I have been able to come off of the Hospice program since living here. So maybe there was a need to be in here, after all.
I enjoy embroidery work and have a Husqvarna Designer I machine. I haven’t been able to use it for months, but that doesn’t mean I don’t plan out projects to do. I have many projects that have been put aside for now. Just trying to get healthy enough to get have a better quality of life. They keep us busy with little projects and they are always saying I should teach the class rather than be in it, HaHa.
I was born in the USA in Littleton, Colorado. I moved to Layton, Utah when I was a teenager and married when I was 18 and raised my family of five children there. I moved to Port Charlotte, Florida in 1968 and lived there until 1997, when I moved back to Ogden, Utah and have lived here since then. I don’t have any pictures with me to share of the pretty mountains or lovely town that I live in. But take my word, it is lovely.
While I was raising my family, I worked full-time as a checkout cashier and part-time as a wedding reception decorator and activities coordinator. I dabbled in wedding cake decoration, some. I loved floral arranging. I had my own business as a ceramic’s teacher, in both Utah and Florida. I was a Mary Kay Cosmetic’s Dealer and won numerous awards, but no pink Cadillac. HaHa. I got into embroidery work about 1998. Some would say that I was pretty good at that, and then others would say, I never learned enough to know what I was doing. HaHa.
Here is a recent picture of me taken just this past week
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Just felt like reading this again...You surely are missed.
Rest In Peace Dear One.
25546thank you for being here and for sharing this picture you are a real cutie!
743281Dear Miss Loretta, It is so nice to see you again, you are looking pretty spiffy!! Thank you for sharing many of the things you have accomplished in life. God bless and you take good care. H&*.
16434I hope that when I reach your age I will also be such an inspiration to others as you. Best wishes and love from South Africa
2306Sweet Loretta, your beautiful smiling face keeps resurfacing again and again, it is so good to see this pop back up to the top once more. Hope all is well with you at the moment, and that you are behaving yourself in that Center, and not causing the staff too many headaches, haha. Love you heaps Loretta sweetie, keep smiling and stay safe, so good to see you again.
13558ttt. Glad someone brought this back to the top for us to enjoy again. Thanks, Kay
85867Dear Loretta,
You are often in my thoughts and prayers. I thank you for the stories of your life and of Ogden, Utah. My in-laws were living there when my husband and his sister were born. Sorry, but I do not have photos of the lovely mountains, either.
Your life is an inspiration to us. Thank you for sharing.
Jacqueline
70914I am new here but, I just wanted you to know you sound like someone that could teach us all a lot about crafts. You and I have a lot in common as far as crafting goes. I hope you continue to get better and are able to start back embroidering. Just keep your faith and God will get you thru. Miracles happen I know because my granddaughter is one. God does answer prayers. Nannie Sara
10191Hello Miss Loretta, it is good to see you looking so well and happy. I loved reading your biography and am inspired by such a wonderful life. I too have a Husqvarna Designer 1 and am totally in love with it. I can't wait to come on here whenever I can and read all about the "Cuties". You have been an inspiration to so many on here it is heartwarming to read how well you are loved. God bless you and keep you in good health. I look forward to seeing some projects when you are ready.
Love and blessings from another Australian - Chris, Newcastle.
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234495Great to see your picture Miss Loretta and that you are able to do some posting as you are very much missed
76409Dear Miss Loretta - thank you for the note and the picture. It is great to see that wonderful smile of yours again. I only found Cute a few months before you had to stop coming here so often, but I do miss you a lot. So glad to hear you are doing better and can't wait for you to be back here more often and hear that you are back to your embroidery.
Hugs and Lots of Love from Lois.
6982Well Miss Loretta - so glad to see you here. We all learned a little more about you this time, and so glad you are doing better. You tell that man hanging around that you have a lot of cuties that will deal with him if he breaks your heart. Special hugs to you. beth
44904Hello Miss Loretta,
It's a real pleasure to meet another native Coloradoan. I was born in Colorado Springs. I traveled to Littleton with my father several times. I'm so happy to hear that your health has improved. Hopefully, you'll be back embroidering soon. All My Best Wishes, Marjorie
5755Miss Loretta, Thank you for posting your picture (beautiful, I might add!!) and telling us about yourself! You have lived all over the country!!! It is very interesting to hear about you and how you are doing!! Keep feeling better and before you know it - you'll be embroidering again!!!* Bunches of love, Laura
96265oh my dear adopted granny you are a beauty inside and out it always cheers me up to see your face thank u for this pic love ya
1226Miss Loretta, thanks for a small snipet of your life, as I am sure there is so much more...You are looking mighty fine in your photo...Would you believe my very first job was a check out chic as they call 'em. I was only 15 and they wanted me to enter the fastest check out chic competition but I was very shy so said no, they also wanted me to take over learning the office work and have the keys well that scared me even more, it was humbling to know how they trusted me at such a young age.
I also sold cosmetics, Nutri Metics. My Mum taught me to sew and have never looked back. I won first prize in grade 6 for making a pair of shorts for myself and they were made by hand would you believe...That was a wonderful feeling pity I don't still have the shorts. All my sewing smaples are gone also. I have been married for 37 yrs and have a son and daughter and 2 grand daughters. This site is my home away from home and very addictive. I look forward to seeing your next project and I am sure you should be the teacher where you are...Stay well, all my love from Australia also...hugs Kerry
25546It was so nice to see you pretty lady I am glad you are getting better. Soon you will be back together with us chatting away. We sure do miss you around here. Thanks for dropping in. Love Lisa
12843Thank you so much for sharing more about you. What a full life you had. Keep on planing projects and hopefully you will be able to do them. I am so glad you are off the hospice program. Stay well. XOXOXOX Angie
109774I am a newbie in the family, but I have read and learned so much about you, that I can't help it to feel as I know you too and share all these beautiful feelings the sisters have for you. God bless you!!
580It's wonderful to hear from you and see your bright smile. You have had a full life. Sounds like you still are and have to keep the guys a bay! Love
62461Oh Miss Loretta, I was just wondering how you are, Great minds think alike. You look wonderful and are amazing. I am so happy you posted this. thank you .
35167Loretta, You look wonderfull, thanks for sharing you life events and your picture. Glad to have you around when you can make it. Hugs, Judy... *4U
92391thank you Miss Loretta....So glad you find it in your heart to share your life with us enough to make us feel more like a family....
34246Loretta, thank you for updating us. Your photo is great. Glad you are off Hospice. That means you have to start working out with therapy. Truly wheelchair or not, do it!!!! My Mom turned 100 yrs old in May and has been off and on Hospice so many times, I can't count. It helps with cost of medication, but does not give physical therapy. Unfortunately, she is back on again. She fell in Nov. 2008 and broke her femur bone next to hip. Fortunately she had a Dr. that operated on her and we have had this many blessed months with her. One Dr. just wanted to keep her sedated and put her on a feeding tube. We love you, please stay in touch when you can. Love, Kay
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85867Loretta dear,
It is so good to meet you. My DH was born in Ogden, Utah, but left as a child, so we've only seen photos. My prayers are with you that you return to good health and strength, and are able to resume your hobbies and loves.
Jacqueline
70914Thank you for sharing your life story with us. It helps us all feel more like a CUTE family!
463406Thank you for sharing this with us! It is so nice to see you here! I am so glad that you are busy with projects... maybe one of these days you will teach the class! :)
Keep planning your projects, because we want to see them when you are able to embroider again! ;)
12821OH Loretta, you sure are a sight for sore eyes - I am glad to see that you followed through on the challenge I made to you about posting your portrait - following in in Sylvie's footsteps - it is good to hear about your life - like this. And I know more of the story of the man following you around - than the others - should I tell? Hehehe! Why wouldn't he - you are a very pretty woman. I love all the comments from others and hope you get back soon to read them, too. *4U
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211079Beautiful Lady Loretta, I sat here just looking at your photo and feeling so good the tears welled up and rolled down my cheeks, such is my happiness at seeing you here and reading your bio.
My last husband had a double block of land in Port Charlotte and we visited there in January 2000. I loved it so much I wanted us to build a house and move there. It was never meant to be, but somehow, now, it makes me feel even closer to you as I can visualise the township where you lived.
I have seen documentaries about places in Utah and remember it as being exceptionally beautiful, I am so glad you live in such a beautiful place.
I share your love of ceramics and also was once a beauty Counsellor for a cosmetic company and did wedding catering for a time too.
Isn't it funny how so many of us women find we have travelled the same paths and enjoyed the same professions and here we are now, drawn to each other in friendship, across thousands of miles, through this wonderful technology.
Please don't ever stop planning your next project, perhaps you could get Shirlene to help you work on something occasionally when she comes to visit you.
Well dear Lady Loretta, it is way past my bedtime now so I must say Good-night from Australia. I will go to bed with this very happy feeling after seeing your beautiful smile and talking with you again.
God Bless you Beautiful Lady, keep smiling.
Hugs n roses, Meganne
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122864I guess I'll have to quit calling you Miss Cute Thing and call you Miss Hot Tomale! That's ok, honey....promise them anything. haha I learned some new things about you today and am waiting for the day your bags are packed and they are kicking you OUT, so you can get back here full time, where you belong! I love and miss you, but sure was happy to see that sweet smiling face. You hurry back, now, ya hear?
P.S. Do all of your children live near you?
158715What a wonderful and busy life you have...I bet being a wedding reception decorator was alot of fun...I love decorating for weddings and my home as well..lets one's creative juices flow! (I have 5 daughters so I had alot of decortating challenges for their weddings). My brother lived in Ogden, Utah for 25 years and just recently moved to Wyoming where he is a national forest ranger.. It is beautiful country in both places..Thanks for giving us a brief history...I know you have touched many lives here at cute, as I can tell by the articles posted..Thanks for sharing your story with us..*
11259Hi Loretta,
It was so inspiring to read your letter and see your picture. You must be feeling good if you can write this and plan out your next embroidery projects! I know you'll have a lot of good years to bring this projects to fruition.
May God bless you and continue to bring you to good health!
485thank you to share your portrait Loretta ! Hugs to you ***
200127Loretta it is so good to hear from u. Thank u for sharing a picture with us.U have lived a wonderful & productive life & r still contributing to society & enjoying yourself. Love u Lillian
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63126So good to read your Bio Loretta...and see your recent picture...you sound like you are enjoying yourself and good to hear you are still putting away ideas for projects in the future...hang in there girl, you are a wonderfull lady..big hugs and much love Glenda x0x0x0x
27071Loretta, thank you for bringing us up-to-date. I am so glad to hear your health is improving since you went into the nursing centre. It's nice to hear from you now and again and see your smiling face, albeit wind-blown he he. love, Martine
145302Oh, Loretta, how wonderful to hear about your very full life!! Thank you so much for telling your story here! You have been such an inspiration to me, I'm so glad you're getting stronger and at least planning projects on your embroidery machine. As for that man that keeps following you around, are you going to get a flat tire on your wheelchair and let him catch you, hee hee hee? Pretty darn good, to be a "man-magnet" at 81, Loretta!! But then, you are such a Cutie, in so many ways. I love you, Marji
33451We were outside and the wind was blowing, but it was a good visit, I was telling a CUTE friend about a man that keeps following me around. HaHa.
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by kathyjt
11 Jun 2009
Loretta you look great, would love to know you in person. You seem like a very loving lady.
by sqdancer
11 Jun 2009
Bet you are leading that man on a merry chase...keep it up Loretta...hugs xx0x0x
by debbierussell
11 Jun 2009
Well Loretta it sounds like you have had a very busy life.Especially with 5 kids they would have kept you on your toes.You would have met alot of different people & touched so many lives.I'm glad you enjoyyour home with your pretty mountains. Love,hugs &**** Debbie
by iris2006
11 Jun 2009
Soo good to see you again Miss Loretta, what a busy life you had and still having the fantastic since of humor. Love you. Carla
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