if I repeat it enough times will I feel happy about Mondays? ;)
A very kind...
thank you to all of you who left me sweet words and comments about my Family Sampler finish and also about my sweet babes. You will never know how much fun I have reading all your comments and how much joy you bring to my life. Thank you! :)
My new start....
well people, I forgot when I was all drunk on my own happiness for finishing the Family Sampler that I had made a commitment that was closing in f-a-s-t...and that was to stitch for this sweet little boy Steven K. so the new start I envisioned didn't happen (more on that later...). Instead, I kept my promise and pulled my things and got to work on Steven's block for his Love Quilt. F-I-N-A-L-L-Y I got it done (blasted color changes...) yesterday afternoon. My family laughed aloud when I shouted on Friday night that if I didn't get this done I was going to tear my hair out! It was really a very moving moment....think about Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind...when she's standing in that rotted field and holds up those pitiful carrots and shakes her hand at the sky and says "As God as my witness, I will never be hungry again..." Well envision me in my ratty night gown, my hair wet from my shower and plastered to the sides of my head, shaking my fist and saying..."I'm going to tear my hair out if I don't get these stinking dolphins done..." Well, thankfully sanity prevailed....
"Dolphins for Steven K."
taken from a Dimensions kit
What about that new start?....
WELL the one I envisioned (and have dreamed about for nights) was started last night! Whoo hoo! It should be a quickie...so hopefully soon you'll get to see what all the hoopla in my head is all about ;) or if you are like most, you care not. Either way...it's all good. :)
Today...
my hubby dearest is at home on FMLA, I'm having a little procedure done on this Monday and the next three Mondays in February, and he's vowed to help me in sickness and in health, you know. So fingers crossed it won't be a big deal for him - for me it remains to be seen. But my fingers are crossed, please cross yours too? Thank you :)
Until next time...
I'll be keeping my hands to work (on my new start!) and my heart to God, just like always.
Hugs and love,
So glad you finished your Dolphins. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteI will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for your procedure. Hope everything goes OK.
Take care.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you finished the dolphins and didn't have to tear out any of your lovely hair!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a speedy recover for you!
Your dolphing are fabulous, I'm sure Steven will love them. Prayers being said that all goes well for you.
ReplyDeleteYour dolphin square is beautiful. I just jumped over to Love Quilts and read about Steven, and I know he is going to love your design. God bless you for doing these squares for others. I'll keep you and your family in prayer regarding your procedures.
ReplyDeleteHi Vonna, the dolphins look great. I shall keep you and your family in prayers for the next few weeks.
ReplyDeleteI wish you God speed with your recovery.
H x
Your dolphins are gorgeous. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteThe dolphins are gorgeous Vonna, and you're going to make a little boy very happy!
ReplyDeleteHope things go good for you.
Sorry to hear you have a procedure coming up...i'm sure all will be OK. I've emailed you, did you get it? I hope I got the email address right? That sampler is perfect for your family!
ReplyDeletePetra
LOL I am glad to know that all of your hair is in tact! Sending good thoughts & well wishes!!
ReplyDeleteThe dolphins are beautiful, so good of you to stitch for others in need. Prayers coming your way that your procedure goes well and complete health is restored!
ReplyDeleteGreat Finish. I bet your hubby will do a great job helping you out. Sometimes they can really shock us and be good helpers when they have to be. Hope all goes well!!!!
ReplyDeleteVonna, I love your dolphins! They turned out very nice. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hopefully things will go ok for you. Hope your DH does good too;)
ReplyDeletelove your finish for Steven K. Vonna. What a wonderful way to use your talents in bringing happiness to that sweet young boy! thoughts and prayers with you while you have your procedure done.xo
ReplyDeleteCute dolphins for Steven! Hope all goes well with your procedure(s). *hugs*
ReplyDeleteHi Von,
ReplyDeleteI love the dolphins, it reminded me of Steven and his mother swimming side-by-side do things together. What a wonderful mother she is to him - just as you are wonderful to your children. Thinking and praying for you, hope all goes well.
Love, Mom
You are in my prayers. I love the dolphins finish.
ReplyDeleteVonna love your dolphins.
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best with the procedures.
Glad you got the dolphins done and what a great thing to contribute to!
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your procedures. Sending a prayer for good results and a speedy recover, whatever it may be.
What little boy wouldn't love those dolphins?? We'll be keeping you in our prayers-
ReplyDeletePraying that everything goes well for you.
ReplyDeleteDolphins are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHere is sending many prayers your way that all goes well over the next few weeks.
Nice finish, Vonna!
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in my thoughts and prayers for the procedure. Take it easy and let the family manage. I know it's hard to let others do what you are used to doing! Hang in there. xoxxo
Best wishes on a smooth-sailing recovery, Vonna! Beautifully done dolphins! Porpoises? Can't wait to see what you're working on next.
ReplyDeleteThe dolphins are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteKeeping my fingers and toes crossed for you dear Vonna
Take care!!
Lovely dolphins.
ReplyDeleteI am sending healing thoughts across the ocean to speed you on your recovery!
It was all worth it...the dolphins are delicious!!!!
ReplyDeleteI will pray that all goes well for you with your procedure.
Busy Hands...Happy Heart
Patricia
Vonna, Keeping you in prayer. hugs, Cathryn
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dolphins ! Hope all goes well for you.
ReplyDeleteLove the dolphins Vonna .. perfect for Steven!
ReplyDeleteHope all goes well with your procedure.
The dolphins are great, I'm glad you didn't have to tear your hair out!
ReplyDeleteHope your procedure goes smoothly
I am hoping and praying that your precedure is painless and successful. That you feel wonderful afterwards and are able to stitch your little heart out. A swift recovery to full health.
ReplyDeleteHealing thoughts and prayers are on their way.
A speedy recovery from your procedure this Monday and the following one also.
ReplyDeletegreat finish!
Happy Start!
Happy Stitching!
That is a great finish for the dolphins. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeletebeautiful dophins and so glad that you aren't hairlesss (it's too cold for that!).
ReplyDeleteTake care for the next couple of weeks, in my thoughts, and all the best. You could always stich hubby to your side. Lovely stitching :D
ReplyDeleteLiBBiE in Oz
I'm ROFLOL at the image of you standing their like Scarlett O'Hara. Have we not all come across a project that just challenges us to the point where we just have to get it done?
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous and I know that Steve will love them.
And my fingers are crossed for you, and my prayers following you.
The dolfins are very cute! I will keep you in my prayers. Hope the procedure goes well.
ReplyDeleteThe dolphins are wonderful! Thoughts and prayers your way!
ReplyDeleteI will be thinking about you on Monday...my fingers crossed for hubby, and the dolphins are really nice and you did not have to tear out your lovely hair!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the finish - I know it will be much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteSending lots of healing prayers your way and a wish for a speedy recovery.
Ahhhhh....... The suspense is killing me. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you will start next.
Will be praying for you (and your hubby).
((((Hug))))
Ahhh Vonna I love your Love Quilts finish. It is just another reminder that I need to get my finger out. Praying you peace for the medical procedures ahead. xx
ReplyDeleteLove the finish! Very nice! I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers for a successful procedure. Keep us posted on how you're doing.
ReplyDeleteSending healing thoughts and prayers your way.
ReplyDeleteI love your stitching stories and your beautiful work.
Take care !!
Your dolphins look great. I'm sure the child will love it on his quilt.
ReplyDeleteI'll keep you in my thought and send prayers your way.
Hi Vonna..... I love following your blog.... it is such fun and your work is beautiful....
ReplyDeletefingers are crossed!!!
I was wondering about your signature on the dolphin picture... I notice it is quite tiny.....
I have been looking for a small alphabet for my signature and was wondering where you found the one you use.....
take care and be well, Claire
Hi Vonna,
ReplyDeleteThose dolphins are beautiful - love their movement. Take good care of YOU.
Tanya
I hope the procedure goes well for you, Vonna. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. {{{hugs}}}
ReplyDeleteLove the dolpins!
ReplyDeleteI'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers...
I'm sure Steven will love his dolphin stitching, Vonna. I think we've all been ready to tear our hair out over certain projects :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you luck in your procedures--nice to had your husband there for comfort and help... Take care now....
God Bless You Vonna, I will keep you and your dear family in my daily prayers.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is aptly named. I think Steven is sure to LOVE your contribution!!
ReplyDeleteAdding my prayers to the many others being said on your behalf. Hope all goes well for you.
Best wishes for your upcoming procedure - prayers to you and your family
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing the dolphins - They look wonderful :)
Cool finish - good luck with your procedure - praying for you. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your dolphins. I authorised your membership to Needlecraft Haven.
ReplyDeleteI'll be thinking of you on Mondays - take care x
Your dolphins look lovely!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your op - best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Will be keeping you and your family in my prayers that all goes well. Can't wait to see what you are stitching now!
ReplyDeleteThe Dolphins came out beautiful. I hope you are ok and glad your hubby can be with you.
ReplyDeleteHee hee, pitiful carrots! I know the sentiment though.
ReplyDeleteYour dolphins are so beautiful, what a cheering thing for Steven to look at.
Of course I want to see what the new start was all about and it is very teasing of you to be quiet about it.
Good luck on your procedure, I'll be thinking of you.
(Not exactly the way to start loving Mondays though)
Your dolphins turned out great!!!! Praying that all goes well for your procedures!!!
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in my thoughts dear Vonna. I hope everything goes well and you have a quick recovery.
ReplyDeleteThe dolphins look fantastic.
Good job on those dolphins; keeping you in prayers. :)
ReplyDeleteVonna,
ReplyDeleteKeeping you close to my heart and in my prayers...
Michelle
Your dolphins are beautiful! Hoping all goes well for you!
ReplyDeleteLove your dolphins, worth it in the end! Best wishes to you for Monday, take care of yourself too.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a speedy recovery and will keep your in my thoughts and prayers. The dolphins are great.
ReplyDeleteLove the dolphins! Sending thoughts and prayers your way for Monday...
ReplyDeleteCute dolphins!!
ReplyDeleteAdding you to my prayer list.
Hope you are ok! Hang in there and I know your family will help you out!
ReplyDeleteTake care Vonna, best wishes that all goes well for you!
ReplyDeleteThe dolphins are lovely. I hope all goes well with your procedures. Wishing you a speedy recovery. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteA lovely finish on the dolphins! Fingers crossed and all the best to you!
ReplyDeleteThat's a perfect block for a boy!
ReplyDeleteWell done on your block Vonna! Out there is a little boy whose going to love those dolphins!
ReplyDeleteI hope your procedure went well and you are recovering well. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Cute dolphins, I could see where you'd want to get them done though. I saw your LHN 2nd ornmie finish and it's just perfect as always! Nice the DH will take time off to help you out. Hoping things go well!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you managed to get the dolphins finish, well done.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your new start.
Hope your procedure goes well, sending good wishes your way.