Hi Marilyn, and a big warm welcome from Ann Arbor. I, too, lost a son (14). He was riding a bike and was hit by a car. It's been 20 years. The pain will never go away, but it just doesn't hurt so much as time goes by. We shouldn't outlive our children.

Quilting is a good stress reliever. You will find lots of good advice, help, ideas and make new friends on this board. This board is not only about quilting but also about friendships.

Hi Marilyn, and a warm welcome from Ann Arbor. I, too, lost a son (14). He was riding a bike and was hit by a car. It's been 20 years. The pain will never go away, but it just doesn't hurt so much as time goes by. We shouldn't outlive our children.

Quilting is a good stress reliever and a wonderful way to be creative. You will find lots of good advice, help, support, encouragement, ideas and make new friends on this board. This board is not only about quilting but also about friendships. There are lots of {{{{{ HUGS }}}}} here if you ever need one.

Welcome from Oxford, Michigan.

Welcome from Warren MI!

thank you. Ireland huh? wow, is it as pretty as it sounds?

Hi, so you know the pain too, thank you for your kind words. One of my good friends from my grief chat had a bad time yesterday, it was her son's birthday. I feel so bad for her. She's such a sweet gal.

oh my goodness, oxford! I worked in Oxford, lived on the border off Indianlake road for 28 years. I'll bet you are the one that had quilts in the quilt show a couple of months ago. I know Fern Myers well, she's a peach! I hope to get as good as her someday. My daughter is very close to her. Fern's husband is my daughter's father-in-law. thanks for the welcome Lori

thank you for the welcome. I see you have a yorkie, so do I.He's 8 years old and my 4th one. We go to Port Huron every once in awhile. We shop and then go to golden corral for dinner. We're about due to do it again, maybe once June is over with. Joanne's is one of my favorite places to shop. I see that Holly Hobby has nice material too. I've looked at it but never bought any. well, I must get going, thanks for the welcome. Marilyn, Kirksmom

oh my goodness, you have had your share of losses, more than anyone should have to endure. that's so hard to take. If I were seeing you in person, I would have given you hugs. Maybe someday we will meet, maybe I'll become a good quilter by then. Hugs, Kirksmom, Marilyn

hello Pam, Millington isn't that far from where we live. in fact, my brother is there every tuesday, he's a garbage man, we prefer " sanitation engineeer" to garbage man. Someday, I will suprise him and go meet him for lunch. We actually live in Grindstone City but it's so little that we get our mail from Port Austin. You like Kentucky? we have friends there, they are actually from Kentucky but lived here in Michigan . they worked for the auto industery. thanks for the welcome.

thank you, I'm glad I found this site, nice people on it.

Welcome you have come to great place, and welcome from Lapeer Mi all our hearts are with you

thanks for the welcome from warren. My grandma used to live in Hazel Park. that was a long time ago. She was 88 when she passed. my Aunt now lives in Clinton twp. but was raised in Hazel Park. thanks again for the welcome. kirksmom, Marilyn

Lapeer huh? My daughter lives in Lapeer, my best friend lives in Lapeeer and my son lives in Dryden. We went there yesterday as my grandson graduated from Lapeer West. He's going to stay in Florida for the remandeer of the year as our grandaughter lives there and her husband is in the pursian gulf until dev 16. Then they will all come home for christmas. thanks again for the welcome. Hugs, Kirksmon, Marilyn

Welcome from Arizona!

thank you, glad to be here. hope I can learn some things that I've wondered about in the last 6 years.

Welcome from Oklahoma with a Massachusetts accent. So happy you could be here. There is always room for one more quilter.

Welcome. you'll love it here .so glad i found all you gals.

Welcome from Idaho! I am happy that you joined the board. You will love this site and make great friends with the quilters on it!