Where did summer go? Seriously, it felt like it was June yesterday and now we are into August! How has your summer been so far? Mine had its ups and downs. I relaxed, rested up, read some fantastic books, visited some interesting places in my state, WV, with my hubby and painted my heart out. Sadly though, our furbaby, Sylvester, crossed the rainbow bridge in July. I had a hard time losing him. Him and his sister were a huge part of our life and after we lost her last year, losing him too was completely heartbreaking. Those two will always be with me and they will live forever as my two loveable characters in my books, Imagination Destination and Bullies? No Worries!.
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I wrote a new book involving these two last summer and worked on a few illustrations for it but this summer, my heart just wasn't into working on it. I wasn't sure if I even would finish it, but I think I will try and finish it. Keep their memory alive. It involves my two favorite characters, Kali and Tux, as they go on a summer camping adventure.
Change is hard, that is for sure. Since losing Sylvester, my hubby convinced me to adopt two cuties from our local shelter. I'm sure these two will be included in some future projects. Meet Pebbles and Lulu. 
It was tough for me having two new kitties in my home. It made me miss my others so much more at first but after a little while, they helped heal my heart.
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This saying is something I believe in, even though it can be hard to turn that page. Change is always happening, sometimes good, sometimes bad and sometimes it takes the bad to make the good happen. I love parts of my job but the stress of it is getting more and more and I'm too a point, the stress isn't worth it anymore. I hope to one day have a job that makes me happier and allows me more time to work on art and books. Hopefully that chapter is coming up soon in my life. If you are experiencing some highs and lows as well, don't be afraid to turn the page.
Enjoy the rest of summer!
