Rainy Day

We had planned a get-away that fell through, so instead, hubby and I spend the day outside!  We  sat by the river in our car and in between rain drops, we took pictures.

Then we went to a local park and took a walk.  We carried our umbrella, just in case we needed it!

 Afterwards we had lunch in a cute local cafe that has inside hanging gardens and an art gallery.

 It turned out to be a great day!

P.S. What did ya think about my 'art' gallery today!?

October! BC Awareness Month

Hope begins with ME!

I'm spreading the word!  I am a survivor!  A survivor of nearly nine years!  YAY!  Here I am wearing an awareness t-shirt and a necklace my blogger friend, Edi of memoriesforlifesb, made for me!

Why am I showing you my selfie?  Ladies, I want you to remember to test yourself, be aware and get your screenings!  I found my own cancer and would not be here except for my awareness and exceptional medical help.  Please don't think that "It won't happen to me."  No one in my family had, nor have they been diagnosed with, this disease.  I was the first.  It can happen--protect yourself with all the information you can get.

Be Aware!

Be the best person in charge of your own care!

Restful Day

Recently I went to Willamette River State Park with some family . . . had a great day! Sorry some of the pics are blurry, but the memory isn't!

"G'ma!  Look what I found!" 

Laughing at the grands

skipping rocks with my grandsons

Riverside Afternoon

After spending a day in the hospital this week, I was ready for some "outside time".  Hubby and walked down to the Willamette River at Elk Island park and set up our portable chairs.  We sat under a tree, some type of willow, and enjoyed the breeze and the sunshine.  The river level was as low as I have ever seen it, with Elk Island not being an island anymore! We stayed about two hours just soaking in the outdoors on a beautiful day!  Here's a photo recap:

Elk "Island"

Some flowers were still in bloom  . . . . even tho' fall was only three days away!

The water was so calming . . . what a beautiful day!

Take a Closer Look . . .

City scene . . . 

Look closer . . . 

First Autumn leaves turning!