In Honor of Daphanie

We sometimes get caught up in our own little world and forget that there is a bigger world than our own. A friend of mine, Karen, recently lost a very dear friend and family member of hers.

Daphanie was her quilt mentor, friend,loved one, inspiration and encouraged Karen to become the outstanding quilter that she is. A piece of my dear friend is now missing and I know that she is hurting and wishing things were different and Daphanie was still with her. I didn't know Daphanie, but I felt her spirit and inspiration every time I saw a new project that Karen attempted and most beautifully completed. Daphanie got Karen started into the crazy world of fabric and quilting. What Karen has done with that gift is nothing short of amazing and I know that Daphanie will always be proud of what Karen has accomplished and what she will continue to accomplish in the future.

So even though Daphanie is no longer with us, her spirit will live on in Karen and Karen will continue to be inspiration to those of us who wish they could quilt 1/10 as well as Karen.

I know that you are sitting on a quilted cloud somewhere in Heaven Daphanie! You will be greatly missed.


Anett

What am I thankful for?? Really Long......

On this beautiful Thanksgiving Day, I am thankful for many things. I will probably ramble on here, but feel a need to type it all out. I will probably forget something or someone, but not intentionally.

I am thankful to my Grandmother for teaching what unconditional love is all about and for giving me the wonderful sense of humor that I have.

For my Brother Dave for keeping us going when we were young and for giving me my beautiful niece and nephews who I love dearly.

For my brother Bobby for making me laugh at the little dance he used to do for me that kept me in stitches and for my other beautiful niece and nephews who I dearly love.

For my brother Mike, whom I am getting to know again.

For my husband for sticking with me even when I am at my worst, which has been often lately with all the work I am doing. For giving me a chance to be involved in raising his children, whom I couldn't even imagine what my life would have been without them. Thank you Maryanne, Anthony and especially Johnnie and Evan (Squeaky).

For my grandbabies and my great grandbabies whom I love most especially.

For my niece Deanna who makes me laugh and cry, whom I love with all my heart and sends me great pictures.

For Nikki and Serenity the best birthday present ever! I love you so much.

For Gary, Jean, Beth and Scott...how would we survive with out you all. I love you.


and...for all the wonderful friends I have acquired along the way in this life of mine. You are all dear to me...I think about you all the time.

Well......

I wanted my 100th post to be a give away and it is, but not mine!

This is too good to pass up.

http://pumpkinpatchprimitivequiltshoppe.blogspot.com/2009/10/its-happy-halloween-giveaway.html

I will be back shortly with a give away.

Almost there...and ramblings

It's hard to believe, but I have completed almost 100 posts. This blog has been the best thing I have done for myself in a very long time. It has helped me though some difficult times in my life over the past few months. It has been an outlet for my love of writing and has inspired me...along with many friends to do things I would not have normally done. So, in order to pay back what I have received....I will be doing a "Give-Away" in the next few days. I am gathering items and will post about it when I have it all together....well when I have all the items together...I doubt if "I" will ever have it altogether!

I have started to follow a lot of blogs. It is very inspiring to see what other women are doing out in the world and the best part is, they are from all over the world! That is the part I like about the internet the best...it allows us to communicate with people from all walks of life...similar interests...different interests, but similar philosophies and with people you have nothing in common with at all, but just like each other. I remember when I first got on the internet, I was afraid to go anywhere for fear of getting a virus in my computer....I no long have that problem. I am still careful where I go, but I would now be lost without the internet. I do most of my shopping on line..some of my banking and bill pay..how easy is that.

Some days it feels like...life sucks and some things are forever lost...and then you have a birthday and a new baby comes along and life just couldn't be better. My new little girl has given me a new perspective about life and what I want to do with the rest of mine. So thank you Serenity Rose for giving me a new outlook. I feel rejuvenated and ready to take on a lot more than I have been lately. John's surgery and his almost dying left me very depressed and tired....I haven't wanted to do anything. For the past few days, I have felt a great sense of hope and I am ready to tackle a lot of "stuff" that I have been putting off. Things are looking UP!

Thanks for listening and everyone have a great day...will be posting about the give-away soon

Anett

HERE SHE IS!!!

Here is my first picture of Serenity Rose.

Poor little thing got the Redding nose! LOL

Anett

Serenity has arrived!

My Granddaughter Nikki had Serenity Rose last night (my birthday) at 11:00pm. She weighed 6 lbs 13 ounces and was 19 and 1/4 inches long. I can't wait to see pictures....I am hoping some arrive via e-mail today.

Thank you my Nikki for this wonderful gift!


Gramma Anett

BABY UPDATE

Nikki is headed to the doctor....the mucus plug has broken and the baby may come yet today!

Yee Haw!!!!!

Anett