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Dear Jan, I know your pain and you will make it through. I am sure you feel your husband near you all the time....I know I feel Joe all around me. Bless you and wishing you quiet peace. Sharon
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Hi Lori, I am glad you made it home without getting hurt. I am sure it was a scary walk though! When I lived in NJ we had several power failures that lasted for 2 or 3 days..the worst part for me was just that it was really BORING at night. Can't see to read, tv won't work, etc. Very inconvenient. Hope it doesn't happen again to you and Marty!
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Dear Jan,
I KNOW your pain as I have been there twice in my life, its never easy but I can imagine how much harder it is when you have been married as long as you were. My heart goes out to you, the family and friends.
Originally Posted by Jan Rutherford
(Post 5294229)
DEAR QUILTING BOARD FRIENDS: FROM all over the country.... I have no words that tell all of you how much I have greatly appreciated you love , support, prayers, cards, fat quaters, pins, kind messages, books, words, in the very unexpeced death of my hubby in MAY. I am so very grateful for all of you . It has been a tough challenge to swim against the current for my family, friends, neighbors, business collegues of my hubs, and our church family. We have all been hit hard by this one, as my hubby was our church organist, and a kind gentkle man to all. Many of you know how a sudden unexpedted turn in life throws us way off. I AM not in this alone, the folks mentioned above, are all in this together and have been VERY supportive also... I wish I could hug everyone of you who has sent a card, prayer, etc. I have a huge supportive circle helpng with so many things that need to be attended to. I appologize for the delay in a message, as the computer needed to be "cleaned" out of business items etc. for my protection, plus it decided to have an attitude lately. These days we function in a world of high tech and is is necessary to function with basics like communications. My faith is strong, and I have put my trust fully in GODS hands as to get through each day. I spend alot of time with my middle sister and her kids and grandkids. They seem to love having another auntie around and we help each other move forward together. GOD BLESS EVERYONE OF YOU... LOOk forward to cont. the SP swaps as my hubby would want me to.. HUGS . My kitty is a great pal to have around too! =^.^=
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JAN, my prayers are still with you. I miss you too! {{{{HUGS}}}}
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Originally Posted by hoppa
(Post 5295215)
Thanks for he aniversary wishes Krystna. Can't tell as it would b cheating but they will know next week. It is someone who sews alot.
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Lori...wow, sounds like you had some scary moments there with the awful weather. I'm so glad you made it home safely!
Jan...so very sorry for your loss. It is good to have family surrounding you during this very difficult time. It will help you adjust and keep you surrounded by the love and comfort of family. And your hubby may not be with you physically but I am certain that he is with you in spirit and hoping that you will be happy and at peace. {{Hugs}} |
Krystyna I was thinking maybe use the bling as a slide on a scarf. Not sure that is what you would call it. Or maybe ad a decorative strap on a tote or purse and slide one on it. Maybe make some kind of hair decor. with them also.I can't really tell the size of them. So maybe what I suggested is totally wrong. Not like me to be wrong though.LOL.
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Still waiting on mine to arrive, cant wait to get it.
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Here's the thing, Mary. If you put it on a scarf, it would just slide off and fall on the floor. As far as the tote goes, you would end up covering part of the cystals, so that's why I don't think that's what they are for. The mystery continues ...
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Lori I know power loss is kinda scarey.Especially away from home and outside. 5 yrs ago a terrible ice storm passed through here in Missouri and we lost power for 14 days. We are in the country so we also had no water as our well needed elect. to work. With cows and chickens ,dogs and a cat we needed lots of water. the ponds were frozen so we were in a mess. Trees were down all over the roads and lines. It looked like a war zone. I worked 11pm-7am not a good driving time with all the lines and trees down.But God was there and got us through.That's when our creativeness shines through. Glad your home safe and your power is on.Mary
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Originally Posted by Krystyna
(Post 5295816)
Here's the thing, Mary. If you put it on a scarf, it would just slide off and fall on the floor. As far as the tote goes, you would end up covering part of the cystals, so that's why I don't think that's what they are for. The mystery continues ...
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Jan, I do know your pain. I haven't lost my husband, but I have lost my precious grandson. This poem stays on my laptop and I look at it often. I hope it comforts you too.
My life is but a weaving between my God and me, I do not choose the colors, He worketh steadily. Oftimes He weaveth sorrow, and I in foolish pride, Forget He sees the upper, and I the underside. Not till the loom is silent, and shuttles cease to fly, Will God unroll the canvas and explain the reason why. The dark threads are as needful in the skillful Weaver's hand As the threads of gold and silver in the pattern He has planned. |
Fayzer that is one of the most beautiful things I have read! Each night I remind myself that God has a plan, even if I do not understand it and this explains it SO well. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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That's a very beautiful poem Faye - thank you for sharing it with us and for the reminder that no matter how great or small our success or loss it is part of the master plan. I've always beleived that if the Lord brings you to it he will get you through it.
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Lori and dabbler, I am a firm believer in the master plan, however grief overwhelms me at times. That is when I read this poem and journal to my grandson. The journaling has helped me a lot. Sometimes I'm angry or just in despair. I can write how I feel and get it out of my heart.
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Originally Posted by lawsonmugs
(Post 5294149)
Yes Brenda, was going to sneak a taste but didn't want Krystyna telling me I wouldn't share...
Sis Shared the jelly with John for Brunch today and he really enjoyed it ate 2 pieces of toast instead of one... It's almost half gone... Very very good Krystyna... Really enjoyed it and love all kinds of jams and jelly's... |
Fayzer thanks for the poem, I saved a copy of it. I will be passing it onto my sister. She lost a 4yr old GD in a car accident. She has never been the same. She had the little girl probably more than the parents, so the loss was great. Thanks
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Yesterday I got my sp package from Onalee and what a package it was!
To feed my habit......black licorice and werther's! Three crocheted dishrags in very nice colors.........a retractable back scratcher, good gift......pretty note pad with an S on the cover....spool of thread.....pack of note cards.....pink, yellow and green fabric, some patriotic fabric for my favorite holiday and lots and lots of red fabrics. Can't wait to use the flag fabric, maybe in a doll quilt. She even sent me something to add to my collection of dust (to go with what is already on my tables, floor, etc).... a jar of Genuine Idaho Dust. What a hoot! Thanks, Onalee, I love it all! :thumbup: |
Skaduzy very nice swap. Love the dish rags and fabrics. Mary
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Sharon Anne My birthday is goming up also and it's crazy I keep getting those funeral plans in the mail, my husband will just laugh and say heres another one look this creamation is only $900.00.
No money for me, So enjoy your extra cash, thats always a blessing. |
Lori - what a frightful event. Glad that you and Marty have power again and that you did not get hurt with all the wind/debris.
As for San Jose - this weekend has been in the triple digit temperatures - about 103 where I am. |
Lori, I am glad that both you and Marty are safe and sound.
Faye, I will keep a copy of the poem. It is beautifully written. |
Originally Posted by Jan Rutherford
(Post 5294229)
DEAR QUILTING BOARD FRIENDS: FROM all over the country.... I have no words that tell all of you how much I have greatly appreciated you love , support, prayers, cards, fat quaters, pins, kind messages, books, words, in the very unexpeced death of my hubby in MAY. I am so very grateful for all of you . It has been a tough challenge to swim against the current for my family, friends, neighbors, business collegues of my hubs, and our church family. We have all been hit hard by this one, as my hubby was our church organist, and a kind gentkle man to all. Many of you know how a sudden unexpedted turn in life throws us way off. I AM not in this alone, the folks mentioned above, are all in this together and have been VERY supportive also... I wish I could hug everyone of you who has sent a card, prayer, etc. I have a huge supportive circle helpng with so many things that need to be attended to. I appologize for the delay in a message, as the computer needed to be "cleaned" out of business items etc. for my protection, plus it decided to have an attitude lately. These days we function in a world of high tech and is is necessary to function with basics like communications. My faith is strong, and I have put my trust fully in GODS hands as to get through each day. I spend alot of time with my middle sister and her kids and grandkids. They seem to love having another auntie around and we help each other move forward together. GOD BLESS EVERYONE OF YOU... LOOk forward to cont. the SP swaps as my hubby would want me to.. HUGS . My kitty is a great pal to have around too! =^.^=
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]342782[/ATTACH]from Celia: jelly beans, lemon drops, pink case, pink scissors, pen and notepad, book, needles, calico tissue case, mini puzzle and sudoku book, latest copy of Quilter's Newsletter and Chicken fabric! what a haul!
[ATTACH=CONFIG]342785[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]342786[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]342788[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]342789[/ATTACH] from Susan: lots of pretty pastel fabric, the rotary cutter case, sourpatch candies, more happy colors of fabric, a chicken wall hanging, beautiful tea towel, basket and HONEY! Yes, I'm the lucky honey recipient! [ATTACH=CONFIG]342793[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]342781[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]342794[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]342795[/ATTACH] from Darlene: lovely stationary and pen, seam ripper (can never have enough of these, they go missing!), blades, night of romance reading complete with milky way bar, pink and turquoise fat quarters and the cutest pincushion! I'm feeling like a very lucky girl! |
Originally Posted by Sibi
(Post 5259372)
Thanks Lori, isn't he the sweetest little thing? I love owls!
We used to have a woodpecker house hanging very high up on one of our trees. A number of critters lived there over the years. Several years ago I noticed something looking at at me when I walked the dogs in the yard. Finally figured out it was a little saw-whet owl. He didn't stay too long and I never saw him outside of the birdhouse, but he would stick his head out and watch us walk across the yard. |
Has anyone ever been woken up in the middle of the night to a big long sonic boom, followed up this creepy ring kind of creepy long high pitch (almost like nails on the chalkboard) riiiiing that just kept ringing and is starting to make your ears do the same. That happened to me, in middle of the night. My cat heard too, she was laying on my bed, so she jumped up on my window pane to "investigate" it and see if she figure out what was going on. No one in my house heard it, except me and the cat. Luckily, I was not the only one in the city to hear it, there was several people around the city who heard it too. One guy said: I thought we were being invaded by a UFO! LOL!! It turns out what happened was a few miles from my house a powerline caught on fire in the middle of the night and it blew up the electrical wires, causing the boom and the ring.
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My goodness...what a fabulous package I received over the weekend from Quiltymom!!! A beautiful handmade basket, needlecase AND purse insert in addition to beautiful FQ's, teabags with the cutest teabag rest, a 2" thimble template, McCalls pattern with the neatest patterns for quilted baskets, organizers and accessories, a change purse, color wheel, a large bag of swedish fish...yummeroo!!! and a postcard from her hometown. Thank you so much Sue! I absolutely LOVE everything and hope I haven't forgot anything...here are a few pics for everyone to see...
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What nice packages are coming in! Still waiting for mine. Maybe today! :thumbup:
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Great packages and lots of neat things in them, love the long handled seam rippers, lost another one of mine the othr day, can only find the short ones here in the house... Beautiful colors of fabric, love the turquoise and the reds, pink too.. LOL and the honey, need to taste that and see if it's as good as everyone says it is.. Know Krystyna's jelly is yummy...
Didn't know we had another Rosemary on the Thread, Little Roo.... kewl |
great packages....
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Originally Posted by Krystyna
(Post 5295704)
BAH!!! You're a stinker! :hunf:
and being stingy with it to make it last. You need to make a cookbook. |
lori,,
So glad that you got home safe and yikes that you had to walk.
Originally Posted by Lori Peercy
(Post 5294885)
Had a terrible storm here this afternoon about 4pm and I was caught in it on my way to Marty's house. I swear the winds were 80 mph and I had to dodge downed power lines and things flying in the air to get to her house! I kept praying the whole drive! The whole town lost electicity and mine just came on and cable was out also. I am back up and running now since 2:45 am meaning things were out here at my apt building since 4pm last night.It was a VERY long walk in the dark to my apartment I can tell you! Marty got her electric back at 7:15pm! You would think that they would get electric back to the elderly and disabled first! Oh well. Main thing is that I am safe and back online!
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Originally Posted by hoppa
(Post 5297615)
I know thats what makes it fun,lol. Perhaps some more of that yummy jelly and I will give some more clues. Having it with homemade bread
and being stingy with it to make it last. You need to make a cookbook. |
I must admit, I like most of the people who participate in the swaps here on the board are looking for unique gifts for the swaps. Well, I have to say that the one where Onalee sent her pal a tiny jar full of genuine Idaho dust is very cute and unusual. Wish I would have thought of it. I may just have to steal that idea for the next swap. Just wait until winter and maybe I can figure out how to send snow from here.LOL
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I have my SP pkg ready for mailing, but no room on the scooter to bring all in. It was one of those mornings where we had to move fast. DH needed the car to go rescue son's truck, I jumped on the scooter with little compartment for hauling. Will mail it tomorrow. Got my SP pkg Saturday, it was GREAT!! Pictures and sender tomorrow, as well. Tomorrow WILL be better!!!! I am loving the pictures, everyone is getting/giving such wonderful surprises!! I so enjoy the swap. Wasn't able to get on to read and post, the board was working really funky all weekend. That or my phone. Took FOREVER to load a page. Regular computer was doing that on Friday, but not as bad as the phone. Not complaining, just stating. LOL I was way behind in reading. Couple of times, thought "I'll comment on that", but by the time I got done reading (between working, what a pain) I cannot remember all the stuff I was going to comment on. Sooooooo..... Good wishes to everyone on the board. Take care, and keep up the good work on all the sewing, etc. This is so much fun, and I love all the people I am getting to know on the board. You raise my spirits every time!
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Good morning all! Awesome packages coming in! Faye, your poem is inspirational! Krystyna hope you find out what it is you have there, it is a mystery! **Jan my heart and prayers go out to you. You are a strong woman of faith and God will not let you down. {{{{{HUGS & BLESSINGS}}}}} I'm waiting for my package too and am excited but patient!
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Originally Posted by Moedeenie
(Post 5297332)
My goodness...what a fabulous package I received over the weekend from Quiltymom!!! A beautiful handmade basket, needlecase AND purse insert in addition to beautiful FQ's, teabags with the cutest teabag rest, a 2" thimble template, McCalls pattern with the neatest patterns for quilted baskets, organizers and accessories, a change purse, color wheel, a large bag of swedish fish...yummeroo!!! and a postcard from her hometown. Thank you so much Sue! I absolutely LOVE everything and hope I haven't forgot anything...here are a few pics for everyone to see...
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Came home from weekend away to a wonderful package from madall - Michelle. Filled with so many goodies -- appliqué potholders, notepad, tissue holder, candle and elephant pincushion, elephant picture, elephant filled with my favorite -- jelly beans and a needlepoint design kit. I'm in jellybean/elephant heaven. Thank you Michelle so very much.
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Originally Posted by Schoom
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Came home from weekend away to a wonderful package from madall - Michelle. Filled with so many goodies -- appliqué potholders, notepad, tissue holder, candle and elephant pincushion, elephant picture, elephant filled with my favorite -- jelly beans and a needlepoint design kit. I'm in jellybean/elephant heaven. Thank you Michelle so very much.
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cute elephant pincushion!
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