Memorial Day weekend craziness!! but loved it!

This past weekend I could re live all over again. We went to Florida for Memorial Day weekend. Derek had a 4 day weekend. We also had to visit my stepson this month started our visitation schedule. Friday night we went swimming at my parents condo in Daytona Beach. Saturday we ended up going to the Magic Kingdom. I had no idea I would be able to tolerate a packed theme park on a holiday weekend and to my surprise I did very well.
I just got over dealing with anxiety. I am and have been basically taken off of my anxiety medication , Klonopin which is a huge step for me. I thought I would have to go back on it and start taking it again because of the crowds but that was not the case. I lasted all day at disney and had a blast did not even think about me having 22q or any of my other issues. I enjoyed time with my stepson .
Sunday we spent a afternoon at the pool. I stayed most of the time in and out enjoying the long awaited two years of this time that we are now getting. Sunday evening we went to a local restaurant. Nothing like florida seafood since, we live near the gulf of mexico, Florida food is always different. We ordered gator tail and got my stepson to try it and he loved it!!
This month my husband and I also celebrated 4 years of marriage. What away to end a great month spending it with my stepson and husband as a little family that has been a long time waiting to happen!
Next month we go and pick him up fathers day weekend for the summer and have a lot of things planned.
This is a new thing for me but a wonderful thing, I am enjoying every minute of it, loving being practically rid of anxiety and on one less medication. life is good life is great prayers do get answered and life couldn't be any better for my husband and I.

Why awareness jewelry?

A lot of people have asked about my jewelry and why I started doing what I do for 22q..so here is why....

I noticed that there is not much out there for 22q, i myself have it at 33 years old and was diagnosed at the age of 25. I was searching for ideas to not only keep me busy but away to bring in some income as well.

I started my company Skattered Pieces in 2012 last summer. My husband is military as most of you know so I needed something to keep me busy. Although he does not deploy he can sometimes work long hours, and with the passion I have for raising awareness for 22q11, I thought what no better way then to make something that sparkles and shines and great conversation pieces.

I am a self taught jewelry artist getting into all kinds of things like metal, beads, and wire. I tried the clay stuff but found it can make me break out etc. I found to grow really fund of hand stamping and wire wrapping.

I have made close to 53 sales, and a lot of my work has gone all over the world. I am a stay at home wife, and even have a college degree, i however chose to do my own thing where i can work in my home so that i would have more time with my husband and family.

Sparkling is apart of me and who I am. The more sparkle the better i have always said. I love anything that sparkles wether its the sun, glitter or jewelry. I can guarantee that I always come out with something original and never done before that will catch an eye or two.

I also thought, what a great way to share my 22q story and talents with other 22q families who makes a purchase from me, I do try and remember to include my story and a letter of encouragement to families.

I have a lot of ideas, a lot of hopes, and a lot of plans. I hope to eventually start sharing my story more and even traveling to different 22q events around the country. I hope you find my page on facebook under Skattered Pieces.

I came about Skattered Pieces, because with my little mind and having 22q i can be sometimes scattered and also i have so many ideas and different materials I work with.

I have enjoyed my hobby and turning it into a business that I have grown to love and best of all it is something i have a passion for and raising awareness at the same time. I hope you visit for more ideas and watch for new things monthly. I always try to have something new that has never been done being that I love a challenge and that since my life in general from day one was a challenge . i always love trying something new.