When I started my blog a couple of years ago, I was thinking about what I would like to do when I retire. I had no idea that I would wind up creating such awesome friendships with some of the most kindest caring people. I had no idea that would happen, yet it did.
I lost my beautiful little sister on September 19, 2018. It was something unimaginable to me. She was my best friend, pal, travel buddy and confidant. SHe accepted me for who I was and never questioned my judgment, even when she probably should have. She stood by me during a time in my life when no one else did.
So many of my blog friends reached out to me. I was overwhelmed by their kind words, While their kind words brought tears to my eyes, they were not all in sadness. I had made friendships with people I had never met, yet they knew me and wanted to comfort me. I was humbled.
When I received the news that Kellie had left me, I knew I needed to do something that meant something to me and Kellie. I knew Kellie would be cremated and taken to the beach. She was an avid dog lover, like me, but her husband was very allergic to dogs, so she spent a lot of time at my house, “Getting her dog fix” as she used to say. I had a dog quilt. Nanette had sent me the top and I had quilted and finished it. I loved that quilt. I called Nanette, like a blubbering idiot and asked her if she minded I sent that quilt with Kellie. She, of course told me that she was perfectly fine with it. While it may seem odd to cremate a quilt with someone, I found comfort in knowing that a part of me would forever be with her.
I love you all dearly and thank you for your words and kindness throughout this difficult time.
She can not have the surgery because she would not survive it. The outlook is bad. Her husband texted me yesterday and told me to expect to need to come up later this week or next. My heart is breaking.
eyes for me. I asked if she knew it was Lori and she shook her head Yes. Made me feel A little better, yet yesterday sh was not communicating at all again. The whole thing tears me to pieces. I hope you all don’t mind that along with my regular posts, I will be posting a picture of her for a while. This picture is Kellie and Matt before their big sky dive (not something I would ever do). They both look so happy.
for. I am leaving it through. I will keep it with the not quite right sunflower.
have and better not for some time. But since I was an “Old” mom, I worry that I won’t meet my grandchildren. Just in case, I make them quilts. That way they know that their grandmother loved them whether I am here or not. If my daughter waits as long as I did, I will have to be here at 80. LOL.
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