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
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!
P.S. Do all of your children live near you?
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
Keep planning your projects, because we want to see them when you are able to embroider again! ;)
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
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
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
Hugs and Lots of Love from Lois.
Love and blessings from another Australian - Chris, Newcastle.
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
Rest In Peace Dear One.