A LOVER OF QUILTS

My mother's mother made beautiful quilts.
My fathers sister, my Aunt Rea, helped me make my first quilt when I was 6 years old.
She and her daughter made Todd a quilt before he was ever born.
My Maid of Honor's mother made Dave and I 2 quilts before we got married.
Ona gave me instructions on hand piecing quilts via the mail 1000 miles away.
I use to have very good friends come to my home on Monday nights to quilt.
I helped my friend, Sarah, finish a Christmas quilt while she cooked Indian food for me.
I taught a quilting class at my last church (with students from teens to 7o's).
All through my life quilts have been connected to people I love.
I AM A LOVER OF QUILTS.

This is the quilt that Beulah made that I just got in the mail this week. It is old, well loved and worn thin in many spots. This one I won't use but I will cherish.

DAVID'S GRANNY JOHNSON

I have heard stories about David's Granny Johnson for 38 years but she died before I met David so I didn't know her personally.

Her husband, Papaw Jessie as I knew him, remarried. His second wife, Beulah, was a lady he knew from church. She was quite a bit younger than him but due to her health seemed much older than she was.

Beulah passed away earlier this year but I will always remember her delicious pickles and fudge. I am sure she could cook anything well but these two items were exceptional.

David's cousin is trying to settle the estate and contacted us to see if there was any of her things that we would like to have.

We asked for photos (or copies of photos) and one of Beulah's quilts or quilt tops.

Behind the photo of Dave when he was 4 or 5 years old was this photo of his Granny.

My next post will be a photo of the quilt.

NOT MUCH TO REPORT

This is just a catch up for the last week. I worked and did the normal things.

Last Thursday Tara took Robin to the Radiologist to discuss treatments.

On Friday David took Robin to the Neurosurgeon. They pretty much told us everything we already knew. They did schedule her to see the Oncologist.
Friday night Andy, Natalie's dad, took Robin, Natalie and I to Bahama Breeze for dinner then Robin and I went to Walmart to look for classy hats and scarfs. (She bought a hat.)

Saturday was a normal Saturday - go to the grocery and spend an hour at the pool. Saturday night Dave and I took Natalie and Andy to Cantina Loredo. Natalie has become quite pleasent to take out now. She is very well behaved and we are greatful that "Rochelle" has become a funny story from Natalies past. With all of Robin's bruises and scars it keeps Natalie busy kissing all of her boo boos.

Dana and Emiley are in Kentucky with Mom and Carol and Dana will be coming to Florida next.

So long until I get a chance to write again.

ROBIN IS HOME

Robin is home and "nurse Tara" is in charge and doing a good job. Dana and Emiley are going on to KY to visit Mom and Carol as planned and then she is coming to Florida for an extended period of time. She said that she had been away from her Mom too long and just needed to be with her as much as she could now.

The horrible events at Virginia Tech are just another reminder that things in this life can change at any moment. Thank goodness God does not change.

FEELING BETTER AFTER SURGERY

I just couldn't resist dressing her up and taking her picture while she was in bed and connected to all that equiptment. She is still smiling and enjoying her company. They did take her out of ICU and put her in a step down neuroprogresive unit. It is a 6 bed ward. She should get to go to a regular room today or tomorrow and she will start physical therapy to get her strenght back. Keep praying.

APRIL CELEBRATIONS

Troy celebrated his birthday this past week.

Happy Belated Birthday, Troy!

Christa will be this week.

Happy Birthday, Christa!

Hunter will be one week after Christa. Happy Birthday to you too, Hunter!

Sorry we couldn't be with each of you to celebrate but we wish each of you the best year ever and we want you to know we love you!

Robin's Surgery is Over

When she woke up last night she could see, no paralysis on either side and she knew everyone in the room. (Not to mention she is sporting a new hairstyle very similar to the one Brittney Spears had a few weeks ago.)

The doctors are waiting to give her the report of what they found but we know that God's decision is the important one and we are all continuing to pray!

This was her previous hairdo with Emilie (2nd granddaughter) in January this year.

Remembering

As I face tomorrow and Robin's surgery I am reminded of my father's battle with cancer. God is good and no matter what lies ahead I know he is with me but I weep at what may be ahead for those I love.

We all get so wrapped up in our own lives that we fail to do our part in the lives of others.

Robin is confident that she is in God's hands and that he will be with her in whatever she has to face. I praise God for his faithfulness and cherish the prayers of those of you...

PLEASE PRAY FOR ROBIN

EMS took Robin to Southwest Regional Medical Center yesterday because of severe nausea and stomach cramps and she was admitted last night. They gave her medicine for that and put her on a liquid diet. Now they will be doing more test to find out why she is having such bad headaches.