OT I've missed you all

Dawne Peterson wrote:

I haven't been around for a month or two--DH has had a series of small
strokes, DD is frantically busy, so besides my job I am the only person in
a household of 3 adults and multiple pets doing any household work,
shopping, cooking and whatever. Some outside (church) stuff I am involved
in rockets from crisis to crisis, unpleasant and personal. It makes life
very very daily, there has been no time for stitching, and reading what you
are up to just became depressing. Well, everything became depressing!
But I missed this place so I am back, not working on anything, but at least
willing to dream about it again
Yikes! What else to do but ((((((((((((Dawne)))))))))))))
Hope things get better *soon*!

--
Joan

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http://www.heritageshoppe.com/joan.jpg

"Stitch when you are young and poor, frame when you are old and rich."
- Elizabeth's (rctn'r) sister's MIL (Barbara Marr)

I haven't been around for a month or two--DH has had a series of small
strokes, DD is frantically busy, so besides my job I am the only person in
a household of 3 adults and multiple pets doing any household work,
shopping, cooking and whatever. Some outside (church) stuff I am involved
in rockets from crisis to crisis, unpleasant and personal. It makes life
very very daily, there has been no time for stitching, and reading what you
are up to just became depressing. Well, everything became depressing!
But I missed this place so I am back, not working on anything, but at least
willing to dream about it again
Dawne

I haven't been around for a month or two--DH has had a series of small
strokes

Dawne,

I'm sorry to hear about this! Best wishes toward his speedy recovery.

Remember, tho, that you matter too! You deserve a little bit of "me time."
And if that means taking 10 mins a day to skim rctn, then by all means allow
yourself that time!

Housework can slip, it will be there when you can get to it. Allow yourself to
do simple things like eat off paper plates and cook casseroles that allow you a
couple days of leftovers.

Accept any help that neighbors or friends offer.

Good luck, and keep us updated!

Caryn


Blue Wizard Designs
http://hometown.aol.com/crzy4xst/index.html
Updated: 7/7/03 -- now available Dragon of the Stars
View WIPs at: http://community.webshots.com/user/carynlws (Caryn's UFO's)

Dawne Peterson wrote:
not working on anything, but at least
willing to dream about it again


(((Dawne)))

Sometimes you don't get time to stitch when life gets in the way, but
keep *dreaming* -- that'll keep you going! Treat yourself to a
manageable piece of stash or even just fondle the stash you have....the
dream and desire is more important than the actual doing, sometimes!

Sue

{{{{{{Dawne}}}}} So sorry to hear about DH's mini strokes. I certainly hope
that they can get that under control. Life does have a way of crashing in on
us sometimes. Please take care of yourself and find a little time to try
and relax....join us when you can. It's always nice reading your posts. A
friend of mine remarked the other day about not seeing anything from you
lately...now we know why.

take care, Mavia

PS: Are you thawing out in your province yet?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dawne Peterson"
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 11:27 AM
Subject: OT I've missed you all


I haven't been around for a month or two--DH has had a series of small
strokes, DD is frantically busy, so besides my job I am the only person in
a household of 3 adults and multiple pets doing any household work,
shopping, cooking and whatever. Some outside (church) stuff I am involved
in rockets from crisis to crisis, unpleasant and personal. It makes life
very very daily, there has been no time for stitching, and reading what
you
are up to just became depressing. Well, everything became depressing!
But I missed this place so I am back, not working on anything, but at
least
willing to dream about it again
Dawne


"Dawne Peterson" wrote in message
...
I haven't been around for a month or two--DH has had a series of small
strokes, DD is frantically busy, so besides my job I am the only person in
a household of 3 adults and multiple pets doing any household work,
shopping, cooking and whatever. Some outside (church) stuff I am involved
in rockets from crisis to crisis, unpleasant and personal. It makes life
very very daily, there has been no time for stitching, and reading what
you
are up to just became depressing. Well, everything became depressing!
But I missed this place so I am back, not working on anything, but at
least
willing to dream about it again
Dawne

Hugs and best wishes your way, Dawne. I hope things are improving for
your husband and that the prognosis is good.
Dianne


"Dawne Peterson" wrote in message
...

I haven't been around for a month or two--DH has had a series of small
strokes, DD is frantically busy, so besides my job I am the only person in
a household of 3 adults and multiple pets doing any household work,
shopping, cooking and whatever. Some outside (church) stuff I am involved
in rockets from crisis to crisis, unpleasant and personal. It makes life
very very daily, there has been no time for stitching, and reading what

you

are up to just became depressing. Well, everything became depressing!
But I missed this place so I am back, not working on anything, but at

least

willing to dream about it again
Dawne

Sorry to hear you are having such a difficult time. Best wishes. You're one of
the level heads around here, so it isn't the same without you! You'll really
enjoy stitching when you get back to it again.
Dora

Mavia wrote (among many kind things)
PS: Are you thawing out in your province yet?

Yesterday, when I went to school, it was -41C, with windchill making the
equivalent of -52C.
-52C.
You wear two pair of mitts to wear for scraping the windshield, but the
tips of your fingers go numb anyway in the time it takes to do the front
one. You change to leather gloves for driving, because the roads are like
arborite kitchen counter tops, since it is too cold for the salt/sand
mixture to take hold and melt even little holes into the hard packed
surface, and you need to be able to steer as you skid! I carry big hide
mitts to change into to walk from the parking lot to the nearest building,
so that I can start to thaw my fingers, which finish freezing on the
steering wheel in the 10 minutes it takes to drive from my home.
-52C.
But today it is only -28C without the windchill, and only - 30something
with it. Practically Marguerita and straw hat weather!
Dawne

On 1/28/04 10:27 AM,"Dawne Peterson" posted:

I haven't been around for a month or two--DH has had a series of small
strokes, DD is frantically busy, so besides my job I am the only person in
a household of 3 adults and multiple pets doing any household work,
shopping, cooking and whatever. Some outside (church) stuff I am involved
in rockets from crisis to crisis, unpleasant and personal. It makes life

So sorry to hear about your set of crises - and hope that your DH is
recovering, and you are maintaining your sanity and health. Lots of hugs,
and glad to hear from you. You know that this group is always open for
venting needs!

Take care,
ellice

Glad to see you still have your sense of humor! That's bloody cold! We
sent it out to you....please don't send it back!

Mavia
"Dawne Peterson" wrote in message
...
Mavia wrote (among many kind things)
PS: Are you thawing out in your province yet?

Yesterday, when I went to school, it was -41C, with windchill making the
equivalent of -52C.
-52C.
You wear two pair of mitts to wear for scraping the windshield, but the
tips of your fingers go numb anyway in the time it takes to do the front
one. You change to leather gloves for driving, because the roads are like
arborite kitchen counter tops, since it is too cold for the salt/sand
mixture to take hold and melt even little holes into the hard packed
surface, and you need to be able to steer as you skid! I carry big hide
mitts to change into to walk from the parking lot to the nearest building,
so that I can start to thaw my fingers, which finish freezing on the
steering wheel in the 10 minutes it takes to drive from my home.
-52C.
But today it is only -28C without the windchill, and only - 30something
with it. Practically Marguerita and straw hat weather!
Dawne