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
Pat Meinecke
Your lovely Mom will live on in your and your daughters as you enjoy each other and carry on the quilting traditions. Peace be with you.
Gayle O’Grady
So sorry about the loss of your mother. Hoping the wonderful memories of her will bring comfort to you and your family.
Susan J
So sorry for the loss of your mother. I hope you find comfort & peace. Your mother sounds like a wonderful person. Blessings to you and your family.
Rosemarie
Welcome back, Lori, and I’m so sorry for your loss. You can never replace her, but she will always be there for you in small, unexpected ways!
Maureen B. in B.C.
Oh Dorothy … I’m so sorry to hear of her passing, Lori. Your pictures of her show a caring, loving, creative woman who likely possessed a humorous streak. You were very lucky to have her with you so long … my Mum didn’t make it to my 24th birthday. Sending kind thoughts and hugs your way.
Suz Kuhns
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your Mom sounds like a lovely woman!
Elaine in North Texas
I am so sorry about your mom passing but I know you have lots of great memories of her. I was thrilled to Sunday’s picture post appear in my inbox and thrilled to have your blogs back again today. May God bless you and your family.
Kim from Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. You are in my heart and thoughts. How precious for your whole family to have enjoyed her company for so many years.
Pat Knight
I’m so sorry for your loss Lori. I love the quote.
Brenda Perry
My mom was a wonderful Dorothy,too! Please be extra good to yourself during this time of intense grief. If does get easier to bear, though never gone. I’m sending you warm and caring thoughts as well as supportive sympathy for your loss.
Kathy Frank
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your mom😢. I’ll keep you in my prayers. I’m glad to have you back in my inbox. I love you easy to follow tutorials. Thank you so very much for sharing.
Pat Evans
Lori, you will never regret the time you took to be with your Mom and your family. It’s clear that the essence of your Mom lives on in you, your siblings and your children. Peace and fond memories are wished for all of you.
Karen
Oh Lori, My heart goes out to you and your family… My Aunt Helen was the first to get this disease and then my Mom… It was heart breaking to see them forget and not know what was going on….Just remember her in her glory days. and the good times you spent together….
Also know that there are many of us who have gone thru what you are going thru….
My prayers to all of you
Karen
terrychasefl
My sincere sorrows for the loss of your mother.
Maureen Ashlock
Seeing that your mother had a wonderful life and large family is a comfort and blessing for all of you. Lost my mother in 81 but she also gave me the love of sewing and creating that is a treasure to me. My father 8 years later with Alzheimer’s but wonderful memories of both. Prayers to your family at this time.
Lisa Allen
My sincere condolences for your family’s loss, Lori.
Annie
I lost my Mom to Alzheimer’s Disease two weeks ago. I think it is one of the most awful diseases because it takes so much from our loved ones. During her progression, my Mom consistently wanted her own mom and wanted to “go home.” I’m comforted knowing that she is with her mom now and at home. Love and prayers to you!
LAURIE BIUNDO
Lori, I’m so sorry for your loss. I went through that last year. You will think of your mom in her best light always now. My prayers are with you.
Joanne
So sorry for your loss Lori. What a blessing a Godly Mom is.
Marta
Amen and amen,,,, I had one of those and miss her more all the time. She “graduated” to Heaven in Dec 1999 but seems like yesterday. She taught me to sew at age 10 or so and although she could and did sew anything, she didn’t do quilts. I wish she was here to play with me ! I used to take swatches of various fabrics to her nursing home and she loved them. She would stroke and fold and refold. What a robber dementia is!
This lady used to make ballgowns, majorette outfits, ballet recital dresses, winter coats for children, and casual men’s jackets for some examples. To see you lose your mom, Lori, has reminded us of our own moms and how long and short life can be. Because we love you, we could love Dorothy, too. You are who you are due to the influences she bestowed on you. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Anne from the Island
Lori, my deepest sympathy. My thoughts are with you, I too lost my Mom a few years ago and now it is easier to understand that she is at peace. I hope you are able to have a cup of tea and reflect on all your great memories.
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.
Diane Obernesser
Sorry for your loss. That quote from Mother Theresa is a favorite. Life would be so simple if we all lived it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cathy
Lori, so sorry about your mom!
CarolE
Lori,
Thank you so much for sharing your mom with all of us. She truly must have been a wonderful woman.
Bev Sweeney
Sorry for your loss . May your memories give you comfort .
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
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.
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
quilter1522
Welcome back, Lori! So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
anudge
What a lovely heartfelt eulogy you have given for your precious Mom. Blessings,
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.
suzanne guthrie
What a special sharing, praying for comfort for all of you, what a special Mom she was.
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.
PatW
lots of love to you Lori…you have wonderful memories of your mother to keep forever!
onecreativefamily
So sorry for your loss. She will be in everything you do.
Marilyn D.
What a lovely tribute to your Mom. Those memories will bring comfort.
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.
Deborah Johnson
That’s an awesome idea
Lorraine Doyno Evans
Thinking of you and your family.
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.
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.
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