Living in the Light I Find

Ladybug, Living in the Light I Find, has a beautiful blog I would like to share with you. I became fascinated with its beauty. Her writing ability, gentleness, empathy and serene thoughts will uplift you, her pictures amaze you, her quilting is awesome, and you will go away feeling so refreshed. I went through all her older posts, it was like reading a really good book. I add her to my other favorites, those of you who offer so much to my life. Hop over and see if you feel the same way!

Craft Nook

Finally, I have just finished stripping the old wall paper. What a chore! I was going to paint right away, but with projects pending, I am going to wait till the weather gets a little warmer so I can open the windows. Right now, I'll get my newly organized things back into the room so I can start my sewing projects for my OWOH winners! I'm so anxious to start! I can live with white walls for a while longer, at least they are stripped and clean!

OWOH Winners!

Using the Random Number Generator, here are the winning entries! 77, Ottilias Veranda from Sweden, 9, Alpaca, Chook, Garden... of Australia and 40, Ladybug of The Light I Find. Congratulations ladies! Thanks to all who entered, what a fun, interesting event! I have viewed so many amazing blogs. So many interesting and fascinating people. I'm still visiting, even though the event is now over. Thank-you Lisa, this has been a terrific ride!!
Laurie

Missing Dad

Four years ago, we watched as my fathers health slowly deteriorated, and eventually passed from this life, to join his family and his God. This time of year is always difficult, as the smells of winter fading, bring to mind this sadness we as a family experienced. Being together Sunday, was a bitter-sweet time for all of us. So many reminders of Dad surrounded us, the bottle of wine, pictures, his bee bee gun, and all brought such happy memories, but at the same time sadness as we prepare to sell the family home that has been a part of our lives for 52 years. The swing out back that faces where well tended gardens once grew, and on any quiet evening you would find Mom and Dad together there discussing the events of the day, and watching the fruits of his labor grow.The green house that he built to grow his own flower and vegetable plants, fruit trees he grew over the years, always wondering if he'd be fortunate enough to see bear fruit, and the garage still full of his things that will soon be passed down to the next generations to enjoy. It's so hard to move on. It's hard to watch Mom as she goes through the motions in silent tears, unable to comfort herself when she lays down next to the pillow where dad used to be. To see her stand in the door as we leave, and closing that door to return to her chair alone. My heart is breaking. For Mom, for Dad, for my brother and sisters. For times gone by that can be brought back only through our memories. For Dads' calming voice, his sense of humor, and his faith that brought him and his family through so many difficult times. For the love that passed through our home, and nurtured us all. It will be so missed. So please, if you think of us, say a prayer. That we can move on with joy, full of so many memories, and heal the pain in our hearts.
Blessings,
Laurie

What Really Happened on the Hudson

Fruit of the Vine

Some years ago, my father and uncle used to make balloon wine. No not made from balloons, a balloon was put over the bottle top, and as the wine fermented, the balloon inflated. When it was full, the wine was done. They could make wine from everything. Any fruit, dandelions, whatever they could think of to try. Well, what a treat today. My brother is visiting from up north, and was looking for finds in the basement. He came across this bottle of wine under the stairs. It has to be older than 35 years, as that is about the last time dad made any wine. Jay cracked it open, and what a treat! It tasted like sherry, but not as dry, and had a very nice aftertaste. So here's to you Dad, no wine was served before its time!

One World One Heart

Entries are now closed for OWOH. Thank-you to all who participated, and entered for my give away. CLICK HERE to enter the OWOH give away! Thank-you Lisa for hosting such a fantastic event! I will be taking entries til 11:00p.m., February 11th, and announce the winner the morning of the 12th, at 11:00 a.m.! Good luck to all of you who have entered so far in all the wonderful give aways!

The winner will recieve a custom wall quilt, approx: 26"x26". I will create it in colors of your choosing, with pictures you would like added. I will ask that pictures be sent in high resolution by e-mail, or send the pictures to me, to be returned with the finished wall quilt.

By clicking on the pictures you will see details. I will also add any embellishments that you would like to send, such as buttons, lace, appliques, etc. that would make your quilt special.

Because I went over 150 entries, I have added another give away!

As a second place, I have added an approx. 16"x 16" single square hanging, which can have 1-4 pictures displayed! Good luck!