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.
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.
Congratulations on the new life. Can't wait to be a Grandmother.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear of your Father's passing. I'm sure it was a difficult time even with his good spirits. Take care
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.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest condolences.
ReplyDeleteAlso, 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.
I am sorry to hear of your Father's passing...a sad time.
ReplyDeleteBut it is lovely to hear of the safe arrival of your first grand son. Thinking of you.
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.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is really gorgeous.
I am soooooo sorry for your loss.....
ReplyDeleteI 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!!
ReplyDeleteI'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!!
ReplyDeleteso sorry to hear about your dad. It is a sad time.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new grand son. That is exciting and such an adorable quilt.
Big hugs to you - as you work through your sorrow and JOY.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt - saw one today at my applique group - it is fabulous.
Take care!!
Congratulations to all your family on the birth of your grandson.
ReplyDeleteMy sincere condolences on the passing of your father.
((hugs))
Life can be a roller coaster sometimes.
A very cute quilt. Love all the birds.
Please accept my condolences and congratulations in one comment post.
ReplyDeleteYour applique work is just beautiful, and what an adorable child's quilt.
Annie
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.
ReplyDeleteKim W
that is adorable! CD will love it!!
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