I laid the last tile about 5:45 last night!!!

Janine J.
on 10/25/08 12:03 am, edited 10/25/08 12:11 am - The Beautiful Desert, CA

Well Cali Crew who have following the saga of my mural.....I laid the last tile about 5:45 last night!!!! Bounce Bounce BounceCan you say I am thrilled or what???

I had a super interesting day there yesterday with all the elementary students. In fact at one point, I did not know if I was going to be able to lay all the times which was my goal.

The kids were hillarious!!! Class by class the teachers brought their students out to meet me and I sat and explained to all them why this was done and for who. They asked super intelligent questions...I am telling you I was blown away for sure...questions like....how many tiles do you estimate are on the wall...I am talking this was a 3rd grader. Then in one class...this boy raised his hand and he proceed to say.....I do not have a question, but just wanted to say WOOOOOOOW! His teacher and I looked at each other and I have to tell you all....that wow made it all worth the long hours, sore hands, aching back....being  behind in everything else in my life...having the money stolen for supplies for this mural...you name it!

Today Jeff and I are going there to begin grouting the wall. It should take us 2 days for full completion.

My goal was to have it done in this month as it is Breast Cancer awareness month and that I wanted to have it done before I went to LA. I met that goal and could not be more pleased!

 I will have pictures for you soon....and again...I cannot thank you all enough for all the kind words, the support you name it through thisWell have a great day everyone....and thanks again so much for being there for me through this!

 Kisses  Kisses Kisses Kisses 






“When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.” –Peace Pilgrim (1908-1981).

MONICA W.
on 10/25/08 12:17 am - Long Beach, CA
Congrats on a great accomplishment.

Monica

jj_in_CA
on 10/25/08 12:36 am - Gualala, CA
OMGosh!  That means I'll be able to see it completed!  How far is it from the OH convention?   :-)

I know you must be so proud to have completed on time and to have it look so awesome!  I can't wait to see it.

---jan---

---jan---

Kim K.
on 10/25/08 12:45 am, edited 10/25/08 12:46 am

 

 Congratulations Janine!  Did you feel sad at all that the huge project was done?    

 

 

 

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" 

Jim Elliot

    

Jeni H.
on 10/25/08 2:06 am

Janine!!!

Congratulations on a Beautiful, Wonderful Accomplishment!  I am so Proud and Happy for you!

Love Ya!  Jeni


Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps if you are unwilling to move your feet. God, Please help me to move my feet!!!

Jean L.
on 10/25/08 2:14 am - Seal Beach, CA
RNY on 08/20/07 with
Ditto what ThatKimGirl said

YOU ROCK GIRLFRIEND
I can not wait to see the finished pictures and I am so excited for next weekend to see/meet everyone....its gonna be a blast for sure.....
Jean    
                                                                   
                           
                        
                                 
Marathon Diva
on 10/25/08 3:03 am - CA
Can't wait to see it!!!!!!!!!!!

 "Sometimes Losing Is Really Winning!" And, being me is F-A-B-U-L-U-O-U-S!!!!!! by Me

 

ScottAZ
on 10/25/08 3:11 am - Charleston, WV
Congratulations to a job well done.... I hope I get a chance to see it now that it's finished.   Hugs talk to you later this w/e...

Scott



Nov 2007 start 6 month diet at 380 lbs 
  
LittleMichele
on 10/25/08 3:47 am - San Dimas, CA
Janine,

CONGRAULATIONS ON SUCH GREAT ACOMPLISHMEN!!! 

THAT IS SO COOL!!!   WAY TO GO!!! 

I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE IT IN PERSON ONE DAY!!!  I AM SURE HER FRIENDS AND FAMILIES ARE SO PROUD OF YOU AND GREATFUL FOR YOU GREAT TALENT.

MICHELE

  Michele
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