Good Morning, Quilters!
I’m back in my sewing studio and excited to be blogging again!
Thank you to all of you–for your patience and kind words of support and condolence. My Mom, Dorothy Crawley passed away last month surrounded by her family. While her memory failed her, her sense of humor, kind nature and love of family never did! I will always be grateful for the time we spent together and I take solace in knowing she lives on in her 7 children, 16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren!
My Mom always put faith and family first. She loved to cook, (I’m pretty sure she liked to clean!?), sew, read, play cards, bowl and go for long car rides. She was known for her lasagna, kolachky, hand-written letters and Christmas cards and for her quilts. One of the most remarkable things about her was that she never said an unkind word about anyone–ever!
We are planning to make a group quilt using the Rose and Dot block to donate to the Alzheimer’s Association. I hope YOU will make a block in her honor or for one of YOUR friends or family. Details to follow…
I think my sister summed it up best, quoting Mother Teresa…
Dorothy did small things with great LOVE.
May YOU always find JOY in the small things!
Lori
122 comments
kate gypsybaker
Lori…while I was delighted to see you return to your blog….I scrolled down your
posts to learn of your mother’s passing. I left on a vacation 9/19 or I would have
sent my deepest condolences sooner. Your mom will live on in people’s memories
and her qualities will be admired. I was with my mom when she passed & can
understand it was important for you to be with your mom too. Blessings, Kate
AgnesJoan Taridona
Sorry for the lost of your mother. I know how it feels since I myself lost my mom five years ago and it still hurt whenever I think of her but the joy of the memories we have keeps my heart warm with the thought that she is finally at peace.
Cheryl Parker
Sorry for your loss. My father, and both of his parents had Alzheimers. I saw you and I guess your daughters, at the Wisconsin quilt show a couple of times. I didn’t want to disturb you.
SHERRY Creech
So sorry for your loss. Your Mother sounds like a very fine women. You have many memories in your heart that can carry you on until you see her again.
Swooze
I’m sorry for the loss of your mom. I’m glad you were able to be with her
Elisa
My condoleces on other mother passed
Mine passed 4 yrs 8 months. She was 92 yrs. old and had Alzheimer. As you, we have lot of memories of her. WHO KIDS DOESN’T?
Sorry can’t expressed more but my first language is Spanish and can’t write very well in English.
Elisa Rivera
Marta
I think you are doing great. My mom-in-law learned English from her radio..
Lois Borton
What a beautiful tribute to your Mom. Blessings and may our Lord give you peace.
Cheri
Condolences on the loss of your Mom. I love how you and your family are remembering her, your love for her shines through. Bless you and your family.
Jacqui VMS
My condolences as you lost your dear Mom. Your description of her and your pictures remind me so strongly of my Mom who passed away very suddenly almost 7 years ago. You just are never prepared for the loss of a Mom! She looks like a very warm and wise and kind lady. My Mom was also known for her hand written cards. At her funeral, the pastor asked everyone to raise their hand if they ever got a card from my Mom. Almost everyone at the funeral had received one. Such a simple thing done with love sure has far reaching consequences. We were never allowed to say “hate” either :-). Sending hugs.
Gretchen
How blessed you were to be there for your mother. My mother passed away seventeen years ago and I still think of her often especially when I sew. In fact I named my sewing machine, Hazel, in her honor, as she passed on her love of sewing to me.
I love your coffee cup quilting and the quote from Mother Theresa, would it be ok if I tried to replicate it. It would make wonderful wall hanging for friends who are going through sad and difficult times.
Barb Ellis
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your wonderful mom. Know she will never leave you and you can still talk to her.
Carole @ From My Carolina Home
So sorry for your loss, it is really tough to lose your mother. I hope you have family nearby to lean on. Take care.
annie
Je suis profondément désolée pour vous. C’est un moment très difficile;Le temps qui passe, les enfants,les petits enfants et leur goût de la vie nous aident beauoup.
Je vous souhaite bon courage.
Evelyn B
So glad you took the time to be with your mom. That’s irreplaceable! Alzheimer’s is so tough and it’s so difficult to watch the loved one leave before they are truly gone. Thanks for your example.
Trish
I am so sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was well loved.
Kathy
Thank you so much for sharing you fmq! Loved seeing you with Nancy Zieman!! Loved reading your daughters blogs also..
Arvilla Trag
Your mother was a great lady, and obviously a wonderful mom. Thank you for sharing the photos, she is lovely. God bless you and yours.
HollyAnnW
Lori, in reading your description of your mom, I once again can’t believe how similar in character she and my own mom were. That comment about never saying anything bad about anyone came out more than once during our time of sharing at Mom’s wake. Also her admonition to all of her close family to avoid ever using the word “hate.” A granddaughter related that “Grandma Kay” told her” that is a very harsh word” with everlasting consequences when used, even in a nonchalant way, and it’s impossible to undue the hurt it can cause. I remember having that drilled into me, and my siblings all nodded affirmatively.They both lived a good life and left quite a legacy for their family and community, and now I hope our Mom’s have met in spirit and that, even though we are long-distance acquaintances, we can picture them both enjoying a cup of tea and a good visit. Blessings.
Judi Tidikis
My mother too died of Alzheimers. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Helen T
So sorry for your loss. Those great memories of your mom will be with you always.
Angele
Lori, I’m so sorry for your loss. The loss of a parent leaves a big hole in our lives. You are very fortunate to have so many people to share the good memories with.
Darlene Taylor
Lori, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Peace and prayers to you and your family. The memories you created with her will live in your heart forever. She sounds like a very special person. I am glad you are back as I have missed your posts but sad for the experience you had to endure. Blessings to you.
Lorraine Doyno Evans
Thinking of you and your family.
Deborah Johnson
That’s an awesome idea
Maggie A Drafts
Lori, my mother once told me that a girl never really grows up until her mother passes away; I’m so sorry that your time to “grow up” has come to you. May our Lord’s presence will with you and your family.
Marilyn D.
What a lovely tribute to your Mom. Those memories will bring comfort.
onecreativefamily
So sorry for your loss. She will be in everything you do.
PatW
lots of love to you Lori…you have wonderful memories of your mother to keep forever!
Carolina
What a wonderful tribute to your mom. I hope the hole in your heat mends quickly and you can fill it with wonderful memories that bring a smile to your face.
suzanne guthrie
What a special sharing, praying for comfort for all of you, what a special Mom she was.
lswanekamp
Lori, my deepest sympathy on all you have been through with your mom. You have to be exhausted. Thank you for sharing a bit of her with us.
anudge
What a lovely heartfelt eulogy you have given for your precious Mom. Blessings,
Pat V
Your absence has been felt by all of your many followers. It was wonderful to see your post in email yesterday. I’d love to participate in a quilt to support Alzheimer’s research. I lost my mom to that insidious disease as well. Bless you for taking the time to be with her when she needed you.
Nancy
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dearly loved mother. It is never easy. But the way you live your life daily is a constant tribute to the wonderful woman she was. Best wishes to you and your family.
Linda
Dear Lori,
it is good to have you back, but I send my condolences for your loss. I hope you have siblings that you can talk to her on “bad” days that will inevitably come. I lost my mother this year and sometimes my brother or I will phone the other and just acknowledge that we need to talk about Mom with someone who will understand. I can tell from the other posts that there are so many of your followers who have experience and concern to share with you. The best thing is just to realize what wonderful women we had a role models through such a large part of our lives. How lucky we are!
Linda
Reberta
Lori, I am so sorry for your loss but happy that you and she had the time together to create beautiful and everlasting memories. Peace to you and your family.
LaNan
Sending my condolences. It’s so hard to lose a mom’s mind and all that makes them ‘mom’ long before their physical body is gone. It’s almost a year since my mom passed away with dementia. And my profession life was working with families and patients with dementia….so very different when you are on the other side. But through it all we have the past pre dementia memories to remember. Take care!
quilter1522
Welcome back, Lori! So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Claudia
Welcome back Lori! Many prayers for you and your family. I lost my Mom 4 years and still feel the pain but has become more tolerable, so my heart goes out to you and your loss. God will help fill the void with all her wonderful memories. God Bless…Claudia
Ann Hillman Lamy
What a legacy bestowed upon you, Lorrie! Condolences to you for your loss . . . but may you have continual celebrations for all that your beloved mother has modeled and gifted to you.
Ann Kapala Apple Valley
I am so sorry! Alzheimer’s is a heartbreaking thief which robs one of all they once were. My mom is 91 and has Alzheimer’s. May God bless you and comfort you in your sorrow and loss
Bev Sweeney
Sorry for your loss . May your memories give you comfort .
CarolE
Lori,
Thank you so much for sharing your mom with all of us. She truly must have been a wonderful woman.
Cathy
Lori, so sorry about your mom!
Dianna
Your mother will be with you always in your memories and heart. I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. She was a remarkable woman from the words you shared with us.
I hope you find comfort and peace in the wonderful memories you have of days you enjoyed with her.
MissQuilterB
Welcome back, Lori. We have missed you, I am so thankful you were able to take time to be with your mom and comfort her in last days. With deepest sympathy for you and your family in your loss. Your mom sounds like very special lady, and someone to admire and to aspire to be like. What an amazing thing to be able to say, she never said an unkind word about anyone. She left such a precious family and many sweet memories with all of you.
Patricia
My Deepest Sympathy. Loving memories remain. Her spirit will always be with you. It’s been 12 years for me; I “feel” the love of my mother next to me everyday. They are always in our hearts.
Candice Cox Blann
Thank you for sharing, it is family experience shared by many. It helps to put it in such a Positive Light for what can be a somewhat darker time.
Diane Obernesser
Sorry for your loss. That quote from Mother Theresa is a favorite. Life would be so simple if we all lived it.
Janice King
So happy you have all these wonderful memories of your Mom. But, more importantly, you have had her guidance and example to live by. So sorry for your loss; but she is with you always. Love to you, Lori, as you go thru this time of grieving.
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