Thursday, October 13, 2011

Hello Friends,

It’s now been a month since our mom died. It’s hard to believe; only a month…it feels like much longer. Her funeral was a wonderful testament to her life and love for her Lord. She was loved by so many people. She left such an impact on so many people’s lives. Diana and I want to express our deepest appreciation for all your comments and emails. I have read them over and over, drawing comfort from them each time. Despite our grieving, life goes on, a day, an hour at a time. Priorities have changed. Some days are better than others, which I know is normal.

Diana and I are planning to make a quilt out of our mother’s clothes. We have them sorted by lights, darks, and mediums. We have selected the pattern. I made the backing first because I wanted to be sure I had enough fabric from her clothes before we start cutting them up. That’s as far as we’ve gotten. Diana can only come over on the weekends and Dad keeps me busy the rest of the time. I try to get Dad out of the house as much as possible, even if it’s just going to the doctor. We are doing more of that these days, because he nearly cut his finger off in his workshop working on Christmas projects! Being out of the house doesn’t get much sewing done and it seems like Dad’s projects have become my projects. However, I’m staying away from the wood shop! About the only sewing I’ve done is a little mending, some hexagon blocks (a post for another day!), a pillowcase for a body pillow, and a zippered cover for a foam mattress. I’m hoping to get a little more sewing done; it always makes me feel better to work on my projects.

All the quilt shops around here, and there aren’t that many, are an hour away in each direction. Dad and I went to one the other day. He bought some red heavyweight fabric to cover a book and I bought some Christmas fabric to add to my Farmer’s Wife fabrics. We are planning on going back this weekend so Diana can go too. They had some batik on sale for a great price that would make wonderful backings. And I might buy some more Christmas fabric. Can you tell I’m missing my stash!?

Thank you, my friends, for continuing to check in on our blog and a thank you and welcome to our new followers!

LaDonna

18 comments:

  1. I'm so glad you and Diana are making a quilt out of your mother's clothes. What a wonderful way to honor her.

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  2. So glad to hear from you!!! I often think and pray for you and your family!! What a wonderful remembrance of your mom - a quilt. I'm sure it will be lovely!

    Blessings

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  3. good to hear from you! I have been thinking of you lately and wondering how things are going. It is a slow process. Take care!

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  4. Oh LaDonna, SO glad to hear from you. You and Diana have been in my thoughts alot lately, wondering how things are going. I think making a quilt from your Mum's clothes is a wonderful idea. I am sure it will be very therapeutic to work on too. Stay in touch. Lots of hugs, Jan-Maree

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  5. You two have been on my mind this last month. The quilts are a comforting idea. Take care. Sheila

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  6. Hang in there. What a good thing to have a sister to make a memory quilt with instead of facing that alone. Some day I need to go visit my Dad out west and drag him on a shop hop with me. :)

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  7. Glad to hear that you are slowly healing. I know it is a long process. My Mom died several years ago but on her birthday and Mother's Day I especially remember her. Some days I just wish I could give her a call to ask for some advice or share some important news.

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  8. What a lovely quilt that will be. So glad you see you posting today. You've been on my heart so much again lately.

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  9. SO glad to to see your post - I have been thinking of you both all month. Your Dad must appreciate having you there - especially as he visited a fabric shop with you! I wouldn't have got my dad anywhere even close, and both my husband and my son avoid this type of shopping with me as much as they possibly can :)

    Take care, Kathy

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  10. So glad you are getting to work on some projects once again. I know it helps my moods, and certainly lifts my spirits when I'm down. And your project of making a quilt from your Mom's clothes is wonderful.....can you make two, so you'll each have one? Or is it going to your Dad?

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  11. So good to hear from you again. Keeping you in my prayers.

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  12. it was good to see you posting again. please know that you and your family continue to be in my prayers.

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  13. Good to have you back, I look forward to seeing the quilt you are making and I wish I had had that opportunity, however it was my choice to go half way around the world to live. I still treasure my mother's engagement ring and her tatting shuttles and know that I can 'talk' to her whenever I want.

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  14. I was waiting you!!!It's hard to return to the normality.....but you have to do!
    Your dad is with you.
    And now I'm curious to see your Mom's Quilt!
    Hugs

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  15. So glad to hear you are both doing okay. It will take time. God bless and best wishes to you all

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  16. What a beautiful and special way to honor your mother. I bet it brings back some precious memories as you and your sister work together on this quilt. Keeping you and yours in my prayers. Blessings and hugs to you.

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  17. It's good to hear from you and that sounds like a wonderful project to make a quilt out of your Mom's clothes. It sounds like she was a very special woman and mom.

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  18. I love your idea of a quilt from your mom's clothes. What a blessing it will be for years to come.
    Thinking of and praying for all of you,
    Deborah

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