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Archive for January, 2009

Hi from Colorado

Posted in Needlework, Quilting, Uncategorized, tagged , on Thursday, January 29, 2009 | 6 Comments »

Hello everyone…I’m still in Colorado, but wanted to give an update.  My son is doing exceptionally well, albeit he must be very careful and do nothing but walk, lay down and take it easy for at least another month.   The surgery appears to have been a great success.  He always told me the weather in [...]

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Violets

Posted in Needlework on Monday, January 19, 2009 | 3 Comments »

Here is my almost done “violets” needlework.   I have to finish the ribbon and backstitch all the flowers, etc.  and last but not least put in the lovely saying in the center.   Hopefully it will be done soon. For a couple of weeks now I’ll be in Colorado assisting in the care of my recuperating [...]

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Unexpected Gifts

Posted in French, Friends, Friendship, Gifts, Thank You, tagged on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 | 6 Comments »

Today I received some wonderful unexpected gifts from my special friends in France. Maggy sent me a belated Christmas package. Inside were LOVELY rose napkins rings A beautiful needlecase With the tiniest button I have ever seen!! So “couture” !!! And a wonderful and colorful table mat with six coasters…I think the fabric is catalan [...]

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Needlework Update

Posted in Needlework, tagged on Friday, January 9, 2009 | 3 Comments »

Here again is a photo of my slow, but steady, progress on my “violets” needlework.   It has been relaxing to sit in the morning and evening, before and after work, doing a bit of stitching.  The sparkle of the Kreinik blending filament is lovely and the Kreinik braid (which I had never used) is quite [...]

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Thank You….All of You

Posted in Family, Thank You, tagged on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 | 7 Comments »

I was overwhelmed by the personal mail I received yesterday regarding Michael’s surgery.  I certainly felt a great comfort in knowing so many held Michael and myself in their thoughts for the day. The surgery was successful…at least from the doctor’s point of view as of now.  Only time will tell.   And of course, I [...]

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Prayer Request

Posted in Family, Prayer Request, tagged , on Monday, January 5, 2009 | 7 Comments »

Tomorrow morning early (7:30 AM mountain time), my son, Michael, will undergo serious back surgery.  He was injured in an auto accident two years ago and has suffered great pain all this time. I am asking all of you out there in cyberspace to pray for him and his recovery. To be honest, I am panic [...]

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A Couple of Favorites

Posted in Christmas, Needlework on Saturday, January 3, 2009 | 4 Comments »

I know that Christmas is done and so is the new year holiday…but before I put away the Christmas decorations this week, I wanted to share with you a couple of my favorites this year. I LOVE this snowman. It came from the White Barn Candle Company and contains an evergreen candle. I haven’t burned [...]

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Happy New Year

Posted in Christmas, Family, Needlework, tagged , , on Thursday, January 1, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Best wishes for a beautiful new year that is filled with laughter, good health and many blessings! My holidays were lovely, fun, and filled with laughter.   Although I was very sad that my son and his wife were unable to be with us this Christmas.   Maybe next year.     We had a fun Christmas [...]

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