Crispin's Eclipse: Of Lego, Belstaff and rogue locks of hair

With my wedding coming up in two weeks, I have not been able to follow (as much as I would like, i.e glued to the computer) all of the hoopla surrounding the new hobbit movie.  EEK -- it's this Friday!  And yes, I do have my ticket.

I was delighted when the newest post from Crispin's Eclipse graced my inbox this afternoon.  I so enjoyed reading Inge's take on take on all things Richard and The Hobbit.  I hope you enjoy reading it too:

Crispin's eclipse: Of Lego, Belstaff and rogue locks of hair:

There have been so very many new pictures and interviews and soundbites and livestreams and screencaps and other tidbits this week. I think ...

And the bells shall ring in gladness at the Mountain King's Return

We are now in the final countdown to "The Hobbit: the Desolation of Smaug" 

Less than thirty days!

The King beneath the mountains,

The King of carven stone, 

The lord of silver fountains 

Shall come into his own!

Amy's Story: Seven Months-Part Two

My sister continues sharing...

Amy's Story: Seven Months-Part Two: Yesterday I planned to just get through the day. I had a dentist appointment in the morning and so I thought I would journey out to do som...

Look Who's Excited About the Extended DVD!

When I was visiting my fiance in England, he surprised me with a little Bilbo to bring back home. Bilbo resides in my purse as a constant reminder of my fiance's thoughtfulness.

Well today Bilbo was so excited about the arrival of the extended version of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey that he leapt out and perched on top for a photo op. You've got to watch out for those hobbits, they can be quite cheeky sometimes, much like the actor who portrays him.

I guess you all know how I am spending my evening...

Thank you Sir Peter for so many hours of inspiration and entertainment -- with so many more to come!

"I'm going on and adventure!" ~Bilbo Baggins

39 days to go!

The count down continues to The Hobbit: the Desolation of Smaug!

An awesome new poster has been released of Richard Armitage who portrays Thorin Oakenshield.

Tomorrow is the world wide fan event. I guess I didn't win the trip to NYC that TheOneRing.net was giving away as my phone has not rung.  So I will be joining the rest of the fans on The Hobbit Youtube Channel at 5 PM EST.

Thirty-nine days!  My anticipation knows no bounds!  To keep me going I've shared my favorite trailer.

My copy of the extended edition of the first movie should arrive Tuesday. Hobbity goodness!

“The Eleven king looked sternly upon Thorin, when he was brought before him, and asked him many questions. 

But Thorin would only say that he was starving. 

"Why did you and your folk three times try to attack my people at their merrymaking?" asked the king.

"We did not attack them," answered Thorin, "we came to beg because we were starving."

"Where are your friends now, and what are they doing?"

"I don't know, but I expect that they're all starving in the forest."

"What were you doing in the forest?"

"Looking for food and drink, because we were starving."

"And what brought you into the forest at all?" asked the king angrily. 

At that Thorin shut his mouth and would not say another word.”

Saturday Evening With My Grandchildren

48 Days and Counting...

73 Days!!! The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Official Main Trailer [HD]

Amy's Story: My sister's blog

Amy's Story:

"Give sorrow words; the grief that doesn't speak...:  My sister's blog about dealing with the loss of her daughter, Amy.  It will touch your heart and give you hope in troubled times.

G is for...

God

My niece Amy was welcomed into the presence of God this afternoon.  

I know that her Heavenly Father was there as Amy ran up to him, laughing, singing, dancing; things she could not do on earth. He welcomed her home and she no longer is in pain.

She was 31 years old but appeared to be much younger.  Amy had Rett Syndrome and could not speak, feed herself, or do most of the things we take for granted.  Dr. Rett who discovered the condition which bears his name said:

"They feel all the love given to them. They have a great sensitivity for love. I am sure of this. There are many mysteries, and one of them is the girls’ eyes. I tell all the parents to look at their eyes. The eyes are talking to them. I am sure the girls understand everything, but they can do nothing with the information."

My sister, Cheryl, Amy's mother, did look at Amy's eyes. In fact, she taught Amy to blink once for yes and two for no. Cheryl, her husband, Bill, and my other nieces, Tessa and Emily, and my nephew James had devoted their lives to making Amy's life as normal as possible and oh, how they loved her.

Amy was in the hospital on her birthday on March 9. They celebrated her birthday together as a family on Saturday.

My little sister, Georgi, was there with the family as Amy peacefully passed from this world into heaven.  She said,

"I think my sister, her husband, and their kids are the bravest, strongest people I know. I love them so very much."

She is so right. If they come to your mind, please say a prayer for them.

My sweet, precious Amy -- we were so blessed to have you in our lives, if only for a little while.

                                            Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. 

Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live,

and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. 

Do you believe this?"

John 11: 25-26