The last couple of weeks have been interesting to say the least. I have been helping a friend who had surgery and then went back into the hospital after a sudden scare with his heart. Good news there, he is doing well. There are still a number of things he simply can't do, as he cannot bear weight on his foot. So I am helping. Of course this falls on top of my regular duties helping Mom and just "visitin'" with her. Last evening we went out to supper and did a little shopping.
I am not complaining at all; just trying to explain why my usual posting has changed. I am enjoying caring for them both. (Hey, I like feeling needed!) However, when I have some down time, I do like to just have some being time, time to rest and refresh. Hence, not much else gets done.
However, I did take an hour to sew out two little book marks (see I did get back to that!)
Rose bookmarks each is 1.33"(w) x 3.87"(h) |
Anyway, one of these is a "semi-surprise" for a friend -said friend sometimes reads this blog. The other was made with a thought in mind. I haven't done any swaps in a while. So here is my proposal:
If you have something you would like to offer to swap for the extra one, tell me what it is (and if you can, a picture would be nice.) Tell me which of these you would prefer to get. ( the surprise can wait a bit, and I don't care which I send to the surprisee.) Due to postage this is USA only.
I will leave this open a day or so and post the results when it is closed.
CLOSED! I decided to trade with Donna for the book. I love the idea of trading a bookmark for a book. Ha ha. It has a certain irony to it that I find amusing.
9 comments:
I like those alot. I've been meaning to make some but....
Your bookmarks are beautiful. I can't think of thing you would want of mine but I know your friend will love either one of them.
Tee hee your funny with your "Mark It"!! They are beautiful!! Sending healing prayers for your friend!!
I'll give you my house and all it's mess for the red book mark...ROLF...just kidding :)
You are so wonderful...I know you love caring for your Mom and your friend...cuz you have such a wonderful heart!
Nice book marks :)
Kelly
Have you ever read a book you like so much that you want to give it away so someone else can read it and laugh too? I've got "Stash Envy and Other Quilting Confessions & Adventures" up for grabs.
That is just like you always doing for others...what a blessing you are to your mom and friend. Love the book marks.
I don't think I have anything that you'd want for a swap...but I did want to say I think those bookmarks are lovely. I know what you are going through, as I maintain two households, too. Get some "me" time, my friend, and take care!
You do such beautiful work, Gene! Your friend will be so happy! I KNOW I don't have anything you would want to swap! Ha! Your Mom and friend are so lucky to have you help them! You've got such a big heart! :)
I have loved these bookmarks since you posted about them earlier. So pretty and delicate. I am sure your friend will be thrilled with either of them. Unfortunately I have nothing trade as I am still in the collecting mode!
I hope your friend is doing better, your family and friends are so blessed to have you!
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