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From my September Sew Sampler box from Fat Quarter Shop.  

To Light the Way Forward

 

To Light The Way Forward by Nancy Naigle is a sequel to The Shell Collector but is a stand alone read. It centers around a widow in her golden years as she is trying to find her way after being married for over 50 years.

Rosemary visits her high school friend Kathleen in Whelks Island. A small town in North Carolina. But a Cat 1 hurricane hits the island and destroys a lot of the local place. Rosemary decides to stay and help with the clean up. She meets Tug whose restaurant is blown away by Hurricane Edwina. They form a sweet friendship. 

The story is about overcoming grief and forgiveness. And the joy that comes with helping others in a close knit community. 

 I received a complimentary ebook copy from the publisher, through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A special friend

 

Do you have a friend who sticks closer to you then a sister? I've had two such friends in my lifetime. One is with the Lord, and the other lives many states away. But yet when I think of the sweet friendships that we have shared, it warms my heart beyond measure.

"There's a blessing in our friendship,
It's a bond between we two.
For the Lord brought us together,
And I thank Him now for you.

You've been there when I needed you,
We've shared our dreams and plans.
And when at times I've fallen down,
You've given me your hand.

You are always such a Joy
Each time that we're together,
But more than that, you are my friend
And in my heart forever."

So today I am thankful for my heart friends. The ones who really care.

And share part of their lives with me. Friends may come and friends may go, but your heart friend is with you forever.

"Kindness is a friend's greatest asset,
With it she can mend misunderstandings
and smooth out rumpled feelings.
With only a well placed word,
She can raise a downcast spirit."

Hug your friend today :-)

Stone Ledge Manor

 Well it has been a fun year, making the quilts for the nursing home. And they have finally been delivered.

They were so appreciative with ooh's and ahh's over them. At the last moment I decided to sew a label on the back for them to write a name. This way when they are washed it won't be confused about getting them back to the right person. I sure hope they like them.

                                       Sew and Tell

                                       NTT

                                      Midweek Makers

                                      Put Your Foot Down

                                     Finished or not Friday

                                      Design wall Monday

Happy New Year

 

A year in review

 We like to keep track of our quilting journey. Here are some of the quilting projects I finished this year.

                                     

                                   

                                     

                                      

 Quilting challenges, Baby, Birthday, Christmas and thank you gifts. They all fill up a year of quilting. I hope you had a successful year as well. 

Happy Quilting into the New Year!

Wasn't it just yesterday....

"Wasn't it just yesterday that you were a baby in my arms? I looked at your precious face and wondered where life would take you. Today I look at the person you've become .... strong, kind, thoughtful, caring, and optimistic .... and I realize that the dreams I held in my heart for you are alive in your beautiful spirit. I am so proud of you, and I love you with all my heart."

(source - Marci)

She was the best Christmas present ever!

Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter.