I began Hope of Heartford two years ago. I was working on it the day I learned that my stepfather had suffered complications during surgery. As a result, he was left with severe injury to his brain. Mom learned rather abruptly that her husband would not recover. Her dear husband, her best friend will pass away within two weeks time.
Meanwhile, I put this quilt away and did not return to quilting for nearly a year. It is still difficult to look at this quilt, but it belongs to my daughter who has patiently waited to see it done. It will finally hang on her wall or grace her table this holiday season. It's pretty and cheerful and will look wonderful in her home! My poor mom will read this and most likely cry...but I know mom, that you will agree it is time this quilt was finished and about time for me to work through some lingering grief. I felt little hope of accomplishing either. But I did.
The runner/hanging is beautiful, Kim! I'm glad you finished it for your daughter. Letting go of those we love is one of the hardest lessons to learn, IMHO. Recently, I heard on someone on TV who lost her little 4-year-old son 12 years ago, and when asked how she had learned to live with it so gracefully, her answer was "Always blessings; never losses" That hangs around in the back of my mind all the time now, and has brought a measure of peace to me. Maybe it will to you and your Mom also. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteYour woodburning stove is almost a twin to mine! Mine has a cooktop, tho.
ReplyDeleteAngie, thank you for your kind words and sharing that bit of wisdom. This is true. Blessing counting always makes a difference. My mom is very good at this. Better than I am...she's had more time to practice, but I'm catching up!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful Mom! I never knew this was why you didn't work on it. Thank you for finishing it! Love you!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful!!! Working through our grief can be a long process. My heart goes out to you and your Mom.
ReplyDeleteA lovely message, despite what's behind it. Ya did good!
ReplyDeleteGood that you could finish it and work a little on your grief at the same time.
ReplyDeleteThank you! To all of you who left your kind words here, thank you so much, seems that we all have experience and a good understanding of the grieving process.
ReplyDeleteNever know what the reason behind a UFO may be, huh?
This quilt looks so much prettier in person. Will take it to DD this Friday...I love you too, D'!
PS: The snowing has stopped, the sun is shining bright, it's zero degrees, but it is BEAUTIFUL here.
Peace and Joy to all of you.
Kim
It is a beautiful quilt and I'm glad you found your way to finishing it. I'll send some prayers around for all of you.
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