Although I write … or usually can write when I’m not as depleted as I’ve been lately … any other artistic skills escape me. My oldest daughter is a wonderful artist, as is my youngest son, and my older son is a musician, but I live within the limitations of words.
This being a rainy day in Seychelles and me doing what I can to keep the kids busy, happy and living with a semblance of normal life, we needed a project for this dreary Sunday. With some donations of scraps and bits from my dear friend, Andrew, we made sock puppets; then Sam put on puppet shows for Cj and me.
Good thing the kids aren’t too picky about perfection in puppets, as my design and application leave a lot to be desired. Working together helped, even though I now have about 3 dozen tiny holes in my fingers.
It’s so good that some things still bring such a big smile with them.
Sam and Cj with their puppets
Up close and personal
Backstage at the puppet show
A collection of my short stories:
I'm in this one, too ...
And I'm in here, as well ...
Paradise Preoccupied 
Sock puppets rock!! Too cute…….
Very cute.
I am glad you all had a fun day in spite of all the recent sorrow.
I can empathize with the heaviness of depression, even if our situations are not the same. I have been suffering from my own sad situation since January with no end (or at least a happy one) in sight.
I would give you a call if I thought it would help (and if I knew I could afford the long distance, LOL.)
Hang in there Sandra.
Deb
Wow! Those are some great sock puppets! I’d love to have seen the show. The kids look so cute. They must have enjoyed themselves very much.
I hope you are feeling better. I’m glad you have a dear friend with you. You need some one-on-one contact with someone who cares. I wish with all of my heart I could be there for you. It’s difficult to settle for being with you in heart and spirit.
My thoughts and love are with you. Keep holding on Sandra.
Playing with my kids is the best therapy I know when I am down in the dumps. Exercise also helps, even just a quick walk. Hang in there, Sweetie!! You will make it, and come out stronger. I am praying for you.
Dee
The kids are gorgeous and I love their sock puppets. I read about what happened a while ago, but haven’t left a comment. “Sorry” just seems so inadequate. Just know that we’re thinking of you and that we hope and pray thing get easier as time goes by. Sending you loads of cyber hugs. Veronika
Hello.This is first time for me to visit your site.
I have three children (6year-old boy,4year-old boy,2year-old girl)
The puppet is a nice idea for the children.I will make it with my kids.
I’m happy if you link to my site.It is written in Japanese(some of the words are English) but show pictures.
http://baratchfamilykidspets.blogspot.com/