It's been a long while since my last post... and I am so sorry to have worried you all, my dearest friends... As you all know, I haven't been well... and there has been so much going on in my life...
I sincerely did not intend to worry you all by not posting... and I know I have not answered your emails either... and I am truly sorry... I wasn't ignoring you... and I want you to know I truly appreciate your emails and your comments here... Sometimes I tend to withdraw when things get a bit overwhelming... and I know I shouldn't, but it was all more than I could bare and I just couldn't cope, nor did I have the energy to do anything save try to make it through the days... Please know that you all have been in my thoughts and my heart even though I have not been posting here or on your blogs or answering my emails... and your kind and loving emails and comments truly helped me get through all of this... there are no words to thank you all... just know that you are all very dear and special to me and your friendship means more than I could ever say... :-)
As for my stitching... I have been plodding along a wee bit... I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have my stitching to keep me sane... or I suppose I should say... Relatively Sane... ;-) I have a couple of Snoopy Happy Dances to post... and a couple I'm saving to post next time... I'm almost finished with my Mail Art piece... the deadline was extended... which was a lifesaver for me! I really hope my partner, Roberta is going to like hers... I'm still quite a bit panicky about the finishing... hopefully, I'll get through it okay and not embarrass myself too much... ;-) I can't wait to see what Roberta's stitched for me... :-) I also have lots of piccys of my son Jamie's LPN graduation and Tropical Island Themed Barbecue... Oh, and let's not forgot the Rose Flame *hare* ... ;-) although you can't really see the *fuchsia pink* that well in the piccys I have... I'll save the piccys of my daughter's Cruise for the next post... ;-) She missed Jamie's graduation as she and her dbf were Sailing away into the sunset...
It's storming here again and I'm hoping I don't have to shut my computer down because of it... I had to earlier this evening... at this rate I'll never get finished with this post... I actually started it last night but after I got all the piccys ready for posting was too exhausted to continue... hopefully, if I don't ramble too much, I'll get this posted tonight so your minds will be a bit more at ease knowing I'm okay... :-)
I think I'll just spread my rambling out over a few posts... thus perhaps I'll get something accomplished tonight... I will be taking the Nurses finishes to the Framer's on Friday so they will be framed in time for the Pinning Ceremony in late July... I also stitched Lizzie*Kate's Bless the Graduate for Jamie... I'll post that one next time... :-) Thus without further ado... let the photo gallery begin... ;-)
Nurses by Kirsten Edwards
Stitched on Meditation Picture This Plus Belfast Linen
with GAST and WDW threads...
This one was stitched for my dear son, Jamie...
finished 12 May 2007...
Nurses by Kirsten Edwards
Stitched on Light Mocha Cashel Linen
with GAST threads...
This one was stitched for Paige...
Finished on 21 May 2007...
My dear son Jamie and his dgf, Paige
LPN Graduation... 12 May 2007...
My dear sons, Jamie and Elisha ...
at Jamie's LPN Graduation ...
Jamie and Paige
Tropical Island Themed Graduation Barbecue at Paige's House...
Jamie and Paige...
Dancing the evening away
to the soothing tunes of the Islands...
Jamie and Paige...
Cutting the cake... Yummy... ;-)
Jamie and Paige opening gifts...
Elisha is looking on as they plunder through their loot...
Me and Wee Jamie at the Island Barbecue...
Since you all asked to see my *Pink* hair...
here you go... hope it doesn't scare you too much!
Although the Rose Flame streaks in my *Hare* don't show up
that well as it was getting late in the evening...
maybe you can see them a wee bit... ;-)
Thank you all again, my dearest friends for continuing to visit my blog... your thoughtful and loving wishes and comments are ever rays of sunshine filtering through the clouds...
Blessings and Love in Stitches...
I am thankful for precious moments... my children and dear friends... my stitching... and love eternal...
I'm relieved to read that things seem to be heading for more of an even keel. Take care!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to know you're okay, as always miss your posts.
ReplyDeleteI'm so very glad to read your post and know that you are okay! I love the hair!!!!! Please take care of you!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you're having trouble, I can understand part of it and you know that. Congrats to your DS and his beautiful GF, they look so happy and please tell him I LOVE his curls. LOL Finishing Nursing School is a great accomplishment, trust me I should know. I wish them both the best of luck. And I love your hair color, too cute, you wild woman you. :D You look like such a fun person. I hope you feel much better soon. Big hugs.
ReplyDeleteHi Lizzy glad to hear you're ok and it's nice to see you posting again.
ReplyDeleteLove all the pics...can't wait to see some more.
Take care.....
Lizzy!! It's so good to hear from you! Have missed you and have been thinking about you! {{HUGS}} Great pictures (i love the hair by the way) and the piece you have been stitching.
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ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear you have been going through such tough times, but it's good to read that things are on the mend. Your son and his girlfriend are adorable, and such nice gifts you have stitched for them. I love your hair!
Take care of yourself, and I hope things continue to go in the right direction.
Nancy
It looks like a fantastic graduation party! I hope you start to feel better soon, Lizzy {{{hugs}}}
ReplyDeleteSuch handsome boys you have with curly locks :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your DS for completing his schooling!
Many good thoughts and wishes to you during your hard road here...I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
And I think that your *hare* is lovely Lizzy and you for having three grown children look youthful and beautiful no matter what your *hare's* color is :)
I'm so sorry you've been feeling bad lately...I hope you're ok now.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your son for his graduation...from the photos of the party it looks like you had a lovely time :)
Glad to see you back. Beautiful pics of the graduation and party! Looks like your heading in the right direction...good luck!
ReplyDeleteHi Lizzy, I am so glad to see you posting again. I’ve missed you :) A huge congratulations to your son, what an accomplishment :D The stitching you did for them is lovely. And very cute hair, it looks great on you!!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear you are having such a rough time. I hope that your heart will heal, and you will have a lot of love and support around you. I wish you all of the best. *hugs*
Love, Heather
So glad to hear from you and that things are looking up. I too retreat when I have a lot of hard stuff going on, so I understand. Your stitching is wonderful, and it looks like it was a wonderful graduation and party!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back posting, lovely photos seems like everyone had a good time
ReplyDeleteYea your back! I'm so glad to see you posting again. I'm sorry things have been so rough lately, hopefully things will go better in the future and life settles down and you feel better. The graduation pictures were great, looks like they had a wonderful time at the Island barbecue themed party too, what a fun idea.
ReplyDeleteThe two healing hands pieces turned out lovely, can't wait to see how you get them framed. I'm looking forward to seeing what else you've been up to. However, be sure and not push yourself to hard to fast. {{hugs}}
Sue
Oops, forgot to mention I like your hair, it looks fun and happy.
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So happy to hear you are doing better, have missed reading your posts, grats to your son and his gf, we need good nurses! I don't think your hair is pink! It's beautiful! My mil's hair was red at one time, now, silverly white, it's beautiful. Take care and visit my blog when you have a chance.
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Hi Lizzy, have only just started visiting your blog but am sorry to hear you've not been having too good a time recently. I hope things are picking up for you. Congratulations to your son and his girlfriend on their graduation! Your stitching looks really great.
ReplyDeleteHi Lizzy. It's so wonderful to see you posting again and I hope everything works out fine for you {{{{HUGS}}}}
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the lovely photos. You must be so proud of both your boys. They are fine looking young men and Paige is such a pretty girl. It's lovely to see you and I have to say I absolutely love your hair!
Good to see you post again. Congratulations to your son and Jaime on their graduation. Your gifts turned out beautifully and I love the colors you chose. Take care.
ReplyDeleteso good to see you posting again!
ReplyDeleteAwwwww what lvoely pics of you and your family. Glad to know you're okay although it does seem you have been having a hard time of it of late. xx
ReplyDeletebig hugs - sending lots of positive thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear from you again! I hope things get better soon. It looks like, however, you had a wonderful time at the party! I like your hair - I think the color looks good on you!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you posting again, Lizzy. Nice pics of the kids & your hair looks good on you.
ReplyDelete:) Lavon
Wonderful graduation pictures - it must have been such a festive occassion.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear from you again and read that things seem to be headed in the right direction.
Take care and have a good weekend.
Oh Lizzy, our Faery Princess! I'm so glad to hear that you're ok, but sorry to hear you've been having a difficult time of it. I can relate to how you feel when you can't cope with things. Like you, sometimes it is not that I don't want to know anybody or not post, but I know the feelings of being overwhelmed all too well. And I looove the hair! Bright Blessings to you my friend! xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's so good to see you posting. I can completely understand why you withdraw when you're feeling stressed. I do exactly the same thing. Love the "Nurses" pieces, and the party looks like it was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOh, and your hair ROCKS! Love it.
Happy Fairy Day!!!! I love that you are back and wish only good things for you, my dear friend! I understand the need to withdraw and figure things out! Sometimes its the only thing to do.
ReplyDeletePs I found a working link to Fairy Celebration 1 and if it doesn't work just e-mail me as I have it stored and can snail mail it to you...here it is:
http://www.passionericamo.eu/freebiefairy.htm
Just let me know! I am planning doing FC1 in blue as well and FC2 on a darker blue fabric....Crystal Stellar by PTPlus and a DD overdyed! My slump is finally over. Thanks for visiting and commenting...you were missed!!!!
So nice to see you posting again Lizzy .. like all the ladies, I have missed you very much! Loved all the pictures .. and your "hare" is wicked cool :) lol
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping all works out with your health and your marriage .. big hugs for you!
Hi Lizzy
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping and making a nice comment to my blog! I just love your Nurses finishes here! They are just sooooo cute!! You did such a great stitch on them! I am doing the Abigail Winslow for a round robin too. Don't we just have the best taste in patterns? Please stop by again! Debby :)
hope you are feeling a bit better, looks like you had a wonderful time at the graduation party and your DS hair is gorgeous , just wish my DH didn't shave his off!!
ReplyDelete(and i like the colour of yours too)
take care of yourself
Lizzy, my friend. I'm so sorry to have made you worry. It looks like you've had enough of your own to worry about.
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate to you when you say you retreat when things get too stressy. I do exactly the same thing.......obviously, lol.
I'm so glad to be back though, and happy to see you here too. I hope you'll feel up to posting again soon so we can catch up a bit.
Really excited to 'see' you in the pics, and your lovely children. I'm loving your hair colour. It's wild!
Great stitchy pics too. You've been busy :D
Hi Lizzy, just wanted to wish you a happy 4th of July. Hope you're doing something fun and enjoying yourself, and getting some more stitching and other fun stuff done.
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Lizzy - Dear friend, thank you for the kind words and your thoughts of support. They were so heartfelt. I hope things are looking up for you. There are no rainbows without rain.
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