Back in the Studio!
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
So sorry for your loss. Those great memories of your mom will be with you always.
My mother too died of Alzheimers. My heart goes out to you and your family.
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.
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.
Thank you so much for sharing you fmq! Loved seeing you with Nancy Zieman!! Loved reading your daughters blogs also..
I am so sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was well loved.
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.
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.
So sorry for your loss, it is really tough to lose your mother. I hope you have family nearby to lean on. Take care.
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your wonderful mom. Know she will never leave you and you can still talk to her.
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.
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.
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.
What a beautiful tribute to your Mom. Blessings and may our Lord give you peace.
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
I think you are doing great. My mom-in-law learned English from her radio..
I’m sorry for the loss of your mom. I’m glad you were able to be with her
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.
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.
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.
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