thought in mid sentence or forget the simplest word needed to explain or describe something. Please try to understand how it feels to have another go behind me in my home to make sure the stove is off after I cook an occasional meal. Please try to understand how it feels to "lose" the laundry, only to find it in the stove instead of the dryer. As I try to maintain my dignity the Demon assaults me at every turn. Please try to understand….

Sleep, when I do get some, is restless and I wake often because of the pain the sheets have on my legs or because I twitch uncontrollably. I walk through many of my days in a daze with the Fibro-fog laughing at me as I stumble and grasp for clarity.

And just because I can do a thing one day, that doesn't mean I will be able to do the same thing the next day or next week. I may be able to take that walk after dinner on a warm July evening; the next day or even the in the next hour I may not be able to walk to the fridge to get a cold drink because my muscles have begun to cramp and lock up or spasm uncontrollably. And there are those who say "but you did that yesterday!" "What is your problem today?" The hurt I experience at those words scars me so deeply that I have let my family down again; and still they don't understand….

On a brighter side I want you to know that I still have my sense of humor. If you take the time to spend with me you will see that. I love to tell that joke to make another's face light up and smile at my wit. I love my kids and grandbabies and shine when they give me my hugs or ask me to fix their favorite toy. I am fun to be with if you will spend the time with me on my own playing field; is this too much to ask? I love you and want nothing more than to be a part of your life. And I have found that I can be a strong friend in many ways. Do you have a dream? I am your friend, your supporter and many times I will be the one to do the research for your latest project; many times I will be your biggest fan and the world will know how proud I am at your accomplishments and how honored I am to have you in my life.

So you see, you and I are not that much different. I too have hopes, dreams, goals… and this demon…. Do you have an unseen demon that assaults you and no one else can see? Have you had to fight a fight that crushes you and brings you to your knees? I will be by your side, win or lose, I promise you that; I will be there in ways that I can. I will give all I can as I can, I promise you that. But I have to do this thing my way. Please understand that I am in such a fight myself and I know that I have little hope of a cure or effective treatments, at least right now. Please understand….

Thank you for spending your time with me today. I hope we can work through this thing, you and I. Please understand that I am just like you… Please understand….

Copyright of www.fibrohugs.org Written by Ronald J. Waller

Inspirations......

~Be a success magnet. Think positively!
~Life is still filled with unexpected blessings.
~It's okay to drop something from your to-do list.
~You have too many good qualities to count.
~Have some fun. It's good for you!
~Mistakes just make you smarter.
~You are a bundle of possibilities.
~Relax worrying never did anyone any good.
~It's always a good time to believe in miracles
~You are remarkable.
~Everyday we get an incredible gift, another 24 hours.
~Think happy thoughts. It works.
~You're unforgettable!
~You give so much time to others. It's okay to spend some on you!
~Set your worries aside and joys will take their place.
~Everyday you bring a smile to someones face.
~See the best in yourself and forgive the rest.
~All your hard work is about to pay off.
~You have what it takes.
~Hold your head high you have so much to be proud of!

Tonight I am going to do my 1st, itworks showing

I am kinda nervous, but I have put it off too long now, I need to get it up and going, I was really excited about it when I signed on, but then certain circumstances prevented me from moving forward and lately I have been concentrating on my diaper cakes. But the company is itworks.com and we sell body wraps that detoxify and tone and firm your body where you apply them, they also have facial ones. They also carry a wide variety of dietary supplements. I am really excited to do this show. Hopefully its successful and I don't fall flat on my face and look like a fool. If you are interested in learning more or would like to see a demonstration or even host a party let me know.
MrsCarriHattaway@aol.com