Thursday, January 1, 2009

Happy New Year!!!..and a few updates...

I'm wishing you all Health, Joy and Happiness!!...Not just alone for the New Year ..but for all times as well!!......................

Thank you all so much my Dear Friends!!... For visiting my humble blog....your comments, kind words and well wishes!!..They are all so Special to me and have helped make the year Wonderful!!

Our Little Buddy...had his surgery on Tuesday morning. He has come through the surgery well. The vet said the tumor came off quite cleanly. The cell mass has been sent in for analysis....so we won't know for awhile (I'm not sure how long) what it is made up of. I have been very busy watching over this little fella....as he should not be licking his incision or get it wet...and since it is on his front leg...it looks very tasty...lol. He gets the stitches out on Jan 8th. My blog posts in the meantime may be even more erratic than usual..lol. I So want to Thank you for all your prayers and well wishes!!.......I am a Strong Believer in the Power of Prayer!

I have one more update to mention....some of you may remember my brother Dana. Who was diagnosed with terminal cancer (3-9months remaining)...in July of 2007. Well since then he has been treated and is doing well!!.....He has a few more treatments in the beginning of Jan. but so far at the moment it looks like the cancer is at a standstill. Here again...I Thank you all for the prayers, well wishes and the Beautiful cards that were sent to him. They truly made him feel Blessed and Wonderful!!!

Now...I have received another Beautiful Christmas card.....this one is from Karin....a good friend from Holland!...The sleigh is full of sparkle and there is a Gorgeous Angel Charm hanging from the flowers...I love it...Thank you so much Karin!!

Well....that is it for now.......Take Care Everyone...and if your travelling.....Drive Safe!!! Hugs, Ila

43 comments:

Sue from Oregon said...

Happy to hear things are looking up!

6 wacky women said...

Great news all around, Ila.
Wishing you and your family all the best for 2009.

Happy New Year
Karen x

Suzanne said...

Happy New Year Ila you have my sympathy we had Honey spayed on Monday have you ever tried to keep a 9 month Sproker spaniel full of beans quite and lead walks only!!! She will also go to have her stitches out on the 8th so here I go again wishing my life away!! Sue :o)

Tracey said...

Sounds like good news all around Ila!! So glad to hear it! All the very best to you and your loved ones for 2009!! *hugs*

Sandy said...

My dear Ila, I wish you a Happy New Year my friend.
May all your wishes come true. Hugs.

Emma said...

Happy New Year to you and all your family.
Sending your brother and your buddy good health wishes.
Emma x

Crafting Diva said...

Hi glad to hear things are on the up and hope the little thing on my blog for you makes you smile..... oh and Happy New year too!!!!

Tara said...

Take care Ila, sending big prayers for your furry buddy and your brother too! God Bless you all! xx

Annie said...

Here's wishing you and your family health, peace and joy in 2009. And I pray that you get good news from the vet next week, and in the mean time the stitches stay put!
hugs, annie x

Sparkle and Flourish said...

Happy New Year to you and your family adn I'm so glad to hear the good news about your brother. Wonderful! Hope your little buddy comes through safe and well too!
Judy x

Michelle said...

Happy New Year Ila !!! I'm so glad to hear about your brother!! Great start to a new year!! Hugs!

Tracy.H said...

A very Happy New Year to you and your family!! :0)

nicky said...

Happy New Year to you too!

And lovely new cards! hugs nicky

Moni said...

Happy new year to you too! Hugs, Moni

Christine Riley said...

Happy New Year to you too Ila! :) Thank you so much for all the inspiration you provide, I love visiting your blog. I'm SO glad to hear your good news. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.
Hugs, Christine :)

Donalda said...

Happy New Year to you too my friend, and I am so glad to hear the good news for all.

Shirley said...

What a truly lovely card, Ila~! It's funny what a few days away from stamping can do huh? What a beautiful start to the New Year! Have a Happy and Healthy one!

Joey said...

Hi Ila, happy new year to you, I am glad to read a happy good news post, the power of prayer is a remarkable thing! wishing your brother continued success and good wishes, and I hope your little buddy doesnt go for his leg too much!. love joey.xxx

DawnMarie said...

That is great news Ila, glad Buddy has come through his op ok and your brother is doing well. Look forward to your creations in 2009. DawnM.x

Jacquel said...

I'm glad to hear the good news Ila! May you continue to have a Blessed Year...hugs my friend!!!

dpkennedy said...

All great news! It is a Happy New Year! God bless!

ribenaruby said...

New Year wishes to you Ila, so glad to hear everything is so well all round!

Lim said...

Best Wishes for you Ila!!! I hope Santa bring you all what you ask for.. :))
Please check my blog, you have an award waiting for you.

Hugs,
LIM

Anonymous said...

Soooo glad to hear your 2009 is starting off with some positive good things!
Happy New Year!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Cute, cute, cute! I'm happy to hear that surgery went well. Hopefully the news will be good. Nice to hear your brother is doing well. The power of prayer!

Classroomfree said...

wishing you a very happy 2009, I hope all your dreams come true this year :o)

Tammi said...

I pray things continue to go so well on both fronts Ila and you and your family have a happy new year! Hugs to you, Tammi

Anonymous said...

Nice to hear your good news Ila. Thanks for all your sweet comments in 2008 :-)
Wishing you a very Happy New Year.
Hugs
Carole x

Heidi said...

Wishing you wonderful things this new year Ila. It sounds like you have some things to be thankful for and I happy for you for that.
Heidi

Anonymous said...

Ila i'm glad that your little Buddy had surgery, hope the results will come soon, about your brother i didn't know about it, hope he feels better this year too, and as you said we have a great and powerful tool that is prayer.
Praying for your family.

Have a very nice year 2009

Maje

Holly Young said...

That is all wonderful news to hear at the beginning of the year Ila. I hope 2009 gets better and better for you! Thanks for sharing the card Karin sent you with us!

retiredheather said...

Wonderful news for your baby and your brother. I am so glad to hear this joyful news. Take care of your dog and enjoy all the future holds for you and yours.
Hugs
Heather

Deborah said...

So good to read that Buddy came through well! Didn't the vet give you one of those cones for him to wear? You know so so they can't lick their stitches or whatever the issue is. I call Lobie a Cone Head when he has his on! He is an absessive licker, we couldn't manage without it when he gets an injury. Good luck with Buddy! New year hugs, Deb

Lilian said...

Happy New Year Ila! Glad to hear of your good news. Take care and have a wonderful year ahead!

Anja's weblog said...

Hi Ila,

a Very Happy New Year tot you and your family:))

Hugs
Anja

tineke said...

hello ila i wish you all the best for the comming year.
hugs tineke

Alina said...

Hello Ila, all the best wishes to you and your family for this year! I'm glad to read all those good news!
Hugs, Alina

Lynsey said...

Happy New Year Ila! I hope your Little Buddy is on the mend.
Hugs Lynsey :)

Tina said...

I hope all is well dear friend... saying my prayers and sending you hugs.. Love Tina xx

Carolyn King said...

Glad everyone is doing better...keeping them in my prayers. Happy New Year!

Donna Baker said...

sweet card! so happy to hear about Buddy & Dana! prayer works!!

Velta said...

Prayers being sent your way Ila...Biggest of {HUGS} !!!

Kicki said...

Happy New Year to you too! :-)

And lovely new cards!

hug
Kicki from Sweden
http://scrapkia.blogspot.com/