Last year wasn't a bad year, but it did bring about a major change in our lives around here. I haven't mentioned it before on my blog, but in October my husband's position was eliminated...at a company he has worked at for over 20 years. If you would have asked either one of us before October if we thought he had job security, we would have told you "of course, that above everything he had security." Well we are firm believer's that all things happen for a reason and I think God had different plans for this season of Jay's life. He has started his own consulting firm and he's happy and much lighter of spirit these days it seems to me. I am so proud of him and of all that he has accomplished!!!
I have made some great blogging friends in the last year...I LOVE how quilting brings us all together. Miriam is one of those special friends that I have enjoyed getting to know and she always has wonderful, insightful council and she sends great gifts too....Thank you Miriam for being my friend.
Here's a closeup of the red scissors...
Miriam really gets me doesn't she....scissors and red....what could be better?!!!
Here is another NI block that I worked on all day yesterday....kind of a booger and not my favorite block, but I'm not doing it again.
Sorry this post is so rambling, I was nearly felled by a kidney stone a couple of days ago and I think some pain meds might still be in my system...lol My plans are to spend all day sewing....hopefully I'll feel like it :o)
Anyway here's to a great 2010 for us all!!!!
Ranette
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If you want to do that block over again just send it to me. LOL!! I think it is gorgeous!!
OUCH! Kidney stones are supposed to be worse than child birth. Sew your pain away today, you deserve it.
A kidney stone! I'm so sorry for you. Hopefully, you'll feel better today. Leslie and I are sewing together all afternoon. FUN!
amazing ... that's what you are, girlfriend! beautiful block and beautiful family and beautiful home and beautiful attitude ... of course, that last part MAY just be the pain meds, but i don't think so!
happy new year!
Take care of yourself, kidney stones can't be fun.
I like the NI booger, but I also understand misbehaving blocks.
Brandie
sorry your husband had lost his job, but glad to hear he made the best of it and found that he could do something else. Too many people really let it get to them and can't figure out how to pull themselves up and do something else.
Good luck in the New Year!
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
Happy New Year to you and your sweet family. I am a firm believer that God has plans for our lives too. I am glad to hear your husband is doing well. Last year was pretty scary for us too because my husband's company had 2 layoffs which could have affected him too but Praise the Lord he still has his job.
I pray you all have a great year and Allie continues to recover quickly.
Happy New Year..........the negative turned into a positive.........
Happy New Year to you and your family too Ranette, may Jay's new business venture be blessed this year. Miriam is lovely isn't she? I pray those stones are gone and you just keep getting better and better, can't wait to see what you make in 2010! xo
Hi Ranette, Happy Twenty ten to you and your family.
Yes I am a firm believer in 'one door closes and another one opens'congrats to your husband and my good wishes for his new venture.
heres hoping for a great blogging 2010
Hi Ranette
Happy 2010 to you. The last 6 months have been a challenging time for us too. Sometimes it takes something like that to help brighten your whole outlook on things that truly matter. Family and friends and happiness in the smaller things in life. Guess that is waht has happened to us. Wishing your family a wonderful 2010 and the best of surprises around that corner in your lives you have turned :-)
You all have a wonderful positive outlook - the most improtant ingredient in life.
Cheers
Lynne
Happy New Year, Ranette! I, too, believe that everything happens for a reason. I wish your husband much success in his new business.
My husband has dealt with kidney stones and they are so very painful. I hope you are on your way to a speedy recovery.
Happy New Year, Ranette!!!
I hope you are feeling much better today. Take good care of yourself.
I love your NI blocks.
I wish Jay every success in his new venture.
May 2010 year be a super year for you and all your family..........with lots of sewing time for you!
As soon as I saw those scissors I knew they would be perfect for you!!
You really have had a lot going on , all the best for 2010 I hope it's great for you 1
Kara and Jay look WONDERFUL!!! You are all such an inspiration for me. Happy and Blessed 2010 to all of you.
Pamela
PS Love your booger NI block too!!!
The red NI quilt is a real beauty! Don't point out those points, whatever you do.
Glad you're feeling better. A kidney stone is no fun.
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