Instead of sewing my list of projects....or my holiday list, I made these ....They have been sitting around for a year or two.
A butterfly potholder
My girl shows off her chicken diaper...she made with love, but not practicality....
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Ten year old family cat. Stitch....never blinked an eye as he was transported to Portland, Oregon from his latest NC home. Here he claims the chicken quilt I made.
They are with their wonderful mother now...She is only 40....I am soon to be 78...sigh..
It is hard to say goodbye to yesterday
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No use being morose...life goes on...I want to say, "How could they grow up???" Or/and "How could I grow old??" This was 3.5 year ago....
On the other hand, I am still here, they are doing well....and this is the life!! Grateful....
Today was morose...I did not sleep last night....morose until I stepped outside on my patio to a stunning sunny day...Fall crispness, Carolina blue sky, warm and beautiful....friends dropping by to visit...and sewing..three books on my lap just in case....
Funny how when a person gets out of themselves, the good life happens..
BIG Disclaimer!!! I have been told by my girl that this is NOT a chicken diaper, rather it is a cat harness so she can take Stitch for a walk...Silly me....:)
Diane, i miss you!!! i also love your quote about our purpose in life, i'll try to find time to be in touch soon, shoshana
ReplyDeleteYou gave those children something they would not have had otherwise, a safe, warm, loving home with an adult who loved and cared for them and set appropriate boundaries and made sure they had what they needed (and a lot of what they wanted)! I hope you are proud of who they are becoming with your love and guidance. You are one special lady!
ReplyDeleteAnd grieving for what is gone-- or for what never was-- is rough but is perfectly normal and it takes a lot of time and energy, as you know. Be gentle with yourself! ❤️
Rosa...you are the best..Thank you xo
DeleteYou launched those kids while the mother got her act together- you did great! It is hard to see what has passed on when we loved it so much. Glad you are sewing and continuing to get out. Hope you are moving around ok. I got some help for my limping and I am grateful to walk like a normal person now.
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