Ok... I don't even know where to start. I guess for the past 12-15 years I've been suffering with episodes of "asthma" attacks. I have been SO sick lately... tons of wheezing etc. NOTHING was working... and I mean NOTHING! So I scheduled an appointment with an asthma specialist. I saw her yesterday. She sent me in for a chest xray and told me to come back this morning.

This morning... I checked in and she said... "You don't have asthma". I'm thinking COOL! But why do I get these episodes? So... she sends me into get a CT scan. She also tells me she suspects I have a terrible lung disorder called Bronchiectasis. I google all I can about the disorder and I'm... speechless (yes... thats rare for me!) Anyway... I've been crying all day.

So a few minutes ago the doctor calls and tells me I have Bronchitis. I DON'T have asthma... nor do I have the bronchiectasis!!!  

Well... I guess I'm prone to bronchitis then!

I can live with that I am so happy!

BIG HUGS to everyone... and again... Happy Holidays to all!

Patricia

Ok... so I want to tag Fun with Sparkles

Your challenge is something "Out of this World".

Hugs... and good luck

Patricia

Ok... I hope this works. I remember getting one of these when I was a little girl for Christmas. My mother made it for me out of socks...of course

Its been unusually slow for me this season  I miss those little gems you speak of. I did a volunteer event yesterday and yes... totally blessed me with a few of those moments.

I have nothing for the rest of the month which is probably a good thing as I've been really under the weather. What ever I caught ended up with an asthma attack (something I've only had to deal with a few times over the past few years) and I haven't been able to shake it. I'm seeing a lung specialist tomorrow. I haven't had the energy to decorate... shop... nothing. I wouldn't have done the job yesterday if I hadn't committed to it months ago. Just hoping there are no negative repercutions from it.

Still... I would prefer to be entertaining, teaching, anything but coughing and trying to catch my breath. Ugh...

Patricia

Wow... Graham...

She is lovely!

Thank you... I'll have to try her in the smaller balloon sizes.

Patricia

Wow... I thought it was real!

My oldest son is now a helicopter pilot. He is working on his commercial license now.

He will go NUTS over this one!

Great job Grimaloon!

Hugs...

Patricia

Hi Brett!

Welcome to the forum. I live in Vancouver... Washington. Its across the river from Portland Oregon (NOT Canada).

I look forward to seeing you post.

Hugs...

Patricia

I can't remember if I've posted these... apologies if I have.

Patricia

LOL... Sorry Grimaloon!

I really am going mad! Blame it on the prednisone

I love what you have done with the little guys! I wish my Balloon Magic would come! I've been waiting....

Patricia

Hi Patrick!

They are all so adorable... Just like you  Thank you for sharing them!

HUGS... to both you and Willemijn!

Patricia

Part two

I wish warm blessings to everyone... everywhere! I'm posting this as a gift. Enjoy!

Many hugs...especially to Graham for all his hard work and this forum where the most giving people in the world meet

Patricia

Thelma... the bike is SO realistic! You had me fooled

Carolsue... the elves on the arch are too cute!

Thank you both for sharing

Hugs...

Patricia

Micka...

That is an AWESOME design! Wow!

Thelma... this is a GREAT concept! It is interesting how you did a fantastic job of using decor and twisting! I can't wait to see more of  your unique designs  :!: