tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post9062345504683385428..comments2024-03-16T02:37:47.918-05:00Comments on Fabric Mutt: Staying with GraceHeidi Stapleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797935137918208939noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-6911581739779154472020-04-19T11:03:18.753-05:002020-04-19T11:03:18.753-05:00Thank you so much for this post! I thoroughly enjo...Thank you so much for this post! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this! Be safe and God bless!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252395527373270265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-32588339501075470442020-04-17T07:07:02.948-05:002020-04-17T07:07:02.948-05:00I just wandered over to your blog from Brigitte He...I just wandered over to your blog from Brigitte Heitland's, and so happy that I did! Finally saw in print what I always knew but could not put words to ... that it is easy to be liked by strangers but to be known and loved by those attached to us takes effort. Bingo -- I literally think that just changed how I will interact with my family and friends from this point forward! Now I am going to shop for some of your fabric and probably make a Pixie Cup. Many thanks!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959327796443957580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-7903246480569274062020-04-05T16:53:10.618-05:002020-04-05T16:53:10.618-05:00Such a thoughtful, uplifting post! Thank you. I...Such a thoughtful, uplifting post! Thank you. I'm not sure how I happened across your blog, but I'm glad I did and I have bookmarked it so I can read along.Lindahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08450792092084530798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-12460006637999326002020-04-04T11:55:46.445-05:002020-04-04T11:55:46.445-05:00Well said. This, too, shall pass. Well said. This, too, shall pass. Sofranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745080824529256238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-28296932078459053782020-04-04T08:54:02.809-05:002020-04-04T08:54:02.809-05:00You are so right- homebound includes both trials a...You are so right- homebound includes both trials and delights! Sewing really is therapy, isn't it? Lovely post.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432818284701098002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-232923432814844052020-04-03T15:13:36.106-05:002020-04-03T15:13:36.106-05:00Yes, life is different, but for me so much the sam...Yes, life is different, but for me so much the same. For years I got to be a stay at home mom, and now that my kids are grown up, I'm still at home most of the time, so that hasn't changed. But my daughters, who don't live at home, haven't been home due to their fear of bringing the virus home to parents who are 61 and 65 yrs old. So funny that in some homes you get your kids 24/7, and in other homes the kids can't come. I'm glad you are spending some time in the morning with the bible. It does create calm. I find my days go so much better if I remember to read my scriptures before I start other things. I wish I could be there to give you a hug (which, of course is taboo today!). I'm sorry that it has been so much of a struggle for you. :-( But you are right to see the good of it too: the extra time with family. I think that is so much of what is missing in our life style today, and I'm hoping that when this is all over, our kids will look back and say they loved how much they got to be with their families during this time. I think you are creating some wonderful memories with your children: the walks, the movies, the increase in family dinners (yes, we are using our food in the frig so much better now too :-).) I see this effort that we all are doing as something that is similar to what was done during the 2nd World War by our nation. There is a book that I felt was just amazing that you and your family might be interested in reading about the amazing effort that was put forth by US industry during WII : "Freedom's Forge" it's here on Amazon if you are interested: https://www.amazon.com/Freedoms-Forge-American-Business-Produced/dp/0812982045<br />I don't have any interest from recommending this book, I just really was astounded at what the industrial companies did to produce what was needed for the war effort. It just reminds me of what our current companies are doing to all of a sudden produce masks and protective clothing for the health care providers, the efforts to produce immunizations and therapies and ventilators. Sorry that went on for so long! :-) I want you to know that I admire what you are doing to be with your family, you are "in the trenches" right now, and I know God is so happy with your work as a mother to his precious children, and He is so happy with your work in taking care of your parents. Keep up the good work!!! Hugs, HHelen Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11262129294254896564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-5830356014329864872020-04-03T14:55:10.390-05:002020-04-03T14:55:10.390-05:00This post is so encouraging. Thank you for writing...This post is so encouraging. Thank you for writing so eloquently.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13469828219999900733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-79629189526899354742020-04-03T13:57:09.900-05:002020-04-03T13:57:09.900-05:00You are blessed to have family with you, no matter...You are blessed to have family with you, no matter how they sometimes rub you raw emotionally at times. It's good that you can play with fabric...helps to soothe over the rough spots. I am with my two dogs and when talking to the big one yesterday, the little one barked at me...it's been a while since she's heard me talk to someone!!Farm Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670652033638218941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-74621820287116265912020-04-03T10:40:37.210-05:002020-04-03T10:40:37.210-05:00This post has touched me deeply. Although all my c...This post has touched me deeply. Although all my children are your age and older and I do not face the day to day challenges that you do I still face the universal challenges of remaining present for my family, spouse and myself. I try to be the anchor while all their concerns whirl around me, be present for each of them and meet them where they are at the moment so the struggle to choose love never really ends. Thank you for your thoughtful and kind post today. You are doing just fine.Dogwood Lane Rambleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11325307035803155779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-86061005896067474792020-04-03T10:25:04.954-05:002020-04-03T10:25:04.954-05:00The Waltons is a wonderful series to watch, I high...The Waltons is a wonderful series to watch, I highly recommend it for the family! Quite a few years back we watched it as a family and even my husband and then teenage daughter loved it! Tracey G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06942600600042755925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-35599831522219108782020-04-03T09:43:57.003-05:002020-04-03T09:43:57.003-05:00Sounds like you are coping well. I think about my ...Sounds like you are coping well. I think about my mother who did not work, and was a typical housewife when I was growing up. She put three meals a day on the table. She cleaned her house and was always busy doing something. She was not a soap opera person. So washing clothes and hanging them put was just part of her week. What people are adjusting to is like stepping back into a simpler time. Many won't like the slow pace. Some will discover that it is nice to have so much free time!<br />I love Corrie Ten Boom. I have read many of her books. I love this time we are experiencing. I know many are sick and that is extremely sad. But without that, this would not be happening. Who thought the whole world could almost shut down? Pretty amazing actually.<br />I enjoyed your post. Keep writing. It is healthy. God bless.Dotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555081712708645426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-59590807157618650372020-04-03T08:59:00.779-05:002020-04-03T08:59:00.779-05:00This is a great post, Heidi. Thanks for sharing. S...This is a great post, Heidi. Thanks for sharing. Some days it's an effort to look forward and stay with grace, but we need too. And we need to enjoy the little moments and joys that we find as we spend time together. Thank goodness for sewing, too! piecefulwendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256164519304112032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-87476651473702820362020-04-03T07:10:09.568-05:002020-04-03T07:10:09.568-05:00I am so glad that you are still posting occasional...I am so glad that you are still posting occasionally. I know there are a lot of people out there right now who can relate and use the encouragement. This really has been good in so many ways even with the bad it has been good. God is being so gracious to all and helping so many find their way through this season.Pamela Arbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569469653776976453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-46988790647416996852020-04-02T18:49:02.736-05:002020-04-02T18:49:02.736-05:00hej heidi,
it's nice to read how you're do...hej heidi,<br />it's nice to read how you're doing It is really a difficult time that affects all of us worldwide, there are bad and good days. We don't test a lot, so the numbers here are unsettling for me. I work here as a nurse. We are actually Germans who emigrated to Denmark many years ago: 0) My parents are also in the high-risk group, both of them very old and not so healthy anymore. I can fully understand you there. They live far away in Germany and I cannot see them. Unfortunately we cannot use the media, the two of them cannot use the Internet and do not have a computer. My mother doesn't hear well on the phone, we can only write. Now I was even glad that she broke three ribs and is currently only in the house, grotesque, right? We will definitely do it. I love your sewing and your fabrics, I am very happy about your posts. Right now! Stay healthy and I wish you all the best! very best regards from Denmark, Ulrike: 0)Ulrikes Smaatinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14564697475184963652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-54298534370193921702020-04-02T17:47:54.746-05:002020-04-02T17:47:54.746-05:00Stay strong! Don’t be so hard on yourself. I am on...Stay strong! Don’t be so hard on yourself. I am on week 3 of isolation in NY. I am caring fir my granddaughter as my son and dil are essential workers. Life is very precious and scary right now. I have been reading and sewing, as well as cleaning out here and there. Stay safe and thanks for sharing. Hugs to you.💕Material Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245592639325855693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-21786013886889500042020-04-02T17:17:02.555-05:002020-04-02T17:17:02.555-05:00Thanks for the words of encouragement...we're ...Thanks for the words of encouragement...we're all feeling a variety of emotions these days. Just this morning my DH and I were lamenting the state of the world and I caught myself. I realized I was going to have to start consciously thinking about all the good things I have to be thankful for, and one of them is community like you. Thanks again, blessings to your family and stay well!Sewgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04849982433240155287noreply@blogger.com