I find that I have so much to say and yet was unable to even focus on writing yesterday which is when I intended to write this entry....But alas I had one of my worst migraines to date and it only just left today! I am grateful and that it is gone but to be quite honest I did almost take myself to the ER which if you know me you know I've never considered that before! I did call my neurologist and am on the cancel list for his next appointment otherwise it'll be in January.
But on to what this post is about soon....Yesterday marked 19 years that my sister left this earth and it seems like yesterday! I couldn't imagine at the time making through a day without her and now it's been 19 years! She was my older sister and my mirror in so many ways. I now strive to honor her memory and make her proud of me! It's because of her that I learned to stitch and not a day goes by without me thinking of her sometimes several times a day! She was truly amazing in so many ways but I have written of her before on my blog and just wanted to remember her here at this time of year... I once heard that it takes a lot to get over a loss of this magnitude but I always felt that you never ever get over the loss you just learn to incorporate it into your life...I know I have and I know she'd be proud of the person I have become because quite honestly after she left I had to redefine myself in almost every way since my mirror was gone. There is a line from the book My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult that goes like this..."Without her it's hard to remember who I am" and that was me 19 years ago....and sometimes that feeling sneaks back up on me when I least expect it.........
Now on to some stitching pics that I have been working on ...First is the PR Mermaid freebie done on a Silkweaver 32ct Intrigue with Purple Iris overdyed thread by The Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Just a start.....![]()
Next is the 2007 PR Fairy Celebration and it's on a PTPlus 32ct Crystal Stellar with Antique Roses by the Thread Gatherer.![]()
And last is The Little Witch by Mdesigns not a great picture but it's just the border or part of it,,,and again it's on PTP 32ct Carnival with the recommended threads....the border is actually in Monster Mash by The Thread Gatherer...it was so fun working with this color and watching the color come alive on the fabric! I am doing this as a SAL with Karen and Christine. It's fun simply because we seem to have all started in a different place....![]()
May your needle fly through your fabric.........
You really have to do something about your headaches, Juls. This has gone on toooo long. I worry about you, seriously. Your grief about your sister is so heartbreaking. It's a struggle you'll go through for many years, and then one day, you'll be able to transfer that grief to sweet memories. It took me about 25 years to do that with my 1st husband's death. I hope it's sooner for you. You are such a dear and kind heart, Julie. Thanks for the Tombs info. I did get the Tomb spots and love it! :] Your fabrics are fabulous, too.
ReplyDeleteHugs and love, Deb
This is the first time I've visited your blog and was saddened to read both about your sister and migraines. In fact, this morning I had one of my worst migraines (in over 25 years of suffering). Thankfully I took 2 Excedrin migraine relief get tablets, and after about 20 min and some vomiting, the suffering ended. Try them to see if they'll give you some relief too!!! My thoughts are with you - Addie
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss Juls :o( I have never lost someone (a human) that meant that much to me. I can only imagine how hard it is. ((((HUGS))))
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching on your different WIPs :o)
You've made a great start on Little Witch! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your progress.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the migraine is gone and my condolences on the loss of your sister.
Dearest Juls. I am so sorry that you are being plagued with those terrible migraines. You seemed to be doing better for a while.
ReplyDeletePlease accept the warm {{{{hugs}}}} I am sending you. Your sister can be very proud of the lovely young woman you are. It was such a pleasure to meet you.
Love your Little Witch so far, Juls. So sorry about your sister. I would write more but I'm a bit dizzy at the moment. Seeing the doctor again tomorrow. So for now I'll give you some {{{ HUGS }}}
ReplyDeleteDearest Juls I do hope your headache has gone completely and that you're feeling much more your old self now {{{{hugs}}}}. My thoughts are with you on the anniversary of losing your dear sister.
ReplyDeleteLove your stitching as always! You always pick such lovely things to stitch:)
No, grief never really goes away - it just gets a little easier to live with in time(((((((((Hugs))))))))). Hope you can find some real relief for those migraines soon.
ReplyDeleteLovely WIP's. :0)
You have so wonderful works... Congratulation!!!!
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Sorry the headache was so terrible this time Julie. Could it have something to do with the time of year that you miss Maureen the most? Hopefully things are a bit better now.
ReplyDeleteI checked out your little witch and she is too adorable. Love the fabric and bet I'd loooooove the floss (the name is so great).
hugs, Margaret
Surprise!! Surprise!!
ReplyDeleteHope to see you on November 4. Will send an email to you and the rest tomorrow with details.
hugs, Margaret