My first framed piece for 2026.
The pattern was called Margaret Beattie.
I apologize for the somewhat blurry pics.
I just got this back from the framer and did
not want to take out of its plastic.
Not really my style nor colors,
but thought this would be perfect
for Valentine's to bring out yearly.
Plus it had two rabbits in the design.
Getting out of my comfort zone.
Here it is in its full glory.
I did not get back in time for my
Valentine decor displays, but will surely
come out next year.
In other news,
Monday morning driving up to my mom's,
Lake Huron was wicked.
There was a storm in the lake.
The sky was purplish black.
My brother and I could see white caps
out in the middle of the lake...
which means the waves were
severely high.
Was hoping I could get a photo
when we reached one of the parks...
however the storm was gone once we reached it.
My sister has finally realized my mom
is getting dementia.
My sister is also still upset that my mom
wont take her phone calls.
I think it is just because my mom
sleeps a lot...most of the day.
When I visit my mom she is sleeping,
but I wake her up.
She does talk to me, but does
not remember things.
For instance she usually
has roast beef for lunch most
every day...which is not the case.
My brother saw my mom the day
before I did and mom told me she had
not seen him in awhile.
So sad, but I have to remember
my mom has lived a good life.
Being able to be independent for 90 years
was awesome.
She is 91 now and still going...
just not on her own now.
I did go with her to an ice cream social
the other day as well.
I want her to meet the other residents.
She does not talk to anyone,
nor does she sit with anyone at meals.
My mom had always been an extrovert,
however since her fall has become
an introvert.
Well I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
Let me know what your plans are.
Mine are to get out some of my Spring decor.
Change things up a bit around here for
a fresh look.
Get my laundry done.
Catch up on some tv shows I taped.
Stitch a bit in between.
February's Last Days Blessings To All!
Janice
Good morning Janice, Loving you latest framed piece-it will be perfect for next year's Valentine's displays.
ReplyDeleteSorry about your Mom but do just get alzheimers at 90 is a blessing in the end. My Mom got it early as did her father-I am hoping I don't get it early.
I am so ready for spring-happy that you are almost retired-hugs Kathy
That piece will be perfect for Valentines Day.
ReplyDeleteToo bad you couldn't get a picture of the lake. It sounds like quite a sight. We went to Lake Michigan yesterday and it's amazing how much ice is still there.
I'm sorry about your mom. The personality changes are so hard to deal with.
That’s a lot of stitching outside your comfort zone, but it sure looks pretty ♥️🐇
ReplyDeleteIt is so hard to accept that a loved one has dementia. Prayers all the family finds peace and can accept it.
Your sampler is too pretty for a limited showing, but will be so nice with valentines displays. I feel so sad about your mom. Since losing mine, it breaks my heart to hear what elders are going through. Such drastic changes in all aspects to their prior lives.
ReplyDeleteYou're approaching your mom with a very wise attitude. Not that it's easy. But as they say, "it is what it is." I love your sapler. No special weekend here. Rick is away and I'll probably do some cleaning/tossing, writing, reading, chilling out!
ReplyDeleteYour framed piece is lovely! You are so talented! Wow..91 years. That is amazing. You are doing y’all’s best. What a blessing she has you all. It is a hard season for all I know.
ReplyDeleteI love your finished picture!!
ReplyDeleteSo hard to deal with parents when they have dementia. My mom had Alzheimers.
Your finished piece is wonderful Janice!! Yes, it will look nice for Valentine's, but I immediately thought Easter!! With the bunny and spring colors it certainly is perfect. (And, hey...all those stitches deserve more display time than just Valentine's! Just saying?) So sad about your mom, but your experiences sound so familiar to what happened with mine. You - and she - are so blessed, as you said, that she made it 90 years on her own. That horrible disease took our mom away much, much, sooner even though she lived to 93. This weekend will be my grand's birthday party and what's left of it will be spent tackling some of the "have-to's"....
ReplyDeleteDementia is a HORRIBLE illness. I am so sorry.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely sampler. I like the rabbits too. Yes, 90 years on your own is amazing.
ReplyDeleteAs Mom got into the 90's she had a hard time hearing and sometimes understanding folks when they would call so she usually would pass the phone to my sister. Mom used to be a switchboard operator and then supervisor at a major hospital during her working years so not wanting to talk on the phone was a big change. It's hard to watch them go through this stage of life. Hugs to you from Ohio Janice.
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ReplyDeleteFirst, I am praying for your family and mom. I can relate with what you are saying, this sounds a lot like what happened to my aunt Marcy. She was 80.
The storm on the lake sounds like one that is scary but amazing at the same time. I am in awe of the power the Great Lakes have and create such waves.
I have been spring cleaning, I even moved a bunch of furniture. ;-)
That's so hard to see our parents age and with all that goes with that. Both my parents passed in their early 70's and wasn't showing any signs of dementia yet. I hope your mom can come out of her shell and make some new friends. 🙏
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