Happy New Year Friends!
I am glad we've made it this far. A lot of things happened last year. Some were amazing, some were mind boggling, and some were heart breaking. Everywhere you look people are sharing their top posts, and their wins for 2019. That's great for them, but if it's not for you, if you spent the last year putting one foot in front of the other, that's ok too. I'm glad you are here. The amazing thing that happened was becoming a real designer. People buy my patterns. People follow me on social media. It is a little bewildering to me. I never expected it to happen. Designing started as a hobby, but now I feel like I am making a difference and that is very cool. I am hoping to release a new pattern every month of 2020. I am slightly behind, because it's January, and nothing is in testing yet. There are so many things floating around my house, that I believe it can be done. As always I will need testers...... As for the mind boggling... Calling MILLIONS of people white supremacists for supporting the president. It still makes my head spin thinking about it. But, the beauty of it was that something intended to hurt and shame was used instead to bring together huge numbers of people who are not afraid to admit they love our country, support our president, and fear God. An amazing community has been built thanks to a couple people to calling names. It seems like that action may have been a blessing in disguise for thousands of us. And for the heart breaking, my beautiful grandmother passed away yesterday. I am so happy to know that she finally gets to see the face of Jesus, but I will miss her so much. I got to have one last cup of coffee with her on Saturday. At that point she had stopped talking almost entirely, but she still asked about my designs. She was happy to hear about the one that will be made in her honor. I told her about the argument surrounding my husband's anniversary present. She found it quite amusing. She listened as I chatted, as she usually did. I am so happy I got that last cup of coffee with her. Now, we have to navigate life without her. It will be hard for everyone, but especially her husband. His strength and faith through everything has been awe inspiring. We are blessed that he chose to join our family. I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed year. If you have any highlights you want to share please leave a comment.
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Sue
1/1/2020 07:34:32 pm
I'm so sorry to learn about your grandmother and her death. What a comfort the memories of the last few months will be for you in the future! Having been through some of these losses, I can tell you with strong assurance that God is with you, He is near you and your family, and He will help you through this. {{{BIG HUGS}}} and thanks for sending me an email even though it's been a while.
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Sarah
1/1/2020 07:54:13 pm
So sorry to hear about your grandma. My prayers are with you.
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CheriM
1/2/2020 09:33:51 am
May God richly bless your grandmother as He welcomes her home.
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Cinda Hobbs
1/2/2020 09:33:52 am
I am so sorry for your loss.
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Michele F.
1/5/2020 04:04:00 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for you, and for her soul. May she rest in peace.
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Mary
1/11/2020 09:02:19 pm
I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother, but glad to see you back blogging. Looking forward to seeing your new designs!
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2/5/2020 09:51:26 am
Ahh, your grandmother can see the face of Jesus and rests in his arms! She knows all the answers we've been asking! I'll be praying for you and those that will miss her.
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