December 26, 2023
Here comes the New Year!
December 23, 2023
My Therapist
I've had a couple heart/stroke - related incidents, so a few memories are incomplete as far as specifics. But it's been about 10 years since....
Life hit a rough spot, in many ways. Some of my kids crushed me and broke my heart. Mind you my heart has been breaking for years over one of my children. Then a grandchild added to the pain. When this last series of events happened with some of the others
- it was too much.
I bought 2 horses. They saved me when there were no humans to turn too. The horses brought me back to who I was, rather than being stuck with who I had become.
One has since passed the other still with me. She's been my rock. This will be our 9th Christmas together. Finances are tight so I don't have the gas every day to go see her and bring her lunch. I'm hoping things will get better in the new year.
Technically my therapy costs $300 a month and the insurance doesn't pay for this one. We accept donations to help. I have one sponsor that gives a little every month to help cover her costs. I would love to find a sponsor to cover her farrier appointments. We've had to get a new farrier, since ours has passed {Or at least gone missing}. The bill has went up to $70 every 8-10 weeks.
Sponsors can sign up here
StarBright knows the car when it's coming down the road. The daily connection we have is what keeps me going. She knows me better than any human. I think she understands me better too.
December 16, 2023
Last Minute - Unique Gifts
There is still time depending on how far away you are..
If your looking for the perfect gift.
Something that is One of a kind,
you don't find just anywhere?
Check out our ~~
Mugs $10Coasters $5 each mix and match
Shot Glasses Small 2/$10 Large 2/$14
Canvas's and Prints Prices vary by size
Check out all the products available @
and still open for custom orders, again depending on how far away you are, to make it by Christmas.
December 13, 2023
59 Christmas's
December 10, 2023
Catch up time.
December 7, 2023
December 2, 2023
December has arrived!!
November 30, 2023
Christmas Cards
Well, the kids asked if we could do a picture of 'us' together, since it's been about a hundred years.... Chanelle thought it was her turn for a photo shoot, so we attempted to include her in the pictures. Mind you it took a few retakes... but this is about the best it's gonna get.
November 28, 2023
Available Now
November 27, 2023
Custom Orders
Timbers Photography will not be doing an event in December. We have had a family matter come up that weekend that we were scheduled to be at the mall, Tim will be out of town instead. In addition, we are working on custom orders that have been coming via email. We want to make sure we have the time and supplies to fill all the orders and get them out for Christmas. I also have a few family gifts to finish and have some sewing to get done.
Many of the images are being discontinued and we will have several new photographs available in 2024. Our image line will be limited, to only those prints that have a 5 star and above rating. We have done a bit of revamping on the product line some items are also being discontinued. A couple exciting new products will be introduced in 2024.
Currently we offer ~
- Prints & Canvas
- Note Cards
- Ceramic Mugs
- Coasters
- Shot Glasses
- Mouse Pads
- Tote Bags
- Key Chains
- Mini Magnets
- Disc Ornaments
Remember you can always send us your photos, or schedule a photo shoot with Tim. He loves doing FUR BABIES and FAMILY EVENTS [Preferably no weddings}
November 25, 2023
Christmas Decorations already!
November 23, 2023
Thank you for being a Friend
Transformations
He knew we'd go through a stretch before it all worked out.
But, It's stressful, falling behind when you're trying to stay on top. Hard to stay positive and upbeat. Then remember the mental side of it. Makes it a little harder when you're fighting depression and other thoughts.
Ever since I dropped him off at the ER to get a text only minutes later telling me they are doing a surgical procedure....
I've been close by. He has NO ONE else.
So much has happened to him health wise the past year and more rapidly as time progresses. I worry about him. He's down to 110 pounds and he's eating.
So, we've put in calls to the doctors again. Hoping to get appointments and some more testing done. I've been helping him learn to cook so he can eat healthier, been helping him get his business off the ground a bit so he has something to keep his mind occupied. Social Security processing is a slow process. There is waiting for doctors to return information, waiting for other places to get all your documents turned in.
It's all part of the transformation.
Once he can get his disability, he can stabilize his bills and focus totally on his health. That's where he needs to get. He has no one else to help him out and would be lost on his own trying to navigate from working to full retirement.
He's considering selling the house and getting into something less expensive. Rentals have advantages when your a senior, if you find the right place. It would be good for him to not have to worry about crawling under the house or getting on the roof. He has dizzy spells and gets claustrophobic. Even though it's a small yard, it's still straining muscles he shouldn't be putting strain on.
I knew it would be tight, I pray Social Security sees his need and I'm really praying the doctors can finally give us answers over the next few appointments.
Meanwhile, Thanksgiving was a very blessed day. Many of the family stopped by and really helped bring his spirits up. I cooked a turkey for him, so he's got lots to eat for a few days! And we're doing the mall event this weekend together so I'm hoping that brings more positive energy to the situation.
Started decorating his house tonight for Christmas... always something that cheers him up.
November 19, 2023
High End Stuff
When the young man stated "You guys have some nice high end stuff". . .
We stood back and looked at our booth space...
Note cards for $2.00 ea or 3 for $5.00Shot Glasses {Short} Set of 2 for $10.00Shot Glasses {Tall} Singles are $7.00Candle Jars are $5.00Coasters are $5.00 each {Mix and match to make a set}Mugs are $10.00 and $13.00 for the large.Tote Bags $5.00T Shirts $10.00Prints {8x10 matted to 11x14} $10.00Christmas Ornaments $10.00and then of course the canvas'sThey range from $30 to $75 {5x7 up to 16 x 20}
Today's Thoughts.
He's having a hard time. The 'procedure' seems to work. So there is some good news. The financial end of things isn't so good. Social security is a slow process. Meanwhile the 'business' we had hoped would carry him through isn't doing as well as hoped for. So there is plenty of stress there. He's losing weight at an unstoppable rate.
Last night he tells me again - "I feel like I'm dying". It kills me because I am watching him wither away. And I can't say, "No you're going to be okay". Because the doctors still haven't told us what's wrong and what can we do to fix him. Every day is a blessing right now. We really don't know if we'll have a tomorrow. He wasn't feeling good last night after the event and the depression is getting worse.
Need a few prayers, answers to know what direction to go. Peace to carry us through it. Grateful and thankful for all God has done, and praying He continues to walk with me through this dark tunnel - we call life.
November 17, 2023
November 12, 2023
Veterans Day weekend -2023
The parade was rained out, so I didn't go. We did a little photo shooting here, set up the Christmas backdrop and displays. Had some fun with the cats, dog, kids and grandkids.