A little Fall inspiration and a Message

Thought I'd share a few images from my Pinterest Boards with you today. I've been going through my magazines and Pinterest looking for some Fall inspiration. I always get excited when Autumn approaches, it always invigorates me mind and body. Since it's a little early for tons of Pumpkins, I found a few others with some apple inspiration instead. If you'd like to repin any of these please browse through my boards,  Fall Decor and Fall Gardens and Porches,to find them there. (Please scroll down to the end of the post first)

Then I have something to share with you...

Those of you who have been with me for awhile may know that I have a hereditary heart condition, and that most of the time I don't have many symptoms or problems. I absolutely hate talking about it here on the blog because in my mind it makes me feel like I'm "old and worn out". I'm not a whiner or a complainer so I put it on the back burner and try to forget about it publicly. But I know deep down that it's just something that I have to deal with, and since I try to be real with you all, not talking about it would be insincere.

The truth is that I have had 3 major heart attacks 10 years ago and open heart surgery when I was an energetic, healthy, and vibrant person. I had no symptoms to speak of other that my stress level was a 15 on a scale of 1-10. Since then I've had another stent put in for a blockage and have an ongoing situation called microvascular disease. This is something that's more common in women which causes high levels of angina, (chest pain) that is a result of smaller vessels not getting good blood flow.

So, now to the present. I noticed a few weeks ago the pain level was increasing, but I thought it might just be due to being more active in the summer, swimming and working in the yard. But over these last ten days my medications haven't been working and now I'm at a place where I have to find out what's going on. I have a high pain threshold and I can outlast an attack that normally would send someone to the ER. (not a good idea).

I'm seeing my cardiologist today and I imagine I'll end up in the hospital for tests and another stent. I'm not worried, because I've been through this before, and I know God is taking care of me and that He is totally in charge of all this. I just needed to tell all of you. And being honest, I need to take a few days to rest. I had my posts done up for the rest of the week, but since I'm not going to cover this up, I felt like I should just postpone things a bit. I'll check in with you when I'm back and let you all know what's going on.

I love you guys, you all are some of the sweetest, dearest people in the world. Your friendships are real and treasured. So I'd sure appreciate your prayers today and this week. You'll hear from me soon.

xoxo,

The Marketplace: Etsy and Online Boutique Showcase

Hi Everyone, and Welcome to 

The Marketplace

Are you all ready to start a new week? 

Well, let's get it going with a little peek

at what's happening in the world of Etsy and Online shopping.

Here are a few of the items that grabbed my attention last week:

Blue Pastoral Scene Transferware Platter

from Fleaing France Brocante Society

Sunflower on French Script Pillow Cover

from Urban Farmhouse Chic

Shell Picture Frame

from Cereus Art

Mid Century Lamp

from the Zoe Bird

Antique Farmhouse Enamel Topped Table

from Prodigal Pieces

Halloween Favors

from the Gift Garden Shoppe

And today, The Sponsor Spotlight is on Eleanor Brown Boutique where you'll find the most amazing Santos Dolls, crowns, milagros, and ex-votos; so many beautiful treasures with French flair. It's not too soon to think about Christmas, so you'll want to visit their online shopping and be sure to keep up with news and sales with the Elenor Brown Blog.

Cream Shabby Rusty Crown

Now on Sale
The Cream Santos Cage Doll

Gilded Paper Mache Angel Wings

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Do you have an Etsy Shop or an Online Boutique?

We'd love to have you join us by linking up to three of your items. If you have a shop blog that's great too, but you don't have to have a blog to join in.  All links need to be items that are for sale, and please link to the individual item if possible. If you do have a blog and you'd like to spread the word about The Marketplace, you can grab the button below for somewhere on your blog sidebar. And I'd love you to be a follower of Common Ground.

This linky is open all week, so be sure to stop back by later in the week to see the new items being listed. 

Thanks so much for coming by,

 Happy Shopping!