OK ladies. I am finished the top now. It will be approx 18" x 21" when totally finished (quilted?). I titled this "No More Drama!!!" and totally designed it myself. Well with the exception of the free masks. I did the lettering in "Embroidery Magic 2". The reason I did this is there has been lots of drama in my life lately and talking to one of my sisters about it I got the idea to do this and she encouraged me. It is a reminder that I have a choice. I choose life. It may mean moving (99.9% sure of that). But instead of taking it all, all of the time, and doing nothing except feeling sorry for myself and taking the abuse and having a pity party, I chose to do something for myself. That also includes: mentally, emotionally, Spiritually, you get the point. SO, this little wall hanging will be there to remind me always, no matter where I am, "No More Drama!!!"

Joanie, my heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you for what must be one of the most important decisions in your life, sweetie. You are a very special, and very beautiful person, I know that for a fact from talking with you here, and you deserve better than what's been happening in your life so far. You can do it joanie, and just remember that you have friend here who love you. Just keep your chin up beautiful lady, you are not the one who has done wrong, and you can rise above this. Hugs and flowers for you, keep in touch sweetie.

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by joaniessw 16 Apr 2008

Thank you Ruthie, always such a sweetie. You ladies are a gr8 encouragement. I shall keep my chin up. Bless you all and flowers for you too

joannie, I picked up on some of that from your posts and pray that I'm not being too personal, but I have prayed for your release and your awareness of how special you are. No one can take your power without your permission. I love you and am on your side! Your sister is a wise woman and you can do anything with the support that she is giving you.;)

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by joaniessw 16 Apr 2008

Thank you and bless you jrob. You may keep those prayers going Heaven ward too pls. Gr8ly appreciated. Flowers for you.

A great reminder, live life and make your own choices, well done

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by joaniessw 16 Apr 2008

Thank you. Sometimes I need an extra reminder like this, that is why I did it. This is one project husband has "Not" seen. *4U

Sometimes we have to get back and do something just for us whatever it may be. A project or just having "our time" for we are "special". Thanks for sharing this project and flowers 4 U girl! You are "special"

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by joaniessw 16 Apr 2008

Thank you. It is about time too. *4U2

Oh Joanie, I have a family like yours! I can totally relate... I'm glad you're making a stand and declaring your boundaries. It's hard, but tough love means TOUGH love. Blessings my friend... you're off to a new start.

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by joaniessw 16 Apr 2008

Thank you. *4U

Well done!! This is a valuable start to the rest of your life. No time for wasting energy, live life!! +1 4U.

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by joaniessw 16 Apr 2008

Thank you. *4U2

Good for you Joanie! You go girl. I know a lot of "Drama Queens" I would just love to give this to. Life is too short and it isn't a rehearsal, it's the real thing, you should never allow other people to drag you into their histrionics. We have a saying here, "Never let the B's get you down" that just means be strong enough to rise above it all. My daily prayer is the Serenity Prayer, you know... "God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The Courage to change the things I can, (and most importantly) The Wisdom to know the difference" It keeps me sane. :-) Roses for you, M

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by joaniessw 16 Apr 2008

Thank you. You may share this idea with anyone you feel led to. Hmmm, I used to say that prayer daily, couple times a day actually. Time to start back again, isn't it. Thank you for that. *4U2

by meganne 16 Apr 2008

We all need something to give us strength, courage and serenity in this hectic, demanding life. Blessed be. M

wish u all the best in ur choices.

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by joaniessw 16 Apr 2008

Thank you. *4U

Great! Wishing you a lifetime of positive choices.

Flowers for you

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by joaniessw 16 Apr 2008

Thank you. *4U2

This is great. What a splendid way to remind yourself that you can make choices. I hope the ones you made recently will work out for you. Best wishes and good luck.
*4U.

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by joaniessw 16 Apr 2008

Thank you. In sharing this personal part of my life, maybe I can touch/encourage someone else to whom needs it too. *4U2

joanie, this is great and I am glad to hear that you are taking this big step in your life and that you choose to do something for yourself. Good for you. *4U

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by joaniessw 16 Apr 2008

Thank you. *4U2