"Hummingbird shows us how to re-visit the past for the purpose of releasing it instead of being caught in a permanently backward flight pattern. It also helps us to see that if we step aside we may see our life differently. Hummingbird teaches us to transcend time, to recognize that what has happened in the past and what might happen in the future is not nearly as important as what we are experiencing now. It teaches us to hover in the moment, to appreciate its sweetness."



My mother adored her hummingbirds. Every spring she lined up feeders all around her patio, and the front door. She would stand and count the numerous little creatures as they fluttered in, all a "buzz", sipping the sweet nectar. A simple pleasure...something my mother always took notice of.

June 27, 2006, mom found her victory over Inflammatory Breast Cancer and went Home. Mom was a true lady, inside and out and she never gave in to her nasty perpetrator. When IBC tried to rip her confidence away, mom researched more and became more positive. When IBC attempted to tear away her dignity, she would smile, toss her wig on and march forward, head held high. When IBC mocked the endless chemo treatments her body ingested, she merely marked her next appointment in her calendar and looked forward to seeing new friends at the cancer center. When IBC forced Hospice to enter her life, tears fell, but she quietly said her goodbyes, the last one merely eye contact with her grandchildren, as the clock said goodnight to June 26...and she won her battle in the wee hours on the 27th.

Hummingbirds...It is not commonly known that the fluttering wings of the hummingbird move in the pattern of an infinity symbol - further solidifying their symbolism of eternity, continuity, and infinity. They are seemingly tireless and remind us to forever seek out the good in life and the beauty in each day, hence, a messenger of hope and jubilation.

This past Mother's Day, my Aunt Georgialee, mom's sister, sent me this Hummingbird Mother's Day card...she said it reminded her of mom...I completely agreed. I placed it on my refrigerator and immediately started thinking of designs I could get from it. This entire month of June I am donating 50% of my profits to Susan G Komen For the Cure. I thank each and every one of you who placed orders, made purchases, or just sent a donation in...every bit helps find the cure.

Back to my hummingbirds, I have also developed a new design....above seen, I call her "Hummingbird". This flowing, easy slip-on styled dress has a fluttery illusion...barely fitted at the bust, elastic around the shoulders, handkerchief hem, almost fairy like, but more like the movement of a dancing hummingbird. This one is made from Italian silk scarf panels....when I saw the fabric, it just reminded me of a mingling/swirling of the card my aunt had sent me...and I loved it! I am also making this same style in hand painted silk...my facebook fans have seen a couple previews still in the process! I am taking orders on these, just contact me...if you desire a hand painted one, just tell me your color choices...and if you wish it to be made of silk scarf panels, I will send you photos of my selections. Like all my designs, no two will be duplicated. I will also be placing this design as my signature piece to fight Inflammatory Breast Cancer...I will be donating 50% of my profit on this piece forever....my hope for eternity....


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