November 24, 2008 - Hi everyone! I wanted to post a quick note to let you all know I’m happy, healthy and getting ready to... (more)
...eat some turkey! I’ve received
numerous emails asking where I’ve been.
Thank you all. :-) I must say I’m
somewhat terrible and returning emails and
letters promptly… I will make that a New
Year’s resolution (among many) to do
better in 2009.
Good news!!! I got a new Baby Lock
Ellisimo (sewing/embroidery) and Imagine
(serger) and have been incredibly busy! In
fact, digitizing has taken a back row
seat… I never knew that I would love
sewing as much as I do!!!! I am finally
getting around to stitching out all the
stuff I’ve bought over the last 2 years
and making myself some clothes! Imagine
that! This is the girl that HATED home-ec
but loved shop, boys and animals.
Queen Esther and parents are moving up
North January 5th, so I spend a lot of time
with them… going through things in boxes.
Some are fun, some are painful. (GP died
3 years ago), but we’ve all had some good
laughs needless to say. QE’s mind has
really been “out there”… Mom says she
would have to come
“waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay” in to be out
in left field. Sorry to say, that’s a
VERY true statement. I’ve come to terms
that my best-friend isn’t really there
anymore…but still, it’s hard
“accepting” Alzheimer’s and the
lasting effect that disease has on loved
ones.
Anyway, I wanted to wish everyone a blessed
Thanksgiving! This will be the last one
together as a family. GM will not be able
to make any trips down South to unite with
the rest of us… and the aging members
that live here won’t be able to make the
trip North with Jim and me. So…
bitter-sweet will be this holiday for all
of us. DH said that we can have a
Christmas tree this year!!!! I’m so
excited… I think he’s giving in to the
idea because he knows how sad I am about my
family moving. Lol… So I’m going to
work on my lace ornaments to hang and
actually make it a “Hanukkah” bush,
since the two holidays are close this
year.
Hope all is well with everyone. Have a
blessed holiday season! C-ya in virtual
embroidery land. xoxo
27961 Glad to hear from you Teri, I was wondering ab out Queen ERsther but now I know how she is. Must be hard for you that she and your parents are moving. Enjoy your holiday.
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3285 Oh Teri it is marvelous to hear from u. I'm so glad to hear the happiness n u. One of these days I'm going to make it out to Manhatten Beach to visit my brother & I'll b looking u up cause u r not that far away, that is if u r still in Ca. Wishing u the very best & I'm jealous of the elissimo I really would like to have one. Love you Lillian
58972 So glad to hear from you. Looks like you have been busy!!! Enjoy and treasure the time you have with your family.
33599 So glad to see you back, and glad for your new acquisitions. We all hate to see QE leave you, and that she is not improving. You have a happy holiday, and enjoy your times together.
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37704 And a very "Merry Christmas" and wishes for a great holiday season to you too!
3317 thanks for yur post hope you have a great thanksgiving. Enjoy your family. Lisa
8025 Teri, dear one - so happy to see your post - I do know what you are going through and what a time it has been - you have such a big heart that it will be lost without QE and everyone knows that - but I am so happy for you with your new machines and your love for sewing - I would love to see some pictures of you in those new clothes, too. Have a great holiday and know we love you.
96728 Great to hear from you sweetheart. I still pray for you and Queenie! Isn't that just the saddest disease? At least for those of us who love them. You can take solice in the fact that she is just having a good time. Enjoy the holidays and don't stay away too long. LOVE!
56793 You go girl! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving ....we miss all your good ideas Keep in touch... hugs
7749 Well you sure have made up for lost time my dear friend. I loved your letter thanks for keeping us updated! Have great fun with the new machines ~ love ya *
19799 So glad to see your post!! Hope you enjoy the holiday with the family. I'll send you an email with an update tonight. Hugs and roses.
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