Good Morning, Quilters!
I am taking some time off from blogging to care for my Mom.
While you will not receive any emails from me, The Inbox Jaunt will still be “open”. All of the tutorials and posts will be available. Look for us to return in early September.
Please keep Dorothy in your thoughts and prayers as you quilt. I know she will feel your warmth!
Lori
Quilt the Rose and Dot Block named after Dorothy and her mom, Rose.
139 comments
Carol Stephenson
I wish you both well. This is a special time and you won’t regret taking the time to do this.
lilquilter
Ditto to everyone’s kind thoughts! We will patiently await your return. Until then, sending good thoughts, prayers and hugs.
Gail Mansfield
Dear Lori… I’m keeping your lovely mother Dorothy and you in my prayers. I too have been through caring for parents, plus my husband has been in cancer treatment for 14 years. If you need help, please don’t hesitate to call out to us on your blog. Perhaps we can help you though our experiences.
Best Health Blessings… Gail Mansfield
Angie T
Prayers and blessings for all of you.
Margaret Stanulis Ells
Although I’ll miss you, I’m glad to know your mom will be in your loving hands. Sending positive energy and love to you, your mom and all your family!
MargeP
Lori – as others have said, take care of yourself when you are taking care of your Mom. Care taking is hard work and you need to take time for you at the same time. Prayers coming your way during this difficult time. You will never regret it. I hope you both will have a blessed time together.
Karen
Prayers of love and support for you and mom. You will not regret taking the time off for her.
brendaintheboro
wishing you all well. My mam died nearly 40 years ago and I still miss her.
Arvilla Trag
Lori, your mom is stunning!
A lot of people these days won’t do what you are doing – they shuffle their elders to a nursing home and forget them, or just leave one lone person to take everything on themselves. I admire you for caring for your mother, and I know she appreciates it – I can tell by the way she raised her daughter. 🙂
While you are caring for her, make sure to take care of you, too. Being a caregiver can take more out of you than any other thing we do for our loved ones. If you don’t care for you, you won’t be as well-equipped to care for your mom. I have been a care-giver three times now; it is so easy to just keep going without a break, until the break forces itself on you. I hope you will have some help. Even if you have just an hour off a day, you will benefit from it and so will your mom. God bless you and your mom..
annieofbluegables
God Bless you both. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
~a
Maureen B. in B.C.
There is nothing like old black and white pictures to evoke that wonderful earlier time. I have a B&W photo of my Mom on her wedding day, in a suit, as it was wartime. I thought of that photo immediately when I saw the one of your Mom. Dorothy was a beauty, and her beauty still shines. Thanks for sharing the photo. Wishing her back on her feet soon, and with you in charge how could it be otherwise. Please give her a hug and a cuddle from me.
Karrin Hurd
Keeping you and your mom in my thoughts and prayers
Suzanne
Dear Lori,
I have been where you are now and know how painful and heartbreaking it can be. I was also ill at the same time which made it the most difficult experience of my life.
But it is often an opportunity to give and receive much love and understanding. I don’t pretend to know why God gives us these challenges but I do know He walks side by side with us as we go through the journey. May He bless you with strength, compassion, comfort and the support of your family as you go on yours.
I know our Loving Lord has and will have His arms around you every minute of every day.
I wish you all the best.
Above All, Love
Barb Ellis
You are a good daughter and you will cherish this time you will have with her. I will keep her in my thoughts and send warm wishes as I quilt.
Joanne L Wilson
Sending prayers.
Caroline
Keeping you, your mom and your family in my prayers.
Amy N.
Definitely a bittersweet time. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.
Marsha
Prayers for you and your family.
suzanne guthrie
Will pray for all of you, I think the “bittersweet” mentioned previously is such an apt work for this time. Blessings
Darlene Gianelli
I echo the well wishes above. Love, prayers and peace to you and your family
mjkasz
I will include Dorothy in my prayers. May this time bring you joy & peace.
Jenny Matthews
Will pray for you and your Mom.
Reberta
Peace and love to all of you.
Tracy H
I echo all sentiments everyone have said. The most precious gift you are giving. Prayers and love to you and your family.
Bette
Peace to you, your Mom, and your family.
Kelly Ashton
Take good care of YOU as you care for your mom! Sending loads of love and prayers to you all….
Chela's Colchas y Mas
Sending prayers and support to Dorothy and to you.
Lynne F Williams
I quit my job as an RN to care for my mom who had cancer. Then a year later I did the same for my dad who had congestive heart failure. A bittersweet time in both cases and I wouldn’t trade that precious time for anything. You will be sad but your heart will be blessed in ways that you may not realize for a while. When my parents were gone, I changed directions in nursing and became a Hospice nurse. Praying for you and your mom and family….Lynne
Betty Davis
Mothers – such a small word for someone who means so much. Don’t worry about your readers – we’ll be just fine. Take care of your Mom and yourself and we’ll still be here when you’ve done that. Just be sure to take care of yourself too – illnesses often take more of a toll on the caregivers than the sick person. Our prayers will be with you all the way. It’s the least we can do for you since you have given us so much.
Becky Thomason
I helped care for my husband’s mother two years ago during her final journey and it was a wonderful as well as sad journey as it brought us all closer together sharing memories and sweet times. You will never regret putting the daily chores aside to spend this time with her. Sending love and prayers of healing and comfort to your mother and you.
quilter1522
Blessings, Lori! Family first!
Sheila Stauffer
You’re doing the right thing. Family is important. Prayers and hugs from KS. 🙏🏻❤️
spierssusan
Bless you! Prayers!
Connie Boulay
Thank you so much for all you do! Caring for your Mom first is what you need to do, but take care of yourself too. Been there, done that, Hugs! (PS – currently using your brick pattern tutorial to quilt a wall, love it!)
Mary Jane
I had my mom in my home for the last week of her life, and while I sat by her bed, I finished a quilt she had made. Her comment was, “Thank you for doing that for me.” She was an awesome quilter and ,her quilts were works of art. She has been with the Lord for 25 years and all her family has a beautiful reminder of this dear lady. It is a special privilege to care for parents when they can no longer care for themselves. Bless you, Lori. You are doing the right thing.
lswanekamp
My mom’s name is also Dorothy. She is 86. Make sure you take time to care for yourself also. Prayers for peace and comfort.
melissa1hollenbeck
You’ll never regret taking time off from the rest of your life to spend this time with your mom. I’m sure you’re making sure mom is taken care of, now don’t forget to take good care of yourself too. All of us who have gone through such a time are there with you today, and every day until you feel you can post again.
Tavette
We only get one mom so spend all the time you can with her. They’re such a special art of our lives and you’ll NEVER regret being there for her. It’s worrisome, I know, but you will find the strength to do the best for her. When one is not feeling well it’s such a God send to have a conscious family member beside you. Thank goodness she has such a wonderful daughter.
We’ll all be thinking of you and wishing both of you well.
Tavette – S. Fla.
LINDA Neubauer
I will be praying for you, your mother and all your family. May you feel God’s comfort and blessings. I lost my mother 25 years ago, I miss her but have wonderful memories of our times together. Peace and comfort to all of you.
Mary VanDoodewaard
Praying for you and your Mom.
ADKKate
Anyone who has been in your situation with parents or in-laws knows the emotional and physical stress. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Helen C
Thoughts and prayers
Amy
Praying for peace, strength, and many fond memories!
Patty Adams
Thoughts and prayers for your mother, you and your family.
Carole S
Family first is right! You’ll never regret taking the time. Your mom has such sweet eyes! We’ll be thinking of you and your mom in the coming weeks.
Vanessa
Prayers and every blessing to you and your Mum. With love and prayers from across ‘The Pond’.
annthompson51
Your mom is a gorgeous woman and her sweet spirit shines through, just as yours does. I’m lifting prayer for your mom. And I pray that this will be a precious time of deep relationship for you. May you all feel God’s abiding presence.
Linda Paredez
Blessings to you and your mom. I lost my dad in 2016, but was able to spend time with him everyday, caring for him and helping my mom. And we were all gathered around him with love for his last breath. My mom is doing well at nearly 83…but I feel your pain with what you are going thru. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Kari
Enjoy this precious time and moments with your Mom Dorothy! Blessings and praying for you.
Karen Potts
Prayers for your Mom, you and your family, Lori. Family first always!
Janet Alexander
Caring for parents is both the hardest and the best thing you’ll ever do. Wishing you both the very best.
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