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Family First!

July 30, 2018

Dorothy

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.

 

 

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  1. Becky Thomason says:
    July 30, 2018 at 11:10 am

    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.

  2. Betty Davis says:
    July 30, 2018 at 11:13 am

    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.

  3. Lynne F Williams says:
    July 30, 2018 at 11:17 am

    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

  4. Chela's Colchas y Mas says:
    July 30, 2018 at 11:17 am

    Sending prayers and support to Dorothy and to you.

  5. Kelly Ashton says:
    July 30, 2018 at 11:19 am

    Take good care of YOU as you care for your mom! Sending loads of love and prayers to you all….

  6. Bette says:
    July 30, 2018 at 11:26 am

    Peace to you, your Mom, and your family.

  7. Tracy H says:
    July 30, 2018 at 11:49 am

    I echo all sentiments everyone have said. The most precious gift you are giving. Prayers and love to you and your family.

  8. Reberta says:
    July 30, 2018 at 11:51 am

    Peace and love to all of you.

  9. Jenny Matthews says:
    July 30, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    Will pray for you and your Mom.

  10. mjkasz says:
    July 30, 2018 at 12:11 pm

    I will include Dorothy in my prayers. May this time bring you joy & peace.

  11. Darlene Gianelli says:
    July 30, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    I echo the well wishes above. Love, prayers and peace to you and your family

  12. suzanne guthrie says:
    July 30, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    Will pray for all of you, I think the “bittersweet” mentioned previously is such an apt work for this time. Blessings

  13. Marsha says:
    July 30, 2018 at 12:36 pm

    Prayers for you and your family.

  14. Amy N. says:
    July 30, 2018 at 12:39 pm

    Definitely a bittersweet time. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.

  15. Caroline says:
    July 30, 2018 at 12:48 pm

    Keeping you, your mom and your family in my prayers.

  16. Joanne L Wilson says:
    July 30, 2018 at 1:01 pm

    Sending prayers.

  17. Barb Ellis says:
    July 30, 2018 at 1:10 pm

    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.

  18. Suzanne says:
    July 30, 2018 at 1:13 pm

    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

  19. Karrin Hurd says:
    July 30, 2018 at 1:20 pm

    Keeping you and your mom in my thoughts and prayers

  20. Maureen B. in B.C. says:
    July 30, 2018 at 1:21 pm

    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.

  21. annieofbluegables says:
    July 30, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    God Bless you both. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
    ~a

  22. Arvilla Trag says:
    July 30, 2018 at 1:31 pm

    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..

  23. brendaintheboro says:
    July 30, 2018 at 1:33 pm

    wishing you all well. My mam died nearly 40 years ago and I still miss her.

  24. Karen says:
    July 30, 2018 at 1:48 pm

    Prayers of love and support for you and mom. You will not regret taking the time off for her.

  25. MargeP says:
    July 30, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    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.

  26. Margaret Stanulis Ells says:
    July 30, 2018 at 1:54 pm

    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!

  27. Angie T says:
    July 30, 2018 at 1:54 pm

    Prayers and blessings for all of you.

  28. Gail Mansfield says:
    July 30, 2018 at 2:12 pm

    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

  29. lilquilter says:
    July 30, 2018 at 2:39 pm

    Ditto to everyone’s kind thoughts! We will patiently await your return. Until then, sending good thoughts, prayers and hugs.

  30. Carol Stephenson says:
    July 30, 2018 at 2:42 pm

    I wish you both well. This is a special time and you won’t regret taking the time to do this.

  31. Kate Gypsybaker says:
    July 30, 2018 at 2:56 pm

    So glad your mom was able to be at Deirdre’s wedding…happy times. Wishing you
    strength & love…I’ve been down that road too.

  32. kattails....kathy in WV says:
    July 30, 2018 at 3:00 pm

    Will keep you BOTH in my prayers….I know you’re very grateful you still have her with you. I miss mine so very much. Blessings and love to you, Lori.

  33. Barbara Keefer says:
    July 30, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    My thoughts and prayers will be with your mother, you, and the extended family.

  34. Patricia J Williams says:
    July 30, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    Praying for you and your mom.

  35. Cindy Bauer says:
    July 30, 2018 at 3:34 pm

    Your Mom looks like a picture I have of my Mom and her name was Dorothy. I too quilt my job to be with her. I asked her if there was anything that she needed to tell me or anything she wanted to do. She asked me to say the Rosary with her. I’m not Catholic but my cousin taught it to me when I was about 7 and never forgot it. So I dug into her drawer and found two, one for her hands and one in mine. I started out and was so surprised that she was praying with me – in POLISH. This still brings tears to my eyes as she died the very next day. Just stay close.

  36. auntiepatch69 says:
    July 30, 2018 at 3:43 pm

    Blessings on you and your family.

  37. Toni Graf says:
    July 30, 2018 at 3:51 pm

    You and your mom are in my prayers. I’ll look for you in September.

  38. Sherrod West says:
    July 30, 2018 at 4:34 pm

    Your mom is beautiful. Prayers for all of you.

  39. Liz Kleist says:
    July 30, 2018 at 4:39 pm

    Always keeping Dorothy and family in my daily prayers. Met her when I moved back from CA at No. Riverside, always so sweet.

  40. Liz Horgan says:
    July 30, 2018 at 5:07 pm

    MY thoughts and prayers are with your mom, you and your family.
    Don’t worry about us-we’ll miss you, but will be with you in spirit!

  41. Scot Pirc says:
    July 30, 2018 at 5:20 pm

    You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers

  42. Gloria monell says:
    July 30, 2018 at 5:35 pm

    Yes Mrs Lori, take care of your mom. I lost mine on Jan 7th of this year. She was 96 yrs old. I miss her so much. She worked as a seamstress in the factory’s in New York for many years. Her machine was a metal singer machine that you could hear in all the house. What power! I loved to see her sew. She had to bring clothes home to sew from the factory. It was tough times, but I had great memories. Good luck and may the Lord add many years of healthy years to your mom and you.

  43. susanstitch says:
    July 30, 2018 at 5:37 pm

    Praying for you and your mom. Being a caregiver is tough work — be sure to take care of yourself. I’m sure your mom is thankful in many ways for the blessing you are to her!

  44. Janette Billings says:
    July 30, 2018 at 5:42 pm

    Prayers and blessings for you, your Mom and family

  45. Claudia says:
    July 30, 2018 at 6:16 pm

    May the Lord give you peace and strength during this time. I pray his glory surrounds all of you. I lost my Mom 4 years ago and her name was Dorothy but known to most as Dottie. I still miss her very very much. She accepted Christ into her heart with me during that time. How precious that was. Sweet tender love at moments like these. Will be thinking of all of you and praying too. Take care and God Bless to you all….Many hugs….Claudia

  46. Barb says:
    July 30, 2018 at 6:45 pm

    Your priorities are so right . God bless both you and your mom as you spend these days together. My mom passed thirteen years ago and I still think of her and miss her everyday. Mothers are the most precious people .

  47. Jeanne says:
    July 30, 2018 at 7:03 pm

    Sending prayers and love for you and Dorothy. Take care.

  48. Lori Hope says:
    July 30, 2018 at 7:09 pm

    Keeping you all in my thoughts. These are not easy times, and I wish you much peace and comfort.

  49. onecreativefamily says:
    July 30, 2018 at 7:12 pm

    Treasure all your time with your mom. It is a special time.

  50. Lorraine Doyno Evans says:
    July 30, 2018 at 8:10 pm

    Thinking of you and your mom. Take some time to do for yourself as well. Love the photo, you look so much like your mom. God Bless.

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