Happy Monday Morning

Good Morning,

What a wonderful week end it was. That was ideal weather in my opinion. I went into the week end with my house work all caught up and really got to enjoy life. There is nothing like walking through garden centers, deciding on flowers, taking pictures of flowers and taking it slow and enjoying the moment. Larry and I got some of what we wanted but more importantly we had fun together. I was able to garden, do some much needed yard work and dig in the soil. Life is good. The best part was I started and finished a book in one week end. One of my favorite things I enjoy and simply love to do is kick back on my porch in my adirondack rocking chair with my feet up, a bottle of water at my side and a good book in my hands. Life is sweet and can be so simple.

I went to my first Quilt Show since closing the Shop. That was an experience, to walk around and be just me, not a shop owner. I was so happy to run into so many of my customers, to see them reminded me how much I loved them all. In the end closing was good for me as I have changed my profession and am sure it was the right move for me. I enjoyed talking with the Shop Owners who were vending, and getting caught up on life with them. To one and all who made my Quilt Shop years so enjoyable, I thank you again. Larry and I were blessed to get to know you all.

I hope you all had as nice a week end as I did. I am sure the spring and summer will hold many more wonderful times for Larry and I to enjoy.

Spring

hello,

What an absolutely marvelous wonderful spectacular day I had. I started my day by putting on my "good clothes". You know the ones, the ones that really fit, that look nice on you. I even put on real shoes not just those old slip on ones, I put on lipstick and jewelry too. Come on now, admit to it, you know they are the ones you put on to go out, to look nice, to visit in. They are not the old everyday comfy clothes, the kick around the house clothes, the older pants, the broken in big baggy loose tops or short sleeve hang around the house clothes.

I felt good, it was a warm lovely New England Day. I got to hold the most beautiful baby girl today. I got in my hugs and kisses with Miss Juliana. I got to cuddle and love her and smiled contently. Jen was nice enough to humor me and allow me to love her to bits. She is an amazing Mom and looks great, her and Manny should be very proud of this bundle of joy.

Today I also got to hang around the my most wonderful quilting friends. They make me so proud of them all. I am honored to know that because of the quilt shop they have all formed a new friendship that will not be broken. That they each have there own backgrounds and share a common interest. They share there ideas and love of quilting together; that makes me proud of them all.

So as I said I had the best spring day today. I am full of pride and thankful for my life.

FYI Larry says "WOOF WOOF" that is a special message for one special lady who knows she is loved and missed.

I am going to really enjoy the week end to its fullest. The weather should be the best and I will make it a point to be out in it for as many hours as I can. I am even going to take in a quilt show. One I can walk thru, enjoy and not work at. Who knew!

Smile, have a good day, treat yourself this week end to something special even if it is as simple as reading a book, going for a walk, or calling a friend.

Happy Quilting!

Yeah Spring Weather

Hi,

Well today really did feel like spring. Larry and I got to walk around garden centers, smell the flowers and the dirt and it was wonderful. It is so good for the soul. I can't wait to get my hands in the soil again. All my flowers that were in the shop are doing well and have adjusted to there new place here in my house. We are now thinking and planning out what to put into our flower pots in the yard. I am so ready for this. Can you tell!

I am feeling a lot better. My voice is almost completely back, talking on the phone is still not easy. I get dry and hoarse and then start coughing again.

I had a great day at work. I really love it. It is a new way to give of myself. I even find I don't mind the scrubs at all. It takes the worry out of what am I going to wear today. Mix and match the colors, that is all.

We are off with a large group on Sunday with our cameras. It may end up an all day event. I will be among new bloomed flowers, budding trees, freshly mulched landscapes and smiling all the while. I only hope the sun will be out to help keep the temperature from getting too chilly. My day will be a perfect day, I can tell already.

So I wish for you all to be able to get out of the house this week end, do something that makes you smile, makes you feel good, that makes you feel alive. Life is precious, enjoy every moment while you can.

I know this upcoming week is school vacation. I will miss all my teachers who would make it a point to stop in to the shop to let me know how they were doing. I think of you all and often.

Under the Weather

Hello,

Well this has not been a good week for me. I have managed to come down with a Upper
Respiratory Infection. I did go to the doctors, I am on medicine, it may take the week until I see and feel any better though. I have not been able to talk at all since Monday. I cannot answer a phone so the world is a quiet place for me right now. I am not sure if my family is happy about this or not. I am hoping by Friday I will be able to actually carry on a conversation again or be able to stay awake for more than three hours at a time.

I have managed to read two books though. I do not have the strength or breath to do much in the house. I start coughing and get dizzy and then the room starts spinning. I have been in lay low mode and plan on doing this until I gain back some strength and can breath again.

Larry, Cara, Tim and Ian took over the Easter fixings. I was under four quilts shivering and just plain feeling awful. They had a wonderful dinner and the best and tastiest desserts ever. Cara and Tim out did themselves. I managed to nibble on them, they were wonderful.

I am heading back to my "sick chair" and cover up and get warm.

May the week end be warm and great for every one.

Happy Easter and Passover

What a wonderful world I live in. I am happy. I feel alive. I love my my life. Reach out to someone from your past, or a relative you have not talked to for a long time. Make their day and yours, and do a good deed.

Today I finished my Certified Nurses Assistant Program and my Home Heath Aid Certificate Courses. I have even found a job already. Life is good. The class I took was thru the Red Cross Office located right in Quincy Square. The two Kathy's were our instructors. They worked together and complemented each other's teaching methods. When one started the other picked right up, they were great. They kept us all focused and on track. I cannot give enough high praise to the both of them. Their dedication, enthusiasm and pride kept us eager to learn. I know I speak for the entire class to say we are grateful to them both. We all passed our exams and enjoyed our clinical work.

Easter will be here in a few days. I can now concentrate on the Holiday Meal and having time to relax a little with my family. Then it is off to work and I am looking forward to my new challenges that lay ahead of me.

To all my fellow quilting friends, I send a big Hi out to you all. I have not taken out my sewing machine yet. It is still packed away. I do see it coming out in the next few weeks to start on some of those unfinished projects I have. I have heard from many of you and am glad to be able to stay in touch.

Have a wonderful week end.

The Italian Easter Bunny has Struck again.

What a Month

Hello,

I cannot believe what a month this has been.

I have been blessed with family and friends who have brought a total of three beautiful babies into this world. Two boys and one little girl. All beautiful, healthy and happy. That is what makes the world go round folks. Holding a little one, snuggling with them, smelling that great baby smell, wow amazing.

On a sad note a good friends husband passed away after what seemed to be a very short time. I am sure her family and friends will help her and be there with words of encouragement to help her. I have realized no matter how long ago I lost my parents, brother and my mother and brother in law, it still feels like yesterday. I wish I could have one more precious moment with each of them, to say one more time that I loved them, well, in my heart they are there every day with me and they know that. They are at peace and that is what matters. They will never be forgotten.

I have finished my classroom work and am about to start my clinicals hands-on work on Monday. Can you believe it! I can't. I am so ready for this. I am off tomorrow for an interview and am all excited.

Saturday is a photo shoot day for Larry and I, Sunday we are out for the day with special friends. The day should be filled with lots of fun, food lots of laughter.

My words of wisdom are as usual, tell someone today that you love them. Tell someone you may have hurt that you are sorry, reach out to them, make amends, life is too short. I recently messed up, big time and hope that they will eventually be able to understand where I was coming from and why I had to say my piece, I know I should have handled it better. I never said I was perfect.

To Larry, my best friend and biggest supporter, I Love You...

Ladies have a great week, I know I am.