Margaret Toscano--Strong.

At Dartin Studio we are doing a fund raiser in our etsy shop for our longtime friend, Margaret Toscano.  All earrings are listed for $10 + $2.50 (Shipping and Fees).  When you purchase a pair of earrings, $10 goes directly to the Toscano family to help with expenses.  

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Please read the following written by Margaret Toscano's daughter, Stephanie:
"Tuesday (July 23, 2013) my mom was diagnosed with another putitary adenoma (brain tumor)
 It is a 6mm.  We have faced this 4 years ago and never thought we would face this for a 2nd time. She is a single mother of 5, has no insurance and we are in need of help. Help with prayers. Help with donations.  Help with anything and all."
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Visit our facebook page for more information - https://www.facebook.com/toscano.strong
 
Please email me if you have any questions dartinstudio@yahoo.com
Thank you in advance for your prayers and support ~Tina

Old Friends

I felt a friend slip away today. If I'm honest with myself, it happened months ago. 

As I evaluated my relationships I realize that there have been many. Time and distance can fade a friendship. A neighbor, a co-worker, group member. Friends that in a particular season of life when you had their back and they had yours. You were a team but life happens. It was real and you will always be friendly but things change. 

I always want to ask "did I do something to make them mad" but I know in my heart that I didn't. I can point the finger at myself in blame for letting my life suck me in so that I didn't give value to what once was. 

I am not friendless nor are they. Friendless no. Replaced by something else, yes. A new relationship, a new baby, a job, a move, something happy and healthy.  

Part if me mourns for the fun times. In my heart I cherish that I could experience happy memories and then allow myself to let go. 

I remember. I cherish the love and the laughter. I do love you and hope the best for you. We will keep in touch as we move through to the next phase of life. We had our day and I will cherish it forever. You are part of me and I am who I am today because you touched my life. 

Enjoy!

Greetings on this beautiful summer morning! I just want to encourage you to embrace all that your day holds today. The positive and the negative. Everything that happens to us gives opportunity for love and for growth. 

~Tina