...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
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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.
58029Nice to hear from you. Hope your holidays are wonderful.
Take care.
3439Oh 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
145791So glad to hear from you. Looks like you have been busy!!! Enjoy and treasure the time you have with your family.
62461So 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.
44904Glad to see you back and healthy. Happy Holidays to you too. Love.***
60484And a very "Merry Christmas" and wishes for a great holiday season to you too!
7384thanks for yur post hope you have a great thanksgiving. Enjoy your family. Lisa
12843Teri, 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.
211079Great 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!
158717You go girl! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving ....we miss all your good ideas Keep in touch... hugs
20582Well 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 *
20498So 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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