I have returned!

Hello, hello! Not a lot of stitching to show but there is some. I am trying to finish this up as I am really very close! It is called Family of change by Frank O'Randle. I had to search and search to find the skein of navy I needed to finish it. Bozz is being sure to help me with it!

Jack is still working away on his baby quilt. Sorry no picture. Mostly I was working on a bunch of crosses hearts, and bookmarks. Still have angels and more crosses to make. Here is my messy little corner with ttting and crochet little projects.

A few weeks back after a service we were greeted by these precious folks who came by to sing chants with us and we received communion which was a blessing. From left to right Kouria Marilyn, Tom, Father John, Anasia, and her dad Jeremy.

Last week I bought a shamrock and planted it on Sylvia's grave. Eventually, it will be a lovely garden of shamrocks and hostas.

Last week, Nicole brought us this lovely Pascha basket. How fun and we act like kids at times and play with the flute that was in the basket! What great blessings God gives us.

Our sky last night as storms rolled in!

We had carolina wrens nesting in the broken fan on the deck. Should have replaced it already, but they were a joy to watch. This is one of the parents trying to get them to leave the nest. We have purple martins and robins nesting on the front porch.

Jack and I had an outing today and went to a second hand store that we really enjoy! I got this mirror for the half bath for sixteen dollars and a brand new light for the dining room for twenty five dollars. Sorry no picture of the light.

And now for Bozz news. He is becoming quite the fella! The fear aggression is gone now and I am so glad I did not give up on him when it was so bad. He is getting more affectionate every day, meows more, cuddles, loves and is a total nut!

Thanks for visiting. Huggles and blessings.

Better post before March gets away from me!

So sorry for so long in posting. You know life gets in the way. Did I tell you about my little brother Mike? We have not spoken in 18 years and he had to have triple bypass just before Sylvia passed away. We are talking again and will go to see him after all this stuff gets over with. Here he is with one of his five cats named Flower

We look a lot alike don't you think?

Jack is still busy on his baby quilt as you can see.

I am working on bookmarks. It is a pattern called Higher love by Draiguna

I also am finishing up a baby quilt for someone. Jack did it some time ago.

Oh and look at my awesome find at a thrift store! I needed some decent glasses for company and bought all of these old soda fountain ones for ten dollars.

We also have been having a lot of rain and last week it even took the cap off our chimney. That was loud when it hit by our bedroom. More rain and storms coming tonight.

And now for Bozz news. The first couple weeks were not fun! He was so anxious and unnerved he was being very aggressive. A couple nights were so bad I had a panic attack myself and had to lock him out of the bedroom. I got some homeopathic meds for him and by end of the third wee it was really helping. Now he is mostly just a big, silly, clumsy dork!

Meet Bozz!

It is pretty soon after losing Sylvia, but when the right furry person comes along you know it! And so it was with this 10.3 pound bundle of cuddles and love. We brought him home yesterday and he was overwhelmed but still affectionate! But do not stand in his way when meals or cookies are served. You may get steamrolled! Today is a much better day for him and he is loving his new life. I can feel my broken heart beginning to mend already! Enjoy the pictures of him. I will post another day some stitchy things.

Our sweet Sylvia has passed

Today Jack and I have very broken hearts. Sylvia became ill Tuesday and had a vet visit Friday. She had kidney failure and a uti also. The vet thought with special food she would have time left with us maybe a year or more. But we were all worried as she had already dropped to 5.86 pounds. She managed a wee bit of food that night and we hoped! However Saturday was a big downslide. She was having trouble walking and hiding under the bed. Last night I awoke to her retching and gagging and crying out in pain. she did not want to be touched and went back under the bed and the pain eased some. I lay on the floor close to the bed so she knew I was there. It was obvious she was hurting and could not settle. She tried to turn her head upside down and look funny at me as she often did. By six, it was obvious she was ready to let go of that painful body so I woke Jack up. She tried to purr for him and cuddled up to him for some last loves. She did not fight going into her crate and we made that short trip for her journey to a pain free place in Heaven. At 8:46 this morning she was set free from a world of pain. While Jack sat and grieved with her when we arrived home, I dug her little grave in a favorite spot and we said so long for now. Oh how it hurts to let her go! But we could not be selfish and let her suffer so we could keep her longer. These are the last pictures taken of her some only last weekend and week. Good bye my sweet kitty, you were a blessing.