I am Home!!

I went on a 21 day tour of 12 states with my best friend in the world. We met in High School when no one seemed to want to make friends with the child of a cop/security manager. Our Mothers made quick friends and both were nurses...saving lives, giving service to the public and doing God's work. This managed to trickle down to their daughters and grew into a friendship that didn't need a daily chat or even over years we could lose touch but never the love we had for each other. She is like a sister to me. I am the older sister but sometimes, she is the wise one. She inspires me with her generosity, her love, her advice, and her genuine care for me. I cannot explain how often I have thought of her and just smiled. My kid loves her so much she calls her "Aunt Linda". Our kids didn't grow up together but they know each other and like cousins could be there for each other if needed. Our adventures were very Thelma and Louise like. I am Louise because I have been told I resemble Susan Sarandon. (I am sorry Susan....You are way more beautiful than me but I am flattered to even be compared) We didn't go over any cliffs but funny enough we were very close to the edge of a cliff in Glacier National Park. LOL! I am very tired and have been a slug the last 2 days but so blessed to have had the experience. God looks down on us and gives us what we need. I needed this more than you know. I had never been to North Dakota and I must say there were a lot of beautiful things I saw there. Today, I take time out and say Thank You to Mark & Linda, My Lord and King, and most of all, my man Ed who let me venture out and have a lot of fun thousand of miles from his loving arms. He is amazing and incredibly loving to live on his own. He has also been very loving about my need to veg out for a few days.
If you have people in your life that you love and who love you in return, take the time today to give thanks, tell them you love them and count your blessings. 

Be well.....Angelictoo

Even after all the joy over my former post, today is a sad day in my life. I lost my dear sweet Deddy 1 year ago today. I cannot tell you how many times I have picked up the phone to call him and stopped in my tracks to the sudden realization that he is gone. He will not answer the phone, make me laugh or spout off some words of wisdom. Even as a grown woman with my own kids and 1 grandchild, I still needed him to tell me things would be okay. I have to honor him today by just being the person I need to be, standing up for things I believe in and making choices according my beliefs. I know that when my earthly body is done, he will once again lead me, care for me and help my soul over into it's next works. Of course none of the things I am writing make me feel any better. My heart is still heavy and sad. I will try very hard to try and overcome this sadness and carry on but for now, all I can do is remember, reflect and cope. I miss you Mista Jim. You were my first love, my guide through many storms and no matter what happened between us, we knew we could come back together and our love would heal all wounds. May you be resting in the arms of our Lord and all your pain be over forever.

Sometimes, you just have to learn something new and make it into a gift for a friend. I did this recently after browsing Pinterest for a while. I saw the tulip stitch and just had to try it. I am in North Dakota visiting a very good friend from my High School days and thought....."Hmmmm maybe something for her that she can't buy."

These are her favorite colors. Since we had just returned from Glacier National Park, I also thought of the Mountains and big Montana Skies. After all that thinking, I remembered she also favors the tulip as her flower of choice. 

Now I ask you ~ WIN WIN? Why of course!!! It is made out of kitchen cotton. I used the pattern found here: http://foothillsofthegreatsmokymountains.blogspot.com/2008/03/tulip-stitch-cloth.html

This pattern could be made any size and for any reason. I will try it again for sure. The only thing I may change is the chain 3 that makes the loop. I might want it more closed up so therefore will change it to a chain 2. That will still give enough space for your "tulip" but close up the gap a bit. 

Give it a go, see where it takes you and have fun!!!