Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Joy and Sorrow


I am finally home after 2 1/2 very difficult weeks.  Life is filled with ups and downs and during the last 2 weeks I experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.  First, it is with great excitement that our family welcomed Christopher David on Feb 22.  A first grandchild on both sides and a first child for my son and daughter-in-law.  He is perfect and adorable and we are just delighted.  This morning I finished putting together this quilt for him and hopefully it will be finished later this week.
It is from the pattern Critter Caboodle by Brandywine Designs and was such fun to applique.

Sadly, I was unable to immediately share in the excitement of his birth as I was in the hospital in Canada with my father as he spent his final days battling lung cancer.  He was funny, thoughtful and strong 'til the end and I will miss him dearly, but, I feel so blessed to have had that last week with him sharing laughter and love.  

Time to get back to Happy Stitching.

14 comments:

Brandie said...

Congratulations on the new life. Can't wait to be a Grandmother.
I'm sorry to hear of your Father's passing. I'm sure it was a difficult time even with his good spirits. Take care

Donna~~ said...

Joy and Sorrow is so accurate, and seems too often to come together. I'm very sorry to hear about your father. So difficult, but wonderful that you were able to spend the time with him. Hope you will get to deliver your lovely quilt to the new addition in person and spend some time with him soon too.

Dolores said...

My deepest condolences.
Also, congratualtions. I know the feeling of wonderful excitement at having the first grandchild. Our little grandson was born 10 months ago and I am still on a high.

Cardygirl said...

I am sorry to hear of your Father's passing...a sad time.
But it is lovely to hear of the safe arrival of your first grand son. Thinking of you.

Janet said...

I'm sending you a hug for the new grandchild and a big one for your loss, life can be bittersweet, I'm so glad you had such a wonderful Dad.
The quilt is really gorgeous.

Barb said...

I am soooooo sorry for your loss.....

sunny said...

I well remember my mom's final week, and it was such a blessing to be with her. I'm so glad you were with your dad. Congrats on the new little guy!!

Rachaeldaisy said...

I'm so sorry to hear of your fathers passing, I'm so glad you were there with him. Congratulations on the new addition to your family!! The quilt you have made for him is wonderful, the first of many I'm sure!!

Carrie P. said...

so sorry to hear about your dad. It is a sad time.
Congrats on your new grand son. That is exciting and such an adorable quilt.

Dawn said...

Big hugs to you - as you work through your sorrow and JOY.
Love the quilt - saw one today at my applique group - it is fabulous.
Take care!!

Miriam said...

Congratulations to all your family on the birth of your grandson.

My sincere condolences on the passing of your father.

((hugs))

Life can be a roller coaster sometimes.

A very cute quilt. Love all the birds.

Annie said...

Please accept my condolences and congratulations in one comment post.

Your applique work is just beautiful, and what an adorable child's quilt.

Annie

Kim W said...

Deep condolences on your father. I was with my mother when she died from lung cancer and it was one of the most awful and most wonderful moments of my life all wrapped up together. Enjoy that grandbaby, your father's spirit will be passed on to him through you.

Kim W

Alex said...

that is adorable! CD will love it!!