Originally Posted by gal288

I've been missing in action for the past 6+ weeks.

I'm ready to get rolling now.

For those of you who don't know, I was caring for my Dad, who was on hospice since Easter, here in my home. He passed on 6/10, at peace now with my Mom. Funeral was held this past week, last of out of state and country company left this morning.

It was the hardest thing I ever had to do. But the most personally fulfilling, giving back to a parent in their time of need is God's way.

It's amazing how we never stop giving our kids life lessons. I learned so much from my Dad during this time, & interesting, my kids learned from me.

At the funeral, both my son & daughter told my husband & I how much they learned from watching us over the past 4 years caring for Grandpa. How they hope they can be the kind caring people were are. I didn't even think about how our actions were being observed for those around us. We did what had to be done out of love and respect, not for acculades.

So remember everyone, your kids are always observing and learning, no matter what their age. Mine are in their 40's!

Now down to business, Monday is dedicated to getting my F8's cut and mailed and begin working on all the beautiful fabric I have received.

I finally got a chance to look at all the beautiful blocks that have been done, amazing talent out there! I think I now have the edge of seeing what has been done and hopefully complimenting the blocks.

Thanks for listening.